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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-29
SELERELIANCE.

The following editorial article from
the Times Dispatch is 80 timely we
give space and con- mend 1t to our read
ers:
1--WE understand that many chill
dren in the public schools Of Rich
mond, especially those in the primary
grades, never carry their books home,
which means, of course, that they do
not study at home. They come to
school in the morning without having
prepared their lessons, and the teacher
has to drum it into them. The teach
or Is held responsible for the progress
of the pupils. and In consequence the
children are stuffed as rauch as posi-
BILE.
*sThis seems to us to be an utterly
erroneous idea of education. Educa-
tiOl is process Of development, and
studies are means Of developing the
talents and training the mind. Study
is the most important part OF educa-
ton. It is more important than the
mere-acquisition of knowledge. That
which the child learns for itself by dill
igent study Is worth a hundred-fold
more than that which is drummed into
it by the teacher.
Therefore, 1t becomes a matter OF
supreme importance that children
should be required to study at home
to study independently of the teacher
and independently of the members of
the family. In some cases there is too
much teaching at school. II the child
is going to be stuffed it might as we'll
be stuffed by the teacher in school as
by the mother at hons. But the child
should not he stuffed anywhere. 1t
should be thrown to a certain extent
upon Its own resources. H. should
be taught self-reliance; it should be
taught to tackle the subject in hand
and wrestle with it and overcome diff
culties by its own efforts. By such a
process 1t may not gain as much knowl
edge in given time, it may not make
as fine show on parade day, but it
will have better progress in true educa-
ton.
1--WE do not ~underrate the office Of
the teacher. There must be guidance
and instruction, but the importance Of
self-reliance should be kept always in
view. When little tot is taught to
walk it is guided by the hand of moth.
or and encouraged and Instructed. But
what the teacher is trying to do is tc
teach the child to rely upon its owr
strength to stand erect and move the
limbs. In short, it is taught the lessor
Of self-reliance it is taught to depend
upon itself rather than upon mother
and by and by when self-reliance i.
thoroughly established the child scorn.
assistance.
"Mental training should be of tb,
same sort. American manhood mean
selt-reliance, and that is the lesson, th,
all-important Lessen, to be learned il
school. With that lesson thorough,
learned, all the rest will be comparative
" eaav -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-29
MANY MOTHERS OF A LIKE
OPINION.'

Mrs. P,lmer. OF Cordnva, Iowa. ~,
cone of my children Was subject t.,
Group of a severe type, and the giving
of Chamberlaln's Cough Rem. d.,
promptly, always brought relief. MANY
mothers in this neighborhood think
the same as / do about this remedy
and want no other kind for their chill
dren." For sale by +. T. Whitehead &
CO.. Scotland Neck, snd Leg ett's Drug
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-29
Notice.

RY virtue OF power in me vested by
that deed of trust which was made
to me on the 23rd day of February,
1901, by Nj. B. Ballard and his wife
Leah, which is recorded in the Regis
ter's Office tor Halifax county, in Book
1877, on page II. shall cell for cash at
public auction, IN the town OF Scotland
Neck, on the 7th day of November,
1908, the following tract or Parcel OF
land, lying, being and situate In the
State of North Carolina and County of
Hilifax. to-wit: That land conveyed
to said Ballard and wife on the 14th
day of February, 1901, by the British.
American Mortgage Company, to
which deed reference is made, and be-
ing a part of the Burwell land, being
lots Nos. 1, 10 and IL OF said land.
This October IL, 1908.
WA. DUNN,
1O-15-4t. Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-29
A LOVE LETTER

would not interest you if you're look
ing for a guaranteed salve tor sores,
burns or piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder,
Mo-, writes II suffered with an ugly
sore for = year, but box of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured me. It's the best
salve on earth.' Csc al E. T. White
head and 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-29
DISPENSARY FOR KINSTON.

News and Observer
K,nston, N C, Oct. 27.-The dis
saloone here today by a majority of 81
in pretty full vote.
The vote cast was 6O9: for dispense
nv 1923, and against 28S. The election
MAS the most closely contested, yet It
was the cuietest that has been held
here Tor long time. There are IL -
lnnsaa II eha cifv.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-29

TEACHERS WANTED We need at
once few
more Teachers for Fall Schools. Good
positions are being filled daily by Us.
We are receiving more calls this year
than ever before. Schools and colleges
supplied with Teachers free of cost
Enclose stamp for reply.
AMERICAN TEACHERS ASSOCIATION,
J: L. Graham, IL. d., Mgr,
lo2-l54 Randolph Building, Memrhis
Tenn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-29
COMMISSIONERS land SALE

'"'o y, N"r'h County OF Hal''aH'
Carolina.
In the Superior
Court. Before the Clerk
H. l.. Simmons, Eva Simmons, J. !.
summons, Maud Simmons, Horace Sim
mons Louise Simmons, Mary Leo SIN
i.s, Is. ana Charlie Simmons, the five
mons, and w. G.. Cherry and wife
Alice, to the Court:
ID. by virtue OF power vested in me by q
. .; entered in the above entitled ac-
no. .,on: shal! sci; for cash, at auction. il
S ins .cwn OF Scotland Neck, on the 2nd
so 10y y. november, 1903, the following de
scr.oeo real estate: That land know
as .s the Ned Whitaker tact, bounded by
I a p ,aaos OF E: Shields, the heirs of H..
80; ope ard Lewis Harris, and con
'a; INN forty acres, more or less.
ibis October End, 1903.
m G. p. SIMMONS, Commissioncr
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-29
Notice..

70 AVING qualified as administrators
of J. A. White before the Clerk OF
the Superior Court of Halifax county,
all persons holding claims against thu
estate are hereby notified to present
them to me at Scotland Neck, N. c.,
duly authenticated, on or before the
first day Of October, 1901, or this notice
will be plead in bar of recovery.
This September 22d, 1903.
P. E. WHITE,
?-23-6t Adm rix j. A. White.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-29

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund ine money
1t It fails to euro. E. w. Groves slg-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
QUEEN ALEXANDRA WAS
IN PERIL FROM a FIRE

London, Dec. IA fire occurred in
Queen AleNandra's bed room at Sand
ringham. 1t broke out in the CHM
ncy tiue. where beam is supposed to
have been Smouldering for some days.
Considerable damage was done before
the fire was eXtinguished.
Ii appears that the queen had a very
nslrroW escape with her life. Miss
Charlotte KnollyS was fortunately
awakened by the smoke in her bed
room. which is Immediately below the
chamber occupied by her majesty. Miss
Kno'IyS rushed uptairs TO the queen ;
apartment and aroused her majesty.
Both the queen and her secretary. who
were clad only in dressing gowns, es-
capped from the burning room not a
moment too soon, as the floor of the
queens apartment elapsed almost i'm
mediately. carrying with it her ma
jeSty'S bed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
.PITTSBURG SCENE
OF DISASTROUS FIRE
Blaze in a Cork Factory EndangeTs
the Lives Of
Many.

Pittsburg. Dec. 11.-Seven persons
were seriously burned and a number
Of others sustained slight injuries to-
day i'm Il fire and boiler explosion at
Armstrong; cork factory. One man
is missing. Over Il hundred girls were
carried by police and tiremen from the
second floor by means of ladders.
Dubuque. Iowa. Dee. 1.-The local
plant Of the National Biscuit com
puuy was destroyed by fire last night.
When discovered the front portion Of
the three-story brick was mass of
flames. and soon after the front wall
fell. q squad of firemen narrowly eS-
Gaping being caught under the debris.
The fire is thought To have started in
the oven room. The loss il 100000. in
surance about 80 per cent.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dee. l1.-Fire
destroyed the wholesale millinery
stock of Lyman Bros. last night. The
loss i SS5.O0O. with about half that
amount If insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
WEALTHY PHILADELPHIA
LEAVES MONEY TO SISTER

Philadelphia. Dec. 11.-Contrary to
expectations Mrs J. Edgar Thomson.
widow of former president of the
Pennsylvania railroad. who died last
month. did not add Ear estate to that
of her husband. whose will provided
for the establishment and maintenance
of an orphanage for daughters of rail
roads employees. Mrs. ThOmson's will
devises her entire estate to her sister.
ChriStiana Benuer Smith. absolutely,
but directs that the latter and her
brother. Henry L. Smith. shall become
trutees of the charity founded by Mr..
Thomson.
This addition to the number of truS-
tees of the institution is made in ac-
cOrdance with the will of Thomson
which provided that the trustees might
be increased to not more than six adj
ditiOnal members. The Orphanage was
planned many years ago by Mr.. and
Mrs Thomson. There are at present
about twenty orphan girl inmates of the
home. There is also a summer home for
these girls at Elberton. y. J. 1t is
expected that the new institution to Oe
erected will accommodate 300 girls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
SEEKS TO KNOW
LAW IN THE CASE
Purport of a Resolution in Senate
Rearing on Pan
anna.

Washington. Dec. 1l.-.At the begin
ming Of today's session of the senate
Culberson introduced Il resolution in
structing the committee ON judiciary
to inquire into the question of the
right of the department Of Panama to
establish an independent government.
The resolution went over until to-
morrow.
Washington. Dec. 11.-Secretary
Moody has received a cablegram from
Rear Admiral Glass saying the rumor
had reached Panama .. small body of
troops had landed on Colombian ter
ritory with a view of marching over
land to the isthmus. Glass has been
unable to confirm the report.
Information has reached the state
department to the effect that the Co
Iombian troops which were said to
have landed at the mouth of the At
ratio river to march ON the isthmus.
have been withdrawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
GOVERNM HAS
THE FIRST RIGHT
Can Take Fish for Propagating Pur-
poses as it Sees
Fit.

Marquette. Mich, Dec. 11.-Judge
VANITY, in the United States court at
Grand Rapids. has decided that the
federal statutes are paramount in the
matter of catching fish in Lake SUI
perior water for prOpagating purposes.
The case arose from the recent ar
rest here of Superintendent Wires, of
the government hatchery at Duluth,
together with his employees and the
masters and crews of the fishing tugs
involved, and the seizure of the nets
and other paraphernalla by the state
game warden's department on the
ground that the state law providing
a closed season was being violated.
Following this action the federal au-
thorities secured an injunction re-
straining further interference on the
part of the state officials, and this in
junction IS now continued by Judge
VANITY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
ACCOMPLICE WAS
TOO SUSCEPTIBLE
Reason Plans of an Italian Villain
Failed to
Garry.

Rome, Dec. 10.-One of the strangest
of crimes has had i most dramatic So
luton. \ young man named Beretta.
a millionaire of Milan. and Il famous
sportsman. was invited by the Cheva-
lier Angelo Necchio. an organizer of
sporting shows. to his villa outside of
Milan, on the preteXt that Beretta eX-
anime some old pictures. Once there
Beretta was seized and bound. and
obliged. with a revolver pointed at his
head. TO make will leaving his for
tune of Necchio. besides writing a let
ter saying he had committed suicide.
Necchio then left the villa, after in
Structing an accomplice to drown
Beretta the next day in Il bath and
carry the body for away from the
villa. so as to give NecchiO Il chance to
prove an alibi. But the heart of Nec-
chiO's accomplice softened, and he set
Beretta at liberty. and NecchiO. who
read in the newspapers that his plot
had been discovered. disappeared. He
then committed suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11

America that the strain upon the
Monroe doctrine will eventually result
in Il conflict Hawaii being strategic
point no nation. he said, would make
any attempt upon the short line of the
Pacific states until the capture of the
Hawaiian islands had been effected.
Reflection on German Americans.
Colonel Jones' report quotes Gener-
nj Macarthur as saying that the Pan
Germanic doctrine which is being
spread throughout the world is being
fostered and propagated by the i'm
perial government in every possible
way. 1t is strong and getting strong
er wherever German people settle. even
among Germans who have been citi-
zenS of the United States for years.
In connection Herewith one fact can
not be overlooked. to-wit: There were
few Germans in the United States army
during the war with Spain. so few, in
deed. that the presence of Il German
was noted as being Il rare occurrence.
German Colonial Policy.
His further reported statements are
as follows: The theater of operations
is charging gradually into the Pacific.
The German people are multiplying
very rapidly and emigrating in large
numbers, the tide of emigration being
directed by the German government
toward South America. The manu-
ftured products of the German en-
pire Overbalance their consumption. so
that market has to be obtained for
the surplus. The known policy of the
emperor is to acquire colonies which
will provide markets for such over
production, and places to which the
tide of emigration shall be directed for
strengthening the fatherland.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11

AUGUST BEBEL, GERMAN SOCIALIST LEADER
preston of weakness, not of strength" 3"
In the course of a ferociouS attack on
Russia, which caused the supporters
of the ministry to shake their heads
in diSmay because such language about
4 neighborinS power seldom had been
heard in the German parliament. Herr
Bebel said: Russia is essentially a
barbarous stae. against whose bestiali-
ties all the European governments
have made no protest"
The speaker then alluded to kisch-
eneff, where. he said. the authorities
stood by and watched murders" He
asserted that Il Russian general had
driven thousands of Chinese into the
Amur spy at Sofia had resulted in
finding among his papers document
airy proofs that Russia was privy to
the plan to asSaSSinate King Alex
ander months before the event oc-
Cured"
Replying to Herr Bebel, Chancellor
Won Buelow declared that mOnarchies
made more rapid progress socially than
republics. because a monarch occupied
a position of independence, above
classes and parties. In no republic
had so much been done for the work
ingmen as in imperial Germany. he
said.
Won Buelow bantered Bebel for an
hour. Your ideals could only be real
lied in PlatO's Republic 3" said he
where every one was an angel" and,
turning to Bebel with farcieaI in
tonation, the chancellor added what a
lovely angel you would make. 1 fear
that we shall not realize such a para
disc
You would not be in it,anxhow,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
TO WITHDRAW ARTILLERY
TEMPORARILY FROM CUBA

Washington, Dec. lin view of the
report of the joint army and navy
board which recently visited the Uni
ted naval stations at Guantanamo and
Bahai Honda, Cuba, that it will be at
least year before either of these sta
tions can be ready for coast artil-
lery force, the war department has
determined to withdraw the nth, 10th
and 22nd artillery companies. now at
Havana and Santiago, and keep them
in the United States until they are
needed at the naval stations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
Making Trouble in France.

Paris. Dee. 11.-Considerable appre-
hension is beginning to be felt in Off
cial quarters here over the results of
the anti-Panama campaign which is
understood to have the personal SYM
pathy and direction of President Mar
roquin. of Colombia The purpose of
the movement seemingly is to cause Il
division within the Panama company
with the view to securing reconsid-
GRAFTON of the cOmpany's favorable
course towards the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
Better Outlook at Butler

Butler, Pa, Dec. II. Wednesday
night was the first night in two weeks
in which no one succumbed to typhoid
fever. DIR. McClung. of New York. and
number of other New Workers have
volunteered to help the relief commit
tee and have been assigned to duty
The total number of deaths to date is
fifty-one and the total number of cases,
including those existing. those recov-
cred. and those in which death has oc-
Cured, is nearly 1 800.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
TOWN WROUGHT UP
Rising Sun, Ind in a State of
Turmoil Over a Muir
der.
PROMINENT WOMAN VICTIM
Twin Brother With Whom She
QuarreIed is Sus-
pected.

Rising Sun. Ind. Dec. II. - This
place of less than 1000 people has been
intensely excited since Miss Elizabeth
Gillespie was shot az her parlor Win
dow last Tuesday evening. The eX-
element increased when the grand
jury began its investigation into the
matter. and since Miss Gillespie's
death yesterday afternoon threatening
conditions exist here. Prosecutor Dl-
Wis, Sheriff Rump, Mayor Matson. Mar
Shal Overly. Officer Dorrell. Recorder
Sine and others here. as we'll as Off
GERS from Aurora, secured such" in
formation that Judge George Downey
convened the grand jury in special ses-
sion and Circuit Prosecutor Theo. Wul-
berger has arrived from Dillsboro to
assist the prosecution.
Family Is Prominent.
The Gillespie 'mily was one of the
most prominent in Ohio county. The
victim was Il lady of literary and muSi-
cal attainments. Miss ELIJAH beth Gill
lespie was SO years old. and lived alone
with her mother. Margaret Gillespie.
aged 30. Across the street from them
lived the victims twin brother James.
and her sister. Mrs. w. r. Seward.
Il widow. Members of these two house
holds were not on speaking terms Aft
er the death of the father. Dr. Will
lam Gillespie, they quarreled over the
estate. Two years ago James left his
mother and Elizabeth to live with Mrs
Seward. Recently the. mother decided
her DrODprtV TO Eliza beth Since then
the rela between the twins be-
came more strenuous. This brother is
suspected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
MONTANA LEGISLATURE
COMPLETES IT'S BUSINESS

Helena. Mont, Dec. 11.-After pass
ing the fair trial'' laN. for which it
convened in extraordinary session, the
legislature adjourned sine die today.
The bill allows changes of venue in
civil cases and provides for review by
the supreme court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
Anti-sa!onn L.agne nmcers.

Washington. Ire. 1.-THE Ameri-
can Anti-Saloou League has re-elect-
ed PEc>idcn. Luther =. Wilson. Of this
city. and all the present officers. eX-
CCpt general superintendent ana corre-
spending secretary. Rev. I'r. L. \. Ba-
!lcr of Ohio. being elected to the for
mcr office. aud Professor c. NJ Barker,
of Boston. to the latter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
GUNB0AT CAsTINE AGROUND
IN THE DELAWARE RIvEF

Philadelphia. Dee. 1.-THE gunboat
Castine, which sailed last night for
Key West, went aground today in the
Delaware river below Marcus Hook.
The Castine is lying directly across
Samoset is alongside the gunboat and
will attempt to release her at the next
high tide
The Castine was tioated this after
noon apparently undamaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
Imprisoned in the Ice.

st. Louis. Dec. 11.-SurFOunded by
grinding ice. its coal bunkers empty
and its engines dead, the ferryboat
Monzo Church. with sixty passengers
aboard. lay helpless in the river for
three hours, 800 yards from the Illinois
shore. Among the passengers We're six
members of the Merchants Exchange
on their way to East St Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
GRAND JURY LETS BIG
FOUR employees GO FREE

Peoria. Dec. 1.-THE grand jury has
ignored the charges against the Big
Four trainmen whom the corouer's
jury held for the fremont wreck.
Both men have been released.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
Lnok. Rr,gIt ror TeelotnIIers.

Des MoineS. Ia. Dec. 10. w.
Stewart. of Chicago. chairman Of the
national Prohibition committee. is at
tending meeting of the state central
committee here. Stewart says there
never was brighter prospects for the
Prohibition party. He declared mon
ey for campaign expenses was coming
in pIentifully.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
Too strenuons for the Cn-Eds.

Ann ArbOr. Mich. Dec II. - Miss
Emily Stark. coed athlete at the
University of Michigan, sprained her
neck in a girls mock foot ball game
in the women's gymnasium. The game
was played without the knowledge of
the physical director. While rushing
the ball Miss Stark fell, was trampled
on, and her neck twisted. The other
girls, fearing her neck was broken,
made her lie still until physician ar
rived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
Predicted a War With
the Kaiser's
Forces.
TALKED AT HONOLULU
Declares Later That
He Has Been Mis-
represented.

Honolulu, Dec. IL Major General
Macarthur during a military confer
ence here said that in all probability
war would take place between the
United States and Germany in the near
luture. which makes the Hawaiian Ma
tional Guard of national Importance
He believes that German interests are
growing to such an extent in South
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
British Cruiser Is Floated.

Victoria, Il. c., Dec. 1.-THE British
cruiser Flora, which crashed into the
rock at Village Point a week ago, has
been fiOated, the vessel having mean
while been lightened until she was a
mere shell. She is not leaking badly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
INVITED TO VISIT THE FAIR

Washington. Dec. IA delegation
of st. Louis citizens headed by Expo
sition President Francis. called on
President Roosevelt today and invited
him to visit st. Louis during the expo
sitiun and to present medals to the
winners of the Olympian games. The
president promised to take the invita-
ton under consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
Beveridge Now anil.

Grencastle. Ind. Dec II. - Senator
Albert ]. Beveridge. who delivered the
principal address at the exercises in
connection with the Inauguration of
DR. Edwin Holt Hughes as president of
Depauw university. has had the de-
gree of Ill. ID. conferred upon him by
the institution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
Over Three Hundred Insane
Soldiers and Sailors in Year

Washington, Dec. 11.-During the
last fiscal year 320 soldiers and sailors
were sent to the government hospital
for the insane, according to the an
nual report just issued by the board
of visitors. At present there are 3,05O
patients in the asylum. The dentist
was one of the busiest men in the hos
pitaI during the year, extracting 1905
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
Young King of Spain Believed
to Have Killed Game Keeper

Madrid. Dee. 1.-THE official story
of the shooting of a royal game keep
er during the royal hunt at Casa de
Campo several days ago, has itthat
the game keeper accidentally shot
himself. The first story had it that u
shepherd had been shot by game
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-11
ALL STATES BUT
HAWAII THERE
Full Representation at Meeting of
National Republican
Committee.

Washington. Dec. 11.-When the re-
publican national committee was call
ed to order today by Chairman Hanna
every state and territory except Ha-
waii was represented by a regular
member or proxy. The principal bus
mess to be transacted is the selection
of time and place for holding the next
national convention.