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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

DISCUSSING the Of forests and the
mites that threaten country result of forest
n,oo.,e IT, ronoo,. ion, Golfers "Caastrophes like
'"s ~ ~ the Pittsburg flood cost the country per-
$l0OOO000O annually Removing from river beds soil
there only the result large
of project the Lakes Gulf Canal other
waterway improvement The soil which is used to clog
is taken from places where prosperity
and fertile diminished by about hundred
miles per Wantonly converting gardens into de
destroying forests and then ate struggling
price, with irrigation dams and reservoirs buy back
fertility By the Appalachian Mountain Range the water flow
States affected directly Of all the others the
welfare concerned with less certainty industries which
lie the of prosperity depend the abundance OF timber
of soil.' While
refers forest large scale the principle holds
very nook and corner of this country The denuding
the forests making easy for the floods from heavy
wash the soil and thus make stretches
land which would otherwise fertile yield good
the labor of the HITLER when he
forest growth and reduces the soil good state of cultivation
every the country who forests from
thousand carefully guard their protection against
would useessy cut the growth Few who
all have the proper appreciation of their and value
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

SOME people much frightened about
party disntegraon They that if such and such thing
M pa Ds,tpoo, is done in North Carolina will endan
~" '' D''s''"'"' ger the interests of the Democratic
party Many proessed when urged by strong
oroibtoniss that the session Of the Legislature
prohibition law perhaps have disturbed
the bill passed by the Legislature submitting the whskey
question of the people But if the Legislature had
passed State prohibition law have idea that would
have produced any party disntegraon. If such
passed and Democrats had desired off
ilation with prohiboniss they could have
desirable ation in the Republican party for many Repu
would have supported such Legislation strongly the
Democrats And if the State prohibition the Goth of
May which believe it will the sodity of the Democratic
will be in danger than it has been
ince the party into power While honestly differ
many questions that before people, no
foundation for fears the Democratic parys safety be-
has submitted the the people great moral
question Of prohibition.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
People Who Talk Down Their Business
youth Companion.)


Some men are pitched to a minor
key. They probably do not realize
it; but there is downward tendency
in their thought and conversation
Everything is sdown--business is poor,
prospects dark. They are always
seeing snags ahead. They see ten
denotes in American life which are
sure to undermine our democracy
and end in revolutions. Nothing is
as it used to be when they were
young They cannot get any more
decent help. Everything is in de-
plorable condition.
It is a most unfortunate thing to
get into such mental habit.
know some of these people. Their
letters are always pessinistic They
go through life like a tornado cloud,
carrying blackness and threatening
disaster wherever they go.
Everything depends upon the way
we look at things. Near these ca
lanity howlers we find people living
practically under the same cOndi-
tions, who see beauty and increasing
goodness, and an upward trend in
civilization elsewhere.
What an untold blessing to form
early in life the optimistic habit Of
seeing the best instead of the worst!
Think how much more those get
out Of life who are always courage
Gus, hopeful, always grateful for
every good thing that comes to them,
and who have a great faith in the
goodness of human nature and in the
honesty Of most people!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
Our Premium.

Some weeks ago we announced that
soon we should be able to offer nice
premium to cash-in-advance subscri-
bers and to those who pay up arrears
and renew a year in advance.
We have the contract now COM
pleted and our premium is THE
AMERICAN FARMER, published at In
dianopolis, Ind. See our advertise
ment of the combination elsewhere.
THE AMERICAN FARMER is a most
valuable paper for the farmers, and
carries splendid literary excellence
for all readers.
You get both THE COMMONWEALTH
and THE AMERICAN FARMER for
$1.OO!
This is an exceptionally fine offer,
and it will pay any one who wishes
such reading matter as the two pa
pers contain to take advantage of it.
Remember the conditions: All
new subscribers who pay 81 90 in ad-
vance get both papers one year.
All who are in arrears with The
COMMONWEALTH and pay up and pay
$1.00 in advance, get both papers a
wear
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
EyeSight.
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year

| (Selected)
Milton's blindness was the result
of overwork and dyspepsia.
One Of the most eminent American
divines, having for some time been
compelled to forego the pleasure of
reading, has spent thousands of dol
lars in value, and lost years of time,
in consequence of getting up several
hours before day, and studying by
! artificial ligqt. His eyes never got
well.
Multitudes of men and women
have made their eyes weak for life
by the too free use Of the eyesight,
reading small print, and doing fine
sewing. In view of these, it is we'll
to observe the following rules in the
use Of eyes:
Avoid all sudden changes between
light and darkness.
Never begin to read or write or
sew for several minutes after coming
from darkness to a bright light.
Never read by twilight or moon
light or of a very cloudy day.
Never read or sew directly in front
of the light of window or door.
1t is best to have the light fall
from above obliquely over the left
shoulder.
Never sleep so that on the first
waking the eyes shall open on the
light OF a window.
Do not use the eyesight by light
SO scant that it requires an effort to
discriminate.
Too much light creates a glare,
pains and confuses the sight. The
moment you are sensible of an effort
to distinguish, that moment cease
and take a walk or ride.
As the sky is blue and the earth
green, it would seem that the ceiling
should be blush tinge, and the
carpet green, and the walls Of some
mellow tint.
The moment you are prompted to
rub the eyes, that moment cease
using them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
Little Things.
(Kind Words.

Just a smile may gladden. the
whole live long day. Just frown
may overcast the sunshine and
brightness. Little things, are they
not? But, DO you know, little things
count most? "Trihes make perfec-
ton, and perfection is no trife," de-
clares Carlyle.
A hasty word of reproof to the
child who spills his milk at the break
fast table may destroy the pleasant
ness for every one present. 1t may
affect, unconsciously, the days
duties for every member of the
family.
When ! was a child at school, !
used to find a fascination in study
ing the home lives of the various
pupils by hundred little things Wis
ible.
The last minute" pupil, breath
less from haste, her books all awry
with a dozen sheets Of paper
"helps" s"-thrust between the leaves;
her yesterdays handkerchief still in
evidence, and her own toilet hastily
made, was always to me silent pro-
claiming Of the same kind of home.
In fancy, could see the disordered
room she had left; the drawers Of
the dresser half open, and in a con-
gested state from an overstock of
ribbon. laces, collars, letters, and
scraps" that will pile up rapidly,
even in a well-ordered home.
1t was not always the case, for
there are exceptions to all rules, but
often such pupils were lowest in
their classes. For it is a good rule
to go by, that our environments
make or unmake US. The pupils
with neat dress, well-brushed hair
and teeth, snug-ftting shoes, and
clean handkerchiefs, seem to draw
confidence from these little details
to themselves. 1t gives an added
strength to ones faculties. One can
feel, Now, l know | am all right;
let me make my days lessons So"
And can, therefore, give entire at
tention to study.
In other phases Of life the illus
tration is equally strong. Life is
made up of little things, no one Of
which is too trivial or unimportant
to give attention to.
At home Or in school, in business
or social life, the little things"
count.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
TIE EDITORS LEISURE HOURS.
Observations of Passing Events.

THE people of the State already less familiar with
the brutal hazng that occurred the A & NJ College Raj
,. p,,.., Hahn, eigh few days Such the
'"' ~ city and brutality of the matter that Gov
Glenn felt called write to president Winston and
him it that such brutal practice be suppressed
The of silver nitrate blaken boys face altogether
cupabe considered only from the possible danger the
This and other bruaes plactced have the
people of the State revolt in their feelings against the indie
cences and of the opinion that the guilty
eserve not only expulsion but criminal prosecution And in
Ill justice right and the good of North Carolina moth
less than the full penalty of the law should be meted
hose young who forgot the proper demeanor
If gentlemen People often say that boys will be boys, and
sometimes it is well said but while boys being boys they
should remember at the be gentlemen Of
roc and fun belong young life and that young life
which does not to reasonable degree relish such abnormal
way; but brutality and cruelty part of the
natural flow of innocent and harmless fun
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

Grippe is sweeping the country. Stop
it with Preventics, before it gets deeply
seated. To check early colds with these
little Candy Cold Cure Tablets is surely
sensible and safe. Preventics contains
no Quinine, nc laxative, nothing harsh
or sickening. Pneumonia would never
appear if early colds were promptly
broken. Also good for feverish child
rem. Large box, 49 tablets, 25c. Vest
pocket boxes cents. Sold by A. c..
Peterson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
NElGHBORHOOD FAVoRITE.

Mrs. E. D. Charles, of Harbor, Maine,
speaking of Electric Bitters, says: IT
is neighborhood favorite here with
u.s." 1t deserves to be a favorite every
where. 1t gives quick relief in dyspep-
sia, liver complaint, kidney derange.
ment, malnutrition, nervousness, weak
ness and general debility. It's action on
the blood as thorough purifier makes il
especially useful as a spring medicine.
This grand Alternative tonic is sold un-
der guarantee at E. T. Whitehead &
Co. 8 drug store. SOC.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
0aiy a Thought Now and Then.
(Up-to-Date Farming.

Watch for the little jobs that car
be done now as well as next spring.
Uncle Threadbare says it is time
enough to do them when they have
to be done; but Neighbor Thrifty
thinks it is better to do them now
while other work is not pressing
These people are friendly, but they
never could agree.
How many little patches are there
on the farm that are neither paying
rent nor taxes-nooks and corners
that you can't well get to to cult
vate them? If yol can't connect
them with a pasture lot, give them
permanent seeding Of some sort
that you can turn to account. Land
is too valuable to allow it to be idle.
And this is a good time to have
an eye to the farm animals that are
not paying for their keep. Every
animal kept should pay its board in
growth, in the production of young,
or in present or prospective service.
1t is losing game to keep boarders
that never pay.
In the midst of freezing and thaw-
ing and heavy rains bitches are apt
to form, and in a single winter and
spring may make such headway as to
do permanent damage. Unlucky fur
rows left open, OF mole runs may
start them. Old straw, grass, waste
hay, or small brush or chunks
thrown into them may check the
wash and save valuable land.
1t is bad policy to cultivate poor
land when the means are at hand to
make it richer. A friend of ours
puts in almost every workable day
in the winter clearing up barns,
stables and lots in a thriving village,
and hauling the manure to his farm
nearby. He does not cultivate so
many acres as his neignbors, but he
makes more stuff. Many farmers
do not clean up their own lots, though
they may have land that greatly
needs fertilizing.
Much valuable pasturage is lost
for lack of suitable fencing. Farm
fencing is a serious problem. The
woven wire fence with iron posts
solves the problem, hut it is as yet,
beyond the farmers reach. The
next is the woven wire fence and
good wood posts, but this is beyond
the majority Of farmers. About the
best fence at moderate cost is of
good, solid posts, we'll set 16 feet
apart, with four or five wires tight
ly strung upon them, nine inches
from the ground, and nine, twelve
and fifteen inches apart, and with a !
good stake driven midway between
the posts, and the wires firmly nail
ed thereto. Or the posts may be
twenty feet apart, and two stakes
driven between the posts. This
makes areliable horse or cattle fence.
If four wires, it is nearly four feet
high, and if five wires it is just five
feet high.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

A weak stomach means weak stom-
ach nerves, always. And this is also
true OF the Heart and Kidneys. It's
pity that sick ones continue to drug
the Stomach or stimulate the Heart
and Kidneys. The weak nerves, not
the organs themselves, need this help.
This explains why DR.. Shops Restor-
ative has, and is promptly helping so
many sick ones. 1t goes direct to the
cause of these diseases. Test this vital
truth and see. A. G.. Peterson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
A Lesson From the Dutch of peDHSyl
VaGia.
(W F. Massey. in Progressive Farmer)

(W. r. Massey. in Progressive Farner)
Up in Pennsylvania, where | have
been lecturing to the farmers this
winter, the Dutchmen will keep four
heavy horses on a fifty-acre farm,
growing crops that are not near so
profitable as cotton when well farm
ed, and they have comfortable homes
and big farms that cost more money
than several farms Of the same size
would bring in the South. But the
Dutchman never thinks of breaking
land with one horse, though his
horses are big ones. But he always
has a sod to turn for his corn, and
he feeds stock and makes manure,
and covers that sod with manure be-
fore he plants his corn. Though his
land is hilly, l saw no gullies there,
for when he breaks a sod there is
some fibrous matter to hold the land
together. And when he plows that
sod he rides or the plow, and when
he cultivates the corn he rides on q
two-horse cultivator. He rides on
his mower and binder, Of course, and
rides on the manure spreader. And
when he puts the four horses to a
wagon on the road he saddles one of
the wheel horses and rides and drives
the team, and on those little farms
one mans labor counts for far more
than one man on a cotton farm in
the South.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

Consumption had me in its grasp; and
had almost reached the jumping off
place when ! was advised to try DIR.
Kings New Discovery; and ] want to
say right now,i it saved my life. Improve
ment began with the first bottle. and
after taking one dozen bottles was n
well and happy man again. Says George
Moore, Of Grimesland, n. G. Asa rene
dy for coughs and colds and healer OF
weak, sore lungs and for preventing
pneumonia New Discovery is supreme.
SOC and Sl.O0 at T.. Il. Whitehead d
Co, druggists Trial bottle free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

Nell-"CholIie Saphedde says he
has half mind to" Belle
don't believe it," Nell-"But you
don't know what was going to say" "
Belief don't care. Chollie Sap
hedde hasn't half a mind to do any
thing. ."-Philadelphia Record.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
KEEPING OPEN HOUSE.

Everybody il welcome when we feel
good; and we feel that way only when
our digestive organs are working prop
erly. DR.. Kings New LIfe Pills rcgu-
late the action oi stomach, liver and
bowels 50 perfectly one can't help feeling
good when he uses these pills. 25c ut
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

II will be unnecessary for you to so
through Il painful, expensive operation
for Piles if you Use ManZan. Put up
in collapsiblc tube with nozzel, ready
to apply to the soreness and inhamma-
ton. For any form Of Piles, price, SOC,
guaranteed. Sold by f. I. Whitehead
& Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

1t has been announced that Sena-
tor Tillman is to write book on the
race question. How his enemies will
rejoice of that report is true.-Wil-
mington Messenger.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

Pinesalve Carbolized acts like poul-
tice, draws out Inflammation, and poi
son. Antisepitc, healing For chap
ped hands, lips, cuts burns. Sold by
E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

Ii you have catarrh rid yourself OF
this rcpuIsIyc disease. Ask DR. Shoop
OF Racine. Wis, to mail you free,
trial box Of his DR.. Shops Catarrh
Remedy. \ simple, single test, will
surely tell You 81 catarrh truth well
worth your knowing. Write to-day.
Don't suffer longer. A. c. Peterson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
SUFFERING & DOLLARS SAVED

f. S. Loper, OF Marilla, n. Y, says:
1 am Il carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Arnica
Salye 1t has saved me suffering and
dollars. It Is by far the best healing
salve / have ever found" Heals burns.
sores, ulcers, fever sores, eczema and
piles. 2jc at <. T. Whitehead 4 Co., ,
druggists
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

A Rings Dyspepsia Tablet after each
meal overcomes indigestion, dyspepsia
and other stomach ills. Two dsys'
treatment free.. Ask our dealer. Sold
by E, T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

Did you ever sign a paper without
first reading it?
No, but once answered a hypo-
thetical question without knowing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

cures made by DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great nedi-
cal triumph Of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years 0
scientific research b.
DR.. kilmer, the enli
nent kidney and blad
y
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
THIS NV INTEREST YOU.

No one is immune from Kidney
trouble, so just remember that Foley's
Kidney Cure will stop the Irregularities
and cure any case Of kidney and blad-
ber trouble that is not beyond the reach
Of medicine. Il. 4. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
LA GRIPPE AND PNEUMONIA.

Foley's Honey and Tar cure Ia grippe
coughs and prevents pneumonia. Re-
fuse any but the genuine in the yellow
package. +. L. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
In Winter.

Let the tired acres sleep,
For they deserve to rest,
While man his restless vigil keeps,
And Nature frozen tear drops weeps-.
All working for the best.
STEELE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is best for cuts, burns, bruises
and scratches. it is especially good for
piles. Sold by T.. I. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

The man who pays his coal bills
always has money to burn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

When the trusts get a hearing
they never talk loud enough to be
heard.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

Mollie-When you spoke to father
did you tell him you had $500 in the
bank? Georgc-Yes. Mollie-And
what did he say? George-He bor-
rowed it. Sketchy Bits.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20

| am weary Of being a bachelor
girl.
Well, do you know any fellow
who's tired Of being spinster man.
Kansas City Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20


wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back kidney, bladder uric acid trou-
eles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kilner's Swar!p-Eoot IS not rec
commended for everything but if you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be fcunc
just the remedy you need. Ithas been tested
in3o many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved so successful ir
every case that a special arrangement has
bcen made by which all readers of this paper
who have not already tried it, may have
sample bottle sent free by mail, also a book
telling more about Swarnp-Root and how tc
find out Hyou have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and S-~F"-
send your ADDE'S 10 Erz=r1t6 zsA :::g=;;gg.,
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing- .s + III
hamton, N. Y. The Y: % = .5sgEEs.5
regular fifty cent and Home of svan1p-Root
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
Don't make any mistake, but re-
member the name, Swamp Root, DR..
kilmer's Swamp Root, and the address
BinghamtOn, n. Y, on every bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
SIMPLE REMEDY For LA GRIPPE.

FJIlII III hLAILD i IUK IJA Ul II II
La grippe coughs are dangerous. as
they frequently develop into pneumon-
ia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only
stops the cough but heals and strength
ems the lungs so that no serious results
need be feared. The genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar contains no harmful
drugs and is in a yellow package. Re-
fuse substitutes. E. 7. Whitehead &
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-20
% you GET UP
WITH 4 LAME BACK :?
Eidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
L2Ders is sure to know Of the Wonderfl1,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-03

at such time every exit with the ex-
ception of one small door in the rear,
would be cut off and the result OF a
panic at such a time is something
fearful to contemplate.
The matter of providing the au-
d1torium with fire escapes was res
fered to the building committee with
instructions to report at the next
meeting.
1t is the intention of the school
board to remodel the auditorium and
so arrange the plans that the stage
will be in the opposite end of tn.
room. unless changes are necessary
which will call for the use of the
meantime it is possible that the
school board will refuse students and
others the use of the building for am
ateur theatricals and like hazardous
exhibitions.
R. H. Cooke of the firm of Lewis &
Kitchen of Kansas City, presented
ideas for the heating, ventilating and
plumbing of the Central park school
building and was awarded the con-
tract for plans for these furnishings.
For these plans the firm will receive
three and one-hah per cent on the
cost of installing the system accepted
by the board
At least one of the members Of the
board favors a reduction in the size
of the Central Park school building
and it is possible that he will ask that
the plans be changed so that the
building will be composed of eight
in place of twelve rooms. A majority
of the board, however, are against
this change and it is likely that the
plans of the architects will be adopt
ed with but few unimportant changes.
1t was the intention of the board
to settle the important points con-
corning the erection of the Central
Park school building, but as Superin-
attending a national meeting OF
school superintendent, the matter
was deferred until such time as he
can be present.
1t is estimated by Mr.. Cooke of the
firm of Lewis & Kitchen. heating and
plumbing engineers. that the heating
of the new building will cost some
thing like $4,000 and the plumbing
from three to four thousand dollars
more.
It develops that the floor in the
gymnasium department of the man
ual training school, which is of hard
pine is "splintering' badly. A reso-
luton to ref1oor this department with
maple was referred to the building
committee with power to act.
Miss Anna L. Myers, graduate OF
the State Manual Training school al
Pittsburg, was appointed teacher OF
manual training at Polk to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Miss
Lee.