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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
REVEALS A GREAT SECRET.

1t is often asked how such startling
cures, that puzzle the best physicians,
are effected by DIR. Kings New Disco
very Tor Consumption. Here's the
secret. It cuts out the phlegm ana
ccrn-infected mucus, and lets the life
giving oxygen enrich and vitalize the
blood. 1t heals the infamed. cough
worn throat and lungs. Hard colds
and stubborn coughs soon yield to DR..
Kings New Discovery, the most lnfal-
llble remedy for all Throat and Lung
diseases. Guaranteed bottles Soc and
$l.OO. Trial bottles Tree at E. 7.
Whitehead f Co.'S.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
LADIES CAN WEAR SD CES

one size smaller after using Allen
Foot Ease, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. 1t makes tight Or new shoes
feel easy gives instant relief to corns
and bnnions. IT'S the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Cures and pre-
vents swollen feet, blisters, calious and
sore spots. Aliens Foot-E:se is a
certain cure for sweating, hot, aching
feet. Al all druggists and shoe stores,
25c. Don't accept substitutes. Trial
package free by mall. Address Allen
s. Qlmsted, Leroy, n, x.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
Sh lit Mil Running.

The shirt mill on Main street start
ed up again Monday morning after
being shut down about six weeks. It
is now under the management Of Mess.
Peyton Anthony and L. R. Mills. Mr..
Mills has been In Washington in the
business sorac time and his friends are
glad to welcome hl:n back to Scotland
Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
Plymouth Improving.

Mr.. J. II. Ausbon returned q few
days ago from a visit to his old homo
town OF Plymouth. He had net seen
thetown IN twelve years and he says
it has made wonderful improvement.
He noted many new buildings since
he was there last aud most OF them are
OF brick. He says business in Ply
mouth seems lively.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
DI Hear Rev. Sam Jones in
Futrell's Opera House Fri
day night, May 23rd.
LIKE A DROWNING MAN.

"Fiye years ago disease the doctors
called dyspepsia took such hold OF me
that l could scarcely co." writes Geo.
S. Marsh, weil-known attorney Ut Noe
ona, Tex. II took quantities Of repsin
and other medicines but nothing help
ed me. AS drowning man grabs at d
straw I grabbed at kodol. / felt an
improvement at once and after few
bottles am sound and well.'' Kodo] is
the only preparation which exactly re-
produces the natural digestive juices
and consequently IS the only cne
which digests any good food and cures
any form OF stomach trouble.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
Get What You Ask For!

When you ask for Cascarets Candy
Cathartic be sure you get them.
Genuine tablets stamped c. c. c..
Never sold in bulk. A substitutor is
always cheat and fraud. Beware!
All druggists, 1oc-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15

We, the undersigned, be lleving DR..
reliable Rem sdy for Rowe! Complaints,
hefcJy guarantee . %; bottle to glye
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Z. I. Whitehead s Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
WHAT THIN FOLKS NEED

Is greater power Of diges:ipg and
assirni!ating food. For them pr
Kings New Life Pills work wonders.
They tone and regulate the digestive
organs, gently expei all polsons from
the system, enrich the blood, improve
appetite, make healthy flesh. Only
25c ut E. T. Whitehead & Co.'S.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
MANY SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE
SICKLY.

Mother Gsay's Sweet Powders for
Children, used ty Mother Gray. a
nurse In Children's Home, New York
Break up Colds in "a hours. cure
Feyerishness, Headache, Stomach
Troubles, Teethlng Disorders, and Dss-
troy Worms At all druggists. Zoe.
Sample mailed FREE. Lddrcss, Allen
S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
Notice,

Halifax County Sunday-school AS
ISOLATION Executive Committee is call
! ed to meet in Enfield at II 80 D. m {.
Tuesday May the 2O.h., 1902.
| w. c.. WHITAKER,
! CnaiTma n.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
VIII BUILD Brick Stores.

Ruuor has it that Mr.. q. w. Bryan
yi,. :ooa bu,d two brick stores Oh tho
site Of the store recently occupied ny
Mr.. A.. l. PurrIng.cn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
STAND LIKE Il STONE WALL

STAND LIKE Il STONE WALL
Between your children and the tor
lures of itching and burning eczema,
scaldnead Or other skin Diseases
How? why, by using Bucklen's s. Arnica
SaIve, earth's greatest healer. Quick
est cure for Ulcers, Fever Sores, Salt
Rheum, Cuts, Burns Or Bruises. IN
fa,libIe for Piles. 25c at E. T. White
head & Co.'S drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
WANTS OTHERS TO KNOW.

IL have used DeWittis Little Early
Eisers for constipation and torpid liver
and they are all right. l I'm glad to
in;l,rse them for / think when ",
find good thing We ought 10 ut
others know ~, writes Alfred Heinz,
Quincy. Ill. They meyer grippe VI dis
tress. Sure, safe pills.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
Full
Measure.

Sec when you buy Il gallon OF
paint you get gallon. Cut down
the quality and chop the price.
That is what some makers Go. When|
you.you pay for a gallon OF L. q Nj
Paint get 1t every time. It's
the paint that you add gallon ct
oil to. 4S colors to select from.
r. r. Whitehead & Co. agents.
Scotland Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
Mr.. Pennington Moved.

Mr.. A.. L. Purring:o hae moved his
goods from the store he has occupied
for several years to The e. w. Hynan
store one door south.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
Fire at Ayden.

There was a destructive fire in Ay-
don Sunday night, destroying S2S,No
worth OF property with only $4,000 IN
surance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
List Your Taxes.

1he tax books tor listing town prop
Il III Scotland Neck will be open In
the mayer office June LIST.
IS s.. J. +. SHIELDS, Mayor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
.GEkTS WANTED

LIE Of 7. DeH;H TaIrege by
his son, Rev. Frank Dewitt Talmage
ani associate editors OF Christian Her
..l>;. On}y book endorsed by Talmase
family. Enormous profit fer agents
who act quickly. Outfit ten cents.
Write Immediately CLARK & co ,
222 S. All St, Phila Pa. Mention this
,,a.er, 1924 1t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know II.
How TO Find Out.
For a Lame Back,
Sore Muscles,

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; q
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15

SCQliIlSNl VI SCk.
thing indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys: If it stains
your linen 1t is
evidence of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass it or pain in
the back is also
The Washington times., 1902-05-11

the rest and after while We all ate it
and liked it fairly we'll 1t is only tough
and has no fishy taste at all"
Mrs. Peary gave an interesting descrip-
tion of the garments worn by the Peary
party. The clothes are OF fur with a
wooien combination suit. The men wear
bearskin knee treeChas, deerskin shirt.
foXskin coat when out of doors, rabbit
skin stockings. and sealskiu boots The
foxskin coat has a hood. the head being
pushed right into it. \ drawstring at
tachment pulls it over the face. leaving
place for the eyes. or it can be regu-
lated TO conceal the face of the wearer
as he desires. All kinds Of mlttens are
used.
This costume is copied from the ma
tlVes except that their clothes are made
shorter. When ia an upright position
their bodies are covered but when thay
bend over the coNt and trousers do not
meet, leaving the body bare at the waist.
Inc same is the case at the knees. This
opening in the clothes is the methcd of
The native TO prevent perspiration AS
they are full Of blubber the cold does not
Affect them when it strikes the body.
The great health precaution is not 70
perspire. When this happens the moist
ure ferns into ice and freezes that por-
ton OF the body which is damp. Per-
spiration was the cause CT the injury TO
The Washington times., 1902-05-11

green Here, and in Lafayette and Far
ragut Squares 1t is principally the chill
dren of wealthy parents whom one sees.
but they are not one whit happier than
those in moderate or even poor circum-
stances ~hom one encounters elsewhere.
There is great democracy in childhood.
and the parks afford equal pleasure for
all. In Lincoln Park, almost at the east
ern extremity OF the city. an animated
scene is presented. and here the little
pickaninny revels in much glee The
Georgetown juvenile is the worst off in
the matter of parks, for the streets in that
locality are Jealous of the slightest bit OF
green, and present an angular prosaical-
ness. Georgetown was built before the
benefcent plan OF the National Capital
allowed for the grassy reservations to
be, in after years. the children's de-
light.
Going outside the precincts of the city
proper. Rock Greek Park destined. per-
haps. to become another Central or Fair
mount. is becoming every year more fire.
quented by children who find here the
great zest and attraction OF the animals.
Very often. large numbers Of little ones
are led hither under the guardianship OF
some teacher or preceptor
Nature study has been introduced pretty
generally into the lower grades OF the
public schools. and Rock Greek Park is
the favorite resort of the classes. What
between the gathering of flowers. feeding
the animals. and watching the antics OF
those queer denizens of various parts OF
the earth. the children vastly enjoy
run in the Zoo. where they sometimes
spend many hours. The tame peacoeks.
that eat from their hands. delight them
wonderfully. and feeding the swans is
coveted diversion. There is a wider out
look at nature here than in the parks in
town. and altogether more pleasure for
the child who can here revel to the ut
most in innocent freedom. The time viii
doubtless come when Rock Greek Park
will be in the midst OF the handsomest
residential section of the city of Wash
ington, Just as is Central Park in New
York. but at least another generation will
come and go before this prediction is
realized In the meantime the children
viii continue to enjoy themselves ny
frequenting the parks and squares. and
going on a picnic to the Zoo.
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| the international exchanges division at
| that institution.
Mrs. Peary has made three trips to join
her husband in the polar regions, and will
make the fourth journey in the carly part
of the coming summer
For more than an hour Mrs. Peary CON
versed in an entertaining manner on some
of the experiences of herself and hus-
band in the land OF ice. and Of their plans
for the future.
She said that Lieutenant peary wag last
January at Payer Harbor Z place named
for Captain Payer. who headed the Aus
trian expedition in 1870. The nearest
point TO this is Cape Sabine. in February
he started for Cape Hocla and from there
was to go due north MS far as he could
over the ice pack He expected TO re-
turn TO his headquarters in July. when
ship will lie sent to pick him up some
time in August for the voyage home.
Mrs. Peary said she would 70 to New
York In a short time to confer with the
members OF the Peary Arctic Club to ar
range about securing n vessel for this
purpose. The members of the club are
New York millionaires devoted TO the ad
vancement of science and research, who
are backing the expedition. Its officers
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! Peary. In this respect they were like
the plantation darkeys of the South. II
he was away from headquarters long
they would go out ard scour the sur
rounding country for him. When he first
went North there were places they re-
fused to so, saying they were the haunts
Of the bad spirits" But when he would
go and nothing happened to him they re-
covered from their superstition and now
the natives will go anywhere with him.
Speaking of Lieutenant Peary's winter
quarters. Mrs. Peary said that the deck
house of the Windward was moved ashore.
gheathed and PACKED outside with snow
which makes him warm and comfortable.
He has all kinds CT canned supplies coal,
and oil for burning in lamps. The coun-
try is depended upon for fresh meat. He
also had forty saddles Of venison left
him and 200 walrus for food for the dogs.
walrus weighs from 1900 TO $500
pounds, so the dogs were well provided
for.
Did you ever eat walrus meat?"
Yes. when the carnivorous mammal
was young. The steaks are tough and
have no flavor. The first time | tasted
it was when We were out of fresh meat
took small piece from Mr. Peary's
plate and found it was not half bad. One
OF the members of the party thought If
/ could endure it he could. That started
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ments OF the Eskimo, and the picture Of
little Ah-ni- ghi-to Peary in Eskimo cos
tune. a cabinet in one corner contains
miniature snow shoes, snow sleds. pixies,
and Eskimo dogs
Mrs. Peary is Washington girl by
birth, and has spent the greater portion
of her life here. Her father and mother
were natives OF Germany, but did not
meet until some time after 'heir arrival
in this country.
Mrs. Peary is a graduate Of the Wash
ington High School. and the Spencerian
business College. and after her school
days were over was one of the bellies of
the social set of the Capital. Her ad-
mirers were many. but not until the ar
rival of Lieutenant Peary to duty in
Washington did she surrender to the man
dates of cupid. She is a linguist of abil-
ity. and this accomplishment. which she
perfected merely for the love of study
was put 10 practical use when her father
a chief OF division in the milhsonian In
stitution, was afflicted with paralysis. She
daily assisted him in translating the vari-
Gus foreign documents that came before
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Lieutenant Peary's foot To prevent per-
spring the Peary party divest them
selves OF the numerous garments as the
climate changes or according to their
movements in 70 lowing the sleds.
Mrs. Peary has spent three years and
six months in the Ar, tic regions, and
during that time she says that she has
suffered no discomfOrts from the cold.
sometimes l longed for home" said
Mrs Peary. especially during the holi-
day times when everything surrounding
me was dark and Greary. Then thought
OF + street and the gay. laughing Christ
mas shoppers. The contrast made me feel
decidedly blue.
DID the time hang heavily? No. |
had my little daughter who occupied most
of my time. | appointed myself school
mistress and taught her. She was the
life of the ship and everybody wanted TO
play with her. Ii was hard at times TO
have her to myself as she YVES such u
great pet"
Mrs. Peary is the author OF two works
on the Arctic regions. Her first book
My Arctic Journal" was a financial sue
cess. She was the first white woman 10
visit that region and the publishers were
anxious for her manuscript. allowing ner
to make her own terms. Her recent WORK.
THE Snow Baby" Is now in Its thifu
edition.
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are Morris X. Jesup. president; Banker
Cannon. treasurer, and II. l.. Bridsman,
secre tary. A meeting will be held to talk
over the plans for the trip and an in
spection made of the Wfndward to de-
eide whether she can be repaired and re-
fitted for the trip cheaper than ii will be
TO hire another vessel.
MY present plans said Mrs. Peary,
are to sail for Payer Harbor between
the 1st and the 18th of July; but. OF
course, a great deal Will depend upon
the season and the low OF ice along
the coast. sir Peary hss to report for
active duty in November as his leave eN-
pircs thcn. and we Will probably arrive
home in October. He will have 10 I'M
dergo surgical operation on one foot.
portion OF which was frozen; but the
operation will be Of hardly any conse-
quence."
VIII Lieutenant Peary make any more
expeditions of this character"
Indeed. he vii! not make any more such
trips. aad don't think he wants TO. 1t is
too far away from home. He can't send
any news, nor can ne hoar from us. His
mother died In November, 1900. and he
did not know OF it until the following Au-
gust"
Mrs. Peary said there were n number
of natives about the camp who are faith
fui and greatly attached TO Lieutenant
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"ME AND MY SISTER"

inaries completed. evidently to his COM
plete satisfaction, he wakes curious on
| the subject OF the camera, and thence en-
larses on the matter of photography in
general. He is not satisfied with evasive
replies. but requires an amount OF Sci
entific information which would form sub
ject for somewhat exhaustive treatise
or lecture. Pleading our shortcomings
and ignorance in divers of these matters,
and referring him to standard authorities
on the same, we endeavor to divert his
mind into new channel by asking him If
he has any sisters or brothers.
Il have a BABY sister, there she is in
that carriage, but, you see, she is very
young" he replies with the air OF pater
familias. Now you're doeing to send me
copy Of this" he remarks. as We pre-
pare to take another view. We assure him
that We will do so if we are alive at the
time of publication and bid him adieu
somewhat perpiexed at the discrepancy
between the measure of his years and the
development of his mind.
We next select for our subjects two lit
tie tots who are barely able to toddle
about on n pair. or rather two pairs OF
very small and partially undraped legs
But. bless you. no sooner do we tell them
that We are about take their picture than
they assume decidedly becoming postures,
immovable as Il couple of little China
ornaments on mantelpiece. Their atti-
tuds ard expression recalled vividly the
picture of the Babes in the Wood" the
same air of confident helplessness and
solemn seriousness in the little features
We never had such willing subjects-so
anxious to please and be pleased. Some
were a trfle bashful and coy, but none
were disagreeable. All enter thoroughly
into the spirit of the thing. and the pho
tographer can fairly revel in his work
There is a sweetness and charm in child
hood that is irresistibly contagious, and
that somehow fits beautifully and har-
moniously with the parks of Washington.
In every one of the many squares and
circles. and even triangles at the inter-
section of the avenues with streets, the
children revel in congenial sport In
Dupont Circle. the little representatives
of far away countries, children OF the
foreign embassies and legations in the
neiEhborhood are rolled in carriages. or,
If old enough. join in sports upon the
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~ y one Of the quiet, peaceful streets
In the northwestern part OF the
~ city stands large frame cot
tage, surrounded by spacious
grounds, in which trees, plants, and vines
abound. II is tho residence OF Mrs. Jo-
scphine Diebitsch Peary. wife of the "a
nous Arctic explorer, Robert Z. Peary,
u. S. y. Here, with her young daugh-
Ter. born in the land OF the Eskimo, and her
mother and sister, Mrs. Peary passes the
time until she goes to Join. her husband
in the frozen north on his return from
Lis expedition in search Of the North
Pole, the magnetic attraction when has
lured so many famous men of science to
tragic fate.
A visitor, upcn entering the home OF
Mrs. Peary. can see at glance every
evidence OF arctic explorations. Tie
hallway and vnl.s are decorated with
curios and relics brought home by Lieu
tenant and Mrs. peary from former tips.
About the floors OF the drawing rooms a,e
mounted skins Of the polar bear and other
animals OF that cold region. On the walls
arc hung Arctic scenes, the various imple-
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Spring BreezeS and The Nay
sunshine Fill The OOpitaI'S
Play Grounds With Young
SterS S-Fine He0Ith and
Strength Their Reward.

TIME parks Of Washington are burst
ing into bloom, and with the ad
i vent of genial weather come the
children TO romp and play within
the verdant precincts. Every person in
this city doubtless appreciates the charm
that is lent to the beautiful avenues and
streets by the squares and circles OF liv-
ing green and flowers, with perhaps a
statue or fountain to add to their attrac-
tiveness.
The parks OF city have been well
designated as its lungs, and as the
breathing apparatus Of the individual is
composed Of numerous little cells, each
one of which contributes to his health
and comfort, so these green spaces in the
citys area unite in sending forth
breath of relief from the dry expanse of
houses and streets in the hot summer
weather. They drink in the gifts OF
heaven in rain and sunshine and pour
forth their dainty treasures in leaf and
Hover They voice the coming of spring
and all summer long they 'babble OF
green fields" telling, even though in tiny
accents, OF the beauty OF nature around
us. when a fountain bubbles and FLASHES
in the midst of the emerald sward, the
most perspiring wayfarer feels cooled
and refreshed as be stops to rest upon
one Of the seats. and look, and listen to
the ripping water.
But It is the children who enjoy pre-
eminently these bowers Of rest, and. for
them, recreation; and their innocent
sportiveness lends animation to the scene
Between the hours of 4 and G o'clock In
the afternoon, at this season, flocks of
children enjoy the benefit of the fresh
air in the parks, and play upon the grass
which is given over to them. and them
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AT THE zoo.

alone, for trespass, for the child is, after
all, the monarch of all hearts before
whom the stern rules of law itself must
relax. The little tots DO not abuse their
privilege, respecting the trees and shrubs,
and their sports enliven and interest the
spectator without disturbing or distract
ing him. Baby carriages are largely in
evidence. while nurses sit on the benches
and look on at the sports of their charges.
Many a pretty little scene is revealed
TO the spectator OF children's sports in the
parks. Here is beautiful little girl, the
incarnation of health and joyousness.
With what inimitable grace and abandon
she throws her little head back and shoyes
the long. sunny hair away from the radi-
ant forehead. Here, again, poor little
invalid lifts her wan face to the breeze
and fixes her eyes wistfully upon the
romping children around her. Suddenly
one of the latter stops, with the mys-
terious impulsiveness peculiar to her
years, and. approaching the sick child,
smoothes back her hair and asks how
she is. Then the rest, moved by the
good example, cluster around their little
friend who cannot Join them, and make
her the object of many a gentle kindness
and caress that brings back the smile TO
her cheeks and the light to her eyes.
Some of these tots, notwithstanding
their tender years, display remarkable
precocity. Thus, very little fellow, cer-
tainly not more than five years old, un-
derstands exactly what you are after when
he sees your camera.
Want my picture" he lisps in early
English" and. on an affirmative reply, he
takes up his position. strikes an atti-
tude. which he evidently copies from that
Of the statue in the park, and waits, with
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all the statues immobility, for the
SNAP" Unfortunately, this plate is spoilt
by accidental contact with the light, and
another photograph has to be taken. but
our Juvenile subject is as gold, and with
admirable patience again takes his stand
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Where do you live?' is our natural
query.
The address is given and recorded with
all due circumstance. and the precocious
one further volunteers his full name.
which We also note down. These prelim-
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before the picturing lense. He does not
relax a muscle until assured that 1t is
all over. Then he becomes very inquisi-
tive.
Are you going to send copy of this
10 my horse?' he asks