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The Foot Path to Peace.

To be glad of life because it gives
you the chance to love and to work
and to play and to look up at the
stars; to be satisfied with your pos
sessions but not contented with your
self until you have made the best of
them; to despise nothing in the world
except falsehood and meanness; and
to fear nothing except cowardice; to
be governed by your admirations
rather than your disgusts; to covet
nothing that is your neighbor's ex-
cept his kindness of heart and his
gentleness of manners; to think sell
dom of your enemies, often of your
friends; and every day of Christ; and
to spend as much time as you can.
with body and with spirit, in Cod
out-of-doors; these are little guide
posts on the foot path to peace
Henry Van Dyke.
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Beneficial in Severe Cases.

I1dgefeld, Tenn.
DR.. kilmer & Co.. Binghamton, N. Y.
Gentlemen:-I hardly know how to
express my appreciation for the good
your Swamp-Root has done me. |
had been greatly troubled with my
kidneys, and with pain in my back;
also with what the doctors termed
inflammation of the neck of the blad-
der. Sometimes my back would get
in such shape that was almost help
less. had tried several doctors and
medicines to no good effect, and fin
ally noticed in some paper where
DR.. Kilmer proposed to send a sam
pie bottle of his kidney medicine.
Swamp-Root. free by mail. | sent
at once and received promptly a
sample bottle. After taking it |
found it did me good. then pur-
chased two bottles from aur mer-
chant, Mr.. w. J. iIlizer. After TAX
ing the medicine felt like new
man, and each day rode five miles to
teach school. You are at liberty to
use this letter, or refer anyone to me.
as will always be glad to tell them
what a wonderful remedy this
Swamp-Root is. MIR. James Ivens.
Of Saundersville, Tenn, is taking it
with good results.
ID. A. MONTGOMERY,
Member Tennessee Legislature.
Rural Route No. 2l. EdGeheld. Tenn.
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The Test 1ha! Tells.
DOthan Ala lar

Dothan, Ala, Jan. u, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamtcn, n. Y.
Gentlemen:-About one year ago
two Of my children suffered badly
from weak kidneys and diabetes;
their urine was very bad and they
would have severe spells Of dizziness.
and were all run down in health. |
was just about discouraged. ] tried
several remedies and finally doctor,
but they did not seem to improve |
knew a friend wnowas taking Swamp
Root for kidney trouble with good
results, and | decided to get some
for the children. | noticed there was
some improvement after they had
taken two large bottles, and continu-
ed to give it to them until they had
taken half dozen bottles and were
we'll on the road to recovery. think
Swamp-root has done more for nv
children than any other medicine |
have tried and recommend it to one
having children who suffered as mine
did. R. w. LINSENBY.
City Clerk, Dothan, Ala.
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A Contractor.

Donaldsonville, Ga, Jan. 20, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., ,Bingbampton,N N. Y.
Gentlemen:-About four years ago
| suffered from kidney trouble and
rheumatism in my hips. The pain
across my back became so severe
that | could hardly straighten up
and could not walk without dragging
my feet. | would urinate frequent
y and would have to rise two or
three times during the night, caus-
ing me to suffer from loss Of sleep.
And with the pain | was all run
down and began to lose flesh. ! saw
Swamp-Root advertised and bought
one bottle to try it. After taking it
| felt better and could sleep all right
at night. ! continued to take it un-
til | had taken four large bottles.
| was entirely free from any pain in
the back and began to gain in weight.
always recommend Swamp-Root to
my friends as | think the cure in my
case remarkable.
Yours very truly,
NJ. H. HICKSON,
Donalsonville, Ga.
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Mail Carriers Experience.
Blountville, II

BlOuntville, Tennessee.
have been a rural letter carrier
for over five years. Some two years
ago | was taken with severe pains in
my back. | used medicine from my
family physician for several months
without any benefit. A friend, Mr..
J. D. Nelson, advised me to try your
Swamp-Root, had no faith in it. |
continued to grow worse and at last
decided to try this remedy and
bought Of Long Bros. a fifty-cent
bottle which gave me great relief.
then bought two one-dollar bottles,
which l can truthfully say have com
pletely cured me.
Had it not been for Swamp-Root,
| would have been compelled to quit
the rural free delivery service.
| advise all mail carriers who get
pains in their back that Swamp Root
will cure them.
was SO bad that very often my
wife would have to help me to arise.
II. B. HENDRICKSON,
Rural Letter Carrier, Route No. 2.
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may be killed by crushing or by
dropping in little kerosene.

may be killed by crushing or by
dropping in little kerosene.
SPRAY WITH PURE KEROSENE =
When the bugs are abundant on
worthless plants they may be killed
with pure kerosene. With the aid
Of small spray pump a large num-
ber of bugs may be killed in a few
hours.
Arsenical poisons are not effective
against this insect, which feeds by
sucking the plant juice.
Kerosene emulsion of Is or 20 per
cent concentration is used with sue
cess for killing small or half-grown
bugs, but this treatment will not
kill many adults. By following the
suggestions made above, the young
bugs will not become numerous, but
whenever spraying does become
necessary kerosene emulsion is the
best remedy to Use.
r. |. SMITH,
Entomologist.
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A Prominent Mason.
Jackson. Ter

JACKSON, tennessee.
According TO my experience, do
not consider that there is anything
to equal Swamp-Root for kidney af-
fection.
Twice it relieved me when was
completely helpless.
The last time was travelling in
Texas, when my kidneys become af-
fected, and for ten days | suffered
excruciating pains, accompanied
with severe chills. Several years
previous. having been relieved of a
similar attack, | naturally sought re-
lief as before from Swan Root.
After using four of the large size
bottles, was completely restored
and went on my way rejoicing and
praiSing Swamp Root. This was
three years ago and | have had no
indication of return Of the afflic-
ton.
/ C. SMITH In % Mason
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The Value Of a Remedy is Pf0yen by
Its Cures.

Elkwood, Ala, Dec. IA, 1908.
DR.. kilmer & Co.. ,Binghampton, N Y.
Dear Sirs:-I have derived such
great benefit from the use of your
remedy, Swamp Root, that | believe
it to be most important for the pub
lie to know its worth. For the past
ten years | have been the most mis-
cradle of men. Did not know what
the trouble was but had to urinate
very frequently both day and night
was all pufTed up generally. Could
not sleep more than a couple of
hours at a time. was greatly distl ess-
ed after eating a meal ard was about
worn out. ] had tried nearly every
thing | could see advertised and
hear of, without helping me to any
great extent, unit! finally in October
last at Ripan, Wis, | purchased a
one dollar bottle Of Swamp-Root and
commenced taking it according to
directions and ! followed that with
another bottle and experienced such
great relief and benefit from same
that purchased five dollars worth
at Huntsville, Ala, and continued its
use and am now taking it, but in
smaller doses and twice a day in
place of four times day and believe
by the time present supply is used
up will be entirely we'll am feel
ing better now than for ten years
past. Can eat aud sleep first class.
in fact ] am feeling so good that |
resist telling you about it. You are
at liberty to publish this testimonial
should you wish.
Very Respectfully,
THOS. STALLARD. u. S. A., Retired,
Box z, R. r. No 2. Elkwood, Ala.
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Court Room Scene.
r. |. SMITH,
Entomolcgist.

Witness on stand. Brilliant law
yer questioning witness.
What is your name?
$50 that is your name, is it?
"You are sure of that?
"Do you state as fact that it is
not the name of a neighbor?
"How long have you had this name!
"You have, have you?
How old are you?
"How long have you been that
old?
"How old were you two years ago?
How old will you be next year?
care you acquainted with the de-
ceased, who is now dead?
What time did you see him last?
'You say it was $40?
"Are you sure it was not 9:35?
$50 it was $50, you say?
Have you not stated to others
that it was 9:23?
What kind of clothes were you
wearing?
What was your object in wearing
them?
"Have you ever worn clothes be-
fore.
"Was the street running south and
east or north and west?
"Is that it's usual position?
Ibid you cut your grandmother
throat in 1872?
"You did not?
"You say you did not?
"You deny that you did?
'Can you state the rule in Shelley's
case?
"Very well, you may stand aside"
New York American.
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baptist Minister.

Brinson, Ga, Jan. 20, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Birghamton, n. Y.
Gentlemen: Some time ago suf-
fered severely with pain in my back
and hips. My back panied me con
tinually and | felt miserable. A
friend recommended Swamp-Root.
| obtained and took the contents of
two bottles when | felt relief. My
back has not troubled me since and
can thoroughly recommend Swamp
Root to anyone suffering from kid
ney troubles, as | find it afforded me
great relief.
Yours very truly,
REV Z. T. DAWSON.
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A Clergyman.

New Roads, La, Jan. %, 1909
DR.. Kilmer & Co., ,Binghampton.N. Y.
Dear Sirs:-I write today to the
public that your Swamp-Root cured
me of kidney trouble. | was almost
past going; having spasmodic spells
with my kidneys that were breaking
down my constitution. The best
medical aid was employed and they
pronounced my trouble as alkali in
the kidneys, but were unable to do
me any permanent good.
| took four bottles Of SWamp-Root
and became a we'll man. This was
six years ago and have had no trace
Of the trouble
Yours for suffering men,
Rev. J. r. TAYLOR,
Pastor Baptist Church, New Roads,
La.
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Results II Has Proved.

Dothan, Ala, Jan, y, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer K Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
Dear Sirs s-Have been suffering
more or less from kidney trouble for
the last five years and was induced
to try your Swamp-Root. Am hap
py to say, or give you testimonial,
that it has cured me. am travel
ing salesman for Messrs. Colgate &
Co., New York, and am always trav-
cling on the road. Drinking the
different waters affected my kidneys.
Yours Respectfully,
SAMUEL. WOLF.
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This is the most dangerous time OF
the year to catch cold, and it is the
hardest time to cure it. II you should
take cold, a few doses of Kennedy
Laxative Cough Syrup will act very
promptly. Its laxative principle cures
the cold by gentle but natural action
of the bowels. Children especially like
Kennedys Laxative Cough Syrup, as
it tastes nearly as good as maple sugar.
It is sold by E. T. Whitehead Co.
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Results after Using.

Boston, Ga, Jan. l3, 1909.
DR.. Kilner & Co., Bi1ghamton. n. 7.
Gentlemen:-Some time ago was
troubled with kidney trouble. |
thought for some time | was suffer
ing with Diabetes. | had severe
pains in my back and hips. A friend
recommended Swamp-Root and de-
cided to give it trial. obtained a
bottle from g druggist and after TAX
ing a few doses, felt relieved. After
taking several bottles the pain was
entirely gone and have not suffered
the slightest since. | cannot be toe
enthusiast. in my praise Of this won
derful medicine and Il gives me great
pleasure to give my testimonial in re-
gard TO its merits.
J. g. ROUNTREE,
Former Mayor az! Member Legisla-
ture.
We have sold Mr.. Rountree Swamp
Root and have also sold it IN num-
Der of cases for kidney trouble and
always with perfect satisfaction.
J. C. Adams & Sons.
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A Georgia Woman.
Sparks, Ca, Jan. II

Sparks, Ca, Jan. IL, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
Gentlemen:-Some time ago vas
troubled with kidney trouble; had
severe pains in my back and hips.
Was treated by a physician, but with
out any benefit. | noticed some
Swamp-root advertising and resolved
to give it trial. After taking four
bottles | was completely cured. Have
not suffered any pain at all since and
can recommend Swamp-Root to any
one suffering from kidney trouble
Sincerely.
MRS. E. V. STEVENS.
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Fully Satisfied.

Waycross, Ga, Jan. 9Th, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co. ,Binghampton, N. Y.
Dear Sirs:-During last October |
suffered from my kidneys.
] consulted my physician, who pre-
scribed for me, but his treatment
did not benefit me. After reading
some Swamp-Root literature, de-
cided to give it a trial. After
taking few doses, felt somewhat
relieved, and after two one dollar
bottles had been taken, | had no
pain and was completely cured. |
have not had the slightest pain in my
back or hips since. From my own
experience, | can cheerfully recon-
mend Swamp-Root to any one suffer
ing from kidney trouble.
Yours very truly,
SIMON MARTIN.
Mr.. Martin conducts carting and
transfer business.
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''Its three years since l was in this
city," said the stranger as he finish
ed his dinner. "City looks the same"
Il don't find much change" re-
marked the waiter as he took up the
dime that was left from, the dollar
bill.-Puck.
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We say without hesitation that De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills are
llneoualed for weak kidneys, backache,
Inflammation OF the Bladder and all
urinary disorders. They are antlseptlc
and act promptly. We sell and recon-
mend them. +. I. Whitehead Co.
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Little Willie Say, pa, what is a
hypocrite?
Pa-A hypocrite, my son, is a man
who publicly thanks the Lord for his
success and then gets mad every
time anybody insinuates that he isn't
mainly responsible for it himself.
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Simpkins---That fellow Muggins
beats the world on snoring---he runs
the scale on every snore.
Tompkins---I suppose then. on sec
ond thought, you might call his snor-
ing sheet music. Puck.
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The best known pills and best pills
made are DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
They are small, easy to tax, gentle and
certain, and are sold by E. T. White
head Co.
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DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil is the
best remedy for that often fatal disease
Group. Has been used with success
in our family for eight years. Mrs.
L. Whiteacre. Buffalo, n. Y.
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For mild, easy action of the bowels,
single dose of Doan's Regulets is
enough. Treatment cures habitual
constipation. % cents Il box. Ask
your druggist for them.
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MATTERS OF GENERAL INTEREST.
What is TraDspirihg in North Carolina
And Other States.

A report sent out by the Corpora
ton Commission on the condition Of
the State private and savings banks,
shows that there are 311 banks of
these classes in operation in the
State. The total capital stock is
1852, 900; surplus 17,000,G GOO; un-
divided profits $l,431 900; deposits
$50, 100000; total resources S48, ,954,-
900. The increase in resources in
twelve months is 81 100000 which is
considered very fine showing.
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An all-round genius is a fellow
who does everything exceptionally
well except making a living. Puck.

stops itching instantly. Cures piles.
eczema, salt rheum, tetter. itch, hives.
hCrpes. scabics-Doan', Ointment. At
any drug stole
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-18

During the past session Of the Ger
eral Assembly, a bill was passed that
provided one more legal holiday for
the State of NorthCarolina, this being
April 18th. AS is we'll known by
those who are interested in the his
tory Of this State. April 18th was the
date of the Halifax resolution that
preceded the adoption of the United
States Cons titution. With this date
included, there are seven legal holi-
days during the year in this State by
Statute.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-18

The jury in the case of John c..
Lumsden, "a native of North Carolina,
on trial in the Supreme Court of New
York, charged with the murder of
Harry Suydam, brought in a verdict
of manslaughter in the first degree.
Several welI-known North Carroll
mans, among them Mayor James E.
Johnson, of Raleigh, and William H
Bagley, a brother of Ensign Bagley,
testified in behalf of Lumsden. Ex-
Governor Charles 3. Aycock appear
ed for the defense, and declared that
the evidence showed that the killing
of Lumsden was accidental, occur
ring in the struggle for Lumsden's
revolver before the latter had taken
it from his pocket.
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Dr.
aUnvoaw
Thee,
ma
AT all dealers in and
With Every BotleSee Inside Wrapper
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The Anthracite Coal operators
met the committee of hard coal
miners in Philadelphia last week,
and fatty refused to grant the
miners any of the demands they pro-
posed, but proposed that the present
working agreement, which expires
March 31st, be renewed for another
three years. This decision was not
a surprise to the miners, but came
as a sore disappointent to them. The
chief reason that the operators Of
fered for their refusal was that any
increase in the cost of production
would necessitate an advance in the
price of coal, and that such all ad-
vance was impracticable that the
wages in the Anthracite mining in.
dustry were already at high level,
and could not be increased.
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it from his pocket.
The Legislature, in defeating the
bill to authorize the purchase of
Captain Ashes History Of North Car
olina for rural schools, placed itself
on record as opposed to the unmakng
of history, says one writer in COM
mending its action, whether it be re-
membered as a history-making As
sembly or not. Captain Ashe, in his
history, sets aside the Mecklenburg
Declaration Of May goth, IT'S in
favor of the resolves of May 81, ,1775.
Many expressions of criticism have
been made concerning this change of
date that Captain Ashe would make
in the history Of North Carolina.
In his biographical history of North
Carolina, ''The Story of the People, "
Captain Ashe says that it was on the
Goth Of May, IT'S that the Commit
tee of safety in Mecklenburg declar-
ed for independence. Now he comes
forward and changes the date, his
reason for so doing being, that af-
ter careful consideration of all the
available authorities, he is convinced
that the resolutions were passed
May 31st, instead Of 10th, 1775.
Francois Xavier Martin, however,
the nearest historian to the time of
the Mecklenburg Declaration fixes
May Goth, as the proper date.
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The corn Judging day that was
held in Hertfort, N. c., was pro-
nounced an unqualified success
by those who attended it. A
large gathering of farmers assemb-
led, and many of them brought exhib-
it's Of seed corn. The purpose of the
meeting, as projected by Congress
man Small, acting with the State
and Federal Departments of Agri-
culture, was to increase the interest
Of farmers in the proper selection of
seed, and thus to cause the perman-
ent improvement Of the corn crop.
Speeches were made by men connect
ed in some way with agricultural
interests or departments, after which
the business Of the meeting was gone
into, and the organization Of the
Eastern Carolina Corn Grov 'ers' Asso-
citation was effected.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28
Local Laconics.

William Booth of New London was in Westerly Wednesday.
 The losses by fire in the Potter Langworthy block have been satisfac- torily adjusted.
 A class of ten candidates were in- itiated in the Westerly Jungle of Tigers, Wednesday evening.
 A delegation from Deborah lodge. Order Eastern Star. visited the lodge in Mystic. Tuesday night making the trip by trolley.
 Bishop McVickar will preach the sermon at the Monday evening service of the seventy fifth anniversary of Christ Episcopal church. Westerly.
 The members of the Westerly town council will meet this (Tbursdsy) eve ming as board of canvassers to cor rect the voting list to be used in Tuesdays elections.
 Miss Katherine D. Bennett left Westerly for New &ork Wednesday. and will sail from there today (Thurs day) for Bremen in the steamship Prinz Frederick Wilhelm. She win spend several months in Berlin in recreation and study.
 John McCloy. formerly of Westerly. now of New London. was severely bit ten by a dog, Tuesday afternoon. The dogs were fighting and MT McCloy assisted in their separation. One of the animals bit him in the hand and arm, the wounds requiring medical at tention.
 Judge Edward NJ. Burke has been selected toastmaster for the annual dinner of the Young Mems Republican club of Westerly. The regular speak . CTS are Percy Gardner and Richard w. Jennings of Providence. and ex- Gov. George H. Utter and Samuel H. Davis of Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-28

With two vaudeville and moving picture houses in full sway in Vest erly and the younger element down to the minute in all that relates to sports. is in marked contrast to the conditions that prevailed here less than thirty years ago. when things that are now encouraged would not then be tolerated. Rev. Frederic Den ison author of Westerly and Its Wit nesses, wrote in 1878, of the public amuscments in this style. which is even more interesting reading today than when it was penned twenty mine, years ago:
 Each generation has it's popular pastime. Of late the young men of our country have awakened a very warm enthusiasm for forming boat clubs and indulging occasionally in rowing matches. The young men of Westerly-athletic clerks and strong armed mechanics--have had their two organizations of this kind and their long, light, beautiful boats.
 There exists also at present a fash ion, which is we'll nigh a fever. of ball playing. Every village has it's three such companies-the Niantics, the Pawcatucks and the Emmets. Among these the spirit of rivalry was high and constant; the smooth lands around the town were the arenas where they contended for victory and where crowds of people resorted to witness the contests. A club also ex- isted at White Rock. The young la dies, meanwhile with the less robust and muscular of the male sex. may be seen on many lawn and quiet house lot engaged in the popular game of croquet. This amusement, as well as the ball playing, has been reduced to a sort of science, calling into use text books, lessons and ulnpires.
 Westerly has never given it's moral sanction to card playing or billiards. An attempt to open a billiard saloon In 1866 was promptly put down by the public voice; but in 1867, tables were licensed on the Stonington side Picnics, secular and religious (con- nected with Sabbath schools) have been in vogue foY~a generation. Par ties visit all localities, especially Moves beach Watch Hill, Osbrook grove and Lantern hill
 The town is annually visited by circuses, attended by musicians, sing CTS and clowns. always drawing around them the lower class of soci- ety. and. while ministering to the amusements of the hour. leaving srain of low and dissipating memories.
 Since the opening of public halls in Westerly, various wandering compa-