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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
Man and a Pipe.
New York Press.)

New York Press)
Mans pipe, his life but smoke
(You may think that is a joke.
They are really much akin,
Both with breath are filled within;
Both of them composed of clay,
Take the breath of both away.
Nature had the selfsame plan;
The pipe will die, so will the mani
Man at last most surely must
Die some time and come to dust.
So tits with the pipe you smoke,
1t comes to dust-so where is the
joke.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
Il trust this may be read by man

Il trust this may be read by many
sufferers from Kidney and Bladder
trouble" writes Mrs. Joe King, OF
Woodland, Tex. Il suffered four years
and could find nothing to give even
temporary relief. Our druggist at last
induced me to try your 80 days treat
ment Of Pineules for 81. This one bot
tie has cured me and money could not
buy the value it has been to me. Guar
anteed. Sold by e. T. Whitehead &
Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
A Prayer for the Times.

(The Advance.)
O God! for men to lead, not for mer e
selfish gain
But swift in generous, knightly
deed,
To help brother in his need,
Or break bondman's chain.
o God! for men to write, more than
high-sounding praise;
Brave words that borrow heavens
light,
To pierce the clouds of selfish
night,
And lead to brighter days.
God. for men to sing, not simply
pleasing rhymes,
But earnest songs whose notes
shall ring
In trumpet call and swiftly bring
Thy power to mold the times.
o God! for men to preach not empty
creed and form,
But Christly words whose help
shall reach
Poor souls in need, and prove for
each
Thy anchor in a storm.
O God! for faith to own men-Words
and powers are thine;
The shuttles which thy hand doth
throw
In ceaseless actions to and fro,
Until the finished fabric show COM
plete thy own design.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Anxious Traveller addressing
street urchin) Gan you tell me, my
little man, the quickest way to reach
the station? Street Urchin-Run,
you fool!-The Circle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for
coughs, colds, crup and whooping cough
grows in favor daily with young and
old. Mothers should Keep it on hand
Tor children. 1t is prompt relief to
Group. 1t is gently laxative, driving
the poison and phclSm from the system.
1t is a simple remedy that gives i'm
relief, guaranteed. Sold BY
E. 7. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT RE
GARDINC THE NATIONAL PURE
FOOD AND DRUG LAW.
We are nIeased to announce that

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
Law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and We recommend it
as safe remedy for children and adults.
E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Trial Catarrh treatments are being
mailed out free, on request, by DR..
Shoop, Racine, Wis. These tests are
proving to the people-without a pen
ny's cost-the great value OF this scien-
tifc prescription known to druggists
everywhere as Dr. Shops Catarrh
Remedy. Sold I'D A. c. Peterson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

TO stop that pain in the back, that
stiffness OF the joints and muscles, take
Pineules. They are guaranteed. Don't
suffer from rheumatism, bacKache, kid
ney trouble, when you get 80 days
treatment sor $1.OO, A single dose at
bedtime proves their merit. Get them
to-day. Sold by E. 7. Whitehead &
Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30
HOW TO AVOID APPENDICITIS

Most victims OF appendicitis are
those who are habitually constipated.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cure chronic
constipation by stimulating the liver
and bowels and restores the natural ac-
ton OF the bowels. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or grippe
and is mild and pleasant to take. Re-
fuse substitutes. E. 7. Whitehead &
Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Everybody loves our baby, rosy sweet
and warm
With kissy places on her neck and
dimples on her arms.
Once she was so thin and cross, used
to cry with pain
Mother gave her Cascasweet, now
she's we'll again.
Sold by Z. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

1t depends upon the pill you take.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best pills known for constipation and
sick headache. Sold by f. 7. White
head & Co,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

The sheriff in a certain Georgia
county has a stock of whiskey on his
hands by right of levy, but the court
has enjoined him from selling it.
This must seem just like getting
money from home to the sheriff.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

"You say he married the cook"
Eyes, but she was college girl in
disguise" well, if she was good
cook, it was mighty thorough dis
guise. philadelphia Ledger.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Austere PERSON. can't tip you,
young man, unless you have change
for tenner. Waiter (sizing him
up)-Keep your dime, sir. hav emit
a nickel about me.-Chicago Tri-
hume
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

nlngs Little Liver Pills wake up lazy
livers, clean the system and clears the
skin. Try them for billiousness and
sick headache. Price 25c. Sold by E.
T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Clara-What kind of face powder
do you use?
Maud-Why do you ask?
Charlie Spooner says it's the best
he ever tasted. Life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Miss Vera Fedorovina Kommisar-
jewskaya, Rusia's leading actress, is
to tour this country. In these days
of paper trusts it is hard on mana
gers to be forced to enlarge their
program for the accommodation of
the lady's name.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

"What's that you're smoking, a
Christmas cigar?" ''No; that's an
Ell Gasoline They're put up ex-
clusively for the automobile trade"
WASHINGTON Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Mr.. Krusty-No, sir, my daugh-
ter shall never leave the paternal
roof. Tom Wise-I have no objec-
tons to coming here to live, SIR
Illustrated Bits.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Deacon-You never told me Ma
ria, that when you wuz in New York
you went to a Sunday night concert.
Maria-It was a sacred concert, JOSH
ia. Deacon-Too sacred to mention,
| suppose.-Town and Country.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Do you have back&che occasionally,
or Stitches in the side, and some
times do you feel all tired out, without
ambition and without energy? If SO,
your kidneys are out of order. Take
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.
They promptly relieve backache, weak
back, inflammation of the bladder and
weak kidneys. Sold E. 7. Whitehead
e. Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Never can tell when you'll mash
finger or suffer a cut bruise, burn or
scald. Be prepared. DIR. Thomas
Eclectric Oil instantly relieves the pain
quickly cures the wound.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

A marvellous preparation containing
the most healing ingredients. Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea relieves
when all else has failed. Soc. Tea or
Tablets. E. I. Whitehead d Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what | did
eat distressed me terribly. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me. ~. H. Wal
ker, Sunbury, Ohio.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

No need to fear coughs and colds this
year as YOU can obtain Bees Laxative
Cough Syrup now from your dealer.
This is good news to mothers who fear
Group and whooping cough. 1t is a
gentle laxative that expells the poison
from the system in the natural way.
Cuts the phlegm and clears the head.
Guaranteed. Sold BY E. 7. Whitehead
& Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Mamma-Your overcoat will new
err fit you this winter. Bobby
know it won't, mamma, but my
skates will; so don't worry.-Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Sabbath School Teacher. What
does the parable of the Prodigal Son
teach us?
Bobby Thichneck.-Not to be fat
ted calves, ma'am.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Stops itching instantly. Cures piles,
eczema, salt rheum, letter, itch, hives,
herpes, scabies-Doan's Ointment. At
any drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

"She used to say she would never
marry until the ideal man propos-
ed"
"Yes?'
Yes. But she's dropped the'ideap
now. "-Philadelphia Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

"Why, John, it's as cold here in
Georgia as it is in New York"
"Cold! Well didn't we come South
for the winter?"-Lippincott's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

There's something in that last
poem from the new poet" In
deed?" "Yes-a whole years sub
scription. "-Atlanta Constitution.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-30

Speaker Cannon hates to see any
body monkeying with the buzzsaw
named the tariff.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16
Plea for Sunshine.

The days when the nerves seem all
on the surface, and you are so tired
you could cry out, Oh!-then put the
broom away and lay the unironed
clothes aside and quickly go out into
the sunshine Pack your lunch in a
basket and go out into the woods and
eat it!
If the day is stormy and the clouds
hang low did you, housewife and moth
er, ever comb your hair In the most
becoming fashion, put on your pretti-
est dress, and wait for husband and
father to come to supper?
1t is from the heart of one who is a
farmers wife that this message comes.
For the sake of your little children,
for the sake of your husband and his
love, and for the sake of all the best
that is in you, occasionally take the
time to go out a bit into the sunlight
OF Gods world and meet there in
friendly intercourse the good men and
women who tarry there; then back in.
to the home corner happier home.
maker, a cheerier mother, and truer
vife.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16
DOWNWARD COURSE
Fast Being Realized by Sank
Centre People
A little backache at first.

A little backache at first.
Daily increasing till the back is
lame and weak.
Urinary disorders quickly follow,
Diabetes and finally Bright's disease.
This is the downward course of kid
ney ills.
Don't take this course. Follow the
advice OF Sauk Centre citizen.
Mrs. Robt. o. Hall, living on w.
Elm St., Sauk Centre, Mimi, says
II began to suffer from kidney and
bladder trouble some time ago, con-
suited physicians and they said that
the bladder was much inf1amed. My
kidneys seemed 10 be very irregular
and l was caused much annoyance by
the toofrqeuent action of the secretions.
l was gradually growing worse and
finally got sn weak that l could scarce
ly stand up. Doan's Kidney Pills
were finally brought to my attention
and l procured box at Fiesler & Nc
Niece's Drug Store. Since using
them l have felt great deal better
and the results have been SO satisfac-
tory that 1 can recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills to other sufferers"
For Sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States. Remember the name Doan's
ani take no ether.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16
GETTINGRID
OF A RIVAL
By yHARRIET LUMr1Is SMITH
(Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. Coz

Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
Jim had withdrawn from the contest
when Merrick entered the lists. He
had loved Annie Kent from the time
when she was a freckled-faced, long
legged girl of IA, bringing her fathers
dinner pail to the shop at noon. And
when four years transformed her into
beauty and men hovered around her
like moth around a candle he loved her
no less loyalty. But when a mans
beaten, he's beaten" Jim said, accept
ing his defeat with grim philosophy.
What sort of show would l have
alongside Of fellow who can give a
girl diamond?"
The scattering of her adorers at
Merrick's advent did not please Annie
Kent. 1t was not altogether her fault
that she was a coquette, since nature
had made her one to start with. While
Merrick's attentions only made Jim
jealous Annie enjoyed herself i'm
mensely, but it was quite different
matter when Jim and the rest fell
back and left Merrick master of the
field. AS the mill owner grew more
and more sure Of her he appeared in
less attractive light. The presence
of rivals had availed to check his
domineering instinct. Now his true
nature cropped out continually, regard
less of the fury of defiance it aroused
in the girl whose name-colored hair
was not given her for nothing. But
perhaps Merrick, who was considered
q catch" in so-called aristocratic cir.
cles, had some excuse for supposing
himself irresistible to q girl whose IA
ther was hand in his own mill.
The philosophy with which Jim had
taken his defeat was purely super
fetal. He went to his work as usual,
ate with no apparent loss of appetite,
joked with the waitress in the cheap
hotel where he boarded and looked the
world in the eye as If in defiance of
pity. But underneath this outer calm.
ness love and jealousy and hate made
his big heart hell. In the quiet of
the night there were times when tears
Of molten fire ran down his cheeks,
and sobs shook him, and he felt that
he would give years of his life for q
good grip on Merrick's throat.
But for all that, when Mike Kiernan
approached him with a proposition to
be whispered behind a mans hand,
with furtive glances to right and left,
Jim looked him over as he might have
examined new variety of vermin. Il
don't stand for that sort Of thing" he
answered shortly.
"Ye're a good little bye, fergivin'
your innemies an all that" Herman
sneered. AN ye've more raisin to be
hatin' him than amy of us, seem he's
stolen your gurl from ye, along with
the rest av it,
Jim raised his voice. When / get
ready to kill a man." he shouted, 'I'll
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16
Teachers Examinations

The state teachers examinations
will take place August 3rd, and 4th
and 5th at st. Cloud Garter Hall),
Sauk Centre and Paynesville as fol-
lows: August 3rd, a. M, Arithmetic,
Physiology-Hygiene; p. m. English
Grammar, Reading, Drawing and
Music: August 4th, a. m. Professional
Test, Spelling, Geography, Compost
ton and Penmanship; p. M, U. s..
History, Civics: August 5th, a. M.
Geometry, Physics; p. M, Algebra.
Phys. Geography or General History.
All Teachers not holding valid state
certificates for the coming school year
are requested to attend the examlna.
tions. 7-2-t
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16
Notice

The State Board of Health, in con.
nection With study OF sanitary rural
conditions, is anxious to obtain in.
formation relative to typhoid feve.
originating on farms thruout the
state. A statement giving the name,
address, residence bv township and
conditions surrounding any case OF
typhoid fever in country district will
be greatly appreciated by said board.
The regular form of card for reporting
typhoid fever cases will be forwarded
to any one On application. All COM
municativns and requests should be
sent to the Minnesota State Board OF
Health, St. Paul, DR.. H. M. Bracken,
Secretary.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16
Notice to Advertisers

Hereafter no advertising copy will
be received later than Wednesday noon
for the current issue. The Herald's press
time is 2p. M. Thursday and in the tut
ure this schedule will be strictly adhered
to. Justice cannot be done either to
advertisers or the public generally un-
less copy can be had on time. Adver-
tisers will undoubtedly be glad to CO.
operate. Remember, all advertising
COPY received later than Wednesday
noon cannot be used.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16
Why Dan O'ReiIly Lost.

Dan O'Reilly of the Thaw legal
force tells the story on himself. 1t ap-
pears that it was part of his duty
to inspect Thaw's asylum quarters at
Matteawan before that person was i'm
INJURED in the asylum for the criminal
insane. On his first visit O'Reilly was
impressed by the bearing of a tall, thin
man, who was detained in the ward
to which Thaw would be later as
signed. He made this chaps ac-
Quaintance, and at the latter's sugges-
tion played several games of checkers
O'Reilly won easily.
A day or two later O'Reilly visited
the asylum again. He met his affable
lunatic friend, chatted bit, and sug-
gested another game of checkers.
Again O'Reilly won.
Trouble is, can't keep my mind
on the game" said the fellow, unless
I'm playing for money. Suppose we
make it ten dollars a corner?"
O'Reilly didn't want to take a mad
mans money, but as he insisted, they
played two games. Tie lunatic won
both. O'Reilly paid and went away,
somewhat chastened. He met the
superintendent at the door, "Tell me
the history of that chap over there"
said O'Reilly, indicating the successful
checker player. Very entertaining
chap. Doesn't seem at all insane"
The superintendent looked. You
mean Henderson," he asked. why, he
isn't insane. He's one Of the keepers.
Used to be champion checker-play-
r"-Cincinnati Times-Star
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16
Dies in California

Edward l.. Wright died juno 29th.
1908 at Lompoc, California. Mr..
Wright lived in Sauk Centre for some
years engaged in the livery and hotel
business. He moved to California
some thirty-five years ago. Three
daughters survive him Mrs. G. M.
Sprague Cf this city, Mrs. Ira Carpent-
er and Mrs. George Bissinger OF
Lompoc, California.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16
FrdternaI Insurance Organization

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Coyle have ac-
cepted the management of northern
Minnesota for the Knights & Ladies
of Security and will organize their
first council here. The K. L. of s. is
fraternal beneficiary society, admits
men and women from 1s to IS years of
age, writes policies fro m $500 toss 900,
graded assement plan. This society
has 95, ,0O0 members assets of 81 III ,O41
a just and equitable reserve fund, has
paid five million dollars losses. For
further information see Mr.. and Mrs.
j. F. Coyle.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16

ingly. Dale the cards, Jerry. What's
the game stoppin for?" An outburst
OF hilarity answered his hint, and in
the midst Of lit Jim walked past the
table, saying over his shoulder: Gold
night, boys" In the adjoining room
hung the telephone, and as he stepped
in he shut the door behind him, taking
advantage of the first outburst Of noisy
laughter to turn the key in the lock.
Then he took the receiver and called
up the drug store above which Annie
and her father lived in a little nat.
Tell Annie Kent to come to the
phone" he said to the clerk And
tell her to be quick"
In the next room there was absolute
silence. Then footsteps softly crossed
the floor and just outside the door
there was the sound of hard breathing.
Some one was at the keyhole, but
Jim's- heart did not change its steady
beat till a girls voice came to him
over the wire, voice that would have
quickened his pulse If Death had been
at his back.
This is Jim, Annie. If Merrick IL
with you don't let him start for home
alone. There's gang that's going to
lay for him at the top of the hill"
Something struck the panel of the
door and shattered it just as Annies
frightened question came back to his
ears. Jim did not answer the ques-
ton. A revolver cracked behind him
as he opened his lips to speak and he
fell on his face and lay without stir
ring.
1t seemed long, long time after
when he came to the consciousness Of
voices about him and lights that
danced before his eyes, When his
vision had cleared a little he was
aware of something more dazzling than
the light, fair face framed in bright
hair. 1t was fancy, of course, but so
pleasant one that Jim smiled. Then
the vision leaned forward and q
breathless voice said: He knows me-
o, Jim. you know me, don't your"
The question was so obviously child.
ish that Jim ignored It, Looking
around the room he recognized other
familiar faces-Annie's father and her
two broad-shouldered cousins, besides
a man with a professional air who he
knew must be the doctor. Presently
he said: Where's Merrick?'
"Oh, he's safe enough" Annie
cried. He had some policemen take
him home. couldn't drag him out
to look after you, even when told
him that I'd heard shooting and knew
they meant to kill you for telling. O.,
Jim,' cried the girl, her eyes flashing
through her tears, how could you
think that liked that fat coward bet
ter than you?" a
Come, come, young lady" inter-
posed the doctor warningly. II can't
have you exciting my patient like
this" But Jim raised his uninjured
arm almost threateningly
wait, doctor. / thought thought
she was going to kiss me. And IL
that's what she meant, it won't be
healthy for you or any other man to
cheat me out Of that kiss"
Professional authority has it's limi.
tations. The doctor knew it and main.
tanned respectful silence And then
for moment the pain in Jim's wound
and the strange unaccustomed faint
ness were almost as if they had never
been, for Annie, STOPPING like the An
gel OF Pity, had put her lips to his.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16

"UoO ] "dnt 10 NIL man III St0n0
Face to Face with Him in Day.
light"
stand face to face with him in day
light. l don't want crowd of sneak.
ing cut-throats to back me up." Kier-
nan drew back, his face livid with fear,
and cursing in a whisper. Jim laughed
at the cursing, and then remembering
the look of fear, he sobered suddenly
"The fellow means business" he
thought. "Merrick wants to look out
for himself"
With sudden leaping of his blood
it came to him that life would be
different thing with Merrick out of
the way. Nevertheless, with a wonder
that deepened sometimes to self-con-
tempt, Jim found that he was actually
watching Herman and his associates
in Merrick's behalf Several of the
men had habitual grievances. One or
two had personal reasons to hate Mer-
rick. The clustering mill-owner was
an adept in the gentle art of making
enemies" and some of them were
more formidable than he knew.
Hes big enough to take care of
himself. It's no business of mine to
look out for him." thought Jim, saw
agely. Yet in spite of himself he
kept eyes and ears open. He inter.
cepted meaning glances between the
men he suspected and now and then
he cau1ht a word IN which hio proui
Gus knowledge gave significance. He
came into the hotel one night, and
catching hoarse murmur of voices in
the barroom he stood still long enough
to hear some one say: There's no
hurry. He always stays late with
Annie. Besides the moons up yet"
TITS a good bit of a walk to the
top of the hill. Better an hour early
than Ave minutes behind" said an
other.
"Sh!" Kiernan's voice Kissed. warn
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16
Just Exactly Right

81 have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for several years, and find them
just exactly right" says Mr.. A. A.
FELTON,. of Harrisville, N. Y. New
Life Pills relieve without the least dis
comfort. Best remedy for constipation
biliousness and malaria. 25c. at
Hanson & Emerson's drug store.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-16
For Sale

100 acres heavy clay land 81 miles
from r. R. station, at $50 an acre.
One house and lot in best resident
part of the city at bargain.
One IA room honse on Main street
with 2 lots, modern, $1,000.
T. J. Kllleen.