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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
Some Things to Past in Your Hat.

The Monroe Journal says: In his
speech here yesterday, Mr.. E. E.
MiHisaps, a successful farmer Of
Iredell county, said:
eff a man has been living on the
same farm ten years and it is poor,
it is his fault.
There has meyer been any system
of farming anywhere that has or will
permanently be successful without
live stock
Mr.. L. French, another success
full farmer, said: Ego where everyou
will and the men who are making
big Yields are those who are using
modern methods and big plows. You
can't find a man who has ever grown
big yields of corn by the use OF a
one-horse pillow and turn ploW fol
a cultivator. Isn't it time for men
to quit talking about farming in the
old way?"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
Out Ran The Train.

Hobgood, N. c., Aug. LIST, 1910
The people of Scotland Neck will be
highly delighted to know their old
friend, John H. Lewis, has fully re-
covered from the rheumatism. And
is now able to out run any Atlantic
Coast Line Train on the road, as evil
denced Monday morning in Hobgood.
Feeling young and fresh he waited
around the station, and ignored all
signals, deliberately defed old forty
nine's forty five mile schedule by
bracing himself on the right of way
to make a regular catamount leap.
But not thinking the speed sufficient,
he turned side to for nimble race
until sufficient speed had been gained
whereupon he slung his grip with
the accuracy Of a noted base ball
pitcher, grabbed the hand rail, made
the leap, greeted all the by ISLANDERS
with a polite bow and gathered up
his grip and walked in the first class
car still smoking his forty four.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
Make The Home Beautiful.

The whole farm looks different
when it is set off by beautifully
painted farm home, and it seems to
me that it must make a difference in
the spirit of every member OF the
family. A pretty home inspires an
atmosphere of pride and cheerful
ness which will not give young and
old a certain added dignity but also
make everybody on the place do bet
ter work. 1t is a common saying
that where a good road is put along
side a shabby house, the owner OF
the house is very quick to make i'm
provements, so as to have his home
in harmony with the good road.
And on the same principle, if man
has a beautiful home he is likely to
begin to improve his farming prac-
tice and quit any piddling and shift
less methods that would be out of
keeping with his ouse.-Raleigh
On. c. Progressive Farmer and
Gazette.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

We want to increase our subscrlp-
tion to two thousand subscriber be-
tween now and Jan. LIST. The
friends of the paper are urged to
helm us in this undertaking. The
subscription price is only one dollar
a year. Talk with your neighbor
about subscribing, if he is not al
ready getting the paper. Some few
are reading the paper every week by
borrowing it. Tell them to quit
borrowing and send the one. dollar
to pay for the paper one year and
have it sent direct to their home
Who will be the first to get up q
nice list of subscribers and send
them to US? We will pay a liberal
commission.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
To be a Big Meeting.

The National Rivers and >Harbora
Congress which holds its sixth annual
convention in Washington, ID. g.,
December 7, 8 & 9 will bring toget-
her a notable body of man and Wo-
men and who are interested IN the
development of the waterway OF the
United States. Efficient means OF
transportation is a necessity OF
modern civilization. This is pecu-
liarly the case in a nation OF such
magnifcant distances as ours and
where an exchange Of products is an
absolute essential to the happiness,
comfort and progress Of the people.
President Taft, who has shown the
liveliest possible interest in making
the rivers do their preparation OF
transporting the heavier and bulk
Ter products of the farm, mine and
factory, and who confidently looks to
the time when the waterways Of the
United States will be carrying their
share of commerce, will open the
convention. 1t is expected that Elk.
President Roosevelt will also deliver
an address with special reference to
the rivers of Europe which he had
occasion to carefully investigate
during his recent trip to Africa.
A representative of King George
of England will be present as will
representatives from other European
countries and South America.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
The South Of The Future.

In reverence of Old Glory's stars
and stripes yield to no man North
or West. But for the South every
true Southerner must feel distinct
and peculiar affection. That she is
behind the North and West in many
respects, we grant. The people of
the South live yet in shabbier houses;
there are too many ramshackle
barns: the fields are less thoroughly
plowed, patches instead of broad
well-kept fields, and the land has
been too often NEGLECTED and allowed
to wash. The beautiful herds Of
cattle, the sleek Percheron ploW-
horses two or three abreast, the
trim lawns, the great red barns
these are no longer the rule as in
the West. There are also fringes Of
disreputable looking cabins on the
edges of these Southern towns, and
too often the white people, from as
ISOLATION with the lower ideals of
neatness and thrift on the part of
more backward race, seem to have
suffered a pitiful sagging of their
own racial standards. The roads
here are in worse condition; there are
ten times as many people who can't
read and write, and the schools are
yet by no means as efficient as in the
North and West.
And yet in spite of all these things
| would not live in the West. Rath-
err must the true Southerner feel
that because of these things the call
is all the more imperative for him
to stay in the South. The task of
betterment, the task of improving
these conditions is his, and he
dare not run away from it.. AS well
might a soldier desert his post in
time of battle. If your neighbor'
field is plowed, do not wish for it
but pillow your own well; if your
neighbours children are we'll educat
ed. do not wish for his, but educate
your own. And so our duty is not
to covet the beauty and thrift an(
enterprise Of the West, but to give
our lives to bringing to the South
the same high degree of beauty an(
thrift and progressiveness.
To educate all our boys and girl
in longer and better and more prac
tical public schools and to educat,
our older people through farm
papers and demonstration work an,
farmers Institutes, etc.-this mus
be our main hope of deliverance.-
Clarence H. Poe, in Raleigh, On. c..
Progressive Farmer and Gazette.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

The Charlotte News in common
ting upon the defeat Of William j..
Bryan says:
"Since the defeat of Mr.. Bryan S
local option proposition by the Ne
braska democratic convention news
papers all over the country have
been announcing that gentleman)s
political demise. This reminds The
Spartanburg Herald of Mark Twain S
comment upon a premature notice
of his own death-"The news OF my
death was greatly exagp Grated. -
Those who are so sure that Mr..
Bryan is shelved had better keep
their belief to themselves for while
if they wish to be considered good
political profts.''
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

The Sixth district muddle is still
very muddy. Goodwin wants to 90
over the nomination again by calling
a primary vote for that district.
Clark says that he is the regular
nominee and all disputes should be
laid before the district or State exc
cutive committee and that he is will
to abide by their decision. With the
two democrats in the race it looks
very much like the Republicans car
carry the district.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

Major Charles M. Steadman has
been nominated for congress by the
Democrats of the Fifth district. 1t
was long drawn out fight in the
convention but Major Steadman won
on the 438th ballot by a majority of
% votes over the other candidates.
Major Steadman is a strong candi-
date, scholar, soldier and christian
gentleman and the voters of the
Fifth district will rally around the
flag and send him to Congress.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
The Old Clock.

"Where do all the minutes go?'
Don't know, don't know.
"Why do some go very slow!'
Don't know, don't know.
"Why do some, then, hurry so?"
Don't know, don't know.
eff | asked you very low,
Could you tell me where they go!
No, can't tell where they go;
Where they come from, don't
know;
Only that they come and go,
That is all | seem to know.
The New Idea Woman's Magazine
for August.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

We are anxious to see good roads
throughout The county. Other coun-
ties are forging along this line and
we want to see old Halifax keep in
line. We repeat again that our
road commissioners could show their
interest in good roads by building
one or more miles of sand-clay roads.
To do this would give the people an
example to look at and talk about.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

Now that our farmers are about
through working their crops we sug-
gest that our Good Roads Association
ought to hold some meetings at diff
ferent points in the comfy and talk
good roads. The people need edu-
eating along this line. Let us hear
from you, gentlemen of the Good
Roads Association. Get busy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

Bv virtue of the authority vested
in the undersigned by the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee OF Hall
fax county, hereby name tRlDA1 ,
AUGUST 10Th, 1910, as the date for
holding the Primary Election 10
nominate candidates for the General
Assembly, county and township
offices.
The polls will be open at the voting
precincts of each township from
ZOO o'clock a. M, to 500 O'Clock p
M, and no longer.
The several candidates for leglsla
tive and county offices shall at leas
five days prior to the primary cleo
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
Necklaces will Often do For Evening
Wear.

Some Of the imported negligees
displayed in the smart shops are
quite luxurious enough to serve for
evening gowns, should their pur-
chasers be minded so to use them.
With princess slip of soft silk or
satin for the foundation, and over
this two-or sometimes three-veii-
ings of pale-hued chiffon, supple
mented by trimmings of costly lace,
these sartorial extravagence seem
quite too dainty for mere negligee
wear.
For the most part such models are
used mainly for copying in a modi-
fed form and in less expensive
materials. Chiffon and chiffon cloth
are, however, being much used for
smart negligees, which many wo-
men use for informal evening wear
at home The New Idea Woman's
Magazine for August.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.

l take this method of notifying the
voters of Halifax county that am
a candidate for the Office of Register
of Deeds in the coming Democratic
primaries subject to the action of
said primaries. | desire to ask all
of my friends for their support.
D. H. JAMES.
An old Confederate veteran.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

After the next election Texas will
RIM North Carolina close race for
having the handsomest governor IN
the union, if the Houston Posts pic
ture of Mr.. Colquitt does not greatly
f1atter him.-CharlOtte News
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

Determine that hereafter you will
always have a green winter cover
on your lan2. and never let field lie
bare and leach its fertility through
the winter.-Raleigh IN. CO. Pro-
gressive Farmer and Gazette.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
The Greenville Reflector puts

The Greenville Reflector puts it
very strong when it says:
"To argue that prohibition is a
farce and should be repealed be-
cause the law is not strictly enfor-
ced, is no more sensible than to say
that the law against murder and
larceny should be repealed because
they are not always enforced"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
CLERK OF COURT,

To the Democratic Voters of Hall
fax County: desire to announce
that | will be a candidate for the
Office of Clerk Of the Superior Court
of Halifax County for the coming
term, subject to the action Of the
Democratic Primaries, to be held
August 10, 1910. | desire to thank
the Democrats of the county for
their past favors, and assure them
that if l am chosen by them for this
office, | will give them the most ef-
ficient service of which l an capable
Respectfully,
STERLING M. GARY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

Governor Mann, of Virginia, has
appointed former Governor Claude
A. Swanson, of Chatham, to succeed
the late John w. Daniel in the United
States Senate. We expect the APP
pointment is wise one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

The Republicans of Ohio have NOM
mated Mr.. w. G. Harding for Gov
ernor. The platform adopted by the
convention endorses President TAFT
for denomination in 1912, and
praises his administration.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

The South has made a wonderful
increase in population during the
past ten years as the forth coming
census will show. Several additional
CONGRESSMAN will be gained. 1t is
thought North Carolina will get one
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

Hon. John G. Carlisle, former Sec
rotary of the Treasury, under Cleve-
land, died at his home in New York
Sunday. He was man Of a big
brain
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

Mr.. A. H. Eller, Of Winston-Salem,
has been reelected chairman OF the
State Democratic Executive Com
m;tee Mr.. w. E. Brock, of Wades-
bore was elected secretary OF the
Committee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

1t is given out that nine cotton
growing States are producing more
corn than the average Eastern ana
Western State. North Carolina
produces Al 1888 900 bushels annually.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
To Democratic Voters of Halifax
County:-I hereby announce myself
a candidate for seat in the lower
branch of the next General Assem-
bly, from Halifax County, subject to
the action of Democratic Primaries
to be held August 10Th.
w. T. CLEMENT.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
Call for Democratic Primary Election.

ton file with the clerk of the superb
ar co,rt a notice in writing Of their
candidacy.
All Democrats who in good faith
intend to abide the result OF the
primary are cordially invited to par
ticipate in the same, and express
their Individual choice for the diff
ferent positions to be named regard
less as to how they voted in the last
election.
By order of the committee.
|. E. GREEN,
Acting Chairman Dem. Elk. Com
Halifax County.
July %, 1910.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
"a million dollars seems !.

"a million dollars seems a trife
high, daughter"
"But he has patent of nobility,
dad"
"Well, let's be a bit cautious.
When does the patent expire?-
Louisville Courier Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
COUNTY TREASURER.

| hereby announce myslf as a can
didate for Treasurer of Halifax
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic Primaries. Any support
given me will be greatly appreciated.
This August, 2, 1910.
j. E. Bowers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04

AS YOU cannot do what you wish,
YOU should wish to do what you can.
Terence.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
Published Every Thursday

Thursday, August 4, 1910.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-04
SANITARY
Spray COMPANY

am agent for the F. ]. Bob SAM.
tary Spray Company, manufacturers
OF sanitary Spray Compounds, Alto
lllzers' etc. Several of these Spray
ers are being used in Scotland Neck
al ana are giving general satisfaction.
lney are endorsed by health boards
scnooi boards, police boards, hos
pital institutions. merchants and in
u.Viduals: Their use will prevent
oiseases-by keeping down the dust
ana destroying germs. For further
call on or write
}. E, WooLARD, Agent.
Scotland Neck. N. C..
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-01-28

"Marsh qUds not in charge OF that job
along that line, for the next question
branched to another side.
IF the gun had gone in the furnace
at 6. when was it to come out, MarshY'
About e"
And it came out at a quarter past
IL, so it must have gone in between
8 and 4. mustn't it?"
.'Yes, sir. | suppose; ] believe 1t
must sir" faltered the witness pain
fully.
The next question was put like a
shot.
Ibid you ever invent a gunT'
Marsh's mouth dropped open. His
face became chalky. His eyes rolled
about the room p%iteously, seeking for
aid, but none was there. He saw only
the grim, stern face of Mr.. Durant, the
hard eyes of Pinckney, with a terrible
contempt and fear in back of them; the
eager. determined look of Sommers.
the anxious f~earfulness of Frances.
and, lastly. the cold. calm, deadly smil-
ing man who questioned him. With a
gasp and gulp he managed to collect
himself.
mo. sir he said firmly.
What? You mean to tell me you
never invented a gun?' demanded
Bradley sternly.
Marsh thought he caught a hint Of
disappointment in the tone, and it gave
him courage.
But the disappointment. If there was
any. was hidden promptly by the
sneering smile of the secret service
man as he said:
why, you surprise me, Mr.. Marsh.
Then you don't know Mr.. Rhine
strom?"
mo. SIR he faltered.
Bradley merely smiled.
you've never seen him here. Mr..
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-01-28

boat with YOU" be said How many
did you have?'
"Fifteen." replied Pinckney
"And we started with thirteen" ex,
claimed Bradley. land lost two. That
makes twenty-eight."
A scream from Mrs. Durant inter
rupted them.
my child, FraDcesi My child. She
stayed behind with Sommers. Save
her. Save herr
Harling sprang to the key, and a
moment later this terrible message
went TO the hero in the wireless room
on the Irvessa:
Miss Durant is with you. She stay
ed behind TO run dynamo"
The answer came sharp, quick, and
for the first time the sending was
nervous:
'"Then for Gods sake come to me
Come quick"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-01-28

sage the half drowned members of the
Irvessa crew were being dragged to
safety over the side of the ship.
Mrs. Durant. the first one taken
aboard. and Pinckney. the second, were
helped into the wireless room. The
woman was moaning Historically.
Frances Is lost, lost..' she sobbed.
Next the clicking of the wireless in
strument brought Pinckney partly to
himself.
whats thatY" he asked.
"Some one on the lrvessa. Who is
hep demanded Harling.
Pinckney did not answer, and Mrs.
Durant broke in:
sits Lieutenant Sommers. He stay
ed behind TO guide you. What's he
saying?"
HE wants to know If all are safe in
the first boat"
Eyes. but Frances" cried the moth
er-"Frances. where is sheY"
The clicking of the receiver cut off
her speech.
HE says Don't give up second
boat. Don't believe It lost"
The captain of the Mongolian let out
an oath.
"We can't stop for the second boat"
he exclaimed. I'm going for that fel-
low. Tell him we're coming for him."
HarIing sent the message. but a mo-
ment later the word came from the
lookout:
'Irvessa light gone"
The light was gone, but the Iryessa
still held together. for the receiver in
the wireless room of the Mongolian
clicked out a sharp command;
Look for second boat. We stayed ia
save others. Don't come for us till you
find second boat"
Almost at that moment the lookout
sang a cheering word.
"Another boat on the port bow, SIR
Again the thrilling work Of lifting
dazed. half drowned people from the
tossing lifeboat TO the frmer deck OF
the steamer was successfully accom-
plished. Bradley. the leader Of the
second boat, staggered into the wire
less room.
Frances. Was she with you?
screamed Mrs. Durant at sight OF him.
The secret service man shook his
head.
1--WE thought she was in the first
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-01-28
Continued from page 3

stranded Irvessa who used the navy
call.
Very firmly. but slowly. the answer
came:
1--WE shall not outlive this. Storm
gathering thicker. Both boats should
live. If we are lost see that family of
mar who stayed with me is rewarded
with my property"
81 wonder who that fellow Is" ex-
claimed the Mongolian's chief officer.
''Did he tell your
Harling shook his head.
mo. but he's a naval a He used
the navy call. We're on him. Listen
He translated quickly: you are now
between us and boats. See your light
Boats south of you. Do not expect
further directions. Going to pieces
Steer south"
The first officer burst into the WIRE
less room.
Here, sir" he exclaimed. "I1l take
your place. There Is a ~searchlight on
the ~starboard bow"
The captain struggled out to the
deck as Harling pounded this cheering
message of help and appeal to stick:
'See your light. Coming. For Gods
sake don't break yet"
The answer was sharp and stern:
Don't try reach Us. Boats have
twenty-six. Only two here"
Even as the message came a faint
cheer rang out on the deck of the
Monaghan. The first boat had been
sighted. Carefully because of the ire
mendous waves the lifeboat pore down
on the big ship. Slowly she edged
around. then a rope vas thrown and
caught. A rope ladder and other ropes
went over the side. and then almost be-
fore Harling could send another mes
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-01-28

pleasant tone.
Why. then. was he allowed to be In
charger"
well we were all there to keep
watch of him." he faltered at last.
The questioner looked puzzled.
"Whom do you mean by we?' he
asked.
MT. Pinckney and me and'- The
witness faltered, and Pinckney ended
for him sharply:
"And Mr.. Sommers."
Eyes. inc Mr.. sommers." agreed
Marsh eagerly.
The smile had left Bradley's face
when he turned coldly to Pinckney.
II am not questioning you. Mr.
Pinckney. | may question you short
ly, and | hope when | do you'll be as
eager to answer. Then be turned
back to the ratified witness. WAS
Smith disc harged?"
IL think So" faltered the head
d~raughtsman. HE was drunk. and he
was discharged. because Mr.. Durant
never allows that"
when was he discharged"
81 don't remember exactly"
But he's working in Meadville In
your new plant now. isn't he?" came
the next sharp question that brought a
startled surprise to Mr.. Durant, be-
n of the cardinal rules Of the
Durant works was never to take back
a man discharged for ~inefficiency or
drunkenness.
The steel man turned in his chair to
look sharply at Pinckney. for Pinckney
was also acting manager of the Mead
vile plant. The question had thrown
Pinckney into a secret panic. while
Marsh was openly clustered. If this
detective had found Smith carefully
hidden away under an assumed nam
in the Meadville plant. what might he
no know?
I'll heard he was in Meadvilie."
faltered the conspirator under fire.
He looked appealingly at Pinckney
but Bradley, the i~mperturbable. gave
him no rest.
What time of day did that gun GO
into the furnace, Mr.. Marsh?"
Again Marsh looked hopelessly for
the help that could not be given.
81 don't know. SIR" he said at last.
Bradley lifted his eyebrows. sur.
prised.
But you told Lieutenant Sommers
it was going In at 6 O'clock" he said
sternly. Didn't you tell him thatY"
The witness was In a panic now. He
did not know which way to turn.
Mr.. Durant was looking at him
sharply. The shrewd steel man was
beginning to realize that there was
something back of all this, something
discreditable, and he sat there. his
face getting grimmer and grimmer and
his jaws setting harder with each sharp
question and faltering reply-sat there
sternly waiting to administer justice
so soon as guilt could be proved.
II think | did," admitted Marsh at
last.
But you don't known persisted
Bradley.
mot for sure" the witness faltered.
The detective said nothing to that.
but his smile spoke volumes. Pinck-
ney Ssaw it and moved %uneasily.
Marsh caught it, and a cold chill be-
gan to race up and down his spine.
But apparently Bradley was satisfied