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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10
Everybody Should Learn to Swim

New York Mail.
1t has BEEN said good many times
before. We have said it mum Der OF
times. We shall venture to say IL
again. Learn to swim. Anybody can
DO it. 1t is duty to others as we'll as
to one's self to learn to swim, II one
Goes not know how. 1t is not within
the possibilities that all should become
expert swim mers. But a slow ana
strong sswimrner may keep blmsel1
,foat very long time by alternating
methods of swim ming If exhausted, by
treadlng water and by floating. Water
is a bouyant medium. Man Is we'll
built to take advantage OF the fact'
Inability to swim is usually a mental
or moral defect, not physical one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

Ali old time cough syrups were des-
igned to treat throat, lung and bron-
chial affections without due regard for
the stomach and bowels, hence most
OF them produce constipation. Bees,
the original Laxative Honey and Tar
is the original Laxative Cough Syrup.
Look ior the letter B in red on every
package. Sold by E. T. Whitehead &
Co., Scotland Neck, Leggett's drug
store, Hotgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

The original is always the best--lm-
'tations are cheap. Bees Laxative
Honey and Tar is the original Laxative
Cough Syrup. it is different from all
others-it is better than all others,
because it cures all coughs and colds
and leaves the system stronger than
before. The letter B in red Is on eyerv
package. Sold by E. T. Whitehead &
Co, Scotland Neck, Leggett's drug
store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

For young and old the best pill sold
is DIR. Dade's Little Liver Pills. Never
gripe, never fail to cleanse the system
and tone the liver. Sold by E. T
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, 1905-08-10
DISAPfEARANCE.

J. D. Runyan, OF ButlervllIe, O.,
laid the peculiar disappearance of his
painful symptom of indigestion and
billousness to DR.. Kings New New
Life Pills. He says: ''They are per-
feet remedy for dizziness, sour stomach
headach, constipation, ETC." Guaran-
teed at F.. T. Whitehead & Cos. drug
store, price 25c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

Yest-Do you know the differences
between working and playing? Grim
sonbeak-I certainly do. The man
who gets music out of a violin plays
the fellow who gets noise out of the
b ,ss fiddle works.-Yonkers Statesman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

II sou are troubled with dizzy spells,
headache, Indigestion, constipation,
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain lea will
make you we'll and keep you we'll. II
1t falls get your money back. That's
fair. 80 cents. E. T. Whitehead &
Co. Scotland Neck, Jno. n. Brow
Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10
SPECIAL RATES

To Hot SPRINGS, ARK. VIA SEABoARD.
The Seaboard announces rate of one
first class fare plus 50 co from all points
in North Carolina to Hot Springs. ARK.
ard Efdorado Springs, Mo- Tickets
will be sold first and third Tuesdays In
July, August and September, final linn
1t sixty days from date OF sale, but not
to extend beyond October 31st.
For inform alton apply to your near
est agent Or address,
C. II. GATT1s, T. P. A.
Raleigh, N. c.
1901
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

Dear Gus IL have solved the
mother-jn-law problem, just give
Der regularly HOLSTERS Rocky Moua-
5aia Tea. It will make her healthy
happy and docile as lamb. 50 cents
Tea or Tablets. e. T. Whitehead 4
Co., Scotland Neck, Jno. n. Brown
Helitax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

"l'he Irrigon (Oregon) Irrlgator"-
has any newspaper a more melodious
name than that?-tells us that s'tbe
Summerbottom girls gave surprise
party last Thursday evening. The eur
prise consisted Of little collation. of
doughnuts. IN. Y. Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10
FIENDISH SUFFERING

is often caused by sores, ulcers and
cancers, that eat away your skin. VIM.
Bedell. Of Flat Rock, Mich, says: 81
have used Rncklen's Arnica SaIve for
Ulcers, Sores and Cancers It is the
best healing dressing l ever found"
5oothes and heals cuts, burns and
scalds. 25c at E. T. Whitehead & Cos.
drug store guaranteed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

Pinesalve CONTAINS the antlseptic
praperties.of the native pine, and Is
sure cure for sunburn, tan, letter, &C.
ze,na and all other skin diseases. Heals
sare, cut or burn without a scar Sold
oy e 7. Whitehead & Co, Scotland
Neck, Legget,'s drug store, Hobgocd.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

He-Suppose were to attempt 10
stea! kiss-would you lie very angry?
She-Indeed l would-if--if-He-
what? Shelf it got no further than
an attem, .t.-Philade]p Inquirer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

The most wonderful cure for piles is
Man Ian, put up in collapsable tubes
.vi;h nozzle attached. It reaches the
spot. stops pain instantly, and cures all
kind of blind, bleeding, itching or pro-
truding piles. Sold by E.T. White
head & Co., Scotland Nec;-, Leggett's
drug store, Hobgood
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

A little forethought may save you no
end of trouble. Anyone who makes it
rule to keep ChamberIain's Cole,
Cholera and Diarrhcea Remedy at
hand knows this to be fact. For sale
BY al druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

One wilmer and complainer can
turn loose enough unhappiness and
blues in day to make a whole neigh
borhood miserable. If you can't be
pleasant try keeping your mouth shut.
II will be a healthy exercise-for your
friends.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

The most pleasant and positive cure
tor indigestion, heartburn and. II
stomach troubles is Rings Dyspepsia
Tablets. They aid digestion, tone and
strengthen the stomach. Sold 10y E.. r.
Whitehead Il Co, Scotland Neck, Leg
gets drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

De Witt That druggist says if you
t"y his pain killer Won will use no
other. DeB:tt-Yes, I have heard the
undertaken say the same tblng--Phil-
adelphia Telegraph.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10
ASK YOUR DEALER. FOX
ALIENS FOOT-EASE.

A powder for the ieet. 1t cures
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Gallons, Aching,
Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunicns.
At all druggists ard shoe stores, 25c
Asg to-day
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10
MANY CHILDREN ARE SICKLY

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, used by Mother Gray, nurse
in Children's Home, New York, break
colds in 24 hours, cure feyerishness,
headache, stomach troubles, teething
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, 1905-08-10

he writes very uninteresting love
iet ers," said the sentimental girl.
8 y u mustn't blame him for that" an
s:.ered Miss Cayenne Gle once served
on the jury in a breach-of promise
.''-Washingto Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10
manners.

Sick headache results from disor-
der,d condition OF the stomach and is
quickly cured by Cha n berlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. For sale by all
druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10
IL wash and not rub off

II will wash and not rub of
This complexion all envy me-.
It's no secret go 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, 1905-08-10

It's difficult for a millionaire 20
stand on his dignity while sitting on a
jury.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

When n man let's bis wife do Il e
talking, it's sign she thinks be hiss
lots of brains.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

This TACT is we'll known to druggis' S
eyerywh here, and nine out Of ten vii
give their customers this preparation
when the best is asked for. Mr.. Obt
Wilmer, a prominent druggist OF Jor
lin. No, in d circular to his customers,
saws: There is nothing on the mar
ket in the way OF patent medicine
which equals Chamberlain's Coilc,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy tol
bowel complaints. We sell and rec
ommend this preparation" For sale
by all druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

No man il fit to reform others who
needs reforming himself
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

He--I dreamed last nigt l proposed
to pretty girl. She--What did l say ?
Judy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

Pinesa've acts like poultice. Best
thing IN the world for boils, burns,
cracked hands, letter, etc. Sold by E..
T. Whitehead & Co, Scotland Neck,
and Leggett's drug store. Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

A youth always wishes he was older
aud a woman always wishes she was
younger.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

One way t., find out what you cor. t
know about woman is to marry her.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

IT makes al the difference whether
YOUR religion IS the servant OF your
business or your business of your re-
llgion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

NoTHISG On THE MARKET EQUAL TO
CHAMBERLAIN COLC CHOLERA AND
DIARRHOEA REMEDY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

A mans idea Of an evil communica-
is a written statement from his wife's
dressmaker.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10
Ten Things at the Same Time.

Selected.
When man swears he does these
things:
l, He breaks Gods command.
2. He breaks the laws of the land.
3. He transgresses the rule Of good
manners.
4. He outrages decency.
5. He insults good people.
6. He profanes sacred things.
7. He shows bad bringing up.
s. He dishonors his parents.
9. He does what he is ashamed OF.
10. He does what he Will regret.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

Either mother worries because
her daughter has beau or hasn't.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-08-10

Sensitiyeness invites trouble---and
usually has it as perpetual guest.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
The GloaminE

The cleaning" Is by origin akin to
gloom. The root idea Is to look covert
ly from beneath the brows not with
full open eyes. and 50 the cleaning Is
that time Of day when the sun, sinking
below the horizon. shines obscurely I'M
der the advancing shades Of night. as
eyes may CLEAN dimly from lowering
brOws.
Byron. the poet. wrote, "As glOam-
ing, the Scottish word for twilight, has
been recommended by many literary
men and particularly by DR.. Moore in
his letters to Burns. have ventured to
use it on account Of its harmony
The evening star Is called the "gloam
ing star in Scotland. and LowelPs
"The snow had begun in the gloam-
ing and Hogg's "'Twixt the cleaning
and the mirk, when the kye come
hame," are familiar instances Of It's
use.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
The EXcheQuer.

In past times it was the custom for
the kings justiciar and his subordi-
mates to make up the royal accounts
twice a year, at Easter and Michael
mas. on a table which was the most
striking object in the chamber In
which they assembled. This table was
covered with dark russell cloth divided
into squares, which gave it a checker
ed. chessboard-like appearance, and In
the columns and spaces the accounts
rendered by the .sheriffs, and great
landowners who attended for that
purpose. were entered and reckoned
up. It was the checkered cloth, 50
conspicuous throughout the proceed
ings, that gave rise to the name eX-
chequer, just as the stars painted on
the ceiling Of another historic room
originated the name ''star chamber
London Globe.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
DR.. Gum s Blood and Nerve Tonic

There is not woman in this
land but at some time in her life
would have been better for the
use of this tonic. For diseases pc
culiar to women a better remedy
is not made. 1t enters the circula-
ton, building up the tissues that
have wasted, making pure, rich
blood. For weak, nervous people,
pimples, pale or fleshless people,
it will make strong, steady nerves,
clear the complexion and produce
good, solid flesh. Druggists sell
it for rs cents per box. To be
taken after meals. Made oy DR..
Bosanko Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
For sale by Arthur Corbitt.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
Sure Cure for Piles.

Itching piles produce moisture
and cause itching. this form, as
well as blind, bleeding or pro-
truding piles, are cured by DR..
Bo-San-ko's Pile Remery. Stops
itching and bleeding. Absorbs
tumors, so cents !. ;;s-, g. drug
gists, or sent by mail. Treatise
free. Write me about your case
DR.. Bosanko, Phila. Pa 3.13-1yr
For sale by Arthur Corbitt.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
sAAre naNtor In the Dael.

A medical man In France was asked
to be present at q duel in his profess
sional capacity. He got UP early. trav-
eled some miles, famed" the swords
and ministered to his client, who was
slightly wounded. When both honor
and wound were healed he looked for
his fees and sent in bill for 80. The
patient replied through his wife. who
wrote: Il am told that between men
there Is a question Of delicacy which
forbids even the slightest appearance
Of trade in such a matter. Neither the
doctors nor the seconds are brought on
the ground for money. II you persist
in your claim l shall. to my great re-
gret, be obliged to leave to others the
duty Of settling this fne point with
YOU"
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
when Women Smoked.

In a copy Of the Old Farmers Alma
mac. printed about 1900. we find the
following article on ''the prevention
and extinction Of fires" Never read IN
bed By candlellght, especially II your
bed be surrounded by curtains. Strictly
forbid the use Of cigars In your family
at all times, but especially after night
There is good reason to suppose q house
was lately set on FIRE by half consum-
ed cigar, which woman suddenly
threw away to prevent being detected
in the unhealthy and offensive practice
Of smoking"
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
How To Ward Of Old Age.

The most successful way Of
warding off the approach Of old
age is to maintain vigorous d.
gestion. This can be done by eat
ing only food suited to your age
and occupation, and when any dis
order of the stomach appears take
a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets to correct it.
If you have a weak stomach or
are troubled with indigestion, you
will find these tablets to be just
what you need. For sale by Hill
Bros.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
TAFT AT CINCINNATI.
Makes an Address Before the Conn.,
mercial Club of That City.

Cincinnati May 21.-The celebra-
tion Of the twenty-fifth anniversary or
the Cincinnati; Commercial cub closed
with banquet, at which the speakers
discussed vital questions OF the day!
Secretary OF War Taft made the
principal speech OF the evening, on
policy and Practice" saying:
IF the Panama cana were inside
the territory OF the United States, or
course ali material used on he canal
could pay daty or be bolght in the
United States, but as the construction
of the canal is number Of days jour
ney from the tariff wall OF the United
States it presents exactly the same
case as is presented in the case or
the Philippine islands. Now, if con-
gress is willing to pay more than
France was willing to pay, then they
are We come 10 do so, but in the alb
sence OF III We feel we must carry
out the rule that applies. That law
requires that prices and quality being
the same. we must buy American
goods. In the absence Of rule We
feel bound by our trust 10 build as
cheaply as possible. We submitted
the question to congress on this line.
asking congress to lay down a rule.
II there is TO rule we must build as q
business man would build. Now there
is no question Of protection or free
trade: it is merely our duty under the
law as it stands. If the rule or law
is changed then we must change"
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
Hesd Of Banking i1ouse DEED.

Paris, May 21.-Daron Aiphonse De
Rothschi Il, head Of tie French branch
Of the banking house bearing the
name OF RothS2hili. and governor Of
the Bank of France. died from acute
bronC nitis. aggrav&,ed by gout. The
deceased. who was born in 1927, will
be succeeded as head of the Paris
bank ng house by EarOn Lambert De
Rothschi OF Brusseis, whose bust
ness capacity has earned him a world
wide reputation.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
German Yacht in the Lead.

New York. May 27.-The German
racing yacht Hamburg led the Endy-
mion and Asa - 1876 miles in the
transatlantic race for Emperor Will
liam's cup on May % All three OF tho
yachts were sighted by the steamer
st. Louis that day. The Ailsa was
leading the Eudymion by about two
miles. A light southeast breeze pre-
vailed.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
A Good Suggestion.

Mr.. G. B. Wainwright of Lemon
City, Fla, has written the manu-
facturers that much better re-
suits are obtained from the use
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy in cases of
pains in the stomach, collie and
cholera morbus by taking it in wa
ter as hot as can be drank. That
when taken in this way the effect
is double in rapidity. cit seems
to get at the right spot instantly, "
he says. For sale by Hill Bros
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
LeProsy.

Smallpox. or varioia, was not known
to the Romans before the sixth century.
Leprosy is as different from 1t as palsy
Is from st. Vitus' dance What Is this
awful disease? Something endemic,
chronic, malignant, with cutaneous
lesion. 1t Is a scabious affliction Of
dreadful character. attacking nations
negligent Of cleanliness and the decen-
cies of life. All that France and Eng
land gained by engaging in the cru
sades was leprosy, and Of all that they
took leprosy was the only thing that
remained with them. In olden times
every man laboring under the disease
was imprisoned like thief or robber.
Moth holes and the piidew on walls
were believed to be the effects Of lep-
rosy.-New York Press.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
ARTISTIC
JOB PRINTING.

The Daily Review has during
the past week received several
hundred dollars worth Of new job
type Of the latest and neatest pat
terms, and is now Thoroughly
equipped for turning out the best
possible job printing in the most
artistic and up-to-dats styles.
The book bindery has also
been improved, and we have every
facility for making books, rebind-
ing old books, binding magazines,
etc.
Our prices are reasonable; our
work unexcelled. Telephone Sis
tersville Daily Review, No. e1-2,
and our representative will call en-
ycN.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
Hot Weather Piles.

Persons afflicted with piles
should be careful at this season of
the year. Hot weather and bad
drinking water contribute to the
conditions which make piles more
painful and dangerous. Dewitt s
Witch Hazel Salve stops the pain,
draws cut the soreness and cures.
Get the genuine, bearing the name
of E. C. Dewitt & Company. Sold
by Opera House Drug Store.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
Workmen Held by houcs.

Youngstown, O., May 27.-Unique
methods are being adopted in the con-
struction of the grade for the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad near here. On
the east side of the Market street via
duct it is necessary TO cut down hill
200 feet high. The men working on
the cut are tied TO ropes suspended
from the top of the hill. They use
the ropes to hold them viii they are
working. and pull themselves up and
down with them.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
C.riOsity Satisfied.

Mr.. Oldboy (tentatiyely)-If a man
we're. say. fifty and the woman Of his
rhoice about twenty, do you think that
would lead to an unhappy marriage?
Miss Young-I think il would be more
likely to lead to rejected proposal
Catholic Standard and Times.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27

T'm perfectly convinced" said the
ambitious young man. that can
write the greatest novel Of the period"
why don't you 90 ahead and do 1t
them"
''Oh, I wouldn't think Of such a
thing. I am happy now in my belief
on the subject. Where's the good Of
my risking disappointment
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
Let Us Go to Cuba.

No 10, $1,000 buys about 200
acres. all cleared for cultivation.
only three miles, from shipping
port; 8 houses, fruit, vegetables
or dairy farm; steamer and rail
road fare returned buyer. Write
w. F. Richmond, GAINESVILLE, o.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27
Giving Figures to the Assessor.

Tax ASSeSSor-Can you give me some
idea Of what your husband is worth? ?
Lady-Really. l don't know. but l
wouldn't take Il million dollars for him.
City Journal.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-05-27

Don't live to eat, but eat to live.
Many of our ills are due to overeating.
to eating the wrong things and to r.
regular eating.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
DEFENSE NOW
SHOWS ITS HAND

1t was net until near the close OF the
afternoon session yesterday that counsel
for Watson made known what the line
of defense will be. Briefly 1t is that
Mr.. Petty, as Auditor of the District,
had no authority TO handle the checks
in question as he did, and so Watson.
who was his messenger. cannot be held
for the embezzIemept of the checks
Mr.. Petty concluded his testimony at
$50 O'Clock, at which time the court ad-
journed.
On cross-examination by Mr.. Mona
mara, Mr. Petty told what Watson S
duties were In connection with the
Auditors office. 1t was his duty he
said to keep certain accounts, in con-
nection with the deposit and assessment
fund. make deposits in certain local
banks, and also to draw checks. Mr..
Petty explained that there were several
funds. separate and distinct, and that
sometimes, money was drawn from one
fund to meet the demand upon another
He said it has been the custom of the
office for many years 70 balance the
funds IN this way. This method. he
said was well known to the Commits
sfoEers.