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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-14
CHINA'S STARVING MILLIONS.
Scotland Neck People viii Send Con.
button for Their Relief.

Perhaps in fifty years the world
has not seen so dreadful famine as
that which inficts North China to-
day. Certainly such direful need
and such universal suffering are not
on record. Several provinces of
10000 square miles, and in which
are living fifteen million people, are
absolutely impoverished. Every
thing has been swept away and they
have no bread, no homes, no means
of staying life, and thousands are
starving every day.
The famine is the result of a terri
BILE flood which covered the entire
country for 200 miles square, dis
troying homes, crops and possibility
of sowing for next season and leav-
ing the destructive germs of fever
and death.
How fearful these conditions are
can best be estimated by a few
glimpses at the sufferers. In many
cases the intense suffering and pangs
of starvation have driven parents to
sell their children for mere pit
lance that saves them for a day, and
then when they have eaten and real
lied what they have done they in
sheer desperation distroy their own
lives. In many instances parents,
maddened at the anguish of their
starving children, have thrown them
in the rivers to relieve them from
the dreadful pangs of starvation.
The old are being drowned that few
er mouths may be left to feed. In
other places parents are eating their
children, and in many cases human
flesh has been sold for food.
Along the highways they stagger
and fall from weakness and hunger
and alone are left to die. Often you
will find crying babe in the arms
Of dead mother, fallen on the road
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Christian America has never yet
turned deaf ear to the cry of need
and she will not now. Through
many agencies help is going up from
ten thousand hearts that beat in
sympathy for these starving millions.
Here is the opportunity to make
little go long way in saving life.
20 cents will save life a week, 81 90
will save a family of five for one
week, $500 will save six lives one
month.
The good people0f Scotland Neck
will not be without a share in this
work of relief for starving human
ity and through the suggestion of a
good woman, Miss Adelaide Smith,
the churches have appointed com
mitees to solicit contributions for this
relief.
If you are not waited upon, leave
your contribution at the drug store
by Thursday night and it will be sent
to these dying Chinese.
G. T. LUMPKIN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-14
Round Table Club.

(Reported for the Commonwealth
The Round Table Book Club met
at the residence of Mrs. A. C. Liver
mon, on Saturday March 9th.
The first paper on 'The Construc-
ton of Shakespeare's Plays" was by
an old and dearly loved member,
Mrs. Justus Everett, who made a
point of being with US on this occa-
sion. She outlined the plan of the
Tragedies, then of the Comedies, in
a bright, suggestive manner, then
read humorous extract from the
North American Review about the
various constructions of translations
into foreign languages.
Miss Annie Baker gave a character
sketch of Mark Anthony, Brutus and
Cassius. The delineation of the
character of Brutus had some new
points to most of us; for we had a
reproachful feeling towards him, in
connection with the eft tn Brute"
of Caesar when he fell, dying, from
the stroke of the Lord of Brutus.
The quotations from the play
came flashing from each member in
turn like sparkes of light.
Then the company of six guests
and thirteen club members, adjourn
ed to the dining room, where the
red glow from the shaded candles
shed aroseate glow over the tempting
viands, giving a delightful close to the
''feast of reason, and the flow of
so11l "
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-14
The Kwe Passenger Train.

1t is generally understood here
that the new passerge~ train ordered
sometime ago by tie Corporation
Commission will be put on regular
schedule April the 10th.
In addition to the rumor here we
take the following from the Williams
ton Enterprise:
"Mr. S. ]. Everett has received
from the Corporation Commission a
letter in reg ird to the new passenger
service. In this letter the railroad
makes it's usual excuses and begs to
be given till April 10th to inaugural;
this service. 1t says, however, tF a.
date will suit them and that they will
certainly put the train on at that
date"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-14

WILD GEEsE.-Tuesday morning
two focks of wild geese passed over
Scotland Neck going north. Those
who claim to know such things say
this indicates that warm weather is
near.
HORSE BROKE HIS NECK.-Satur-
day afternoon a horse belonging to
Mess. Winslow Bros. & Co. was being
exercised by a a colored man. In
turning at the Brick Mill" the
horse fell and broke his neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-14
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For Sale.

M One Thoroughbred Jersey Bull
three years old.
g Two Berkshire Stock Hogs, one
and two years old.
r. H. WHITE.
q Scotland Neck
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-14
Horse Fell Dead.

Last Saturday afternoon Mr.. 7. F.
Davenport was coming from his farm
near Palmyra with load of woodi
He noticed his horse was sluggish,
but thought nothing of it. When he
reached town the horse was wild and
beyond control. AS Mr.. Davenport
drove in his yard the horse fell and
died almost Immediately. This is a
severe loss and his frienda sympa-
thize with him in his misfortune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-14
R. F. 0. Examination.

An examination was held in Hall
TX Saturday to select q carrier for
J. F. D. No. I, to succeed Mr.. J. L.
Toward, Jr., resigned. There were
everal applicants for the position,
ut it will be some time before the
1ccessful contestant will be mott
I'd of his appointment. In the
Meantime the mail is being carried
I Mr.. j. L. James, Mr.. Towards
Institute.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-14

81 GUARANTEEING will replace any
sbroken steel axle, no matter what the
lead might weigh or what the circur
stances under which it broke, free
charge. Above is the guarantee tina,
goes with every Auburn steel axle wag-
on.
GA JOsEY HDWE. Co.
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-14

WE WILL REFUND your money
seheerfully il 'FlOoralac" docs not prove
to be the best varnish that you used
before on floors or furniture.
Did JOsEY HOWE. Co.
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-14

sale by.
]. d. RAY & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-14
One of The
Best Assurances
For The Future

OF the young man is well
cared for bank account. The
amount Of the balance to his
credit Is not SO material as the
habits of thrift and economy
which he learns and the regu-
larity Of his deposits. Even
if he cannot spare but a few
dollars he deposits what he
has in the bank, keeps his &C
count growing, doesn't fool
his surplus away on some
doubtful pleasure. His ac-
cumulations will soon place
him in a position to look for
a small investment.
Haven't you a dollar or
two you can spare? Why
not start on the road that leads
to future prosperity?
THE SCOTLAND NECK BANK
Scotland Neck, N. C..
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05
Special attention given country trade.
HOTEL PORTLAND
pORTLANn- OREGON.
Or

PORTLAND, OREGON.
Amer can plan, SO PEI day and up
wards. headquarters for tourists and
commercial travellers. Special rates
made to families and single gentle
men. The management will be pleas
ed at all times to show rooms and
give prices. A modern Turkish bath
establishment In the hotel.
II. c, BOWERS. Manager
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05
LINEUP FOR CITY ELECTION.

The present lineup for the coming
city election in Pendleton looks good
for the best interests of the city. 1t
looks like a continuation Of the ex-
celIent progress and decency Of the
administration just drawing to a
close, in which Mayor Fee, with the
hearty cooperation Of the city coun-
Gil, has done more actual improve
ment work than has ever been crowd
ed into any two years in the history
Of Pendleton.
The present council has worked to-
gether harmoniously and the election
of E. ]. Murphy, who retires from
the second ward, to the position Of
mayor and the reelection Of Swear
ingen and Rem, will insure the city
another administration Of good feel
ing and progress and there should be
no opposition to these men.
1t would be disastrous to business
to make bitter fight now and bring
up the old agitation which shook the
town from center to circumference
two and three years ago. We have
made progress under the present
council and we will continue to make
progress under it and let US have a
perfunctory election in which these
men will be retained in their places
TO continue and complete the excel
lent work which they have initiated
and thus far ably carried on.
1t is understood TO be a possibility
that an "open town" candidate for
mayor will be brought against 2. J..
Murphy The open town forces would
better stay out Of politics, for the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05
ASSIGNATS.

The issuance of clearing house cer-
tificates by northwest banks to pro-
tect themselves during the tempor-
ary scarcity of actual coin which
eastern banks are holding up, recalls
the issuance of assignats or land cer-
tificates by the French government
in 1870.
Soon after appropriating the lands
of the church the national assembly
of France. instead of selling this land
when it was at a low price, issued
certificates of ownership in it, or
assignats, for general circulation.
Four hundred millions of francs in
asslgnats were isued in five, 10 and
1O0-franc pieces and for four or five
years, little metal coin was used in
France. The entire business of the
country was conducted by means of
the land certificates.
IL NOu4u DC 4IlipOSS4bIC lCA AAAOAiSJ
spectators to bring panic upon the
country if the imperishable commod-
tiles of the country We're used as a
basis of exchange, with receipts, GER
tificates or other evidences of value
issued as a. common circulating me-
dium temporarily.
Clearing house certificates are just
as good as the gold where the bank
issuing them is in gilt-edged condi-
tion as are northwest banks at pres
ent; wheat receipts are as good as
gold; wool clips, alfalfa hay, cattle,
sheep or land could be used as a
base for a common circulating medi-
um, in an emergency and the big
spectators could board their money
and cramp the market in vain. The
actual resources OF the country are
the only true bases Of value.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05

menace OF county prohibition Is close
at hand, and IL saloons mix in poll
tics in Oregon hereafter, II will be Il
death knell to the liquor business in
the state for the people will not stand
for their domination longer
SO let us not have an open town"
candidate. Let us continue to up
build Pendleton and make 1t inviting
to school children and homeseekers.
The present council has maintained
decency and made progress without
injury to the saloon interests and the
old style open town policy can never
be reinstated in Pendleton or any
other Oregon city.
The world has outgrown it. People
won't stand for it and it would be
highly disastrous TO precipitate fight
of this kind at this time, when the
cooperation of every interest is need
ed to continue the progress we are
making.
Councilman Murphy who is the
only candidate for mayor so far has
always taken an active part in mu-
nicipal affairs during his eight years
as a member of the council from the
second ward. He has been foremost
in every advance movement made by
the council in that time, has stood for
improvements, progress and decency
and his elevation to the position Of
mayor will be q fitting reward to him,
and a most wise business move on
part of the voters, for he understands
the needs of the city and is thorough
ly familiar with present conditions,
inside and outside.
That Mr.. Murphy is the unanimous
choice of the council for mayor is
shown by the fact that Mayor Fee
has said that he would not be a cam
didate and has signed Mr.. Murphy's
petition, as have other members OF
the council.
Let us make E. J. Murphy mayor,
without opposition. re-elect Council
men Swearingen and Rem and select
two other good business men from
the first and second wards to work
with the present council, and thus
insure two years more of prosperity
and progress in Pendleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05
THE TRIBUNE IN AMBUSH.

When the East Oregonian attacks
anything or anybody it does so edi-
torily. in the editorial columns so
people may know that the manage
ment is responsible. It does not main
tain a guerilla fire from the brush
by yellow-legged writer's, who are not
responsible and whom the paper
would repudiate should 1t come to a
show down.
This paper fights in the open. edi-
torially, not from ambush by its re-
porters, Reporters are hired to write
news, not to pounce upon the city ad-
ministration clandestinely through
highly sensational and false news
items.
Can anybody remember when the
Tribune discussed the suppression of
gambling in Pendleton, editorially?
Or can anybody remember when it
shouldered any editorial responsible
ity in the city?
Why is the Pendleton Tribune open
ing up on an alleged gambling joint
and hell hole" in Goey's noodle house
just before city election? This place
has been conducted just as at present
all summer with an occasional raid
from the police, but it is not as bad
as alleged and people are wondering
why the Tribune is making such
mountain out of mole hill just be-
fore election.
Since it accuses the East Oregonian
Of protecting Goey, which it does not
if Goey is a lawbreaker, it may be
fair for the East Oregonian to ask:
Are the big white gamblers back Of
the Tribune's attack on Goey and the
city administration?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05
AGED ROYAL PERSONS.

There are at least so members OF
royal houses whose ages range from
20 to so years, says London writer.
The oldest is the Princess Charlotte
Amalie of Schwartburg-Sonderhausen
who was born on September 7, 1916.
and is therefore 81 years old. She
lives in Berne, Switzerland. Includ-
ing the Princess Charlotte Amalie,
there are IL members of royal fam
lilies who have reached 80 and up
ward.
The second oldest at present is the
Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria,
who was so years old last March.
Next comes the Dowager Grand
Duchess of Meckenburg, ,Strelitz, who
was S5 last month, The Duchess
Adelgrunde of Modena, sister OF
Luitpold, is the forth. George Duke
of Saxe-Meiningen, will be 81 next
April and next in order comes Eu-
gene, ex-empress of the French, who
first saw light on May 5, 1926, and
who now divides her time between
her house in Hampshire and her viii
la at Cape Martin, in the south of
France.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05
Over 200 File on Land.

over 200 applicants for filings were
in line at the land office door Tues
day morning, some of whom have
been in line three weeks, says a
Lakeview later This has been a most
orderly land opening, everyone in line
having at all times been most agree
able to the regulations. The Off
cials put the applicants through at a
rapid gait, and by o'clock this
afternoon all had presented their pa
pers and sworn to them. Many con-
tests are expected to follow. however.
There are yet so or more homestead
ers to come in to file. 1t will take
several weeks to enter the filings, and
until all are entered the applicants
will not know whether their filings
will be accepted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05

The East Oregonian has received
letter from the Powers News Clear
ing House of New York, asking for
advice as to how to bring about a
good, old-fashloned democratic vic
tory" and this is the reply which
Mr.. Powers received from this office:
In Oregon, everybody is for the re-
election Of Theodore Roosevelt In
1904 this state gave him a plurality
Of $4,000; in 1908 we hope to make
il $4,000. So far we have never
heard Of Mr.. Chandler of New York,
of whose prospects in oregon you in
quire.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05
THE HERoS QUEST.

Mans battle-march into the west is
done,
And Eldorado's beacons gleam no
more.
With flare of fame, OF fortune, and
OF war,
To tempt young-eyed Adventures
sworded son.
And yet, who says the hero-quest is
won,
While still the unconquered up
worlds wonder bars
Mans very dreams, and still the
beckoning stars
Cry, "Come The scheme of God is
but begun"
When in the last long fall, l reel to
death,
My frail shell wrecked upon the
clouds gray rim,
Say not, "'Tis horrorl'-Say, eve
follow him!"
Or when. above the air, die for
breath,
Say not, He failed" but, soaring
after, say,
"He was but one we lost on Gods
great way"
Chester Firkins.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05

Umatllla county has more to be
thankful for this November than ever
before in her history. There are more
and better schools, less poverty fewer
families in want, more bountiful
crops, more children in school, more
money in her banks, better wages,
bigger prices for farm products, more
land in cultivation, more good citi-
zenship and more vital progress than
ever before. For all these her people
are thankful and by their progress
they have shown their appreciation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05

years old, she became adito; of The
Chautauquan and held that position
for eight years. Then sh. became a
student at the Sorhornne, Paris, and
later at the College of Fraree. Whilf
In Paris she wrote some articles tha
attracted the attention of $. $. Nc
Cure, and for several years she was
one or he editors OF McClure's Mag
S"me. During this periol She wrote
a series of articles on alleged mall
practices of the Standard oil COM
la.y, wh',h cres.ei sensation. she
has WRITER lives of Napoleon, Lin
coin and Nine. Roland. Her great
e. st-",ss. however, was her SERIES
on "The History of the Standard OIL"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05
IDA NJ. TARBELL HAS BIRTHDAY

Miss Ida Minerva Tarbell, the un-
relenting foe Of trusts and monopo-
lies and the literary Nemesis Of the
Standard Oil company, was born in
Erie county, Pennsylvania, Novem-
her S, 1857, the daughter Of Frank
lin s. and Esther Ann rarbell. Ar
ter graduating from the Titusville
high school she attended Allegheny
college. In 1888, when she was 26
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-11-05
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Woodruff County news., 1907-01-10

But few of our readers, we i'm agine, ever give thought to the value of this paper to the con- munity. The home paper has an influence for good that is hard to overestimate. It moulds public opinion; it does well it's part in protecting and preserving the gov ernment. It takes the place of a standing army in guarding the liberties of the people; it teaches your children morality, truth and power: it brings many rich bless ings to the homes it visits with but little financial reward for its labors, and in too many instances not any. The home paper is a mirror in which those at a distance see us. It is the plain duty of all who are interested in our town to take personal interest ln the town S paper and assist in every way pos sible in making it a true repre- sentative of our intelligent and hospitable people as we'll as our en- terprising and rapidly developing little city. Send the paper to your friends, bring us the news and do your duty by your home paper and it will meet you more than half way. When you help your home paper you help your town and indirectly help your self, for we are all equally inter- ested in our town and community.
Woodruff County news., 1907-01-10

The other day we were asked if we ever saw baldheaded woman. We answered, "No," we never did, nor did we ever see a woman waltzing around town in her shirt sleeves with cigar in her teeth, and running into every saloon she saw. We have never seen a wo- man go fishing with bottle in her pocket, sit on the damp ground all day and come home drunk at night. Nor have we ever seen a woman yank off her coat and say she could lick any man in town. God bless her, she's not built that way.''
Woodruff County news., 1907-01-10

Men have various ways of car rying money. Grocers, butchers and millers carry it in a wad. Bankers in clean bills, laid full length in a pocket book. Brokers only fold the bill once, doubling the money as it were. The young business man carries it in his vest pocket. Farmers and drovers in their inside pockets, whether it $50 or 15 cents, Printers usually car ry their money in other peoples pockets.
Woodruff County news., 1907-01-10

Our town has never enjoyed such a trade as it has during the past few weeks, and every day it is increasing. The fact of the matter is our business men have got right down to business and are selling goods cheaper than they can be bought in any town of this size in the state, and the peo- pie are fast finding it out and are coming here from adjoining towns to do their heavy trading.
Woodruff County news., 1907-01-10


 Work is great blessing. You can not see now, but some day you will say that you were fortu- nate in your boyhood days be- cause you were compelled to work. Because you cannot get power to do things save by doing them. Look over the successful men you know. Get their history. Nearly everyone was compelled to work in boyhood. They toughened their muscles by hard work and sharpened their brains by looking out for themselves.
Woodruff County news., 1907-01-10

The man who went out to milk and sat down on a boulder in the middle of the pasture and waited for the COW to back up, was a brother to the man who kept a store and wouldn't advertise be- cause he reasoned that the pur- chasing public would back up to his place of business, when it wanted something.
Woodruff County news., 1907-01-10

The fellow who stops his paper because he becomes offended at some item that does not suit his fancy, always imagines he is get ting even with the publisher, but he is never missed. This only happens occasionally, for there are only few people in any com munity who imagine a paper should contain nothing but what they approve'of.
Woodruff County news., 1907-01-10
OUR ADVERTISING RATES.

Display Adds Ten Gents Per Inch Single Column, Special price on yearly con tracts. on application.
 Local sements-Ffve Gents per Line for first Insertion and Three Gents per line for leach succeeding insertion until copy is chang ed.
 Cards of thanks, Lodge notices, Church no tices, Obituaries, Resolutions Of Respect, Programmes etc all occupy space and space S a printers stock in trade Therefore above named rates apply.
 If the editor desires to donate anything at any time to any cause, he must do so out Of his own pocket. as he is held responsible for the space. Respectfully,
 THE NEWS.
Woodruff County news., 1907-01-10

Superstition and distrust, with which all societies known as se- cret orders were at one time view ed by a large number of people, was, happily long ago dispelled, and today the lodge stands as one of the champions of the home and family. Wherever society has reached high state of develope- ment, secret and fraternal orders have their greatest stronghold.