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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
Public Contracts.

In the case of the state VS.. Will
liams, from Craven county the ST.
preme court holds that public officials
cannot contract with themselves or
with a corporation in which they are
interested.
The case went up from New Bern
and is one in which the board OF al
dermen of New Bern contracted with
the New Bern Iron Works for sup
plies for the city. President Williams
Of the New Bern Iron Works was at
the time member of the board OF
aldermen. And while the court held
that no evidence of moral turpltude
existed, it held that Mr.. Williams
was guilty even though he had no
personal knowledge of the transact
ion and was not present at the meet
ing when the bill was presented and
paid.
The existing statute on the sub
ject is as follows:
"If any person, appointed or elect
ed a commissioner or director to dis
charge any trust wherein the state or
any county, city or town may be IN
anv manner interested, shall become
undertaken, or make any contract
for his own benefit, under such
authority, or be in any manner cor
cerned or interested in making such
contract, or in the profits thereof,
either privately or openly, singly or
jointly with another, he shall be
guilty of misdemeanor Z"
This is an important decision and
one that will create considerable
comment. Public officials are not,
in many cases, as careful about trad
ing with themselves as should be the
case with them. The law forbids
practices of the kind matters not
whether the trading is done directly
or indirectly. While in many minor
matters it would seem that there
could be no harm in such transac-
tons and even that the public would
thereby be actually benefited to al
low such practices would nevertheless
open the door wide to all kinds of
fraud and graft. 1t is wise statute
that closes this door, and care should
always be exercised by public officials
to avoid even the appearance" of
evil. '-Kinston Free Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
Who Are TO Blame -!

You sometimes hear men OF lntelll-
gence, men who really prefer morall-
ty to evil, say that prohibition does
not prohibit" and it would be better
to return to the disr ensary or to
barrooms than to see liquor sold as
it is through blind tigers. This is a
strange sentiment for such men to
express, and it would be equally as
reasonable for them to argue that
the laws against murder and steal
ing and other offenses should be re-
pealed because they do not prohibit
the commission of crime and crimes
occur regardless Of the laws against
them. Who are the persons who
engage in blind tiger selling OF
liquor? They are principally horde
of negroes and few characterless
white men. Because these negroes
and sorry white men set law at
naught by violating it, will entelli-
gent men give them encouragement
in this by saying it is not good law
and should be repealed? If they will
think moment we believe they will
see such an attitude is wrong.
Who are responsible that ''prohi-
bition does not prohibit" Are they
not those same intelligent men, the
better class of citizens, even the
church members, who know the VIC
lations are going on, and yet take no
part in enforcing the prohibition
laws? The violations would stop,
and that very quickly, if these peo-
pie would make up their minds that
they should stop. Public sentiment
should be SO strong behind officials
that they would be impelled to do
their duty and enforce the law. 1t
is a reflection on the community, or
on the state, when the better ele
ment of people keep silent and let
the class that operate these blind
tigers set the prohibition law at
naught. -Greenville Reflector.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
Another Domestic Problem.

The prospective bride and groom
(colored) were not known to the
minister and to perform the cere-
mony conscientiously he asked a lot
of questions. The man, he learned
had come recently from the South
and was working in a hotel in town
where his desired bride was a wait
resS.
Have you been married before?"
to the conventional black.
"Yas, sah.'
"Wife living?'
"Yas, sah.'
"Where is she?"
Down South, sah."
"Why doesn't she live with your
well, sab, she lef' me-"
why did she leave your"
Don rightly know, sab. | was
away when she Ief'."
And they sought another minister.
-Everybody's Magazine.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
Forced to Leave Home.

Every year large number of poor
sufferers whose lungs are sore and
racked with coughs are urged to go
to another climate. But this is costly
and not always sure. There's better
way. Let DR.. Kings New Discovery
cure you at home. 1T cured me of
lung trouble" writes w. R. Nelson,
OF Calamine, Ark, when all else
failed and gained At pounds in
weight. Its surely the King of all
cough and lung cures" Thousands
owe their lives and health to it. Its
positively guaranteed for coughs,
Colds, LaGrippe, Asthma, Group all
Throat and Lung troubles. SOC and
$l.OO. Trial bottle free at EFT. White.
head COMPANY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
"It Beats ALL"

This is quoted from letter of M !.
Stockwell, Hannibal, Mo. 81 recently
used Foley's Honey and Tar for the
first time. To say l am pleased does
not half express my feelings. 1t beats
all the remedies | ever used. | con-
tracted bad cold and was threaten
ed with pneumonia. The first doses
gave great relief and one bottle
completely cured me- Contains no
opiates Sold by all druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
Capt. BOgarduS again hits the BulrS.Eye

This world famous rifle shot who
holds the championship record of 100
pigeon in 100 secutive shots is living
at Lincoln, Ill. Recently interviewed
he says: suffered a long time
with kidney and bladder trouble and
used several we'll known kidney
medicines, all of which gave me no
relief until started taking Foley's
Kidney Pills. Before | used Foley's
Kidney Pills had severe backaches
and pains in my kidneys with suppress
sion and cloudy voiding. On arts
ing in the morning | would get dull
headaches. Now | have taken three
bottles of Foley's Kidney Pills and
feel 100 per cent better. | am never
bothered with my kidneys or blad-
der and again feel like my own self. "
Sold by all druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
Kills the Murderer.

A merciless murderer is Appendicitis
with many victims. But DR.. Kings
New Life Pills kill it by prevention.
They gently stimulate stomach, liver
and bowels, preventing that clogging
that invites appendicitis, curing
Constipation, Headache, Billiousness,
Chills. 25c. at E. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

1t is easy enough to look pleasant
While lacing yourself in the thing,
But the girl who's worth while is the
one who can smile
When her "straigt-front" breaketh
a string.-Life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
A Generous and Charitable Wish.

Il wish all might know of the
benefit | received from your Foley's
Kidney Remedy says l. N. Regain,
Farmer, Mo-, His kidneys and blad-
der gave him so much pain, misery
and annoyance, he could not work,
nor sleep. He says Foley's Kidney
Remedy completely cured him. Sold
by all druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

Good results always follow the use
of Foley's Kidney Pills. They contain
just the ingredients necessary to
tone, strengthen and regulate the
kidneys and bladder, and to cure
backache. Sold by all druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
Lady Wanted t to I Introduce duo,

plete Fall line of beautiful wool
suitings, wash fabrics, fancy waist
ings, silks, hdkfs., petticoats, etc.
Up to date N. Y. City Patterns.
Finest line on the market. Dealing
direct with the mills you will find
our prices low. If others can make
$1,000 to $4,000 weekly you can also.
Samples, full instructions in neat
sample case, shipped express pre-
paid. No money required. Exclu-
sive territory. Write for particu-
lars. Be first to apply. Standard
Dress Goods Company, Dept. 500
Binghamton, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

One day little Georges father
brought home some Roquefort
cheese. Upon being asked how he
liked it, George replied with all seri-
BUSINESS, Papa, it tastes just like
the animal cages at the circus. .
Success Magazine.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

I'm tired of this old joke about;
woman sharpening a pencil with her
husbands razor
There's nothing in it. No woman
sharpens pencil. She gnaws it to a
point. louisville Courier-Journal
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

Landlady-There was row on
the stair last night, sir. | suppose
you know you were brought home
by four men?
Student-Four men! They must
have been drunk. -Fliegend Blaetter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
A Reliable Medicine Mot a Narcotic

Get the genuine Foley's Honey
and Tar in the yellow package. 1t
is safe and effective. Contains no
opiates. Refuse substitutes. Sold
by all druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Magazine requires the services of a
representative in Scotland Neck to
look after subscription renewals and
to extend circulation by special met
hods which have proved unusually
successful. Salary and commission.
Previous experience desirable but
not essential. Whole time or spare
time. Address, with references, H.
c. Campbell, Cosmopolitan Mag
azine, 1889 Broadway, New York
City.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

Stage Director Now, then, Miss
O'Hare, more volume! Open your
mouth wide and throw yourself right
into it!-Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

There's nothing so good for sore
throat as DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil.
Cures it in few hours. Relieves any
pain in any part
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

Torturing eczema spreads its burn
ing area every day. Doan's Ointment
quickly stops its spreading, relieves
the itching, cures it permanently.
At any drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

DO you think we can hang the
jury?" asked the defendant.
IF we don t, +" replied his attorney
the jury will hang you" Chicago
Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

Woman loves clear rosy COM
plexion. Burdock Blood Bitters pu-
rifles the blood, clears the skin, re-
stores rudy, sound health.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

Mabel (who had recently had a diff
ference with her nurse) And please
bless mummie and daddy. And please
bless Nanny-but not much!-Punch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

After all tn care and worry
mother goes thro' tn first thing
baby says is Papa. KIN Hubbard
in New York Globe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
FINE VIEW OF. COMET.
Thousands Of People Out to Sec Ter
restrial Wanderer.

Chicago, May 25.-Thousands last
night viewed Halley's comet riding high
in the western heavens. With a clear
sky and the moon not far enough from
the horizon to dim with its radiance
the gleam of the terrestrial wanderer
the opportunity for scrutiny of the sky
tramp was excellent.
The comet at 9 o'clock-the hour
when its brilliancy seemed greatest
occupied a position among the western
consultations about forty degrees high.
1t was directly in the west. Gazing at
it from the top of the LaSalle Hotel 1t
hung in the armament directly above
Madison street.
About 8 o'clock in the evening Hal
ley's wanderer showed a small portion
Of tail as thin haze of light. 1t reach
ed from the head in a southerly d.
rection and dipping toward the horizon.
Measuring in the terms of the as
tronomers, it was said to be about ten
degrees long. An hour later the neb-
ulous effect had disappeared and the
head itself took on hazy appearance.
This was explained by the fact that
gazers were again forced to look at the
head along the length of the tail, now
pointing almost directly toward the
earth.
The comet assumed what is said to
be the second magniture in size 1t Is
easily distinguishabe from the stars
because it has soft glow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
ALL ITCHING STOPPED
Sound Sleep After Night Of Much
Distress.

Sound Sleep After Night Of Much
Distress.
Mr.. b., Philadelphia gentleman,
first hesitated about applying poslam
after he had obtained it. "But,' he says,
"afterward the itching became unbear-
able at night, so I arose and told Mrs.
B would risk the poslam. I slept
soundly all night. used it three nights
and three mornings, then discontinued.
and have never had any return Of the
eczema; never had any itching after
the first application"
Poslam is the new skin remedy which
so rapidly combats the worst cases OF
eczema. 1t likewise makes quick work
Of acne, herpes, letter, scaly scalp, bar
ber's and every other form of itch. Oc-
caslonal applica ton in small quantities
will quickly Danish pimples, hives,
blackheads, blotches, etc. A special 50
cent package is prepared for minor skin
troubles, and this, as well as the reg
ular two-dollar jar, is on sale at the
Mcbride & Will Drug Company, as well
as all drug stores.
But no one is even asked to purchase
poslam without first obtaining sample
package which will be sent by mall
free of charge, upon request, by the
Emergency Laboratories, No. 80 west
Twenty fifth street, New York City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
CLAIM YOUNG PEOPLE suRDuED.
NoItas and Pfantzes From State Center
Meet Here to See Lawyer.

Meet Here TO geo Lawyer.
Following the arrest Monday of Har-
vey Pfantz, Of State Center, on COM
plant of his uncle, August Nolta. who
alleged that young Pfantz had threat
emed his life because he objected to
his daughter Amanda marrying Pfantz.
young Pfantz and his mother, Mrs.
George Pfantz, and Mr.. Nolta and his
daughter Amanda, visited this city to-
day to consult an attorney and deter
mine if possible on some amicable
agreement in the premises.
It seems that young Pfantz had Sc
cured legal advice to the effect that
the Iowa statutes did not debar the
marriage of first counsins but upon be-
ing shown the law, las passed by the
last general assembly. which makes the
marriage penitentiary offense, the ar
dor Of the young people was cooled
appreciably. The attorney made 1t plain
to Pfantz and Miss Nolta that even tho
they should go to some state where first
cousins might marry legally, they could
not come back to Iowa to live, for
then they would be asnanable to the
Iowa laws which declare Nthe partici-
pants Of such a marriage guilty Of a
statutory crime. even tho they were
not married in Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

lowing prices In trade for country pro.
duce until further notice:
Eggs--1S.
Butter-a3.
GRAINS.
10. f. Benedict & Co will pay the
following prices at their place OF bust.
ness In this city:
Corn--53.
Oats--S6.
Timothy hay--13.00.
Oats straw-S.00.
HIDES. FUR AND WOOL
IL Willard. Son & Co.. quote the FOL.
lowing prices:
Green hides.
Horse hides--2.501s.00
Sheep pets-l.25. rs, so.
No. I tallow-5
Rough fat,
Medium wool-20I21.
Coarse wool--2o.
Fine woo1--1Sm19.
Western or territory--1T11S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
County Treasurer.

To the republican voters OF Marshall
county: I wish to announce my candi-
dacy for denomination as treasurer or
Marshall county, subject to the wishes
of the voters at the republican pri-
mary in June.
ROBERT w. STEVENS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

Mrs. George Parrett's condition today
is considered fairly good. and as salts
factory as one could reasonably ex-
pect considering the severity of her
operation for abdominal tumor at st.
Thomas hospital Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

I hereby announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination for county
attorney presenting it as my desire to
stand for the strict enforcement of all
laws of our state and with this under
standing appeal to the will of the vot-
ers Of the republican party.
c. c. CASWDLL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
County Recorder,

Upon the urgent solicitation of my
friends turnout the county l hereby
announce as candidate for the nomi-
nation of county recorder before the
republican primary in June. 1910
MINNIE Z. LINCOLN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
Supervisor.

l wish to announce my candidacy be-
fore the republican primaries for the
office Of supervisor of Marshall county
to succeed Elias Bueghly, whose term
expires Jan. i. 1912.
DANIEL, c. MAYTAG.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

The condition Of Mrs. w. H. Scott,
who is seriously sick at her home. 311
South Fourth street, showed a slight
change for the better today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

I am candidate for the republican
nomination for sheriff and If elected to
the office will enforce the laws with
out favor or persecution to any class
of law yiolators. J. r. MEEkINS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

You will want a pair of oXfords
or pumps before Decoration Day, and
we have just what you want Come in
and see them, Larson e. Clemens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

The funeral Of Alva Arson will be
held from the residence, over 1914
North First street Friday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock, Rev. w. H. Scott officiat-
ing. Burial will be in Riverside
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
ANNOUN CEM ENTS.
Representative.

hereby announce myself as candi-
believe in progressive republicanism,
date for the office OF representative at
the June primaries. To make my po-
sition clear 1 state to the voters that
and If elected to the legislature will
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

wish to announce my candidacy for
the office Of county coroner before the
republican primaries in June.
DIR. r. r. HANSEN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
county Suuerintendent.

Please announce that I will be a
candidate for the republican nominal
ton for county superintendent of
schools at the June primaries.
MARY e. HOSTETLER.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
e. G. LEFF'LER, M. D.

Editor Times Republican,: Kindly
announce the undersigned as a candi-
date for county coroner before the re-
publican primary on June 7.
+. II, BOUCHER. NJ. D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
County Attorney.

To the public: l am candidate for
the republican nomination for the office
of county attorney of Marshall county.
Iowa, subject to the choice of the vot-
ers In the June primary election.
e. N. FARBER.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
ROBERT w. STEVENS.
Sheriff,

I will be a candidate for renomina-
ton for the office of sheriff of Marshall
county. subject to the will of the res
publican voters.
A. A. NICHOLSON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
LOCAL MARKETS.

Prices Paid to Fsrmers by Marshall.
town Dealers.
The following prices arc quoted by
Marshalltown dealers for the different
varieties of farmers provisions, grain.
produce and poultry. also for hides.
tallow. wool. pelts and skins.
s. p. Johnson quotes the fol-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

I wish to announce to the republican
voters Of Marshall county that I am a
candidate before the republican pri-
maries for the nomination of super
visor, to succeed myself, for the term
beginning Jan. /. 1911.
r. r EMF1S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

wish to present my name to the
republican voters of Marshall county
as candidate for representative be-
fore the June primaries.
&. r. STANSBERRY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

Please announce that will be
candidate for county recorder at the
republican primary In June.
ETA NORTHUP.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

Editor Times Republicans: Please
announce the undersigned as n repub-
lican candidate for district Judge for
the Seventeenth judicial district OF
Iowa ]. NJ. PARKER.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

Mrs. Burt Boggie, 900 South Center
street, who is a patient at st. Thomas
hospital where she was taken Tuesday,
is slightly improved today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

The problem of good bread making
all of the time has been solved. The
answer is Electric flour. Ask your
grocer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
County Auditor.

Please announce that l am a candi-
date for county auditor before the re-
publican primary on June Z.
ALVA H. WELKER.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

Burke's Uncle Toms Cabin Com
pany, showing under canvass, arrived
in the city about noon. and paraded
thru the business streets at 2 o'clock.
The show grounds are at the corner Of
Main street and Ninth avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

I would announce that I will be a
candidate for the republican nominal
ton for county supervisor for the
term expiring Jan. l, 1912.
OLLIE LUTTEKEN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
Coroner.

To the republican voters of Marshall
county: l will be candidate for cor
oner before the republican primaries in
June.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25
Clerk of the p,srric. Court.

wish to announce that l am can
didate for the republican nomination
for clerk OF the district court Of Mar
shall county.
FRANK NJ. HARADON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

Mrs. j.. r. Livengood. OF Hubbard,
spent Tuesday in the city with rela-
tiyeS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

/ will be a\candidate for Justice OF
the peace OF Marshall township before
the republican primaries.
T. s. WILLARD.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

1 am a republican candidate for the
office of Justice OF tho peace for Mar
shall township. subject to the choice
of the voters at the primary election.
June 7, 1910.
w. NJ. CLARK.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

Miss Marissa Maulsby, who celebrat-
ed her 18th birthday anniversary Tues
day, was pleasantly surprised in the
evening at the home of her parents.
sos North Second street, by the eleven
girls who are members of Mr.. Otto
Bishops Sunday school class of the
Methodist church. Miss Maulsby was
presented by her classmates with a
handsome Marshalltown high school
pennant The evening was spent with
games and music, and light refresh
ments which the guests took with
them were served. Mrs. w. P. Maulsby
and Miss Marie Meyer waited upon the
company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

l wish to announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination of judge OF
the Seventeenth judicial district, sub
ject to decision of the approaching
judicial convention.
VIII som
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-25

Concordia Nahebund will be enter
tanned Thursday afternoon by Mrs.
Mary Shelter and Mrs. Catherine
Moehrl at the latter's home, 412 East
State street.