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New-York tribune., 1906-05-13
LEVER THE NOVELISI.
n Brilliant Irishman'S Story Told IN
His Letters

BY Edmund Downey. With portraits In TWO
ner's Sons.
People still read Charles Levers dashiTg
novels, Harry Lorrequer' and Charles O'Mal-
ley" and even. it may be. know something of
the most amusing of his many other bOOks-that
describing the travels of the Dodd family Those
who care to know what manner of man was
Lever himself will find him most frankly re-
vealed in the letters which Mr.. DOwney has
gathered into these volumes The larger num-
ber in the first volume were written 70 Alex
ander Spencer the nOvelist's lifelong friend and
agent in Ireland; the chief correspondent of his
later years was John BlackwOod. his Edinburgh
publisher. There are few reserves in these
epistles-to the impulsive. warm hearted. merry
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
Valuable Sale Of Dry Goods.

BY virtue Of power vested in me BY a
certain deed OF trust Of record in tho
office of the Register OF Deeds for
HALIFAX Country, n. G 4, in Book III ~
page 1876, aud executed to me by c.. +
RiddicS and J LHooker trading unde,
the firm name and style Of "Riddlck
& Hooker, for the benefit Of theit
creditors, Il Will on the 10Th day OF Apiii
1906, sell for cash at public auction il
the town OF Scotland Neck, Y. c., tn |,
stock OF dry-goods, shoes, notions etc
assigned to me In the above mentioned
deed Of trust, the same being the entire
stock OF dry-goods etc, owned by the
said Rddick and Hooker at the tine OF
said Assignment Said stock will be sold
as a whole. The assignee reserves the
right to sell said stock at any lime he
fore the above date by private sale
Notice of any such private sale will de
duly published In this paper. This the
Goth day OF March, 1906
STUART SMITH, Assignee
3-29 1T
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
RELATED OF WRITERS.

Emil Zerkowitz has written a DOCK
dealing with American commerce from
the Hungarian point of view. He
travelled 10000 miles collecting data.
Prof John Bassett Moore, one OF
the most popular members OF the rae
ulty of Columbia university, has writ
ten the only history and digest OF IN
ternational arbitration in existence.
Mary A. Fisher, of New York, Will
write novel and devote the proceeds
of the sale to the support OF home'
nonsectarian, and to care for those
who have labored in literature, art,
education, or any of the Varlea
professions.
The real name of Gabrielle dan
nunzio. the Italian novelist, is Ra-
paguetta. His father-in-law was DUO
de Gallese, a Frenchman, who received
permission to take that title on mar
ryin5 the widow of former duke. the
author is now trying to obtain Ill
vorce.
Lloyd Osbourne, the author, VINO
strongly objects to having his name
Stlu " q OOO1N
Gently: That was a fine notice you
gave my novel the other day, but you
really must be careful about the name.
1t was misspelled." why, tnoushl
YOU were b-o-r-n." Il was, repned
the author, but | have peen
b-o-u-r-n-e ever since | was b-o-r-n.
Mary E. Wilkins Freeman is SAID
to be most careful and CONSCIENTIOUS
literary workman. She thinks out the
climax OF her story before she begins
writing. and then writes without copy
ing and with very little correction
The details of the final scenes or mel
novels and short stories, even the
| wording. are clearly in her mind be-
fore she begins to write the opening
paragraphs.
The reading world and part OF the
! play-going world know Hall Game as
| a tireless worker in the fields OF liter
| ature. but few people know that ne
renregents Ramsay in the Manx mouse
of KEYS. One is sorry to learn tha'
the good folk of Ramsay are not al
together satisfied with the representa-
ton. They declare that the gl1tee
| Maaxman Is so often away from Gree
ba castle that they are practically dis
franchised.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
MEDICAL MATTERS.

Prof. Schweninger, famous as Bis
marck's body physician, has resigned
as head of the great infirmary near
Berlin, and will devote the evening of
his life to private practice, chiefly
among the poor and destitute.
A Viennese, whose larynx was cut
out for cancer, has invented speak
ing apparatus made of rubber pipe
fitted with artificial vocal cords, which
he inserts in his throat when he
wishes to speak. He spoke before the
Viennese Medical society at its last
meeting. The voice Is a high fall
setto, but what he said was easily I'M
derstood.
Baron Takaki, surgeon general OF
the Japanese navy, has arrived in San
Francisco and will proceed to the At
lantic coast. He will deliver at Co
lumhia college, New York, and JEFF
ferson medical college. Philadelphia
series of lectures on military san1-
tation. His son is studying finance
and commerce in the University Of
Pennsylvania The baron is credited
with having llC 1uIill avn
hospital methods which were SO con,
spicuous in the war with Russia. He
discovered a method of preventing
beri-beri many years ago.
| Many theories seek to account fol
Influenza. The explanation of thu
scientist is that there turks some liv
ing poison in the earth, and that this
is brought forth by certain climatic
conditions. The necessary condition
are hot summer, followed by COLI
winter and a rainy spring. Durin,
| the time of drought the earth i
cracked and assured, and in time re
ceives into these interstices waite
which lies stagnant and corrupt, t.
give off, when the hot weather re
turns, poisonous exhalations whic]
make malaria general Once infected
men wherever they 80 carry 1t wit
them
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
PASSING PERSONALS.

The late Thomas J. Emery, the Gin
c;nnatt multi-millionaire, who died re-
Gently in Cairo, Egypt, was on MS tenth
trim tn Africa and hts fiftieth trip to
Europe.
Thomas J. Emery, the multimill1on-
aire. was a patron of the arts ana notea
for his philanthropy. He was nota Oily
generous in aid of Booker T. Washing
tons educational work.
Senior Theodore Dehesa, the COVER nor
of Vera Cruz. Mexico, has donated to the
Carnegie museum, Pittsburg, Pa, a
Mexican idol which was regarded as the
gem of his archaeological collection.
When Henry c. Payne died a New
York concern gathered from the papers
1855 newspaper stories OF his Life and
career, mounted on Irish linen leaves
and bound in six volumes. These have
been delivered to the widow.
Andrew Paul, marshal of Girard, Pa
works for the glory of working. His sal
airy is 81 yearly and he pays so cents each
New Years to the man who swears hin.
in. This leaves him half a dollar to show
for his labor. He is required to furnish
bond in the sum of 81 900.
Ernest Benecke, farmer who ha:
been a resident of WaukesEa county
Wisconsin,, since 1S47, has made his an
nual pedestrian tour of one week. Hi:
trip took him to Milwaukee, Cedarburg
West Bend, Waucousta, Eden, Fond d.
Lac, Oakfeld, South Byron, Mayvill'
and Iron Ridge. Mr.. Benecke on hi
trip follows a trail made by him in 1866
| Two Illinois delegates to the miners
convention in Indianapolis have beef
called "the long and the short of it.
They are Steve Smith, of Percy, AM
| Alexander Robertson, of Murphysboro
both in the eleventh subdistrict. In hi
bare feet the former stands just six fee
six inches, while Robertson measure
up 4 feet 91A inches. The two are grea
friends and caused much amusement a
the convention, being seen together con
Stantly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
Why Buy MCIure's?

McClure's Magazine Is bought and
re9.d in homes not because 1T is A maya
z'ne, hut because it is THE magazine.
Why?
FIRST-THE PRICE. 1t costs
but one dollar year, Or less than ten
cents q nun Der, for over thirteen hun
dred two-column pages Of reading
matter. This amounts In actual bulk
to twerty or twenty-five books costing
anywhere from dollar to two dollars
4 volume.
SECOND-QUALITY. The read.
ing matter is written by America
leading writers-the hest short story
wr' iGrs, the best writers on timely ar
t':les, the best writers OF i'm portant
serials, such as Schurz's "reminiscences
Or Bakers Railroad articles.
| Observation-Disclosures. The read.
| ing matter III McClure's is rot only
! good it is not only entertaining, IN.
structlve, amusing and inspirIng-lt is
| also about the subjects which you aid
ali Americans are most Interested al
the time. No subjects in the next
twelve months are going to be so i'm.
o )rtant as the question of railroad
rates and rebates and the question OIL
life insurance. Both OF these questions
, Will he discussed by authorities in an
impartial, careful, interesting way.
FO . Il T HTS CHARACTER
| McClure's Magazine is not edited fol
children, but at the same time, there
| Is never line In it that any young
| girl might not read. Its advertising
pages are as clean as its editorial page
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
II Office - sale Of Land
and Personally.

By virtue of power vested In me by
that deed OF trust executed TO ne by
Bryant Smith and wife Elizabeth and
of record in the office Of Register of
Deeds for Halifax county in Book l76
at pace 123, / shall sell for Cash a.
Public Auction In the town OF Scot
land Neck to the highest bidder on the
18th day of April, 1906, at - O'Clock
all of the right, title, and interest OF
the said Bryant ard Elizabeth Smith
in and to the following described tract
Of Real Estate, lying, being, and stu
ate,i in the county OF Halifax and State
Of North Carolina, to wit:
Beginning on Whites Mill, Shields
corner, thence with Shields line n
IS E to a corner plue,to which Shields
wire fence is fastened, thence S Is +
205 poles, thence S 76b w to the r :
of the Mil Swamp, thence along thr
Mill run to the beginning, and clu.
tanning fifty acres more or less. Al (
the following described articles OF or
sonal property. to wit: , red steer.
named George and Like, l black mare
ultlB EaH4eN -ipiIN, l lNS cart saw
mill, engine and boiler, including tht
full complement of the saw mill. in
GLIDING machinery, belts, and all nsc
essary parts Tor running AID operating
the said saw mill, and being the same
mill that was sold to the said Brt
Smith by w. f. Butterworth on ihC
11th day o, October, 1903.
~ By consent Of all parties con
cerned the date OF sale has been con
tlnued two weeks from March 30, 1896
This March 2Sth. 1906
ALBION DUNN, Trustee.
to 4 Il
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

One would think the laxative idea
In cough syrup should have been I'd
vanceG long before it WIS. 1t seems
the only rational remedy for Coughs
and Colds would be to move the bowe $
and clean the mucous membranes Of
the throat and lungs at the same time
Kenneys Laxative Honey and Tar,
does this. 1t is the Original Laxative
Cough Syrup, the best known remedy
Tor Coughs, Colds, Group, Whooping
Cough, etc. Tastes good and harmless
Sold by e. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.

The sales of American goods to Nor
way exceed $6,OOO,O00 year.
Norway exported about 6S,000,000
pounds of fresh cod and more than
half that amount of salt cod last year.
The years wheat crop of Portugal
is 5000, 900 bushels below require
ment, which amount will have to be
imported,
The japanese four per cent. loan Of
1905 has been admitted to quotation in
the official list at Paris for sum of
3OO.OOO.00O francs.
The Russian cereal exports from
November 10 to December "a were as
follows: Wheat, 14,2Ss,OOO bushels;
corn, $4,000; oats. 7,101, 200, and bar
ley, 7.240.00O.
During 1905 there were 4.116 ships
passing through the Suez canal, as
against 1927 in 1904, and 1871 in 1908
The years receipts amount to $22,765,-
935, as compared with s23, 146,720 in
| 1904, and $2O,724,050 in 1903.
The Paris Trustee Savings bank in
| 1905 received deposits amounting tt
$7,563,270, and reimbursed $7,306, 1920
In all of France, Paris excepted. thu
balance of deposits over reimburse
ments amounted to $5,476,990.
AS a consequence of the large pur
chases in foreign countries mad
necessary by the war, the foreigl
trade of Japan for 1905 was unprece
dented. The imports totaled abou
s244, 100000, and the exports abou
$3.50, 100000.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
Letter w. T. Tyler.
Scotland Neck, N. G.

Dear Sir: You sell a good many
things by the gallon. Being decent
man, you give full measure.
You know what we mean you know
that short weight and short measure
are common among-well, we hope
there are no short measures and
weights in your town.
There are, though. Ribbons ano
laces and trimmings, sold by the
"dozen," measure nine or ten yards
There Is no complaint, because "they
all do it," You have the same plague
in your goods-nearly everything
canned or bottled, cheats in the guam
tlty. Almost nobody gives full weigh
In a factory-package
We are one of the almost nobodies
We sell paint by the gallon to pain
your house and our gallon is just TIL
same size as yours that you measur
vinegar with-231 cubic Inches.
Good paint too-Devoe lead-and Yin
takes fewer gallons than mixed pain
and wears twice as long as Iead-and-oi
You own a house. That's why W
are writing to you.
Yours truly,
81 F. w. DEvoE & Co.
P. S. E. T. Whitehead & Co. sell or
paint.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
Benevolent feeling ennobles th
most trifling actions.-Thackery.
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional rem,
edies. Deafness is caused by an in fan
ed condition of the mucouslng of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube il
inflamed you have a milling sound
or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed, deafuess Is the result
and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to it,
normal condition, hearing will be des
troyed forever nine cases out of ter
are caused by Catarrh which is moth
ing but an lnflamed condition of The
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollar
Tor any case OF Deafness( Caused by Ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars ire,
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, @
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
TAX Halls Family Pills for constlpatio,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
MEANING OF NAMES.
Susan Is Hebrew, a LILY.

Susan Is Hebrew, a LILY.
Alma is Latin, the Kindly.
Guy is French, the Leader.
Margaret is Greek, Pearl. 1
Paul is Latin, the Small One. 4
JOB is Hebrew, the Mourner. 7
Rachel is Hebrew, the Lamb. d
Clara is Latin, the Bright One. !,
Edwin is Saxon, COnqueror.
Lionel, Latin, is Little Lion.
Hugh is Dutch, the Lofty Man
Jacob is Hebrew, the Supplanuer.
Gilbert is Saxon, Bright as Gold.
Eunice is Greek, the Fair Victory.
Ernest is Greek, the Serious One.
Martin is Latin, the Martial One.
Lucius is Latin, the Shining; One.
Peter is of Latin origin, the Rock.
Ruth is Hebrew, and means Beauty.
Arabella is Latin, the Beautiful AL
tar.
Moses, a Hebrew name, means Drawn
Gut.
Florence is Latin, the Blooming
One.
AGATHA is a Greek name, the Good
One.
Sophia is Greek, and means Wis
dom.
Leonard, a German name, is Lion
like.
Sarah, Hebrew name, means Prin-
cess.
Caesar, Latin name, means Hairy
Man.
Rosamond is Saxon, the Rose of
Peace.
Edith and Editha are Saxon, Happi-
ness.
Oliver is of Roman origin, an Olive
Tree.
Douglass Is Gaelic, signifying Dark
Gray.
Daniel Is Hebrew, meaning God is
Judge.
James is of Hebrew origin, the Be-
CUTLER.
Matthew, Jewish name, signifies
a Gift.
Harold, the Champion, is of Saxon
origin.
Roxana is a Persian name, the Day
Dawn.
Esther is a Hebrew word, meaning
Secret.
Isaac, a Hebrew name, means
| Laughter.
Meredith is Celtic, the Roaring OF
| the Sea.
| Eugenia and Eugene are French
! Well Born.
Agnes is Of German origin, the
Chaste One.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
AN IMPOSSIBILITY

Two Irishmen were moving some
kegs of powder when one noticed that
the other was smoking, and the follow
ing conversation ensued:
"Look here Amt we got any bet
ter sense than to be smoking whilst
we're handling thess'ere kegs OF pow
der? Don't you know that there was
an explosion yesterday which blew up
a doze nmen?
"Faith, but that cud never happen
here"
"Why not?"
"Bekase there's only two OF us on
this Job"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
j. Y, SAVAGE. AT, at
Scotland Neck, N.
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. WILSON'S Soothing Syrup ha,
been used for sixty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teeth
Ing, with perfect success. 1t so1ihe5,
the child, softens the gums, aIIays a'!
pain, cures wind colo, and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will re.eNe
the poor little sufferer immedla,ey
Sold by druggists in every part OF TIC
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. ne
sure and ass for Mrs. Winslow's Sooth'
ing Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
is THE NOON INHABITED?

Science has proved that the moon has
an atmosphere, which makes life in
some form possible on that satellite
but not for human beings, who have a
hard enough time on this earth of ours
especially those who don't know tn.
Electric Bitters cure Headache, Bilious
ness, Malaria, Chills and Fever, Jaun.
dice, Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Torpid Llv-
or, Kidney complaints, General Debility
and Female weakness. Unequalled at
general Tonic andAppetIzsr for weak
persona and especially for the aged. ]
induces sound sleep. Fully gaurantee {
by E. T. Whitehead & co Druggist
Price only SOC
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
HUMAN BLOOD MARKS.

A tale of horror was told by marks Of
human blood in the home OF ]. w. Will
liams. we'll known merchant BAG, Ky
He writes Twenty years ago had
severe hemorrhages of the Lungs and
was near death when 1 began taking
Dr.King,s New Discovery. 1t com
pletely cured me aud / have rem aimed
wele yer since" 1t cures Hemorrhages
Chronic Coughs, Settled Colds and Bro
nchltis and Is the only known cure for
Weak Lungs. Every bottle guaranteed
by E. t. Whitehead & Co., Druggis.
Soc and $l.OO. Trial bottle free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder. 1t
cures painful, smarting, nervous feet
and ingrowing nails, and instantly
takes the sting out of corns and
bunlons. It's the greatest comfort
discovery OF the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel
easy. It is certain cure for sweating
callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try
it to-day. Sold by all Druggists and
Shoe stores, 25c. Don't accept any
substitute. Trial package FREE. Ad'
dress, Allen s, Qlmsted. Ls Roy. N. x
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

Now is the time to guard the health
and strength of the lungs. The best
remedy to use for coughs and 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, whooping
cough, etc. E. T. Whitehead u Co.,
Scotland Neck, Leggett's Drug Store.
Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

All old-time Cough Syrups bind the
bowels. This is wrong. A new idea
was advanced two years ago in Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. This
Remedy acts on mucous mem braues
ofthe throat ard lungs and loosens the
bowels at the same time 1t expels all
cold from the system. 1t clears the
throat, strengthens the mucous men,
branes, relieves coughs, colds, Group,
wbooping cough, etc. Sold by +. T..
Whitehead q Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
Notice.

All creditors of Riddick & Hook or
will please present their claims at once
to the undersigned assignee for benefit
Of creditors of said firm. All persons
In debt to said Riddick & Hooker viii
please settle their Indebtedness with
the undersigned without delay.
STUART SMITH,
Assignee OF Riddlck & Hooker.
March 26, 1906.
3-99 At
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
DEVILS ISLAND TORTURE

is no worse than the terrible case OF
Piles that afflict me 10 years. Then ]
was advised to apply Bucklen,s Arnlca
Salve, and less tam box permanently
cured me, writes L. S. Napier, of Rug
les, KY. Heals all wounds, Burns and
Sores like magic. 25c at E. L. White
head and Co druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
AZ EAST 22d STREET. NEW YORK.

The best safeguard against head ache,
constipation and liver troubles is De-
Wits Little Early Rlsers. Keep a
vial of these famous little pills in the
house and take a dose at bed time
when you ieei that the stomach and
bowels need cleansing. They don't
grippe. Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

The most rational remedy for Coughs
and Colds is Kennedy Laxative Honey
and Tar. It acts on the bowels as
mild cathartic-expeis all cold from the
system. Cuts all phlegm out OF the
throat. relieve coughs, colds, Group
whooping cough, etc Anideal remedy
for children-equally good for adults.
Sold bv E. T. Whitehead & Co.drugglst
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

Mrs. McCall-She's precise to the
point of eccentricity. Mrs. Ascum--
Is she, really? Mrs McCall-Gracious,
yes. Why,lf you ask her how much her
new gown or bonnet cost she invariab-
ly replies cit cost my husband" what.
ever the price may happen to be-
Philadelphia Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

All smart up-to-date women Of to-day
Know how to bake, wash, siog and play
Without these talents a wife is n &
Unless she takes Rocky Mountain Tea
E. T, Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

Mr., Cadd-No indeed, 1 never as
sociate with my interiors do you?
Miss Frepprey-Really, can't say. ]
don't think I've ever met any OF your
interiors; Catholic Standaed and
Times.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

Pines alive is the best Salve Tor sores,
burns, bOils, letter, eczema, skin dis
eases and piles. E. T. Whitehead e
Co., Scotland Neck, Leggett's Drug
Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
Wanted.

Men In each State to travel, post
signs, advertise and leave samples Of
our goods. Salary 1913 % per month,
S3 90 per day for expenses. KAUFMAN
Co, Dept. S., \ tiss BLOCK, Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

This Is the season of listlessness. head
aches and spring disorders. Hollister' 2
Rocky Mountain Tea is a sure preven-
tative. Makes you strong and vigorous
35 cents. Tea or Tablets.
E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

Any one suffering from Kidney
palms, bsckache, bladder trouble or
rheumatism who will take a dose of
Plne-ules upon retiring at night Will
he relieved before morning. E. r..
Whitehead & Co, Scotland Neck, Leg
gett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

You feel the life giving current the
minute you take it. A gentle soothing
warmth, fills the nerves and blood with
life. It's real pleasure to take Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. 80 cents.
Tea or Tablets.
E. L. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

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 "a hours, cure feyerishness,
headache, stomach troubles, teething
disorders, and destroy worms. At all
druggists. 25c. Sample mailed tree.
Address, Allen g. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05
MCCIUre'S Magazine

~ your home IS intended to work only
for good. Send S1.0O to-day for one
years subscription, or leave an order
at your bookstore. November and
December free with new. Subscriptions
for 1906.
S. S. MCCLURE COMPANY,
al EAST 22d STREET NEW YoRK
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

A given force applied fer given
time upon given point Is bound to
win.-Napoleon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-04-05

The usual fortune of complaint is t.
excite contempt more than pity
Johnson.