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Tombstone epitaph., 1907-05-12
From Tuesdays Daily.

c Batch, ldor, the Dos Csbezas min ing man, has been spending Jew days in the county seat on & buslness visit.
 Miss Nora Hsn'ey of Bisbee is a visitor in the city, and the guest of her aunt, Mrs John Hsnley.
 Miss Doris Berndt returned to Bis bee yes erdsy after spending A few days here wis ting relatives.
 u Overlook, of the firm of Duey 6 Overlook, the B,sbee brokers, is in tie city today being called here on bus ness.
 Paul beBaud is confined to hi, home wi h an attack of rheuina tism. Chas Drew and wife oi Glees,n ar, spending few days in the city visit ing friends.
 E, Hockey, the Huachuca mining man, is Tombstone visitor on busi- ness.
 Cha. McHenry. the wellknown r'in ing man. who was a resident of Tomb stone in the early days, was a visitor here yesterday on a short business trip.
 John Gleeson. the wellknown min ing man, passed through here yest"r day on his way to Bi.hee, where h' goes to confer with Michigan peopl' in regard to taking over some Glees"r property, on which he now holds ar option. Frank D1an. the Doug'ss attorney of the law firm of Richardson k Dnan is spending a few days nere on . Tisi' to his parents, Mir and Mrs Judge Doan. Weldon Humphries returned lss evening from Sonora, where he wen on mining business.
 The first of spricots sent to Lo Angeles last week from the Yums Heights fruit ranch brought A. crate i wholesale. FIT Johnsrn 0! Benson, who Ina; been here in the interest of the Bank of Benson for several days, returned home yesterday.
 Attorney Kingsbury returned last evening from business trip to Can. snea.
 SIX Williams and wife of Bisbee were in the city today on a briei visit
 JO Johnson. one of the county ,il guards. returned today from a short visit to Douglas. where he was visiting friends. DcIgl.s Gray, the wellknown Fl Psso orc buyer, was an outgoing pas. sengei yesterday for Bisbee on busi. ness.
 W Moore of Gleeson was in the city today on a short bushes. trip.
 EF %sher of Douglas, who has been here fer .he past few days on business matters, returned home yes- terday
 A fire destroyed the ranch house of Alex Rossi, Tuesday afternoon The les is estimated at about $20O. The fire is said to have originated through the careiessness of chlldren playing with burning rags One of these was blown on the rUof ot the house and before the blaze could be pu out the whole roof was in ti.me. The hpusr sst 'tally de .troy-d, siso an incu- hator containing -O0 young chickens. Tucson Post.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-05-12

Some of the countries of Eur"pe are singularly sensi- tive about microbes, seeing that their kings still kiss each other.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-05-12

Mrs. Eddy's new peace SO ciety ought to take out a char ter for a branch at St. Peters burg.
Tombstone epitaph., 1907-05-12

Says a woman: Il care not who does the thinking so long as l am permitted to do the talking"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

shall try and repay each one of you
| shall try and be a better man. !
shall try to be worthy of your kind.
ness" He went round and shook hand.
solemnly with every one of them.
I'D gratefully" he repeated.
Lets be off, said Brady.
Now. lad your word OF honor" said
Wintersea
Jack looked about him helplessly
u suppose I've no right to ask such
a thing" he said. II know how good
you've been TIC me already and all that
But-but, sentlcmen-she's my wife,
love her. L shall never see her again.
May | not entreat a sing,e minute for
MYSELF"
No said Brady.
Jack went over to Tehea and took
her hand He put his arms about her
and unashamed, before them all, press
ed her comedy head against his breast
He tried to explain the ineNorable fate
he was so .powerless to resist; in incoo;,
herent whispers he told her he would
break his chains and return to her.
free in the years to come to devote
his life to the woman he loved. lla
begged her not to forget him. But
she, with perception greater than
his own. swept away these desparing
protestations with dsdain. The daugh-
ter of one king, the sister of another,
could she not meet force by force?
These fierce intruders with their rough
voices and drawn pistols, who We're
they to threaten princess of the royal
fore her eyes? If they were strong
she was stronger, and what ship can
non she asked. however numerous or
far-ranging, could penetrate these
carry him before the morning. All,
she said. it was for him to choose be-
tween her and them; between Rritain
and the island; between love or tbs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

on the instant leveled his own and
Numbered out:
Drop it, or I'll shootn
"Shoot and be hanged" returned
Jack. and with that he, turned his pis-
zle against his forehead, pulled the
trigger.
1t missed fire
Before, he could try again Brady had
caught him around the neck, while
Hatch, resisning the girl to Stanbury-
cuffs on his wrists.
Jack cried Brady. 1--WE aren't GO
Ing to hurt you. We've rescued you
from the hill tribes. Man, you're
saved!"
Hatch.
Mind you back us up, old fellow"
said Winterslea.
Gives us your fin. boy" said Ho,ham.
II was some time before Jack could
pull himself together. When ut last
he did so. and began to appreciate the
generosity OF his captain and Ship
mates, and their astounding concern to
save him from the penalty OF his crime.
he underwent one of those reactions
when despair gives way to the mad
dest gaety. He swore at Hatch and
made him take off the irons; he got
them all to drink his health; he kent
them In roar with the story of his
adventures and laughter and cried in
turn as he described his life ashore.
What does she want" demanded
Brady, MS Tehea insistently repeated
some words in native.
SHE says" said Jack, calmly picking
UP the whistle from the floor and
touching 1t to his lips, "shc says iva
only to blow this and you Will all be
dead in five minutesiy
y hush fell upon the company.
Jack, with an oath, flung the whistls
from him.
Gentlemen" he said. II am CRATE
full. / am ID grateful. If l live
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

her heart. The pair were hardly more
than children; and Brady, a sentiment
talist of 40, with red hair, sighed as
he peeped through the caves and
thought of his own dear girl at home.
Garrard laid down the pipe he had
been smoking, and in happy uncon-
woman at his feet, began to sing. His
voice had always been his greatest
charm. and the means of gaining him
the friendship of men much older than
himself. 1t had won HadOw. 1t had
won Francis.
Jack lay back in the hammock, and
with wonderful tenderness and feel
ing sang: Flow, Gently, Sweet Alton"
repca ting the last verse several times
over. 1t was plain that something in
moved him, for he suddenly bent over
and laid his face in his hands. shaking
with strange emotion. Tehea arose,
and forcing. away his hands, pressed
her lips to his wet eyes. Even as she
did So Brady gave. the signal for. the
whole party to move round to the door.
He entered first, the others close be-
and speeches.. his wide-open eyes
those of an animal at bay. Brady. Win
terslea, Stanbury-Jones, Eotham, Hatch,
the familiar faces haunted him like the
sight of ghosts. Friends no longer,
they We're now avengers, with the
right to track him down and kin him.
'Jack!" cried Brady in stitled voice.
The lad took a step back. The girl
and stanbnry-Jones. The old seaman
ing away the whistle she put to her
lips and dashed it to the floor Jack
put up his hand and snatched Il pistol
hidden in the tlsatch of the roof, Brady
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

the island a heecy speck of cloud
sail at once and fingered out the day,
as to bring him up TO it by dark.
After supper every light on board was
doused, and the great hull, gliding
through the giass-smooth water merg-
ed her steep sides and towering yards
and canvas into the universal shadow.
By 10 the ship was hove to close
ashore, and the lights of the little set
Element glimmered through the palms.
The warm night laden with exotic
fragrance and strangely exciting in the
intensity OF it's stiffness and beauty,
hid, beneath its far-reaching pail, the
various actors of an extraordinary dra-
ma. With pistols buckled to their hips,
Brady. Winterslea, Hotham and STAN
bury-Jones, four officers Of the ship,
together with Hatch, fintyfaced old
seaman who could be trusted, all slip
gig and pulled with muffled oars for
the break in the reef Picking their
way through the pass, with the surf on
either hand roaring in their ears, they
ed for the kings house. The shelving
beach brought them to n stop, and ali
jumping out TO Tighten the boat, they
drew her over the single and made
Then. acting in accordance with pre-
concerted plan. Winterslea was sent
forward to track down their prey.
while the rest huddled together to
Ten minutes, twenty minutes. passed
in FACILITATING suspense. A girl drew
by wreathed in flowers; she looked out
to sea; then up at the stars and shrank
neishboring houses there came tho
sound of mellow voices and of laugh
ter; A pig rooted and rustled among
a heap OF cocoanut shells. Half an
water. as faint and silvery as some
clfin signal. the ship sent her message
of the time-six bells.
Painting and crcuching. Wintcrslea
CROPPED his way among them.
Come" he said
They followed him in silence, un-
loosing their holsters and grimly
ready. A pair of handcuffs clinked in
Hatch's jumper. They inhaled the deep
breath of tried and resolute men, in
ured to danger and accustomed to give
and receive an unflinching loyalty.
"There!" said Winterslea.
The path opened out on little clear
ing among the trees and showed them.
house. Like all Tahitian houses, it was
on the model of a bird cage. and the
oval wall of bamboo. set side by side.
let through vertical strealls Of light
whole party drew nearer they heard
deep below them on the other side, the
pleasant sound of falling water, and
realized that the cliff they We're mount
ing overlooked little river at its foot.
Here in exquisite seclusion. Jack Gar
rard had chosen the spot for his moral
suicide.
Creeping up to the house and looking
through the cracks OF the bamboo his
comrades saw him sitting Within
dressed like, a native in tapa CLOTH
with bare chest, and flowers in his
tawny hair He was sitting in a ham,
mock. and with her head against his
knee, n beautiful girl was looking up
into his face, one hand locked in his.
In that land Of pretty women she was
the one that outshone them all, Tehea,
the sister of the king, for whose sweet
favor every man on board had sought
in vain. And here she was, with her
long hair lopseneds and her eyes, swim
ming with love. looking UP at the lad
who had given name and honor to win
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Copyright. by the s. S. Mcclure Coz
n A H., II It had been any one but
IA asss. exclaimed Captain fla
deserter.' said Francis
Don't let's do it, said the captain.
We have TO say something. sir" re-
piled the first lieutenant, helplessly.
one can always lie. suppose said
Hadow.
There's nothing 1 wouldn't do my
self for Jack Garrard." said Mr.. Fran
Why no, not say he was kidnapped here
aren't certain sure he wasn't, and no
been"
But the admiral would be bound to
inquire into IT, said Mr.. Francis.
Trust Jack to do his own lying
when she gets here" said Hadow BE.
side. he'll be sick of the whole thing
and only too glad to step aboard"
But won't we be asked why we
didn't rescue hsm?' asked Francis.
NO, no, I have lt!' cried the cap
IT'S certainly case for stretching
point, SIR" said Mr.. Francis
Enter in the, log" said the captain.
s ..rea very slowly and thoughtfulIy.
that passed Mdshipman John de
Vigne Garrard. falling to report him.
self at the expiration of his leave was
afterward discovered to have been kid
mapped by the hill tribes of Borabora
Island On my threatening to land a
party to recover him ! was dssuaded
by King George, VINO cleared himself OF
any personal responsibility in the mat
ter, and who promised If only l would
give him time. to recover the man
without bloodshed or any cost to his
majestys government The king urged
that the use of force would lmperiI
the officers life, which otherwise he
had every confidence would be spared"
Very. Very good, sir, said Mr.. Francis.
character" added Hadow. ''7
Very good, sir said Mr.. Francis
pile it on about his reverence for
the g, Queen ee 2, {; and the way he gave beef
"And what then, STRIP inquired Mr..
Francis.
We'll, YOU know" said Hadow, my
orders here leave me pretty wide
ing ship. in wild waters the way you
can a simple patrol. BY George, sir,
tn lay the ship back here in nine
months and retake Master Johnny Gar
rard."
? You may count, Captain Hadow. on
our most loyal and hearty support"
said Mr.. Francis.
you will pass the word along that the
subject is not one to be discussed"
quite so, SIR said the first lieu
Not a word!" exclaimed the captain.
bit about the Hill tribes. But, of
course, not a whisper that We're ever
mo, sir" said Mr.. Francis.
This must go no further than You
and me-" said Hadow
ut shall not, sir" returned the first
lieutenant
the tide" said the captain.
Very good, sir" said Mr. Francis.
1t was not nine months--it was fif-
teen and some days to spare-before
the Dauntless again raised the peak
of Borabora and backed her mainyard
II was mnrnng when Hadow raised
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Copyright. by the S. s. Mcclure Coz
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

teen and some days to spare-before
the Dauntless again raised the peak
OF Borabora and backed her mainyard
off the settlement 80 -
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u II, II it had been any one but
IL N him" exclaimed Captain Ha-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

why not say he was Kidnapped hero
by the hill tribes?" said Hadow. I'VE
aren't certain sure he wasn't, and no
one can deny but what he might have
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

There's nothing I wouldn't do my
self for Jack Garrard." said Mr.. Fran
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

It's horrible to call him a
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
MI. J. E. MOrrlsette Goes to Mt. OIi0e.

81. E. Morrisette has rendered his
resignation as agent of the Atlantic
Coast Line at this place to take ef-
feet November LIST. He will then
take two months course in the
First National Band to familiarize
himself with banking, preparatory
to assuming charge as cashier Of the
Citizens Bank of Mt. Olive, January
LIST. The delayed freights and dila-
tory adjustment of claims by the
railroads have grown to large pro-
portions within the last years. While
Mr.. Morrisette managed his part OF
the railroad business, he had to list
en- to all complaints. He has done
so patiently, and displayed so much
tact that his making popular chash-
Ter is a certainty. He has filled a
trying position and filled it we'll. -
Tarboro Southerner.
Mr.. Morritette is one of Scotland
Neck's bright young men, and we
feel sure will be successful in his
new business,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications, as they cannon
reach the diseased portion OF the ear
There is only one way to cure DEAFNESS
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiamed con-
dition of the mucous lining OF tne
Eustachian Tube. When tins TUBE Is
inflamed you have rumbilng SOUND
or imperfect hearing, and when 1t Is en-,
tirely closed, Deafness is the result, ana e,
unless the inflammation can De tak gu
ont and this this tube restored TO les
normal condition, hearing Will De aes s
troyed forever; nine cases out OF zen s
are caused by Catarrh, which Is noun,
ing but an infiamed condition OF the
mucous surfaces. Do,,.rs
We will give One Hundreds poilaas
Cor y" snv case of Deafness (caued by ca
tarrhJ that cannot be cured by nan an >
cattarrh Cure. Send for CIRCULARS T,ada i n
FL. Cheney & Co., Toledo y
Sold by Druggists, 75c: oo,st;-
Take Halls Family Pills Tor consul
patton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17

The Henderson N. c., Gold Leaf
says:
1.-The John H. Sparks Shows gave
two splendid performances here yes
terday. Sparks always makes good,
and the reputation established here
on former visits was more than sus-
tanned. In fact, the show is better
than ever. There was not an inferior
act in the entire program, and many
of them were the best ever seen IN
this city. Mr.. Sparks is deservingof
the highest commentator, not only
for the excellence, but for the clean
and respectable character OF his ex-
hibition."
See Advertisement which appears
on the first page Of this issue.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
Mr.. and kfs. Hall Entertain.

Reported fer The Commonwealth
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Hall delight
fully entertained their numerous
friends last Thursday evening from
eight to twelve o'clock.
Their pretty home was artistically
decorated with quantities of lovely
roses in all of their autumn beauty.
Progressive whist was the amuse-
ment of the evening. Nine games
being played. The score cards were
especially pretty, the scores kept by
tiny golden hearts for each game.
Mrs. Stuart Smith won the first
prize, a pretty silver hat pin. The
gentlemen's prize, a handsome pack
of Congress playing cards, was won
by Mr.. Chas. Albertson. The BOBBY
was in such great demand that it had
to be cut for by Mrs. H. l. Clark,
Messrs. J. A. Pittman, Joseph Cot
ton and J. B. Hall, falling to the lot
OF Mrs. Clark. 1t was a lemon.
At twelve o'clock, delicious salad
course, consisting of chicken salad,
olives, beaten biscuit and coffee was
served.
Already known for the charm and
genialty of their entertainments Mr..
and Mrs. Hall added new laurels to
their wreath with this entertain
ment.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Stuart Smith, DR.. and Mrs. Clark,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus White, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. H. Herring, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Al
bertson, Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Hall;
Misses Mary Herbert, Mamie, Mary
Rebecca and Hines Smith,
Anna and Reba Clark, Kate Whita-
ker, Margaret Bowers, Freda Stern,
Miss Title Morton; Messrs. Joseph
Cotton, DR.. Shields, Henry Clark, J.
E. Bowers, J. A. Pittman, DR.. A. D.
Smith, Harper Alexander, Herbert
Mcdowell, Isaac Neal, Jim, Frank
and Chas. Smith, DR.. Alexander and
HAYWOOD Hyman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17

MEETING CHANGED Round
L able Club will meet with Miss Pat
tleThorne on Saturday, October 10Th.
instead of the 10Th.
REPORTED LAST WEEK.-We have
received a communication from Mr..
L. E. Ausbon in regard to the last
meeting of the Buck Kitchin Camp.
MIR. Ausbon, doubtless, knows that
the same appeared in our last issue
from another source. However, we
thank him for the report.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
hAhD TIMES IN KANSAS.

drountb ola days Of grasshoppers and
pernn M" a. are almost forgotten in the pros
eiti ,@o Kansas N n Of to-day; although
not ynt u d. Codell Earl Shamburg, has
c,rH wv forgotten a hard time he en-
and S;u lie says: Il was worn out
dav I an1 by coughing night and
Dr. E Slu could find no relief till | tried
Is, HMllls New Discovery. 1t took
MeH "I II, one bottle to completely cure
cOuyb Inc safests and most reliable
throat h una cold cure and lung and
ted hr "I e sI ever discovered. Guaran-
so,s r. e. l. Whitehead & Co. g drug
WV and Sl.00. Trial bottle free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
Golden Weddieq.

Following from the Tarboro South
erner will interest the friends of DIR.
J. P. Kimberley:
Tuesday, genial George L. VIM
berley and his charming, gracious
wife celebrated their golden wed
ding Fifty years they have lived
happily together, and reared SONS
and daughters to love and bless them
and revere them. May every good
gift be THEIRS here and hereafter"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
10-10-1rn
Lumber Notice.

All persons are hereby warned
sssanSt taking any lumber at all
IRON my saw mill near the cemetery
s s from my mill in town, unless l
oil at present or some authorized agent
!. vi, NINE to make note of the lumber
ilS September 16, 1907.
S. B. KITCKIN.
0-19-6t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
Edwards & Co.

Our Mr.. Edwards has just return
e1from the Northern markets where
he purchased a large and handsome
line of Ladies Dress Goods and Silks.
A big line of mems and youths
Clothing of the best quality. A COM
plete line of Hats and Caps, also a
strong and handsome line of mems,
ladies' and children's Shoes. One
Car Wire just arrived. Special prices
on Cooking ard Heating Stoves.
Gar load Furniture just arriving.
We shall again be on the market
with highest prices for Cotton, Pea
nuts and Cotton Seed. Give us a
trial, EDWABDS & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
Died,

Robert Holden Lowe, the four
months old child of E. M. Lowe of
this place died Tuesday morning at
las o'clock. Remains were taken
to the family burying ground in
Northampton county for interment.
We sympathize with the family in
this affection.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
POSTED!
pOCOSin Land.

ALI persons are hereby forbidden,
under penalty Of the law, to Hunt
Trap, Fish or Tresspass in any form
or manner whatsoever on my land
known as the "Pocosin Land" con-
tanning about 1900 acres, and bound
ed as follows: By the land of Chas.
Fender, C. w. Albertson, the river
road from Spring Hill to Edwards
Ferry, the land of G.. K. Moore
(known as the Ben Smith land) and
the Chas. Turner place. Let it be
understood that this notice applies
to all persons, friend and foe alike
This September Is, 1907.
S. B. KITcHIN.
9-19-6t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
POSTED!

Having leased from the owners the
NICHOLSON TRACT of land, there
by acquiring exclusive control, l
hereby give notice to ALL PERSONS
NOT TO HUNT, TRAP OR TRES
PASS in any manner or form, under
penalty Of the law, on this tract of
land as described below, and known
as the Nicholson Land" The ex-
IRENE eastern part of the original
Clark estate and bounded on the
west and north by Ganus' gut, on
the south by Clark's canal and Roa-
noke river, on the south and east by
Roanoke river, J. Davis Reds and
Mike Hardy's land, containing
eleven hundred acres more or less.
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
Editer Still Sick.

The Editor, though improving is
still unable to be up. Patrons Of
this paper know that sick man
needs money even more than well
one does. Please be SO kind as to
favor us with payment if you are
due anything.
w T.. VAUGHAN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
Kr. KItchln Speaks.

On Wednesday night Oct. 9, Mr..
A. P. Kitchin delivered an address
in the hall over the Market in behalf
of saloons. We were not present,
being out of town, so we are unable
To repOrt the same.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
New Department..

r We have added to our large
furniture Business an Undertaking
apartment and have employed a
/. Embalmer. His SER
'Ne' may be secured for Weldon
''' all ne!ghboring towns,
Weldon Furniture Co.
Weldon, N. G..
S-S-tf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
Notice TO Old Soldiers.

Mr.. w. F. Butterworth urges that
every member of the Buck Kitchln
Camp be present at next regular
meeting, as election of officers will
take Mace.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17

It comes put up in a collapsible tube
With a nozzle, easy to apply to the sore
ness and inflammation, for any form
Of piles; it soothes and relieves pam
itching and burning. Man Ian Pile
penoev. Price so cents. Guaranteed.
sold nv E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-10-17
Public Draw.

We are prepared to serve the peo-
PIE at any and all times with public
dray.
WOODARD & STRICKLAND.
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