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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Packed In.

As illustrating the way the people
live in the alien districts of Lon
don's East end, member of parlia-
ment told this as postman's common
experience He knocks at the door
with the first delivery; head is put
out of the first floor window and the
question is asked, Is that letter for
So-and-So?' Yes, replies the post
man. Well says the ledger, please
leave it on the wiaGCw sill; | can't get
down until the people who are sleep
ing in the pas=2Geway have moved
their beds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
The Man Who Rises Early.

Heaven may forgive the man VINO
rises at five, summer and winter, spring
and fall; we never can. The early riser
is not criminal, simply because the Ia"
does not designate his offense as crime
Rut il is admitted that the law has its de-
fects. Nothing can approach the look Oh
superiority on the face of the early riser
He has found the only road to health or
wealth. The books he has read before
breakfast would, If collected in heap
make the congressional library look
small. -Washington Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
WORLDS FOOD SUPPLIES.
Must Be Augmented by New Ar
ticles to Meet the Growing
| Demands

In these days of food trusts and con-
stantly advancing prices for all the
common articles of food it behooves man
to cast around for new means OF sup
porting life, and the result Will I'M
doubtedly be that many animals AMI
fishes now regarded as unfit for food
will become common articles OF diet.
AS matter of fact, says the New York
Times, mans prejudices and tastes In
this direction are constantly changing,
and to-day we relish as dellcac1es
things the mere mention OF when
would have turned a strong stomach
few generations ago.
Persons who have studied the food
problem declare that there are very
few animals birds or fish that are not
relished as food in some part of the
world. Chinas ability to support her
swarming population is due to the fact
that her inhabitants do not scorn to
eat a great many things that we re-
gard as unclean. There is no doubt
that much of the prejudice OF western
peoples against certain forms OF fool
is due to a survival of the belief in the
Mosaic law Even in this country
there are many persons not Hebrews
who regard pork as unclean, and who
will not eat anything that can be
classed as reptilian.
If one stops to think for moment
however, one must see that most or
the prejudices which we have both in
favor of and against certain articles as
food are unjustifed. The common
fowl is a scavenger of the worst kind
and the lordly turkey is only domes-
ticated cousin of the vulture. Perhaps
If the turkey buzzard were homestead
ed and cleanly fed he might taste as
we'll and offend the imagination as lit
tile.
Down south the terrapin used to be
Gespised as ringers food but to-day
Ii is a delicacy esteemed by the most
exacting epicures. The idea of eating
q rat a few years ago would have In
spired only disgust, and many OF the
stories of privation in sieges and fam
ines were built upon the necessity OF
supporting life in this way, but to-day
We nGdT lEcQuSuLly VI iuuohl az Doh
uuets, and the little rodent is in fair
way to establish himself as delicacy
In the same way our prejudices re-
earding the food qualities of various
kinds of fish are very irrational. Not
so long ago sturgeon was considered
unfit food for civilized man, but to-day
lit is esteemed as a delicacy, and its
roe in the form of caviar brings high
prices.
These reflections are comforting
when one reads the predictions OF
learned professors that if wars and
eDidemics cease the world will be I'M
liable to feed the rapidly increasing pop
iulation. The old world has food sup
plies that civilized man has not tapped
yet. and the best feature of it is that
most of these animals and fishes which
are now despised, but which have a
high nutritious value, are among the
most prolific of the inhabitants of the
earth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01

AND CIRCULAR Shlh1.
one of feathers. for a harvest of them
is still to be seen on all the latest mid
winter hats; besides it is predicted that
they will be worn to a certain extent
in the spring. But then no one can fore
tell to a certainty what new fashions
will become popular. AS soon as any
thing new becomes universal it ceases
to be fashionable.
A few of the new spring street cos
tunes are being displayed in the shop
windows and showroOms this week.
One wonders where all these changes
come from, for there is a distinct new
style in all the models. One was a
mannish gray suit of cloth, with cash
mere finish. The short pony coat and
circular skirt are both trimmed with
gray buttons having black velvet cen
ters. The buttons on the skirt trimmed
the center of the front and reached
down to the hem. making a most orig-
nal little walking suit
A very jaunty looking costume was
a fiecled wool in gray and white, with
a short hip coat closed in front with
smart buttons beginning Just below
the velvet collar. Many of the new
skirts are circular. but the plated
skirts have been such favorites that
some Of the latest models show the
plated effect. with panels set in the
back and sides; sometimes plated
panel down the front. This is decid-
ed relief to the home dresSmaker. he
cause the circular skirt is hard to hang
properly, especially if walking length.
Many of the demitailored suits for
young ladies are set off most bea utiful-
ly with the finest of embroidered cuffs
and collars. Dainty frills for the neck
and elbow give a suit that ariStOcratic
feminine touch that every one longs
for, and this Is where a girl can use
her originality to great advantage.
There are so many handmade things
sold In the shops that a suit is hardly
complete without some dainty bit Of
fluff and frills on it.
When the idea comes of a spring
suit at the same time there comes the
additional thought of what to wear
about the neck on milder days in place
Of the heavy furs to which so many
people object. Some lovely inexpensive
neck scarfs and muffs were seen in
imitation Persian lamb. They were
pale gray with unique design In gray
silk cord running through the stole and
the same effect carried out in the muff
Light, beautiful things can be made
Of maline, chiffon or any similar ma
terial and trimmed with marabout.
SandWiched in between these deli
cate early spring displays one sees the
ever popular shirt waist suit Of sheer
lawn with deep or narrow tucks on
the full skirt. The waist is either plain
or exquisitely trimmed In fine lace or
hand embroidery. according to the
price and material. The good lines
and excellent workmanship make them
most desra BILE addition to the ward
! robe, especially since entire suits of
the same material is the undisputed
decision Of Dame Fashion.
tOur readers may have advice on DUR
chasing and any question concerning
fashion or fabrics answered without
charge by Rene Deveraux. the fashion
expert, by addressing Rene Deyeraux
y. o. Box 800, Madison Square, New
Hork. inclosing stamp for reply.l
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
FURIOUS FIGHTING.

"For seven years." writes Geo. w.
Hoffman, of Harper, Wash, 81 had a
bitter battle, with chronic stomach
and liver trouble, but at last 1 won,
and cured my diseases, by the use Of
Electric Bitters. 1 unhesitatingly
recommend them to all, and don't in.
tend In the future to be without them
in the house. They are certainly q
wonderful medicine, to have cured
such bad case as mine." Sold under
guarantee to do the same for you, by
%. T. Whitehead & Co., druggists, at
500. bottle. Try them to-day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Peach Dessert.

Drain all the juice from a can OF
choice peaches and place over the fire
with nearly an equal quantity Of sugar.
When this has boiled. drop in the
peaches, few pieces at time. and
boil for Is minutes. Lift out and ar
range in glass dish. Fill the cavi-
ties of the peaches with preserved rasp-
berries and serve with whipped cream.
IN. Y. Post
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
AS It Should Be.

No man." remarked the moralizer
can enjoy life who harms another ma
liciously."
L guess that's about right" re-
Joined the demoralizer In order to
extract the full enjoyment therefrom
one must harm others in a spirit OF
true Christian charity" - Chicago
Daily News
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Smallest NeWSpaper.

Recently the smallest newspaper IN
the world has made its appearance IN
Chicago 1t is called the Two-Cent
Stamp. and is devoted to the interests
of post office employees. 1t is printed
on the back of a postal card, and has
all the departments Of modern news
paper. Most of the material is written
In a humorous vein.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Eat the Octopus.

In southen Italy TIE octopus is very
largely used as an article OF food. It's
long tentacles are cut transversely, SO
that when served at table they have
the appearance Ct rings. The fish,
when taken by the day. are lured from
the crevices Ct TIC rocks by a piece
of red flannel, aid they are then
speared with a trident. At night an
iron cradle with a bright fame OF
resinous wood is fed at the bow OF
the boat. This attracts the fish and
leads it to its doom.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
TORTUE OF A PREACHER.

The story of the tortue of Rev. O. D.
Moore, pastor Of the Baptist church, of
Harpersville, N. Y, will interest you.
He says: 81 suffered agonles, because
OF persistent cough, resulting from
the grip. had to sleep sitting up in
bed. l tried many remedies, without
relief, until l took DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption Coughs
and Colds, which entirely cured my
cough, and saved me from consump-
tion." A grand cure for diseased con-
ditions of Throat and Lungs. At E..
I. Whitehead & Co.'S druggists; price
DOC and 81 90, guaranteed. Trial
bottle free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Stern Censorship.

Picture postcards are subjected to
stern censorship in some continental
countries. In Russia those bearing the
portrait of Tolstoi have been suppressed.
Turkey forbids any postcard bearing the
name OF Allah or Mohammed, or the por-
trait OF Mussulman. France will not
permit the designer to ridicule the COR
pulence of the king of Portugal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Great Floral Eete.

Pasadena. Cal, held its seventeenth
annual tournament of roses recently
Sixty thousand people participated. The
floral display was magnificent. A long
procession of florally decorated floats
automobiles and carriages passed along
streets and under arches decorated with
flowers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
IN MAD CHASE.

Millions rush in mad chase after
health, from one extreme OF faddism
to another, when, if they would only
eat good food, and keep their bowels
regular with DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
their troubles would all pass away.
Prompt relief and quick cure for liver
and stomach trouble. 25c at E. r..
Whitehead & Co.'s drug store guaran-
teed
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01

Early Spring Street Gowns-Fads and
Fancies In Neckwear.
Ry RENE DEVERAUX.

The spirit of sociability is very pro-
nounced in New York these last few
weeks, and it has become very popular
for fashionable women to give Sunday
2 o'clock dinners to their intimate
friends. either at home or at some up
town restaurant. Being the only holi-
day of the week for business men, they
can enjoy these informal affairs with
out being harassed by business engage
nents Then too, the refreshments are
50 light that no one has a disagreeable
feeling toward his hostess the next
morning At one Of these dinners late
~ the costumes worn by the women
were almost as brilliant az those worn
at the opera. only no jewels were dis
played. but the colors made one think
Of an Old fashioned garden.
The opera season has surely reached
its height during the last week. and to
strangers coming into town it is really
worth the price of an admission ticket
just to see the beautiful costumes, jew
els and feathers In fashion history
the passing season will be recorded as
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Fornosan Bank Notes.

The gold bank notes OF the Japanese
Formosan bank are very popular in the
island Many people there, in order to
get the notes In exchange for their gold
and silver, actually pay a premium.
The money shaving based on the for
mer almost worthless currency of Nor
moSa is put out of business.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Hard Substance

The crown Of a human tooth is COW
cred by brilliant white cap of enamel,
which is not only the hardest tissue OF
the human body, consisting as it does
of 96.5 per cent. of mineral and of 3.5
per cent Of animal matter, but also
the hardest known organic substance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Trees in Iceland.

Iceland seems to be hardly as destitute
of trees as some suppose, an old idea be-
ing that it possesses only single tree.
An investigation shows that the island
really contains woods having various
trees of considerable size, and that the
climate is not unfavorable to tree
growth
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
She Saw Stars.

Miss Henrietta S. Leavitt, the young
Radcliffe graduate who has startled
the world Of science by discovering
more than 400 variable stars, must be
possessed naturally Of the gift which
enables some girls to find four-leafed
clovers-BostOn Transcript.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
ONLY the Lord Mayor.

Only one man in the city of London
outside the Tower possesses the pass
word which enables him to answer the
challenge of the sentries at any time.
1t is the lord mayor, and the password
is given to him by authority of the king.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Sufficient Reason.

Mrs. Strap-Charlie, what makes you
swear so dreadfully while you are shaw
ing?
Mr.. Strap-I suppose, my dear, it is
because of the old nick in the razor
n Y Times
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
The Automobile Fancy.

The automobile fancy is the most ex-
pensive and progressive of any in the
world. 1t is calculated that there are
$4,000 horseless machines now in the
United States. The auto has surpassed
running horses, locomotives and even ice
boats.-Bridgeton On. J) Pioneer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
And Succeeded.

What a Pathfinder Jones is; and he
used to have such a contented DISPOSE
ton before he was married"
Yes? l heard his wife say she had
married him to reform him Houston
Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Not the Real Thing.

A step-mother may not fall short in
any Of her duties, but she falls short
when it comes to enthusiasm. There
is no substitute in the world for moth
ers enthusiasm.-Atch Globe
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Rented Babies.

Women beggars in London, who think
that they can excite more pity, and SO
get more money, if they have baby with
them, can rent baby for IL cents day
at several places in the city.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
The Special Price, 600
Postage cents additional.
R. H. MACY @ CO..
Square-NEW YORK

Boil the eggs until very hard, take Off
the shell, cut in half, take out the yolks.
do not break the white; rub yolks to a
cream with melted butter, season with
chopped pickles, pepper and salt and, a
little mustard; put the mixture into the
whites, cut slice from the bottom of
the egg so that they will stand on a plat
ter; decorate with lettuce leaves or
water cress.-Chicago Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
The Only Wav.

"If you want a thing we'll done"
began the Quotation Fiend.
Tell the waiter you want it rare y
finished the restaurant victim-Cleve-
land Leader.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Artificial Foot for Dog.

A wealthy New York broker, whose
pet ST. Bernard dog had its forefoot
crushed by a car, has ordered an artifl-
cial foot made for the dog, regardless OF
cost.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Caustic.

Eyes, Miss Myrtle" drawled Reggy
Van Pickle, there is time for all
things"
Indeed" yawned the girl in the Ro.
man chair. Then you have really
looked at the clock. "-Chicago Daily
Nays
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
British MarkSmen

British soldiers are, speaking gener-
ally, better marksmen than either
French or German.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Use of "Milk Stonen

l.. Galalith, or milestone" is being
much used for decorating and promises
to take the place of marble.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Fertile Soil.
True Friend,

An explorer states that almost every.
thing planted would grow in Uganda
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Not Usual.

Chilli is reported to be prospecting in
trade. This is quite revolution in
South Observation-Disclosures American.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Hous ehold Item.

To cool a hot room, hang large towel,
we'll soaked in water, in the middle The
temperature will go down several de-
grees almost Immediately.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Be Sure You're RIGHT

A Paris doctor now insists that there
is no danger in kissing. 1t is just as
dangerous as ever to kiss the wrong
woman.-N Y. American
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
But. O, How They Abuse Them,

But, o, How They Abuse Them!
The discovery that cooks are better
paid than school teachers in New York
is not surprising. Most men care more
for their stomachs than they do for
their brains.-N. Y American
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Rigid ARMY Order.

: Orders have been issued that SC ldiers
In the British army must not expecto-
Jate.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01

A true friend to man is a friend
to all Observation-Disclosures
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Silver in Spain.

Silver money $50 years old is still in
circulation in some parts of Spain.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Falconry in Turkestan.

FdIConry III TufKestan.
In a remote part of Turkestan DR..
Sven Hedin, the explorer few years
ago discovered the ancient art of fall
conry in full flower. Among the
hoisemen were eight falconers,' he
writes, two of whom carried eagles,
The other falcons, all duly hooded. In
this part Of the world falconers form
an indispensable adjunct in any formal
parade or procession. Later in the day
they gave us an exhibition of their
birds powers by letting them kill four
hares and deer, all of which were
presented to me-"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01
Bread Slicer.

A kitchen convenience of merit is
bread slicer which cuts bread in slices
OF any desired thinness. This consists
of a wooden frame exactly the size Of
an ordinary loaf. 1t is adjustable to
mt curved or square loaf, and it's
sides are cut in slices of varying
widths. The bread is slipped into the
frame and the bread knife cuts through
the space desired. A bacon slicer on
the same principle is offered.-N. Y.
Post
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-02-01

lOur readers may have advice on pur-
chasing and any question concerning
fashlon or fabrics answered without
charge by Rene Deveraux, the fashion
expert, by addressing Rene Deveraux.
=. 0. Box 289, Madison Square, New
Hork. inclosing stamp for reply.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11
GAMBLING A MENACE.
Vice Is Overwhelming Gotham Pool
and Racing Circles.

Albany. n. 2. May Widespread
gambling in New York is due to the
exemption in the penal code in favor
of gambling on race tracks"
This declaration is part of a resolu-
ton against all forms of gambling
adopted by the National Baraca con-
vention in session here yesterday. Three
hundred delegates representing 15O 900
men forming adult Bible classes in
Sunday schools were present and voted
unanimously. The convention express
ed hearty appreciation of the position
taken by Governor Higgins in opposi-
ton to gambling, approved his veto of
the Coggeshau bill to increase the tax
on racing associations, and promised to
aid him in advocating a direct appro-
priation for the benefit of town and
county fairs lin place Of the per cent
tax on the racing associations"
The convention voted to cooperate
with the International Reform bureau
in its anti-gambling agitation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-11

ferred dividends, 81, 22o, 900; balance for
common, S642, 561; earned common, IL
This large increase in earnings indi-
Gates the healthy conditions along the
lines Of the company and in view of the
increased demand for iron and steel
products, the prospective large crops,
etc, it seems reasonably safe to predict
that the earnings on the common stock
for the fiscal year ended June 80 next
win be at the rate of 3 per cent or over.
The Denver & Rio Grande receives
nearly all the freight of the Colorado
Fuel & Iron company, and as this com
pany mas orders on its books far into
next year the road is sure to reap hand
some revenues from this source alone.
1t is also believed that the Western Pa
cific will be a valuable connection for
the entire Gould system. and especially
so for the Denver & Rio Grande. The
Denver & Rio Grande and it's controlled
company, the Rio Grande Western, own
two-thirds of the stock of the Western
Pacific and jointly agree to meet de-
ficiency in the earnings to provide for
the interest on the bonds.
The Missouri Pacific owns $14, 500, 900
of Denver & Rio Grande common stock
and s7.300.000 of the preferred. Includ-
ing that owned by allied interests, it is
understood that the Missouri Pacific
controls majority Of the entire stock.