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The Washington bee., 1907-11-09

.---y~,f a.. ---t-'-s ,ce;u rainprO0f
which has proved most satisfactory.
The rage for ShaEung and russ0r
shows no sign OF abaung. and these
fabrics are being dyed in the most
wonderful shades Of raspberry, Copen-
hagen blue, myrtle green and old gold
They are equally fashionable in their
natural cOlors.
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09
Keep Kettles Dry.

The inside OF kettles should either
be dried whenever the contents have
been emptied, or they should be hung
up or stood upside down in a dry
place. A few drops of water, if al
lowed to collect at the bottom of the
kettle, soon cause spots of rust, and
these in time generate into holes.
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09
Esealloped Heat scrans-

A good way TO use left-oyers of any
delicate meat such as chicken. veal
etc, is to chop the meat fine, add
can Of peas, season well and sprinkle
with cracker crumbs and pieces OF
butter. Pour cream over all and bake
until a golden brown.
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09
French Stew

One pound Of meat. one small head
Of cabbage, one onion and one quart OF
tomatoes. Run the meat through a
meat hopper or cut in small pieces.
cut cabbage, tomatoes and onions fine.
Canned tomatoes may be used if fresh
mes are not available. Season 10
-aste. Just before serving stir one
ablespoon Of -four in little water till
il is smooth aud add.
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09
To Heat MILK.

Put the milk in a small tin can.
such as an empty Cocoa can, and place
il in a basin of not wafer Move it
rapidly around. and in a short time
the milk will be warm enough. Whe1
one has a gas or gasoline sto,r !.
would be better to heat water over
the blaze and then to put milk directly
over fire, where it is apt to boil and
become unfit for 5aby's stomach
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09
Fig Preserves.

Take the figs when nearly ripe and
cut across the top in the form of a
cross. Cover with strong saIted water
and let stand three days. changing
the water every day. Al the end of
this time cover with fresh water. ad-
ding a few grape or fig leaves to color
and cook until quite green. Then
put again in cold water, changing
twice daily. and leave three days
longer. Add a pound granulated
sugar to each pound of figs. cook d
few moments, taSe from the fire and
set aside two days Add more sugar
to make sweet, with sliced and boiled
lemon or ginger root to flavor, and
cook until tender and thick
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09

pepper, anu d -.Gw chopped sorrel
leaves. Beat the yolEs of two eggs;
stir them in the whole, and pour over
slices of toast
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

president of the Southern Cotton Association at
tended the Vienna Austria and visited
. ,. Der of the leading cotton centres and cotton
hc' ' 'oah " " ~ Britain and the Cont
Exchange. = E H., L. uo+rxa h rro+o 10
president of the New York cotton exchange letter which very
nfcan forth 1t information that cnches
every York exchange things against
and which the farmers OF the South
methods of the exchange But
e two Jorans letter: Whie Liverpool ten
carrying Investigations into the storage and handling
American under observation to which
to call without further delay Informed by
brokers of Liverpool that shipment OF
cotton lot would leave Liverpool
July contracts sold through the New
v Cotton Exchange Further that the bulk of this shipment Of 5000
hack to America which had been rendered on the Liver
oo exchange and the arbitration committee on account OF its
bei low grade the OF the Liverpool
the samples of portion OF the grades OF TINS
lot f OOO bales informed that such cotton regarded
tho ;ve,noo market. In conclusion, | beg
official associates will promptly check the de-
IF e refuse craped foreign makets from being ship
. here for delivery contract IN your exchange and promptly
the rules exchange the prospective short crop and the u
throughout the cotton cenefs OF the Wor
With the increased supply of gold in all quarters OF the GLOBE
Ill ~ even higher prices for the material which to that extent
will be the better safeguard ana VIII pro'e''o ooi
agricultural and industrial interests.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
Virginia Women.

Chronicle

(Richmond Times Dispatch.)
Remembering the mad rush of
New York women to secure cards
admitting them to q famous murder
trial a few months ago, Northern
newspapers have already directed
attention to the fact-which seems
remarkable to them-that not a
single woman entered the court
room at Houston, where a case Of
similar Importance in this State was
being heard. The newspapers need
not express surprise because of this.
Indeed, there would be surprise and
modification if the women of Vir-
ginia showed the least desire to be
present when terrible story was
being unfolded on the witness stand.
Their very nature rebels against the
thought. They have sympathy and
compassion for those afflicted; they
feel most keenly for one of their sex
who has been placed in a position
more trying than death itself, and
they prefer to show it by remaining
away.
If the Loving trial had been sent
to Richmond instead Of Houston, the
conditions would have been the same,
and it is wrong, therefore, for the
newspapers to account for the alb
sence of women by the explanation
that Houston is in the "backwoods." !"
There were no women at the Stro-
ther trial at Culpepper. Some of
them did hear the evidence in the
McCue case, but that was not like
the proceedings at Culpepper and
Houston.
The women of Virginia, thank
God, are not depraved. Their mod
esty and sense of decency make them
shudder at the thought of piling into
a foul courtroom. Their attitude,
moreover, in this matter is SO natur-
al and so thoroughly typical of all
that is true of the Old Dominion
that we might eliminate all refer
ences to it, except to remind the
newspapers of the North that there
is no justification for the delightful
feeling of surprise.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

MOTTO OVERSEE WORKNIEN TO LEAVE YOUR PURSE OPEN
so wrote Ben Franklin long before wide awake as it
Tnh WaT nheouod is to enterprises nnunerabe
observation which philosopher made
perhaps hundred and fifty ago holds good 1t
all employers should learn and heed more
" the farmer A squad Of hands
may be to do their full duty their worth
uch lett TOR the most themselves if hour
This true Of all aborers whom worlmen ones
duty himself his interests employees to nav
close attention to what they
stru such the
truth s the faithful willing that all his
work should be overlooked by him whose
ynt 1t DONE Then for the good of employer empoye
should be constant observation the best
suits for both.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
When News Is Scarce.

A good man from the country
came in the office and the stereotyp-
ed question, "What's the news" was
put to him.
There is no news" he declared,
promptly. Everybody is at work
harvesting wheat and doing lots of
other things"
And you can put it down in your
little note book that when everybody
is at work, whether in the country or
in town, harvesting wheat or making
wooden nutmegs, there is a mighty
news, especially news of a sensation
al character and none at all Of crimes,
divorces, suicides, murders and Sc
forth. Newspaper men in small towns
notice the difference when season
comes that brings work for every
body. 1t is hard to get an item worth
while. An idle brain is not only the
DEVILS workshop but his place OF
residence.-Lexington Dispatch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
Vacation Days.

Next to the day when a self-sup-
porting girl receives her first salary
envelope, or is notified of her first
promotion or raise in salary, | be-
lieye that the first vacation marks
the most important era of her wage
earning history, writes Anna StecSe
Richardson in Woman's Home Com
panion for July. "The two weeks
on salary given by most progressive
firms and appreciative individual
employers should be regarded as
the stamp Of the employers approx
al, the reward of honest efforts.
When it is accepted as right it is
robbed of its individual significance
and much of its real pleasure
Vacation should bring rest, or
rather recreation, to muscles and
nerves. This does not necessarily
mean absolute quiet, kimono, a
novel and a box of chocolates. 1t
means change Of scene, movement
and thought.
"The school teacher or worker in
a small town should reach out for
broader viewpoint. 1t will be good
for her to visit some bustling city
with galleries, museums, yes, and
roof gardens and gay restaurants, as
well as points of historical interest.
All through her school term she has
lived in an atmosphere of petty gos-
sip and has been giving forth, never
drawing inspiration from others.
Now let her fit away to 4 city where
there is no gossip nor 'ne;ghboring,
where her comings and her goings
are not watched and criticized, and
where persons and things will yield
inspiration and new thoughts for
another years work. She will not
find city life in summer extravagant.
Hotel and clearinghouse rates are
generally lower, furnished apart
meats can be rented by couple of
summer tourists in town for a com
parative song, and a few simple
shirt-waist suits, with appropriate
hat, shoes and gloves, will furnish all
the wardrobe needed
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
SupeFStltiGnS about Babies.
Columbus Dispatch)


you mothers, "said college Girl,
disdainfully, have the silliest super
stitions about your babies. For my
graduating thesis | am compiling the
the baby superstitions of the worlds
mothers. They're the most ludicrous
things. Listen:
in Russia they think q baby and
kitten can't thrive in the same
house. They kill the kitten as soon
as the baby comes.
In Spain they won't let a baby
under three see its reflection in a
mirror. Otherwise they think it
will grow up vain, proud and cruel.
In Roumania babies al wear blue
ribbons around the left ankle to
ward OF evil spirits.
''In Hungary they think that if
you dress a girl baby in red she will
turn out bad.
"in India it is good luck for baby
to fall out Of bed.
Irish babies keep strands Of wo-
meas hair in their cradles to pro-
tact them from sickness. "
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
MY Various Loves.

love the silence and the solitude,
The landscape with the silent sky
to back it.
Then, sometime, when Pm in the
proper mood,
love a racket.
My appetite has an extensive range;
Poundcake my Epicurean palate
tickles,
And then at other times, by way of
change,
Pm fond OF pickles.
] love the sunshine ~ a cloudy day,
And think how pleasant just to see
itshining;
Pm also partial to the clouds, if they
Have a silver lining.
| love the classic notes of Sousa's
band,
Although their meaning to me is d
riddle;
But if that company is not at hand,
Bring on your fiddle.
In literary paths | love to roam
Shakespeare and all his peers |
value highly;
Then coming down the ages nearer
home,
I'm fond of Riley.
When on the farm | long the town
to view,
And when in town think the coun-
try's charming;
Business is pleasant when I've none
to do,
And so is farming.
James Larkin Pearson in Charlotte
Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

IT is easy for almost conclude belongs
persons who are poorly paid at least we'll people
considering the he
ps,d world But sometimes look a such
matters not purely from personal interest
ed stand point but from the Of than
himself are affected Some days heard
erab observation discussing the remuneration which
professions receive for their that
the three most poorly paid professions the teacher the editor
preacher And the further observation
three professions have done humanity still doing
uplifting, educating maintaining
other three professions that And
It, the conclusion reasonable and seriously
Taking into consideration the nee that
these before they the world the
Perhaps fewer these accumulate good estates than in
other which furnish of equal ability and appa
There thing that be successfully and
the teachers the editors the
sfh their than Others No who has engaged
these professions made close observation of them has any idea of
the demands made without thought of remuneration Seldom does
without having for the advice secured
certainly does has to be paid for The
thing holds concerning the physician and not condemn
right these and others also should be paid
the three here discussed set
other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
DINING ON FAITHFUL FRIENDS.
Horse and Dog Meat Becoming inCreas.
inaly Popular In Germany.
(COIlier'S Weekly !


| When Commander Peary described
his Arctic experiences at a dinner
at the St. Regis in New York
City he said that cold raw dog had
some disadvantages as compared
with the menu he was enjoying on
that occasion. He expressed nc
opinion on the merits of hot cooked
dog, but according to q report from
Consul lift, at Annaberg, Saxony
there are abundant opportunities to
test that delicacy in Germany. In
the Kingdom Of Saxony, containing
about one-thirtecnth OF the popula-
ton Of the German Empire, 1856
dogs were slaughtered for food in
! 1906. This makes the estimate of
1000 for the whole empire seem very
moderate. The city of Chemnitz
alone ate, or at least prepared for
eating, 698 dogs in the course of the
year. This takes the old jokes about
the barking sausage out of the do
main Of humor and turns them into
grim reality. Consul lift thinks
that the official statistics do not fur
nlsh full measure of the ravages of
the butcher knife among the canine
population. Often cherished
household pet disappears, and new
pang IS added to the sorrow of be-
reavement by the reflection that the
missing one may reappear in the
form of next days chops. At
Cassel, recently, the police in search
ing for lost dog came across a pri-
vate dog slaughter-house whose raw
material came apparently through
the theft of pets. The German
newspapers often carry advertise
ments Of dog meat or Of dogs for
slaughter.
Of course the slaughter of horses
for food is one of the great indus
tries OF. Germany. Last year this
trade cost the lives Of $4,000 ami
mails, an increase of 20, 900 over 1905
and of $4,000 over 1904. Horse
flesh" remarks Mr.. lift, "is very
generally advertised in the German
newspapers, especially in those Of
the large German centres, and most
German cities have at least one
market which makes it a speciality,
claiming for it a higher percentage
of nourishment than that of either
beef, veal, mutton, or pork
The consul ventures to say that
the German consumption of the flesh
of horses and dogs has been greatly
increased by high-priced meat, but
naturally he automatically refrains
from telling what makes meat so
high. 1t is simply the protective
tariff, which protects German stock
raisers against the pauper food of
America. The paternal German
Government will not allow its people
to eat cheap foreign beef and NUT
ton; so they eat horses and dogs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
CHARGES That Old Woman Is a Witch.

Vincennes. Ind, July 3.-Believing
that the death Of his two-year-old
son was caused by Witchcraft, and
that other members of his family are
in danger, John Paris has instituted
proceedings to place Mag Gilmore,
aged 70, under a surety peace bond.
Some weeks ago a chicken belonging
to the woman is alleged to have been
injured by one of Paris children. "lf
that chicken dies. one of your chill
dren dies" is said to have been the
remark of the aged woman.
The chicken died, and yesterday
the son of Paris died Of whooping-
cough h.-Selected
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
Vas Smarter Than the Bishop.

A bishop once asked class Of boys
some questions in mental arithmetic.
Said he:
Now, my little man, you, there.
If | were to shoot at a tree with five
birds in it, and kill three, how many
would be left?'
"Three, sir"
mo, no, my boy; there would only
be two left"
please, sir, you said you shot
three; only they would be left, the
other two would be flied away"
"Yes," replied the bishop; ''you
are quite right; you may sit down"
And he passed on to another class
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
THE EDITORS LEISURE HOURS
Observations Of Passing Events.

HERE was quite dsgraceful War PATH in the James,
town Exposition Some malianen undertake TO
force their all
and when they they resisted.
Serious trouble with difficulty was adjusted
without The
against such disg1aceu conduct
any nlHlaman Of his engaged in an aemt to
break down the supremacy which he is sworn to protect
ana OF winch his organization supposed b buwark
militia companies should quarter under their command who
disgrace their uniforms Martial stern hand uon an
and ali ruans uniforms whether civil law is invoked for
their punishment The duty to set an example Of orderly
regular
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
For Over Sixty Years

Mrs. Winslow,s Soothing Syrup has
been used for sixty years by millions
OF mothers for their Children while teeth
ing with perfect success. 1t soothes. the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cure wind cole, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoac. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
druggists in every part of the world.
Twenty five cents bottle. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow.s Soothing
Syrup. Guaranteed under the Food
and Drug Act, June 30th, 1906, Serial
Number 1897.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
THE NORTH CAROLINA
State Normal and Industrial College.

Regular Courses leading degrees of Bachelor OF Pedagogy
of Bachelor of Science and course leading
20 the degree of Bachelor of Music.
laundry and fees text books etc. To year
For ree- tuition students S25
instruction in the subjects taught
special pedagogical training for the profession
Of Graduates other colleges offered
special alcourse n Pedagogy and allied subjects
offers instruction in Stenogralhy
Tvpewrt and other business subjects
Domestic provide nStruc
and directly the
and family
addition offers
course n and instrumental
all rccution should he
The fall
For catalogue and other information address.
j. l. FOUST, PRESIDENT,
6o4 GREENSBORO, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
"When Greeks joined Greeks, then
was the tug Of war; was written by
Nathaniel Lee.

thousand OF people are daily suffer
ing with kidney and bladder trouble
dangerous, ailments that should be
checked promptly DcNitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills arc the best remedy
ior the backachc, weak kidneys, in.
Examination oi the bladder. Their ac-
tion is prompt and sire. y week $
treatment for Soc. Sold by +. T..
Whitehead d Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
A Memorable Day.

One of the days we remember with
pleasure, as well as with profit to our
health. is the one on which we became
acquainted with DR.. Kings New Lifc
Pills, the painless purifiers that cure
headache and billiousness, and keep
the bowels right. 25c. at E. 7. White
head & Co. s drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
The Baptist University For Women,
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA.

RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA.
IN
Philosophy, and Music Art Tx
teaching
the Sciences Bible. Full Business School charge
of including OIL Applied Design and
painting Regular Normal Course elective for - degree
School with
teachers giving Instruction. Piano, Voice Violin and Pipe organ
of looked lady
and Board furnished literary tuition heat baths ana
S91OO tc
September L. 1907
G. 5o14t WI r. T. VANN, President,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
MOTHER GRAY'S SWEET POW.
DFRS FOR CHILDREN,

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Teething Disorders, move and
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. Over 10000 testimonials
THEY NEVER FAIL. At all Druggists,
25c. Sample Free. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. 7.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

Hundreds Of people yearly 90 through
painful operations ncedlessly, because
they never tried Man Zan Pile Remedy.
1t is put up i'll such a form that it can
be applied right where the trouble lies.
1t relieves the pain and inflammation.
1t is for any form Of piles. Price soc.
E. T. Whitehead 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

When there is the slightest indication
81 indigestion, heart burn, hatulcnce
or any iorn oi stomach trouble take Il
little Kodul occasionally and you viii
he afforded prompt relief. kodol Is
compound OF vegetables acids and cor
tains the juices found in u healthy
stomach. Kodol digcsts what you eat,
makes your food do you good. Sold by
T.. +. Whitehead & Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

Simmer coughs and colds yield at
once to Bees Laxative Cough Syrup.
Contains honey and tar but no opiatcs.
Children like it. Pleasant to take. It's
laxative qualities recommend it to
mothers. Hoarsencss, coughs, Group
yield quickly. L. I. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

Pincules are for the Kidneys and
Bladder They bring quick relief to
rheumatism, lumbago, tired
worn out feelings. They produce nat
urai action of the kidneys in filtering
waste matter out of the blood. 80 days
treatment 81 90. Money refunded if
Pineules are not satisfactory. E. T..
Whitehead d, Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

A cleansing, clean, cooling, soothing,
booling household remedy Is Dew ltt ;
Carbolizcd Witch Hazel SalVe.. foI
b1rns cuts, scratches, bruises lnseG' ,i
b;tos and sore feet it Is unequaleo'
Good for Piles. Beware OF limitations.
cot CO. DnWitt's. 1t is the best. Sold oy
r. T. Whitehead & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

As usual thing we don't care a
hang how much other people want
to have their own way so long as
they are decent enough not to men
tion IT,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11
A CERTAIN CUBE FOR ACHING
FEET

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder; cures
Tired, Aching, Sweating, Swollen
feet. Sample sent Free, also Sample
of Foot-Ease Sanitary Corn-Pad, a
new invention. Address, Allen S.
Olmsted, Leroy, n. 7.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

Pineulcs for the kidneys strengthen
these organs and assist in drawing pot
son from the blood. Try them fol
rheumatism, kidney, bladder trouble,
for lumbago and tired worn out feel
ing. They bring quick relief. Satisfac-
ton Guaranteed. E. I. Whitehead &
GO
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

1t is less embarrassing to have an
excuse without an occasion than an
occasion without an excuse.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

what would be the first thing
you would do if you found you had
a million dollars?" Wake up, !
presume.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-11

Some people are interested in your
welfare, others in your farewell,