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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
HER CURIOSITY AROUSED.
Thought the Man Who Was GET Up
Might Have Been Dis
tant Husband"

1t was the mayor of a western city,
says the Detroit News, who received the
following letter of inquiry from a Bos-
ton woman:
Kind and Respected Cir: l see in
paper that a man named John Sipes was
attacked and ct up a bare whose cubs
he was trying to git when the she bare
come up and stopt him by eatin' him up
in the mountaines near your town.
What / want to know is, did it kill him or
was he only partly ct up and is he from
this place and all about the bare.
don't-knOw but what he is a distant
husband of mine. My first husband was
Of that name and I supposed he was
killed in the war, but the name of the
man the bare ct being the same thought
it might be him after all, an ought to
know if he wasn't killed either in the
war or by the bare, for have been mar
ried twice since and there ought to be
divorce papers got out by him or me il
the bare did not eat him all up. If it is
him you will know it by him having six
toes on the left foot. He also sings base
an has a spread eagle tattoed on his
front chest and a ankor on his right
arm, which you will know him by if the
bare did not eat up these sines of its be-
ing him. If alive don't tell him l am
married to Joe White, for he never liked
Joe. Mebbe you'd better let on as if I
am ded, but find out all you can about
him without his knowing anything what
it is for. That is if the bare did not eat
him all up. If it did I don't see as you
can do anything and you needn't take no
trouble. My respecks to your family
and please ANGER back.
''P. S.: Was the bare killed? Also
was he married again, and did he leave
any propty with me laying claims to-"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
FORTUNATE MISSOURIANS.

"When 1 was druggist, at Livonia,
No." writes T. ]. Dryer, now Of
Graysville, Mo-" "three OF my Gus
toners we're permanently cured of con-
sumption by DIR. Kings New Dlscov-
cry, and are we'll and strong to day.
One was trying to sell his property and
move to Arizona, but after using New
Discovery a short time he found it un-
necessary to do so. I regard DR..
Kings New Discovery as the most
wonderful medicine in existence. -
Surest Cough and Cold cure and
Throat and Lung healer. Guaranteed
by Druggist. Soc aud ST.. Trial
bottle free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
Novel Arctic Station.

Arctic science should be greatly ad-
it's study to be established this year
on the south coast of Disco island.
This novel station, to be established by
gift from Mr.. A. Holck, of Copen-
hagen, and to be aided by an annual
grant of $4,000 from the Danish gov
eminent, will have a well-equipped
biological laboratory, with working
places for visitors, and will provide a
library Of arctic literature. The only
charge to visiting naturalists will be
a small fee for board.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
Odd Epitaphs,

At Worcester, England, the slab
erected over a departed auctioneer is
inscribed with single word
Gone" In Sussex the initials and
date of the death of the deceased are
followed by two words-"He was"
The most remarkable inscription is
the inscription says: Left till
called for"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
"Dew Ponds"

The dew pond" is curious Stone
age relic yet to be traced in Great
Britain. In the absence of springs,
broad hollows were scooped out, and
these were covered with straw or other
non-conducting material, with a thick
layer of clay and stones on top. At
night the cold surface of the clay con-
densed an abundance of water for the
cattle to drink.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

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, Whooplng Cough and
all durable lung and bronchial affec
lions in child or adult.
Pleasant to take.
E. L. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck
Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
Now is the time to guard the health

AID strength of the lungs. The best
remedy to use for coughs end colds is
Bees Laxative Honey and Tar. The
only cough syrup that does not consti-
pate the bowels, but which on the 9TH
er hand, expels all cold from the system
by acting as pleasant laxative. Best
for coughs, colds, Group, whooplng
cough, etc. E. L. Whitehead IL Co..
Scotland Neck, Leggett's Drug Store,
Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
To tho Trustees of the Scotland
Neck Methodist Church.

Gentlemen -
Always have your church buy lin.
seed oil at barrel prices. Don't lei
them pay $50 a gallon for canned
oil, which ought to cost but 60 cents :
gallon. Ready mixed paint Is abou
half oil and half paint. Buy oil tresl
from the barrel, and add 1t to the L 4
M. Paint, which is semi-mixed, and
you then have full gallon OF paint
the lowest price.
4 gallons l.. &, NJ. mixed with gal
Ions Llnseed Oh will paint moderat,
sized house.
L. & M. costs only $120 per gallon.
e. s. Andrews, ExMayor, Danbury
Conn, writes, painted my house Il
years ago with L. & NJ. Looks wei
to-day"
Sold by E. T Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

DON'T tie cough or cold up in your
system by taking remedy that binds
the bowels. Take Kennedy,s Laxative
Honey and Tar. 1t is different from all
other cough syrups. 1t is better. II
opens the bowels-expels all cold from
the system relieves coughs, colds, Group,
whooping cough, etc. An ideal rem
edy for young and old. Children like it.
Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co. drug
glst,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
A FEARFUL FATE.

1t Is fearful fate to have to endure
the terrible tortue of Piles. II can
truthfully say" writes Harry Colson, oil
Masonville, Ia, "that for Blind, Bleed
Ing, Itching and Protrudlng Piles,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, is the best
cure made" Also best for cuts, burns
and INJURIES. 25c at E. I. Whitehead
u Co.'s, druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
Many Titles.

The marquis of Butte, who is the
fortunate holder of IL titles, lord OF
over 100 square miles of land, and a
bination of bookworm and keen
sportsman. In his attire he favors the
kits, and in music the bagpipes, on
which instrument he is an expert per-
former.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
Reciprocity.

Picking up paper, the caller asked.
Are you a subscriber to this journal? ?"
mot exactly" replied the would-b
poet. The editor has placed my name
on the free list, however, with the
understanding that l am not to send
him any more contributions. "-Chicago
Daily News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
He Was Real Rude.

"Just to show you that l am not
ashamed to have my age known said
the bachelor girl, "I'll bring the family
Bible and you can see for yourself"
"All right rejoined the giddy young
man. what chapter and what verse,
please ?"-Chicago Daily News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

1t is not difficult to relieve blind
bleeding, itching or protruding piles
with ManZan, the great pile remedy
1t is put up in collapsable tubes with
nozzle, and may be introduced and ap-
piled at the seat of the trouble. Stops
pain instantly.
f. L. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck
Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

Living indoors so much during tie
winter months creates sort Of ii stuff
ant-of-ozone condition in the
blood and system generally. Clea2
up and get ready for spring. Take ie"
Early Risers. These famous little pill
cleanse the liver, stomach and bowels
and give the blood change to purif}
itself They relieve headache sallow
complexion, etc. Sold by E, T, Whit =
head e Co. druggist
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

The gums and resins obtained from
pine tree have long been recognized
as highly beneficial In the treatment
of hackache, kidney and bladder
troubles. Pine-ules is the name Of p
new medicine, the principal ingredl-
cuts of which come from the pine fer
ests OF our own native land.
E. 7. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck
Leggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

You feel the life giving current th,
minute you take it. A gentle soothing
warmth, fills the nerves and blood witt
life. It's real pleasure to take Hol
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. 30 cents
Tea or Tablets.
E. I. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

$50 the millionaire gave mask
ball? Was it SUGGEST" "No, but it
would have been a success save for
Percy lavender. what did he do 2"
"Why, he went disguised as a process
server, and all the mlllionaires JUMP
Ell cut of the windo s."-Chica! o
News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

A modest request--"Mlster.'
"Well !" said the druggist, NAV wants
to know If she tries porous plaster fol
q week, AN don't like it, will you ex.
change it for tooth brush ?--Minnea
polls Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
Consistency is such a rare jewel that
it can't be successfully counterfelted.

Indigestion Is much OF a habit
Don't get the habit. Take a little
kodol Dyspepsia Cure after eating au'
yoa will quit belching, putting, pail j.
tatlng and frowning. Kodol Digest
what you eat and makes the stomach.
sweet. Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

Staylate Cooking at his watch)-
Why, my watch has run down. Miss
Wearyun (suppressing a vawn)-Well,
there's calendar In the hall.--Chica-
60 Daily News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

The best safeguard against headache j,
constipation and liver troubles is De-
Wits Little Early Rlsers. Keep a
vial of these famous little pills in the
house and take dose at bed time
when you feel that the stomach and
bowels need cleansing. They don't
grippe. Sod by E. L. Whitehead & Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
A LUCKY POSTMISTRESS

is Mrs. Alexander, OF Cary. Me-, who
has found Dr. Kings New Life Pills to
be the best reuidy she ever tried for
keeping the Stomach, Liver and Bowe-
Is in perfect order. You'll agree with
her it you t;y these painless purifiers
that infuse new life. Guaranteed by
E. T.Whitehead and Co. druggist Price
95o
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
Specific Information Needed,

Wigg-Some parts of New York are
pretty tough?
Wagg-Yes; the last time was here
there was man shot on the east side.
"On the east side? Which way was he
g?"-Philadelph Record.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

The Fiancee-There,s Just one thing
that worries me little The Flance-
What is that? The Fiancee-TheTe
seems to be no opposition on the part
Of any Of our relatives.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

Medical SUDDENLY hat did you o;-
crate on that man for?
Eminent Surgeon-Flve hundred
dollars.
Medical STUDENT mean, what dc
be have?
Eminent Surgeon-Five hundred
dollars Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

For headache, constipation. ETC.,
Dade's Little Liver Pills are best.
They cleanse and tonic the liver.
E. T. Whitehead &C.,, Scotland Neck,
Leggets Drug Store, Hobgoed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
DEVILS ISLAND TORTURE

is no worse than the terrible case O.
Piles that atfiict me 10 years. Then
was advised to apply Bucklen,s Arnic
Salve, and less taan box permanent,
cured me, writes L. S. Napier, of Rug
les, KY. Heals all wounds, Burns anG
Sores like magic. 25c at E. T. White
head ard Co druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

A girl thinks she isn't being treated as
she should be If the man she is engag
ed to refuses to get jealous.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
Not Bad.

When Princess Ena becomes queen
of Spain she is to have $4,000 per
annurn, with the washing given out.
Cincinnati Commercial
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

The brilliant woman often makes
snch a display CT the fact that com
mon people are afraid to converse WI h
her
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

Some men seem to think it's no use
to tell the truth as veneered fb VIII
do as we'll.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

1t makes no difference to girl how
mauy OF her friends get married 50 long
as she is engaged.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

7 pour5 the oil Of lie into Your svs-
tenn. 1t warns you up and starts the
life blood circulating. That's what
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea does
80 cents, Tea Or Tablets.
E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup ba,
been used for sixty years by millions Oh
mothers for their children while i'eih'
Ing, with perfect success. 1t so".ht,,,
the child, softens the gums, ai.aN,a I
pain, cures wind collie, and Is the hc''
remedy for Diarrhoea. It will F.'e'9
the POOR little sufferer immeah'eF
Sold by druggists in every part Of me
world. Twenty-Five cents boulr, le
sure and ask for Mrs. Nlnslow- ~"."'
Ing Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

The fortune hunting girl gene.
ally winds up her career in four room
flat and the title hunting girl winds up
hers in divorce court.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

Every young girl thinks he
mothers ideas about love AID swee: :
hearts are old fashioned.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
The Clock and tho No,

When a clock is fast Won can al.
ways turn it back, but it's different
with young MANN. Y. Times.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
NORTH CAROLINA
FARMERS
Need a North Carolina Farm
Paper

One adapted to North Carolina eli
mate, soils and conditions, MADE by
Tar Heels and for Tar Hcels--and AT
the same time as wide awake as IN,
in Kentucky or kamchatka. Such =
naper is
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31
The Progressive Farmer
RALEIGH, n. C.

Edited by CLARENCE II. Poe, with
DR.. G.. w. Burkett, of the A. & nj.
College, and Director B. w. Kilgore,
OF the Agricultural Experiment Station
(you know them), as assistant editors
($l. year,. If you are already taxing
the paper, we can make no reduc-
ton, but If you are not taking it,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

What coed does it do You 10 eat il
your stomach fails to digest the food :?
None. 1t does you harm-causes belch-
ing, sour stomach flatulence, etc when
the stomach tails little Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure after each meal will digest
what you eat ami makes the stomach
sweet.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

No true woman ever begins to grow
old until after her marriage.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

Mrs. Knicker--What does she talk
about? Mrs. Bocker-Bridge ard
get--Harper' Bazaar.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

writes Mary Shelton, of Poplar
Bluff, Mo-, 81 Gun do my Homework,
although, before taking CARDJl, two
doctors had done me no good. can
truthfully say was cured by Cardui.
Iwant every suffering lady to know Of
this wonderful incidence
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

freely and frankly in suictest confd-
ence, telling US al your symptoms and
troubles. We~wiu send free advice
Gin plain sealed envaope), how to
cure them. A6dTesnsLadies' Advisory
Dept, tn. Chattanooga Medicine Co..
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-31

'There WAS nothing to do but e
home and make clean breast of it,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-12-21
Costumes for Masquerade.

A costumer will be here next
Monday morning with large as
sortment OF new costumes and masks
for the b. of l.. +. ball that night.
Mems costumes will rent from so
cents up and ladies' costumes from
81 to So.
There promises TO be big crowd
at the ball-both of masqneraders
and spectators. Elegant prizes arc
to be given for the best sustained
lady and gent characters, and also
for the handsomest costumes and
there will no doubt the some hand
some costumes been on the floor and
many well sustained characters.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-12-21
The Character Ball.

The character ball at l.. d. S.
hall Wednesday night was largely
attended. There were not, however,
as many dancers in costume as was
expected, although there were a
number Of characters we'll repre-.
sented and some quite neat cos.
tunes worn by the young ladies'.
The judges awarded the gents frs,
prize to Jake Sarbach, who appear
ed in the role of RIP Van Wrinkle
after he had awakened from his
twenty-years' nap. l.. D. Langford,
who was attired as ga noble red
man," was given the second prize.
Miss Irene Downing made such q
charming Indian maiden that tie
judges awaedcd her the lady's frs,
prize, and Miss Lucile;Cozzens wai
given the second prize for the neat
est and prettiest costume. Ice cream
and cake were served, by the young
ladies of the church.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-12-21
The Speakership.

In discussing the speakership
question the Wallace Press, one of
the leading republican journals Of
the north, says:
"a strong faction of the party is
again pushing the candidacy OF Mr..
Hunt for speaker of the house. We
are unqnalifiedly opposed to a relig-
ious test for public office, but we are
even more strongly opposed to fur
nlshlng the enemy with ammunition
with which to wage war against the
republican party. Against Mr..
Hunts character, ability and quallfi-
cations as presiding officer we have
no word to offer; in fact, we have
every reason to believe that he
measures up to the highest standard
But his election to the speakershil
will surely be construed as vladi.
cation of the charges against the re
publican party and will greatly
weaken IL in the campaign two yearl
from now.
ave do not believe that the re
publican party is controlled by the
Mormon church, nor that the Nor
mon church Is the recipient o
special favors from it. If we die
believe these things we would no
support the republican party. Blu
why place a Mormon in that re
sponsible and powerful position ano
thus give color to the charge o
church domination? Mr.. Hunt an,
bis supporters should see the fore
of this argument and subordinat
personal ambition to future part
success"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-12-21
B. Of R. 7. Ball Tonight.

The Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen will have the honor Of
opening the new Strong hall with a
grand ball this, Friday night. For
several years the trainmen have
given their annual ball on Thanks.
giving night, but were prevented
from doing so this year on account
of there being no hall. As soon as
it was definitely known that the hall
would be ready for use tonight, the
boys hurrledly arranged for ball.
They anticipate large crowd as the
dancers are eager to again trip the
light fantastic i'll large hall. Music
will be furnished by the Nielsen or
chestra. Tickets 81.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-12-21
A Miraculous Cure

The following statement by II. NJ.
Adams and wife, Henrietta. Pa, will
interest parents and Others. "A mIracr.
lous cure has takan place In our home
Our Guild had eczema 3 years and was
pronounced incurabla, when we read
about Electric Bitters, and concluded t.
try 1t. Before the second bottle was al
taken we noticed change for the better
and after taking bottles lie was com
pletely cured" It'sth up-to-date blood
medicine and body building tonic
Guaranteed. zoe and Sl.O0 at Ritel
Bros. Drug Co.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-12-21
CURIOSITIES ABOUT CHRISTMAS
Some Peculiar Customs Connected
With the Christian Holiday.

The celebration Of Christmas as q
special festival is SAID to have be.
gun in the first century, and during
the life of the Apostle John one
tradition Of the church accredds
him with lnauguratlng the custom.
In England the Christmas decor
atoms may remain in the churches
during the month of January, but
must all be cleared away before
February 9, or Candlemas day.
1t France il is a common practice
to celebrat Christmas by giving an
extra ration 20 all domestic ANIMALS,
on the theory that all creatures
should rejoice at this season.
In the fourth century, the cele-
bration of Christmas was fixed by
the Latin church for December 25.
Before that time, it had been a
movable festival, like Easter.
Santa Claus was introduced into
America by the Dutch. Of Holland.
He is the American representation
of the German Knecht Rupert.
Among the English common peo-
pie, Christmas is lucky when it falls
on Sunday, and unlucky when Sat-
urday is the day Of the Nativity.
Christmas mince pies in the sew.
enteenth and eighteenth centuries
were made with a coffin shaped
crust, to represent the manger.
In Silesia there is a superstition
that boy born on Christmas day
must be brought up a lawyer, or h,
will become thief.
III all the states Christmas is a
legal holiday, and in South Carolina
the two following days are also
holidays.
The leaves proper to use in Christ
mas deco ,tiols are those of holly,
mistletoe, laurel and rosemary.
In Spain 1t is believed by the
common people that the ants hold
religious service on Christmas day.
In Old England plum porrdtt
was always setvel with the Fl
course Of Christmas dinner.
The custom of giving presents OF
Christmas day is geneal throughout
the Christian world. .-=-1----..
The Eastern church formerly OBJ
served Christmas on January 6.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-12-21

ant. On the general allegation re-
specting the teaching of the church,
in which event the decision would
apply only to the Judge and Others
who might be living in patriarchal
or celestial marriage.
The claim upon which this case
rests ls predicted upon certain pro-
visions of the constitution relative
the right Of suffrage, which are as
follows:
"No person is permitted to vote,
serve as a Juror, or hold any civil
office who - is a bigamIst
or polygamlst, or is living wha, is
known as a pat"larcLal, plural or
celestial marriage, or in violation Of
any law of this state, or of the Uni
ted States forbidding any such
crime, or who in any manner,
teaches, advises, counsels, aids or
encourages any erson to enter into
bigamy, polygamy. or such patri
archal, plural or celestial marriage,
or to live In violation of any such
law, or to commit any such crime;
or who is member of or contributes
to the support, aid or encourage
ment Of any order, organization, as
soclation, corporation or society,
which teaches, advises, counsels, en-
courages or aids any person to enter
into blgamy, polygamy or such ap-
triarchal or plural marriages, or
which teaches or advises that the
laws of this state prescribing civil
conduct, are not the supreme law Of
the state"
1t will be seen that, if the courts
should all hold the allegations prov
en- and that the judge is ineligible,
the same reasoning would operate to
deprive all members of the church
from voting or holding Office
Statesman.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-12-21

ing IN the Mormon question. Six
United States Senators, she said,
owe their e!ction to the Mormon
church. She criticised the attitude
of Senator Proctor Of Vermont and
Senator Hopkins of Illinois for their
attitude in the Smoot case. In con-
clusi"n she said "Mormon children
in Utah and Idaho spit upon the
American flag"