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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used tor sixty years by millions OF
mothers tor their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. It soothes
the child, softens the gums, alias all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
tremedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by Druggists in ever part Of the
world. twenty-five cents bottle. Be
sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14

II notice young widow Prettyman
doesn't have her widows weeds 20
much in evidence now" "No; she's
clearing those weeds away. I believe
she sees signs of second crop of Or
anpe blossoms" -Philade)phi Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14

He had just been succeeded by
Ganymede as cupbearer. iii he doesn't
do" groaned the gods, I'VE shall proba-
bly, have to get a Chinaman." Thus
we zee that the servant question was
rife even in Olimpus.-New York Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14

Willing-What makes you think
that it is always the wicked that walk
in slippery pieces? Billing-I have
heard what they said when they drop
ped.-Pbiladelphia Telegraph.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14
A THOUGHTFUL MAN.

NJ. NJ. Austin. of Winchester, Ind, !,
knew what to do In the hour OF need.
His wife had such an. unusual case OF
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought OF and
tried DR.. Kings New Lille Pills and
she got relief at once and was finally
cured. Only 25c, at E. T. Whitehead
e. Co. 3 drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14
SERIOUS STOMACH TROUBLE
CURED.

I was troubled with distress in my
stomach, sour stomach and vomiting
spells, and can truthfully say that
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets cured me.-M1s. T. V. Will
liams, Laingsburg, Mich. These tab
let's are guaranteed to cure every case
of stomach trouble of this character.
For sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co.,
Scotland Neck, and Leggett's Drug
Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14
MAKES A CLEAN SWEEP.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. Of all the Salves you
ever heard Of, Bucklen's Arnlca Salve
IS the best. It sweeps away and cures
Burns. Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers,
Skin Eruptlons and Piles. It's only
25c, and guaranteed to give satisfaction
by E. T. Whitehead & Co., Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14

The day of theoretic Christianity is
past, and the era of practical religion
is at hand. The Christian life Is the
strenuous life, the practical, helpful
l,fe.-Rey. Samuel B. Moore, Christ
ian, St. Louis.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14

The manhood that reigns and sur
wives is the spiritual man, which grad
ually, under divine guidance, comes
into possession OF Its powers and at
death passes through the gates beyond
the years.-Rey DR.. G. V. Vosbureh,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14

The United States furnished $780,
OOO, 900 of the 1926, 600, 900 worth of
gold which the world produced In
1902. Colorado produced SIS, 00O, 900,
California 5 16,OOO,O 900 and Alaska 49,
100000.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14

Peace is the condition of the discoy-
cry of all truth, OF the mastery of al
power and OF the possession OF all haI
piness.-Rev. DIR. Mjnot J. Savage,
Unitarian, New York.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14
Consumption

The only kind of consump-
ton to fear is neglected
consumption"
People are learning that con-
sumption is a durable disease.
1t is neglected consumption
that is so often incurable.
At the faintest suspicion of
consumption get a bottle OF
SCOTS Emulsion and begin
regular doses.
The use of SCOTS Emulsion
1t once, has, in thousands of
cases, turned the balance in
:avor of health.
Neglected consumption does
1ot exist where SCOTS Emul-
sion is.
Prompt use of SCOTS Emul-
sion checks the disease while it
can be checked.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists.
>oo-4Is Pearl Street, New York.
eoc and 6, 90: all druggists
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14

When the world is unable to under
stand man 1t dubs him a crank.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14

CUT THIS OUT TO-DAY-MAIL TT TO
Box 166, Greensboro, N. Q.
flease send me your illustrated Hand Book (No 23)
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-14

UPTOWN TICKET OFFICE,
Marlborough House Building,
G. II. GATTIs, G. T. and p. A.
Phones III. Raleigh, N. e.
4. P. Smith, 7. P. A., Raleigh, NC
c. B. Ryan, Gen1 Passenger Agent,
Portsmouth, Va.
Jas. NJ. Barr, President & Gen. Mgr.
Portsmouth, Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-07
AWeqvXear
C0nquest&
BY
CHARLES MOREAU HARGEP
A Story of the Great Southwest

REAT clouds of yellow dust, a
" dazzling blue sky, sweeping
winds. long reaches of level
landslide midwinter southwest, and
on the siding the palatial train of the
cattle king who was now off among
the ranches looking after sleek and
well-bred herds.
The cattle kings daughter. whose
prospective wealth entitled her to the
rank of princess, sat under the striped
awning on the rear platform of the
train, gazing YEARLY at the monot-
onous landscape.
How long are We to stay here?"
she demanded Of the porter who was
1ndustriously trying to keep the leath-
er-covered chairs clean. He did not
answer-he did not know She went
back to the parlor of the other private
car and accOsted the quiet woman who
sat by the window sewing. "Auntie,
how long is this to last?"
Until your father gets back or
there are orders"
I'm tired Of it-I'm going out of
doors"
She seized jacket and cap, slipped
down the side steps and disappeared
behind the squalid depot A dilapi-
dated livery stable stood in the sun
shine. Il want riding horse-Quick!"
The man fairly trembled in his anx-
iety to serve the city girl, and in
moment she was cantering over the
sand and sage brush, headed straight
for the green hills in the distance.
Away and away she sped, delighting
in the free rush of the wind, the swish
OF her pony's hoofs through the grass
and the exhilaration of the open lands.
At last she turned the horses head
where was the station? Nothing but
a rolling plain, not shining with sun
light, but dampened by shadow With
a little cry of terror she sent her
mount racing ahead and strained her
eyes for the engine smoke on the
horizon.
"Ah, there it is-but so far away,"
She surmised what had happened
her father had reached a station far
Their down the line and wired for the
train to join him, and they had not
discovered her absence before start
ing.
AS she looked she saw off to the left
another rider-a wide-hatted ranch
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-07

man-toward him she rode. AS she
drew nearer her cheeks grew red and
her eyes frightened. Once she stopped
and turned as if to leave him. Then
he came close to her.
"Oh, Mr.. Mason, what shall | do?"
Frank Mason, the handsome ranch
superintendent, scarcely recognized
her, bowling so slightly that it seemed
to be merely the motion of his horse.
What is the matter, madam"
Don't be mean"-the girls eyes
were beseeching.
But you told me never to speak to
you again-only this morning."
Yes, | know, but you see how it is
the train has gone-it is almost
evening and here l am"
1T does look serious, doesn't it?
Where do they think you are?"
They don't think Auntys prob
ably gone to sleep and won't wake up
until midnight-the others think I'm
in my room, in papa's car"
1T is serious-and nobody's at the
ranch to take care of you. suppose
they will come back tomorrow any
how"
Tomorrow" The girl fairly
screeched the word. I'VE must get
them now-to-night, don't you under
Stand-nowi"
But it is so miles to the next tele-
graph station-how can the engineer
get orders?"
He looked toward the train. which
was disappearing in a cut between
some creek bluffs mile or two below
the station.
You see, it's New Years day and
everybody but the stable boys and sta
ton agent has gone to the county seat
to a celebration. There's a dance to-
night, so they won't be home-yes, it is
serious"
Their horses were moving SLOWLY
toward the station, yet a long distance
away. They were talking earnestly
and did not notice the curious move
ments of herd of cattle that had
strayed from the grasslands toward
the station and now, hundreds and
hundreds of them, were pushing close
to the two figures. The girls bright
jacket and the flashing red of the can
that topped her brown curls may have
caused their exceeding interest When
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-07
Their Neqv Years
Dinner

900 you went to Isabel's New
- Years dinner?" said the bru-
nette. Lucky you! Tom and
l dine with his mother on the first day
Of each year, listening to a discourse
on economy which lasts from oysters
to coffee"
Knowing that all your bills will be
in the next mornings mail, too" cried
the blonde. Yes, we accepted Isa-
bells invitation, and"
How do you like Isabels new
dress? Is it as cold as"
Her reception Of tardy guest? Not
quite. l was ready at only ten min
utes after the last moment at which
we could safely start-and if that is
not being punctual, I'd like to know
what is! Eleven sharp! Jack called
to the driver, and then l looked up to
see-Isabel's old house,"
When the dinner was given to dis
play the new One?"
Exactly. After running a block
through the snow in his thin shoes and
nearly being arrested as an escaping
thief, Jack got the driver to return.
Once inside, he declared l hadn't told
him Isabel had moved"
Because he had kept on reading his
paper while you told him about it?"
Yes. l had even told him how the
bathroom was tiled. But, dear, | had
forgotten whether the new number
was $50 or $3.50"
What on earth
Jack threatened to go home and get
dinner on the chatting dish-the cook
had holiday. Then l remembered
thoughtfully writing out the address
while Mae and l discussed that new
dressmaker, and putting it in Jacks
waistcoat pocket, because I am so for
getful."
"How thoughtful
Jack gave the slip to the driver and
promised him something awful to
drive fast"
Then your troubles were ended?"
"N-no. had written down the adj
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-07

he did this over night and also wound
up the cooks alarm clock Ned duly
walked me the next morning"
With difficulty, dear"
You walked me, anyhow, and your
voice sounded like the dentists sayiug,
Step this way, please We hadn't
heard the cook go down, and going to
investigate l found her asleep. She
said the alarm had gone off at 2:15,
and she'd been up every half hour
since to see if it was i've. The volcano
was awake them
oh"
When l returned, Ned pointed to
the clock on the mantel and said it
was SLY, and we were late"
"WeH?"
'Nothing-Only that clock was
wedding present and so handsome that
nobody ever expected it to keep time.
Investigation proved it was Just four,
and we went back to bed for an hour.
l was dreaming that the cooks New
Years resolve was that she would
never leave me, when an awful noise
walked me. The cook called that if
was eight, and as breakfast had been
ready three hours she thought she'd
better call us!"
But did you reach the station in
time?"
Yes. In my haste l did my hair
with three pins and Ned put on his
dress coat and odd shoes-we are both
forgetful, you know. We scalded our
Threats with hot coffee and choked
ourselves with overdone steak. The
cabman, who had arrived at $50
sharp, demanded full pay for the time
he had waited, else he'd deduct from
the number of Neds useful eyes!"
Dreadful" chorused the guests.
while he did this the cook gave
warning and told me that the eaten on
the back cellar window was loose.
eve were in time. To Neds fever
ish inquiries the ticket agent calmly
responded, oh, yes, we had plenty of
time-24 hours and 20 minutes!'"
why, how on earth could that hap
penn"
"The train, as l said, was a new one,
put on for the first time on New Years
day, and-and the calendar to which
the agent pointed told us that to-day
was December thirty-frst!"
ELISA ARMSTRONG.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-07

huge fellow trotted in front of he.
weary horse, the girl stared about heI
in alarm.
"Oh, Franklin. Mason-look!"
The young ranchman seemed much
excited. Hurry" he exclaimed. anc
urged his horse into a run. She can
tered by his side, alarmed by the
strange apparition of the herd, which
it seemed had risen out of the sod.
The ranchman saw something else
that the girl did not-a cluster OF
earth mounds thrown up in the level
OF the plain, the work of prairie dogs
or some other burrowers of the plains.
Before he could caution the girl, her
horse stumbled, fell, staggered, went
tumbling in heap with broken leg
Now it was serious. The cattle,
more curious than ever, scampered
faster toward the object of their in
terest; the fallen horse plunged and
snorted; the skirts of its rider held
her prisoner.
In an instant Mason was by her side,
Juggling at the fair burden. When she
was free he found her helpless from
a strained ankle, and with tenderness
he lifted her in his arms and to his
own saddle. Then jumping beside her
he turned the nervous animal. drew
his revolver and shot unerringly the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-07

but to fail, and yet his very efforts to
do right will be counted to him for
righteousness.
The objection is, if it can be called
an objection, that men are too much
/ influenced by special occasions for
special efforts. There is no more viz
tue in New Years Day than there is in
All Fools Day. 1t would seem fool
lshness to wait for any such time or
season for starting period in right
living. The present is the time for
action, and one day is as good as an
other IN the sight of God, as well as
of men.
But the man who has put off the day
OF resolves to be good until the dawn
OF the new year will strengthen him
sell and work righteousness by start
ing out clean with the year He will
only hurt himself by devoting too
much time to resolving. What he
most needs is to avoid the pitfalls and
snares which formerly overcame him.
He has need to change resolves into
action. 1t is his duty to retrospect
IN order to know himself. Each con-
quest of self is added strength for fu-
ture victories.
Happy indeed is that New Years for
the man who, having resolved in its
dawn to do right, finds at its cleaning
That he has been true to his promises.
WILLIAM ROSSER COBBE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-07

dress of the new dressmaker, instead
of lsabels."
And you were no better off than be-
fore?"
Worse. Jacks language was awful
| said we could just drive along the
avenue until we came to the house.
which l would recognize Immediately.
SO"
He said we were invited to dinner
not to breakfast. Then he asked the
driver if he happened to know where
Mrs. De Style lived"
Nonsense. He"
HE knew. 1t was about six blocks
from our house. Stupid of Jack not to
have asked sooner. And he seemed to
think the whole affair my fault"
well, you reached Isabel's after
ALL"
"Ye-es, in time for the salad. And
and l really should not like to re-
peat the things our hostess said when
she had chance to speak to me
alone"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-07

struggling beast on the ground-then
away toward the station resting on
the broad and dusty plain.
Arrived there, he lifted her gently to
one of the benches which stood in the
tiny waiting-room; he transformed it
into a settee with blankets from the
livery stable; he heard with pleasure
her words of satisfaction.
That pin you wear-where did you
get it, she asked, irrelevantly. 1T
looks like Harvard"
1T is Harvard graduated there"
And you are herding cattle?"
Il am experimenting a ranch-my
father owns it-10,OOO head"
And you live?"
''ln ChicagO-my special train is
at st. Louis now with my sister and
mother aboard, bound here"
So this was the cowboy" she had
patronized and made fun of as he came
to the train day after day to see her
father. She had been amused by his
assurance and had quarreled with him
that very morning. Now she was at
his mercy-and she found it rather
pleasant
This is strange beginning for the
New Year" she broke out Il wonder
when the train will be back"
Il think it is good beginning-Tm
sure l don't know about that train
there is no connection with it yet"
I'm sorry l was so rude this morn
ing, Fr-Mr. Mason"
Don't worry, Anna-Miss Seamans."
He smiled, cautiously, at her.
1T is fine of you to care for me and
protect me this way" she went on,
and l don't know how to thank you"
Don't try. This is not the first
time | have seen you'll danced with
you two years ago at your cousins
bail"
81 do not remember, but you have
been very good now. l shall not for
get it,
q lnow-but don't you think it
would be fine thing to have me take
care of you all the time?"
She gave a pressure of her hand
Dul ~ illOi hAlAlOoL DIT lilG uOOI was
a rumble, a high note "T-o-o-t!" and
the striped awning of the rear car
came into view a few feet away.
"Quick-love, will your" His words
were eager. and as he lifted her in
his arms once more for a journey to
the train she whispered: Yes"
Almost as soon from the opposite
direction came Mr. Seamans and his
foremen. He greeted the pair with
smiles and laughed at the daughters
injuries when he found tley were not
serious.
Stay on with u.s." he invited Ma
son. We'll bring you back before we
leave for Chicago"
How did the train come back so
soon?" asked Miss Seamans, rising
from her couch. Il thought it was 81
miles to the next station"
Wireless telegraphy," suggested
Mason.
"Shucks," said the aunt, contemptu-
ously. THE engineer pulled it down
to the creek to fill the boilers We
weren't gone half an hour"
The girl looked quickly into the
laughing eyes of the young ranchman.
Il believe you knew it all the time"
she exclaimed
Il did not tell you differently" he
pleaded. You remember l was under
orders"
She was not satisfied. That evening
as they sat out under the striped avn
ing on the rear platform and watched |
the landscape, glistening under the /
winter moon, as the train sped south |
ward, she continued: Really, Frank, |
didn't you bride the engineer to run
behind the hill so it would scare me?"
But he did not answer-nor has he |
answered yet, though his wife pro-
pounds the question every New Years
day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-07
A Good Beginning
for the Year
BELIEVE in BEGINNING the New
Year we'll. observed young Mr.
darlington, as he carved the

turkey; Il am not superstitious, but"
Yes" said his wife, demurely, 81
remember how well we began it last
year"
You were to start on a trip that
day, weren't you?" queried a guest
Yes, and the train, new one Just
put on, left at 1925. Ned said we should
arise at five, thus beginning the New
Year well and catching the train COM
fortably. He ordered a cab for G:30.
so it would reach the house at night;
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-07

Deacon Goodie-Cheer up; my man;
you'll be out on the first of the year.
Jail Bird-Yes, but what can l do
after being a thief and holdup man?
Deacon Goodie-Oh, you can go into
the coal business, or start a plumbing
shop.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-04-01
Norman Rice.

In the passing away of Mr.. Rice, Paw
Paw loses one OF the earliest pioneers.
Mr.. Rice was born in Warsaw, n. Y,
August 49, 1920. In 1897 he came to
Paw Paw, He was married May 5, 1874,
to Clorinda s. Stone. He built house
on the corner where the old DR.. Andrews
house now stands, then he built the
house directly opposite the M. +.
church, south; also the house known as
resides. This he exchanged with "Uncle
John Sherman" for the farm south of
town in 1851, which he owned at the
time OF his death. "Home, Home, Sweet,
Sweet Home so will this old home be
to the children OF Mr.. Rice, as they
have decided to keep the property, i'm
proving it, setting it out to grapes and
small fruits. And each year as the sum
mer comes back, SO will these, who hold
everything dear which clusters about the
home of their childhood, come back to
talk over and tell to their children
of the many happy days and hours
spent within and about the place.
Mrs. Rice died June -, 1897, since
which time Mr.. Rice spent most OF the
winters with his daughter, Mrs. j. ID.
Saunders in Detroit, where he died
early Sunday morning. March 20, 1904,
aged 81 years. The remains were borne
to Paw Paw, aud the funeral was held
from his late home, Tuesday, and the
body laid to rest beside his wife on
beautiful Prospect Hill.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-04-01
Tho Cofer,e.
6.
Are You a DYspeptic?

If YOU are dyspeptic you owe it to
yourself and your friends to get well
Dyspepsia annoys the dys peptic's friends
because his disease sours his disposition
as we'll as his stomach. Kodol's Dys-
pepsia Cure will not only cure dyspep-
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this palatable, reconstructive tonic di-
gestant strengthens the whole digestive
apparatus, and sweetens the life as well
as the stomach. When you take Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure the food you eat is en-
joyed 1t is digested, assmilated and
its nutrient properties appropriated 10y
the blood and tissues. Health is the re.
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-04-01
LoeoI an d MIS- eIIGne0-s'
Among 0ur ddyerfJSers.

Armour a. Co. advertise fertilizer.
Waters INDUCES 10 house cleaning
thoughts.
The Charles Drug Co. has a new
spring adv.
Warner advertises Faster trimmings
for men-internal.
Cummings has a new Easter announce
ment this week, Offering seasonable, new
and attractive goods IN dry goods and
millinery.
The month of April will speedily oil
this part of the landscape with r..
Smith n Co > new spring suits, top
coats, cravenette rain coats and new
spring toggery. The big store is loaded
with spring newness.
1t is great mistake to stop advertis-
ing when your store becomes crowded.
Showerman Bros. want TO advertise
their new spring line of j. G.. Miller's
perfect fitting clothes for men, and
Ederheimer Stems cothes for youths,
boys and little fellows, said to be the fin
est clothing in the world.
w. r. Sellick invites all users of
phones in the county to call up their
store when wishing quotations on mer-
chandise pertaining to their line. Spe-
cial attention will be given to all
inquiries for prices oa window shades,
linoleums, carpets, mating and rugs of
any description, end mail or telephone
orders will be promptly filed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-04-01
Reoisfrafion Notice.

To the electors Of the township of Paw
Paw, county of Van Buren,, state OF
Michigan:
Notice is hereby given, that a meet
of the Board of Registration of the town
ship above named will be held at the
Office of Vim. III. Mason ia said town
ship on Saturday, April 2, A. ID. 1904,
for the purpose of registering the name 8
of all such persons who shall be pos
sessed of the necessary qualifications OF
electors and who may apply for that
purpose, and that said Board OF Regis
tration will be in session on the day and
at the place aforesaid from o'clock ia
the forenoon until 5 o'clock in the after
noon, for the purpose aforesaid.
Dated this 10Th day Of March, A. ID.
1904.
b. p. Bryan,
IL Deputy Twp Clerk.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-04-01
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia, as follows:
Il was in an awful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, 20 appetite, growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had given me
up. Then | was advised to use Electric
Bitters. To my great JOY the first bottle
made decided improvement. / con-
tinued their use for three weeks, and am
now we'll man. | know they robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail TO try them. Only SOC, guar
auteed by Longwell Bros. IN