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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

Pinesalve acts like poultice. Best
thing in the world for boils, burns,
cracked hands, letter, etc. Sold by E..
T. Whitehead & Co, Scotland Neck
and Leggetts drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

Mrs. Matchem-"I'm going to intro
duce you to Mrs. Weeds, fascinating
widow of 90" Oldbatch-"Thanks !;
but draw the line at being the twenty
first husband of any woman, no matter
how fascinating she may be-"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03
PECULIAR DISAPPEARANCE

PECULIAR DISAPPEARANCE
J. D. Runyan, of Butlervllle, O.,
laid the peculiar disappearance of his
painful symptom of indigestion and
billousness to DR.. Kings New New
Life Pills. He says: ''They are a per-
feet remedy for dizziness, sour stomach,
headach, constipation, etc." Guaran-
iced at F.. 7. Whitehead & Co.'S. drug
store, price Csc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

"Bliggins is painfully attentive to
his wife," els he then SO much in
love with herf" II don't know. He
may merely be afraid OF ."--Louis.
vile Courier-J ournal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03
THEY APPEAL. TO OUR SYM.
PATHIES.

The bilious and dyspeptic are con-
slant sufferers and appeal to our SYM
pathies. There is not one of them,
however, who may not be brought
back to health and happiness by the
use OF Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. These ia blets invlgor-
ate the stomach and liver and strength
en- the bowels. For sale by all drug
gis;s.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

Pinesalve contains the antiseptic
properties Of the native pine, and ls a
sure cure for suuburn, tan, letter, &c.
zema and all other skin diseases. Heals
sore, cut CT burn without a scar. Sold
by E. T. Whitehead & Co., Scotland
Neck, Leggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

One dose of Plneules taken at bed
time will entirely relieve the most OBJ
stlnate case of backache before morn
ing. Pineules is certain cure for all
kidney and bladder troubles. Sold by
E. 7. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck,
Leggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

It will wash and not rub of
This complexion all envy me,
It's no secret 80 I'll tell
Take thou Rocky Mountain Tea.
E. T. Whitehead & Co. Scotland Neck
Jno., N. Brown, Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

Naggsby-Simley certainly has reas-
on to be proud of his wife. Mrs.
Naggsby-Why do you think so3
doesn't assume the
look of a martyr or try to change the
subject when he attempts to tell a
funny story-Detroit Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

Jndge-"It seems to me I've seen
you before Prisoner-"You have,
my lord. I used to give your daugh-
ter singing lessons" Twenty years."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

If you are troubled with dizzy spells,
headache, indigestion, constipation,
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea will
make you we'll and keep you we'll. IT
1t fails get your money back. That's
fair. IS cents. e. T. Whitehead &
Co., Scotland Neck, Jno. N. Brown,
Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

He-It seems to me that whenever a
pretty woman marries she either mar
rles very ugly man or else fool.
She (sadly)-Do you think go,
George, dear? Then we had better
break our engagement.-Judy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03
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| 60 RDUD

For young and old the best pill sold
is DR.. Dade's Little Liver Pills. Never
gripe. never fail to cleanse the system
and tone the liver. Sold by r. L.
Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck, Leg
gett's drug store. Hobgood.
A good memory often comes IN handy
to forget with.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

And you have no complaint to
make about the fat?' s.Sure, tn
flats so small there amt room for q
compIaint."'-Brooklyn Lite.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

Sick headache results from disor-
dered condition Of the stomach and is
quickly cured by Cha m berlain's Stom-
sch and Liver Tablets. For sale by all
druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03
ASK YOUR DEALER FOX
ALIENS FOOT-EASE.

\ powder for the feet. It cures
Swollen, Sore. Hot, Gallons, Aching,
Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions.
At all druggists and shoe stores, Csc
Ask to-day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

"Did you ever raise your hand to
your wife in anger" asked the strong
minded woman. "In anger ?" repeated
Mr.. Meekton, wonderingly. No. Not
even in self-defenee."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

Teacher-"Well, Johnny, what have
you to tell US about Castor and Pol
lux?" Johnny (confidenly)-"Castor
was the man the oil was named AFTER"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

1t you wish to train your memory
carry an umbrella around with you,
and don't lose it.-Rich Times
Dispatch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03
How Advertising Paid.
Selected.

Selected.
A Texas girl advertised for hus-
band and got him. The total expense
for advertising, wedding outfit, etc.,
was Sill. Within year he died leav-
ing her an insurance policy of $lO,-
600. And yet some people claim 1t
does not pay to advertise.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

A buffalo bull recently slaughtered
in Iowa brought its owner nearly
81 900.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

The Farmer-"What's that? They
gave you the presidents salute OF 81
guns?" The Hobo-"Yes, stree But
only about nine of 'em hit me-"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

'Ah, Mr. Smith, I hear you have
got into your new home. Are you all
settled YETI" "All except the rent"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

Even the greatest of fish begin life
on a small scale.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

A girl is never satisfied until she
draws her beau into a knot.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03

Very few persons understand the
value of regularity OF habits.
MANY CHILDREN ARE SICKLY.
Mother Grayis Sweet Powders for
Children, used by Mother Gray, nurse
in Children's Home, New York, break
colds in "a hours, cure feyerishness,
headache, stomach troubles, teethinp
disorders, and destroy worms. At all
druggists. 25c. Sample mailed tree.
Address, Allen q. Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-03
SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY.

DIRE CIT LINE
To Principal Cities North
South and Southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
Insurance House Cleaning.

1t seems not unlikely that before the end
of this insurance furry is reached re-
organization of all the big companies that
have been brought under the glass of the
investigation will be decreed. Hundreds OF
thousands of people are interested, many
of them living abroad. and millions of dol
lars are at stake. Public confidence In the
whole outfit has been rudely shaken, and 1t
is idle to think that matters may be mended
by the mere turning over of new leaf, or
the promise to turn one over, by the men
who have brought such reproach upon
themselves and the insurance business.
A square deal, one inclines to believe
means a new DEAL and men Installed In
office who are as well known for probity as
for ability The housekeeping should be
thorough and reach the remotest hooks
and corners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
Our Public Speakers.

These are parlous times for the public
sneaker and the orator and the prominent
man of letters. Plagiarism hunters are
abroad in the land, with scrap books and
raadv-reference books, books of quotations
and keen memories, and they are alert for
tho least hint of literary borrowings. The
other day a theatrical manager was caught
with the goods" but he proved an abb in
a manner to satisfy the public that 1t was
not he. but a wicked interviewer. who pill
fered from an author long dead. Now the
plagiarism hunter has held up his finger at
Governor Folk of Missouri, charging him
with taking priceless gems of thought from
the treasure casket of the peerless leader.
william Jennings Bryan. Governor Folks;
speeoh was delivered at the grave of a
prison guard, killed while resisting the at
tempt of convicts TO escape. In the course
of his eloquent remarks he said:
..If the Father can touch with divine
mower the cold and pulseless grain. He win
not allow the soul of man to lie neglected
In the ground. If He will lend to the flow
ers whose withered leaves float upon the
breezes this afternoon and give to them the
sweet assurances of another spring time, He
will not deny the words of hope to the chill
1ren of men when the frosty hand of death
comes If matter iaanimate, though changed
BY the formations of nature into a multi
tude of phases, can never die. the imperial
spirit of man will not be extinguished He
who overloOks not the flight of the sparrow
nor the leaves upon the trees. and makes all
things work together in furtherance of His
eternal plans, has given Immortality to
mortal, and has gathered unto Himself the
brave spirit of our friend"
Some years ago Mr.. Bryan. while mem
ber of the House Of Representatives. deiiv-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
The New Regime in Russia.

The managing editor OF the st. Petersburg
Daily Mall hat on head, umbrella IN hand,
fclGed overcoat on left arm. sat in his re-
volving chair swinging nervously half way
round and back The side door of the
Office opened, and the star reporter en-
tered
Brisk. m off TO Paris, to be gone a
couple of weeks, and | want you TO keep
my cushion warm during my absence. Our
man down there is slow to grasp the fact
that we are now Free white and twenty
one. and that nobody stands in the way of
our printing real news. l think a little
heart-to- heart talk with him will improve
his stuff, and. in the language of an Ameri-
can statesman, show him just where we
are at"
ANY special Instructions about things
here7'
"only about one thing Our correspon-
dents in this town are multiplying rapidly.
The scrIbbling itch is spreading. 1 don t
object TO 1t, but we must regulate it. I'm
less the communications are too long. lead
Pro Bono Publico and Vox Populi and put
'era on the editorial page. 1 want to en-
courage the spirit OF those two signatures.
Watch Veritas closely. and, even when you
accept him, set him solid and tuck him away
in an inside corner. / have known some
pretty tall liars to wear that mask. Keep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
Kentucky and the Secret Ballot.

One result OF the recent election in Ken
lucky was the defeat of a proposed amend
ment TO the state constitution to return to
the old viva voce style of voting. The re-
turns are not complete. but by adding fair
estimates of counties yet to be heard from
to the certified figures of the other coun-
ties IT appears that the amendment was
rejected by vote Of nearly two to one.
While the senatorial race overshadowed all
other questions in the canvass, this propo-
sition was not neglected. and the expression
obtained is, in the circumstances, tri-
umph of substantial proportions for the
secret ballot.
Kentucky was one of the last of the
states to ADOPT the secret ballot. The old
style had proved very satisfactory in the
earlier days when the commonwealth was
almost completely under the sway of agri-
culture Then there were no hives of in
dustry." no great manufacturing plants
where thousands of operatives, each enjoy
ing the right of suffrage, labOred under the
ewes of rich employers and their agents
and in a large measure were at their mercy
scattered population, In the main well
TO do walked or rode to the polls on cleo
ton day. called out openly the candidates
Of their choice in response to questions OF
the officers OF election. and were so re-
corded 1t was a simple scheme easily
executed and the result of poll at any
point was known in few minutes after
the time of closing.
But as the states development brought
her into touch with her sister states, what
had proved necessary 10 them became nee
essary to her. The secret ballot, 1t was
seen. would serve valuable purpose in
protecting voters from improper and
tyrannical influences, and, not without
some contest. It was adopted. 1t has
worked we'll and there was small excuse
beyond mere sentiment attaching to a for
mer institution for the proposition to
change back.
The vote by counties, however has some
puzzling features. In counties like Daviess,
and Christian and Henderson, and Barren.
and McCraCken. where manufacturing in
terests are heavy, the vote against the Sc
cret ballot was large In Jefferson, the
county IN which Louisville Is situated, over
ave thousand votes in favor OF the old
style were registered, while in Fayette. of
which Lexington is the county seattle
second city In size in the state-a majority
voted FOR a return TO the old style
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
A Good Reason for Acceptance.

ANY objection to the acceptance or the
Freer art collection on the ground that II
cannot he added to or subtracted from nil-
der the terms of the gift Is lhos'caiiS
founded. when the distinctively indlVldua'
character of the offering is considered ne
ease resolves itself into n paradox: II "oui"
be impossible for the Smithsonian 10 con-
slider the acceptance of the collection IL lhe
donor did not propose to construct o"iiu
ing for its housing at his own EXPENSE u
would be absurd 10 expect the donor 10 eieet
n building large enough to accommodate not
only this collection but any future adolt'ona
which the trustees or regents might see III
TO make To It. In other words, no F'reer col
lection without a building, ana 10
collection with a building that is not Dig
enough to take in the accretion OF years
This is clearly an impossible situation
best avoided by frank Acknowledgements
that II IS due to Mr. Freer TO preserve MS
I,,iIdipg fo- his own collection, and thus al
low the whole to stand as monumental
evidence Of the inspiring patriotism OF an
American citizen.
II In tho course of veare other American
citizens come forward with similar gifts or
art collections. with or without buildings
they can be easily fitted into broad scheme
for the development of national gallery IL
the Freer example is followed and the GIT
includes a building. there will be no difhcul-
~ in securing architectural harmony so that
the grand group of structures may stand as
an attractive whole. expanding as the years
pass and the patriotic liberality of collectors
Is evinced in such donations. Again, II there
are numerous small gifts TO the Smithsonian
or the government not warranting pullu-
ing each. they can be housed in main nail
provided it is to be hoped. out Of the funds
of the government, and a central structure
of such a character will be none the less
important because it follows as a resultant
OF this initial donation.
Indeed the very prospect that 1t may
soon be necessary to provide an eXhlDltlon
hall for other works of art than the freer
collection is one of the most urgent reasons
why this munificent gift should be accepted.
II It is likely to bring other connoisseurs
knocking at the doors of the Smithsonian
asking for permission to be relieved OF their
treasures the sooner this delightful embar-
rassment of riches Is encountered the better
for the Smithsonian, for the national capital
and for the American people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
Warning to Lovers.

Has the faith of woman in man been
shaken? Has her beatific trust IN man
been so abused that she can no longer feel
serene and blissful confidence In every
word he says? Has skepticism so permeat-
ed the world that a maiden looking deep
into the adoring eyes of her lover WILL
instead of gently signing "Ah! Clarence,
how true you are!" abruptly say Jack.
I don't believe you!'?
If any miscreant has really given woman
just cause to doubt the truth, loyalty, SIN
certify, benignity and Righteousness of man.
let him stand forth that his indignant
brethren may mete out to him the torment
of the thousand cuts! Read this:
BOSTON, Mass, November 3O.-Weddirg
bells did not ring for Alice c. Otis and
Edgar c. Hill of Lynn last night. The
bride-elect in cards, states that she was
deceived Miss Otis says Hill told her he
had large deposits in a bank. so last Mon
cay she asked him for the book so she
could verify his claims. Accompanied by
her brother. Miss Otis went to the bank
and was told that Hill had no such amount
on deposit as the book pretended to show.
Then she decided not to have anything
more to do with Hill. Hill says he has
the money tied up in business venture
and that he made the entries in the book
to please Miss Otis, never thinking she
would question them.
If the precedent set by Alice Is generally
followed by young ladies. Cupid may lay
down the arrow and the bow and the mar
rage license clerk must change his job
or beg for bread If every love-lorn swain
shall be called on to verify each ante
nuptial statement happy courtship will be
rudeIy Jared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
Massachusetts, and the Tariff.

The Boston Herald sees light:
"In view of the fact that 1t has appar-
emily fallen to public sentiment in Massa-
chusetts to pioneer the way in the work Of
tariff revision, 1t Is fortunate that that
state is to have governor for the next
year. and probably for succeeding years, a
man who entertains progressive views upon
this subject. We are to show to the coun-
try that In Massachusetts this question is
not a political question, but is business
proposition"
Curtis Guild-he is too old fox in poll
tics to have Junior tackled to his name
is all right on the tariff question. and
probably on some other questions. He has
reached the governorship by a handsome
majority over a gallant opponent, and the
likelihood is will give Massachusetts, good
administration If he does he will benefit
by the custom and be elected a second, and
even a third, time In that part of the
country the people reward faithful public
servants by keeping them in office-an ex-
ample some other sections would do well
to copy.
But if Massachusetts Is to pioneer
tariff revision she must do 1t from wash
ington. and not Boston. This is headquar-
tiers for that business. 1t will be of far less
Importance what Gov. Guild will be think
ing and doing than what the Massachusetts
senators and representatives In Congress
will be thinking and doing. They are COM
mitted, as he is, on the subject, but VIII
they be aggressive or passive when 1t
comes up here? They men of influence
in that body, and Mr. Lodge in particular
commands attention as well because of his
ability and experience as because OF his
intimate relations with the President.
And what about next year? If nothing is
done with the tariff at the coming session;
if the railroad rate problem, and the canal
problem. and the statehood problem for the
territories, and other problems, consume so
much time. or are so Unanswered, that the
tariff is deprived of hearing, shall we wit
ness the next congressional races in Mas
sachusetts made on the tariff issue? VIII
the republicans interrogate the aspirants
for nominations on that side, and put up
only such candidates as pledge themselves,
not simply to vote for tariff revision II
the subject comes up, but to work to bring
1t up and press it In the Sixtieth Congress
That is an important point for men to con-
slider who are ambitious to pioneer" tariff
revision
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
FOOT BALL, BY ALL MEANS |!

Rsh! rah. rah. WHO cares-do you
For a broken leg n death twO1
Let the pinply youths on the hleaehefs root
For that manly hero, the Perfect Brute,
For shoulders and legs In the ghastly play
That mRketh college holiday!
While the pretty girl with the college pin
Adds her shrek to the general din,
While fond mammas and foolish pas
Split the eky with their rah-rah-rahs
AS drops out with broken knee
Or crack In the upper yertebHse.
Rahi rahi rah, let's make noise
And help the sport OF these tender boys;
For love of college is doubly thrilled q
When men mangled and MANNED and killed.
Each end they run, each yard they gain
Is done at the cost Of blood aud pain,
Making the noble game sort
OF prize fight. bull fight. cannibai sport,
A modern gladiatoriai show
Where yon and aud the world may go,
A GRECO Roman barbecue
I'm fond of that sort OF thing. aren't your
Raj. rah, rab,-what, change the game
And make II Innocent, mild and tame.
Remove the sight OF patches and blood
And heroes grovelfng In the nlnd2
Do you please. but (, for one.
Would stay at home--for I'm fond Of fun.
And what's thu use OF sending lad
To a seat OF learning slow. sad
That public murder Is ostracized
Ind college life is quite civilinedf
-Wallace Irwin. u the New York Globe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03
THE GLORIOUS GAME.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
So long as an American university is
measured by the greatness of its foot ball
team 1t viii be difficult to reform that game.
From the New York News
The man whose duty it is to keep tabs on
the foot ball mortality is earning his SAL
airy this year.
From the Hartford Times
Some of the college presidents appear to
have reached the conclusion that the best
way to reform foot ball is to turn the game
over to the undertaken.
From the Cleveland Lender.
Columbia University has cut the dogs
tail off just back of his ears.
From the Philadelphia North American.
1--WE deplore the present agitation against
foot ball and demand that il cease imme-
dlateIy."-Resolution adopted by the Sur
geons' Society.
From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
The fact seems to be that the gridiron
sport has been done TO death In the house
of it's friends.
From the plttsburg Gazette.
The consensus of popular opinion seems
to be that foot ball is tainted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-03

as sharp an eye too on Fair Play, who
often seeks an advantage. and with SO
much zeal that he gives himself away
And. regardless of subject. signature or
what not. feed to the waste basket all de-
Iverances beginning, My attention has
been called to an article in the Mall etc
1 understand that in countries where they
have always had free press that humbug
phrase has been worn to fragile. Folks
who want to use the Malls columns for
personal explanations must show famil-
iarity with the Mails daily issue. 1t must
not be necessary for anybody to call their
attention to anything that appears In he
paper"
How about those old chaps you were
telling me about recently who worked on
st. Petersburg papers years ago and from
their retirement are trying to show you how
to turn the trick today?"
Brisk, you may think me cynical. You
are young. and have yet to go through the
mill. Don't print a line of that sort OF
stuff. Your old scribbler turned out to
grass usually collects small coterie of
admirers. tells them about the glory of the
old days and the degeneracy of the later
days. reads them his cards before he sends
the cards in for publication, and then
calmly awaits the thunderbolt in type. No,
the old chaps In this town who used to
illuminate with a censor at their elbows
have nothing to teach us now that the
BRIDES off and the roads clear.
"Of course, / need not tell husky young
ster with your biceps what to do with any
fellow coming in and inquiring for the man
who wrote that article in your dirty sheet.
Polish him off in good style, and send the
account of the police court fine TO the buSi-
ness office to be added to your next
check"
Good luck, SIR"
s'Cpn5 luclx RI Won NV how,