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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-09-05
80 .,nau white Hand Gestured
Significantly Toward. the Collection
Of Burglars Tools.

the conquest of the young man.
Abashed him. He found himself of q
sudden endowed with a painful appre-
citation Of his own imperfections, the
littleness OF his ego, the inherent
coarseness of his masculine fiber, the
poor futility of his ways, contrasted
with her PROJECTIONS. He felt as II re-
buked for some nnwarrantable pre-.
sumption. For he had looked
into eyes that were windows of soul;
and the soul was that of child, I'M
sullied and immaculate
You may smile but as for Maitland,
he deemed 1t no laughing matter From
that moment his perception was clear
that. whatever she might claim to be-,
however damning the circumstances
In which she appeared to him, there
was no evil in her.
But what he did not know, and did
not even guess. was that, from the
same instant. his being was in bond
age to her will. So Love comes,
strangely masked.
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CHAPTER III.
"Handsome Dan."

Standing in the middle of the road,
watching the dust cloud that trailed
the fast disappearing motor car, Mr..
Maitland cut figure sufficiently for.
1orn and disconsolate to have distilled
pity from the least sympathetic heart
His hands were thrust stiffly at full
arms length into his trousers pockets;
rumpled silk hat was set awry on
the back of his head; his shirt bosom
was sadly crumpled; above the knees,
to a casual glance, he presented the
appearance of man carefully attired
in evening dress; below, his legs we're
sodden and muddied, his shoes of
patent leather, twin wrecks. Alas for
jauntiness and elegance, alack for ease
and aplomb!
'Tricked," observed Maitland, cas-.
ually, and protruded his lower lip,
thus adding to the length of counter
ance naturally long. "Outwitted by a
chit of girl! Dammit"
But this was crude melodrama. Real
fling which, he strove to smile; a sor-
ry failure.
Handsome DAN" quoted he; and
cooking his head to one side eyed
the road inquiringly. where in thun-
der d'you suppose she got hold Of that
name?"
Bestowed upon him in callow col
1ege days, 1t had stuck burr-like for
many weary year. OF late, however,
Its use had lapsed among his acquain-
tances; he had begun to congratulate
himself upon having lived it down.
And now it YVES resurrected, flung at
him in sincerest mockery by woman
whom, to his knowledge, he had never
before laid. eyes upon. Odious aDpella-
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CHAPTER w.
Midsummer NIqht's Madnese.


At length, awed and not little
shamefaced. II beg your pardon" he
stammered, wretchedly.
For what?" she demanded, quickly,
head up and eyes alight
For insisting. 1t wasn't-ah-
courteous. I'm sorry"
1t was her turn now to wonder:
delicacy of perception such as this
was not ordinarily looked for In the
person Of a burglar. With laugh and
q gibe she tried 10 pass off her aston
ishment.
"The thief apologies to the theft"
"Unkind!"
Briefly hesitant, with an impulsive
gesture she flung out generous hand.
You're right; was unkind. For
give me. Won't you shake hands?
do want to be a good com.
rade, since 1t has pleased Fate to
throw US together like this, $3.50
oddly" Her tone was almost plain
tive: unquestionably 1t was appealing.
Maitland was curiously moved by
the touch of the slim. cool fingers that
lay in his palm. Not unpleasantly. He
frowned in perplexity, unable to ana
lyze the sensation.
You're not angry" she asked.
"No-but-but-"
YES"
why do you do this, little woman?
Why do you stoop to this-this trade
of yo-of ours? Why sully your hands
and not only your hands-imperil
your good name, to say nothing of your
liberty"
She drew her hand away quickly. in.
terrupting him with laugh that rang
true as coin new from the mint. hon
est and genuine.
"And this" she cried, this from
Den Anisty! Positively, sir, you are
delightful! You grow more danger
ously original every minute! Your
scruples, your consideration, your sym
pathy-they are touching-in you!"
She wassed her head daintily in pre-
tense Of Interpretation. But shall
l tell you?" more seriously, doubtfully.
Il think l shall truly. l do
this sort Of thing. since you must
know. because-imprimis, because l
like it. Indeed and l do! like the
danger. the excitement, the exercise of
cunning and-and like the rewards,
too. Besides"
The corners of her adorable mouth
dropped ever so slightly.
ITO Be Continusd) :
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Wanted a Sure Thing.

A poor man once asked Pierpont
Morgan to purchase q foreign lottery
ticket from him. Generously enough
he millionaire bought the ticket at
double its face value The share
eventually won big prize. Mr.. Mo-
gan sent for the man and offered 70
:ettle on him $1,000 year for life.
The man did not show any pleasure
at this magnificent offer. II wound
rather have $4,000 down. was the as
tonishing reply. Why" asked Mr..
Morgan. You are good for fifteen
years of life at least" THAT may be-
i answered the man, but II luck is on
your side, as usual, Mr.. Morgan, I
sha'n't live twelve months!''
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Street Arab-Say. mister do me a
favour, will youse7"
Tamale Vender--Veli vat It's it?'
Street Arabic mme swaller one Nv
dem sissages an see II it'll choke mo
.tr death.
"Of course" she said in a tone redo
lent with sarcasm, Il am the first girl
you ever loved?"
"Of course you are not" answered
the truthful young man, but you arc
the last"
And. being wise maid, she let it, 70
ct that.
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The light appeared again, dancing
athwart the inner wall of the room.
and was lost as abruptly as before. On
impulse Maitland buttoned his top.
coat across his chest, turning up the
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23
For sale by +. T. Whitehead & Co.

When the Stomach, Heart or KID
ney nerves get weak, then these organs
always fail. Don't drug the weak Stom-
ach, nor stimulate the Heart or Kid
neys. That is simply makcshift Get
Il prescription known to druggists every
where as DR.. Shops Restorative. The
Restorative il prepared expressly for
these weak inside nerves. Strengthen
these nerves, huild them mp with DIR.
Shoop's estorative-tabiets or liquid
and see how quickly help will como.
Free sample test sent on request 10y
DIR. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Your health
is surely worth this simple test. A.'C.
Peterson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23
POS1I7EEDy y

Having leased from the owners the
NICHOLSON TRACT of land, there
by acquiring exclusive control, |
hereby give notice to ALL PERSONS
NOT TO HUNT, TRAP OR TRES
PASS in any manner or form, under
penalty Of the law, on this tract of
land as described below, and known
as the Nicholson Land" The ex-
treme eastern part Of the original
Clark estate and bounded on the
west and north by Ganus' gut, on
the south by Clark's canal and Roa-
noke river, on the south and east by
Roanoke river, }. Davis Reds and
Mike Hardy's land, containing
eleven hundred acres more or less.
S-22-tf j. 2. FUTBELL.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23

If cold once gets into your system
it acts on every muscle and fibre OF the
body and makes you ache all over. 1t
especially affects the intestincs and
makes you constipated, SO in order to
get rid OF cold thoroughly and with
out delay you should not take anything
that will tend to constipate. Kennedy's
Laxative Cough Syrup acts npon the
bowels and thereby drives the cold out
of the system. 1t contains no opiates
it is pleasant to take and Is highly
recommended for children. Sold by
E. I. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23

B. A. Pope, one day on
board, mos salary and
mileage to Scot. Neck 4094
w. H. Ivey, holding polls,
registrar, etc. 6.54
S. P. Johnston, one day on
board 2.9O
N. l.. Stedman, one day on
board 800
T. w. Fenner, one day as
clerk 200
January Total s2,4s7.2s
February 4, 1907.
w. R. Harvey, paid .35
w. L. Dickens, road work
Faucets T'ship 1856
Weldon Shoe Co., Butter
wood T'ship 1915
w. T. Parker, goods for Co. 14.13
]. A. Whitehead 31.3O
Gid Aston, building bridge 500
w! B. Drewry, services for
mo. and labor 62.75
J. R. Patterson, Jail acct $3.50
Weldon Grocery Co., goods
1Or ROADS, FauCelIS L. S0. 5
Weldon Grocery Co., goods
for roads, Butterwood T. 122.04
Weldon Grocery Co., goods
for roads, Halifax T. 21.19
Weldon Grocery Co., goods
for Co. home 1851
G. N. Parks, rebate 2.64
F. M. Taylor, conveying
prisoner $50
w. E. Rosser, keeping raft
from bridge 600
Jno. w. Gupton 4.20
w. E. Daniel, Int. on note 1851
Milan Lynch, rebate 1872
A. T. Dickens, road acct.
self and guards 297.00
w. R. Cherry, Supt. Co.,
fence and lumber 1851
J. w. Pearce, rebate $50
F. P. Shields, work on
roads, Scot. Neck T'ship 22.5C
]. H. Fenner, repairing
bridge SIS
B. A. Pope. one mo. and 1
day 36.13
John Merritt, rebate on tax 2.64
Jno. Neville, rebate 2.64
John Gum, work at court
house 200
P. N. Stainback, goods for
Co. home 400
P. N Stainback, roads gen.
fund 1928
w. M. Cohen, vaccine points GAO
w. M. Cohen, for roads 3.35
Weldon Furniture Co.,
goods for Co. home $500
C. w. Dunn, conveying
prisoner $50
J. s. Coleman. lumber
for Co. 4.20
J. L. Harris, goods for Co.
J. L. Harris, goods for Co.
roads 1882
]. R. Patterson, holding
court, etc. 1915
C. C. Lucas, one washing
machine 1000
Pierce & Whiteheade, nd
ware for Co. home $40
Pierce & Whiteheade hid
ware for roads 1925
w. C. Allsbrook, lumber
for bridge 86.05
J. E. Condrey, lumber for
bridge 11.16
j. E. Condrey, lumber for
county 1874
j. H. Fenner, lumber for
bridge $50
T. w. Fenner. issuing or
ders and express 1920
w. M. Cohen, medicine, Co.
home 26.40
S. P. Johnston, II yrs
salary and one day 1910
w. R. Harvey, one day on
board 4.5O
w. R. Shaw, waiting on
board SIS
T. w. Fenner, one day as
clerk 200
February Total $1,62O.33
March 4, 1907.
A. E. Cumba, work in
smallpox $50
Weldon Grocery Co., goods
for chain gang, Wei
don T'ship 27.50
Weldon Grocery Co., goods
for Co. home 167.43
H. B. Harrell, blanks for
clerks Office 9.l4
Harrell Printing House,
goods for sheriff 2.25
Dr. Willis Alston, visit to
chain gang 800
w. R. Harvey, goods for
chain gang 25.95
S. ]. Stallings, goods for
roads, Butterwood T'ship 32.17
Harrell Printing House,
blanks for Reg. Office ESQ
Clement Byrd, Butterwood
T'ship -4lo
w. B. Drewry, service for
mo. and labor Co. home 5000
A. T. Dickens, for self and
labor 21i.00
Edwards & Broughton, for
books Nos. 1876 and 1S6 1900
E. Clark, roads, Faucets
T'ship Zl.9o
Weldon Grocery Co., goods
for roads, Faucets T 1885
w. R. Tillery, repairs on
Chocyotte bridge So.Oo
J. A. Whitehead, goods for
iail o.AV
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23
A WOMAN'S BACK.
The Aches and Pains Will DiSoD-
pear if The Advice of Woman
is Followed.

A woman's back has many aches
and pains.
Most times It's the kidneys fault.
Backache is really kidney ache.
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills cure
it.
Many North Carolina women know
this.
Read what one has to say about ii
Mrs. Nellie Benson Reeves, OF 2lS
Nor,h Tryon Street, organist at the
Episcopal Church, Charlotte, n. c.,
says: 81 used Doan's Kidney Pills
and they have benefited me more than
anything else | ever tried. / obtained
them at drug store and used them
for my back and kidneys which have
caused me great trouble and misery
for a number OF years. The use Of this
remedy wonderfully benefited me-
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remainder The name Dodn's-
and take no other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23

Almost everybody who reads the news
.>er5 is sure to know of the wonderful
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LANE BACK e?

Iidney Trouble Nakes You Miserable,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23

cures made by Dr..
KiImer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, live
and bladder remedy.
It is the great medi-
caltriurnph Of the nine
tocnth century; dis
covered after years Ct
scientific research ty
Cr. Kiimcr, the eni
ncnt kidney and blad-
DIR s1eCialict and ic
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23


wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame baci,. kidney. bladder, uric acid trou-
b!cs and BriGht's Disease, which is the worst
Earrn Of kidney trouble.
DR.. ki1ner'S SNcTnp=Root IS not rec
'ornmendcG ior every thing but if you have kid
ncy, liver or bladder trouble it will be found
just the rerncdyyo 1thas been tested
il so many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless TOO poor to pl.r-
chase relief and has proved 50 successful in
every case that special arrangement has
zen made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried it, may have
,-1Gnple bottle ssnt free by mail, also a book
sling more about S5Harnl9-2oot and how to
'f59d CIT if you have kidney or badGertrouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and st.
send your ao1rezs &c gI.5-5.. - '.sf9
DR.. Kincr & Co., ,Bjng- .-a.5 . s. 4. ...
hanton n. =. TIE ti.s. q. =. = .tz.s.zz! -
regular fifty cent and Home OF swamp-fsoot.
dollar sizes are 5o!d by ali good druggists.
Don't make any mistake, but re
m1ombcr the name, Swamp Root, Dr.
kiImer'S swamp Root. and the address
Bingha1nton, Z. Y. on every bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23

W. R. Harvey, one day on
board As
B. A Pope, one day ON
board, mos salary and
mileage to Scot. Neck 400
w. H. Ivey, holding polls,
registrar, etc. 6.5
S. P. Johnston, one day on
board 20,
N. l.. Stedman, one day on
board so
T. w. Fenner, one day as
clerk 20,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23

1t will be unnecessary for you to go
through painful, expensive operation
for Piles if you use ManZan. Put up
in collapsible tube with nozzel, ready
to apply to the soreness and intiamma-
ton. For any form of Piles, price, 5Oc,
guaranteed. Sold by E. I. Whitehead
& Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23

Constipation couses headache, ,neusea
dizziness, languor, heart palpitation.
Drastic physics gripe, sicken, weaken
the bowels and don't cure. Doan's
Regulets act gently and cure constlpa-
ton. 25 cents. Ask your druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23

n1ngs 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, 1908-01-23
DISTURBED THE CONGREGATION

The person who disturbed the con-
gregation last Sunday by continually
coughing is requested to buy bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tar. +. I.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23

When you want the best, get De-
Witt Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve.
1t is good for little or big cuts, boils or
bruises, and is especially recommended
for piles. Sold by E. T. Whitehead &
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-01-23

Eugene Johnston, goods
for road gang $3.50
Eugene Johnston, goods
for road gang 264.15
G. w. Hale, repairing
bridge in R. Tship 45O
| Weldon Grocery Co., gen.
fund, road gang 97.71
S. J. Stallings, feed for Lit
tleton road gang 76.45
j. S. Dixon, goods for chain
gang, Little Tship S.26
j. w. Northington, clothing
for Co. home 42.OO
P. N. Stainback, mattresses
for chain gang 36.45
P. N. Stainback, coffin for
Matte Aston 200
P. n. Stainback, collins for
paupers 12.oC
Weldon Grocery Co., goods
for Co. home 159.5f
Edwards & Broughton, 3
Record Books 31.O0
G. c. Fits, conveying and
feeding prisoner 3.25
R. E. Whitehurst, convey
Ing prisoner 800
j. II. Norman, rebate on
tax 1906 S.Si
T. w. Fenner, issuing or
ders S2s
/. w. Fenner, part pay
ment for copying Nos 81
and II 10000
T. P. Afford, keeping raft
from bridge $50
Home Telephone Co., July,
1906-April. 1907 2700
Geo. B. Curtis, holding
polls 100
J. R. Dickens, holding
polls 100
w R. Harvey. one day on
board 4.5C
w. T. Clement, mayors
fees, State VS.. Adams sos
]. F. Whitehead. conveying
prisoner 1.5O
w. B. Drewry, mos acct,
self and labor 6S.7O
]. r. Patterson, Jail acct
for April $3.50
). +. Johnston, "a yrs sal 5000
E. Clark, smallpox work 1000
R. " Kitchin, lumber for
road work $500
W. P. Robertson, working
roads 1000
w R. Shaw, waiting on
board 400
R. w. Carter, working
roads 39.75
A. T. Dickens, road acct 33S.75
Harrison Drug Store, drugs 235
l.. ]. Baker, road work.
Palmyra T'ship 620
J. w. Harvey, com. on land
, .clcs a4OO
n. l.. Stedmnn, road acct,
gen. fund 1850
n. l.. Stedman, one day on
board 800
Bank of Weldon, int. on
note 1900
E. Clark, goods for chain
gang 2O.65
e. Hilliard stationary 6.25
w NJ. Cohen, medicine for
chain gang 1888
Pierce & Whitehead Hard
ware Co. 4.S0
Baker & Robertson, work.
ing roads 1000
Willie Bootes. smallpox
work 500
S. P. Johnston, one day on
board 2.9O
w. r. Harvey, one day on
board 4.5O
B. A. Pope, one day on
board 2.sO
T. w. Fenner, one day on
board 200
Sanitary Board:
N l.. Stedman, one day on
sanitary board 800
B. A. Pope, one day on
sanitary board 2.SO
S. P. Johnston, one day on
sanitary board 2.90
w. r. Harvey, one day on
sanitary board 4.5O
DR.. Jno. A. Collins, one day
on sanitary board 800
T. w. Fenner, one day as
clerk 200
May Total s2,OS9.12
Jane 3, 1907
w. r. Harvey, cash paid
E. Johnston 90
Progress Printing Press,
Calendars l.2o
J. w. Harvey, taxes over
paid on bank stock, 10.3S
Weldon Grocery Co., goods
roads 1912
P. n. Stainback, coffin for
pauper 6.oo
Dr. l. E. Green, Ii yrs sal. 1890
T. w Russell, 2 days and
mileage, jail com. $50
w. H. Hayes, J. P. fees 4.6O
John Gum, services at
court house 800
E. Clark, beans for chain
gang o.o'
Edwards & Brouhgton,
cross index books 900
Weldon Grocery Co., goods
Co. home 1926
Continued on Second Page.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

There millions of little boys and girls in the world who want to do just the right thing and the very best thing. But they do not always know what just the right thing is, and sometimes they cannot tell the very best thing from the very thing.
 Now I have often thought that there little boys and girls who cry, now and then, at the wrong time; and I have asked many of the older people but of them could tell the best time to cry
 But the other day met older and wiser than any of the rest. He very old and very wise, and he told me:
 "It is bad luck to cry Monday
 'To cry Tuesday makes red eyes.
 Crying on Wednesday is bad for childrens heads and for the heads of older people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
VTIH[lEN TO CRY

"It is said that if a child begins to cry Thurs day he or she will find it hard to stop "It is not best for children to cry Friday. It makes them unhappy
 Never cry Saturday. It is too busy day. Tears shed on Sunday salt and bitter. Children should on account cry at night. The nights for sleep.
 "They may cry whenever else they please, but not at any of these times, unless it is for some thing very serious"
 I wrote down the rules just the old gave them to me Of course they will be of no use to the boys and girls who past six, for those ch- dren do not cry. The wise old meant them for the little ones-the millions of little boys and girls who want to do just the right thing and the very best thing.
 Mary Elizabeth Stone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
THEE ELEPHANT AND HIS SCHOOL.
BY ELLEN V. TALBOT.

And then he began to teach his school
 The various things he knew: "Theres much not down in the books" said he, That you ought to know how to do" And first he showed how to flap the ears
 But their ears were far too small; And then he showed how to wave the trunk, But they had no trunk at all The only thing that he taught his school
 That the scholars accomplished wel Was when he called in the peanut-rnan.
 And taught them the nuts to shell. The elephant soon dismissed his school,
 And packed up his trunk to go; For, after all, my talents" said he,
 Are best displayed in show
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

When I woke again, and after listening for some time, heard nothing of the little fellows, crawled out of the tent and climbed the sope but could not them anywhere. Then l woke sharp-eyed Ahsayoo and told him to trail them
 After long time he came back and told he had followed their tracks far up the valley but had not them They had evidently started off soon after the dogs came back, and having had good rest and plenty to eat had kept steadily on without stopping. At first thought of sending all the Eskimos out with some provisions, with orders not to come back without the calves. Then l re- membered how far it was to the ship and how rough the road, and how very barren the rocks were everywhere about the ship, with willow for the calves to eat and decided to let them go.
 have often thought of them since, marching off up the broad valley together, like Arctic babes in the wood, and have wondered what befe1l them on their lonely journey-whether they found herd of musk-oxen to join, whether, perhaps, for days and weeks they cropped the willows and grass and slept in the shelter of some big rock be- fore they found companions
 If you or l should go to that valley now, we should not know them even if we saw them, for that eight years ago, and Yankee Doodle, if alive to-day is doubtless great big muskox, with huge, strong horns that nearly cover his head and s perhaps the king of herd. Miss Co., lumbia quite likely, has funny little jet black calf of her own with soft bright eyes, gray fore head thick clumsy legs. who follows her closely with nose pressed into her fur, nibbles the willow leaves, and drinks from the sparkling brooks when the sun shines and when the cold winds blow and the snow falls curls up close against her and covered by her long fur, sleeps and very soundly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

The great white elephant left the show, He said he was too refined: The ways of a circus did not suit
 His most superior mind. "A creature as big and wise as
 Should be teaching school" said he; And all the animal little folk
 My scholars they shall be- So into an empty school-house
 He marshaed them all day: CTwas in vacaton-tme, and so
 The children were all away) The kittens and puppies, the pigs and geese, Were put to work with will; But the squirrel and fox to the platform went Because they would not keep still.