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Evening journal., 1908-05-19
WHITTIER?
BY John N. pornsy.

Warped and torn the cottage floor.
There's ivy DER the ruined wall:
Through shattered roof the wind doth
roar.
Yet lofty stands the chimney tail.
Like tabled sphinx of other lands,
The chimney proudly holds its head.
And here, as on far Bgypts sands
We meet with questions from the
dead.
The sphinx Of Egypt seems to ask
Where are they who once lived
here?"
But all mankind shrink form the task.
They dread the answer sad and drear
/ stand by ruined cottage lone.
The chimney seems to stare at me-.
Through naked woods the winds do
moan.
And ice-packs slowly drift to sea.
on every hand there's signs OF death
The rivers i'm the kings sway;
From frozen north comes icy-breath.
The very soil speaks Of decay.
The light Of sun Is growing weak.
The shadows gather chill and drear:
The sphinXllike chimney seems e
Where are they who once livea
here?"
All me, All me. and where are They
Who built this cottage in the glen?
The boys and girls whom here did
play?
The patient women. the stalwarr
mCn2
HThe old folks sitting at yon hearth2
/ The joyous crowds on wedding day
/ The happy friends on days OF birth2
They all are gone: aye, gone for aye
Those ruined walls have I'm their da,
Held pictures all. Of human life;
Love, and marriage. birth, decay.
The joys and sorrows Of the strife.
The sphinX-like chimney speaks again
The ruins dark and chill. and drear
THE chimney's vail fills me with pain
! Where are they who once livet
here?"
Evening journal., 1908-05-19

XVIII. Holland. Misses Bessie Ward,
Mildred Mason, Mayvin Lynch,
Marion PiIOr.
XIX. A-Russia ...... ......E .Ensemnle
B-Assisted by Miss Bessie Wilson,
Master Harold Taylor.
Xxx. France, Misses Leona Schwein-
hart. Beatrice Lafferty, Bessie
Ward, Helen Stuart.
XXI. America. Miss Marie Kitchen
Master Chas. BulSer.
XXI. Court Minuet ....... Ensemble
XIII. Song. Beautiful Land of
Nod, Miss Bessie Bonner, Ensem-
ble
XIV. A-Dance of the Jockeys,
Ensemble
B-Assisted bv Miss Mayvin Lynch.
XIV. A-song, Don't Worry
Ensemble
R-sone "Good-night-S W e
Dreams"
Miss Margaret Braunstein
Evening journal., 1908-05-19
pennsylvania RAILROAD.
Bulletin.
"ATLANTIC CITY SPECIAL"

The Atlantic City Special the through train between
Washington and Atlantic City, via the Delaware River Bridge
the aa will be placed in service for the begin
ming Monday May 25
This popular train the great American seashore resort
will leave Wilmington every weekday $40 NJ and arrive
at Atlantic City $40 P NJ with through buffet paror
and day coaches.
Returning will leave Atlantic City at Us p M week
DAYS. and arrive at Wilmington 4.29 P. M
Full information regard of fare and parlor car
reservations will be furnished by Ticket Agent
Evening journal., 1908-05-19
e Mysterious Oo'

We defy the whole force of
teachers of physics, electricity,
chemistry or mathematics of the
city of Wilmington and State of
Delaware to tell us by what force
and in what manner these hands
are made to turn. Harvard Pro-
fessors have failed to solve the
problem. 1t has puzzled great
crowds of people from the State of
Maine to California.
Bring answers to store.
Evening journal., 1908-05-19
SiOO Reward, $iOO

The readers of this paper will be pleased
n, learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in an its stages. and that is Catarrh.
Ua1i's Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known te the medical frater-
nftv Catarrh being a constitutional dis
ease. requires a constitutional treatment.
Ifsirs Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acfing directly upon the blood and mucous
snrfaces of the system. thereby destroying
the foundation Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
consfitution and assisting nature in doing
ifs work The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they
oTer one Hundred Dollars for anyrcase
that It fails TO cure. Send for list of .esti-
monials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Evening journal., 1908-05-19
SMYRNA SCHOOL
HAS A FIRE TEST
special to rKE EvENINo IouRNA1.

SMYRNA. Del. May 1s-Suddenly.
while the public school children We're
engrosed in term-end studies and OK
animation preparations, the startling
fire whistle sounded out. and. Instant
ly. everything in the building was in
motion. The whistle mad been blown
by surprise and for midday test Of
the "f-e drill" Within a very few
minutes every pupil and scholar was
standing, on the outside, looking at the
school Building and through which
there was not a vestige Of fire.
Evening journal., 1908-05-19

mary musical courses. Mr.. Wells 10
a man of charming personality.
Evening journal., 1908-05-19
BIG BOOM IN
THE MULE TRADE
special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

cHEswOLD. Del. May 19-Thor-
oughbred stock fanciers and breeders
are taking notice at the possibilities
in the mule trade now evident on this
peninsula. J. /. johnson of near
cheswold. has made fine study Of
this business and last week received
5000 for two pairs of young mules.
Farmers living and developing land he
tween the two bays have found that
where horses worry almost TO death at
the ravages Of mosquitoes and flies.
the hardy mule goes on, almost for
ever. unmindful Of any annoyance. but
careful not TO get his feet wet. They
work better. stand moro and are sick
less than horses.
Evening journal., 1908-05-19

Two hands swinging from per-
fectly horizontal pin, acting en-
tirely independent of and not con-
nected with each other, or the pin
in any way whatsoever. Keeps
perfect time; minute after minute,
hour after hour, day after day.
This clock can be seen on the
glass of our Market street window.
Solve the riddle.
Evening journal., 1908-05-19
New saaaaas Room Opened.

The new baggage room of the p.
b. & w. Railroad station at water anu
French streets. which is a part of the
South addition TO the depot was thrown
open today although It IS not yet in use
The addition gives about seventy
five feet more depth to present room
used for the reception and distribution
Of baggage.
Evening journal., 1908-05-19

INVEST your tIme-it Is
better than to merely SPEND
It. 81, little Of It lNVESTEO
every few days in answering
want ads. will often lead to
dividends for life,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-03-13
THE EUnICE BRANCH.

Geo. A. Clark, vice-president
and general manager of the
Eunice, Lafayette and Abbeville
railroad is in the city and will
remain several days. Mr..
Clark states that he has made
arrangements to finance the
road. dependent upon the voting
Of & certain amount in aid of the
road. This amount to be raised
|bya three mill tax, for ten years
or less necessary to- realize the
amount to be given.
Mr.. Clark has conferred with
. numbered citizens and it has
beep decided 70 CALI mass meet
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-03-13

March IA, Is, 16, II, final return limit
March Is, fare $l7.O5.
Account National Feeders and
Breeders show at Fl. Worth, Texas,
March IL, to II, tickets will be on sale
March 8 to IL, inclusive, final return
limit March 20, fare $l7. Is.
Account Home Missionary Society
and Annual reference M. E. Church
South, Minden, La, March 1881,
round trip tickets will be on sale
March 1928, final return limit April
6, rate 50. rs. .
Account annual meeting Grand
Lodge of Louisiana l. O.. O. F. and
Rebekah Assembly, Minden, March 8
to II, inclusive, tickets will be on sale
March 8, to II, final return limit
March IA, fare S.. rs.
Golden Dent Corn in any guam.
tity at the Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-03-13
S. p. LHEAP RATES.

On account of Field Day Gulf Coast
High School League. Crowley, March,
q. round trip tickets will be sold
March 1921, final return limit March
y, fare 80 cents.
On account of the 22nd Annual State
Convention, Louisiana State Sunday
School Association. Baton Rouge,
March 24-26, round trip tickets will be
on sale March 1924, final return limit
March q, fare 1910.
Account Texas Cattle Raisers Assn.
at San Antonio, Texas, March 1924,
inclusive, round trip tickets on sale
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-03-13

A special meeting of the City
Council was held Friday morning
70 ;c0nsider the question of Civ
ing the School Board $4,000 to
enable them to continue the
schools. Mayor Mouton stated
that the Finance Committee had
been Instructed to examine the
finances of the town and see
what could be done.
Mr.. Hopkins. as the chairman
81 the committee, submitted a
report giving figures of necces-
sarg expenses and prospective
revenues. recommending that
5000 be given. After some dis
cussion DR.. Girard moved that
5000 be appropriated. This was
opposed by Mr.. Hopkins who
stated that while he was willing
70 give all possible for the
schools, still the finances were
such that he couldn't see how
the Council could find the money
% give that amount; in fact. Civ.
ing 5000 was q. difficult matter.
Mr.. Moutcn then said that as
III should be united on the ques-
tion Of giving money to the
schools and in order to have I'M
animity he moved that they split
the difference and make the
amount.425OO. Mr.. Hopkins and
his second promptly agreed and
that amount was voted. A note
br $500 was then signed by the
members of the Council in or
der to allow the School Board K
secure the money Immediately
from the banks, as the Council
not have the ready money t.
Attorney Jerome Mouton ther
nftte1s1 ~ following petiGol
ane
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-03-13
PEELERIN BROS.

The matter was discussed in
formally for q few moments. but
no action was taken as the Coun.
Gil having been called for a spe-
cific purpose could not legally
consider any other matter. It
was suggested that the Council
hold a special meeting to act on
the petition. but no action was
taken. It was evident that the
Council had no intention of grant
ing the petition.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-03-13

ing at the court house for next
Tuesday, Mar. II, at 8 p. %. to
take measures towards the
building of the road.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-03-13
Lafayette. La, March 5, '0S.
o the Honorable City Council oil

Lafayette. La, March 5, 'O6.
To the Honorable City Council OF
Lafayette, La:
We the undersigned, beg Of your
Honorable body to delay the time OF
enforcing your recent gambling ordi-
nance to Dec. 31st., of this year, for
various good reasons.
First: Only about sixty days ago,
we paid a heavy license, without q
word of warning of your anticipation
in this matter.
Second: Not expecting such dras-
tic laws for our town, We agreed to
pay q heavy rent for this year, and il
your ordinance be now put into effect,
it would mean great loss to us. And
for the above valuable reason, we
hope that you will delay, IS mentioned
before, to Dec. 31st.
Hoping that you will see your way
clear in granting u just request, We
are, Yours very truly,
(Signed) w. f.. LESTER & Co.,
"A. L. PREAGER,
Ed HEBERT,
H. Bo-DENHEIMER,
JOHN SALOON,
ELLEN DOMINIQUE,
r. SALOON,
PEELERIN BROS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01
Bad Year for Bosses.
New York Sun.

New York Sun
In various ways in Ohio, Indiana,
Kansas, Illinois, to mention only four
States, the voters are showing a
strong determination to get the can
didates they want and the issues
they want. Cold about the national
campaign, they are hot enough about
local matters and candidates. The
same spirit can be found all over the
country. 1t means bad days for the
machine. The old cry of anything
to save the party would be answer
ed with outlaws; the old meekness
before the bosses is gone. The peo-
pie are not accepting sumphs or
hacks for State Offices because the
machine thinks that anything is good
enough to run in a presidential year.
1t is year of kicking and mutiny.
A good year for scratchers, a mighty
lean year for bosses.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01
Printers After "The C0mmOnef."
Raleigh Times.

South Bend, Ia, Sept. 24-The
Typographical union Of Indiana and
other states are this week forward
ing resolutions to W. ]. Bryan, the
Democratic presidential candidate,
demanding that the union label be
placed on his publication, The Com
moner.'
In many instances the resolutions
state that unless the demand is COM
piled with copies of the publication
which are received by union sub
scribers will be returned to The
Commoner office at Lincoln in their
original wrappers. The resolutions
from the South Bend Typographical
union were sent to Bryan yesterday.
The printers feel that long as Bryan
processes to be a friend of organized
labor he should see that his publish
ers should follow the custom of all
union Offices.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01
How to be Loved In Old Age.
Good Sense.)

tlIOOO SenSe)
How seldom you see a lovable old
woman, whose age is as beautiful as
was the bloom of her youth! And
when you do, you wonder how it has
happened? Well, this is how:
She learns how to forget disagree
able things.
She did not give away to her ner-
YES, and inflict them on her friends.
She mastered the art of saying
pleasant thing.
She did not expect too much from
friends.
She made whatever work she had
to do congenial.
She did not lose sight of her illus
ions, and would not think all the
world wicked and unkind.
She helped the miserable and SYM
pathized with the sorrowful.
She never forgot that kind words
and a smile cost little and are treas
ures to the discouraged.
She done unto others as she would
be done by and her reward is love
and consideration in her old age, and
she has learned the secret of a long
and happy life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01
Optical.
The Conmoner.

The COmmoner
TUNE: Antioch.
Judge William Taft of Ohio
Thought he was very wise
Until the "allies" grabbed him up
And scratched out both his eyes.
And when he saw his eyes were out,
With all his might and main
He jumped into Joe Cannon's arms
Who scratched them in again.
And when his eyes were well once
He saw great new light;
He saw wage earners up in arms
And ready for fight.
And then arose injunction Bill
And back tracked right away.
He said he ought to modify
The strong injunction sway.
But it's no use-the toilers see
The plain, unvarnished facts
1t was ''Injunction Bill'' hit them
Where tn chicken got the ak.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

kehnedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is
used nearly everywhere, because it not
only heals irritation OF the throat and
stops the cough, but it drives the cold
out OF the system through its laxative
principle by assuring free and gentle
action OF the bowels, and that is the
only way to cure a cold. You cae't
cure 1t as long as you are constipated.
Insist upon Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup. Sold by E. I. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01
Cotton In Russia.
Manufacturers Record.)

In report by Vice-Consul William
Dawson, Jr., at St. Petersburg, in
dicating change for the worse this
year in cotton growing in Russia as
a consequence of the unfavorable re-
turns Of last years planting, some
facts of interest to the South ap-
pear. The area devoted to cotton
this year is considerably less than
last years, especially in the regions
where cotton culture has reached it's
highest development. The decrease
ranges from one-half to one-third of
last years acreage. Wages are gen
orally lower, though at some points
they are slightly higher. They range
from 70 cents to rs cents day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01
Where Bullets Flew,

David Parker, of Fayette, N. Y, a
veteran of the Civil War, who lost a
foot at Gettysburg, says: The good
Electric Bitters have done is worth
more than five hundred dollars to me.
| spent much money doctoring for a
bad case of stomach trouble, to little
purpose / then tried Electric Bitters
and they cured me. l now take them
as tonic, and they keep me strong
and we'll SOC. at E. 7. Whitehead
Company's drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01
The Bdby'S Name.
Chicago Tribune.)

'You have named the baby Teta.
nus?" exclaimed the Mortified caller
eyes," answered Mrs. Lapsling
Il think that's what We'll call her
It's the name my husband sug.
gests."
'But think how it will mortify
her when she grows to be young
woman! Do you know what 'teta.
nus means? 1t means lockjaw."
You must be mistaken about
that. He says it means silent, quiet
reserved"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

Henry E. Jones, Of Tampa, Fla,
writes; i can thank God. for my
present health, due to Foley's Kidney
Cure. l tired doctors and all kinds of
kidney cures, but nothing done me
much good till ! took Foley's Kidney
Cure. Four bottles cured me, and |
have 10 more pain in my back and
shoulders. l am SO years old, and
suffered long, but thanks to Foley's
Kidney Cure am well and can walk
and enjoy myself, 1t is a pleasure to
recommend it to those needing a kid
ney medicine. E. L. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

Kodol is a combination OF the natur
al digestive juices and it digests all
classes OF food and every kind Of food,
so you sec it will do the work that the
stomach itself does. The only differ
ence between it and the stomach Is the
stomach can get out OF order and Ko-
dol cannot, but Kodol can put the
stomach into good order. Buy Kodol
to-day. Il is guaranteed. Sold by f.
T. Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

At any time when your stomach is
not in good condition, you should
take Kodol, because Kodol digests all
the food you eat, and it supplies health
and strength for the stomach in that
way. You take Kodol just for little
while when you have slight attacks of
Indigestion, and you take it just a lit
tie longer in order to get relief from
severe attacks of Indigestion or Ner-
vous Dyspepsia. Try Kodol to-day.
Sold by Z. 7. Whitehead Com pany.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

Do not let anyone tell you that
something else is just as good as De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills be-
cause there isn't anything just as good
for weak back, backache, rheumatic
pains, inflammation of the bladder, or
any Kidney and Bladder disorder. A
weeks trial will convince you. Sold
by E. 7. Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

Think of the simple, truth-telling
character of George Washington"
yes" answered Senator Sorghum,
'but there wasn't much competition
in American politics then as there is
now" Washington Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

Can't look well, eat well or feel well
with impure blood feeding your body.
Keep the blood pure with Burdocll
Blood Bitters. Eat Simply, take ex-
ercise, keep clean and you will have
long life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

And what dc you think of the en-
gagement ring | sent your" Its
splendid. It's the most beautiful
one that | ever received. London
Tattler.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01
Mr.. Bryan will this time prove the
truth of the old saying that persever-
ance always meets it's reward.

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
of your clothing. Doan's Ointment
cures the most obstinate cases. Why
suffer. All druggists sell it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

Parson-Do yo' take dis man TO-
better or TO- worse?
Bride-elect-Lan' sakes, pahson,
how KIN ah tell so soon?-The Critic
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

The girl had been three weeks in
the employ of an artistic family; but
her time had been by no means
wasted.
Her mistress was giving her in
structions as to the dinner.
Don't forget the potatoes, en-
joined the lady.
mo, ma'am," was the reply; will
you ave EN- in their jackets or in
the nood?"-Democratic Telegram.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01
1t is rather lively campaign not
withstanding the fact that both sides
are 80 confident of success.

If Bryan should get all the votes
he seems to be sure Of he would
carry nearly every State in the
Union.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

Foley's Kidney Cure will cure an.
case of kidney trouble that is not be
yond medical aid. E. T. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the
famous little liver pills. They ale
small, sure, safe pills. Sold by E. T.
Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

Bryan's extreme confidence and
certainty Of election is going to cost
him a good many votes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

See the man. Why does he work
so hard? He is a married man.
Nashville American.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

YES" said the man who has been
travelling in the Far West, Il Saw
three trains held up in one night"
"You don't say!'' exclaimed the
innocent bystander. WAS any one
hurt?"
mo" answered the traveller.
They were held up by women in a
ballroom. Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01
Would Mortgage The Farm.

A farmer on Rural Route 2, Empire.
Ga, w. A. Floyd by name, says:
"Bucklen's Arnica Saivc cured the
two worst sores ] ever saw, one on my
hand and one on my leg 1t is worth
more than its weight in gold. would
not be without it il / had to mortgage
the farm to get 1t. Only 25c. at L.
T. Whitehead Colnpany's drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-01

THE rich bankers daughter has
given me her hand for life" "Rath-
er say for a living. "-Meggendorper.
BlaetEer.