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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
THERE is COAL ENOUGH.
Plenty of Fuel to Last the
World for Thousands
of Years

The total known coal production of
the world is something like 790,000,000
tons per annum, and experts state
that even at this rate of production,
there is sufficient coal to last thou
sands of years to come. Some faint
idea can be gathered from these fig
ures of the enormous quantity of coal
there is on this planet, and SO one can
better appreciate the statement made
by Sir Robert Ball that all the coal on
the earth would not supply the suns
heat for one-tenth of a second.
There are many interesting facts
about the sun which are not common
knowledge. For instance, if the clouds
were removed from the sun our lumin-
airy would lose all its brightness, and
the sun spots, about which we have
heard so much, are merely places
where the clouds are broken.
1t is interesting to know that the
power of the sun to warm us depends
on an element so important to our life
here on earth, such as the rose-colored
prominences on the sun, which con-
sist of hydrogen.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
MAN THE BEST SWIMMER.
in the Respect of Ma
tatory Power.

1t Is curious that whereas the rabbit
cannot swim at all, the hare is an eX-
cellent swimmer. The common mouse
and the field mouse can only swim a
few yards; they drown in the act of
swimming. Yet rats swim splendidly.
Lions and tigers swim well, al
though only from necessity-to cross
a river, for example.
The horse can swim for miles with
out being exhausted, and shows a
wonderful instinct in choosing the
best available landing place. Bears
and moles swim we'll, but bats and
monkeys are helpless in the water
All reptiles swim; so do most insects.
Human beings have greater swim
min powers than most of the lower
animals. A man has been known to
swim 80 miles without a stop. The
only land animal known to have even
approached this performance is the
American black bear; but the Ameri-
can deer sometimes swims IL or IA
miles at stretch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
WEARS NAME ON BREAST.
tel Through Queer Means
of Identified ton.

For the purpose of identifying him
self in order that he might secure
money on a draft novel method was
employed by a travelling salesman of
Detroit, at hotel in this city recently,
reports the Milwaukee Sentinel The
man is quite we'll known among a
number of business men in this city,
and he has never experienced any diff
ficulty in securing the necessary iden-
LITIGATION for cashing drafts. He ex-
pacted to reach Milwaukee on Satur-
day, but did not arrive until Monday
When fe registered at the hotel he
asked the clerk to cash check for
him, but the clerk politely asked for
identification. The man then called up
a number of his business acquaint-
ances by telephone, but was unable to
locate any Of them. Finally a happy
thought struck him. Taking off his
collar and necktie, and unbuttoning
his shirt bosom, he exclaimed:
81 guess that will identify me-"
On the breast of the man was his
name tattooed in blue letters He
stated that the name had been tattooed
on his breast years ago. The draft was
cashed by the clerk.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
TRAVELLING ON HIS RIBS.
Russian Tramp Was Doing the Stunt
Worked by the American
Tramps.

Poultney Bigelow, who knows Rus
STA well, was describing the Russian
muzhik.
THE muzhik is naive" he said.
Here is a story that they told ABOUT
him.
"A muzhik of Moscow boarded the
Petersburg train and in due time the
conductor came and asked for his
ticket.
az have no ticket said the muzhik,
naively.
Ono ticket?' cried the conductor.
Then off you go, you scoundrel, at the
very next station
"And at the next station, according
ly, the muzhik was put off with a
half dozen thumps in the ribs.
HE waited till another Petersburg
train came along, he boarded this
train, too, and at the next station,
with more thumps in the ribs, he was
again put off.
"Undaunted, he boarded the third
train and a third time he was beaten
and put off.
"A passenger who alighted at the
same place was interested in the muz-
hik, and said sympathetically:
Where is it you are going. my
friend?"
1.-The muzhik with a patient smile
replied:
ITO St. Petersburg, if my ribs will
stand it,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
One-Fifth of a Penny,

In recent bankruptcy case at Dus-
seldorf, Germany, the postal admins
tration figured as a creditor for the
amount of one shilling, a claim for
unpaid telephone charges. The divi-
dend declared was fourpence in the
pound, and thus the post Office became
entitled to one-fifth of penny, of
1 2-3 pfennigs in German money
Concerning this claim, six voluminous
letters have been written by the
postal authorities to the official re-
ceiver in bankruptcy, necessitating as
many replies, and the end is not yet.
The receiver is at loss how to trans
NIT the exact. sum of 1 2-3 pfennigs,
and the postal administration declines
to write off as a bad debt anything
but the precise amount, including the
fraction. There is every prospect of
dossier accommodating in this por.
tentuous matter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
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 lDflam
ed condition of the mucouslng of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube il
inilamed you have a rumbling sound
Or imperfect hearing, and when it il
entirely closed, deafuess IS the result
and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be des-
troyed forever nine cases out OF ten
are caused by Catarrh which is moth
ing but an lnflamed condition of the
Mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
tor any case Of Deafness( caused by Ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Hali'e
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars Tree
F. J. CHENEY & co Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
TAX Halls Family Pills for constipation
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
MADE THE PERFECT PEARL
Process Discovered by French Chem
list Produces a Faultless
Specimen.

A French chemist, M. Tecla by name,
has recently succeeded after IL years
of research in discovering a process
to scientifically produce pearl that
would equal the product of nature. The
fact that rubies and pearls have been
scientifically produced has stimulated
manufacturers of these precious stones
to seek a duplicate of the pearl, the
popularity of which has been growing
steadily in public demand.
To this end perfect specimens OF the
pearl have been continuously sought
after, and in many cases fabulous
amounts are frequently paid for
faultless stone. 1t is said that through
a secret known only to himself M.
Tecla has succeeded in attaining his
ambition TO produce what is apparent
ly a genuine pearl at One-sixth the
cost of the orient specimen, cal
careous concretion, indestructible and
of the adamant quality and exact
weight of the real stone, with skin OF
fine and delicate texture and OF a
clear, almost translucent color, with
the subdued iridescent sheen so dear
to judges of these very fascinating
gems M. Tecla has only recently fin
ished the experimental stage and II
will be quite some time before his re-
suits will be brought before the public
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
Consolation for the Nobodies,

If you are miserable because you
are not great think of the former
greatness of Rome and cheer up For
LOO years Rome was mistress of the
known world. To-day the language
of the Romans has almost been for
gotten, and the Roman capital has no
commercial Importance, and is known
among men merely as a curio. The
Romans, noted as philosophers and
soldiers, who invaded and subdued
every nation known at the Roman
period, are now museum curiosities.
Fortunately they have been spared
the humiliation of Rameses H.; in
Egypt | saw the body of this great
ruler on payment Of 20 cents. If you
are not great you will at least escape
the humiliation Of having your body
exhibited 1000 or 1000 years after
DECENTRALIZATION Globe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
Why THEY WERE DEFEATED.
Variety Of Excuses offered by Canol-
dates Defeated for Par
lament.

Some of the defeated candidates for
parliament have been explaining the
causes of their discontinue in answer
to questions from the London Mail;
and there is something familiar as
we'll as funny in the explanations. Sir
Frederick Miner laid the disaster to
money, the education act, Chinese Ia
Dor and the big Loaf His opponent
was rich, the noncomformists revolted
because of the new educational sys-
tenn, the philanthropists were fright
ened about the coolies in the African
mines and the working people thought
protection on wheat would reduce the
size of a penny loaf of bread. Capt
Ellice accounted for his defeat with
the sententious phrase: The aud
Kirk" referring either to the educa-
ton act or the decision confiscatlng
the Free church property. j. Bamtord
Slack telegraphed that he was knock
ed out because his opponents did not
fight fair" and "hit him below the
belt" ]. H. Balfour-Browne declared
himself the victim of broadcast lies
and an insane love of change. He ap-
pealed ito the reason, the sympathy
and the conscience of the working
man in vain" Possibly Guinness was
laid out by 1.-The little loaf fable. y
Capt. Rawson. sank under 1.-The wave
of socialism that is sweeping over the
country" He remarks incidentally,
however, that the electors seem to
have gone mad" Col. Sackville owned
to being beaten by "nonconformity,
liberalism and labor" which he re-
CARDS as a combination very hard to
fight
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

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 a pleasant Laxative. Best
for coughs, colds, Group, whooplng
cough, etc. E. T. Whitehead d Co.,
Scotland Neck, Leggett's Drug Store,
Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
RELATED OF PURITAN BOYS
Youngsters Were So Mischlevous IN
Westinghouse "Pues' Had
to Be Built.

1t appears in various quarters that
the Puritan fathers mad troubles OF
their own In the book entitled He
reditary and Early Environment OF
John Williams" the author says that
in Roxbury, Mass, in its early settle
ment, as everywhere, boys were prone
to mischief and special rules were
made for their benefit.
In 1853, when the Westinghouse was
repaired, the new galleries were set
aside as seats for the boys of the con-
gregation. Here this element could
be herded under the eye and rod of the
tithing-man and within earshot OF the
preacher. With all this, however,
trouble was brewing.
Before long several people COM
planned that they could not sit in the
meeting house to their edification by
reason of the disturbance the boys
made in the galleries. This COM
plant reached the town meeting; and
the selectmen were directed to con-
suit with the elders about removing
the boys, and coping them up in some
place to be built expressly for this
purpose, or doing anything to rem
edy this evil
Exactly what steps were taken to
remove the boys and the evil so grave
ly confronting the town is not known,
but when John Williams was eight
years old a new Westinghouse was
built In this structure provision was
made for the boys on some part OF the
main floor. Some years later vote
was passed for ''pueing the meeting
house." and the people were given
liberty to build pues round the
meeting house, except where the boys
do Sit
By this action it appears that the
boy question had been satisfactorily
solved by corralling that element IN
some nook which was now entrenched
against the invasion OF pews.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
FORTUNATE MISSOURIANS.

"When I was druggist, at Livonia,
No." writes Il. j. Dryer, now OF
Graysville, Mo-" "three of my Gus
toners were permanently cured of con-
sumption by Dr. 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. 1 regard Dr.
Kings New Discovery as the most
wonderful medicine in existence. u
Surest Cough and Cold cure and
Throat and Lung healer. Guaranteed
by Druggist. sos. and 81. Tria
bottle free.
e. T. Whitehead e Co,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
To the Trustees of the Scotland
Neck Methodist Church.
Gentlemen -

Gentlemen -
Always have your church buy lin
seed oil at barrel prices. Don't let
them pay Sl.5O a gallon for canned
oil, which ought to cost but 90 cents a
gallon. Ready-mlSed paint Is about
half oil and half paint. Buy oil fresh
from the barrel, and add 1t to the l. x
Nj. Paint, which is semi-mixed, and
you then have full gallon OF paint al
the lowest price.
gallons l.. & NJ mixed with 3 gal
Ions Llnseed OIL will paint moderate
sized house.
l.. & NJ. costs only 81 20 per gallon.
9. 5. Andrews, Elk Mayor, Dan bury
Conn, writes, Painted my house Is
Years ago with l.. & NJ. Looks vel
to-day"
Sold by e. 7. Whitehead & Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

A dose OF Pine-ules at bed time will
usually relieve backache, before morn
Ing. These beautiful little grobules
are soft geatine coated and when
moistened and placed in the mouth
you can't keep from swallowing them
Pine-ules contain neither sugar nor
alcohol--just gums and resins obtained
from our own native pine forests, com
bined with other we'll known bladder
blood and backache remedies.
E. T. Whitehead & Co Scotland Neck
LeggettIs drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

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 :,
new medicine, the principal ingred.
ents of which come FROM the pine for
ests OF our own native land.
E. T. Whitehead & Co Scotland Neck
Leggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

One would think the laxative idea
In cough syrup should have been ad
vanced long before it was. 1t seem,
the only rational remedy for Ccust:
and Colds would be to move the bowe :
and clean the mucous mem branes e.
the throat and lungs at the same tine
Kenney's Laxative Honey and Tar
does this. 1t is the Original Laxattv'
Cough Syrup, the best known remed,
for Coughs, Colds, Group, Whoopin
Cough, ETC. Tastes good and harms less
Sold by E. 7. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
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 Q. Olmsted, Leroy, NY
Generally speaking the smaller a
man is the larger his troubles seem to
be-.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

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.
E. L. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck
Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

A liquid cold cure for children that
is pleasant, harmless, and effective is
Bees Laxative Honey and Tar
superior to all other cough syrups o.
cold remedies because it acts on the
bowels. An ideal remedy for Coughs.
Colds, Group, Whooping 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, 1906-05-17
The tar that is contained

Bees Laxative Honey and Tar i.
harmless. 1t is not coal tar, but is CD
tanned from the pine trees of our owl
native forests. Bees Laxative Honey
md Tar, is the best remedy for cold'
because 1t acts on the bowels-thus ex
pelllng all colds from the system
Bees is the original Laxative Hone,
and Tar, and is best for coughs, cold
Group, whooping cough, lung anc
bronchial affections,
E. T. Whitehead & Co Scotland Neci
Leggeti's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

Living indoors so much during the
winter months creates a sort 0! stuff
want -of-C zone condition in tn
blood and system generally. CIea'
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 purli,
itself. They relieve headache sallow
complexion, etc. Sod by E, T, White
head & Co. druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

"Miss Yerner," said Mr.. Dudley, who
is fond OF dogs, "don't you think you
ought to baye an intelligent animal
about the house that would protec-
you and"
ooh, Mr.. Dudley" eiggled Miss Yet
ncr, "thls is 80 sudden !'--Philadel-
mia Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

Kind LADY, am extremely grleve1
to hear OF your many mistortunes. anC
that sou are out OF employment. Her
are two shlllings to help you. Nov
tell me what you wore doing In youl
last place?
Ont-ot-Work Overcome by lady,
generosity six months, lady Lon
Ion Scraps.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
Needn't Have Mentioned II

Miss Dauber-I can generally tell
what a persons profession is by look
ing at his face.
Miss Gushe (sitting for portrait)-
Now, isn't that a coincidence? Do you
know, the very first time | saw your
face l said to myself I'll bet that
woman paints! "-Stray Stories.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

Glady s-How is it one never forgets
love affair?
Aggie-Because that is somthing YOU
always learn by heart.-Illustrated
Bits.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
Putting It Strong,

The story goes that all the 1906
onion crop of Bermuda has already
been sold in advance of production to
out cure for consumption, having
onion-juice for it's chief Ingredient
Hartford Courier.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
Art Societies in Germany.

In nearly every city of 10000 or more
in Germany there is an art society
Weekly art exhibitions are held, and
the display is changed at the end Of
each week and passed along to the
Society next in regular order until the
circuits of the art societies in the
association are completed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

That man 1 saw you with yesterda!
was about the ugliest man l ever saw
That man is my brother"
"Well, well, l might have guessed
that from the resem blance. "-Houston
Pnst
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

Salve ! Saive ! Spread the Salve, bu
let il be Pine salyo, natures remed
for cuts, burns, sores, etc.
E. t. Whitehead & Co, Scotland Neck
Leggett's Drug Store, HobgoJd.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
Worlds Ship Canal Record.

In the navigation season of 1905
the three locks at the Sault Ste Marie
passed an average of 81 vessels a day.
This record has never been an.
preached by any other ship canal in
the world.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

a Modest request--"Mister." "Well =
said the druggist, NAV wants to know
If she tries a porous plas er for week
IAN don't like it, will you exchange it
for tooth brush minneapolis Trib,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

The best safeguard against headache,
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 feel 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, 1906-05-17

Her Husband-I thought you were
going to visit your mother? His wife
And so l am. Her Husband-Well,
you had better begin to pack your
trunk at once. The train leaves in As
hours.--Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

$50 your daughter has become So
loist?" "Neccessari!y," answered Mr.
Cumrox, YEARLY. perhaps l ouet =,
to be thankful that she lsi.'J trio or i
quartette. -Washington Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

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, Hobgood-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

Taking Fall Out of the Language.
Mrs. Crossway-Isn't the Perkins
Gwendolen an awfully bright little
girl?
Mrs. Lapsleigh-Yes; she's the most
cutaneous child I ever saw.-Chicago
Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

81 don't see the sense in speaking of
q man as "bIind drunk" "Why not?
1t simply means he's SO very drunk
that he can't see." "But no man is
ever so drunk that he can't see. II
he's very, very drunk he can see
snakes" -CathOllc Standard.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

All smart up-to-date women of to-da,
Know how to bake, wash, sing and play
Without these talents a wife is N. g..
Unless she takes Rocky Mountain Tea
E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17

"You surely don't meet them social
ly?"-Puck.
"Ob, no only to have good tine
Won knOW."--Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
WRITE us A LETTER

freely and frankly, in strictest confld-
ence, telling us all your symptoms and
troubles. We will send free advice
Gin plain sealed envelope), how to
cure them. Address: Ladies' Advisory
Dept, The Chattanooga Medicine Co.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
"YOU ARE FRIENDS

Of mine," writes Mrs. F. L. Jones, Of
Gallatin, Tenn:
''For since taking Cardm have
gained IS lbs, and am in better health
than for the past years. tell my
husband that Cardui is worth its
weight in gold to all suffering ladies'"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-05-17
The Progressive Farmer
RALEIGH, n. c.

Edited by CLARENCE H. Poe, with
DR.. G.. w. Burkett, OF the A. " Nj.
College, and Director b. w. Kilgore,
OF the Agricultural Experiment Station
(vou know them), as assistant editors
($l a year,. If you ale 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, 1906-05-17
NORTH CAROLINA
FARMERS
Need a North Carolina Farm
Paper

One adapted to North Carolina ell
mate, soils and conditions, made BY
Tar Heels and for Tar H,es--and at
the same Tina as wide awake as any
in Kentucky or Kamchalka. Such a
paper is