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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27
The Fleet and South America.
youths Companion.)

( youths Companon.)
| Ever since the first announcement
Of the plan to send the Atlantic fleet
to the Pacific, the governments and
people of South America have mani.
tested a keen interest in the expedi-
ton.
Admiral Evans and his ships were
met by a Brazilian war-ship as they
approached the harbor of Rio de
Janeiro and escorted to the anchor
rye. Then fer more than a week,
while the ships were coaling, the
Brazilians gave dinners and recep-
tions in honor of their visitors. The
Brazilian president himself attended
two or three of the dinners, congrat-
Ulated both countries on the friend
ly relations between them, and in the
most emphatic terms indorsed the
Monroe doctrine, a doctrine which,
IN certain emergencies, may demand
the use Of the power of the United
States in defense Of South American
republics.
Conclusive evidence of the ade-
quacy Of that power in such an en-
ergency was at anchor in the harbor
in full sight OF Brazil and of the rest
of the world. When the feet steam
ed away, three hundred thousand
Brazilians gathered on the shore and
on the boats in the harbor to watch
its departure.
Buenos Ayres, the capital Of Ar
gentine, is not on the list of stop
ping-places for the fleet, but at The
express invitation Of the government
the flotilla of torpedo-boat destroy
ers sailed up the river La Plata to
that city, where the officers were
treated with great honor. As the
feet itself proceeded down the coast
of Argentine, it was escorted by a
of Argentine cruisers.
Chile, MOTTO be behind the repub-
lies on the eastern coast, sent war
ship to Punta Arenas, the capital of
the province through which runs the
Strait of Magellan, with instructions
to its commander to welcome the
to Chilean waters, and to
report that squadron Of war-ships
would meet the fleet at Valparaiso. !
Plans have already been made for a
reception in honor Of the feet in the
capital Of Peru when it reaches
Callao, the seaport of Lima.
Thus, practically all the way round |
South America, the visit of the ships
Of the powerful friend in the north
is welcomed. 1t means much to the
South Americans to learn that in |
case of need there is the ability as
we'll as the disposition to uphold the
Monroe doctrine. This is what the
cruise signifies to the southern con-
tinent.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

Grippe is sweeping the country Stop
it with Prcventics, before it gets deeply
seated. To check early colds with these
little Candy Cold Cure Tablets is surely
sensible and safe Prcvcntics contains
no Quinine, no laXatvive, nothing harsh
or sickcning. Pneumonia would never
appear ii early colds were promptly
broken. Also good for icyerish child
rcn. Large box, Is tablets, 25c. Vest
pocket boxes ) cents. Sold by 4. c.
Peterson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

80 your daughter has married
the titled stranger, said the roman
tic woman.
Yes" anwsered Mr.. Cumrox.
glancing up from his check book.
WAS it case of love at sight?"
Yes. Now it's case of draw at
sight. Washington Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27
KEEPING OPEN HOUSE.

Everybody is welcome when we feel
good; and we feel that way only when
our digestive organs are working prop
eriy. Dr. Kings New LIfc Pills regu-
late the action OF stomach, liver and
bowels so perfectly one can't help feeling
good when he uses these pills. 25c at
f. 7. Whitehead & Co. s drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

The elder Weller had cnjoined his
son to spell it with we"
But" protested Sam, "I'll be
taken for Roosevelt and Taft"
Herewith they felt it was up to
Dickens. New York Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

To BREAK IN NEW SHOES ALWAYS Use
ALIENS FOOT-EASE. a powder. 1t
prevents Tightness and Biisteriug, cures
Swollen, Sweating, Aching feet. At
all Druggists and shoe stores, % cts.
Sample mailed FREE. Address, \. s.
Olmstead, Leroy, Y. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27
THIS MAY INTEREST YOU.

No one is immune from Kidney
trouble, 50 just remember that Foley's
Kidney Cure will stop the irregularities
and cure any case OF kidney and blad-
Der trouble that is not beyond the reach
Of medicine. y. Z. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

aIlI CHcerfulncSS SOc-,
disappear when the kid
neyS are oIt Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become SO prevaler:
that It Is not unconmca
Tor a child to BE- bcr.
afflicted with weak kid
neys. the Child urin-
zfac too cf+aD ~ 4l,a
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

: If you have catarrh rid yourself of
this repuls1ve disease. Ask DR.. Shoop
of Racine. Wis, to mail you fee, a
trial box OF his DR.. Shoop's Catarh
Remedy. A simple, single test, will
surely tell you a catarrh truth well
worth your knowing. Write to-day.
Don't suffer longer. A. G. Peterson
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

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, 1908-02-27

1t will he unnecessary for you to go
through painful, expensive operation
for Pile, ii you use ManIan. Put up
in coilapsiblc tube with nozzcl, ready
to apply to the soreness and inhamma-
ton. For any form OF Piles, price. soc.
guaranteed. Sold by f. I. Whitehead
4; Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

We had great hopes for Farmer
Horne until some of his friends got
reckless and began to write poetry
on his candidacy Concord Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

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, 1908-02-27

Bill-What in the world do you
suppose makes whales blow so much?
Jill-Why, didn't you ever hear
that Jonah story?-Yonkers Staes-
man.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27
Example.

Examples lead US, and we likely see
Such as the prince is, will his people
be.
Robert Herrick.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is best for cuts, burns, bruises
and scratches. 1t is especially good for
piles. Sold by z. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

Urine scalds The flesh or If, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able tc
contr2l the passage, it is yet afflicted with
teG-We.ting, depend upon il. the cause e
the di!.ic11ty is kidney trouble, and the frs
s.ep should b. towards the treatment O:
these important organs. THIS unpleasaa.
tro2Ole is due to . diseased condition OF the
fi0ney5 and bladder and no! to a habit ss
!!oS! people suppose.
Women as we'll as men arc made mis-.
cable with kidney and bladder trouble.
and EctE: need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Ct
&Taln P=Rcot is soon realized. 1t is sole
~ druggists, in fifty f,o-ha~
cent and oae dollar z7,ss,szss--:z ::.
sizes. You may have & :s i:s
sample bottle by mail l =: q: 325ssl DE- e
+'@e, also pamphlet tell Zone o. swau,p.R Roo
ing al! a5@ut it, Including many OF the
thousands II testimonial letters received
frofn sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kline.
Il Co., Biaghamon, N. y, te sure an:
mention lis paper.
Don't make any mistake, but re
member the name, Swamp Root, DR..
hlm2r' ; Swamp Root, and the address
\. Y, on every bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27
La GRIPPE AND PNEUMONIA.

Foley's Honey and Tar cure la grippe
coughs and prevents pneumonia. Re.
fuse any but the genuine in the yellow
package. E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27
SIMPLE RFMEDY For LA GRIPPE.

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 nc serious results
need be feared. The genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar contains no harmful
drugs and is in yellow package. Re-
fuse substitutes. E. T. Whitehead &
Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27
sVomzen as Wela as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, di;
Scurages a2d lessons ambition; beauty. v1eor
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

AS the of and the strong
for prohibition continues the country
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-27

Use these columns for results.
An advertisement in this paper
will reach a good class of people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15

London. July 15-The Daily Chronicle prints close columns of the most passion ate and severe indictment ever penned by Count Leo Tolstoi, the Russian author, in which he shows all his old vivid skill of the present system of government by execution" in Russia, the article conclude ing with a noble appeal to the better nature of his countrymen.
 During the course of the article the count writes:
 T can no longer endsre it. I write this, either tfnt the5e inlidsnan sdeeNs may be stopped or that my connection with them may be snapped and I be put in prison where I may be clearly conscious that these horrors are not committed on my behalf, or still better (so good that dare not even dream of such happiness) that they may put on me as on those 20 or l2 peasants a shroud and a cap and may push me also off a bench so that my own weight may tighten the wel-soaped moose around my old throat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
SOUL CRIES
 OUT TO WHOLE WORLD

After describing wholesale executions in gruesome details Count Tolstoi says
 "All this is carefully arranged and planned by the learned and enlightened people of the upper class. They arrange to do these things secretly at daybreak and so sub-divide the responsibility for these iniquities among those who com init them that each may disclaim respon- sibility; and not these dreadful things alone are done but all sorts of other tor lures and violence are perpetrated in the prisons, Actresses and convict establish ments.
 With regard to the governments con- tentions that there is no other way 10 suppress the revolutionists, Count Tolstoi, while admitting that the revoluionists' crimes are stupid and reprehensible In the highest degree accuses the government of doing the same thing for the same mo- tive, and adds:
 'tAll the revoIutionists bombing and murders do not come anywhere near the criminality and stupidity of the deeds the government commits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
TAFT IS WORKING
 ON THAT LETTER

Hot Springs, Va, July 14-Judge Will liam H. Taft has progressed sufficiently with the task of preparing his letter of accordance to be delivered at Cincinnati on July 2S to make plain the necessity of devoting two or three more days to study of various platforms of the repub- lican and democratic parties and speeches and letters of acceptance covering good many years, before he undertakes the work of putting his ideas in definite form. Up to today he has not begun the citation of his speech. He will probably continue to read compare platforms, speeches and letters of acceptance until next Friday. and will devote Friday to dictating the speech, which will contain only about $500 words.
 Ever since the appointment of George R. Sheldon of New York as the treasurer of the national committee and the deter imitation to have publicity of republican campaign funds under the New York law, MT. Taft has daily become more and more convinced of the wisdom of that course, and it Is likely that he will give it considerable prominence in his speech of acceptance.
 Arthur I. vorys of Ohio is expected here tomorrow, and will have talk with MT. Taft MT Taft has accepted an in- vitation to deliver an address at Hot Springs August 8. It Is not expected that he will touch upon politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
HOnduran Says He Has NOth-
 ing to Do With Uprising
TRYING ID RESTORE PEACE
Belief Prevails In Leading Circles That Government Is Getting Upper Hand In Uprising, as Matters Are
 Much Quieter.

Washington, July 14-Manuel Bonila, a former president of Honduras, whom earlier state department dispatches have mentioned as being implicated in the up- rising in that country has protested his innocence. He Is now at Belize, British Honduras, and expressed resentment at the Honduran government in arresting and imprisoning some of his friends sus- pected of activity in the revolution. This information came to the department from one of It's representatives and Is the only feature of telegraphic news having to do with the situation in Central Amer lea made public today. With the re- capture of Choluteca by the Honduran troops, the opinion prevails In admins tration circles that the government Is getting the upper hand, as the move ment threatened on the northern border has failed to materialize. The American cruiser Albany Is expected to arrive at Amapa tomorrow and then an accurate statement of conditions in that section of Honduras is expected from Captain Mayo
 Following conference today between Acting Secretary Bacon, who has just returned from Oyster Bay, and Mexi- can Ambassador Creel, the statement was authorized that Mexlco ana the Ohiteu States are in perfect accord on the Gen. tral American question and that both governments will continue to exert friend iy mediation in restoring peace in that part of the world and in impressing upon the several states the necessity Of abso- lute neutrality in accordance with the spirit and letter of the Washington peace conference Forcible intervention has not been considered -.-s.---
 Later in the day Senor Corea, the minister from Nicaragua, had long talk with Mr., Bacon but he said that he had brought no news bearing on the sit- uation to the department
 This afternoon the ministers from all the Central American republics enter tained at luncheon at the Metropolitan club. in honor of Ambassador Greet of Mexico, as a token of their appreciation of the efforts of the ambassador in the establishment of the Central American peace court at Cartago, Costa Rica, which already has been appealed to by Honduras and Nicaragua. as result of the issues growing out of the Honduran revolution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
HUNTER GEORGE
 LOSES HIS WIFE

Meridian, Miss, July 14-(Special )-Lula George. wife of A. Hunter George, died at the family residence in Meridian this afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock after a protract- ed illness. Besides her husband deceased is survived by three sons, Walker. Ern- est and Rogers, and Misses Bessie and Inez. two brothers, Jake Sandusky of Lexington, Ky, and William Sandusty of Decatur. Tex; three sisters, Mrs. Glen dorra Smith of Caledonia, Mo, Mrs. S. K. Cozine and Mrs. F. M. George of Meridian. The funeral services will take place tomorrow afternoon at clock. In- terment in Rose Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
YOUNG MAN LOSES
 LIFE BY DROWNING

Jackson, Miss. July 14.-(Special)-A telephone message from Hazlehurst states that Robert Req, son of c. B. Rea. circuit clerk of Copiah county was drowned In Pearl river, near Georgetown late this afternoon and the body has not yet been recovered. Young Req, aged about 20, was with party fishing on Pearl river. He and a companion were engaged in seining for minnows when all at once Req got over his depth and never came to- the surface. News of the tragedy was sent to Hazlehurst, 15 miles from the scene. and all the male population of the town went to assist in searching for the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
NEW YORK'S HEAT WAITE IS
 BROKEN BY BIG STORM

struck and set fire to the five-story brick factory of the Green Point Metallic Paint company in Williamsburg and burned 1t to the ground. There was panic among and employees and several were hurt in tbe rush to escape. One of the commis- sary buildings in the New York navy yard was struck by lightning and set afire The navy yard fire apparatus ouenched the flames. Lightning struck the Hotel Rembrandt in Amsterdam ave- hue. disabling the electric light system and injuring two men.
 Hailstones nearly an inch in diameter fell during the storm, breaking windows in elevated trains and ferryboats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
TWO ARE KILLED
 IN TRAIN WRECK

St. Louis. July 14.-In a head on col Mountain and Southern railway the en- gineer and fireman on the St. Louis Memphis special were killed and seven persons were injured. The train de- parted from the union station at 7:45 o'clock, and crashed into a freight train near the intersection of Tower Grove and Oak Hill avenue. The collision is said to have been caused by mis- understanding of orders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15

New York, July 14.-The tropical heat spell. which has enveloped New York for nearly three weeks, killing over three score of persons and prostrating hundreds, was broken today when a severe electrical storm, accompanied by hail and rain swept over the city. Four persons died today as a result of the heat before the storm came. The temperature dropped 20 degrees within few minutes after the storm broke. touching 71 degrees.
 The whole city was wrapped in darkness hv heavy black clouds during the storm and lightning played lncessantly. One bolt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
SUSPECT MAY BE
 ARCHIE CANISTER

Shreveport, La, July 14-The police have in custody a man they suspect of being Archie Bannister, alleged to be implicated in inc killing of Mrs. Ada Teachers. who was found murdered at her home in Hot Springs. Ark, several days ago. He gave the name of Marchell Leach and is ap- parently aboring under a severe mental strain He says he Is wireless tele- graph operator and declared when ar rested that he would notify friends in Hot Springs of his dentention by telapathy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
INDEX OF ToDAY's NEWS
Paoe i.

 National democratic committee con- fers with Bryan and Kern at Fair view. Gov. M. R. Patterson receives ova- tion at state convention in Nashville. Elks at Dallas choose Los Angeles for next convention. Tolstoi makes an impassoned indict- ment of the Russian government. Manuel Bonila claims innocence of cause of the revolution In Honduras. Congressman Livingston says Tom Watson Is absurd. Heat wave in New York is broken by storm.
 Page 2. Summer course In library methods. will begin at the state capital today. Primary is called in Second district for September 12. Prohibition delegates are assembling for national convention In Columbus, o. Convict problem in Georgia.
 Page 3. News from Ensley. Weather for the week in Alabama. Cotton crop promises early maturity In Etowah.
 United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company at Anniston resumes work.
 Page 4.
 Page 5. Dynamite found tied to Gate City car track and many people endangered. Political meeting in Eleventh ward. Operators and miners discuss strike situation.
 One hundred and fifty tax increase cases passed by Board of Revenue without pro- test
 Temple Emanuel pays s17,Ooo for High land avenue site.
 Page z. Social events. Joe Browns speech accepting nomina- tion for governor of Georgia First delegates to return from Denver.
 Page 8. Good work for Bessemer Ccivic I'm provement club.
 Page g.. Stocks are less active. but prices ad- vance.
 Page 10. Americans make splendid showing in second day of Olympiad. Rain stops Mobile Birmingham game St. Louis and Detroit, are again tied for first place in the American league Chicago leads National league by very rarrow margin. Pitcher Ford purchased and shortstop Wilhelm jumps Judge Kavanaugh Is going out to finl out If Charley Franks criticism is correct. Four clubs agree to aid Chattanooga in disnianinr LAfnA Rock in Southern Iaa~uA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15

Washington, July 14.-(Special.) )-Repre- sentative Livingston of Georgia arrived here today. Tom Watson, populist can didate for the presidency, the other day in a fiery speech, declared that while he and Mr. Bryan were members of the House of Representatives, the latter de- clined to vote for the late Judge Crisp for speaker because he had been Con federate soldier Colonel Livingston says this statement is simply absurd, as every one knows who remembers that contest in Congress, and anyone may ascertain by examining the records.
 Tom Watson, Colonel Livingston fur ther says, royalty hates MT. Bryan and is equally intense in his bitterness to- wards the democratic party, and for that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
PLANS FOR BATTLEsHIP.
Roosevelt Will Read Paper on Subject
 al War College.

Oyster Bay, N. Y., July H.-President Roosevelt will go over to Newport. R. l.. on July p in the yacht Mayfower. to be present at the closing session of con- ference now being held at the naval war college The trip will occupy one day only.
 At the suggestion of the President the discussion of the plans for proposed new battleships has been in progress at the naval war college for some time. MT. Roosevelt will read a paper on the sub ject at the closing session and several high officials of the navy will take part in the discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
Young Man Fatally Shot.

Montgomery, July 1i.-A special to the Advertiser from Enterprise says: Dun can Sykes, young man, was shot and fatally wounded three miles from here today by Guilford Sellers, his white ten ant Earlier in the day the two men had a quarrel and Sykes swore out a peace warrant for Sellers. Sykes went with Deputy Sheriff Ham to execute the warrant fight followed and Sellers fired a shotgun at Sykes, who will die. sall1srs has not been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
BattIeshIps Visit Guam.

Guam, July 1.-The battleshps Maine and Alabama. composing the Pacific squad, sailed today for Manila. During the stay of the battleships here board of officers has inquired into the condl- tions of the islands and needs of the people with a view to offering recom- mendations as to the future government of Guam. Intense enthusiasm was aroused at public hearings and mass meetings which were preceded by pro- sessions with banners. The people peti- toned for citizenship. modified laws and schools. and were unanimous for con tinuance of naval government Hundreds of we'll behaved sailors came ashore dur. ing the stay of the battleships and were cordially received by the people of the island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
SEARCHING FOR NEGRO.
Young Girl Is Beaten By Brute and
 Nearly Killed.

Beaumont, Tex, July 14.--Tonight 8 posse of more than 1000 men are securing the woods in this vicinity in an effort to capture an unidentified negro, who early today attacked and beat into insensibility a 13-year- -oid white girl, Ada Bell Hopkins, infiicting injuries which may prove fatal. It Is the intention of the mob to infiict quick punishment. Late today an aged negro was mistaken for the one sought and was shot to death. Tonight the mob burned two negro amusement re" sorts and threaten to destroy oth CT buildings occupied by negroes in the vicinity of the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-15
TOM WATSON IS ABSURD
 SAYS MR. LIVINGSTON

and other reasons what he belches forth ought not to have any weight among sensible people.
 This same old story about Bryan and the Confederates was pedded about in 1896 and again in 1900.
 Tom Watson according to reports which reach Washington from the south, is do- ing his utmost to pull away enough votes from Bryan in Georgia to enable Taft to secure the electoral votes of the state. And if the unexpected should happen and Watson could get that vote himself 1t is said he would be only too happy to have his electors vote for Taft, if the general election were close and Taft need ed the Georgia vote. But Colonel Lv- ingston is certain that Bryan will sweep Georgia.