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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-09-14
DEATH OF MIR. JAMES E. SAILS
BURY.

Mr.. James Edward Salisbury, son o.
Mr.. r. H. Salisbury, OF Hassell, died in
Norfolk Saturday, September ., 1868
He was SO we'll known in Eastern Caro-
lima his death is sad news to many
His remains were taken to Hassel
Sunday, September 10, ard the burla
services we're conducted from the Bap
list church in Hamilton Monday after
noon by Rev. r. D. Carroll and Elder
T. w. Lawrence. The remains were
inferred in Hamilton cemetery neal
those OF his mother, who died several
years ago. The pail bearers were W.
s. Rhodes, P. H. Davenport, Robert
Baker, Edgar Long, T. l.. Bond. OF
Hamilton, and E. S. Beaman, OF Nor
folk, his friends and old school fellows
There was large and beautiful
floral design, "Rest'' sent by the Obern-
dorfer Company, OF Norfolk, and an
other beautiful design, "Comrade"
sent by his brother statesmen, and a
Cross from teacher and class mates OF
Freemason Street Baptist Sunday
school, Norfolk, of which he was a
member. He was G member OF that
church also, and bore the highest es-
TEEN Of Its membership.
At the funeral Rev. r. D. Carroll
spoke feelingly of the beautiful Chris
tlan life of the young man, and Elder
I. w. Lawrence, his former teacher,
also spoke tenderly of the young man
AMI his relationship with him.
Few young men in the State have
made such record in the business
world In so short time. He was
taken sick a week before he died and
his brother. Mr.. r. w. Salisbury, reach
ed him Friday, and MS father, Mr.. r.
II. Salisbury, reached him Saturday
just short while before he died. A
few years ago he was resident Of
Scotland Neck, popular salesman Tor
Mr.. Hoffman & Bro.
The Norfolk Nrgin:an-Pilot OF Sun
day, September 10, gave the following
particulars
"James Edward Salisbury, OF Ill
Butte street. died at the Sarah Leigh
hospital yesterday afternoon shortly
after 2 O'Clock. He was 81 years old,
and travelling salesman for Obern-
dorfer Company.
"Mr. Salisbury was born in HasseIl,
Martin county, n. c., in 1881. He was
the son of r. II. Salisbury, of that
place. On SATURDAY a week ago Mr..
Salisbury came in from his weekly
trip and complained of feeling sick and
ON Sunday he was too i'll to get up and
a doctor was sent for. The ply slcian
attended him Sunday and he did
not improve, and on Tuesday he was
taken to thu Sarah Leigh hospital,
where later it was announced that he
n I'D a malignant case OF typhoid fever.
All during the week the disease was ir-
regular and on Friday his friends te-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-09-14
ROSENEATH ITEMS
Communicated

RosENEATH, N. G. Sept. IL. 20.
Our pastor, Rev. G. II. Whitaker
being absent yesterday, Rev. ). e.
Holden, pastor OF the Methodist church
in Scotland Neck, preached Tor u.s.
He preached most helpful sermon
which was enjoyed by all who heard
him. We will be glad to have him to
preach for us again.
We we're glad to have the pastor OF
the Methodist church at Hobgood to
worship with us. We will be glad to
have him with us again. There was
large congregation out, and we feel
that it was good for US to be there.
There will be all-day services here
September 20 "wednesday. All are
invited.
Miss Carrie Glasgow and Mr.. w. B..
Baker, OF Whitaker Town, were among
the visitors here Sunday.
Little Miss Ida Brown has returned
to her home in Tarboro after visit to
her cousin, Miss Minnie Strickland,
Mr.. Joe Hull, of Enfield, was in the
number of visitors here Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-09-14
Entered at the Post Office at Scotland
Neck, N C. as Second Glass Matter.
RAILROAD COMPANY's FAULT.

The inquest juries in the big wreck
ON the Norfolk and Carolina railroad at
Bruce Station some time ago, have re-
turned verdict against the Atlantic
Coast Line. They said the railroad
company was to blame for the wreck
because they put an inexperienced en-
gineer to run the train without the
proper assistance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-09-14

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence OF kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass it or pain in
the back IS also
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-09-14

convincing proc; that the kidneys and bad
der are out of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kil1.er's Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fu!fiIs every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use of liquor,
VINE OF beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity ct being compelled to 70 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp=Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest fer its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and ST. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery fH
and book that tells a'sszszsz=. -
more about it, both sent III ssssEss5
absolutely free by mail, azss:: i:s sE.sl e.
address Dr.. kilmer & Home Of Swan,nRooe.
Co., Bnghanton. N. Y. When writing men,
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but re-
member the name, Swamp-Root, DR..
Kllmer's Swamp-root, and the address
B!nghanlton, N. Y, on every bottle.
ca sToRE TIA.
s ssss: the The k1sy?z Have AWAY. Bought
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-09-14
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Cui

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours;
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
All Men Paid Him Tribute

There is no qualification la the
praise great men have given Wash.
iugton Those who have spoken or
written OF him at all have done su Ia
terms OF absolute culogy Gladstone,
Tor instance, said of him - have
almost idollzcd him for sixty years.
Later ho wrote Washington is 10
my mind the purost figure ia history
! look upon Washington among great
and good men as one peculiarly good
and great He has been % me for
moro than forty years a light upon
the path Of life II was Lord Erskinc
who said 4 have a large acquaint.
auCe with the most valued and cX.
allied class Of men. but you are the
only human being for whom / ever
felt an awful reverence. | sincerely
pray God 20 grant a long and serene
evening 20 life SO Eloriously devoted
20 the universal happiness OF the
world " John Richard Green. the stu.
dent Of great men. wrote Of Washing.
ton NO noblcr figure ever stood In
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

the forefront Of nation life And
Lord Hrougham declared Washington
10 ho the only man. III fact. upon
whom The cpithct great so thought
lossly lavishcd by men. may bc Justly
bestowed" The Marquis de Chastcl.
lux. a French officer ana member OF
the French Academy. iu 1855 said OF
Washington nravc without tcmcr-
ity laborious without ambition. gcnor
Gus without prodlgality. noble without
pride. virtuous without severity. he
seems always 20 have confined himself
within those limits beyond which the
virtues. clothing themselves In more
lively but more chanreablc and
doubtful colurs. may be mistaken for
faults Lord Byron wrote
Where may tho WeAtifd tNe fdpaae
When gazing uu the great
Where neither guilty glory giufWA
Nor dctpicHhlc state
Yes. oue~the first the last tide best
The tincinuntus ~ the West
Whom eHvv dared not hate
Requrnihcd Tho name - Washington,
TO MAKE men blush there was put one'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
SHOT FROM AN AUTO.
Pennsylvania sportsmen kin Scar
and Make innovation.

Pennsylvania sportsmen XIII Bear
and Make innovation.
This season has witnessed de
cided innovation in bear hunting in
northern Pennsylvania Two VIII
Transport hunters have set a new
pace in the line OF novelty by shoot
ing bear from an automobile They
are John b. Condor. a hotclbcopor
and Charles NJ. Gibson. a sportsman
OF reputation. Mr. Gibson fired the
shot which ended the bears life. and
he Is probably the only person who
has ever shot a bear while riding In
an auto. Mr.. Gibson says
III IS not a bear story but an ac-
tual fact Mr.. Condor ana / started
out In my large touring car for El.
imsport. whore We were 20 hunt wild
turkeys for an afternoon. We took
shotguns. but Mr. Ccndon insisted
upon including a sort OF muskct-a
very old fashioned gun
1--WE were ascending a hin near Ell
imsport WHOM / saw a bear shamble
down the incline and stand ON HIS
rear legs on a bank beside the road.
He was not fifty feet from u.s.
~ must admit that We both fell to
shlycr.ng Inst.nctIyely | applied tho
brake and turned of tho current.
Then 1 reached back and felt around
FOR that musket Mr. Condor wills
pered. Let INC shoot him but / had
my hand ON the gun aud was deter.
mined 20 try IT,
Although my whole body quakcl
1 managed 20 take aim and pull the
trigger
After about FIVE minutes We went
over and found him stone dead with
a big hole clean through his neck We
forgot all about turkeys. and. load
ing tho carcass into the auto. came
back home Tho bear dressed $50
pounds. and had the most beautiful
skin had ever seen Mr. Condor
took the meat and the hide
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Pedestrian conqressmen

The two most enthusiastic pedes.
TRANS Ia congress are Congressman
Littlefeld OF Maine and Congressman
Bourko Cochran OF New York be-
tween whom a very warm friendship
has developed. Each Is a lawyer OF
considerable renown and both are
keenly alive TO interesting legal top
les. They walk and talk together by
the hour. Cochran has developed into
an expert in dress. In fact, he is
easily the best dressed man OF the
house. Mr. Littleheld has no aspira
lions in that direction. although his
attire generally becomes the man But
when these two start out from the
capitol OF an afternoon, each arrayed
in his long and high. and make a hot
pace up Pennsylvania avenue. they
are an imposing pair.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
To Florida Thro' Old nattIefelds.

Dixie Flyer" leaves Chicago over
c. & u. /. at 700 y. m. aud arrives
at Jacksonville $40 second morning
Through Shoppers Daylight ride
through tho most picturesque and his
torlc section OF the South Chicago
and Florida Limited" leaves Chicago
over G. 4 T. l. lis y m. and arrives
Jacksonville 1855. St Augustine 9.25
the Hext evening Solid Train with
Dining and Observation Cars
Roth trains use the NASHVILLE,
CHATTANOOGA AND ST LOUIS
RAILWAY. between Nashville Chatia.
nooga and Atlanta, the famous Bat.
tlehelds Route"
For folders and interesting litera.
turc call ON or write 90 BRlARD +.
HILL. Northern Pass Agent. N G.
e. ST J. Ry. $50 Marquette Bldg
Chicago. ll
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

Every housekeoper should know
that II they will buy Defiance old
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time. because II
never sticks 20 the iron. but because
each package contains lG oz.-oue fIu
pound while all other Cold Wa.cr
Starches are put MP IN q pound pack
ages. and the price Is the same -
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch Is free from all Injurious chem
icals II your grocer tries 20 4oll you
a 1907 package j. Is because he has
a stock on hand which ne wishes to
dispose OF before he puts In Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let.
ters and figures &c ozs.n Demand De
fance and save much time and money
and the annoyance OF the iron stick
ing Defiance never sticks.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

one or tho cXpedients Of party to
acquire influence. within particular
districts, is to misrerrcscut the opu
ions and aims OF Other districts You
cannot shield Yourselves too much
against the icaIousies ana hrar. burn.
.ngs which uriug from these ml.rep.
resontatona they tend 90 render
alien 10 each other those aho ought
10 be bound together by ffafrrnaI at
lection
To the efficacy and permancucA of
your union government for the
whole indispensable
All instructions 10 the execution IN
Dc Ia0 AN combinations ana assoc
riaQnn uudcr Whatever plausible
character With the real dcam ta.dI-
Rect control countcract or aWt Che
l.eulal deliberations and action ut
tho su suited authorties are uc
trrtAr at tho fundamental principle,
and ut fatal tendency
Towards The preservation OF ,aur
government. and the permanoucy OF
your present happy state. It e. reuui.
site not only that you steadily dis
countenance irregular oppostious to
It's acknowledged authority bui also
that you rcslst#with care the spirit
Of innovation upon its principles how
ever spccious tho prctcNts.
Il is substantially true that virtue
or morality IS a necessary spriug Of
popular government
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

February is month OF severe storms
and Intense cold.
Even in tho south where the prevail.
ing temperature is much above viutry
latitudvs, February brings sudden
changes OF temperature
Mercury sometime drops a0 avgrecs
In single night
Therefore thc following health hints
are applicable o. She whole az North
America:
Ventilation.
The sleeping e1oms should he VOL
ventilated bHt >u as go avoid direct
currents OF air.
BafhiHR.
Those in vigorous health should take
"a cold water towel bath every morning
before break fast uhoee IN feeble
health should take a brisk dry towel
rub every morning
Diet
The diet should hc "a grnorou. one,
including meat, and occasionally fresh
vegetables.
sunshine.
The nights being long and the DAYS
short as much sunshine as possible
should bc let into the house during
the day.
The head should bvkcp, cool at an
times The feet should hc kept warm
and dry. day and night.
ps-ru-nh.
when uuavoidablv exposed Ia cold or
wet. few doses of Peruua VIII avert
i bad couscu ucuCrS
Precaufion
When seized with chill, on even
slight chlliueSs, "A dose Of fcruua
i should hc taken M once
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
| ll 20 81 ~ % 70

WHAT DO YoU THINK or THESE YIELpS2
40 bu. Beardless Barley per acre.
$40 bu. Salzer's New National Oats per g..
10 bu Salzer Speltz and Macaron Wheat.
900 bu. Pedigree Potatoes per acre.
IA tons of rich Billion Dollar Grass Hay.
$1,000 lbs Victoria Rape for sheep per A,
10000 lbs. Teosinte, the fodder wonder.
1900 lbs. Salaers Superior Fodder Corn
rich, juicy fodder, per A.
Now such yields you can have IN 1905,
II you Will plant my seeds
JUST SEND THIS NoTICE ANn Zoe
IN stamps 90 John A. Salzcr Seed Co. Ia
Crosse, Wis, and receive their great cata.
log and lots Of farm seed samples. w y, L i
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Insls. on oe,,Ino IL

eome Frocera say they don't keep
Defiance Starch. This Is because they
have "A stock on hand OF other brands
containing only ~ Oh ia a package.
which they won't be able 20 sell FIRST.
because Defiance contains &c o. for
the same money
Do you want 10 on instead % i2 on.
for same money Then buy Defiance
Starch Requires no cooking.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

The Masters Violin" BY Miss Myr.
tie Reed. a brilliant young Chicago
authorcss. is thus aptly commented on
by tho Chicago Record Herald; Ten.
der in tone and treatment. yet bright.
encd by keen flashes OF pure human
humoT and comprehension, poetic and
dreamy in style. yet clear as crystal
&C p Putnams Sons. New Nork -
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Secretary Wilson's Campaign story.

Secretary Wilson's Campaign Story.
Secretary Wilson OF the Agricui
tural department tolls story Of thc
late campaign in which he fished FOR
a compliment and failed lie had
made the best speech he could and
thought that he had made an impress
sion, but the chairman OF the meet
ing did not seem 70 cuthuso very
much As they we're passing out on
the hall the secretary remarked.
We'll ! hopc ! haven't done you any
harm up here
Il hope not. dolcully Wcred the
chairman
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Observation-Disclosures
Extracts from Farewell
Address of Washington
1r-..-~1N-

Promote am object OF primary
importance institutions FOR the gen.
cea diffusion of knowledge In pro-
portion us tho Hucure Of govern.
men. gives force 10 public opinion. II
ia essential that public opinion should
heightened
A4 very important source OF
.iength and security cnoush public
credit
observe good faith and justice to-
wards all nations. cultivate peace and
harmony with all
A passionate attachment OF one ma
zion another produces "a variety Of
evils
Tile great milo ~ conduct for MS,
u regard to foreign nations IS. in ex-
tending our commercial relations. 20
have with them as little political con.
ucctiou as possible.
~ is our true policy 70 steer clear
nf# permanent alliances with any por-
Zion ot tha foreign world
Taking care always 90 Keep our.
selves, by suitable establishments, on
respectable defensive posture. we
may safely trust TO temporary ALI
ancc for extraordinary emergencies.
Harmony and liberal intercourse
with all nations are recommended by
policy humanity aud interest.
There can bo#uo greater error than
20 expect or calculate upon real favorg
from nation "a nation Il is an illu-
sion which experience must cure.
which just pride ought TO discard.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
oasis in Death Valley.

Gov SPARKS OF Nevada and some
other wealthy men intend 10 establish
an oasis I'm Death valley. seventy five
miles south OF Goldhcld. for the bene
NJ OF travellers. Arteslon wells Will
transform Il. and il Is to be stocked
with game.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

II is not the possession OF money
that constitutes wealth. that gives the
highest satisfaction, and nwakons the
consciousness OF noble achievement
the assurance that one is fulfilling his
mission. and that he rs reading Alright
the sealed message which The Creator
placed in his hand az birth Success
Magazine
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
GEORGE WASHINGTON
BY JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL

OLDER and statesmen. rarest unison
Highpoised example OF great duties done
Simply az breathing worlds honors worn
AS LIES Indifferent gifts TO all men born
Dumb for himself. unless Il we're TO God.
but FOR hts barefoot soldiers eloquent
Tramplng the snow TO coral where they trod.
Held by hts In hollow eyed content;
Modest yet firm Natures self, unbalanced
Save by the men his noblor temper Ahamed;
Nut hauorcd then or now because he wooed
rho popular voice but that he still withstood;
Broad minded. higher-souled there is but one
Who all this and ours. and all mems.
WASHINGTON
Never to sec nation born
Hath been given 10 mortal man.
Unless 70 those who, that sumner morn,
Gazed silent when the great Nirginan
Unsheathcd the sword whose fatal fash
Shot union through the incoherent clash
or our loose atoms. crystallizing them
Around a single wills unpliant stem.
And making purpose OF emotion rash.
out Of that scabbard spraug as from It's womb
Nebulous an first but hardening 20 star,
Through mutual share OF sunburst and OF gloom.
The common faith that made US wha We are.
He chose as men choose. whore most danger showed.
Nor ever faltCred meath the load
or petty cares that gali great hearts the most.
But kept right on the strenuous uphill road
Strong TO the end above complaint orboast;
The popular tempest on his rock uailed coast
Wasted ita Nlnd.bOrne spray
The noisy marvel OF day
His soul safe #stll#iu SIS =unatafmed abode
Virginia gave ua this imperial
Cast In the massive mold
OF those high.statured ages old
Which into graudrr forms our mortal metal ran
She gave us thia unbcmshed gentleman:
What shall give her back but love and praise
As IN the dear old uucstrang-ed DAYS
Before The inevitable wrong began
Mother OF states and undiminished men
Thou gavest ms "A country giving him.
And we owe always what We owed thee then
BE- 10 ms cyermoro lhou vast then
A. We forget thou hast not always be-
Mother ul States and unpoliuted men,
Virginia htll named from England manly queen
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

SO named because % acres produced so
heavily, that it's proceeds built lovely
home. See Salzers catalog Yielded in
Ind. l57 bu., Ohio 100 bu., Tenn. l9S bu.,
and in Mich. go bu, per acre. gu can
beat this record in 1905.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

Tine and silence OK en- win out
where all other agencies 30 lame
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

the night
Catlrrh Of mead.
Mir. Franz, cobb. Tvs summit street
DccriuR, Me, writes
II was troubled with catarrh in my
head wrote 10 DR.. Hartman for
advice and hc prescribed Pcruna
81 took IL aud ann happy 20 say 4
helped me at once feel better than l
bnyC for wears
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
BronebisI Trouble.

Mr. ~ Ed OBricn Pres. American
Pilot Ass n. Pensacola, Fla, writes,
"A heartily give nay endorsement 70
pcruua as an effective cure Ton catarTh
and bronchial trouble
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Virginia r arms

Best on earth Tor the Money Free catalogue
X. rs. CIIAFFIN A co. Inc., Richmond. Va
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

Fraul, Battle Jr MA y Mar,,-t ST.,
Nashville Tenn. writes:
"Pcruna has cured me OF chronic
bronchitis.
1T Is thc Frandesi discovery of the
age for the thr1at aud lungs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Lhnn,nnd. ID Ie.tImo . ~.

We have ON lie thousands ~ testl-
nonials like the above We can give
our readers unlNa slight glimpse ot tho
vast array 81 unsolicited endorsements
DR. Hartman Is constantly receiving
Address Or $ u Hartman President OF
Tho Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus, o.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

Mn Z nanforth 81 IOscpb Mich,
writes.
II contracted a severe cold which
settled ON my lungs ! was threatened
with pneumonia
-peruua gave me relief within .
chuplc= az DAYS Three bottles sawed me
d large loctor#hil aud great deal OF
hnnrrInr
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-12-23
Words Of Wisdom.

Westfeld, H., Dec. 18th Especially
All who are suffering with Bright's
Disease, should read carefully the fol-
lowing letter from the Rev. G. l.. Good
of this place. He says
81 feel it is my duty to tell you Of
the wonderful benefit l have received
from the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills.
am Minister Of the Gospel, and In
my work, l am frequently exposed to
Ill weathers. Six years ago, was laid
up sick. l doctored with number Of
physicians, and finally consulted q
specialist, but without success. They
all told me had Bright's Disease. l
was in bad way and almost helpless
when, thank God, l heard Of Dodd's
Kidney Pills. They saved my life. l
took sixteen boxes and now l am
cured. The first day took them felt
relief. When l began l weighed only
one hundred and five pounds, now
weigh one hundred and sixty-five and
I am the picture Of health. l recon-
mend Dodd's Kidney Pills to all my
friends who have Kidney Trouble and
/ pray to God that other sufferers
will read these words and be helped
by them"