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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17

the rafter of the shed or barn. The
box is lifted to the desired height,
then a crosspiece is passed through
the rings suspended from the joists.
The block and tackle are then re-
moved and used for hosting the
other end of the box. The same
procedure makes it easily possible to
remove the hayrack. If desired, a
block and tackle can be used for
each end.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
HOSTING A WAGON BOX.
A Simple Device Which Saves Lots al
Hard Labor and Considerable
Annoyance.

The device shown in the accompany
ing illustration makes it possible to
easily take off the wagon box or hay
rack and suspend it out of the way. A
loop of wire is, placed over the ends of
the crosspiece at the back of the box.
This is attached to a block and tackle
as shown in the illustration. This
block and tackle are suspended from
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
MOUNTING FOR HEAVY STONE.

A water trough may be hung under the
stone or drip-can supported over it
on bent rod, as desired.
When a water trough is used on a
rrindstone, care must be taken to
empty the trough when through using
the stone; and if the stone is allowed
to remain outside, some kind of cover
must be employed. The farmer must
take good care of his grindstone, if he
expects it to do satisfactory work.
Wear it out by use rather than by ex-
posure and carelessness.-J.G &. Ais
house, in Ohio Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
xerxe Eour Meals.

Washington hotels are said to be the
only ones in this country that serve
four regular meals every "a hours
breakfast, luncheon, dinner and sup
per-the latter being served in some.
cases as late as midnight.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
ferti1f.ing value of SCOT.

SCOT is composed of small unburned
particles of fuel which float up with
the smoke and are deposited upon the
chimney or fues. It is largely carbon
with small quantities of nitrogen,
potash and phosphoric acid. The fer
tilizing value of SCOT is hardly worth
considering, yet it often gives results,
especially on light or cold soils. It
giyes a good nechanical effect, and
darkens the color of the soil, thus
warming it by increasing its capacity
for retaining heat. On light soil we
should expect some benefit from its
use -Rural New Yorker. .
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17

An indirect fertilizer does not con-
tain plant food, but is used upon the
soil to liberate plant foods already
contained there, Well-known exam
pies of indirect fertilizer are common
lime and common salt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
A CERTAIN CURE FOR chill
RTATNS.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, q powder. It cures Chillbains,
Frostbites, Damp, Sweat,ng, Swollen
fset. At ali Dsugej4ls and Shoe Stores
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
LIKE DAISIES BEFORE THE
SCYTHE,

Rabv lives ere destroyed i'll summer by
cholera infantum. The attack OF the
disease is sudden, its progress is some
times terribly rapid. Mothers who
have given their children Perry Davis
Painkiller in later with a few drops OF
brandy added can tell how this treat
ment has ch6cksd tae diarrhoea and
nomi.ine and put the little patient
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17

The promptness with which the
waste places are rebuilt is becoming
characteristic of the South generally.
Not only in large cities like Galveston
and Jacksonville, but in smaller town 8
also this is observable Only llttl 9
more than two weeks ago the new
went abroad that the town OF Clinton
had been devastated by the flames to
the loss OF $150.OO0 with not more
than $50, 600 insurance. And already
the assuring statements are sent out
that onsr,cts ara boing m,io to re-
build the waste places of the town
L: will be greatly improved by the
modern buildings; and socn Clinton
will be fairer than ever.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
VOL. XVIII. New Scries---yol. 5,
THE EDITORS LEISURE HoURs.
Points and Paragraphs Of Things
Past, Present and Future.

Mills aud railroads in Texas burn
oil instead OF coal and they save money
by so doing. It has been suggested
that it may not DO long before mills
will burn oil in this State.
The Richmod News remarks that
:'a!l the Democratic leaders In New
York State are busy dodglpg the ra1ty
nomination for governor"
Nominations to political honors are
not often lodged down this way. It is
,ftener the case that failure to get a
nomination leaves dlscon tent.
The President seems to favor public.
ity of the trusts affairs, as is intimated
and briefly discussed in the following
paragraph from our special cores
pondent at Washington:
'What can be accomplished by
mere publicity can be- judged by the
example of the Steel Trust which has
voluntarily made its affairs public and
which unbiushingly points to aggre-
gate profits OF S64 100000 during the
past six months. According to repre-
sentative Batcock, chairman of the
Republican Congress slonal Camping,
Committee, the Steel Trust Is nov
taking out OF the pockets Of the people
# the United States from $2O,e00, ,OOo
TO s50, ,00O. 900 more than it is entitled
to, annually, and it does this by virtue
Of the monopoly secured to it by the
tariff OF Is per cent. or Its products
,ut, it is announced, Mr.. Roosevelt
does not anticipate 'injurlng the trusts
by any reduction OF the tariff but will
simply advocate legislation which viii,
insure publicity of their affairs"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17

L
! Mrs. Kate Taylor; a graduated |
nurse Of pro::1ine nee, gives her ex. !
tpenence with Peuna IN an open !
fLefter Her position In society and I
professional standing combine to !
tgive special prominence to her ut- !
fterances. !
A>-~>-.>~>~>~s-.> .>-~>-->-s>-s@
CHICAGO, ILL.,, AT w. Monroe ST.
"As far as have observed Peruna is
the finest tonic any man or woman
can use who is weak from the after
effects of any serious illness.
"I have seen it used in a number Of
convalescent cases, and have seen Sow
eral other tonics used, but found that
those who used Peruna had the quickest
relief.
"Peruua seems to restore vitality, In
crease bodily vigor and renew health
and strength In wonderfully sh0r1
time. "---MRS. KATE TAYLOR
In view of the great multitude OF
women suffering from some form OF
female disease and yet unable to find
any cure, DR.. Hartman, the renowned
specialist on female catarrhal diseases:
has announced his willingness to dircc@
The treatment Of as many cases as make
application to him during the summer
months without charge. Address The
Peruna Medicine Co.. Columbus, Ohio.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17

North Carolina has made good re
cord III reducing The number OF failures
This shows that the business of ou,
state is ON the up grade. Perhaps III
State in the Union has made more i'm.
provement III business during the pas,
decade than North Carolina. The
Charlotte News gives the following
statement:
"During 1902 there were 81 failures
in North Carolina as against "a in
1901 and the Liabilities were only
$751; 1856 as compared with $4S6, ,O55 in
the previous year. In every other
Southern state in 1902 the number OF
failures and the attendant liabilities
show an increase over the preceding
year, which makes the showing of
North Carolina significant"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1902-01-24

The Aberdeen Examiner says that
our oyster reefs are almost as valuable
tn the State as her forests and give
employment to thousands of people
and hundreds of vessels.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1902-01-24

Henry Watterson is a sage and So
Der moralist as well as an cratic poll.
tician. He is sound as to what con.
stitutes success when he says: "Suc.
cess in life is happiness, and the hap
py man the successful man, is the
man who believes his old wife is the
best woman in the world, and the
vine.cOvered cottage lie calls his home
|; the dearest spot on earth, and who
would not swap his ragged, freckled
faced, red.headed children for the
best dressed and best looking kids OF
the proudest and richest man on
earth. The men in their places are
the men who stand. Essential as are
material things Of life, and right con-
ditiOns they do not Of themselves
bring happiness. Millions OF money
will not save the sensitive man the
tOrtures Of a sore toe. Infinite fame
will not save the proud man the tor.
mcnts OF a debt he is unable to pay.
Happiness is a creation Of the mind
and heart and not Of the stomach and
body.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1902-01-24
DIPLOMACY OF THE PRESI,
DENT,

The velyety voice OF the politicians
who 20 TO the White House, says the
Washington Star, get some jolts from
President Roosevelt. When the ex.
ecutive meets the callers in the morn
ing lie has them rounded I'D In the
reception room, and sometimes there
are a score in the con at once. Mr..
Roosevelt bustles in and ropes at the
drst shorthorn he sees, finishes with
him In short order and goes down the
line in the same brisk manner. No
condolences are exchanged. The sly
politician grasps the President by the
lapel, puts his lips close TO the exc
cutive ear and whispers his little tale.
The President replies In a voice audi.
BILE throughout the room, gives the
whole snap away, not only revealing
the object OF the visitors call, but
disclosing his action. In the case of
a "turn.d0wn" this is very painful.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1902-01-24
TheHemorraf- Star
HIS CLASS COULDN'T FONDLE
HER.
George AIDE ia Atlanta Journal.

George AIDE Ia Atlanta Journal.
A certain hard.working butterfly,
whu met a girl in the afternoon and
called on her that evening had a lit
tie system of his own. He believed
that the cDrrect method was to tell
each new one all about how the Others
were crazy to land him. This would
show that he was a popular young
fellow and would make the new one a
little more eager to cut the Others
out.
The system worked so we'll that he
used it all the time. He kept his
pockets full of letters and photo.
graphs TO prove that he was No.
with at least a dozen OF them and In
order to make it very strong he had a
few presents Of jewelry that lie would
show, under his coat, when he became
very confidential.
Said he to himself: "The short
sighted Lothario sits alongside his
love-a.dove and tells her that she Is
the only one in the whole patch, but ]
let her know that l am more than
friendly with at least five or six,
Competition is the life OF courtship,
] play one against another. It's a
shame the way | string them"
1t CHANGED that this circulating
sutton met IA sweet and shapely Venus
and Immediately flashed his date.
book.
''Haye you any open timer" he ask.
ed.
"Come up tomorrow evening"" she
replied, Il have another booking, but
l will cancel it,"
He arrived before she had her make.
up on. He started early, because he
had 50 much to tell her. She didn't
know him very well, so it was neces.
sary to give her a line on his record as
girl subducr.
She came down and he got busy.
He showed her a ring that had been
given to him one night in a boat, and
he let her read a part of the letters to
prove that they called him darling
boy and he told how several we'd
dings had been postponed in the hope
that he, the idol Of the ladies and the
envy Of the men might change his
mind.
The girl was intensely interested.
For a woman to be a mans conadantc
in a throbbing love affair is unadul-
terated feminine luxury.
Along about II O'Clock he thought
he had her sufficiently enthralled, so
he placed himself on the sofa and at
tempted to take her hand.
Scat. you trifler." exclaimed the
beautiful maiden, repulsing him
mo member of the tell club can dc
the fondle about this house, Wher
you get ready to publish your book or
the Confessions of a Male Coquette
you will have to omit the chapte
about Me, because / am not going t,
give you any souvenirs, or write yOl
any give-away letters or send you ny
photo. | have learned to put a blu,
tag on the man who tells all that h,
knows"
MORAL: The man who tells 70,
about the last one will tell the mex
one about you.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1902-01-24

Mr.. John Martin, of Yazoo county
has filed a claim for pretty nearly all
the property on which the town OF
Gulfport is located. lie said the
tract was formerly owned by his
grandfather, composed OF about soc
acres, and was never legally trans.
ferred to anybody else.
1t is understood that the price Sec
rotary Wilson paid to remain In the
Cabinet was the withdrawal OF his
opposition to tariff concessions on
Cuban sugar and tobacco.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1902-01-24

Miss Lizzie Miller, q Wisconsin girl
has sued Henry j. Huening for $1,000
alleging breach of promise. In her
allegations she states that worry over
her lovers dilatOriness has caused her
to lose 30 pounds, which she values at
Sl66,662-3 per pounds. This is certain.
ly a new wrinkle on the horn of the
dilemma.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1902-01-24

Through trains Nos. ! and 3arrive at Mobile a
7:45 a. IN. and 1.20 D. m.
Nos. land 4 have entirely new equipment, and
are vestibuled from end to end.
Nos. ! and 2 have vestibuled Arst-class coaches
and all four trains have vestibuled sleeping cars.
For rates, time. tickets and further Information
write to or call at Mobile and Ohio Ticket ONCE
under Battle House. g. W. KING.
Passenger and Ticket Agent.
July Is. 1900. S9.tf
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1902-01-24

Professor Jacques Loeb, "A plysiolo.
gist, OF Chicago claims to have dis
covered the secret OF eternal life.
His theory is that death is a sort OF
germ and that he has discovered
something which will destroy 1t, and
thus by the use of his discovery all
animal kind may live through to the
end OF the world. II the professor
can prove his theory correct he will
find a large S ale for his remedy.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1902-01-24

Eight insurance companies have
wltndrawn their agencies from Mis-.
sisslppi during the past three months
because OF the recent heavy losses,
the cutting Of rates, and the made.
quate equipment Of many communi.
ties for fighting fires.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1902-01-24

~ Chicago leads in everything. Church
b6skeTs are now placed on the street
corners to urge the people of that
wicked q ty to visit particular places
osRpfSl p.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1902-01-24

~ sounds rather odd to read about
hon. W. j. Bryan living in bis barn,
while bis $4,000 residence. Is being
completed, until one considers that
oafns 10 Nebraska are equal to the
pest residences 10 tho country% !.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
EPISCOPAL WOMEN TO
 FURNISH MEMORIAL ROOM.

The patriotic tea given yesterday af- ternoon by St. Mary's Chapter at the residence of Mrs Hubert Scruggs of Ill Eleventh street was pronounced sue cess. The house was gaily decorated with American flags and the lights burned be- meath shades of red, white and blue. There was a large attendance and the afternoon was made very attractive by the patriotic music from an orchestra. The proceeds from the tea will go to aug ment the fund that will be used in the furnishing of memorial room to the late Rev. Dr. Owen P. Fitzsimons. who was rector of St. Mary's-on-the Highlands.
 St. Mary's Chapter was organized through the efforts of Dr. Fitzsimons. He believed that great results would come from the small organization. and since this chapter pledged itself to work for the Hillman Hospital, the organization of all the Hospital Chapters followed throughout the city.
 It seems most appropriate that the members of St. Marys Chapter should furnish a memorial room in the new hos pital. They already have a fund of two hundred dollars and this was considerably augmented by the proceeds from the tea.
 Mrs Henry Hidden is president of the chapter and among others receiving with Mrs. Scruggs were Mrs. John G. Murray, Mrs. J. W. Bush, Mrs Julius Young, Mrs. Hannehan. Mrs. Julian Bingham, Mrs. J. B. Raulston, Mrs. Terry, Miss Nc Gaughy, Mrs Frederick Shepard.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
MRS. A. H. NAVE
 A CHARMING VISITOR.

Mrs. A. H. Nave of Knoxville Is the guest of Mrs. T. G. Bush. Mrs Nave will be recalled as the beautiful Mamie Hil- iard of Montgomery. whose social tri- umphs made her a famous belle. She is still very beautiful woman and her visit to Alabama is one of unusual inter- est. as she Is so closely related to many prominent families of the state She is a granddaughter of the late Dr. Henry W. distinguished figures of the south. Mrs. Nave is a neice of Mrs. W. H. Graves and a cousin of Mrs B. F. Wyman of Birm- ingham.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

The tea which was to have been given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Beatrice Caldwell Johnson at her home on High land avenue in compliment to the Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church was postponed owing to the ill., ness of Mrs. Johnson.
 The members of St. Agnes Guild of the Church of the Advent will give a Japa- nese tea Friday afternoon and evening at the residence of Mrs. Frank Lynch The young women assisting will wear Japanese costumes. and Japanese trink- cts will be sold. The occasion will be very picturesque, and while a number of invitations have been issued, the public is invited
 Mrs. Thomas Greene Bush, Mrs Will liam Duncan Eesbitt and Miss Williams issued invitations yesterday for a buffet luncheon Tuesday morning. February II. at 12 o'clock at Hill Crest. They will also entertain at cards - the last of a series-on Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. Robert Jemison. Jr., entertained the Little Jokers yesterday afternoon.
 
 The marriage of Miss Margaret Crorn- melin to MT. Terry Mccall took place last evening at St. Johns church, the pastor officiating.
 Mrs. Arthur Moody is in Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. S. K. Goudelock announces the en- gagement of her daughter Bennie to MT. James Evans Wright, the marriage to take place February 12. high noon, at Fairview Methodist church.
 The marriage of Miss Clorine Buell. to Mir. West will take place this afternoon at o'clock at the brides home.
 Mrs. Robert Jones returned recently from Kentucky where she gave a series of dramatic recitations.
 The members of the congregation of St. Mary s-on-the Highlands gave an in- formal reception last evening at the church in compliment to their new rector, the Rev. pr. Carty Johnson and Mrs.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
PENSACOLA REJOICING.
Carnival Week Begins and Everybody
 Is In Gala Attire.

pensacola. Fla, February o--Feiisa- oo,a,s carnival week began today "l,h gorgeous flower parade, the first ever he'u in this city, in which there were iai se p,,nber of beautifully decorated car riaees. The coronation of Miss paisS liver as floral queen took place at the onera house last night. A street fair wltn a number of attractions will be in Iuil swing all this week.
 Newt Monday at noon Pristus III. King of the Pensacola Mardi Gras CarniVal' will arrive on the royal yacht Rosepeh' He will be met at Polafox whart py 'ie royal military guards, consisting oi o"i ted States artilerymen. United states ma r,nes and Florida state troops anu es corted to the plaza, where Mayor Jones ,yiii welcome his majesty and deliVer 'o him the golden maste key unlocking all gates to the city.
 Tuesday night, February Il, the mystic narade will take place. There VIII De twelve magnificent floats in the parade. Following the parade the coronation pail will take place.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
OF THE ALABAMA
 ROOM AT MOUNT VERNON
BY ANNIE KENDRlck WALKER.

those invited to receive were Mrs. John Sibley, Miss Amy Jordan, Mrs. l. F. Young, Mrs. Zac Smith, Mrs. William Montgomery, Mrs. W. J. Ziesler, Mrs Edward southgate, Mrs. Everard Meade Miss VanHoose, Miss McLester Mrs. William French, Miss Anna Moody, Miss Vema Enslen. Mrs John V. Coe, Mrs. Robert Stone, Mrs. Robert Newman, Miss Hamilton, Mrs Benson Cain, Mrs. Fra sier, Miss Sholl, Miss Margaret Brad ford.
 Miss Snedecor was very attractive in a gown of blue silk with touches of black and white. Mrs. Frank Ford Snedecor was lovely in her wedding gown of white lace over taffeta. Among the pretty toi- lettes in the receiving party was that Of Mrs. Zac Smith. It was of pink brocade, the bertha being of real lace. Mrs. Zeig- Ter wore black lace over taffeta, with blue panne velvet. Mrs. Meade was in white satin.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06

Every form of PRIVATE DISEASE. Deformity and Lack of Development Weakness, etc., etc., cured by the hest approved of latest modern methods.
 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mail ,n yited without charge.
 Treatment by mail for those who ,., not visit me.
 No written prescriptions-I furnish oil medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman san. free on application.
 DIR. DOZIER is a graduate fin evar,, branch of medical and surgical scianoa has twenty-five years experience. no, tional regulations, and is endorsed bv tha nress. national banks and thousands of natrons as the most expert and relia bIa snecialist in the South.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozfer Ia endorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot ada anything to the reputation Dr. a T Dozier has already acquired in the l,na of his profession, but we know him to ho brother Odd Fellow that can be re,iaS on to carry out every promise he malas to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: pr. Dozier comes fror, family of prominent physicians. ana with his full store of medical knowIedgs and his large experience in his profession. can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner. Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
Johnson, both of whom are charming ac- quisitions to Birmingham.

Johnson, both of whom are charming ac- quisitions to Birmingham.
 Miss Wilmer Laura Saunders and MT. Charles M Boorhies will be married this morning at 7:30 O clock at the First Pres byterian church by the Rev. Dr. Curry. Mir. Boorhies is manager of the sash and door departments of the May & Thomas Company. Mrs. Charles Scholar will be matron of honor and MT. Virgil Rich ards, of Hopkinsville Ky, will be best man. The couple will leave on the early train for Mobile and New Orleans.
 
 Miss Eva Notes of Atlanta, Is visiting Miss Josie Oxford on the North High lands. Miss Notes will act as Miss Ox- ford's maid of honor at her approach ing wedding.
 Mrs Benjamin Guckenberger returned fpom Boston yesterday and she and MT. Guckenberger will go to Anniston today to take part in a concert in the opera house there tonight
 The Clionian Club will meet with Mrs. Finley White 2210 Highland Avenue, 3 o'clock Friday afternoon.
 There will be a called meeting of Pel- ham Chapter U. D. c. at 10 o'clock Sat urday morning at the home of Mrs. J. A. Roundtree. All members are urged to be present as important matters will come before the chapter.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
TO INTRODUCE
 MISS WEATHERLY.

MT and Mrs. James Weatherly will ln- troduce their daughter Miss George Weatherly at brilliant reception this evening at their residence on South Highlands, several hundred invitations having been issued. unusual social in terest will centre about the occasion for Miss Weatherly is one of the most beautiful and admired young girls to en- ter society this winter. She has been a charming figure at all the smart events.
 Miss Weatherly finished her education in New York at the famous Semple School and last winter she was one of the most admired young girls at a num- Der of fashionable events in New York. At the West Point balls to which Mrs Semple chaperoned her. it was said that she was always the acknowledged belle and beauty.