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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
THE PRESIDENTS FLAG.
D1Apute Between the War and Navy
Departments as to Proper
Design Is Settled.

A dispute over the proper design for
the presidents flag, involving the war
and navy departments, has been set
tied by the department of state, which
acted as arbitrator. When it was de-
cided during the Mckinley admins
tration that the president should have
an ensign of his own, to be displayed
on ships of war when the president
was visiting them, the navy depart
ment was intrusted with the work of
making suitable design. The depart
ment decided on blue flag, with the
shield of the United States in the CEN
ter and star at each of the four cor
ners. Not long ago the war depart
ment had number of these flags made.
in accordance with the navy depart
ment's design, and printed in colors
in book of flags of all nations which
the navy department published Off
cially.
Col. T. A. Bingham, of the army, who
is a sort of chamberlain to the presi-
dent. recently discovered there was a
difference between the presidents fla e
used on ships of war and the design
adopted by the war department. The
flag in use by the navy shows shield
with seven red stripes and six white
ohes, while the flag printed in the book
and used by the war department has
seven white and six red stripes. Col.
Bingham brought this discrepancy to
the attention Of the navy depart m ent,
and it was decided to leave to the de-
termination Of the state depa rtmert,
which designed the shield, whether
there should be more white than red
stripes or more red than white stripes.
The state department produced the
original design of the shield, which
showed seven white and six red And
there was no getting around the evi-
dence of the original design, the navy
department will have to recall its first
edition of the presidents ensign and
manufacture new flags showing seven
white stripes and six red ones.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

most desirable small ranches in the
state and considerable town property.
Capt. Barton is sure that he fired the
last shot at the close of the last bat
tie of the civil war, and l believe
him, for he is perfectly truthful
man and would not misrepresent a
matter of that kind in the least, not
even TO have his fame spread, over 40
pages of history.
ssI'he story of that last battle,
which was fought on the 18th of May,
1865. after the war was ended and
peace was declared, has escaped the
attention that it merits, for it was
an affair or no little Importance. Gen.
Egbert Brown, who recently died at
West Plains, Mo-, was in command
of the federal troops in southern
Texas. and he was doubtless well in
formed concerning the termination
Of. hos,ilities. Gen. J. E. Slaughter,
who commanded the confederate
troops encamped at Brazos Santiago.
had heard rumors of the surrender
Of the armies commanded by Lee,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

Mrs. Lavina f. Walker, who holds tho
highest state Office Of the Ladies' of tho
Illinois G. A. r., which is Department.
Chaplain, writes the following letter:
WESTERN SPRINGS, I'LL.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.s
Gentlemen :-''You iicve my sincere
gratitude for placing before suffering
women a medicine which has proven
such a blessing as Peruna has.
81 have used it myself when much
worn out, and found most gratifying
results, and n number Of the women OF
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
lnclement Weather Brings
Coughs, Colds and Catarrh.

lnclemenf Weather begins when
autumn ends. TIE great objection to
our climate Is that II aAernates be-
tween the heat of the tropics and the
nfg0rs of the Arctic.
The system becomes relaxed by the
effects of the heat, and the first cold
snap of winter s0vvs the seed of
thousands of cases OF chronic catarii
which in q large per cent. of cases will
end fatally. =
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
ORIGIN OF GIFT NIT SIGEL. ,,
An Ex-Confederate Thinks the Well
Known Phrase Started In a Mis-
souri, Court Room

"The poem Of Grant p. Robinson, 4
Fights Nit Sigel,' reproduced in the
Sun of August 20, in connection with
the death Of Gen. Franz Sigel, re-
minds me of the time when the name
of Sigel was despised in Missouri" !"
says an ex-eotfederate living in New
York who was chased by the men who
''fit NIT Sigel'' in that state, relates
that paper. ''It was the belief in old
Missouri that Pap Price, as his sol
diers called him, was invincible.
When we heard that Dutchman
named Sigel was in the field On the
union side we Johnny Rebs laughed
until we were too sore to march. Any
thing in camp that was no good was
called SigeL Whenever we got into a
country where the people were wa
vering between the secesh and the
union we brought the hesitat tors
around by asking them how they liked
a country that had to hire Dutch
man to fight its battles. This start
ed the laugh and often won re-
cruit
"Finally we went up against it in the
battle of Pea Ridge. 1t was the hrst
square-toed fighting we had done, and,
according to history, we were not in it.
We didn't sit up in camp much after
that singing and cracking jokes about
Sigel.
"But the saying: He fit nit Sigel,'
originated, I think, in the court of a
justice of the peace of Missouri who
was union man. An old soldier was
arraigned before him on the charge of
stealing hogs. The evidence was going
against the prisoner pretty hot and the
old J. P. was scratching his head and
biting the ends of his whiskers until
his beard looked like a hedge fence
after rabbit chase. The soldier, who
couldn't speak much, if any, English,
was put on the stand, and muttered
something the justice didn't under
stand.
"What's your client trying to say??''
asked the justice of the country lawyer.
"The lawyer replied-of course the
lawyer did not know-she says he fit
NIT Sigel.'
"'Then he didn't steal the hog said
the justice. Prisoner discharged
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
only Indian Pensioner.

Armstrong Cornsilk, who has been
granted a pension by the North Caro-
lima pension board, is the only Indian
thus provided for by that state. Corn
.ilk is a Cherokee. He served in shes
Sixty-ninth North Carolina regiment
from April, 1862. to the close Of the
News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
FROGS AS BIG AS OXEN.
Fossil Homes Discovered Il in Okla o m a
by Scientist Of Field COlum-
bian Museum.

III. w. Menke, of the Field Colum-
bian museum, Chicago. is in Okla
koma collecting fossils. A few years
ago many fossil bones were found
near Orlando. They We're small back
bones, leg bones, and few skulls
and teeth. Most of these specimens
were sent to DR.. S. w. Williston, Of
Kansas university. now of the Field
Columbian museum. He sent Mr.
Menke to Oklahoma. where he has
collected number of these great
homes.
Speaking of the animals to which
the bones belonged, Mr.. Menke said
they probably were members of the
class known as amphibians, now re-
presented by frogs. toads, and sala-
manders. If one can imagine a frog
as big as an OK he will have some
idea of the appearance of the pre-
historic monsters to which these
bones belonged.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Humflfnting.

A New York lady who sued for $25,-
800 for breach of promise has been
awarded damages in the sum of six
cents. That, says the Chicago Record
Herald. ought to take the conceit out
of the fellow.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
She knew How.

Flanigan-Mrs. McGinty, Mikes
locked up in the station again,-wants
you to come and bail him out.
Mrs. McGinty-All right, begor:a.
wait until l get bucket AID d;pIer.-.
CGmfOrt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
The TASK Wa. Impossible.

The plan to erect eight granite
monoliths in the chancel of the cathe-
dral of st. John the Divine in Man
haitian has been given up at last. The
contractor has for years been trying
to turn out these columns entire, 60
feet long, but no machinery exists by
which they could be turned without
breaking by their own weight. So the
contract has been modified to allow
the columns to be in two sections,
So and 1s feet long, respectively, the
bases, plinths and capitals to be add
ed. Three of these will soon be erect
ed. Each one will cost $4,000, will
be the gift Of some individual and
named after eminent men of the
church.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Another Gen1u. Discouraged.


He glided into the Office and quiet
ly approached the EDITORS desk.
81 have written poem," he began.
..sWel!". exclaimed the editor, with
a look and a tone intended to annihi-
late.
But he calmly resumed.
''I have written a poem on My Fa-
ther's Barn. an"
"O!'' interrupted the editor with
extraordinary gentleness, you don't
know how greatly I am relieved. \
poem written on your fathers barn,
eh? [ was afraid it was written On
paper, and that you wanted me to
publish it. If I should ever happen
to drive past your fathers barn Ill
stop and read the poem.'' = Stray
Stories.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
In Not Labeled.

The opportunity of a lifetime sell
dom has a label on it.-Chicago Daily
News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

If YOU are sick and seeking advisers,
Take DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Just before going to bed.
You will find on the morrow,
You are rid OF your sorrow
That's all Just enough said.
These famous pills do not grlpe, nut
move the bowels gently and easily
cleansing the liver. Their tonic eject
give strength to the glands, preventing
ro.urn O, the disorder.-E. I. White
head 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
cure 1;o,u Ia, Neau.

xetmctts Chocolates Laxative Quinlre ex y
20 otaxe aud Huick to cure cold g Asad - 80
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

For sick headache try Cliamter'"'"
Stomach aud Liver Tablets they NIL
ward off the attack ii taken III tire.
ror sala by f. L. Whithead 4 Co.
Legget'. Drug store, lIohso =.
H.ls.,ns from the Nort!aes y Wood
.re In Pr-~s.'.s~,- ''.s certain c'uc 'or c2SSse.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

Congressman Horace q. Shower, Of
Port Austin, Mich, writes from House
of Representatives., Washington, ID. Cv
ar follows:
"Ihavc found Peruna very efficient
and speedy remedy for = persistent
and annoying cough resulting from
catarrhal trouble. "..H0race q. Snovec.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
GERMAN

The twenty-five shipyards in Germa.
ny employ 10000 men.
About 100000 gallons of alcohol
Were used in Germany last year for
technical purposes.
During the past year the kaiser has
decorated no fewer than 2,473 persons
with either a star or a ribbon, a great
err than in any year since Will
helm II. assembled the throne.
The manufacture Of artificial indigo
was started in Germany ~thirty-fve
years ago with less than forty work
men. all told. 1t now employs over
5000 men and has a staff of las sci.
entitic chemists.
A passenger steamer running on the
Elbe has the warning not to speak to
the mar at the wheel displayed in four
languages. The English version reads
thus: ITO the helm marine gentleman
try conversation not"
Twelve thousand workmen engaged
in a house to house V through
out Berlin have established the fact
that I6,029 persons are out of employ
ment in that city and that 52.5O1 9th
ers are only partially employed
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
Row the President I. Paid.

In tie apportionment of the salaries
Of all United States government en-
Tbyees the year is divided into quar-
ters and each quarter subdivided ac-
cording to the number of days III each
month, but the president receives prac-
tically the same amount every month.
Thus. if a president should die at the
end of February. after receiving his
salary for that month. his successor
would in reality receive less than the
full amour, due him in March because
his predecessor had. in effect. been
overpaid the nrior month. Inasmuch
as the president 5 salary may not be
divided into exactly equal parts, it is
necessary to pay the chief magistrate
81, 1866 on some months and S4,163.67
on others. On one occasion during
the Cleveland administration a mis-
take was made. and there were sent
to the chief executive three successive
warrants for S4,1G6.66. When the
error was discovered. the treasury de-
partment FASTENED to dispatch to the
White House a warrant on the United
States government for a cent, made
out in Mr.. Cleveland's favor, though
the president never cashed this check.
-Argonaut.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22

Etching hemorrhoids were the
plague Of my life. Was almost wild.
Doan's Ointment cured me quickly
and permanently. after doctors had
failed" c. T. Cornwell, Valley
Street. Saugerties. N. Y.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
AstOunded the Editor.

Editor S. A. Brown, of BENEFITS
vile. S. c., was once immensely
surprised Through long suffering
from dyspepsia. she writes, my
wife was greatly run down. She
had no strength or vigor and suffered
great distress from her stomach,
but she tried Electric Ritters which
helped her at once, and after using
four bottles, she is entirely well and
can eat anything. It's grand tonic,
and its gentle laxative qualities are
splendid for torpid liver" For
indigestion, loss of appetite, stomach
and Liver troubles it's a positive
guaranteed cure. Only SOC. at S. H.
Scallin's.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
The Man and the Machine.

"When men complain about their
hours Of labor" said a railroad super
intendent the other day, "they are
wont to exclaim that they have to
work like machines. Now, do you
know that is q very fallacious COM
parison, for few machines are worked
more than eight hours a day, and the
locomotive, the browning glory Of
mechanism, to my mind, seldom does
more than five hours work a day.
"This fact struck me when 1 saw the
other day that the locomotives of the
Pennsylvania railroad made an aver
age record of 32,4S0 miles each last
year, or less than 100 miles a day,
while the average run of the New York
Central locomotives was 1881 miles,
and the Wabash headed the list with
42,6lO miles, while Lehigh Valley en-.
g1nes covered only 25,SS3 miles each.
$50 it means it isn't SO bad to be a
locomotive."-New York Times.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
Public Buirding Architecture.

In all the years that have passed
since the Greek architects planned the
buildings which made Athens famous
no one has arisen to devise a new ar
chitectural style which will wear as
e After trying various other
styles. the authorities in Washington
have decided that the 11o new govern
ment buildings. for the erection of
which in various paris of the country
congress has made provision, shall
be constructed on classical models:
and the White House. the interior Of
which has been a medley of styles, is
to be restored TO the simple beauty Of
its original colonial planning. colonial
architecture being simply the applica-
ton of the Greek forms to modern
buildings.-Youth's Companion.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
His Sight Threatened.

"While picnicing last month my
little l~l-year.old boy was poisoned
by some weed or plant,'' says W. H.
Dibble, of Sioux City, Ia. "He
rubbed the poison off his hands in
to his eyes and for a while we were
afraid he would lose his sight. Final.
ly a neighbor recommended DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. The first appli
cation helped him and in a few days
he was as we'll as ever, For skin
diseases. cuts, burns, scalds, wounds,
insect bites, DeWitt's Witch Haze
Salve is sure cure. Relieves piles at
once. Beware of counterfeits. L.. o.
Gale.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
Their Secret is Ont.

All %Sadieville., KY, was curious to
know the cause of the vast improve
ment in the health of Mrs. S. P.
Whitaker, who had for a long time,
endured untold suffering from a
chronic bronchial trouble. "'Its all
due to DR.. Kings New Discovery"
writes her husband. cit completely
cured her and also cured our little
grand daughter of a severe attack of
Whooping cough" 1t positively
cures Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe,
Bronchitis, ali Throat and Lung
troubles. Guaranteed bottle soc
and. Sl.00. Trial BOTTLES free at
Scallin's drug store.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
Wesslngton Springs Seminary,
Wesslngten Springs, South Oak VIA.

\N<~~us0sNN ~ sASON ~NGEsaitWl y,
Wessingtpt Springs, South Oak Ma.
Fall Term Opens Wednesday, September 3, 1902.
The Fifteenth year of successful service in the field Of
Christian Education.
OUR AIM. A thorough, practical Education that fits for
professional or business life.
ADVANTAGES
/. A faculty composed Of eight we'll trained experienced and
successful teachers.
2. Five courses of study: Classical, Scientific, English, Nor
NAL and Theological.
3. Special instruction in shorthand, typewriting, book keep
ing and practical business method. Course in elocution and
voice culture. Carefully graded course in instrumental music.
In the grammar school department thorough drill in the com
mon branches.
4. Graduates enter college, without examination, upon the
principals certificate. They receive, without examination,
a teachers certificate good for five years.
S. HOME LIFE. Students from abroad mingle with the
teachers in the Seminary family thus securing that home
culture which is at once pleasant and helpful. Rooms com
fortably furnished and heated by steam. A well conducted
boarding department.
6. EXPENSE
For new catalogue address
CLARK W. SHAY, Principal.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
A Secret.

The Monk-So you're the king OF
beasts. the monarch of the jungle?
The Lion-Yes; but for goodness
sake don't tell my wife l said SOL
New York journal.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
For Over Sixty Years

An old and well tried remedy, Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used over sixty years by millions
Of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softers the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by drug.
gists in every part of the world
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its val.
ue is incalculable. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,
and take no other kind.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
Tree Planting on the Prairies.

In the opinion Of Mr.. William l.. Hall
of the division OF forestry the time has
come for an extensive development of
forest plantations in the middle west.
1t is now known that the area for prot
liable tree planting is much larger
than ten years ago it was thought to
be. The demand for timber has also
Increased owing to the rapid diminu-
ton of the supply of natural timber in
he Mississippi valley. Mr.. Hall be-
lieves that 100000 acres of timber an
nually planted would be inadequate to
meet the demand.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
Its Effect.

ut is too bad" said the person who
reverences antiquities, "that the bell
tower of st. Marks fell, isn't it,"
"Awful!!' answers the individual
with the weary brow. awful! Why,
it started old man Gaddaboute to tell
ing of mis- European travels all over
again."-Baltimore American.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
The Summer Girl.

Everything is arranged. dear" said
n happy young man who had sched-
uled to become the freight paying head
of a new combine. "and by this time
tomorrow we will be one"
Yes. George" answered the fair
bride to be; but when it comes to ice
cream don't you think it would be %.
visable for you still to order two
plates ?"-Chicago News.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22

Mother. Yes. one package makes
two quarts of baby medicine. See
directions There is nothing just as
good for. babies and children as Rocky
Mountain Tea. 80 cts.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
Optional.

"Say, mar
"1es, Reginald"
kin any little 10y be president
when he grows up?'
eyes, Reginald"
"But, say, maj"
"Yes, Reginald"
Gle don't have to if he'd ruther be
a first base man, does he?'--Indianap-
oils News.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
Fatal Condolences.

eyes," said the bill clerk, "if it was
not for several severe attacks OF indi-
gestion I'd have a decent job by now"
81 didn't know you suffered from in
digestion"
Don't I, though! My boss has had
an attack of it every time Eve applied
to him for a raise."- Philadelphia
Press.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-08-22
His Kind of Income,

Lawyer-What is your gross incomei
Witness-1 have no gross income.
Lawyer-No income at all?
Witness-No gross income. 1 have 9
net income. I am in the fish business
New Orleans Picayune.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-24

No amount OF argumen, by our bill
board advertising has succeeded in
casting single cloud over the clear
state Of position set forth in the Enid
Democratic platform in the following
unmistakable language:
Nor arc we unmindful OF our
brethren Of the Indian territory. Ap-
preciating their splendid capacity and
wonderful resources and achieve
ments. we desire union with them
in order that jointly we may build up
the greatest Of the western states.
We therefore favor the admission
into the federal union of Oklahoma
and the Indian territory as a single
state. And in view Of the fact that
Oklahoma has a splendid land endow-
ment for its schools, we favor an ade-
quate provision for the people Of the
Indian territory, either in lands or
other resources, so that both terri
tories may be placed upon terms Of
equality in the maintenance and sup
port Of their common schools.
Resolved, That we are unalterably
opposed to any encroachment upon
the magnificent endowment cf our
public schools and colleges. And we
recommend that the final disposition
Of the school and other lands of the
territory be left to the people Of the
sovereign state n constitutional con
vention assembled
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-24
How,s rhls.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
f. ]. Cheney and Co., Props, Toledo,
Ohio.
we. the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last 10 years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and finan-
cially able TO carry out any obliea-
tions made by their frT
West and Truax, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Co.; Walding, Kinnan
and Marvin. Wholesale Druggists,
Toleoo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
ana mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists, Testimonials free,
Halls Family Pilnls are the best.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-24
rAE PRlMAaY sYsrEM TESTED

The admirable working of the pri-
mary system used by the Democrats
this year, whereby the rank and file
Of the party have been able to secure
candidates of their own choosing,
stands out in strong contrast with the
old time ready made slate method
used on the delegate convention of
the Republican party.
The consequence has been general
satisfaction with the candidates
chosen at the primaries while the can
didate of the readymade slate plan
are having no end of trouble and dis
sention in their own party on account
Of the dishonest methods used by the
rings
The people are just now having dis
played before them an excellent ex-
ample Of the working of the two
systems and have an excellent oppor-
tunity to judge Of their merits.
The Democratic territorial platform
declares in favor Of the primary plan
and the election of a Democratic leg