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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
SOME ODD WATER WHEELS
They Are Employed in Various coun-
tries to Utilize Power OF
Currents

The people of Syria and Tif11S make
their streams do things that Ameri-
cans do not seem to have learned the
secret of persuading the water courses
of this country to perform, says the
| New York Tribune.
At Tif1is the natives have learned
| how to utilize the power of the cur
rent of the River Kur without build
| ing dams. What they have accom-
plished possibly might be done by an
American farmer living on the banks
of a rapid moving stream and desiring
a small, cheap power. The Cauca-
slams build floats on the surface of the
| river. Into them are set water wheels.
| The whole affair is fastened to the
bank in. such a way that it will rise
and fall with any change in the level
of the surface of the river, so that the
power is about constant all the time.
In Hama the ancient entering in of
Klamath" the Syrians have accom-
| plished a feat that makes one think
| of lifting ones self over a fance by
| Juggling at ones bootstraps. They
have harnessed the historic Orontes,
into the work of lifting itself many
! feet toward the zenith and trained it
thus to water their fruitful gardens
and orchards
AS for size the water wheels which
do this work are as to other water
| wheels what Niagara Is to other water
| falls. AS one stands by one of these
great wooden frames revolving upon
Tits wooden axle and looks up at it's
fperilneter 40 feet above one thinks it
large and is astonished when he turns
his gaze upstream to see that relative
ly it is not a great wheel, for in the
distance looms up one so feet in height
Even then he is not prepared for the
spectacle of one 80 feet in diameter,
grunting around on its cumbersome
! axle just outside the town.
Life in Hama for some people is
like the liking of others for olives, an
acquired taste, because of these very
water wheels. According as one feels
about 1t, it is musical city or one fill
| ed with nerve-racking groans. Day and
night without ceasing these massive,
| slow revolving structures utter speech
For those who have acquired taste
| for their companionship the never
ceasing tones are soothing, resembling
| the ocean roar or slow fugue played
on some cyclspean organ. The diapa-
son tones are deeper and louder than
the deepest organ stop. Now they are
in unison, now repeating the theme,
one after another, now for brief mo-
ment in a sublime harmony never to
be forgotten, according to one traveller,
then once more together in a ire
mendous chorus The sounds are de-
scribed as a slow movement up the
scale, followed with a heavy drop to
f, the keynote as: Do mi sol, do do do;
| do sol la, do do do. This unceasing
Sisyphean music, it is said, has been
going on for century at least.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
OFF FOR THE PHILIPPINES
Party of Railway Men Fully Equipped
Go to Build S12,oOo,ooo
Road

Kansas City, Mo.-The first corps OF
civil engineers sent to construct rail-
roads for the United States govern
ment in the islands of Panay, Negroes
and Cebu, left Kansas City for Seattle
few days ago, whence they will sail
for the Philippines. The party in
Guided doctors, stenographers, office
men and in fact an entire railroad or
ganization.
Philippine native labor is to be used
for the actual work of construction OF
| the particular railroad that the party
of men will build. The road Is to be
| 400 miles in length. 1t will be built
across the islands named and will be
so located that the connecting steam
boat lines may most easily connect
with the railway termini of the differ
ent islands, thus making a continuous
line of transportation from the main
| island of Luzcn to the farthermost IS
| land of Cebu
The cost of this railroad will approx
innate $12,O00,000 and 1t is to be com
pleted within about four years. Al
the supplies for the construction will
come from the United States except
the cement, which will be brought
| from China, and the ties, which will
be cut by native labor. The road wher
completed will be modern in every re
spect.
The party. which includes so engi
neers, will travel to Billings over the
Burlington, thence via the Northern
Pacific via Seattle. This party is sooI
to be followed by another containing
| 100 men.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
Size of Arny Officers.

President Roosevelt has issued an
order fixing the minimum height of
army officers at five feet FIVE inches.
The order, of course, will apply only
to future officers. 1t is pointed out
that the enforcement of this order
may exclude many West Point cadets
from the service. For a height of five
feet three inches is enough to admit
them to the academy. IL they fail to
gain an additional two inches they
will, no matter what their other quail
ifications may be. fail to get their
commissions. An officer ought I'M
doubtedly be a man of sturdy ply
sique, but there seems to be no rea-
son why he should be five feet five
inches tall Napoleon was only five
feet two inches when he became first
consul
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
THE HANDKERCHIEF TO GO
Some Day the Medical Folk May I'm
pose a Kerchief Burned as
Soon as Used.

Is the linen handkerchief doomed ?
In a recent issue of the New York
Medical Record, DIR. L. A. Barkan
urges the use Of paper handkerchiefs,
which shall be burned up. The
handkerchief, he says, "ts quite a
dangerous bacteria carrier and pre-
server, chiefly on account of being
stored in the depth of pocket where
a mild temperature, humidity and
seclusion of air and light contribute
to the increase and spread of bac-
terra" He specifies the bacteria of
pneumonia, tuberculosis, their fire.
uuent precursor, Influenza and
cerebro spinal meningitis. The hand
kerchief, he asserts, deposits the bac-
terra in clothes and pockets and
spreads them broadcast. The moral
seems TO be that the man who would
preserve his own health and that of
the people about him, should begin
the day with a few dozen paper
handkercfhiefs, which are destroyed
as fast as they are used.-N. Y. Even
ing Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
Harvesting the Rhone.

The French river Rhone Is subter-
ranean stream near Bellegarde, vanish
ing in subterranean gulf and there
remaining for considerable distance
The engineers propose to change this
romantic geology by damming the
river and turning the water into two
parallel tunnels which will conduct the
river two miles and half to two power
generating stations. Here a fall of
200 feet will yield 10000 horsepower
for 300 days in the year. The cost is
placed at about $4,000. 900, and the use
of the power is estimated as equivalent
to working an inexhaustible coal bed
supplying 1,600, 900 tons year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
WHEN CLEANING GARMENTS
sults-Don't Iron Until All
Has Evaporated.

If one has a black lace dress that
looks very stringy and limp, let her
try the following method of rejuven-
ating it: Rip 1t up and wash 1t in
gasoline and dry; then proceed as
follows: Carefully iron each piece
on the wrong side, pulling it into
shape, then place over it damp
cloth and iron until the cloth is
nearly dry. Remove the cloth and
iron until quite dry. 1t will then be
as crisp as when new. Always darn
any torn places before washing it,
and remember that gasoline must
not be used in room where there is
the least light, flame or fire. a
For cleaning dainty silks or crepe
waists without ripping, place several
quarts Of gasoline in clean bowl or
jar; place the soiled garment in it
and gently squeeze and work until
the soiled spots are gone. 1t is a
good way to mark the soiled spots
before washing, by lacking a basting
thread In them. When clean, rinse
in clean gasoline. Do not be spar
ing Of the gasoline, and If the rinse
looks dirty, rinse it again in clean
fluid. Squeeze out all the gasoline
you can, but. do not wiring, and then
hang the garment out to dry. AS it
dries (the gasoline evaporates) Z,
carefully pull the trimming into
place. Let it hang until the smell
of the fluid is about all gone. The
gasoline should be left to settle and
the clear gasoline poured off for use
again; but it should not be used for
white goods. For cleaning ribbons,
the ribbons may be placed in a fruit
jar with the gasoline, well shaken
until clean, rinsed, and then wrapped
around a bottle to dry smooth.-The
Commoner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
Banana Blanc NANCE

Soak table spoonful of gelatine for
an hour in teaspoonful of water.
Bring cupful and half of milk to
the boiling point, add a pinch of bak-
ing soda, and stir in half cupful of
sugar. and the soaked ge1atine. Boil
for five minutes, stirring steadily. Line
jelly mold with sliced bananas and
pour the lukewarm blancmange care
fully in upon these. Set in the ice to
form. Turn out and eat with whipped
cream.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
Prince or Sergeant.

The German papers are telling story
of the German crown prince. The
kaiser's heir had occasion recently to
speak to street sweeper near the bar
racks of the rifiemen of the guard. Good
morning. sergeant" said the sweeper,
who did not recognize the prince. He
said that his son was fighting in south
west Africa, but he hoped soon to have
him back safe and sound. The prince,
smiling, said: why, yes, l hope so,
tool" and pressed five mark piece into
the old mans hand. But the sweeper,
looking wistfully at the coin and then
at the giver, handed it back, saying:
"No, no, sergeant / doubt you have
none too much of that yourself!"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

A sweet breath adds to the joy OF q
kiss. You wouldn't want to kiss you,
vile, mother or sweetheart with a bad
breath. You can't bave sweet
breath without healthy stomach
You can't have healthy stomach
without perfect digestion. There is
only one remedy that digests what you
eat and makes the breath as sweet as q
rose-and that remedy is KODOL FOR
DYSPEPSIA. 1t is relief for sour
stomach, palpitation of the heart, and
other ailments arising from disorder OF
the stomach ard digestion. Take a
little Kodol after your meals and see
what 1t Will do for you. Sold by E. T.
Whitehead & Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
The tar that is contained

The tar that is contained in
Bees Laxative Honey and Tar is
harmless. 1t is not coal tar, but is OBJ
tanned from the pine trees OF our own
native forests. Bees Laxative Honey
and Tar, is the best remedy for cold.
because 1t acts on tho boweIs-thus ex-
pellng all colds from the systems
Bees is the original Laxative Honey
and Tar, and Is best for coughs, colds,
Group, whooping cough, lung and
bronchial affections.
=. l. Whitehead & Co, Scotland N eek
Leggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
Apple Snow.

Three large tart apples, three whites
of eggs, half cup powdered sugar, half
cup jelly. Stew or steam the apples,
cored and quartered but not pared, and
then rub them through a hair sieve
Beat the whites of the eggs stiff, add
the sugar, beat again; add the apples
and beat till like snow. Pile light in
a glass dish; garnish with jelly or hoI-
" leaves; serve with boiled custard.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
Italian Cream.

Soak half a box of gelatine in cup
full of cold water for an hour. Heat
four cupfuls of milk in a double boil
er, and when hot stir into them the
yolks of four eggs beaten light with
half cupful Of sugar, stir over the
fire for two minutes, add the gelatine
Take from the fire, flavor with a tea
spoonful of vanilla, and set aside to
cool. Beat the whites of the eggs stiff
and add them to the custard when 1t
is cold, but before 1t has begun to
form. Turn into mold wet with
cold water, and set aside to form firm
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

q hundred yeare ago the best physi-
clan would give you a medicine for
your hear; without stopping to con-
sider what effect it might have On the
liver. Even to this good day cough
and cold medicines Invariably bind the
bowels. This is wrong. Bees Laxa-
tive Cough Syrup with Honey and
Tar acts On the bowels-d-lves out the
coid-.clears the head, relieves all
coughs, cteanses and strengthens the
mucous mem branes of the throat chest
luags and bronchial tnbes.
4. L. Nhitehesd IL Co, Scotland Neck
lsgge.t's drug store, Hobgood,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
Hint for the Women,

1t is as bad plan to tire man with
too much honey talk and caresses as it
is to neglect him altogether. He must
do the wooing, you know. 1t is per-
fectly legitimate to coax him along a
little with smiles and guarded compli-
ments, but watch out that you don t
overdo. Whenever a woman gets to
begging a man to love her she loosens
her craps on his heart. If you do love
him little, make him fancy 1t is the
greatest honor to him. Women often
cheaper themselves, and when they do
men not only lose interest, but respect
too.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
Standing un for Il.

The orchestra, consisting of a violin
list and a pianist, stopped to rest, and
the chairman of the meeting took occa-
sion to step to the front of the platform
to apologize for the poor ventilation OF
the hall.
Gentlemen" he said, II know how
we have all been suffering for the last IL
minutes. This bad air"
de air is yoost as good as de ag-
compartment" interrupted the indig-
nant violinist, glaring at the piano
player.-Chicago Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
In the Dismal Swamp.

AS further proof of volcanic dis
.urbances through the Dismal swamp
md along territory contiguous to
Lake 'Drummond, it is reported that
Jericho canal, which has not been
Eaterless for many years, had gone
Try. Jericho canal Is a feeder for the
AXE and it's dryness will mean a sub
siding of the lake.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
ONLY 81 YEARS OLD.

Il am only 50 years old and don't
expect even when I get to be real old
to feel that way as long as 1 can get
Electric Bitters,. says Mrs. e. H..
Brupson, OF Dublin, Ga. Surely there's
nothing else keeps the old as young
and makes the weak as strong as this
grand tonic Medicine. Dyspepsia,
torpid liver, inhammed kidneys or
chronic constipation are unknown
after taking Electric Bitters a reason
abe time. Guaranteed by E. T.
Whitehead & Co., druggists. Price
50cs
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
Mint Lemonade.

A favorite beverage at the soda
fountains can be made at home with
out much trouble. Squeeze lemons
over sugar and add little water and
creme de menthe in the proportion Of
liQueur glassful to a tumbler of
lemonade. At the last moment fill up
the pitcher or punch bowl with any
sparkling water. Club soda is best.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

A liquid cold cure for children that
is pleasant, harmless, and effective is
Bees Laxative Honey and Tar
Superior to all other cough syrups or
cold remedies because it acts on the
bowels. An ideal remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Group, WhooplDg Cough and
all durable lung and bronchial affec
lions in child or adult.
Pleasant to take.
E. I. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck
Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
MOTHER GRAY'S SWEET POWD-
ERS FOR CHILDREN,

Successfully used by Mother Gray
nurse in the Chldren's Home in New
York, Cure Feverlshness, Bad Stomach,
Teethlpg Disorders, move and regulate
the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over
$4,000 testimonials. They never fail.
Il. ali Druggists, 25c. Sample Free.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N.
y.
4,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow,s Soothing Syrup las
been used for sixty years by million OF
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soc.hes
the child, softens the gums, alla!- ell
pain, cures wind collie, and is the hest
remedy for Diarrhoes. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer immedia'e'y
Sold by druggists In every part Of re
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Re
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslon' 5 SJoih-
ing Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

She-What makes you think would
say Eyes" If you proposed to me? He
Because ! know you always like to
be on the side Of the winner.-Yonkels
Statesman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

Sunday School Teacher-'Tommy
does not your conscience tell you whe n
you have done wrong?" Eyes, ma'am,
but it doesn't tell my mother'-Ch!-
cago News
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

The Eaglc--I have one great advan-
ta3e over you. / don't need to keep
dodging automobiles all the time.
The Cow-No; but just wait till
they get these airships going.-Scot-
tish American.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

Were you frightened when you
arose to make your first speech"
What should brighten me?"
"The audience"
The audience left as soon as my
name was anpounced. "-Cleveland
PialD Dealer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

"To him that hath" eaid the man
Who loves to quote, "shall be given
ayes" said the practical philosopher
"and to him that hath not shall be
giveu a swift kick PUCK.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

Eat one OF Rings Dyspepsia Tablets
after each meal and you will not sui
fer with indigestion.
E. T. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck,
Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
To Avoid a Draught.

If one fears draught from the open
window in the bedroom have the open
ing at the top covered with strip of
muslin, and keep the window open the
year around.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
A HARD LOT

OF troubles to contend with, spring
from torpid liver and blockaded
bowels, unless you awaken them to
their proper action with DR.. Kings
New Lille Pills; the pleasantest and
most effective cure for Constipation.
They prevent Appendicitis aud tone
up the system. 25c at E. T. White.
head & Cos drug store.
An eminent bacteriologist has a the
DRY That trypanosomes in fish are re-
sponsioie Tor .he sleeping sickness in
Uganda.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
Woman Rural Mail Carrier.

Matte M. Marshall, a grandniece of
former Chief Justice Marshall, of the
United States supreme court, is one of
the three women rural mail carriers in
America. She is connected with the
Granite City Oll.) post office.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
Fresh Air for Baby.

Never shut out fresh air and sunshine
from baby's living and sleeping rooms.
Sleep is more refreshing at night for the
food of sunshine and air let into the
room during the day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

The cleansing, antiseptic and heal.
ing properties of Pinesalve make 1t SUI.
perior to family salves.
e. T. Whitehead & Co Scotland Neck,
LeggettIs drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
A CERTAIN CURE FOR ACHING
FEET.

Shake into your shoss Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder. 1t cures Tired, Ach-
ing, Gallons, Sweating, Swollen feet.
At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c.
Sample FREE.
Z sat
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
ASK FOR ALIENS FooT.EAsE.

A powder for swollen tired, hot,
smarting feet. Sample sent free.
Also FREE saple of the FooT-EAsE
SANITARY CORN PAD, new invention.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
5-3l.4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

She-Don't you consider It woman's
work to talk? He--Certainly but
the trouble is, woman s work is never
done .-YOnkers Statesman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02
To Remove Grease.

Ether is one of the most effective
remedies for removing grease spots
from clothing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

In the travelling circuses OF France
the babies OF the company are put 10
work as clowns.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

For thirty-five years the government
of Great Britain has owned and oper.
ated the telegraphs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-02

Does evil still, your whole lite fill?
Does woe betide?
Your thoughts abide on suicide?
You need pill
Now for prose and facts--DeWitt's Lit.
tie Early Risers are the most pleasant
and reliable pills known today. They
never grippe. Sold by E. T. Whitehead
& Co.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-14

had had the wisdom to send to the
upper house OF congress men of any
influence il would not be necessary at
this time to worry about the removal
of troops from Fort Douglas. One OF
our senators is so busy trying TO hold
his seat and the other is SO busy try
ing to aid his colleague that neither
has any time left to devote to the wei
fare of the state. As far as actual
representation goes Utah might as
Well have in the senate a pair of pho
tographs backed up by two phono-
graphs into which had been breathed
the word present"
There is a way out of the difficulty,
way that has no doubt suggested it
self to the members of the Manufac-
turers and Merchants association.
Why not send the president of that
organization, Orson H. Hewlett, to the
senate at the earliest possible moment?
Mr.. Hewlett would be a power in the
upper house. He could be depended
upon to be busy all the time And he
would make things mighty interesting
For instance, he could inject into dry
debates on rate questions an earnest
dissertation on the excellent qualities
of baking powder made in Utah. He
could tell Of the palatable orange cider,
we say orange cider, and chewing gum
and blended coffee.
Mr.. Hewlett would be a power for
good in the senate, we say in the SEN
ate. Entirely too much indulgence in
alcoholic beverages is practiced by the
senators. Would it not be the nat
ural thing for Mr.. Hewlett to always
keep on tap in one or more of the
committee rooms a barrel of orange
cider, we say of orange cider? Also he
could pass chewing gum around the
departments, especially in the war de-
partment, and before he had been in
Washington a month we would be will
ing to wager a pair of peanuts that he
would induce, the secretary of war ia
order the entire army to Fort Doug
las as a permanent proposition. We
say, as permanent proposition.
The Herald hopes the Manufa cturers
& Merchants association will take
due notice of these incongruvial re-
marks and govern itself accordingly
Look toward Mr.. Hewlett, we say
| toward Mr. Hewlett.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-04-14
THE MANY-sIDED PRINTER.

CIV. c. Jenkins, in Lippincotts)
The versatility of printers is aptly illus
trated by the following advertisement,
which recently appeared in a western
paper:
Wanted-By printer who is capable of
taking charge of publishing and print
ing plant, a position as foreman. Can
give valuable advice TO persons COntcm-
plating marriage, and has obtained 4
wide reputation as trance medium.
Would accept an appointment as pastor
of a small evangelical church or sub
stitute preacher. Has had experience as
a strike breaker and would take work of
this character west of the Missouri river.
Would have no objection to forming d
small but select class Of young ladies to
teach them in the higher branches or to
give them information as to the cause of
the Trojan war. Can do odd jobs around
a boarding house or would accept a posi-
ton as assayist of a mining company.
To a dentist or chiropodist his services
would be invaluable. and can fill with
satisfaction a position as bass or tenor
singer in a Methodist choir. Address,
etc.
What the result of this advertisement
was L did not learn