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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08
Millions In 1t.
(Kinston Free Prest.)

President Harvie Jordan and 9TH
ers who are in a position to know
saws that if the proper reforms in
baling and caring for the baled cot
ton were adopted the cotton growers
of this country would save $43, 3,000,ss
600 each year. That is a big sum Of
money, but it can be made by the
farmers, for money saved is money
made"
And they will save it in having
their bales in better shape for hand
ling, and shipping, in the prevention
of waste, in escaping the big loss
sustained each year for damaged
cotton, in getting better insurance
rates. The cotton grower suffers a
great loss each season from the fact
that he puts up his fleecy staple
which is just as valuable as gold-in
a slovenly form.
Foreign cotton growing countries
are taking advantage of our care
lessness in this respect. They are
putting up their cotton in much bet
ter way than the method we employ;
and the result is that their bales are
much preferred to ours. If they
could produce the lint that we do,
we could not compete with them ;
but they can't do it and so our
slovenly cotton goes out into the
markets of the world and our growers
have to pay the penalty of careless
ness.
There are millions in it for the
Southern farmer if he will only de-
mand and enforce a reform; and
there are other millions if he will
have the ginner to bale his product
in cotton instead of jute or other
bagging.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08
New York City.
New York Nerald.J j

New York HeraldJ
New York city gets its milk supply
from 30,214 daires.
Real estate values on Manhattan
Island are increasing at the rate of
$780, 900 day.
There are 1890 Smiths of full age
in New York city, and $50 of them
have telephones.
New York city's water reservoirs
hold a sufficient supply to meet the
usual needs Of the city for fourteen
weeks.
More than one-half the members
Of New York city's population-2,
753, ,295 persons-have deposits in the
city's savings banks.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08
THE EDITORS LEISURE HOURS.
Observations Of Passing Events.

NONE of properly appreciate the changes that are
wrought the world years; wrought
No 90 To, % yov ~ altogether
~ Gently it stated by the York World
that the last killed in the Civil Williams
from Jay county, Indiana He killed fight
Texas May 49, 1865 than after
the distance and the
down had reached the posts point
Think taking communication from any one point
this continent other We
Of travel distances the
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08
Alarm Clock.
(New York Worldly

An alarm clock in the kitchen is a
great time and labor saver. When
you put roast or baking in the
oven or vegetables on to cook, set
the alarm for the time they will need
your attention mind and go about
something else. It will save the trou-
BILE Of watching the clock or running
every few minutes to see if the arti-
Gle is cooked. Best of all, it will pre-
vent burning, as one is apt to forget
her cooking after leaving the kitchen
and becoming interested in some
thing else.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08

A day or two ago the New York
Times was foaming at the mouth over
Governor CLAIMS defiance Of the
Federal authority" No@' IL is ru!'-
ming him for President. How is that
for a lightning change?-Charlotte
Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08

Keep the pores open and tho skin
clean when you have a cut, burn, bruisc
or scratch. DcWitt's Carholizcd Witch
Hazel Salvc pcnetratcs the pores and
heals quickly. Sold by Il. 7. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08
REGULAR AS THE sun"

is an expression as old as the race. No
doubt the rising and setting Of the sun
is the most regular performance in the
universe, unless it is the action of the
liver and bowels when regulated with
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Guaran-
teed by e. L. Whitehead & Co., drug
gists. 25c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08

A New York doctor says that it's
the heart and not the brain that does
the thinking; if true. this explains
the accuracy of woman's intuitions.-
Houston Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08

Summer coughs and colds yield at
once to Bees Laxative Cough Syrup.
Contains honey and tar but no opiatcs.
Children like it. Pleasant to take. Its
laxative qualities recommend it to
mothers. Hoarseness, coughs, Group
yield quickly. f. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08

Pineules for the kidneys strengthen
these organs and assist in drawing poi
son from the blood. Try them for
rheumatism, kidney, bladder trouble,
for lumbago and tired worn out feel
ing They bring quick relief. Satisfac-
ton Guaranteed. Y. T. Whitehead 81
Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08

Another instance Of how the South
oppresses the negro is to be found
in the fact that the Alabama Legis-
lature has just voted that Booker
Washington's school at Tuskegee
should be tax free. Charlotte Chroni-
clo
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are olt OF order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become 50 prevalent
that il is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. If the child urin-
nkc- tnn L. L IL
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08

DeWitt's Little Early Risers don't
sicken or gripe. Small Pills, easy to
take. Sold 10y E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08


/ scalds the flesh or if, when the child
e IS an age when it should be able to
It, the passage, it is yet afflicted with
-.tirf. depend upon it. the cause of
tjcu,ty is kidney trouble, and the first
b saould be towards the treatment Of
s. i1lp3ctant organs. This unpleasant
Il. e is due to a diseased condition of the
b. aId bladder and not to a habit as
S; people suppose.
EoreA as well as men are made mis-
h v.ah kidney and bladder trouble,
Z reed the same great remedy.
MD and the Immediate effect of
Fa'12-Rcot is soon realized. 1t is sold
|, 5.:: "a 3ss !" a8iiyz s.5iy5 f:: :
Wow 2y have ;;fs :i;fs .!::..E.l I. ..Es.l
b. H5,3e BY mail -s5:s s.ll . Ss.91 Ese z
pamphlet tell Homo Of swar1pnoot
seo4t II. including many Of the
IL Ids Of testimonial letters received
b e-.55rey5 cured. In writing Dr.. KilmeE
e. 1ngnanton, n. Y, be sure and
g..yn his paper.
D.'r make any mistake, but re-
} ar t.r name. Swamp Root, Dr..
h..g swamp Root, and the address
leIm IN, \. Y, on every bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08

There is something wrong with the
man who can be satisfied while the
saloon remains.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08
On7en as Well as Men
.re Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

dnay trouble preys upon the mind, dis.
ages and lessons ambition; beauty, vIgor
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08

An optimist is one who keeps alive
the Joy derived from common things.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-08-08

Mrs CARRIE NATION who has attained
strenuous refoer time in North Carolina recently
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
Here, Good Advice

" .. 8. woolever, one Of the best
known merchants Of LeRsysville, n.
Y. says; "If you are ever troubled
with piles. apply Bncklen's Arnica
sAlvs 1t cured me OF them for good
s0-years ago. Guaranteed for sores,
wounds. burns or abrasions, 20c at all
drug stores
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
Next Meeting Important

The first meeting of the county
commissioners in the new year Will be
one of more than ordinary import
ance, as many matters of more than
passing interest will then be taken up
and acted upon. This list includes
the fixing OF road district boundaries !;
passing upon and fixing the amount
OF the tax levies for the various
school district and for the county at
large the receiving and inspection Of
Sheriff W. j. RuSsells annual report;
the annual report of County Health
officer DIR. ID p Love- the drawing
of the list of jurors who will do duty
during the year 1908 in the circuit
court; appointment Of viewers of the
various road matters that are more
than likely to come up during the year
to Gomez also the appointment OF
road supervisors for the different
districts; judges and clerks for the
three elections and any special ones to
be held during '0S will be chosen
and the selection of stock and fruit in.
spectors. Other matters of much i'm.
portance will probably :olaim the at
tention OF the board thus making the
first meeting one of considerable i'm.
portance.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
Hitch In Big Bridge Plans

When the County Commissioners
Advertised for bids for the building
of the much needed bridge over Rogue
River, here in Grants Pass, they
verify thought that they were doing a
wisr thing in asking each contractor,
who put in a bid to offer l. addition
plan of his own for the big structure,
hoping thereby to profit by the inter
change Of ideas regarding this i'm
port.nt matter. All went merry as
wedding v bell until along came Dis
triot Attorney Reames and when he
was accosted regarding the idea, he
sal that it was his private opinion
that this plan would be Illegal, as
the Oregon state law expressly pro-
vides all bids shall be open for com-
petition and if bidder offers his own
plan and bids on it, he is practically
shutting out the others. However
Mr.. Resmss promises to hand down a
written legal opinion regarding this
matter and now the Josephine com
missioIers are unanimously awaiting
his advice. In the meantime they
have called off the date and made a
new one for the presenting of the
bids.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
Various Minor Ma tiers.

A marriage license has been issued
to Parker A Berry, aged 20, snative Of
Sacramento. Cal, resident of Gazelle,
CAL. ald Miss Bessie y Deney, aged
%, native of Smithson, Cal, and resi-
dent of Provolt, Oregon.
The county court has, after due in
vestigatlon found that Elsie Miller,
the S-year-old daughter of b W and
Josie Miller SIS a dependent child"
and that her mother sis a drunken
and disreputable character, "and that
lit is requisite. that she be commit
ted to the care of her aunt Mrs q
W Pernoll Of Josephine county for
care and disposition. -
February ..3 1908 is the date fixed
by the court for the final hearing
of the matters ..of the estate Of Grace
Curtis, deceased.
John Daveny, aged 80 years, has
been appointed administrator of the
estate of James Deveny who died
November 60. 1907 leaving property
valued at $4,000 He is required to
give bond in the sum of $4,000.
County superintendent Savage put
in n portion of last week Visiting the
Ksrby and Althouse sections aud he
had an excellent chance to test the
roads put down by the various super
visors out that way and he says that
the bottom almost fell .out of some ol
it. He WAS delivering .library books
to the schools out that way.
An execution FOR sl56.90 and 81, 10
costs has been issued at the instance
off, n Johnston, in the ease of F F
, Johnson VS. william.P Wright
Johsn Jensen has sued 0 . Lund on
two promisory notes. ..one for sI35,
dated September I, 1904 and the other
for $500, dated January.9, 1905. :
Iu the case OF the State Of Oregon
w John Hendricks, the court has en-,
tered an order, biding the dofe1dsnt.
who is accused o. having committed
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
Very Little Dirt Moving.

The transfers of real estate are still
being made not 30 very briskly, as
may be indicated by the deeds that
are being placed on record in the
county clerks office. The following
transfers have been placed on file in
that office during the past week:
Jennie Ems ct mar to James Deveny,
lots and s, block 8. OTIS, Grants
Pass, $500.
Josephine County to J e Farmer,
part of sec 80. tip 33 8, s. $277.
wv Hamlin ct uK to J W Riley
Investment Co, 2 33 acres in sec 10,
tip Ss, 8, $3.50
J W Branch ct uI to George A
Thompson ct ux, acres in sec II,
tip SO s, r 8, $1,000.
Sylvester Hamlin, single, to r r
Turner and Chas F Angenstei n ,
s0.acres in sec 2S. tip s,r 8, 5000.
Flora A Dudley, widow, to Ernest
c Macy ct al, 39.9S acres in sec 8,
tp 80 8, 8 $1,000.
OS Blanchard ct ux to II l. An
drews, 10 acres in sec "a. lp 36, sr 6,
$3.50 cash and the joint assumption
of mortgage of 1880.
W G Long to Mark Hull ct al, part
of sec 1, tp 80 3, 5, and other
property, $4,000,
A NJ Lamar to A Bartlett ct al, lot
TO- block Al, Grants Pass, $780,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
The CIerk VIII BE Busy.

County Clerk S. Il. Cheshire and
his assistant, Deputy E. S. Vestch,
have been enjoying a bit of vsca.
tion, while the holidays were on. but
now they are making up for the
leisure spell and are putting in some
very hard licks, endeavoring to keep
the work right up to date. But this
is not what is causing them to look a
bit worried, but it il that the Clerk
is going to have big lot of extra
work entailed upon him by reason Of
the three elections which are sche.
duled for the new year and the regis
tratiop which will have to be looked
after. This Of itself is a no small
undertaking. Then registration books
will be opened January and from
that date until May 10 the voters
throughout the county can have their
names thus enrolled, when the pri-
mary for the county election is to
come or. The they will again be
opene for the regular election in
Josephine county. which is scheduled
for Monday, June 1. Then they will
again be opened for the national bat.
tie of ballots, which is to occur Tues
day, November 3. All of which will
result in much extra labor for the
Clerk and his deputy. But they are
equal to lots of hard work and will
be fully able to cope with this extra
Ahor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
NOTABLE MEDICAL
DISCOVERY
OF Special Value to Many Here
in Grants Pass.

One OF the most notable discoveries
and one that undoubtedly appeals
more than anything else to many
people here in Grants Pass is the com.
blnation of Stomach remedies THE
MI-o-na treatment. This prescription
has worked wonders, and there is now
no excuse for anyone suffering with
indigestion or weak stomach.
lt acts specifically upon the muscles
Of the stomach and bowels, streng.
thening and stimulating them so that
they readily take care of the food
that Is eaten. 1t also increases the
flow of gastric juices, thus getting
from the food the uourishment that
Is necessary for health and energy. :
The symptoms of indigestion are
numerous, such as distress after eat.
lug, natulence, heartburn, sick head
aches, dizziness and irritability.
These are all dispelled by few doses
Of Mi-o-na when the trouble is re.
cent, but Just as surely in long stand.
ing and chronic cases II the treatment
is followed for a reasonable length of
time
So positive are the good effects fol.
lowing the use of Mi-o-na that the
remedy is sold by Demaray under an
absolute guarantee to refund the
money If it should fail to cure. -
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
As She Is Spoke.

They were tourists from more or
less aristocratic London suburb, and
they were doing Paris" with the ce-
lerity and intelligence for which the
British tourist is famous. or course
they went to the Louvre, and by and
by James caught sight OF some
what striking picture and immediate
~ proceeded to express his admiration
In the accepted manner.
What no! What price this, ehy'
he said to his companion in adventure.
An attendant standing by had EVIL
IDENTIFY studied English to some pur.
pose. and. with the courtesy OF his
race, he stepped forward
Pardon, m'sleu." he said. "Zat pic
ture-eet is not by Watteau. and eet is
not for sale."-London Standard.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
From the HiRher Court.

Three cases appealed to the supreme
court of Oregon from sthe circuit
court of Josephine county have lately
been passed upon. Three of them
where reversed and the other was
affirmed One of the cases was en-
titled Rolla s. Knapp, appellant, VS..
Edgar T. Wallace ct al, defendants.
The csbe was reversed, Judge Eakin
giving the opinion. holding that the
defense Of the former foreclosure suit
was Ineffective, because insufficient
service Of the summons in .that case
was had. Now the case will be
brought back for q new trial in the
lower court.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
Would Be Uucle Sans Subject.

Morris Marks, who gives his place
of birth as Keone. Russia, and who
is a resident of Grants Pass is dis
covering that there is considerable
"Ied tape" attached to becoming a
full fledged subject of Uncle Sam.
He has, in complying with the law
governing such matters, posted his
notice at the fro t door of the court
house. setting forth the foregoing
facts, and also that he came to the
United States January /, 1895, land
ing at Skagway, Alaska. He will ap-
ply to the circuit court Of Josephine
county on or about April 20, 1908 for
the citizenship papers desired ard
he names as witnesses as to his fitness
for such honors Joseph E. Verdia
aud George W. Kearn., OF this city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with local sp cations, as the e"n-
not reach tIe seat OF tie dise's-;
atarrh is blood or constitbtlunal
di.ease, aud ~ ord'r to cure 1t :, u
must take int mai remedies. h ll's
c. tarrh Core is tax u in ernall' ana
acts directly on the b,uod and muco
surfaces. Hslls Catarrh Cur Is 10,
a duack medicine 1t was presutlo q
BY one of the b It physician III thls
country tor years ami is regultl p'e,
scription. 1t is C imposed OF tne ,tst
tonics known, conn d with the bet
bl cd puIihers, ting directly on tne
mucous surface. lhr p RECT cumoi :
nalion of TWO iugredieuts is what
produces such wond rlul results III
curing Catarrh. Send for Testimonials
tree
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Tol-do, o.
Sold by all Druggists, Price Toe
Take Halls Family Pills TOR con-
stipation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
Graft In Old New York.

The first use of the word graft" in
New York occurred 250 years ago. A
small stream that led from a swamp
through what is now Broad street was
made into ditch with the sides plank
ed to form what is known in Holland
as a graft" or a canal. Three labor
ers were employed on this job by the
burgomasters, and a committee of five
was appointed to supervise their oper-
alton and see that they gave full
value for their pay. The completed
graft was turned over to the under
sheriff with these orders: "He is or
dered to take good care and superin-
tendence of the newly constructed
graft and also that the boats, canoes
and skiffs be authorized to operate
therein"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
School Clerks Derelict.

County Superintendent Savage in.
forms the Courier that few of the
clerks Of some of the school districts
are still derelict about the important
matter of making their reports. He
says If they only realized that the
question of those districts receiving
any financial support from the county,
depends on this very report they
would not be thus dilstory. The tax
levies for the various districts will be
passed upon by the county oommis
sioners at the first meeting in January
aud unless these reports are in the
hands of Superintendent Savage
before that TIM, he will be unable TO
make any report to the board for those
particular districts, He mentions the
following as being the zones thus de.
layed; district No. ~, Merlin; No. u
Wolf Creek No. cas-, Deering; No
40, Granite Hill, This is a matter in
which tha law is very explicit as to
what the duties of the school district
clerk are and there is no aIternative
for Superintendent Savage but TO be
governed accordingly. he has given
due notice ana used his best efforts to
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27

Higgins-I see Tighs is wearing a
mourning band on his hat. l wonder
II 1t Is for his first wife? Virgins
or course not. He married again last
month. IIiggins-Yes, | know he did.
and am under the impression that he
is just beginning to feel his bereave-
ment-Chicago News.
The Sua bians consider 1t unlucky to
spin by moonlight lest they should an
noy the moon goddess, and the peas
antry will not eat hares. which were
long considered sacred to the moon.
1t was said hare flesh caused melan-
choly and "lunacy"-this word coming
from the Latin Luna" dhe noon.
In 5unehes.
Yes" remarked old Uncle Jasper
after much meditation, de good par
son sed ct was de apple tree dat caused
all de trouble in de world, but think
ct must have been de banana tree"
And why do yo think ct was lie
banana tree, Brudder Jaspah?" asked
Deacon Dewberry curiously.
Because troubles am lax bananas
dey always come In punches" ."-Chica-
go News
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
The Thing to Think About.

Captain Coffin, one of the old time
whalers OF Nantucket, had a thrilling
experience with big sperm whale In
the south Pacific. He had fairly har-
pooned the whale when the monster
turned, crushing the boat In Its enor-
nous jaws and scattering the crew In
to the waves. The captain found him
self in the whales jaws. but managed
to wriggle out and was rescued with
his men luckily uninjured.
Captain Coffin" said solemn
friend when the old sailor was relating
the adventure. what did you think
when you were in the jaws Of that
great whaleT'
Think" said the captain. why,
thought he'd make a hundred barrels
and he did"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
DOIN0S At THE COURT HOUSE
Items Of Ineres, to the Taxpayers of Josephine County
From the VAriou County officials

seeure the desired reports, but all to
no purpose. Now he will have to
leave the matter in the bands OF the
county board for such action as 1T
may see fit to take In the premises.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
COFFEE

Good coffee is partly in
buying G and partly in
making; like everything
else.
Your grocer returns your money If you don't
like Schi,,ing Best we pay him
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27

the crime OF al s'sut with an
gerous weapon, mt tn hands o. the
Sheriff, and perm is i'm to be ad
nttted to hail IN tue IN Of 500
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-15

FOR sALE-A six room house on n
two acre lot at bargain II taken quick.
See L. B. Kern. i3iiI
Remember that the special prices Hun
ter & Chatham are making on shoes are
for Thursday, May 10th. only, for cash.
and that no goods will be put aside 20 be
called for after Thursday At these prices.
II you wan, them you must buy them
Thursday. l35
Mr.. A. Morley and family Of this city
have the sympathy Of friends on account,
Of sad message from England notifying
MIR. Worley Of the death Of his mother.
The aged lady formerly resided in this
city, and was well known to many Of the
older citizens Of Bryan.
n. c. McMiehael returned yesterday
morning from a visit to league, and re-
ports that town growing rapidly and sub
staniialIy. Mr.. MeMichael will open a
new drug business there the middle OF
June. Many friends deeply regret the de-
pariure Of Mr.. McMichael and family
from Bryan.