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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-04-26
GILA MONSTERS.
M.ir Bite is Sometimes Fatal and Al
ways Dangerous.

In recent issue of the Scientific
Inerican an article appeared written
II D. Allen Wiley describing the Gila
I-Onster. The statement was made in
ke article that scientists had ques-
l.Oned whether its bite was fatally
]Osonous, as has been supposed. w.
h Barnes Of Las Vegas. n. NJ, claims
Ia know of two cases, in one of which
eath resulted. MIR. Barnes writes as
|blOws;
I "The first man was In Tombstone,
linz. The ella was tied by the leg
n saloon as a curio, and drunken
|nmbler named Brown was teasing It.
|He carelessly stuck his first two fin
|nrs into its mouth, which immediate
ID closed down on them and could not
|x released until the reptiles head
|Eas cut off and the jaws cut apart.
Brown suffered horrible agony for al
most two days. and in spite of all eff
|avts he died.
The second case was In the fall of
|l@ Walter Vail started from the
Empire ranch. near Benson. Arlz.. to
|tie into town on horseback. some IF
|nen miles. A short distance from the
|anCh monster was slugglshly drag
Ntng its way across the road. Think
ing to take 1t In for friend. he got
|bwn and killed II. or at least he
bought he killed it. To carry 1t easily
a tied it on his saddle behind him,
sng his saddle string for the purpose.
As he loped along he thought to assure
Almsef 1t hadn't dropped off by reach
Ing around behind him with his right
hand and feeling for the monster.
Tt was there and not nearly as
dead as he thought. His first finger
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-04-26
Beware Of OiRtments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
thnse of smell and completely damage
the whole system when entering it
serough the mucous surfaces. Such
articles shold never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
10 fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by f. ]. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, O., contains no mer-
curry, and Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the syestm In buying
Halls Catarrrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. 1t is taken internally
and made in Toledo, Ohio. by +. j.
Cheney & Co, Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price zoe per
bottle. Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation.
Placer blanks at the Courier Office
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-04-26

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-04-26


feeling burning sense Of shame and
disgrace. The whole town must know
his fathers history or some garbled
version Of II. Worse still, Constance
Emory must know. The pride Of his
respectability was gone from him. He
felt that he had cheated the world Of
a place to which he had no right. and
now he was found out He could not
face Kerr nor Holt nor McClintock.
But this was only temporary. He
couldn't stand among his ruins. Men
survive disgrace and outlive shame just
as they outlive sorrow and suffering.
Nothing ever stops. Then he recog
nized that, since his secret had been
wrested from him, there was no long
er discovery to fear. A sense Of free
dom and relief came when he realized
this. The worst had happened, and he
could still go on. How the men had
learned about his father he could not
understand, but instinct told him he
had Ryder to thank. Following up the
clew Kenyon had given him. he had
carefully looked into Roger Oakley's
record, matter that simply involved
a little correspondence.
He had told Branyon and Stokes only
what he saw fit and had pledged him
self to support the men in whatever
action they took. He would drive Oak
ley out of Antioch. That was one OF
his motives. He was also bent on cul-
tivating as great a measure Of person
al popularity as he could. 1t would be
useful to Kenyon and so advantageous
TO himself. The congressman had
large ambitions. If he brought his
campaign to a successful issue 1t would
make him power in the state. Count
ing on this victory, Ryder had mapped
out his own career. Kenyon had force
and courage, but his judgment and tact
were only Of a sort. Ryder asplred to
supply the necessary brains for his
complete success. Needless TO say,
Kenyon knew nothing of these benev-
olent intentions on the part Of his
friend. He could not possibly have be
lieved that he required anything but
votes.
Oakley turned to Clarence.
Run into the carpenter shop and see
If YOU can find my father If he is
there ask him to come here to me at
once"
The boy was absent only a few mo-
ments. Roger oakley had taken OF
his work clothes and had gone uptown
before the men left the shop. He had
not returned.
Dan closed his desk and put on his
hat
81 am going to the hotel he said TO
Kerr. "If anybody wants to see me
you can tell them I'll be back this aft
ernoon."
''very well, Mr. oakley" The treas
urer was wondering what would be his
superlors action. Would be resign and
leave Antioch or would he try and
stick IL outf
Dan hurried uptown 10 the hotel
He found bis father IN bis room, seat
el before an open window in his shirt
sleeves and with bis Bible iu bis lap
He glanced up from the book as bis
son pushed open the door.
'Weu Daimler he said, and Dis
tones were mild. meditative and To-
qu'Hng.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-04-26
Continued from last week,

Stokes and Bentick dragged their
friend away by main strength. The
affair had gone far enough They
didn't want a fight.
McClintock marched into the office,
crossed to the water cooler and filed
himself tumbler; then he turned an
unrufied front on Oakley.
Il guess we'd better chuck those fel.
lows-fre 'em out bodily. the impudent
cusses! What do you say, Mr.. Oak.
ley?
But Dan was too demoralized to con.
slider or even reply to this. He was
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-04-26
(Contin ued on page Six. }
Bitten by a Spider.

Through blood poisoning caused by
spider bite, John Washington Of
Bostoquevile, Tex. would have lost
his leg which became a mass of run
ming sores, had he not been persuaded
to try Bucklen's Arnica Salve II,
writes "The first application re
lieved, and four boxes healed all the
sores" " Heals every sore 25c al
all druggists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-04-26
The Manager
OF the B. e. A.
By VAUGHAN KESTER
q by Harper z, brother,
By VAUGHAN KESTER

was ioohlns lOr you, Idtner. 1ney
told me you'd come uptown"
80 did. As soon as heard there
was going to be trouble over my work
ing in the shops I left
did they say anything to your
Not word, Dannie, but | knew
what was coming and decided to quit
work"
You shouldn't have done II, daddy"
said Dan, seating himself on the edge
of the bed near the old man. II can't
let them say who shall work in the
shops and who not The whole busl-
ness was trumped up out OF revenge
for the cut. They want to get even
with me for that, you see. If back
down and yield this point there is no
telling what they'll ask next-proba-
bly, that the wages be restored to the
old figure"
He spoke quite cheerfully, for he saw
his father was cruelty hurt.
1T was all a mistake, Danny-my
coming to you. mean,' Roger Oakley
said, shutting the book reverently and
laying it TO one side. The worlds
small place after all, and we should
have known we couldn't keep our Sc
cret. It's right should bear my own
cross, but it's not your sin, and now II
presses hardest on you. I'm sorry,
Dannie'- And his voice shook with
the emotion he was striving manfully
TO hide
mo. no, father To have you here
has been a great happiness TO me-"
Has 1t, Dannie? Has 1t really?"
with quick smile. Il am glad you
can say so. for it's been q great happi-
ness to me-greater than l deserved"
And he laid a big hand caressingly on
his sons
I'VE must go ahead, daddy. as II
nothing had happened. II we let this
hurt us, Wen end by losing all our
courage"
ITS been knockout blow for me,
Dannie," with a wistful sadness, and
I've got to go away. It's best for you
l should. I've gone in one direction
and you've gone another. You can't
reconcile opposltes. I've been thinking
Of this a good deal. You're young and
got your life ahead OF you, and you'll
do big things before you're done, and
people will forget l can't drag you
down just because happen to be your
father and love you. Why, I'm OF a
different class even, but can't go on.
I'm just as am, and can't change
myself"
"Wby, bless your heart, daddy" cried
Dan, 81 wouldn't have you changed!
You're talking nonsense. won't let
you go away"
But the girl, Dannie; the glrl-the
doctors daughter! You see, | hear a
lot of GOSSIP in the shop, and even II
you haven't told me | know"
we may as well count that at an
end said Dan quietly
DO You th.AE OF leaving herc?"
NO. If / began by running. ia be
running al the res, o. NY He. shall
remain until I've accomplished every.
4 thing I've set ont to do il it takes ten
years"
And what about Miss Emory. Dan
aie: II you are going to stay why IS
that at an end:'
"I dare say she'll marry Mr. Ryder
Anyhow she won't marry me-
.E.t / thou-ht You cared for harT
% do. daddy"
"Thau why do you give up; Yoar.
Is .oC3 as he is any day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-04-26
CHAPTER MI.

~ AKLEY had told his father be
4 was going to call at the En-
orys' He wanted 10 see Con
~ stance once more. Then II
didn't much matter what happened.
As he passed up the street he was
conscious Of an impudent curiosity in
the covert glances the idlers on the
corners shot at him With hardly an
exception they turned to gaze after him
as he strobe by. lie realized that an
unsavory distinction had been thrust
upon him. He had become a marked
man. He set his lips In n grim smile.
This was what be would have to meet
until the silly wonder Of II wore of or
q fresh sensation took its place. And
there would De the men at the shops.
There intercourse had hitherto been
rather pleasant and personal. as he
had recognized certain responsibilities
in the relation which had made him de-
sire ~ De more f.au mere ta-kmaster
The thought of bis theories caused him
20 smile again His humauItarianIsm
had received % i..t from which lt would
not recover ln uur long lar
TL. hand. already IeI .- as o.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-04-26
HERE Is
4 Real Bargain
80-ACRE FARM
FOR $I,6OO.OO.
III A IF CASH.

Near Grants Pass, on main
road, with daily mail and
rural telephone. 30 acres in
cultivation, 5 acres to bear
ing apples, pears and grapes.
Good house and barn. Fine
spring and well. Deep soil
and perfect fruit land.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12
JAMES A. GARFIELD.
From the Toxpath to the Presidency Is
a Long Ascent.
(By !. A. Edgcrton.)

J
For the roor boy looking for an in
,piring example the career of James
4. Garfield furnishes an ideal IN
.entive. From the towpath to the
presidency is long ascent. He had
no outward helps in making that
climb, but rose only through the
strength of his own character. Not
only did he rise himself but he form
ulatcd a gospel Of success and gave
it to the world. He was not With
out the qualities that appeal to the
intellect, but he was supreme in the
qualities that appeal to the heart.
Generous and warm hearted, yet
cool and unimpassioned, strong with
out harshne5s, self reliant without
boorishness, righteous without phar-
iseeism, religious without prigglsh-
ness, witty without wounding others,
possessing good fellowship without
letting himself down to things ig-
noble or unworthy, Garfield was
great in his goodness. While pos
sessing much will power, he was not
rigid and by some was considered
weak. He did not overawe others
and force his way by sheer ability,
but rather drew men to him and
won his points by persuasive arts
His nature, while rugged, was not
rough, but was mellowed by a grea,
kindness. In his presence men felt
him to be greater than the things ne
did or said. There was in his very
atmosphere that indefinable some
thing which inspires confidence ant
esteem. Without being dazzling OF
supereminent in any line he did al
things we'll. An inspiring teacher
and minister, brave and resource
full soldier, a winning and eloquen
speaker, broad minded and efiicien
legislator, he was far above medioc
rity in every field. Had he remained
soldier to the end Of the war h
might have been one of our creates
generals; had his life been spared h
might have been one of our most il
lustrious presidents. Concernln!
these things we can only speculate
But it was his greatness as a ma
that was felt by the world rathe
than his especial accomplishments i
any field of endeavor.
Here is one saying of Garfield
that is typical of the man:
Poverty is uncomfortable, as
can testify, but nine times out of te
the best thing that can happen to
young man is to be tossed overboar
and compelled to sink or swim ft
himself. In all my acquaintance
never knew a man to drown WI
was worth the saving
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12
The AMERICAN RAE.
It Would Speedily Kill One URaccus'
tened TO II.

(Seected.)
A German merchant Oh WISH 10
this country writes about Yankee
vacations to his home, and IN the
course of an interesting letter says:
INV New York host kindly invited
me to accompany him on four days
recreation trip to Saratoga, beautl-
full resort which became popular
MANY years ago because of its wa
ters of curative properties. MY
friend is a man of perfect health and
went there not to drink the waters,
but to rest, and this is how he did 1t:
We arrived at hotel of tremendous
PROPORTIONS late in the day, went to
our rooms, which were ready for US,
dressed for dinner and had our meal
in the largest dining-room | ever saw.
Then we went to the beautifully IL
Illuminated court, which was throng-
ed with guests listening to the con-
cert. After hearing two numbers
we were joined by some men TRENDS
of my host, and with them went to
another hotel and to the rooms OF
one OF the party, where | was asked
to look on while the party played a
little bridge. l looked on, smoked
and slipped cool drinks until long
past my bedtime and went to MY
room, leaving the men still playing
cards. My friend reached his room
at 2 o'clock. The next morning my
friend rushed through his breakfast
with New York paper before him
and then, while | took drive, went
to a stock brokers' Office to watch
the bourse reports, in which he was
deeply interested. He was still there
and in highly excited state of mind
when | returned. While we were at
luncheon he received two kilograms
and wrote answers to them and I'M
mediately after we left the table he
spent half an hour at telephone
talking to his Office in New York
: From 5 to 7 o'clock that day we tool
a drive, went to restaurant on thu
shore of a picturesque lake and
fancied that the real rest had be
gun. But that night the bridge ses
sion was resumed, and it was again
morning before the man who wen
: there for rest retired to his room
!. That was the routine for the fou
e days vacation, and we returned t
+ New York, he more tired than he wa
$ when he went away and | wonderful
t. what American work must be
what ! saw was rest. | spoke of
G to one Of my friends, who said: 'Yo
+ should have gone to Saratoga a wee
2 later, in the racing season. The
e you would have seen your friend fl
l. in the time between stocks and care
> with horse-race betting and the e.
r. citcment connected with that forl
+. of gambling. But do not Wort.
your friend can stand it. He grow
o fat on it although the same pa'
= would kill YOU"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12
No man knows so we'll where the
shoe pinches as he who wears it
Lincoln.

There are a great many people who
have slight attacks of indigestion and
dyspepsia nearly all the time. Their
food may SATISFY the appetite but it fails
to nourish the body simply because the
stomach is not in fit condition to do the
work it is supposed to do. 1t can't di-
gest what you eat. The stomach should
be given help. You ought to take
something that will do the work your
stomach can't do. Kodol for Indiges-
ton and Dyspepsia, combination of
natural digestants and vegetable acids,
digests the food itself and gives strength
and health to the stomach. Pleasant
to take. Sold by f. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12

Stomach troubles, Heart and Kid
new ailments, can be quickly corrected
with prescription known to druggists
everywhere as DR.. Shops Restorative.
The prompt and surprising relief winch
this remedy Immediately brings Is en-
tirclv due to its Restorative action upon
the controlling nerves OF the Stomach
etc. A weak stomach causing dySpcp-
sia, weak Heart with pa'p!:ation or
intermittent pulse, always means weak
Stomach nerves or weak Heart nerves
Strengthen these inside Or controlling
nerves with Ur. Shoop's Rcssorativc
and sec how quickly these ailments dis
appear. DIR. Shoop OF Racine, WIS,
will mail sample free. Write for them.
\ test will tell. Your health Is certain
" worth this simple trial. Sold by A.
G. Peterson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12
HEALTH IN THE CANAL ZONE.

The high wages paid make it a mighty
temptation to our young artisans to
Join the force of skilled workmen need
ed to construct the Panama Canal.
Many are restrained however by the
fear OF fevcrs and malaria. 1t is the
knowing oncs-those who have used
Electric Bitters, who go there without
this fear, we'll knowing they arc safe
irom~malarious influence with Electric
Bittcrs on hand. Cures blood poison
too, biliOusness, weakness and all stom-
ach, liver and kidney troubles Guaran-
tccd by f. T. Whitehead & Co., drug.
gists. SOC.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12
A HUMANE APPEAL.

A humane citizen of Richmond, Ind,
Mr.. U. d. Williams, 107 West Main ST.,
says: II appeal to all persons with
weak lungs to take DR.. Kings New.
Discovery, the only remedy that has
helped me and fully comes up to the
proprietor's recommendation" 1t saves
more lives than all other throat and
lung remedies put together. Used as a
cough and cold cure the world over.
Cures asthma, bronchitis, Group, whoop-
ing cough, quinsy, hoarseness, and
phthisic, stops hemorrhages of the lungs
and builds them up. Guaranteed at
E. T. Whitehead & Co.'s drug store,
SOC. and $1OO. Trial bottle free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12
IncrpaeGd Value OF Manure.
kansas L arnlcr.)

(kansas Farmcr)
The greatest value obtained from
p manure spreader, Of course, is III
the increased value of the manure.
It has often been said that load OF
manure spread with spreader Is
equal to three spread by hand. It's
more than probable that this state
ment is true. In fact, it is hard to
overestimate the increased value OF
the manure when spread with a ma
chine over that spread by hand. The
increase is certainly sufficient to Justl-
fy every farmer in getting a spread
err.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12
Your sons probably please you as
well as you pleased your father.

Ii real coffee disturbs your Stomach,
your Heart or Kidneys, then try this
clever Coffee imitation-Dr Shoop's
Health Coffee. DR.. Shoop has closely
matched old Java and Mocha Coffee in
flavor and taste, yet it has not Il single
grain of real Coffee in it. DR.. Shoop's
Health Coffee Imitation is made from
pure toasted grains or cereals, with
Malt, Nuts, etc. Made in one minute.
No tedious long wait. You will surely
like it. Get free sample at our store.
W. T. TYLER.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12
\. CT. RAILROAD gONEp.A@- -
Jamestown Exposition.

Rates from Scotland Neck as fol-
lows:
Season Ticket $3.50 sold daily APP
I'll 10Th to November 30th.
Sixty Day Ticket $3.50 sold daily
April 10Th to November 3Oth.
Ten Day Ticket $3.4O sold daily
April 18th to November Both.
Coach Excursion S2.4o sold each
Tuesday and Friday; limit 7 days.
Endorsed:
Not Good in Parlor or Sleeping
Cars"
Through Pullman Sleeping Cars
from Port Tampa and Jacksonville,
Florida, Atlanta and Augusta, Geor-
gia, Wilmington, North Carolina.
VIA ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD
COMPANY.
Write for a beautiful illustrated
folder containing maps, descriptive
matter, list of hotels, etc.
For reservations or any infor,na-
ton address
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12
Reside The Summer POOL.

Sometimes an angler comes, ana
drops his hook
Within its-hldden depths, and galnS'
a tree
Leaning his rod, reads in some pleas
and book
Forgetting soon his pride of fishery
And dreams, or falls asleep,
While curious fishes peep
About his nibbled bate, or scornfully
Dart off and rise and leap.
Robert Bridges.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12

We get closer to nature when we
are creating, whether in art, iii lit
crature, in invention or in working
at new and progressive ideas. We
can feel our mind reach out into in
finity and grasp and bring back some
thing fresh, new, something never
seen on this earth before. Success.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12
THE TOUCH THAT HEALS.

Is the touch of Bucklcn's Arnica Salve.
It's the happicst combination OF Arnlca
flowers and healing baisams ever COM
pounded. No matter how old the sore
or ulcer is, this salvc will cure it.. For
burns, Scalds, cuts, wounds or piles, 1t 5
an absolute cure. Guaranteed by e..
L. Whitehead & Co., druggists. %.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12

Tired mothers, worn out by the pee
wish, cross baby have found CascasWect
Il boon and blessing. Cascasweet Is
for babies and children, and is espcci-
ally good for tho ills 50 common in hot
wcthcr. Look for the ingredients print
ed on the bottle. Contains no harmful
drugs. Sold by e. 7. Whitehead 4 Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12

The way to get rid of Il cold, whether
it be bad cold'' or just a little one,
is to get it out OF your system through
the bowels. Nearly all Cough Cures,
those that contain opiates,
are constituting. kcnnedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup contains no opiates and
acts gently on the bowels. Pleasant tc
take. Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12
LOST AND FOUND.

Lost, between 9:30 p. M, yesterday
and noon to-day, bilious attack, with
nausea and sick headache. This loss
was occasioned by finding at E. T. White
head & Co.'s drug store a box of DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, the guaranteed
cure for billiousness, malaria and jaun-
dice Die
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12

Il work foxy scheme on my boy.
He'd rather was the dishes than
wash his hands, so l let him wash
the dishes"
"What's the foxy part?'
"Why, that gets his hands clean"
Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12
Against i'll chances men are ever
merry Shakespeare.

Your skin should be clear and bright
if your liver is i'll normal condition.
Rings Little Liver Pills act on tbs liver;
and headache, constipation and bilious
ness disappear. Price - cents. Sold
by f. r. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-12

1t comes put up in Il co!lapsih!c tube
with Il nozzle, easy to apply to the sore
ness and inflammation, for any foim
of Piles; it soothcs and r1licv, pain,
itching and burning. Man Zan Pile
Rcmcy. Price 50 cents. Guaranteed.
Sold by E. r. Whitehead q Co.