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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-18

The SANDER suit, to which the
News and Observer, Mr.. Thomas
Dixon. of New York, and ex-Judge
w. A. Montgomery, of Raleigh, were
parties, has been amicably settled
Neither Mr.. Dixon, Judge Mont
gomery nor the News and Observer
meant harm word". Judge Mont.
gomery provoked, Dixon retaliated
and the News and Observer told the
tale. Dixon discIaimed that hi.
statements were intended to reflect
upon Judge Montgomery's ances
tors; the News and Observer dis
closed the article merely as news
without malice; such has been de
ciared and all parties are delighted.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-18

Judge Hart has not yet delivered
his charge to the jury in the Cooper
case. Attorneys on both sides have
made numerous requests for instruc-
tons, and the Judge has been COM
PEELED to go over much of the work
he had completed. The charge when
complete will number about 10000
words, and will probably go to the
jury Wednesday 17th). Verdict
maybe rendered sometime in
June (?)
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-18
Dawson Items.
Cor. to The Commonwealth


Miss Myrtle Camp, of Rocky
Mount, is visiting her uncle, Mr.. J.
R. Holiday.
The bazaar, that was held at Mr.
W. H. Weeks last week for the bene-
fit Of the Women's Missionary So
ciety, was success.
Mr.. O. P. Stallings has decided
that there is more money in farming
than merchandising, so he has turn
ed his attention to this mode of bust
ness this year.
Mr.. w. E. Lawrence, of Enfield
was the guest Of Mr.. w. E. Messen
ger Sunday.
Miss Otelia Weeks, of Tillery, ii
visiting Miss Connie Weeks.
Rev. r. E. Peele, of South Carroll
ma, will conduct protracted meet
ing here commencing the fourth
Sunday in March.
Miss Katie Sharpe, of Berkley
Va, visited friends here one day las
week.
The farmers in this section are pro
crossing finely with their crops.
Mr.. j. R. Holiday and family at
tended services at Whitakers Chap
ell Sunday.
The writer had the pleasure o
visiting Mr.. N. B. Josey's Guam
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-18
Will Not Fill His Appointment.

Rev. GIG. Christian has been sum-
moned to the bedside of his father.
DR.. 5. P. Christian. of Richmond,
Va, who is in a critical condition
and not expected to recover. Mr..
Christian will not be able to return
IN time to meet his appointment at
Scotland Neck on next Sabbath,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-18
Publishers Announcement.

t;sa settled point in newspaper ethics that
editors and publishers are not responslbef tor the
views of correspondents, and the ublicatlon OF
communication does not mean that the eul'oI VI
nubIisher en- dorses the communication. The
COMMONWEALTH adheres t" these genera piiei-
pies.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-18

factory which is located in Scotland
Neck and was very much pleased
with it and think the guano he man.
ufactures will prove a great benefit
to the farmers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-18

Don't forget the meeting Of the
Teachers Association Friday in tn,
Graded School Auditorium. The
public should take deep interest ir
the work the teachers are doing, anc
should help them in their effort tt
improve school methods, and to ad
vance the cause of education in Hal
flax county.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24

Trudeaus classic experiment points
M IN the right direction. After IN
ocuiating q number OF rabbits with
tuberculosis ne confined a number
OF. them Indoors and turned the 9th
ers outdoors The latter AL rccov-
cred, while the former all died.
This experiment shows that a rab-
bit living upon It's natural food and
rnder a natural environment Is proof
against tuberculosis. There Is album
dant reason to believe this equally
true OF man.
In other words, tuberculosis Is not
necessary evil OF human. life but
Is a natural consequence OF erroneous
habits and departure from natural
conditions. Man Is naturally an out
door animal. A mole lives healthy
life in a burrow. A man must live
In the fresh air and the sunshine.
Medical Record.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24
omelalIy lanored.


On the relief train that had been
rushed to the scene OF the rsSWay
wreck was a newspaper reporter,
The first victim he saw was a man
whose eyes were in mourning and
whose left arm was in a sling. With
his hair full OF dirt. one end OF his
shirt collar flying loose and his coat
ripped up the back, the victim was
sitting on the grass and serenely con-
templating the landscape.
How many people are hurt?" ask
ed the reporter, hurrying up to him.
81 haven't heard OF anybody being
hurt, young man." said the other.
How did this wreck happeng"
81 haven't heard OF any wreck"
"You haven't. Who are you, any
how?"
81 don't know that It's any OF your
business, but I'm the claim agent OF
the road."-Chicago Tribune.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24
"s. 3. m the TaIlor's Shops.


did you ever notice the tailors
while measuring a man for a suit Of
clothes mix in a few letters occasion
ally among the numbers?" asked a
downtown lawyer recently to friend.
Whenever ] have been measured for
a suit of clothes the tailor always
said s.. b. l.. In a subdued voice 40
he took the measure for the length
OF my trousers. often wondered
what this secret signal meant. and on
one occasion made SO bold as to
ask, which plainly showed me that
the tailor did not wish me TO know
the meaning OF the mysterious s.. b.
l.. Well. never knew what these
letters meant until one day this win
ter, when stumbled across the
solution quite by accident. ! was
waiting 10 have my measure taken
while a strapplng big fellow was on
the rack. AS he measured the length
OF the trouser leg the tailor said;
3, s. b. L. Yes, came back the
reply from the big fellow. and d.
bow-legged, too All these years
tallors had been accusing me of being
slightly bow-legged.' and I had never
caught on until ] was practically told
the answer In the accidental way"
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24
A FooI,s Grand.

An Englishman Of the ever-serlouS
sort walked into the ONCE OF New
York liveryman and asked to see the
finest trotter he had for sale.
II don't care about price" insisted
the Britisher, "but 1t must be a very
fast horse"
The llveryman explained that he
had a horse whose speed could only
be shown at night when the roads
were clear.
meet me at / o'clock tomorrow
morning at the ClaFemont," he said;
"we'H be in Yonkers at 2 o'clock, and
that's going some"
Three hours later the Engiishman
rushed excitedly into the liveryman's
once. II don't want the horse" puff
fed the Englishman; Il won't have
II at ALL
"why not5 He's fast. insisted the
liveryman.
"But what could do In Yonkers at
2 o'clock in the morning?" replied
the Englishman.-Succes Magazine.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24
The
Gifts of the
Twins.
nv walter Leon Sawyer
azEaCaE7E5E7


plenty OF playmates for them
here at The Outlook" said Mr.. Ten
ney. cheerfully mo fear of their
running away from a crowded hotel,
Is there, Clara?
Mrs. Tenney smiled and sighed.
she did not like to dash her hus'
bands hopes, but she had had more
experience OF the ingenuity of the
twins.
.sPerhaps they might take notion
10 run away with it., she rejoined.
Meanwhile. having just landed on
the big piazza and cast a critical
glance about him. Master Phil Ten
ney had already perceived a chance
for amusement, and was preparing to
Chamber down the steps, to regain the
lawn.
Il fink I'd like to play wiz vat III
tie boy over Eere," he announced, as he
descended. And Miss Cora Tenney,
his twin, Endorsed the sentiment
while she initiated the action. Il
fink would, too" she said.
The parents raised no objection. SO
far from that. Mr. Tenney looked after
them fondly and proudly.
You watch" he said. They'll
make friends in just about a minute
It'n be the same with the rest Of the
children here, and in less than two
days all the grown folks in the hotel
Will be feeding candy and fruit to
those youngsters of ours, and taking
'em to drive, and petting them IN
every way. Never were such child
rem to get around people, believe"
Once more Mrs. Tenney signed.
This time II may have been a sigh OF
relief II was a comfort to know
THAT, whatever the twins might do,
at any rate they were miles away
from 'the Swamp"
The social instinct was very strongly
developed in Phil and Cora, and since
IN their own city neighborhood there
were few children OF their own age,
they sought companionship in amy and
every quarter, even the most unsa'
worry. Two days before. they had slip
ped away from home in the morning.
and only returned to their distracted
mother at ightfall-staggerin under
a burden OF WEAKNESS and dirt, but
bearing spoil from the expedition In
che form OF a dead pigeon, for which
they had exchanged silk scarf and
handkerchief.
Thereupon Mrs. Tenney, cutting
short her preparations. FASTENED TO
ihe resort at which she had planned
10 spend a part OF the summer.
Probably. she thought, II would do no
harm 10 get ahead OF time, for Phil
had slight cough and the doctor
said II would Improve IN mountain air.
she told heNeu, Zoo, that In .
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24

the manager, John And brevely, Y
not ioyously, Mr.. Tenney went.
Yet the manager was very nice
about II. ~such things will happen"
he said, with a rueful smile, "and
since you're here, you may &c wen
stay. Probably the mischief has al
ready been done"
SO the gifted twins went into quar-
antlne. WHITTIER, in the course OF the
next few weeks, they were followed by
many guests. As the manager fore
easted the mischief had been done,
y was quite too late to fee srom con-
agion, and quite number who had
escaped The common disease OF child
hoes now took their choice Of two.
wit most OF the patients and their
nurses the spirit OF philosophy pre-
vailed. Two or three made slurring
remarks about that woman's selfish
carelessness In bringing those child
rem there" but people in general real
lied that Mrs. Tenney was an limo
cent offender, and governed them
selves accordingly. On their account
she had small cause for uneasiness-
although she did shed tears when she
heard that Grandma Abbott had be
gun to whoop.
Observation-Disclosures everybody
been just sweet" the mother summed
up thoughtfully. as the family stood
awaiting the carriage on the morning
fixed for departure. And yet" she
added with sudden energy, i've often
felt like running away-just as Phil
and Cora do-and never want to
see this place again!"
What's the idea OF that?" inquired
Mr.. Tenney. with the proverbial den
sity of mere man.
"Why, people will never forget" his
wife explained. "K l should come
back here years from now, there'd
be somebody to say, That's the wo-
man who brought the sick children and
infected the house know I'd re-
member It II anybody else had done
It."
Mr.. Tenney, perceiving the useless
ness of consolation, attempted none.
Grandma Abbott had Just appeared at
a distant window, and me lifted his
hat. Then suddenly, as Phil and Cora
waved their hands to her, he turned
aside and chuckled.
Grandma said that these we're child
rem Of great gifts" he muttered. "She
was right So they we're. When one
OF 'em didn't give the whoopIng-cough,
the other stood ready to give the
measles"
But although the mother-who had
borne most OF the burden, as mothers
do-percelYed that that was joke,
she could not smile at 1t quite so
whole-heartediy as Mr.. Tenney
thought the merit OF the joke demand.
ed.-From Youths Companion.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24

The business OF one well known
firm OF opticians In England consists
largely in the manufacture OF horse
spectacles. The object OF the spec
tacles is to promote high stepping.
They are made OF stiff leather. en-
tirely closing the eyes OF the horse.
and the glasses used are deep con-
cave and large in size. The ground
seems to the horse to be raised, and
ne steps high, thinking he is go
ing uphill or has to step over
hcme obstacle. This system OF
spectacle is generally adopted
while the horse is young, and It's ct
feet on his step and action is said
to be remarkable. 1t has been dis
covered that the cause OF a horses
shylng is as a rule short sight, and u
is now suggested that the sight OF all
horses should be tested, like that Of
children.-Boston Transcript.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24


|oIi gray buds on the willow,
Warm moist winds from the bay,
aeoEl'1r out on the sandy beach,
And road my eager feet would reach,
That loads 70 the PARKWAY.
Dust on The waysldc flower,
THE mcadowiarks Turing tone
Is silent now. from the grasses tipped
with dew at the dawn, the pearls
have slipped
Far have Jared alone.
And then. by the alder thicket
The turn Of the road--and you!
Though the earth lie white In the
MONDAY heat.
On the swift storm follow our hur
rylng feet.
What do we care--we two!
From scrIbner's Magazine.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24


such risks az they ran when they
made surreptltious visits TO the
swamp and other city jungles.
And In the frst few days the mother
realized her hopes and saw her bus
bands prophecy confirmed. Pills
cough seemed easier. He and his sis
ter made friends with everybody.
Everybody helped take care Of them.
too, and even contested for the priv
ilege.
When the young people promoted
picnic, borrowing the twins" was
the first thing to be arranged, and the
twins were literally rewarded for
leanding the charm OF their presence.
After three OF four days Cora develop
ed symptoms OF a cold. and her
sneezes and snuffles and watery eyes
lessened, somewhat. her attractive
ness as plaything. But Phil -four
isied and grew In favor. and mothers
and grandmothers seemed as fond OF
him as were the children and unmar-
ried youth.
"The lad has great gifts, great
gifts.S declared Grandma Abbott, who
in spite Of a ponderous manner, was
sincere and warmhearted old lady.
"If he were mine, ] would dedicate
him to the Church and expect him to
become bishop.
would you not like to be bishop,
Philip?y she added.
Phil looked at her and gravely
weighed the question. -.
II fink, IL you please, I'd ravver be
a goldman and drive a cart he re-
piled. at length.
Eth? oh, yes, ! understand" Al
though disconnected, Grandma Abbott
stood by her guns. "He has great
gifts" she repeated.
She said that frequently: indeed.
so frequently that half in earnest, the
other guests took 1t up, applying 1t to
Phil whether he CHANGED to be sing
ing annie Laurie" or playing
Catch" or exhibiting his accomplish
ments as speller, when he spelled
every word with the same letters
cat" The guests admitted that
Cora also had great gifts-although
Il was true that when, following her
brothers lead, she would assert that
81 can stand on MY head, too" she al
ways collapsed in confusion and
tears.
Mr.. Tenney, coming up for Sunday,
and hearing OF the general admission
OF his children's genius, took It as a
matter of course. We'll, we knew
It long ago." he said. But what
makes 'em seem so dumpish tonigtht?"
Cora complained of being cold, so
put her to bed early" Mrs. Tenney
answered. Il think there's nothing the
matter with Phil, except that he's
tired His cough"
The mother stopped, started, and
clasped her hands. From the next
room there sounded the familiar cough
this time, however, with the addi-
ton Of an unmistakable whoop.
Mr.. Tenney rose and walked for
ward. Phil was awake, and smiling.
Hello, old mani" the father said.
What makes you cough that way?"
Watts how Johnny Ward coughs"
Phil explained, not without satisfac-
ton. Apparently Johnny Ward was
something OF a leader and hero. HE
had We pigeon. YOU know" Phil added.
"one of those horrid children they
met when they ran away TO the
swamp" Mrs. Tenney whispered. But
her husband, having had the expert
ence that befalls boy who is one of
a large family accustomed to catch
things" was already on hhs way to
the other crib. He peered at Cora's
forehead. lifted her sleeve, and
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24

Senator Claude HOdspeth OF El Pa
so. Texas. will introduce bill in the
Texas Legislature imposing a nne up'
on bachelors.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24

During the last fishing season the
Illinois River contributed 1850 tons
TO the markets OF the country Two
thirds OF the catch was carp.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24

Some people win do almost any
thing 10 save trouble. moralizes the
Philadelphia Record. while others are
equally anxious 70 get rid Of a.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-06-14
Mr.. W. A. REED DEAD.
Former Bryan Official Passed Away
at his Home in Marlin.


The many friends In this city OF MIR.
w. A. Reed OF Marlin. were shocked
yesterday morning when the news OF
his sudden death was received. City
Marshal Boyett received a telegram
bringing the sad message which stat.
ed that he was stricken with Apo.
plexy at II O'Clock on Saturday night
and died at o'clock Sunday morn.
ing.
Alr. Reed was q former well known
citizen OF Bryan. lie was about A.
years OF age and was born and reared
In the northern part of the county on
Payne prairie. His parents were MIR
and Mrs. Hugh Reed, pioneer settlers
OF this section.
After his marriage he came TO make
his home in Bryan and served the
city several years as Deputy City
Marshal. He made n good officer
and had many friends here. He re-
moved to Marlin two or three years
ago. Besides his good wife. he
leaves three children: Misses Ruby
and Licele Reed and Bruce Reed. all
OF whom have the deepest sympathy
OF their many friends In Bryan
and Brazos county.
Capt. and Mrs. r. =. Boyett went
to Marlin yesterday TO attend tha
funeral.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-06-14
ANOTHER BIG SPECIAL SALE.
Wilson & perden had the Crowds Sat.
urday and did a land Office 6usI-

Did you see the crowds? Did you
hear the noise? Did you see the green
handbills. the green tickets and the
green sidewalk? OF course you did.
Everybody I'm Bryan Saturday saw and
heard II all The commotion WAS
caused by the great price Strengthening
special sale put ON by Wilson a Der
den. and their store was certainly the
storm center all day. The crowds
were waiting for the doors TO open
at $3.50 and the house was crowded
until night.
The reporter for the Eagle called
twice during the morning but the
crush was so great II was impossible
10 get back to the rear of the store
for a word with the proprietors. A
great many extra statesmen were EN-
ployed, but the force was not any
thing like enough. II was soon evil
dent that they could not handle the
crowds and couple OF drummers,
who are expert statesmen were pres
sed into service, and everybody was
busy all day.
The prices were cut to the bone aud
the goods marked IN plain figures and
the people were not slow In realizing
that the offerings were real, live, sure
enough bargains.
The sale was a great success on the
opening day and the prices made will
keep the store crowded through all
o. this week. The proprletors are
highly gyati;ied with the results Of the
opening day.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-06-14
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

Advertisers will please take notice
that to insure the appearance Of thei.
ads on the day The copy Is brought In,
copy for Daily ads. both new and
changes, must reach the office not
later than 10 o'clock a. m. on the day
the ads are to appear. Copy for ads
In the Weekly must reach the office
by Tuesday afternoon, not later than
$50.
All notices Of church services, and
all other notices, must be In the office
by II O'Clock Of the day they are to
appear.
II Is our purpose 10 make the Eagle
prompt 10 the minute and to this II
is necessary to have fixed rules. Our
friends and patrons will aid US greatly
by complying with the above.
THE EAGLE PRINTING co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-06-14
JOE THOMAS DEAD.
A Splendid Former 5razos County
Citizen Passed Away at Fl. Worth.

Prof. ]. l. Cobb and MIR. Joe Sam
pie OF Tabor, who were called TO Fl
Worth Saturday by the serious Ill
ness OF their broiher.in.law. Nlr. Joe
Thomas. returned last night and
brought the sad news OF his death. He
died at the hospital in Fort Worth
yesterday morning after q long Ill
ness. His home was al Graham.
Young county. and he was taken III
there a month or more ago, and some
weeks ago he was taken 10 a hospital
in Fort Worth and an operation per
formed for abscess Of the lung. He
stood the operation well and Il was
thought that his recovery would be
rapid. but complications set mp and
he grew worse the latter pert OF las
week aud continued to sink rapidly
until the end care az the hour stated
yesterday.
Mr.. Thomas was 81 years Of age
and was born and reared In this coun-
ty on Cottonwood prairie. lie was
splendid christian gentleman in all
that that term implies and no man
In the county stood higher os a man,
a citizen. n neighbor and friend. He
was consistent member OF the Bap-
list church. and that faith that guild
ed him in health. led him IN triumph
through the dark valley Of the shad'
ow OF death.
He removed 10 Graham, Young coun'
ty about two years ago in the interest
o. his health. but the final results
were not what he hoped for He
leaves a wife and three childrne, also
his aged mother and other relatives
and they have the profound sympa-
thy OF all.
Mr.. ]. b. Priddy Of this city. who
was with him at the time of his death
accompanied the remains 10 his home
at Graham, whore he was laid to rest
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-06-14
BRYAN. TEXAS, JUNE IA. 1909.
POLITICS IN MEXICO.

In the coming election in Mexico
there will he no OPP sition to the re-
election OF President Diaz, but there
will be a contest between Nice-Presi-
dent Corral and General Reyes, Cover
nor of the state Of Nuevo Leon.
Diaz is eighty years old and the
presidential term is for six years, so IN
the course of nature i, is probable that
the vice-president will become presi-
dent in few years. The principal
issue is Hartman.
Hartman has succeeded in secur-
Ing concessions from the Diaz govern
ment that will enable him to control
the transportation system OF the Ie-
public and moreover, many millions
of dollars are to be paid him for run
ming the transportation system IN his
own interest.
The Corral party favor Hartman
while the Reyes party oppose him.
But heretofore Diaz and his crowd
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-06-14

No great work can be accomplish
ed without organization. But organ
ization has It's dangers, chief OF which
is graft. unfortunately there are cum
ming and unprincipled men always on
the lookout for opportunities to get
into positions Of trust which they can
use for purposes Of graft. Organiza-
tons OF farmers, of laboring men, OF
business men and Of professional men
are always infested with these vermin'
and even the fraternal orders and the
churches are not exempt. Look out
for the CRATER.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-06-14

Last year the postofice department
al Washington threatened to dlscon-
tinue rural routes where the roads
were not kept in satisfactory condition,
then there were more threats that
trouble would follow II boxes were
NOT handy for carriers, and now they
want the route carrier TO sell hity
cents worth of stamps every trip or
give up his job. They must think
the farmers have plenty of time to
FIX things and write letters.