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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
NUMBER 81.
The Lost Chord.

Seated one day at the organ.
WIS weary and i'll at ease,
And my fingers wondered idly
Over the noisy keys.
I DO rot know what I was playing
Or what was dreaming then,
But | struck one chord Of music
Like the soul of a grand amen.
It flooded the crimson twilight
Like the close Ct an angels psalm.
1t lay on my fevered spirit
With touch Of infinite calm.
1t qliieted pain and sorrow,
Like love nrsrcomi.G strife:
It,scemed the harmonious echo
From our discordant life.
1t linked all rcrplexing meanings
Into one perfect peace,
And trombled away into silence
As II it were loath to cease. :
/ have sought, but I seek it vainly.
That one lost chord divine;
Which came from the soul of the or
And entered into mine. gan.
1t may be that deaths bright angel
Will speak in that chord again;
1t may be that only in heaven
/ shall hear that grand Amen!
ADELAIDE PRoCToH.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
Margins.
CEarper's Bl2a-.


A Young doctor with & good prac-
tee recently died in one of our larg-
est cities. He had seemed prosper
Gus, his waiting-room had been full
of patients. and his wife and little
children we'll dressed. But at his
death the household furniture ard
even his wife's belongings had TO be
disposed of to get together enough
money to take her back to her pa
rents, who were not able to do any
more than give her and the children
a home. There was no life insurance,
for the doctor had long had disease
Of the heart, and could not get in
sured in consequence. Yet he had
never saved anything. 1--WE couldn't
save" explained the widow, "for he
aad to have things look prosperous
in order to extend his practice, and
it took every cent"
The astonishing thing about it was
that to many of her acquaintance
this seemed an entirely sufficient ex-
p!anation. AS a matter Of fact,
dozens of them were living the same
way. except that life insurance Of
small amount was carried. Their
incomes had no margin Of saving.
And this condition of living without
a margin is very common in other
cities and towns the land over. The
American family is optimistic. 1t is
always going to have large income
next year, or in five years. 1t de-
sires to keep up in social matters
with the people next door or further
up the street. It buys pianolas or
automobiles or encyclopedias on
monthly payments. but puts no
monthly installment into the savings
bank. 1t has no margin OF SECURITY.
The only margins it considers are
the stock margins, in which the head
Of it sometimes speculates with the
hope of making a little more to exc
oat its expenses. College professors,
LAWYERS, doctors, the subordlnates
of large business concerns. may be
highly clever in other respects, but
in living to the very edge Of their
incomes they are often profoundly
unintelligent.
The habit of saving is habit that
makes for family restfulness and Sc
curity. The habit of the margin
Of a remainder of time that is not
consumed by rush and hurry, a re
mainder of strength that is not flung
into a wkirl of daily work, remain
der of money that is not consumed
utterly in the daily expenses-ls q
habit that Americans need: practical
w and psychologica!ly. Power re
s;des in the reserves Of life, and mo-
in expending to the edge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

Many people suffer great deal from
Kidney and Bladder troubles. During
the past few years much 81 this COM
plant has been made unnecessary by
the use of D9Witt's Kidney and Blad-
der Pills. They are antiseptic and are
highly recommended for weak back,
backachc, rheumatic pains, inhamma-
ticn of the bladder and all other an
noyances due to weak kidneys. They
are sold by +. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
Rapid Transit.
hr2 onaut.)

thr2 5EaGt)
Ore cold, wintry morning man
of tall and angular build was walk
ing down steep hill at a quick pace.
A piece Of ice caused him to fall; ne
began to slide and was unable to
stop. At crossing half way down
he encountered a large, heavy Wo-
man. The meeting was sudden, and
before either realized it both were
sliding down-hill, the thin man un-
derneath, the fat woman on top. At
the bottom, while the woman was
trying to recover her breath and her
feet, these faint words were borne
to her ear: Pardon me, madam,
but you will have to get off here.
This is as far as l 60"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

Kodol will, without doubt, mace
your stomach strong and will almost
instantly relieve you of all the symp-
toms of indigestion. 1t will DO this
because it IS made up OF the natural
digestive juices of the stomach 50 COM
bired that it completely disests the
food lust as the stomach will do It, so
YOU see Kodol can't fail to hep you
and help you promptly. 1t is sold
here by E. T. Mhitchad Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

Kodol will, in a very short time, en-
able the stomach to do the work it
should do, and the work it should do
is to digest all the food you eat. When
the stomach can't do it kodol does it
for it and in the mean time the stom-
ach is getting stronger and able to take
UP its regular natural work again. ko-
dol digests all you eat. 1t makes the
stomach sweet and it is pleasant to
take. 1t is sold by f. I. Whitehead
rn
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

Il am sorry to disappoint you"
said the old-timc druggist to the
sutor for his daughters hand. II
can't let you have Amy because I've
promised her to the son of my part
ner. But have five other daugh-
ters, and can give you something
Just as good. ."-Clevcland Plain
n aaler
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
To EconomiZs Space in Clothes Pres
SeS.

We have equipped each of the
clothes presses in our house with
long nine-inch screw hooks, such as
are used to suspend bird cages from,
s1vs a writer. One hook easily holds
six skirt or waist hangers. Not en-
w is the available space greatly ir-
creased, but Finding things Is
much easier than in press where
small hooks are used and things
hang one over another.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

One Of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that it is an insidious disease
and before the victim realizes his dam
ecr he may have Il fatal malady. Take
Fo'ey's Kidney Cure at the first sign
of trouble as it Corrects Irregularities
and prevents Bright's disease and dia-
bctcs. T.. r. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

Eugene w. Chafin, prophibition
candidate for president, was official
ly notified of his nomination in Chi
cago, the notification taking place in
The presen,e of large and enthusi-
astic audience at Music hall. Prof.
Charles F. Scalon of Pittsburg made
the speech Of notification.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from the blood, and unless they do this
good health is impossible. Foley's Kid
NY Cure makes sound kidneys and
will positively cure all forms of kidney
and bladder disease. 1t strengthens
the whole system. +. T. Whitehead
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is recommended as the best thing
to use for piles. 1t is, OF course, good
for anything where sllye is needed.
Beware Of limitations. Sold by E. I.
Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
OF Interest 10 MANY.

Fo!cy's Kidney Cure will cure any
case of kidney or bladder trouble that
is not beyond the reach of medicine.
No medicine can do more. E. T.
Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

But they tell me the young man
writes poetry" Il can disprove
that, dad" How daughter?"
Here's a sample of the stuff.
Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

Doctor Madam, have just been
telling your husband that you need
some change. Patient-lll swear
he told you he had nothing but big
notes with Baltimore Ameri-
can
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

Il have been somewhat costive, but
Doan's Rceulcts gave just the results
desired They act mildly and regulate
the bowels perfectly. George b.
Krause, 306 Walnut Ave, Altoona,
-,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

Mrs. Mary Wo7derlich, Of Coal
burg, Ohio, is in serious condition
from injuries caused by the explo
sion of a doughn ut.-Baltimore
News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

Any skin itching is temper tester.
the more you scratch the worse 1t
itches. Doan's Oincmcnt cures piles,
eczema-any skin itching. At all drug
stores
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

Dyspepsia is our national ailment.
Bur,!ock Blood Bitters is the national
cule FOR it. 1t strengthens stomach
membranes, promotes flow OF digestive
Juices, purifies the blo,d, builds you
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

A specific for pain-Dr. Thomas
E,cIcc,ric OIL, strongest, cheapest lini-
mrnt ever devised \ household rem
eIv in America for - years.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

reWitt's Little Early -Risers are
small pills, easy to take, genI,e anu
sure Sold by E. 7. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

ana cncerIuincSS SOcr
disappear when the kiG-
Eeys are olt Of ord..
tr diseased.
Kidney trouble hac
became SO prevaisn
thai it Is not uHccmmo.
for a child to B.: borr
afflicted with weak kiG
Eeys. lfthc Chilli rrin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

The 1909 meeting of the National
Editorial Association will be held in
Seattle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
,S3'tausra rs Well as Men
are Made Miserable By
Kidney Trouble.

kinney trouble Preys upon the mind, dis.
,xr&gcs and lessons ambition; beauty, ~lso,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

The annual encampment OF the
Grand Army of the Republic is be-
ing held in Toledo.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

The Southern Indiana, one Of the
chain of Walsh railroads, has been
placed in the hands of a receiver.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

= = A:z->1s a;cs too often. ii the
- sc4lds the flesh o. if. when tie ch,;c
..,acs IL age when il should be abe t.,
a;7vi TIC passage, It is yet afflicted viii,
s-"j"g. depend rPc1 it, the cause G.
:e 3..iicr.:J is kidney rcuolc, and the frs
:. .ay4li be towards the treatment O.
- iG.:or'art organs. 1f-:is uar,-assn.
..~,, : .t"c - & d,zcisei ccnai;i,n Of The
.&7e-s aai bladder and no. to a habit a,
4-s. r-c2'o s4ppD-e.
E-.y.e1 IS veil as men arc made mis-
.aL,- r!:n kidaay and bladder troubls
J both r"ed the sa-re great remedy
e MD and :hc immediate effect
.N&:u?=Coot is soon realized. /: is sok
-t dsyCgists, in fifty E-1Ss~
ri 2nl ere dollar zs:;s7SNssfAs:s
IS YOU rlay haze ss.st 4 4; ;:'ssI
..;:7ls tc,tie By mail ss..,ss:.:: G.ssas :szslas
- 90 02nphlet tell Homo c. s,ra:lrD Root
Il a5o4: Il, including many CT the
~ ~35a.l5s Of testimonial letters received
IN sufferers cured, !n writirg Dr. Kline
. G., 2:rshsmtcn, IL. Y, be sure an:
-@...9n ta!s paper.
pyH't make any mistake, but re-
a,:Ier the name, Swamp Root, DR..
.:a"!'> swamp Root, and the address
.iu,.iMmton, y. Y, on every bottle.
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Washington Grove Camp Meeting.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE. July Is. 1905
Refreshing showers depleted congre-
cations. but gave relisf from a forenoon
Of oppressive humidity yesterday in camp.
DIR. Sturgeon concluded his discussion
Of lis the Bible the Word of Gody though
to a smaller audience. Miss WEIGH in
structed the band of about fifty little
folks. drawing her lesson from the para
BILE Of the five loaves and three fishes.
Mrs. Sinclair was in charge OF the music.
Miss WilsoI. daughter Of Allan Wilson.
At night small audience gathered in
mon on Agrippa's words to st. Paul. AL
tian." Music was given by Misses Beel-
man and Sinclair and the Grove choir.
Or. Spurgeon's engagement here will
Close with the night service of Thursday.
" hen he will lecture on the life and min
istry Of his illustrious kinsman, DR..
Charles Spurgeon.
There were but few arrivals in camp
today.
Miss Annie Waters. Miss Robinson and
Richard Jackson of Georgetown were
guests at the cottage Of Mrs. M Z. Dor
sey.
Harry Craig. who was visiting his sis
ter. Mrs. Nellie Logan, returned to town
To-Day
Mr.. Hitler left for New York last night
Mrs. Harry Cook was the days guest
OF her parents. DIR. and Mrs. George Cook
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FUTURE DAYS.
c. G. SLOAN 4 co. UNCl. AUCTIONEERS,
1907 G ct.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UNIMPROv-
ED REAL ESTATE SITUATED on THE
SOUTH SIDE OF 3D. STREET SOUTHEAST
BETWEEN STH AND 9Th STREETS
By virtue of certain deed OF trust to us.
dated November IA, 1904. and duly recorded IN
Iiber No. 2s44 folio 337 ct seq. one Of the
land records of the District Of Columbia. and at
undersigned will Offer for sale at public auction.
In front Of the premises. on MONDAY, THE
TwENTY-SEyENTH DAY OF JULY 1908, AT
FINE-THIRTY O'CLOCK PM. the following
described real estate situate in the city Of
Washington. in said District, viz:
Part of original lot numbered fourteen 14), in
square numbered nine hundred and twenty three
1929. contained within the following metes and
bounds:
Beginning for the same tie south line of
street east. at point distant sixteen t16l feet
one ~ inch west from the northeast corner Of
said lot. and running thence west along the
south line OF street sixteen Q6) feet; thence
said lot: thence east sixteen 16 feet. and
thence north one hundred (1O0) feet to the place
OF beginning.
Terms: One-third cash; balance in equal in
staiiments at one and two years. with interest at
the rate OF nve 81 per centum per annum. pay.
able semi-aDnualfy from the date OF sale. for
which notes Of the purchaser are to be given
or all cash. at the purchasers option. A deposit
of one hundred ($iO0) dollars will be required
at rhe time OF sale. All conveyancing and re-
cording will he at the purchasers cost Terms
to be complied with within ten C1ol days other
wise the trustees reserve the right TO resell at
the risk and cost Of the defaulting purchaser.
EDWARD ]. STELIWAGEN. Trustee.
18th and II sts NV.
THOMAS Il. GALE. Trustee.
iy15-dAds,eSu 1873 18th st.
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Leesburg and Vicinity.
Il Correspondence Of The Star.

LEESBURG, Va. July Is. 1905
Arrangements have been made by the
Loudoun Heavy Draft and Agricultural
Association 10 hold its second annual e.l-
hibition on the horse show grounds near
Leesburg in September.
Poultry is to be feature Of the SHOW
this year. premiums being offered by the
association. and special prizes. by citizens
of Leesburg and vicinity.
Horses from Washington. Rockville. Bal
timore. Warrenton and all sections Of
Loudoun will be entered in the races.
The officers of the association are West
rnoreland Davis. president: 9. j. c. ~ Of
felt vice president; r. r. Wildman. treas
urer, and W. 4. MetZger. secretary.
Charles r. Laycock, town sergeant q:
Leesburg, was found dead in bed at his
home in I.oudoun street yesterday Mr..
I.ayccck was conValescing from serious
illness of stomach trouble He was on the
streets Monday. and was comparatively
we'll when lie retired that night. He was
sixty-:ive years OF age.
He was twice married. his first wife be-
ing Miss Elizabeth Davis OF Loudoun
county, and his second wife Miss Mary
Davis. her sister. The latter. with two
daughters Mrs. Oden n. Casey and Mrs..
Robert T. Fletcher of Leesburg. and four
sonsv Edward Laycock. Danville. va:
Messrs Ernest and John Laycock Of Lees
burg. and Benjamin Laycock Of WASH
ington. D. c., survive him.
The home Of Hilleary Darlington. on
Writ street. was almost totally destroyed
were partly saved. but the house was al
most completely demolished. The origin
of the fire is unknown. Insurance partly
covered the loss.
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fredericksburg and Nearby.

Special Correspondence Of TIE star.
FREDERICKSBURG. Va. July Is. 1868
Miss Julia g. Vaughan was married to
W. T. Foster of Remington, Va, Friday
afternoon at Rockville. Nd. the Rev. r.
H. Campbell officiating. Miss Vaughan
has been living with her sister. Mrs 8. G.
Wallace, in this city for a number OF
years. She met the man she has married
when he attended the fredericksburg Col
lege.
4 school of rockfish was seen In the
Rappahannock river here Monday Many
caught by boys weigh from half pound
to pound and half.
Monday was the regular term OF Stat
ford county circuit court. Owing to heat
Judge Mason only heard couple Of minor
cases. setting the rest for the September
term.
r. E. Mountjoy has purchased the store.
mills and about ninety acres Of ground
situated near Belfair Mills, Stafford
county.
Sunday night fire destroyed the barn.
granary and several outbuldinge on the
farm of Jack Hammet, near Lance, Stat
ford county.
The lodge of Eastern Stars will give a
lawn party on the college campus Tuesday
night.
George Smith, a young son os Edward
Smith of this city, was thrown out OF an
ice wagon Monday morning, one wheel
of the wagon passing over him. breaking
several ribs
Attorney F. ". Coleman Of this city
has instituted suit In the circuit court
of Spottsylvania county against Attorney
Lee J. Graves Of this city for 500 for
division Of fees and commissions. .Ex-
Judge A. T. Enlhrey represents Mr.. Cole
man.
c H. Hurkamp Of Boscobel stock farm
has sold to Mitchell Harrison Of England
one of his famous hunters. Good Night.
The horse was expressed today to PhiIa-
delpiia. from whence II will be shipped to
England.
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BRAZIL NOT ALLIED TO JAPAN
NOTHING IN REPORTS OF PACT
AIMED AT UNITED STATES.
No Enmity in Sentiments Of Sister
Republics of America-Trade Re-
lations Satisfactory.

The canard OF a proposed alliance Ne
tween Brazil and Japan extensively d.
rected against the United States. has CIV
en- particular umbrage TO the Brazilian
embassy. Brazilian diplomatists while
realizing that the report Is discreditabie
on the face. apprehend later on some UNI
pleasant echo.
Brazfls reported acquisition Of wafehips
now in course OF construction elsewhere
is move primarily intended for the pro-
lection Of its own growing commerce.
Brazil Is a stanch supporter OF the Mon
roe doctrine-or rather its purposes. Bra.
zil has the Drago doctrine. which differs
from the North American policy IN no in
trinsic part.
Germany has been connected with the
reports because Germany IS supposed 20
chafe under the restraint imposed upon
her tendencies to territorial aggrandize:
ment. and there is much coveted territory
In South America Report would have II
that Germany and Brazil would come to
an understanding because of a common
object Of enmity. Instead. every states
tions are rather formal and there has
been at no time, within the past few
years. the slightest interest on the part OF
Brazil to change Its politics.
The diplomatic situation was strained
between Brazil and Germany some two
years. ago when the German cruiser Pan
Their touched at Itatahy and sent ashore
number Of its crew to capture de-
serter. This transgresgion OF a reguia-
ton In international law as we'll az cour-
tesy was resented by the Brazilian au-
thorities. The Brazilians were offended
by what was essentially the kidnapping
| Of the deserter.
| Ample apologies. OF course. were later
| offered. The effect of the incident was
| to prevent Brazil from carrying out its
| original intention OF ordering guns and
| stead. to divide all future contracts be-
| tween other European countries and the
| United States.
Brazil became the supporter Of tho
| Monroe doctrine after Secretary Root Q
| visit to that country in 1909. In speaking
| about the future naval program. It was
confdentially admitted today that Secre-
| tary Root and the Brazilian adminietra-
| ton were in harmony in advocating that
| Brazil increase its navy as soon az COM
| patible with its own best interests. The
| United States certainly will never look
askance upon the additional armament.
| BraZiis coast Is extensive and she needs
| a substantial policing f1otilla. az well a. q
| Monroe" patrol. t
In the meantime. to indicate that no
| weight Is attached to the reports. the
| United States Is making the best OF sew
| eral privileges in customs granted TO her,
while Brazil through the excellent states
manship Of Baron do Hio. Branco. tho
| Brazilian foreign minister. and Arnbassa.
| dor Nabuco, is reaping the reward. com.
mercial and political. that comes from
| the sincere understanding existing be.
| tween the sister republics.
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hesitation. stepping boldly into the danger
zone. at the same time making one final.
desperate pass at the spot where the
switch should have been-and missing Il.
On the Instant there came u click OF .
different caliber from those that had pre-
coded t.. A revolver had been cooked,
somewhere there In the blank darkness.
Maitland knew enough not to move. In
another respect the warning came too
late: his fingers found the switch at last
and automatically had turned II.
The glare was binding. momentarily.
bu; the nash and report for which Matt
land waited did not come. When his eyes
had adjusted themselves TO the suddenly
altered conditions. he saw. directly be-
fore him and some six feet distant.
womans slight figure. dark cloaked. reso-
lutte upon its two feet head framed IN
yelling features effectually disguised In
a mo; or mask. whose round. staring Cog
giles shone blankly In the warm white
light.
Ito be continued tomorrow
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. THOS. .. OWEN Z SON, AUCT1ONEE.KS
CF1ancery Sale of Valuable
Improved Real Estate,
Being Premises Nc. 1873
ID Street NE.

And unimproved lots adjoining,
the whole containing about $50
square feet OF ground, on D be-
tween Ist and ed streets north
east: constitute a very desirable
site for hotel or apartment house !;
within a short distance from the
new I Mon station.
Hy authority Of u decree OF the Supreme Court
= TIE District Of Columbia. passed In the cause
O.. klre vs; Bnrr,ln.r 81 al. No: 246?e equity
up VIII sell THURSDAY. JULY TWENTY
sNiEp. 1905. AT FOUR THIRTY P.M.. Ut pub
!. ,iGn in front OF the premises. lot 81 to as.
- .-jye, square 12l. lots ~ aud 80 being I'M
....e.d by premises known 1913 ID street north.
frrIns Of sale One-third cash final rati.
Il. ZION Of sale and ba;nnce ut one and two
,enrS. with interest at = per cent per apnuno, OF
o cash, at option OF tho purchaser. Deposit
Of tie time q: sac of $500 will be required.
Terms 30 be complied with In fifteen days. Con
yeyanclng AT purchasers cost Title good nc
sale and taxes paid tn date of sale.
HENRY T. W0ODARp. Trustee.
Ilth aud SITS. D.w.
JOHN L. LARNER. Trustee
Wash Loan and Trust bldg.
s. y. HOEiIl.lNG. Jr.. Trustee.
1916 st. NV.
ROBERT II: SHEAEEY. 4rnstse.
iyil.t&dse1Su Equity building