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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-05-14

Miss Mona Wilson is the first WON
an in England to be appointed as mem LEI
Der Of the home Office committee. H2f
duty will be to inquire into factory acct
dents, especially those in which women
and children are the sufferers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-05-14

The Dead sea is one-third solid mar
ter, the greater part of which IS SAT-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-05-14
The Masculine Man.

The arrival in London of a new fashion
in moustaches, which, becoming beauti-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-05-14

No. Is (State(-Joseph De Blazio ct al,
plaintiffs in error, VS.. state of Wisconsin,
defendant in error. Reversed, new trial
No. STE. II. Palm, respondent, VS.. W. J.
Probert ct al, appellants. Affirmed.
No. 23S-F. NJ. Hasbrouch appellant, VS.
Armour & Co. ct al, respondents. AT
firmed
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
Solitary Prisoner For 81 Years.

Jesse Pomeroy, who is known as
the most notorious life prisoner N
America, today began his 33d year
of his confinement in the State pris-
on in Charleston. When he was IA
years old Pomeroy was sentenced to
solitary confinement for life for tor
turing and numbering little children.
Since the gates Of the prison closed
behind him 80 years ago he has seen
no human face except that Of his
mother, who has been permitted to
visit him at rare intervals. Even
his food has been passed to him by
unseen hands. His exercise has been
confined to a small corridor set aside
for his exclusive use. He has never
required the attendance Of physi-
clan during his long confinement,
nor has he ever requested to see the
prison chaplain. Despite his long
Incarceration, Pomeroy is said to
still have hopes cf pardon, though
he has never been given the slightest
encouragement Boston, Mass. Dis
patch 7th
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
CoaliDg in a Modern Navy.

You know what coaling in modern
navy is: a game, fray, like football
or target practice, between ship and
ship. between nation and nation.
Every man o'-war gang that handles
the hoists and coal bags knows the
best loads of the Channel Fleet, Of
our Pacific Fleet, just as a baseball
"fan" keeps batting averages on the
tip of his tongue Making sport
ing contest of coaling, with crew
wagering against crew, is the only
mitigation of the sordid but neces-
sary wrestle with a collier. All doors
are locked, all air-ports closed, so
that even the wardroom country
stiles, and still the black dust pol
lutes your bunk. No watch officer
can get shore leave; all don dun
garees and pitch in to rig tn" whips
to weigh and tally every load; te
run them to the matches with then
own hands, thus boosting along the
blueiackets' ambition. = Robert
Dunn, in September Everybody's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
COMING TO AMERICA.
Seymour, British Admiral, Was Friend
of Dewey At Manila.

Ever since Admiral Seymour, who
is soon to visit the United States,
stood at Dewey's back at Manila
Americans have had an exceptionally
warm place in their hearts for him.
Later, when he commanded the ALI
ed forces in a gallant but unsuccess-
full attempt to relieve Peking in 1900,
he again endeared himself to all who
read the reports concerning the ex-
pedition.
Admiral Seymour was in command
of the China station. He was al
ready an old friend of Admiral
Dewey, and, though not at Manila
during hostilities, it was undoubted-
ly because of his general orders that
the English ships backed Dewey so
we'll.
After the battle Of Manila the Ger
mans modified at Manila a stronger
fleet than that under the American
commander. Their officers and men
displayed sympathy for the Span
iards and showed disregard for the
blockade established. On the occas-
ion when Dewey learned that cruis-
er had landed provisions at Manila
the American admiral sent his flag
lieutenant to Rear Admiral Won
Diedrich to inform him of his Eek
traordinary disregard of the usual
courtesies of naval intercourse, ,"
and to say that if he wants a fight he
can have it right now.
This notification was followed by a
disavowal of the action of the cruiser.
When the joint army and navy op-
erations against Manila began Aug
ust IS, 1898, the German and French
men-of-war occupied position
northwest of the city, from which
they commanded the American sta
ton. The English and japanese lay
off Cavite near the Americans.
The Americans feared that the
Germans might fire on them during
the bombardment of the city. This
fear was quieted when Captain Chi
cester, senior British naval officer,
placed his ships between the German
admiral and Dewey. Captain Chi
cester undoubtedly acted under gen
eral instructions from Admiral Sey-
mour.
1t may be said that during the en-
tire war with Spain Admiral Sey-
mour and the men under him acted
as seconds for Dewey and his sailors
They offered moral aid when Ger
many and France were making
things trihe uncomfortable for the
Americans. Baltimore Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
Great Cave Discovered.

That mammouth caves. containing
caverns large enough to contain a
city office building. with natural
stone bridges exceeding in beauty
and grandeur those of Utah and Vir-
ginia, exist in northwestern Arizona,
is officially announced by Professor
Edgar T. Hewitt, director of the
branch of the School of Mexican
Archaeology located at Sante Fe, n.
Mex. Stories of the existence of
these wonderful natural cavern have
been told by Indians of that section
for centuries, but were thought by
white men to be merely legends.
Prof. Hewett organized an expedi-
ton, which started from Gallup, n
Mex. After q seven days journey
by pack mule the caves were reach.
ed. Indians guided them to the spot
and conducted them through the
gigantic underground passages
Prof. Hewett, who is in Denver, gave
publicity to the story Wednesday
He will make another expedition II
the caves next spring. Denver Dis
patch to New York Times.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
The Land Is Not Wanted.

State Department officials are of
the opinion that it is of little conse-
uuence to the United States what
lands DR.. Cook has discovered on
his way to the North Pole, SO far as
actual territorial possession is con-
cerned.
1t is recalled by the department
officials that ever since 1923 Ameri-
can explorers in both the Arctic and
Antarctic have discovered vast areas
of land to which no claims were ever
made. Admiral Wilkes found in the
Antarctic a territory Of more than
100000 square miles in area and DR..
Kane made large discoveries in the
Arctic, but no effort has been made
by the United States to assert its
right to them. General Greely, some
years ago located lands which never
before were known to exist.
AS to the particular territory
which DR.. Cook is said to have dis
covered, the statement was made to
day that it was quite probable that
these lands would be found to be an
extension of the mainland of Green
land and, if so, they belong to Den
mark. Washington Dispatch 9th.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
Styles for Elderly Women.

Fashions for elderly women are
very liberal nowadays. The ordinary
outdoor costume Of the Up-to-date
matron consists of a two or three
piece tailored suit Of cloth and to-
que Of convincing but not aggressive
smartness. If a two-piece suit IS
worn, tailored shirt-waist of silk,
harmonizing in color with the cos
tune, usually affords the completing
touch, although many women prefer
a washable waist. For afternoon or
church wear arather handsomer cos
tune is assumed made of chiffon
broadcloth, perhaps, and decorated
with embroidery or braided design
in soutache or rat-tail. Sometimes
a cloth gown is worn with coat of
moire or ottoman silk of matching
color, bit Of fine, soft lace, in the
form of jabot, finishing the neck,
while ruff1es to match appear at the
wrists. The New Idea Woman's
Magazine for October.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
When Well Raise Sheep.

"Not even our childen are allowed
as much liberty as the worthless ours
that make sheep farming impossi-
ble." This is declaration by the
Board of Agriculture OF Massachu-
setts. The "official farmers" have
taken up the fight Of the sheep
against the dogs and have declared
war on the latter. So it seems there
are states outside the South where
there is an outcry against the ours
being given preference over sheep;
where the legislators either neglect
their duty in the protection of an
important industry or are afraid to
do it. But if the farmers who want
to raise sheep will go on agitating
the matter the sheep will have their
day some of these times. General
Atlas Jones Dargan, "of the Pee Dee
river country" used to say there
would be big money in sheep raising
in this State if the farmers could on
~ devise some means whereby to
keep the dogs from getting all the
mutton and the briars all the wool.
Charlotte Observer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
Population Of the Earth.

The latest authoritive estimate Of
the earth by continents is as follows:
Asia, $50, 900, 900; Europe, $50, ,0O0,-
900; Africa, 127, 600, 900; North Am
erica, 80 900, 900; South America, &c.
42O, 900; Australia, 1,730, 900; polar
regions, 100000. This brings the
totals of the earth's population up
to /, ,487, 100000.
It is estimated that there are in
the world 401, 100000, people who
speak the seven different languages
of Europe: English, French, Ger
man, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and
Russian. Of this number III. .1O0,-
OOo or PIT per cent of the whole
speak the English language. The
German and Russian languages come
next in Importance, about rs, 200, 600
people speaking each of them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
How Farming Pays.

Twenty years ago the farm of Mr..
W. S. Cobb, of Lumber Bridge, Robe
son county, could have been purch-
ased for two thousand dollars. This
year, under his expert management
he has already grown crops worth
S23. .213 on that farm and on part
Of the land he has second crop of
cotton which gives promise of max
ing a bale to the acre. He has also
grown enough wheat, oats and corn
to run the whole farm. Mr.. Cobb
believes there is money in farming
in fact he knows it and he is of the
opinion that the supreme need of
North Carolina today is expert agri-
cultural education and that the
schools should more and more train
the boys and girls for living on the
farm. He wishes to see the chief
emphasis at the A. & M. College
placed upon agricultural rather than
mechanical education. What Mr..
Cobb has done every graduate from
the A. & M. College and every other
young man who will mix brains anc
expert knowledge with industry de
termination can do in farming II
North Carolina.
Messrs. John and Samuel Wilkin
son. who were born on a farm neal
Pantego, Beaufort county, have
made a fortune by farming and II
the lumber business. They say they
have made more money IN proper
ton to the capital invested in farm
ing than in the lumber business, ant
they are devoting all their time t.
draining and cleaning land to beuset
for growing crops. News and Oh
server.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
kLASKA'S BLACK GOLD.
Her Coal Fields Said TO be Richer Than
Her Gold Reserves.

While Alaska's gold reserves are
large they are in no way unique, for
refined gold is the same, whether the
source. But when it comes to coal
fields, says The American Review of
Reviews, Alaska has no competition.
Its store of high fuel cannot be
equaled in quality west of the Rock
les.
In fact, to find anthracite and btu
minous coal which compares in fuel
value with that Of Alaska one must
come east to Pennsylvania. These
Goals are, therefore, the key to the
commercial situation on the west
coast, for high grade steaming
coal used for manufacturing indus
tries or a merchant marine or coke
for smelters in the Western States
one must turn to Alaska.
Hence the growing population of
the West has vital interest in the
development of these coal fields.
These Goals are of even national i'm
portance, for of all our Pacific pos
sessions Alaska alone can supply our
battleships with smokeless fuel.
The quantity of this anthracite
and bituminous coal is not as yet de-
termined, but it certainly is not un-
limited, and hence should not be
wasted. To use it, however, will
not be to waste it unless it be i'm
properly mined A surveyed area
of about 100 square miles is known
to be underlaid with these Goals, and
it is probable that further investiga-
ton may show an extension of the
field.
A rough estimate Of the quantity
within this surveyed area gave some
5000, ,OOO,O0 tons, or more than one
and half times the entire produc-
ton of Pennsylvania since coal min
ing began. 1t is fair to assume that
this coal is worth 81 a ton, which
would make its total value about
forty times as great as the entire
gold output of Alaska to the present
time. 1t is probable therefore, that
the value of the coal fields exceeds
that Of the gold reserves.
These Goals are. however, practi-
! collv untouched. Fry the ONLY Goa
mining in Alaska is that of some
lignites for local use. A few years
ago statistics showed that Alaska
entire export of coal for year was
four tons while it produced fifteer
tons of gold. There are also some
bituminous Goals, though of less fue
value, in the Alaska peninsula, or
the Yukon and on the Arctic slope
Lignitic Goals and peat are abundant
and widely distributed, and some Of
these possess great value for loca
consumption. New York Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
Night on Bald Mountain.

On Il lonely night Alex. Benton, OF
Fort Edward, y. y, climbed Bald
Mountain to the home Of a neighbor,
tortured by asthma, bent on curing
him with DR.. Kings New Discovery,
that had cured himself OF asthma.
This wonderful medicine soon relieved
and quickly cured his neighbor. Later
it cured his sons wife OF severe lung
trouble. Millions believe it, ne great
est Throat and Lung cure on earth.
Cough, Colds, Croud, Hemmorrhages
and Sore Lungs are surely cured by it..
Best fer Hay Fever, Grip and WhOop-
INC Cough. SOC and S1.0o. TRIAL bot
tie free. Guaranteed 10y +. L. White
head Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
NEWS NOTES.
Items Picked Up Here and There and
Gathered From Our Exchanges.

President Diaz, of Mexico, is 79
years old.
Raleigh is to have new theatre
TO be called the Grand.
The State fair will be held at Raj
eigh Oct. 18th to 23rd.
There is said to be 1000 cases of
pallagra in North Carolina.
Eight killed and fifteen injured in
a terrible railroad wreck near Pc
grom, Tenn.
Bishop Key is said to be the oldest
effective Bishop of the Methodist
Church, South.
Mr.. C. C. Cherry has been re-elect-
ed Keeper Of the State capital build
ing and grounds.
DR.. J. c. Kilgo delivered an able
address before the National Bankers
Association at Chicago Friday.
Alice Webb Duke, wife of Brodie
L. Duke has been committed to an
insane asylum at Kankakee, Ill.
DR.. Edward L. Tucker, of Hen
derson, committed suicide on the
18th inst. No reason can be given
for the rash act except i'll health.
The Brodie Duke two-story brick
building will be changed to a four
story steel structure. The building
will be 200 feet long and will cost
100000.
The Cleveland Springs property
and hotel has been sold to a capital
list oftAthens, Ga, the purchase price
being S18,000. The property will be
greatly improved.
President Taft has left his summer
home at Beverly, Mass, and is now
taking spin around the continent.
He will travel 13, 900 miles and visit
| 55 cities in 25 different States.
Mr.. J. B. Henry has harvested his
field Of fine corn and from a plat,
nearly ! 1-2 acre, he gathered 1O3
bushels. 4 fine acre was measured
for the prize to be. offered. Mr..
us-.,,v .o--e Al7ot ic tie wav 70 nraLa
corn and is satifed that his will cost
him not more than 80 cents per
bushel. -Wadesboro Ansonian.
Mr.. Eccles Huff, who left Sails
bury three months ago to try his
fortune in Oklahoma, the praises of
which have been sung loud and long
in the ears of North Carolinians for
the past year, returned last night
and will resume his position with his
father, Mr.. w. H. Huff, in the lat
ter's grocery. Oklahoma is a good
State, but North Carolina is better,
says Mr.. Huff.-Salisbury Post.
Game is reported to be over plen-
tiful this year, especially deer and
bear. A Mr.. Dixon, who return
ed from the Davis Shore section, in
Carteret county, says that he has
never seen the like. Two others with
him went hunting in the percosin al
the head of South river few days
ago. and killed each deer in a few
hours, and as they were returning
home killed another-fine buck
New Bern Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor of
the estate of Louisa Richardson, de
ceased, late of Halifax County, n. G.,
this is to notify all persons holding
claims against the said estate to pre-
sent them to me within twelve months
from the date or this notice will be
plead in bar OF their recovery. All
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make Immediate pay
ment.
This August 2i, 1909.
Il. =. LYNCH, Executor.
Essex. N. C..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Do not be deceived by unscrupuious
imitators who would have you believe
that the imitation pills are as good as
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.
There isn't anything just rs good as
these wonderful pills for the relief OF
backache, weak back, inflammation OF
the bladder, urinary disorders and all
kidney complaints. Any one can take
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as
directed in perfect confidence OF good
results. Sold by E. L. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
Cannot Have Consumption.

The new and wise war that is being
waged for the prevention of con-
sumption and contagious diseases is
the best movement of this genera
ton. 1t will tell in coming years in
! reducing the death rate and in
lengthening human life Everybody s
for August has brief article that
has interest for all and it is so re-
markable that it should be widely
published. If the claims made for
Quito are we'll founded, the world
needs to make it accessible to the
consumptives who find no help else
where.
The article is as follows:
Several days ago a friend loaned
me some old magazines, among them
one of Everybody's, June, 1904, in
which was an article on consumption
and | take liberty, and give myself
the pleasure Gf not too late) of send
ing few words of what | know,
hoping to bring relief and life to
those who will read and believe what
| write you.
'There is a city called Quito, capi-
tai Of the Republic Of Ecuador, South
America, situated on a beautiful pla-
teau ten thousand feet above the
sea, in the Andes Mountains. The
climate is eternal spring. Quito is
not like any other place on earth, be-
ing directly under the equator. For
years untold a tall shaft just at the
city limits has marked this line.
Consumption cannot exist in
Quito. The air of that high altitude
destroys the germs, not only within
the lungs, but in the saliva, immedi-
ately. Nothing spoils in Quito. Meat
only shrivels and dries, like dust.
From one years end to another the
air is always the same-like that of
the cold spring and there are al
ways flowers, always fruit. 1t rains
for one hour (from three o'clock
every day Then the sun shines, the
sky is blue, a thousand song birds
fiji the air, and all is beautiful. Quite
has all the modern Improvements, and
a railroad, only recently built, runs
over the mountains from the coast
Few visitors went there before the
road was built, as travel was diff
-',l+ ari ''ea 70 be done on mule
back. But the doctors here told me
that if consumptive could make
the trip with even half lung the
disease would be Immediately arrest
ed, and after years stay he coulc
live where he pleased.
Il am writing this with truth anc
sincerity, as have been in Quito
and can vouch for all | say. | went
before there was any railroad, rid
ing two hundred miles on mule back
did not go for my health, but fo1
pleasure. 1t would take too much
time to tell all | know of Quito, bu
if you care to publish this, and wis!
any more information on the same
subject, | shall be pleased to give it
All that | can now say is that if
had consumption would go to Quito
if | had to work my way, for | know
[ should be cured
Beloxi, Miss. K. l.. F.
From News and Observer
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
Materials for Autumn Suit are Varied

Broadcloths, mixtures, serges and
cord weaves are the material to use
for coat suits and for separate coats.
And for dressy coats velvets and
moire are going to be worn. This
includes plain and corded velvets and
velours. Braid trimmings and jet
trimmings are the most popular, and
for coat collar facings more, benga-
line and ottoman silk are used a
great DEAL The Designer for Octo-
ber.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Take care OF your stomach. Let
Kodoi digest all the food you eat, for
that is what Kodol does. Every table
spoonful OF Kodo1 digests 2 IA pounds
of food. Try it to-day. 1t is guaran
teed relieve you are your money back.
Sold by Z. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

\ great investment absolutely safe,
brings returns that nothing else can ;
giving surplus earning power; securing
comfort and health in declining years.
That what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea does. 80 cents Tea or Tablets
f. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Mr.. Joseph Pulitzer, we are told in
an authorized interview, guards his
domestic privacy with the most jeal-
Gus care. Wonder he doesn't give
the rest of the population chance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Doan's Ointment cured me OF ecze-
ma that had annoyed me long time.
The cure was permanent. lion. ..
w. Matthews, Commissioners Labor
Statistics, Augusta, Me.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Modist-To wear fashionable hat
with grace you must have head
like this wooden model. That is the
reason why madame looks so charm
ing in the hat | made for her.
Simplicissimus.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Oi all the fruits there are in the land,
That grow on bush or tree,
| would give up the most choicest ones
For HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
f.. 7. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Mary-Dark circles under the eyes
indicate Il sluggish circulation, torpid
liver and kidneys HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea and eXcrcis will make
YOU we'll beautiful. 80 cents, Tee or
Tablets. f. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Impure blood runs you down
makes you an easy victim for organic
diseases. Burdock's Blood Bitters
nnrihes the blood-cures the cause
builds you up.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

During Her Absence. Lady of the
House (just returned) Poor Polly;
all alone so long.
Parrot (feverishly)-Give me a
stack of whites. Detroit Tribune.