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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11
Nest Profitable Acres.
Westminster Gazctte.)

Westminster Gazctte)
The possibilities Of profitable gar
dening in England are exemplifed
by an acre Of land cultivated on the
French system of extensive culture,
which in the last completed year is
said to have yielded 625 pounds in
gross returns.
This probably constitutes a record
for England, the nearest approach
known to the writer being an acre of
land, the property of a scotsman on
the Great Western line between Lon
don and Oxford, which has yielded
in one year flower seeds to the value
of 270 pounds.
In Samona 60 pounds to 50 pounds
is the average yield an acre of land
planted in cocoa; in Georgia 80
pounds worth of egg-p!ants have
been picked from a single acre, and
pineapple farms in the West Indies
often pay as much as 100 pounds an
acre.
Such yields as these, however, are
trivial compared with that of an acre
of vineyard in the Moselle wine grow
ing district which was sold a few
years ago for nearly $4,000 pounds,
and which produces a crop worth
$500 pounds; or with that acre Of
land in Tibet on which grows the
sacred tree of Thousand images, "
the leaves of which yield an annual
revenue exceeding 5000 pounds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11

To man who said that bust
ness is too dull to advertise we
replied that dull times to a
business man should have the
same effect that grass has on
the farmer. When the farmer
sees that his crop is suffering
by reason of the presence of
grass he puts forth all the more
energy to change the condi-
tions. SO when a merchant
finds that his busin ess is suf-
fering by reason Of the absence
OF customers, he should go to
work in earnest to change con-
ditions by becoming a live and
persistent advertiser.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11
A Basket Picnic.
type.
(Cor. TO The Commonwealth


Hobgood, N. c., June 9, 1908.
On next Friday there will be a
basket picnic at the school-house in
this place, given under the auspices
of the Sunday schools.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend.
In the afternoon the following
program will be rendered by five
little girls. These children have
gotten up this program as means
of filling some mite boxes, given out
at the Baptist Sunday School, on
Sunday the 31st of March. These
boxes are for the Children's Day ex-
ercise.
They will charge a small admission
and serve cream and cake after
wards.
PROGRAMME.
Song-Meet me on the Warpath-
Class of five.
Observation-Disclosures
White.
Recitation-Dreadful Epidemic
Sadie Harrell.
Stately verses--Helene
White.
Song-Raise your Hands-Class.
Recitation-The plaintive kettle
Barian White.
Dialogue-Who made all things
Class.
Vocal Solo-Not half has ever
been told-Helene, White.
Rectitation-A dreadful quarrel
Hazel Armstrong.
| Recitation-Lest another stumble
Helene White.
Song-My old Kentucky Home
Class.
Recitation - Katharine's pig
Hazel Armstrong.
Vocal Solo-When the Bluebirds
nest again-Marian White.
Recitation-The dead kitten
Marian White.
Vocal Solo-In the neighborhood
of Love-Hazei Armstrong.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11
Save Your Bank Account:

Have your painter use the L. & NJ
PURE PAINT, because L. & M.
guarantee the L. & M. PAINT, and
thus guarantee your painters work;
it's double insurance. 4 gallons L.
& M. Paint and 3 gallons linseed oil,
make Z gallons paint at cost of 81 90
per gallon.
Hardy Hdwe. Co., Scotland Neck.
+. H. Salisbury & Bros. Hamilton,
N. c. L. & M. Paint Agents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11
School Closing.
(Cor. to The Conon?onweaIth.p

(Cor. to The Commonwealth
On Wednesday afternoon May 27,
at the home OF Mrs. P. E. White;
Mrs. c. F. White served cream to
her school children, patrons, and
some friends. 1t marked theclosing
of a well attended seven months
school. Cake and cream were in
abundance and all pronounced it a
most ENJOYABLE occasion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11
Drowned in q Mud Hole.
(Raleigh Times Sth.)

New Bern, N. c., June 8.-The
two-year- old daughter Of Alderman
E. T. Hollowell was drowned in a
mud hole about $3.50 Sunday after
noon. The little one wandered away
and fell into ditch fifty yards from
the house. where the water was
about thirty inches deep. She had
been missed not longer than fifteen
minutes when the searchers Went
out, but she was dead when found
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11
A merchant who does a good

A merchant who does a good
business, but not a large bust
ness, said this week that these
dull times are caused by the
lack of home supplies. He said
that people generally have to
buy their meat, bread, hay and
other supplies for their homes
and farms, and only the larger
merchants and those who sell
on time can carry such trade
well. And every word he said
was true.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11

The high price Of corn and
hay this season has had good
effect on some farmers, let us
hope; for the acreage in corn
seems to be q good deal larger
than usual, and this is the only
way to make farming safe
and profitable business.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11

Governor R. b. Glenn has
been asked to second the nom
ination of w. J. Bryan in the
National Democratic Conyen-
ton in Denver. Governor
Glenn can do it as we'll as any
admirer Mr.. Bryan has in the
United States and the friends
of both hope he will do it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11
AGENTS Wanted.

11x20 Crayon Portraits, frames 10
cents and up, sheet pictures one cent
each. You can make 400 per cent
profit or SEQ. per week. Catalogue
and Samples Free.-FRANK w. Will
LIAMs COMPANY, 1908 w. Taylor St.,
Chicago, Ill.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11

Hon. D. NJ. Furches, former
" Associates Justice Of the Su-
prcme Court, died at his home
in Statesville Monday, June S.
He had been more less prom
inent in the Republican party
but never an ardent politician.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11
Publishers Announcement.

7, &c a settled point in newspaper ethics that
editors and publishers not responsible tor the
views Of correspondents, and the publication OF
communication does not mean that the ed'ot Oh
rIhIislor endorses the communication. the
toMMoNwEALTH adheres 10 these general prici-
pies.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11

President George 7. Winston,
of the A. & NJ. College at Raj
eigh, offered his resignation
some days ago. His resigna-
ton was a surprise to the peo-
pie of the State and many re-
greet to lose his service at that
great institution. His success
or has not yet been chosen.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11

AS the time comes on apace
in most of the counties for nom
mating men for various offices,
it behooves the citizens Of the
State everywhere TO name good
men in whom the people have
confidence. The States inter
ests ought to be in the hands
of such men from township
constable to Governor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-11

The News and Observer OBJ
served some days ago that
dark horse talk concerning
the nominee for Governor by
the North Carolina State Dem
ocratic Convention is not pop
ular. 1t thinks that Messrs.
Horne, kitchin and Craig have
made such a strong canvass
that it is not at all probable
any other man will be thought
of in the convention.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06
HOBSON' s PLANK
BIG NAVAL IDEAL FOR
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
Congressman Richard p. Hobson Will
Endeavor 10 Enlist Democrats in
His World COnquering Navy
Scheme-Draft of Plank to BE Of
fered at Denver Convention.

Congressman Richard p Hobson,
who lectured in Pendleton two months
ego will endeavor to introduce a
plank in the democratic platform at
Denver next week, carrying out his
pet theory Of a big navy to preserve
peace. The draft of the Hobson plank
is as follows:
In internatioal affairs we advocate
the substitution of law based on right
for war based on might, and to this
end we will lead as fast as other ma
tions will follow in extending the
sphere Of effective arbitration. in de-
veloping an international court, an
international congress and an interna-
tonal constabulary.
Until an adequate international or
ganization becomes effective, we ad-
vocate a stable equilibrium upon the
high seas, the joint heritage of all ma
tions. To realize this high end the
non-military nations should hold the
balance of sea power, because naval
power without military power could
not be aggressive.
In the absence Of stable equilibrium
upon the oceans that wash our shores
and particularly upon the Pacific, we
must take urgent measures to protect
our legitimate interests and fulfill
our bounden duties. Above all, the
nation must be able to protect the in
dividual states in the full and free ex-
ercise of their constitutional right Of
local self-government, the conversions
Of liberty, wherever this sacred prin-
ciple is challenged by foreign pow
er.
We favor ample and efficient coast
defense, but realize that without a
mobile army they are subject to cap
ture from landing parties attacking
from the rear, so that in spite of coast
defense our coast could be raided in
either ocean long before a fleet could
be transferred from the other ocean.
Desiring to avoid the necessity Of
maintaining a mobile army, and to
secure the blessings of peace through
on-aggressive agencies, we favor
progressive naval policy, which, with
in a reasonable time will provide
navy capable Of controlling the sea
permanently in the waters that lead to
our shores, in both oceans at the same
time, a navy thus capable Of perform
ing its plain duty of protecting our
vast sea coast in both oceans, our
great and eyer-increasing volume of
ocean-borne commerce, our growing |
interests in foreign markets; Of pro-
tecting our distant possessions and |
maintaining the Monroe Doctrine; OF
guaranteeing the integrity of our free
institutions at home, and of executing
effectively our Just foreign policies
abroad.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06

man, national committeeman from Or
egon; Alex Sweek, chairman of the
state committee; ]. ID. Slater of La
Grande, and Judge William Galloway
of McMinnville will be in the party.
The delegation goes to Denver
pledged to Bryan so long as he is a
candidate and unit in the choice of
Lewis Chanler of New York as vice
president. NJ. A. Miller of Linn coun-
ty, is a candidate for national COM
mitteeman from oregon 20 succeed
Mr.. Holman.
The delegation has decided to rec
ommend the following committee ap-
pointments as due to Oregon at the
hands of the convention: As a mem
Der of the committee to notify the
presidential nominee, d. NJ. Watson;
or committee to notify the vice pres
idential nominee. ]. o. Booth: on
platform, C. X. Henry; credentials, w.
F. Matlock; permanent organization,
r. d. Inman, or d. ]. Fry.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06
MAIL FOR NORTH BANK.
Regular Service From Pasco to Van
COuYer This Week

The contract providing for the con-
veyance Of mail between Vancouver
Wash, and Pasco. and intermediate
points, between the government and
the north bank railroad, is expected "a
arrive in Portland some time this
week, says the Sunday Journal. AS
soon as the contract gets here the
company will begin carrying out its
terms of the agreement.
Government officials representing
the postoffice department went over
the line Of the north bank some time
ago, and 1t is understood that their
report on the question of furnishing
the towns with mail was reported up
on favorably to the department Off
cials at Washington, D. C.
Since the recommendation was made
by the inspectors the government Off
cials have been corresponding with
the railroad officials and practically
all Of the arrangements have been
completed for bettering mail condi-
tons along the line of the new rail-
road.
The mail for the towns at which
the north bank trains touch is now de-
livered in most cases by transfer from
the Oregon side of the river to those
towns near the river bank on the
Washington side.
When the new arrangement goes
into effect several additional postal
clerks will be added to the run and
they will probably make their head
quarters in Portland.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06
DELEGATES TO DENVER.
Oregon Delegation to Democratic Con
vention Stars East.

Oregon's eight delegates to the ma
tional democratic convention, which
convenes in Denver July Z, will leave
Portland for the convention city on
Thursday night at 6 o'clock, over the
o. r. & n. and Denver & Rio Grande
routes in a special car, says the Ore
gon Daily Journal.
The oregon delegation will meet the
Washington party of 90, also in a spe-
cial car, at Wallula Junction and will
make the trip together. They will
reach Denver Sunday morning Dur
ing their stay in Denver the delega-
ton will make their headquarters at
the oxford hotel.
In addition to the eight delegates
and four alternates who will make
this trip, John NJ. Gearin and John B.
Ryan Of Portland; Frederick V. Hol-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06

The maps are so detailed and accu-
by anyone for cents each, or SO a
rate that clever clay modelers have
used them as bases for relief or physi-
cal maps which were exact miniature
reproductions of the regions COM
prised within the quadrangles, show
ing every hill and valley in relative
steepness, and the lakes, swamps
falls or rivers, ETC.. as we'll as all the
important works of man.
Automobile tourists are beginning
to find the topographic maps of the
geological survey invaluable in lay
ing out routes of pleasure travel. All
public roads as well as all important
private roads, are shown on these
maps, while the contour lines indicat-
ing the topography and showing the
grades of the roads enable the auto
mobilist to determine accurately the
character of the country through
which he intends to travel.
These maps are made primarily
as bases for the geologic map of the
United States which the geological
survey is constructing and the fact
that they can be employed better
than any other maps for nonscien-
tific purposes, such as automobiling.
attests their practical value, though
this is only one of a very great num-
Der of uses to which they are put.
No maps in fact, are so generally
used as the surveys topographic
maps. Commercial maps are based
on them, and a score of bureaus and
departments of the government use
them as bases for special routes of
march or travel, for planning engin-
eering works and for many other like
public purposes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06
Good Baseball Town.

Baker City holds the distinction Of
patronizing baseball games of the In
land Empire league better than any
other city that is represented by a
team. And Bakers Nuggets have the
OF knowing they are play
ing first class ball which will in time
take them from the bottom OF the
list and place in easy grasp OF the
pennant Boost a little, everybody, 1t
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06

The delegates and alternates who
will make the trip are as follows: NJ
A. Miller of Lebanon, w. f. Matlock
of Pendleton, ]. o. Booth of Grants
Pass d. j. Fry of Salem, l.. NJ. Travis
of Eugene, d. NJ. Watson, II. D. In
man and c. X. Henry OF Portland.
Alternates, John Manning and John C.
Welch of Portland, DR.. II. L. Hender-
son of Astoria and Joseph E. Hedges
Of Oregon City.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06
Laborers Are Needed.

William Carvalls, the Greek con-
tractor, went down to Salt Lake yes
terday to get 100 or $50 Greeks to
work on the Short Line on the north
and west ends There is a sudden
call for men in the construction de-
partment. Joe Paris. Greek interpre-
ter in this city, will leave today for
Miner to secure 15O men to work on
the east end Of the system. Many
Greeks were laid off during the re-
cent panic.-Pocatello Tribune.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06
MAPS FOR AUTO TOURISTS.
Government Department Will Show
Topography Of Country.

topography OF Country.
The topographic map or atlas which
will be formed by the combined topo-
graphic sheets published by the sur
vey was referred to last winter by
Secretary Garfield in a report to con-
gress as the "motor map Of the coun-
try" for it is now the principal source
Of all other maps. The sheets cover
areas termed quadrangles, whose
limits are defined by meridians and
parallels, and nearly 1900 OF them
have already been completed. Some
OF the states have valued these maps
so highly that they have betrayed half
the cost Of the surveys. The expense
Of surveying a quadrangle and en-
craving sheet ranges from $3500 to
$4,000; but after the map has served
its scientific purpose to the govern
ment extra copies can be purchased
hundred, which is simply the cost Of
paper and printing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06

Train service will be installed on
the lewiston Riparia branch Tuesday.
The run will be made In thre hours.
The first meeting Of the county
court Of the new county of Hood
River will be held Monday, July 6.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for
young and old is prompt relief for
coughs. Group. hoarseness, whooping
cough. Gently laxative. Guaranteed
Sold by A. C. Roeppen & Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06

One application Of ManZan Pile
Remedy. for all forms Of Piles,
soothes, reduces Inflammation. sore
meas and itching. Price SOC guaran-
teed. Sold by A. G. Koeppen & Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06

Use Dewitts Little Early Risers.
pleasant little pills that are easy to
take. Sold by Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06

Operation for Piles will not be ne
cessary II you use ManZan Pile Rem
edy. guaranteed. Price 80 cents. Sold
by A. C. Koeppen & Bros
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06

open your heart to the sorrow Of
every man who comes to talk with
you about his troubles.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-06

will do you good.-Baker City Her
aid.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
The Sum mer Normal

The following complimentary
notice Of the work of Mrs. NJ. S.
Moffett, formerly of Lexington. in
connection with the Summer Nor
nal School at the University Of
Virginia, was sent out from Char.
lottesvil!e in Il announcement of
the school, to begin June 49,;
"The teachers class, in which
those teachers wishing to stand
the examinations held at the Uni
verify July Both and 31st, are
properly coached, is one of the at
iractive features of the summer
school. 1t is in charge of that most
capable Of Virginia teachers, Mrs.
Nj. s. Moffett, supervising princi-
pal of the Manassas schools. No
che person has, by her untlring of
forts and peculiar skill, done more
to guarantee to Virginia teachers
the ability to pass the examination
for first end second grade csrtih-
Gates than has Mrs. NJ otfett. Rela-
lively few of the hundreds of her
pupils taught at this summer school
have failed"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Council Proceedings

At the meeting of Town Coun.
Gil Thursday night, Mayor and all
councilmen were present.
At the request of EFT. Robinson,
the license tax on building compa-
nice wac fxed at $25 year fol
capital from $4,000 to $4,000,
and 500 on capital above $500
and not exceeding $50, 900.
The street running in front of
w. N. Keys and K. H. Gillock g
from Henry street was ordered
opened to Washington street. The
street committee recr mmended the
purchase of Frank Grigsby's house
at 81 900 for this pu pose.
Chief of Police Myers was re-
elected for the rest of the fiscal
year, and an appropriation of 500
was allowed for the quarter for
special services.
Applications for building per-
mits were received from Mrs,
Brawley, j. Ed. Beaver, Frank
Tankersley and Simon Jones. Re-
ferred to building committee.
Street committee instructed to
report on cost Of widening Jordon
street.
Fines reported imposed for May,
S642; collected, $50 80
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Tag Day Next Saturday

Tsg Day will be observed in Lex.
ington next Saturday, June 18th,
having been postponed from Mon
day, June LIST. The proceeds are
for the benefit of the Stonewall
Jackson Memorial Hospital in Lex
ington, under the auspices of the
Daughters OF the Jonfederacy.
On that day the town will be in
the hands of the ladies. They will
control the streets and occupy the
corners. Every citizen in town and
county must be tagged. Men, wo-
men, children and babies. County
friends are urged to come TO town
that day in order to swell the nu-
merous functions of the occasion.
Come and get tagged and help a
good cause.
The tags will sold at your own
price. You may buy as many as
you wish and as few as you desire.
A day of fun for you and benefit
for the hospital. Don't for get the
time and the occasion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Physicians to Organize

A preliminary meeting of the
physicians Of Rockbridge was held
ct the Lexington hotel Friday,
June 9Th, for the purpose of organ
izing a County Medical Associa-
ton. There were present Drs. A,
d, Estill of Lexing ton (chairman)
o. H. McCIung of Fairfield (secre-
tary), Robert Glasgow and G. M,
Burton of Lexington, G. C, Cole
man of Collierstown and j H.
Mapp of Buena Vista.
The following committees were
appointed to report at the next
meeting
Committee on constitution and
bylaws: Dire. j. H. Mapp, G. G..
Coleman and q. d. Meriwether.
Committee on membership: Drs.
Robert Glasgow, G. NJ. Burton and
Reid White
The next meeting will be held
Tuesday, June 10th, at 2 80 p. H.,
in the Office of DR. Glasgow. All
physicians of RockbrIdg5 are in
vited to meet at that time.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
High School Building Assured

The election yesterday in Lex
ington to determine whether or
not to issue bcnds for $4,000 for
the erection of a new High School
building on the Ann Smith Acad-
envy lot, resulted in III votes fa-
voring the proposition and II OPP
posing. There were 100 votes cast,
and one thrown out because i'm
properly prepared. The judges of
election were Messrs. j. w, Nc
Chung, j. M. Quisenberry and T.
H. Boley, and the clerks were
Messrs. j. S. Smith and Fred Outs
enberry.
The next step will be the issu-
ance of the bonds. Then plans will
be secured and the building let to
contract, so that it may be compile
ted at tie earliest practical BILE time.
A strong sentiment favors the
work being done local contractors,
which ought to be done if ossite,
A picture of the proposed new
building now in the window of
Stuart's book store, is attrao ting
considerable attention. The archi-
tect makes specially of school
buildings, and the picture shows
neat and CON Portable structure.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining In the Lexington
postoffice for the week ending June
l, 1908:
Alexander, Col. VIM. A.
Brent, Chas. s.
Brown, j. 7,
Benson, L. b.
Day, J. r.
Fox, Miss Elizabeth
Hosteller, w. d.
Harris, H. T,
Hostetter, Lewis.
Jackson, Miss Rosa
Kent, Miss Elesnor
Lewis, M. A. b. .....- .-.
Moore, r, H.
Musich, Troy
McGuffin, Jas.
Melurn, James
Pepton, J.F.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON, r. N.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
A Graud Family r1ediclne

1T gives me pleasure to speak a
good word for Electric B!tters," writes
Mr.. Frank Conlan of No. 436 Houston
ST., New York. It's grand family
medicine for dyspepsia and liver com.
plications; while for lame back and
weak kidneys it cannot be too highly
recommended" Electric Bitters regu.
late the digestive functions, purify the
blood, and impart renewed vigor and
vitality to the weak and debilitated OF
both sexes. Sold under guarantee at
b. II. Gorrell's drug store, SOC.