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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22


only got to lift that foot OF the bar
and--"
Il shall 60 over. | know | shall go
over" she said. pathetically.
"No, you won't" said |. "It only
requires confidence, Imagine you're
on horse and"
"But l don't ride horse this way"
said Chloe, miserably.
NO" said l. but men do; and wom-
en- are Just as good as------''
"It's cruel OF you--it's beastly, when
I'm in such perllr' sobbed Bohun. She
clutched wildly for me with the trem.
bling hand she had dIsengaged. /
seized II and her.
"Now Just lift that foot" enjoined.
Chloe's weight lay limp on my shoul-
der.
II can't get It free. It's stuck" she
said pitifully. / moved closer, still
with my burden on my shoulder. and
loosed the dainty foot. "Now." l said
She lifted 1t gingerly. "Don't mind
your ankles" l said.
"Oh, but ann" Her foot went
back. "Shut your eyes, please" she
entreated. shut my eyes. The next
instant the weight on me was doubled
and two arms went strangllngly about
my neck. AS have explained, the
foothold descended into a hollow.
went down preciptately, on my head. l
saw several cornhelds and two or three
stiles; also more than one Chloe. But
seemed content to be there. Miss
Bohun extricated herself quickly.
"Oh, are you hurt? oh, how dread.
full of me" she said. "Oh, please dc
speakw
II liked It," / said, "and I'm only
hurt in one place"
"I-you frightened me-" she said
with a serious little laugh. "Im sorry
is 1t your headY
I shook 1t and sat up. "No, luckily
was born thick-headed."
"Your-your knee?" she inquired
again, hesltatlngly.
Certainly not my knee" replied.
''Then---" Chloe turned away
She might have asked further ques
tions, but she didn't. She was busy
smoothing her skirt. II can't think
why they make such horrible things
she said.
"Oh, but any woman can get over q
stile," told her. She made no reply
but turned right away. Please"
called, won't you help me up7"
Miss Bohun turned back reluctantly
made face of pain.
"Its your ankleT she said, with
sudden anxiety. WINGED and tool
her hand, and then was on my feet
with that hand in mine.
"No, it's here" I said in lower
voice, laying that hand on my heart
''It was here long ago." drew her tC
me.
"Do you always do that to people
you help over stlles7" asked Chloe, be
tween a smile and sob.--Sketch.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22
An oplnlon of I.awTers.

"Now. Jimmie. when you're on the
Witness stand he sure ana tell the
TRUTH aald the father 10 his son. DO.
fore the trial,
"But. father" began the boys
who saw conviction staring them In
the face II the truth was told.
"nut nothing, my boy" broke in the
parent; "you tell the truth. sayt
The lawyer will do lying enough for
all OF usr'--Yonkera Statesman.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22

tie you would be more than a match
for a man."
She looked away across the corn.
"Do-do you think soT" she said, hest.
tatingly: and added. after a pause. II
Il don't think I'm so-Fm not what
you'd call muscular"
"Well. perhaps not I assented. ex-
amining her appraisingly; 'but sinewy,
say"
How absurdr' said Chloe, quite
snappishly, as she walked on. / fol-
lowed. The deep, spreading shadows
of the bushes at the end of the field
enveloped us.
Another stile." said l, cheerfully.
Dear me, that's the fourthr' said
Chloe, resignedly. II do wish they'd
make gates between the fields"
"a stiles more picturesque" said I.
VERY possibly" said Miss Bohun.
lndifferently. "It's certainly not as
convenient"
"Ah." said 1, smiling, there's one
thing, at any rate, in which men are
superior. They can negotiate stile."
'Indeedp said Chloe, loftily. II
should have thought the feat was not
impossible for a woman" pursed up
my lips. ANY woman can get over
stiles" she said, warmly. seeing my
skepticism.
"Oh, I've no doubt" said I, politely.
Its nonsense your saying that
when l can see you don't believe it."
said Miss Bohun. You're simply
pleased to be sarcastic all along"
shrugged my shoulders. She march
ed coldly and confidently toward the
stile. 1t took Off a high ground, which,
| suppose, accounted for the absence
OF step. But there were two cross
bars to assist the climber. l thought
Chloe's face fell as she noted 1t.
LET ME give you hand" l said.
''Nonsensev' she replied. II don't
want any assistance. It's quite easy"
She put the hand which was not en-
numbered by the sunshade on the top
bar and placed one neat foot on the
lowest. Then she hesitated.
Perhaps I'd better take the sun,
shade" suggested.
She did not answer at once; then, "lf
you wish it" she replied, nonchalant-
ly, though It's of no consequence"
/ took the sunshade and waited,
Chloe's two feet were now on the
lowest bar. She peered over. The
stile let down beyond in a big drop
into kind Of hollow or ditch.
"Oh!" said she. II didn't"
was still waiting.
II wish you'd go on and not stare in
that atrocious way" said she, with
asperity.
/ begged pardon, vaulted the stile
with one hand and strolled on. Pres.
entity looked back. Miss Bohun was
seated astride the top bar, clinging
with both hands to 1t. Her face was
deeply flushed.
do go onl' she called out, vehe-
mently. / went on leisurely. But
somehow, I could not make up my
mind to walk briskly. She did not
join me, 80 flung myself on the grass
and pulled out a cigarette. Then
heard my name called in distressful
voice. stood up and looked around
Miss Bohun was astride the top bar
and she was pinker than ever
please come-don't be so unl1indv
she cried with tears in her voice.
hurried back like the wind.
"oh. just give me your handp pant
ed Chloe, nervously lifting one from
the bar. II can't-it's such a long
drop. I can't get NY"
"Wait a bit" said l, considering
You're half way over now. You've
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22

There IL q good deal in print about
the contagious laugh, but how often
do you hear IT. The writer Of this
knows but two people Of all his aO>
quaintance who have . laugh that Is
esztagiouA
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22

Advertising is becoming more and
more necessity, says the Grand Rap
ids Post, and retail merchants are fast
realizing the fact that money invested
in good newspaper advertising pays a
most handsome rate of interest, tlgur-
ing upon the increased business ro-
ceived.
1t is not the merchant that has edu.
Gated the public to reading these ad.
vertisements, but the public has con.
vinced the dealer that the merchant
whose advertisement appears upon Ger.
tain days each week Is eagerly watch.
ed for by the housewife to take al.
vantage OF special bargains. etc, Of
fered as an inducement 10 bring the
prospective purchaser to his particular
store.
OF 30 great an Importance has ad'
vertising become that the manager OF
one of Chicago's largest stores, In re-
ported interview published In one Of
the leading advertising journals recent
ly, said In part:
"Of such Importance has advertis'
ing become that should the volume OF
our business or other causes make II
necessary to economize 1t certainly
would not be on our advertising bills
IL anything, our expense in this direc-
ton would be increased"
This statement coming from this
source, is necessarily of Importance
for firms who spend thousands Of dol.
lars annually in this direction have
studied the advertising problem and
traced results until satisfied that news
paper advertising Is an absolute neces
sity to successfully conduct business
OF today.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22
nnhIn,i,hn nnra.

"The stock rsiser." remarked the NOR
ali1er. 'ottcn hnas Il dltiicult 70 make
both ends NEE"
Il guess that's right" remarked tho
demoraliEcr; "but the check raiser IL
nearly always sure OF his board and
lodging"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22
Two Poln,s Of view.

"An empty barrel gives ts- ioudest
sound" said the philosopher.
'rhat's where you so lanle,' rejoined
the politician. During the political eam-
palgn well.hlled harl talks the loud
est. SeeY"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22

The checks which King Edward OF
England uses for bis private business are
drawn or his personal account at
Cou,ts'. The signature IL Edward r."
followed by small royal crown.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22
somewhat D,mercnt.

Tom--nid you ever notice With what
style and grandeur Miss FlatleIgh sweeps
into a rooml
Jack--Yes; but whee Il comes to
sweeping ont room she isn't In II with
her puor old mother.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22
aals Point or view.

Wlte--Accordlng TO the papers dress
goods will come much higher thls season
than last.
Husband--Well, I am glad OF Il. I
never did approve Of these deeollsts cos-
tunes.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22

For forty years. riao's Cure for Con.
sumption has cured coughs aud colds. AZ
druggists. Price Is cents.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22

Mothers win hnd Mrs. winssS=='s Soothing
Syrup tho best remedy 60 use for their children
during thu teeshing period.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22

"You were long time in the far
corner Of the conservatory with Mr..
Willing last evening"" suggested the
mother. "What was going onT'
"Do you remember the occasion on
which you became engaged to papa r.
inquired the daughter, by way Of re-
ply.
"Of course dol"
''Then 1t ought not to be necessary
for you to ask any questions"
Thus gently the news was broken
that they were to have son-in-law.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22

Farmers say they cannot sell fancy
live stock at home; the neighbors pre-
fer to send 10 another State, and pay
more money.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22

"Wait a bit" said l, considering.
You're half way over now. You've
The commonwealth., 1904-06-23

Have we suggested single condl-
ton that exists in Scotland Neck ?
Then We have shown one OF the little
leaks to the prosperity of the town.
No; the thing to do is for each and
every one to patronize people at home
as far as possible, so that as much
money may be kept here as possible.
We ought to rise superior to little
preiudices which are engendered in
the spirit OF jealousy, envy or what not,
and every one should desire the high
est prosperity aud most signal success
FOR every other. When the people OF
any town and community will d. this
then their general prosperity is assured
aud VIXEN they refuse to do this then
their prosperity will be In doubt.
Can. Scotland Neck make any i'm
provements In theso matters? Let
every one consider it we'll.
The commonwealth., 1904-06-23
HON. CLAUDE KITCHIN NOMI-
MATED FOR CONGRESS.

The Congressional convention for
this the Second district was held in
Wilson Tuesday. There was large
representation of delegates from all
the counties.
Hon. J. w. Granger called the con.
yention to order and made ringing
speech for Democracy. Hon. F. D.
Winston was made permanent chair
man, who made happy speech.
Hon. G. G. Daniels placed Hen.
Claude Kitchin in nomination jol
Congress to succeed himself the second
time. There being no opposition, the
nomination was made by acclamation
Mr.. Kitchin addressed the convention
in a brief but stirring speech. thank
ing the people tor their confidence ir
thus trusting to him their interests fo
the third time.
1t was a most harmonious conven
ton.
The commonwealth., 1904-06-23
A GOOD ENTERPRISE.

The local columns of this issue tell
of a cotton seed oil mill that is to be
established here in time for handling
this years crop of cotton seed. This is
an enterprise that THE COMMONWEALTH
has often asked the people of the town
to establish, and we are glad to an
nounce it now.
This is Zone thing which the peo-
pie of the entire community can en-
courage and help. Let those who
handle cotton seed meal and hulls
make their calculations now to place
all the business they can with the new
mill In Scotland Neck and thus aid in
the establishing of good and sutstan-
tial business in the town that will do
the town and comm unity mucl good.
The commonwealth., 1904-06-23
RINGWOOD FARMERS.

Correspondence to The Commonwealth.
Ringwood, N. c., June 81, 1904.
Recent and warm weather cause
crops to grow finely.
Mr.. G. A. Spivey has the finest crop
of tobacco, with Mess. George and AL.
Threewiths close seconds. They are
painstaklng farmers and succeed in
making remunerative crops every year.
Rev. Mr.. Taylor preached fine ser
mon at Central Cross church yester-
Gay.
Fruit is ripening and there is fairly
good crop of plums, peaches and ap-
pies. There is disease amongst cab
bage which cause them to turn white
and rot.
There is complaint about some of
the nominees for the Offices and some
of them will not be supported.
A colored woman, the wife of Baldy
Hardy near Ransom's bridge, has drop
sy and has not lain down for six
months. She was tapped and eight
gallons of water by measurement taken
from her body. She now can lie down.
The commonwealth., 1904-06-23
ANOTHER COTTON PEST.

Selma, Ala, June 16.-A king OF
cotton bugs, not known to any farmers
in this section, has been found in the
cotton, and specimens OF the pest were
to-day sent to New Orleans. The new
bug Is not a member, so far as known,
of any weevil or families so far as re-
ported. It is very small, but masses in
sucn quantities that it seems like q
blight. It is prevalent all over the
county, and already has done much
damage. 1t kills every leaf and branch
1t attacks and is said to have alarmed
some of tie planters.
The commonwealth., 1904-06-23

Mr.. G. L. Stevens, Editor of the New
Berne Journal, was assaulted on the
streets of that town last Saturday by
w. w. Clark, prominent attorney of
the town. The latter had become Of
tended at some editorial utterances by
Editor Stevens concerning the appoint
ment OF delegates TO the Democratic
State Convention.
The commonwealth., 1904-06-23
LIGHTNING KILLS A FARMER,

Morning Post.
Plymouth, N, c., June 18-Yester-
day afternoon about 80 O'Clock light
ming Instantly killed Lewis G. Latham,
farmer who lived about three miles
from Plymouth. He had been hoeing
peanuts and was on his way to the
house when killed. Mr.. Latham was
% years of age. He leaves a young
wife, to whom he was married last
year.
The commonwealth., 1904-06-23
ExECuTRlx'S NOTICE.

Having this day qualified as e-ecu-
trix of Jesse E. Hux, deceased, late OF
Halifax county, N. c., this is to notify
all persons having claims against the
estate of said deceased to exhibit them
to me or my attorneys, w. A. & r. g.
Dunn, Enfield, N. c.. on or before the
10th day OF May, 1905, or this notice
will be plead in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate Will
please make immediate settlement.
This 10th day of May, 1904.
ELIZABETH ADKINS,
5-19-6t Executrix.
The commonwealth., 1904-06-23
What is t"TEETHINA"a Well, 'tis
this.

A tasteless powder that will kiss
From baby's brow the fever glow
That teething always brings, you know.
"TEETHINA" Overcomes and coun-
teracts the Effects of Summer Heat,
Aids Digestion, Regulates the Bowels,
Gives rosy cheeks, health and happi-
ness to babies.
The commonwealth., 1904-06-23
A CONTINUAL STRAIN.

Many men and women are constant,
Iy subjected to what they commonly
term ga continual strain" because OF
some financial or family trouble. 1t
wears and d,stresses them both men,
tally and physically, affecting their
nerves badly and bringing on liver and
kidney ailments, with the attendant
evils of constipation, loss of appetite,
s'eeplessness, low vitality and despon-
aency. They cannot, as rule, get rid
Ct this continual strain," but they
can remedy its Notwithstanding effects
by taking frequent doses of Green's
august Flower. 1t tones up the liver,
stimulates the kidneys, insures healthy
bodily functions, gives vim and spirit
to ones whole being, and eventually
d:spels the physical or mental distress
caused by that continual strain -
Ttlal bottle of August Flower, 25c. +;
r =gular size, 75c. At all druggists. E.
T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth., 1904-06-23
NEWS GLEANINGs.

The Gloucester Hotel at Monroe was
destroyed by fire few nights ago. The
loss was $4,000. It will be rebuilt at
once.
The North Carolina Bar Association
was in session In Charlotte the fret
three days of this week, and there was
a large attendance of the members OF
the association.
In Yadkin caunty farmer named
w. G. Holcomb was instantly killed by
lightning a few days ago. Two fine
milch COWS were killed by lightning
during the same storm.
A correspondent to the Charlotte OBJ
server says that smallpox has been dis
turbing the people of Ashe county for
two weeks. 1t Is a mild form, but a
strict quarantine has been established
against 1t.
The Charlotte Observer says that
$3.50, 600 is now being spent tor new
buildings in Charlotte, and that more
than million dollars will be spent
during the year in MISUNDERSTANDING
factories, mercantile buildings an d
dwellings.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-29
Things You Ought to Know.

Did you know that in the various or
phan institutions in South Carolina
above seven hundred orphans are
gathered for educational purposes?,
Did you know that it cost an average
OF at least five dollars month to pro-
vide for each one Of these?
Did you know that the summer time,
when other people are living in plenty,
is usually the hardest tmo of the year
with our orphans, and in every cage the
institntion treasures are emptyP
Did you know that contributions of
flour, rice. meal, moasses, bacon, and
other groceries are as acceptable as cash
Did yon know that all of these orphan
children are the children of Your de-
ceased brothers and sisters?
Did you know that if you failed to
help them they will surely sufferP
The Connie Maxwell Baptist) Orphan.
age is located at Greenwood, the Ep-
worth (MethodisD Orpbanage, at Co
lumbia.
The Thornwell Orphanage, which now
cares for and educates family of 23O, is
at Clinton, Sonth Carolina. At this lat
ter institution, though under the care of
Presbyterians, over half of the children
are of Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran,
Episcopalian or other parentage. Send
your gifts to Rev. VIM. p. Jacobs, Presi-
dent,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-29
Roxey Sudds Kills Lille Gray.

Greenville, June 22.-With curse on
her lips, Lille Gray was shot to death
by another negro woman, named Roxey
Sudds, at IL o'clock in this city to-day.
The latter made dash for liberty inme-
diately after tho shooting, but was cap
turcd by Sheriff Gilreath before she had
got five miles out of the city. An inves-
tgation was had by the coroner this
evening, but little as to the cause of the
shooting could be learned from tho testi-
mony of witnesses examined. 1t seems
that they had been quarrelling and the
Gray woman had cursed the other and
thrown at her with an empty bottle.
Roxey then procured pistol and fired 3
shots. Two went wild of the mark, but
the third struck the woman in the back
of the head, passed entirely through the
brain and lodged in the frontal bone.
Lille was killed instantly. Jim Sudds,
the husband of the woman who did the
shooting, has also been arrested, and the
man and his wife are now confined in the
county Jail to await preliminary cxami-
nation
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-29
Trlumphs Of Modern surosrv.

Wonderful things are done for the
human body by surgery. Organs are
taken out and scraped and polished and
put back, or they may be removed en-
tirely; bones are spliced; pipes take the
place of diseased sections of veins; anti
septic dressings are applied to wounds,
bruises, burns and like injuries before
inflam nation sets in, which causes them
to heal without maturation and i'm one
third of the time required by the old
treatment Chamberlain's Pain Balm
acts on this same principle. 1t is an an
tiseptic and when applied to such in
Juries, causes them to heal very quickly.
II also allays the pain and soreness.
Keep bottle of Pain Balm in your home
and it will save you time and money, not
to mention the Inconvenience and suffer
ing which such injuries entail. For sale
by j. w. Bell, Walhalla; w. j. Lunney,
Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-29
Chief o. Police wesibroek Ccwhlasd Atlanta
Divine 10 Barber shop In Albary Ca.

r. 4. \. 4
Albany, Ga. Jaue n. Chief of Police
X, N. Wcstbrook this afternoon assaulted
DR. Len q. Broughton, of Atlanta, with
= ss :. ss:!se :. The attack ;-ss made
ina Broad street barber shop. The en-
counter caused wild exoitement
The trerble started yesterday after
noon when DIR. Broughton, who is lead
lug series of meetings at the Audito-
rum, stated in the presence OF large
congregation that rottenness pervaded
the city government Of Albany. He spe-
oially charged that Chief Of Police r. N.
Westbrook had been taken from a house
of questionable resort in state of intoxi.
cation. He promised to produce affida-
Wits TO sustain his charges II they were
desired. Chief Westbrook denied the
charges. His friends confidently stated
that he would personally resent what
they deemed an objectionable insult and
their confidence proved to be we'll
founded.
State Senatorelect Cruger Westbrook, q
son of the chief, made personal attack
on II. w. Jordan, who has been taking q
prominent part in the revival meetings.
and who, it was alleged, had furnished
DR.. Broughton with the information
which had been used in the sensational
charges made.
This afternoon, just before O'Clock,
DIR. BrOughton went into Broad street
barber shop, accompanied by several Of
his friends. In q few minutes he was
followed by Chief Westbrook. DIR.
Broughton was in a barber's chair. Chief
Westbrook made several inquiries. as to
which of the several gentlemen who were
being shaved was the Atlanta divine
AS soon as he identified DR.. Broughton
the chief procured a heavy rawhide whip
and struck him three or four times, but
owing to the interference of dozen per-
sons, the blows did not take full effect
There were several side fights precipi-
tated in tho excitement. 1t is charged
by n number of persons who were present
that DR.. Broughton had pistol aud
threatened to use it. He assumed the
defensive with heavy iron cuspidore,
held tightly in one hand, the other hand
being thrust deep into one of his coat
pockets. Chief Westbrook used some
unprintable language in denouncing DR..
Broughton, who did not reply. The
chief said:
81 will beat you to a frazle if have to
follow you to Atlanta"
The affair has created intense excite
ment and further sensational develop
ments are predicted.
DIR. Broughton has issued the following
account of the affair from Albany:
/ was attacked i'm barber shop here
this afternoon by the chief of police and
struck over the head with some
thing like the loaded butt end of a
whip. Friends protected and mob was
threatened. Albany's good people, in
cluding the mayor, are enraged at such a
cOwardly attack. No wound from tho
lick. Len G. Broughton.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-06-29
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Tho friends of j. l.. Talley respectfully
announce him as a candidate for County
Commissioner, subject to the action of
the Democratic party in the primary
election.
The friends of f. d. Rothell respect-
fully announce him as candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the
action of the, Democratic party in the
primary election.
BY request of friends we hereby an
nounce Nathaniel Phillips as candidate
for re- election as County Commissioner,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party in the primary election.
BY request of friends we hereby an
nounce j. II. Zachary as candidate for
reelection as County Commissioner, sub
Ject to the action of the Democratic
party in the primary election.
hereby announce myself candidate
for County Commissioner, subject to the
action of the Democratic party in the
primary election. Jackson l.. Miller.