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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-06-29
Killed BY His PLAYMATE

Schenectady, n. Y, June 24.-James
Alexander, IS years old, was shot and
killed last night by a revolver in the
hands Of Clarence Gregg, playmate,
in the latter's house Gregg did not
know the revolver was loaded.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-06-29

The first Union volunteer OF the
Civil War was John 7. Hunter of
Philadelphia. He served three
months in the Logan Guards and
was afterwards a mem her of the 10Th
PENNSYLVANIA Volunteers.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-06-29
How to Make Invalids, Ten.

Make tea for an invalid with boiling
milk instead of boiling water. 1t is
much nicer and much more digestible
If the milk really boils.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-06-29

Scald head is an eczema of the scalp-very
severe sometimes, but it can be cured Doan's
Ointment, quick and permanent in its results.
At any drug store, so cents.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-06-29

Hundreds of lives saved every year by hav
ing DR., Thomas Electric Oil in the house
just when it is needed Cures Group, heals
burns, cuts, wounds of every sort.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-06-29

"Anybody kin give advice" said
Uncle Eben, but it takes a right
smaht man to pick out de right kind
an take it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-01

For Twenty Next Nearest Esti- making pictures 5xG. 5xS Jx10. 5xl2. 5xl6 incheS With the regular daylight loading , films, specially ground; extra rectilinear lens: value $50 each.
 For Four Next Nearest Esti- mates-Fonr Edwin guitars; solid rosewood; ebony hngerboard; pearl and Ivory inlaid sound hole and edges; value $50 each.
 For Four Next Nearest Esti- mates-Four Edwin guitars; solid rosewood; inlad ebony tlngerboard head; value, $45 each.
 For Six Next Nearest Esti- mates-slx Edwin mandoins; deep Italian model twenty-seven ribs; rosewood hand somely marquetry inlaid; value. S45 each.
 For Four Next Nearest Esti- mates-Four Adler violins" Stradiyarius: ebony trimmings: excellent tone, with bow: value. $45 each.
 For Ten Next Nearest Esti- mates-Ten heavy quadruple silver plate five piece tea sets; artistic 6esign of applied fow- CTS in latest French gray finish; gold lined: stamped with guarantee of American Sl- yer company; value. SAP each
 For Four Next Nearest Esti- mates-Four Edwin guitars; solid mahogany; richly inlad: value. $40 each.
 For Ten Next Nearest Esti- mates-Ten Columbia graphophones with spring motor. very ola borate cabinet; thirty Inch hammered brass horn 100 needles: two part needle box; value. $40 each
 For Four Next Nearest Esti- mates-Four Edwin guitars, concert size: solid rosewood inlaid; value. S36 each.
 For Ten Next Nearest Esti- mates-Ten Grand Rapids ballbearing sec tional bookcases; solid mahogany; ieaded glass; four book sections; value, S35 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-01
IMPORTANT STATISTICS
vorEIN OTHER YEARS

The TOTAL POPULAR VOTE for President the year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-01
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.

These 5000 prizes, valued at $40, 900, are all the finest of their kind to be obtained in the market and their quality is guaranteed by the well known firms from which they were purchased. They will be distributed 10 the winners on the absolute merit of their esti- mates by the Central Press Associa- ton of Chicago. In case of tie for any individual prize 1t will be awarded jointly. Participation in this contest is not confined to our readers, as the contest Is being ad- vertised in a number of other pub- Iications. the subscribers to all of which have an equal opportunity to share in the distribution of the prizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-01
H0M T0 MAKE AM ESTIMATE.

It costs you nothing to be en- titled to participate. You pay only the regular price of the paper and you get free chance to win one or more of the 5000 handsome and valuable prizes. You are entitled to one guess for each twenty-five cents paid on subscription account, provided remittance and subscrip- tion are rwarded together, but no estimate will be allowed on a remittance less than one dollar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-01
CONDITIONS OF THIS
 GREAT CONTEST.

This contest is based on the total vote to be cast for the office of President of the United States and will close at midnight, November Eth, 1904. The official figures of the government will determine the result, and the prizes will be award ed by committee of disinterestei judges. Estimators will receive certificate for each estimate and these will entitie the holders to such prizes as they may win. When the contest Is decided each estimator will receive a printed list of the successful estimators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-01
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PRIZES FOR EARLY ESTIMATES

For nearest correct estimate before August l. Conoyer Cabinet Grand Upright piano. $500
 For nearest correct estimate received Aug ust and before August Is, Conover Cabinet Grand upright piano, value S450
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-01

For nearest correct estimate received on or after August IS and before September I, kingsbury upright piano, value $400.
 For nearest correct estimate after Sept. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-01
SUBSCRIPTION RATES OF THE AGE-HERALD

Daily and Sunday. one year. $500 Daily and Sunday. nine months. .............. 600 Daily and Sunday, six months ............. 400 Daily and Sunday, three months. ............ 200 Daily and Sunday. two months. .......,..... 1.s5 Daily (not including Sunday, one year,. 600 Daily (not including Sunday, nine months. 4.5O Daily (not including Sunday) six months. 800 Daily (not including sunday) three months 1.5O
 Daily tnot including Sunday) two months. 100 Sunday only. one year r....................., 200 Sunday only. six months..... 100 Weekly. one year. ....o~................... .5O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-01

before Sept lS kingsbury upright piano. value S375
 For nearest correct estimate after September Is and before Oct l. kngsbury upright piano. value $35O
 For nearest estimate and before October Is, tre kingsbury upright piano. value $325.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
{ ''IAlIIpIH(1 / OUT.
The Camp Near Eome. How t.,
Iaks q Camp Co1nfogtable. The
oath5 for Camp Housekeeping,
Women's Ca mpi1g g Out Dress.
Camp Occupations.
Copyright, 1904, by
CARISTINE TEREUNE HERRICK

Copyright, 1904 fy
CARISTINE TERHUNE HERRICk.
The fresh sir fashion has ceased to be
afsd. Everywhere people are learning
the value Ct a lie IN the open air aud
are proving for themselves what even 3
few weeks CT roughicg out Of doors
will do. The complete change OF habit
aids the fresh air to set in its good
work aud it Is not necessary fer the
tired to;!er to take a long and costly
trip il order to make a total variety in
the habits of daily life. Farmers wiyes
have found out that there is benefit tc
be derived from leaving home for g. few
days and cam ping down at some place
few miles from the farm. Dusy city
workers who canrot afford to take
themselves ard theii families to distant
rural spots have discovered that tent
or cabin within 4 short ride OF town,
near enough for the business men to
60 back and forth to th<ir Wnrk N
whee's, IS not to bs disDised as g means
of getting the charge that every ere
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
Built Up By Trucking.

Selected.
Correspondence OF the Charleston
News and Courier from Lake City, S.
c., asserts that nothing has done 50
much for the improvement OF that
section as trucking. It adds:
"It has helped everything. Six Or
eight years ago tie common opinion
prevailed that cur soil was suitable for
only one crop, Gotten. Then our
farmers were in debt and their farms
were miserable weed patches. All this
has been changed. The farmers, as a
rule, are out of debt, their farms are In
nice condition, they live in better
houses, their food is better. they wear
better clothes, and their children are
at school. On every hand are evidences
OF improvement. The deposits in our
local bank amount to. 100000 to $780,
600, and the derosltors are our own
people. The credit for I'll this is due
! 10 tobacco and truck. Besides straw
berries, vegetables are grown in con-
siderable quantities. We have from
400 to 600 acres in beans, and will put
upon the market 10000 to 10000
crates. There are some so acres in Gu
cumbers. Tie lettuce this year
brought the growers returns at the rate
OF nearly $4,000 per acre. feel sure
,, that our trucking business amounts to
from $4,000 to 100000 a year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
(11: 20 ! $
Grim Grasp Caused
Heart Disease.
Could Not Lie On
Left Side.
Hr.M;1e es'Heart Cure and
NerviDe Cured Me.

Mrs. H. r. Jobe, formerly of Birmingham,
Ala, writes from Eidredse, the same state,
as follows:
at is with the greatest pleasure that rec.
ommend Dr.. Niles Il ryine ana Heart
Cure. l Only wish that l could tell every
sufferer how much good they have done NE.
Last winter / haa q severe attack of La
Grippe, which left Fly heart in very bad
condition. l could not lie down for the
sn1o::ierine spells that would almost over
cone lie and the feeling OF oppression
around my heart. l had not been So that
could lie On n.y left side for long time. l
get your Heart Cure and took three bottles.
] have nc trouble now with nly heart and
can lie On MY LETT side as we'll as my right.
Formerly l had suffered for years with nerv-
ous prostration. [ had tried 50 many rem
edies that had got clear out OF heart OF get
ting anything that would help ne. The
nerves Of my heatt were SO affected that
sometimes it would l;:se beats SO it would
Sc n 70 stop altogether. 1t was on the ad-
vice of a lady frie:.d t!at tried your Restor-
a;ive Nervire- Z felt better after the first
few doses avs: two bottles of Nervine and
ore of Heart Cure made ne feel Ike a new
person. Ely heart is al right cnd my nerv-
BUSINESS is al gone l never fail to recon-
mend it to others afflicted as [ was"
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie DIR. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
OK, N. c., THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1904.
SOLD HIS SIX ACRES.
The Negro Who Defed Va1dezhilt's
Millions to Buy His Land at
Last Tempted to Sell.
Atlanta Constitution

Atlanta Constitution.
The news comes from Asheville that
Charles Collins, the negro whose little
homestead Of six acres occupied the
heart of Vanderbilt estate, has at last
been tempted to transfer his property
to the lord Of Biltmore for ga fancy
consideration.
An interesting story is this, throwing
some light on negro character. When
George Vanderbilt's agents discovered
his paradise ia Bunconlta county and
secretly bought out the an1ail farmers
whose ccrn bined holdings we're to con-
stitate his baronlal estate, they struck,
ore petty landlord n the dusky Ashn-
vile hacb-driyer who could not be per-
auaded to ,a~t with bis home for man?
times its value. The old darkey.
Charlie Collins, born il slavery and an
| Independent specimen CT his race. sim
ply said he bad 20 land to SELL
There were those who declared the
old negro was simply a shTewd reel
estate srecu'ator, holding oug tor lis
price. Others said, notwithstanding
he was a ;,ac1-drl.vr, that be bad nc
adequate conception CT the value ct
money when placed it III the balance
against tho sen.im onta!jty Of home.
It was some ten Or twelve years ago
that Collins got wide newspaper noto-
riety by reason CT his refusal to let
Vanderbilt have his little iartn, and
all this time Le has bee:l living quietly
III the conter Of tie big pari.Iise estate,
going to and from his lack stand on
the court house square over the mag
nifcent Uacadan, fower-Iined drive
waExs of ''Bi!tnure Farm For time
the Vanderbilt agents renewed their
offers, but the old negro simply replied,
| with quaint huHaor, that he hal found
"Marse Vanderbilt mighty good
neighbab,' who "boddarcd nae none,"
anu dld not care to move.
At length the offers ceased, ana i. is
said Collins began to show DISPOSE
ton to come to terms. Vanderbilt,
perhaps, nettled by tho old darkey's
stubbornness, is said to have shown a
disposition to keep t'ss unvelcome
freeholder on the anxious seat. bis
agents telling the old man that Mr..
Vanderbilt lad found him to be pref
ty good neighbor and now was con-
tented to let him spend his days inside
the Blltiaore lines. III the last few
years there was no talk OF transfer
by the Vanderbilt interests.
Whether by design or not, Collins
rented his SIX acres to negro family
who were anything but desirable neigh
bors. The immediate effect YVES to re-
awaken interest In the purchase OF the
tract by the master of Biltmore. Col
Inns was approached again, and he is
believed to have "got his price" In
addition to the fancy hgare, he lmposed
other conditions that 50 to show bis
thrifty nature. Mr.. Vanderbilt bound
himself 20 build for tie old darky q
comfortable cottage eIsethere and keep
the same il repair durlrg the life OF
Its occupant. There is also gossip Ct q
pension and more or less luxurious
perquisites.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
NO23.

balsafn or hcmlock arranged on these
tor a, a,inattress. The cid style of max
Ing a bed OF houehs on the ground )eit
much to he desired. In wet weather,
even with ditch cut around the tent,
some dampi, ess was sure to make itself
felt. Likewise crawling things found
it very easy to get Into The green mat
tress.
The covering for suc; q bed should
be dafk blankets blankets are IL htar
and warmer than co.nf.,rtab.es-and
there should be enough of them. Cold
nights are rot unknown, oven In sum-
lner, and if one lies awake and stlvars
during the dark bours there il not
much good won from t:,e camping ont
experiment. Let NO woman be delud-
ed into believing size can he really
comfortable sleeping on rubber pi!-
low. This may DO for foundation, bu:
for real comfort she will need pillow
vi iE:. I1t-iS 3 Iii UUEu.
When d man camper wishes to wash
lie takes plunge in the nearest body
OF water. 4 woman must plead for a
basin. It she can afford herself tie
luxury ct rubber tub she is in great
luck. Some sort Of rude wash stand
can be readily cont1ivad tor her in the
corner of her tent or CT her cabin and
there may Be rope PUT up Or pegs on
which size can hang the !ew clothes
she takes with her in camping
Her wardrobe should he small and
sensible. OF course she will wear o
short skirt Of some wcolen stuff, thin
flannel shjrtwaist, as teing easily done
mp, soft stocks instead OF laundyied
collars, knickers rather than elaborate
underwear, stout boots and soft lat.
"F:il!s" OF any sort arc out of place in
= camp unless 1t he one OF the luxur
ious establishments to which ] have
already referred.
In the regular hunting camps where
there are guides, these take .harge oi
the cooking, and thu women of the
party Do net have to trouble themselves
with anything in the way of kitchen
wor.s. Bat there are camps where the
wonnen do the homework aud there
must be provision made FOR the cook.
ing and eating. The best camp outfit,
both for the steve and the table, ls OF
the blue enamel iron-ware, which is
light and durable and not unpieasine
to look at. Stone china is ugly as well
as heavy and anything finer or mole
n'gi!e is out Of the question.
Table linen. too, is better dispensed
with as far as possible. If cne cannot
ba happy without a tab'ccluth it is veil
20 take co!ored oae, but white OIL
cloth GENES in we'll IS substitute
japanese paper napkins are better
than damask. Washing ard ironing
should be spared tie campers as much
as possible.
The women who enjoy outdoor sports
ire very fortunate when they go camp
Ing. l do not refer only to the luck,
women who love to fish and row or who.
can handle gun. They may he con-
siderad supremeiy best. But the ad-
vantages OF an outdoor tad, already
dUelt rnon in these co1,,n7 ns ora falt
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
E. T. WHITEHEAD & co.

Ask the readers OF this paper to test
the value OF Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
Those persons who have used it and
have been cured by 1t, do not hesitate
to recommend it TO their friends. Ko-
dol digests what you eat, cures indi-
gestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles. Increases strength by ena-
bling tie stomach and digestive organs
to contribute to the blood all of the
nutrlment contained in the food. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure is pleasant and pal
atable.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
SUED BY HIS DDCiGi:.

"a doctor here has sued me for
Sl2.50,,, which / claim WAS excessive
for a case Of cholera morbus," says X.
White, OF Coachella, Cal. AT the
trial he praised his medical skill and
medicine / asked him II 1t WAS not
Charlberlain's Colic, Cholera and nar-
rhoea Remedy he used as l had good
reason to believe it was, and he would
not say under oath that it was not"
No doctor could use better rem nedy
than this In case of cholera morbus,
1t never fails. Sold by L. I. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
at
Small Expense.

Entertainment-tha is, pleasure to
your guests-does not depend On the
money you spend, but on your own
knowledge Of how to receive and ex-
tend hospitality. Christine Terhune
Herrick tells you all about 1t. Pest
paid, SO cents. E. j. GLOBE, Pub-
Usher, $50 Fifth Ave-, New York.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09

should have in the course OF the year.
Perhaps men have more of the ma
tive wood dweller in their composition
than women. but they never seem to
have much difficulty in adapting them
selves to the lack of home con yeniences
and comforts during q camping cut pc
riod. Possibly this is because they
have less of the work of the puryeying
to Go. Children. too, often enjoy this
sort OF life and are never happier than
when enduring some small privation
that makes them feel that they are
lending truly wild existence.
The average woman does not take
quite SO kindly to the unconventional
camp life-!or obvious reasons. She
Is usually more creature of habits
than the man AID she takes her pleas
ures in an orthGdox fashion. Yet it is
a good thing for her to be shaken out
Of her accustomed round once in
while, and even if she does not become
80 enthusiastic over camping out as do
her children and husband. she can
hardly fail 10 get real benefit from it.
There ere many ways in which the
camp may be made comfortable for The
seekers for health and change who can
not indulge themselves q .be luXuries
% hose AdirondacS CAMPERS Wno supply
their rustic dwellings with brass beds
and porcelain tubs. That sort OF thing
is not camping at ali, in the real sa:ise
CT he word, much as il may appeal 10
the lovers OF the flesh pots. The day
has gone by when a camp ,uust cf ne-
cessity be tent. 4 tent has its a.!
van;ases, but it also possesses draw
backs. In hot weather 1t is very hot,
even although it cooIs quickly at night,
In wet wea!t or it is not always water
proof, and is chilly. Men and boys are
usually satisfied with it, but woman
owns to preference for some kind Of
shanty Or shack when she goes camp
Ing. Whether it be under canvas Or
beneath a more substantial roof, the
main thing to make sure Ct in
planning for camp is that the beds
shall be comfortable.
Happily fair bed is easily achieved
4 camp cot-two lengths of wood Wit:
breadth Of canvas between, and fold
ing legs beneath-makes bed not to
be depised, especially when a rug or
@ uit or comfortable is laid upon it.
Such a bed as this can ba shifted from
place to place, but the same result may
be achieved with less bother Of trans
portation by driving into the ground
four posts, corresponding with the four
corners of the bed, fastening strips
from one OF these to the other SO as to
form a hollow square, and to these
strips securing stout canvas. II one is
within reach of evergreens in abund-
auce, cross strips of wood may be fast
ened to the lengthwise strips OF the
bed frame and boughs OF spruce OR
THAT THROBBING HEADACHE
Would un;ckIy leave YOU, If you used
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
AN ALARM CLOCK FOR 25c.

If you want to get up early and feel
good all day take a Little Early Riser
Or two at bed time. These famous lit
tie pills relax the nerves, give quiet
rest and refreshing sleep, with gentle
movement OF the bowels about break
fast time. VIII Howell, Houston, Tex,
says: early Risers are the best pill
made for constipation, sick headache,
biliousness, etc." Sold by L. T.White-
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
THROWN FROM a WAGON.

Mr.. George X. Bahcock WIS thrown
frora his wagon and severely bruised.
He applied Chim bcrlain's Pain Balm
freely and says 1t is the best linlment
ne ever used. Mr.. Babcock is well
xnown citizen OF North Pain, Conn.
There is nothing equal TO Pain Balm
tor sprains and bruises. u will eIec.
a cure in ono third the time required
by any other treat ;ncnt. For sale hJ
+. r.. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09

y '-7O ''o1H1o11 WIZ Ott111T
out.
Therefore, unless the woman who
goes camping has the love CT Nature
very strongly developed, Or is deeply
interested in some outdoor fad, she
Will do we'll to take with her some
means Of amusing berself. Lst il lie
her isrcy work, or her basket making,
Or her let game. There should always
be boots and reading aloud, and with
these and the neelcd work Of the camp
is in place accessible by good roads
the bicycle will help to make the out
ing more delightful.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
DRIVEN TO DESPERATION.

Living at En- c'st @! the way r!sca'
remote from civilization, a family Is
;ea:dr.vgn to desperation N case oi
accident, resulting IN Burns, Culs,
Wounds, Ulcers, etc. Lay in supply
OF Bucklen's Arn!ca Salye. I:'s lhe
best or earth. 2oc, at E. Z. While
head & 60 s drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09

He--It is reported aroun! :l.a cub
that I am to be married S!.,-Eo
you put any faith Ia the report? l
started lt.-puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
ThaCI1er Medicine Co.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.

The recent lynching Of a negro at
Seaboard, N. G, by one of his own
race, provides nut that some OF our
Northern friends will find hard to
crack-Florida Times Union.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for sixty years hy millions of
mothers Tor their cLl!dren while teeth
ing, with perfect srccess. u sCo.tes
the child, soi;els the guns. alias n!i
pain, cures wind cn'ic, ai,d i. the best
tremedy fer DiarrhUea. j. r,'l rc:!evc
the poor little sufferer in,nc,lia'eiy.
SOLD by Druggists in ever Par: @! ,bc
world. Twenty-Five ccr.s bottle. re
sure and ask for ".trs Wins:oH's
Sonthina Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09

For sick headache take C!..m!ef-
lain's Stomach ard Liver Tablets aud
a quick cure is certain. Fvr sale by E
T. Whitehead & Co, Scotland Neck,
AID Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09

Edison began to experiment with
incandescent electric lamps in 1877.
In 1879 it was virtually perfected ..to-
day there are at least 25O,O00, ,OCO
lamps installed in this country.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09

1t is reported that the Agricultural
Department has learned that copper
will Kill mosquitoes. We will have to
discontir ue the coinage of pennies
the m etal Is too valuable.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-09

II aI,numents, Tombs, Cemetery Curb
ing, &c. All work strictly first
class and at Lowest Prices.
IALso FURNISH IRON emE1HHHs Cad |HHg| "A!
FENCING, VASES, &C. E s1 !s.aHz
Designs sent to any address free. In
writing for them p!easc give age OF de
easei and limit as to price.
7 Prenay Freight on all Work
CanDa cur Work with thai OF
our CGmDetitOrs-