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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-04-28

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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
A Moie's Nest,

Among common animals few have
been less studied in their life history
than the mole. Mr. Lionel e. Adams
says that under the fortress" which
The mole constructs above the surface
of the ground will always be found Il
series of tunnels running out beneath
the adjacent field. A curious feature
almost Invariably found is perpen,
dicular run penetrating about a foot
below the bottom OF the nest and then
turning upward to meet another run.
A mole is never found in his nest, al
though it may yet be warm from his
Body when opened. Guided by smell
and hearing. mole frequently locates
the nest of partridge or pheasant
above his run and, penetrating it from
below, eats the eggs. The adult mole
is practically blind, but there are en-
Gryonic indications that the power of
sight in the race has deteriorated.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
The Springbok.

A popularity Of that most beautiful
of South African antelopes the spring
box is that it always leaps over human
tracks. 1t is ut once exceedingly shy
and mary elously active, and the real
son for this strange antic is its in
tense suspicion of any possible enc
mics, among whom it has come to rec
ognize man as the most dangerous. 1t
is not only with human tracks that the
springbok goes through this perform
ance, for it does the same with the
tracks of lions or even when it gets
wind of lion. The leap is exceeding
ly graceful, and the animal covers from
twelve to fifteen feet at each bound.
1t drops on all four feet at once and
Immediately rises again, making clear
spring without any run. Its usual gait
when not pursued is a light springy
trot. The springbok usually travels
with its nose to the ground. as if con-
stantly on the lookout for the scent OF
enemies.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
twenty-five Cents

Pays for The Carolina Democrat
to January /, 1912. This remarka-
be special offer is made to introduce
the new Democratic periodical to
the Democrats Of the State. 1t is a
strong party paper, run on broad
Democratic lines and appeals to good
citizenship everywhere. "a Journal
Of Real Democracy and Good .Citi-
zenship." issued twice a month.
Has the endorsement Of leading
Democrats everywhere, and its ar
ticies attract great attention every
where. Fights the battles of the
party with judgment and discretion
and appeals to the best in our citi-
zenship: When in the hands of ou'
people, it will be a lasting tower of
strength to Democratic supremacy.
Edited by Mr.. r. F. Beasley, mana
ger of the Democratic Press Bureau
in campaign of 1910. Send 25 cents
for special offer till January, 1912
Agents wanted. Address, The Caro-
lima Democrat, Monroe, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
ADAMS PEAK.
A Shrine Visited by Thousands and
Sacred to Three Conflicting
Religious Sects.

Throughout Asia "holy places" are
almost as numerous as leaves en- a
tree, but in Ceylon is a mountain which
enjoys the unique distinction of being
very holy place to the devotees Of
three absolutely distinct and conflict
ing religious sects. This is Adams
Peak, or Samantha.
According to the Mohammedan be-
lief, Adam, after the fall was taken
by an angel to the. top of Samantha.
and a panorama Of all the ills that
through sin should afflict mankind was
spread out before him. His foot left
an impression on the solid rock, and
his tears formed the lake from which
pilgrims still drink. The Buddhists
contend that it was not Adam, but
Bcddha himself that made the foot
print in the rock, that being the last
spot where he touched the earth be-
fore ascending to heaven, while the
Brahmins have still another legend.
All, however. Brahmins, MOhamme-
dsns and Chinese, agree that Samantha
is very holy place, and to perform
pilgrimage to the spot is to the Budd-
hist what visit to Mecca is to Mo-
hammedan In mixed crowds the Wor-
shippers come, each plying the igno-
rance of the other. who is so far from
the ''true way"
1t requires no little faith and some
Imagination to trace in the depression
in the rock the likeness of human
footprint 1t is 5A feet long by 2la
feet wide, on the top of huge bowl
der The natives, however, insist that
it is the footprint of Adam.-Emmett
Campbell Hall in Cincinnati CONNER
cial Tribune
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
MINIATURE GARDENS.
Tiny Lakes, Trees and Houses In d.
minutive- Japanese Parks.

Tiny Lakes, Trees and Houses In d.
minutive Japanese Parks.
The japanese have the art of dwarf
ing trees to mere shrubs and of cult
waiting plants in similar way. The
people take great delight in their min
iature gardens. which require special
gardener to keep them down to de-
sired limits. a Japanese garden is
generally about ten yards square, and
in this small space is found a park
and demesne. with lake, summer
houses, temples. trees. all complete
and in keeping with the dimensions
available
One such garden shows lake four
feet long and full of goldfish. On
the border stands pine tree exactly
eighteen inches high and fifty years
CID Beneath it's shade is temple
carved out of one piece of stone the
size Of a brick. On lofty crag Of
some two and a half feet stands fine
maple tree. perfect in form and shape,
fifteen years old and twelve inches
high.
One household in Japan boasts of a
complete garden contained in a shall
low two dozen wine case. Everything
is complete down to the fish in the
lake, sheet of water only few
inch square, and the footbridges
over the water courses. Tea houses
there are and numerous trees Of va
rious kinds. each about six inches in
height. Old as the hills are these
diminutive trees. but full of vitality.
and yet never growing bigger.-New
York Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
A MOTHERS GRATITUDE.
Many a Mother in Scotland
Neck Will Appreciate the
Following.

Many a strong man and many
healthy woman has much for which
to thank mother. The care taken
during their childhood brought them
past the danger point and made them
healthy men and women, Children
are generally bothered at some peri
cd with incontinence of urin, and in
ability to retain it is ofttimes called
a habit. 1t is not the caildren's
fault difficulty lies with the
kidneys, and can be readily righted
if taken in the proper way. Ascot
land Neck mother sncws you how.
Mrs. w. S. Bradley, Roanoke St.,
Scotland Neck, N. c., says:
"Ihave been convinced that Doan's
Kidney Pills are a good kidney med
icine, for they have been used in my
family with splendid results. One
of my children had a kidney weak
ness and | used Doan's Kidney Pills
in this case, getting them at E. T.
Whitehead Company's drug store
The results were very satisfactory"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New 70, k, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan' S
and take no other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
Needed II.

In the Yakima valley. Washington.
where the big apples are grown and
bearing orchards sell Mt 1000 an acre,
rain Is scarce. Irrigation IS practiced
everywhere But now and then during
the growing season a light rain VIII
fall for few minutes. These rains
are highly priced. for irrigating water
is measured closely and served to each
user in proportion to his acreage.
Last summer fruit grower who
owns forty acres of orchard was re-
joicing in one of these precipitations
Of moisture when one of his hired men
entered the house.
"Why don't you stay in out OF the
rain?" inquired the fruit grower.
"Oh, that's all right" replied the
man. "A little dew like that doesn't
bother me bit. can work right
along Just the same"
"That isn't the point!' exclaimed the
rancher. "Next time it rains you come
into the house l want that water on
the land."-Youth's Companion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
The Journey Home.
Years and years ago, when |
NNoa met q lifflo lid

Years and years ago, when l
Was just a little lad.
An after school hours used to work
Around the farm with dad,
l used to be so wearied out
When eventide was come,
That | got kinder anxious like
About the journey home.
But dad, he used to lead the way,
An once in a while turn round
an say
So cheerin' like, so tender-"Come!
Come on, my son. you're nearly
home!"
That alters used to help me some,
An so l followed father home.
I'm old an gray an feeble now,
An trim5ly at the. knee,
But life seems just the same to-day
As then it seemed to me,
For | am still so wearied out,
When eventide is come,
An still get Kinder auxious-!ike
About the journey.
But still my Father leads the way,
An once in while hear Him say,
So cheering-li,ze, SO tender-"Come!
Come on, my son, you're nearly
home!"
An same as then, that helps me some.
An so I'm followin' Father home.
John Talman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
A Japanese Popularity.

when a Japanese servant is rebuk.
ed or scolded," says a traveller, che
must smile like Cheshire cat. The
etiquette in smiles is very misleading
at first. l often used to think that
Taxi my riksha boy meant to be i'm
pertinent when he insisted on smiling
when / was angry at him. But when
he told ME of the death of his little
child with burst of laughter l knew
that this was only one of the curious
details of etiquette in this topsy turvy
land"
Gould interest you in an orange
grove proposition?" Nope, l have
already put all my money into a
fruit orchard "Where?" ION
my wife hat" Houston Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
One Consolation.

During the time he acted as United
States consul in Glasgow Bret Harte
occasionally INDUCED in a days sport
with the gun, and it was during one OF
his shooting excursions that the hui
morist met with an accident which
might have disfgured him for the re-
mairder of his life. his face being
badly cut through the recoil of an
overloaded gun. Fortunately the doc
tors skill prevented him from being
permanently marked.
Writing about he-occurrence to his
friend. T. Edgar Pemberton. who
quotes the letter in his Tribute to
Bret Harte." the novelist concludes his
letter by telling of an amusing effort
which was made to console him on ac
count of the accident
when the surgeon was stitching me
together" he wrote. 1.-The son of the
house, a boy of twelve, came timidly
to the door of my room.
Tell Mr.. Bret Harte it's all right,
he said. He killed the hare"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
Change of Heart.

SeviervilIe, Tenn.-"I never die
believe in patent medicines" writes
Mrs. Martha Hown, of this place
until | took Cardui. and it cured
me. For six months could not dc
anything. Now Go all my house
work. and it don't tire me. Doctors
failed, but CarduI saved my life. u
The benefit from taking Cardui is
not confined to one part Of the body
Cardui improves the whole womanly
system: 1t helps headache, back
ache. falling feelings and female
weakness. Try it. 1t will helpy on.
Price 81.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
Our Own Minstrels.

"Mistah Walkah, kin you tell me de
diffunce tween a mulatto cap'n Of an
infantry comp'ny an a boy buyfn' a
pound o. gum drops fur his best gai?'
mo. George; that's hard one. What
Is the difference between mulatto
captain of an infantry company and
a boy buying a pound of gum drops
for his best girl:"
DE one am a chocolate soldier an
de uddah am a candy kid"
Ladies and gentlemen, the peerless
vocalist, Professor Leatherlarrinks will
now sing the popular ballad. Clarence,
Darling. Let My Curls Alone; You're
Pulling En- Off! "-Chicago Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
Attack Like IiderS.

In fighting to keep the blood pure
the white corpuscles attack disease
germs like tigers. But often germs
germs multiply so fast the little
fighters are overcome Then see
pimples, boils, eczema, salt rheum
and sores multiply and strength and
appetite fail This condition de-
mands Electric Bitters to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to
expel boisons from the blood They
are the best b God purifier" writes
c. T. Budahn, Of Tracy, CAL. Il have
ever found" They make rich. red
blood. strong nerves and build up
YOUR health. Try them. SOC at E.
I. Whitehead Company's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
Nat For W;II;e-

country woman and her little boy
were visiting the city and while see
ing the sights of the place the mothers
eyes were attracted by the snowy dis
play of stuffed animals in taxider-
mist's shop window.
Lets go in here and see what we
can get for you, Willie" said the
mother.
''Sure, ma, and His eye fell upon
a sign over the door which read. Let
us tan your hides"
"Oh. no. ma. Let's don't go in there.
| get huff Of that at home" he cried
excitedly, and they passed up the taxi
dentists shop.-National Monthly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
Artificial Flowers.

1t was in Italy that a demand for
artificial flowers first arose. This was
due primarily to a caprice of fashion
which demanded that during festivals
blossoms in and out of their seasons
should be worn and also to the fact
that their color and freshness were
stable. Later on, in the middle ages.
the artificial SO far superseded the
natural that both men and women
decked their heads with imitation
flowers of cambria, paper, glass and
metal
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
ARROYO AL ON WORRY.

TNHEY'D make q rattlin' roundup. sure
The troubles known to man,
Il If we could gather ali the kinds
Since this old world began.
But 'mong the troubles on life's range
The common and preferred,
That critter labeled worry is
The orn riest Of the herd.
You think you've got him roped and tleo
And humbled in the dust,
But soon that critters up again
And raisin clouds OF dust.
You're feelin' fine, the sky Is blue.
Your laughs a happy mans
But worry comes cavortin in
And stampedes all your plans
Seems like when this here world was maoe
For me and you, old pal,
This worry critter should have been
Shut tight in some corral.
Arthur Chapman In Denver Republican.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
Spit, Quit, Fit.

Hines, Ala.-In a letter from this
place, Mrs. Eula Mae Bradley says:
Il used to spit up ALL ate. I was
tired and sleepy all the time. My
head ached and l could hardly drag
around. Since taking Cardui this
has entirely quit, and now I feel
quite fit" Mrs. Bradley suffered
from nervous Indigestion. Cardui
builds up the nervous system and
strengthens the womanly constitu-
ton. That's why Cardui helped
Mrs. Bradley and why it will help
you. Try it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

Cuts and bruises may be healed
healed in about one-third the time
required by the usual treatment by
applying Chamberlain's Liniment.
1t is an an'iseptic and causes such
injuries to heal without maturation
This liniment also relieves soreness
OF the muscles and rheumatic pains.
For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
Memphis Lady Writes.

Memphis, Tenn Mrs. D. Loon ".
of Memphis, writes: Il suffered
misery for nearly eight years. Since
taking Cardui | am much stronger,
and l haven't missed a single meal.
| hardly know how to express my
gratitude Don't worry about
your sylnptoms-Cardui goes deep
er down. What you need is strength.
Strength will enable you to throw
off female troubles and will prevent
the headache. backache, dizziness
and other symptoms that you now
suffer from. Cardui helps you get it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

A we'll known Des MONIES woman
after suffering miserably for two
days from bowel. complaint. was
cured by one dose of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea RENE.
dy. For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

An ordinary case Of diarrhoea can
as rule be cured by single dose
Of Chamherlain's Cole, Cholera ard
and Diarrh"ea Remedy. This rene
dy has 70 sureri,r for low el COM
plants. For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

Curious Cbarley-Do nuts grow
on trees, father? Fa;her-They do,
my son. Curious Cbarley-Then
what tree does the doughnut grow
on? Father-The pan-tree, my son.
New York American.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

Buy it now. Now is the time -
Cuy a bottle OF Chamberlain's Collie
EnGlera and Diarrhoea Remedy. #
Is almost certain to be needed Before
Tue summer is over. This remedy
1as no superior. For sale bv ali
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

Mrs. Caswell, while you were in
venlce did you see the Bridge of
Slghs! oh, yes; | saw what thew
caiied that, but. my land! I've seen
bridges ten times its size without CO.
ing out OF Pennsylvania Chicaro
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

Bridget" floated downward a
voice, eff that is Mrs. Wombat, I'm
not in" 1t is Mrs. Wombat. :"
floated upward a voice, land she's
very glad to hear it. Louisville
COurier-JOurna].
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
For His Own Use.

Husband-I say, how many ''l's'' In
bilious?
Wffe-One. Of course. You told me
how to spell it yesterday when l was
writing.
Husband-Ah. but I'm writing now,
and that makes all the difference
Punch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
DisaoreeabIe Economy

Husband-You. are not economical
Wife-Well. if you don't call a woman
economical who saves her wedding
dress for possible second marriage
I'd like to know what you think econ
omy is like.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

What's your husband so angry
abost?" Hes been out Of work
six weeks" 81 should think that
would suit him first rate" That
just it! He's just got a job.-Meg-
gendOrfer Blaetter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

What's the matter with vo,,9,,
a molly Mlcrobe. 20, pshaw!"
replied little Willy, Microbe. "I'm
getting tired of siayin' in one place
al the time. Since the women have
qult wearln dresses that drag we
never get taken anywhere"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

"A remarkable thing happened
last night" What was it?" I'VE
met some people who have an auto
mobile and they didn't seem to care
whether we know it or not. st.
Louis Post Dispatch. W.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
Helping Her Out,

"Haye you young chicken? am
rather green at cooking
'Such being the case, madam. don,t
you think you'd better-have an old
experienced fowl?'-Louisville Courier.
Journal
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
For Neat Frame.
A friend is some one who can
tell you unpleasant truths bout
yourself. but won't.-Life.
Nearlv Tr,,A

Say. pa. who said the plays the
thing?"
Some back number, my son. Every
one knows nowadays it's the chorus
ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

In Paris last summer a Southern
girl was l,eard to drawl be:w cen the
acts Of "Chan.icler": | thir k it's
mo- fun when you don't unierst and
French. It sounds mo- Ike chick
e1s!"-Lfe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
SnitAful.

At local picture show a painter
hung notice under his highly priced
landscape, ''Do not touch with canes
or umbrellas Some one who was
not an admirer of his works added to
the notice, '"Take an ax!'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

"Doan's Ointment cured me Of
eczema that had annoyed me long
time. The cure was permanent" -
HoDHS. W. Matthews, Commission
err Labor Statistics, Augusta Me
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

Impure blood runs you down.
makes you an easy victim for organ
ic diseases. Burdock Blood B.tters
pucifies the b!ood-cures the cause
builds you up.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
Mirth.

Harmless mirth is the best cordial
against the consumption Of the spirit
Wherefore testing is not unla wfnl -
1t trespasseth not in quantity. quality
or seasOn.-Fuller.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
Awful Man.

would you like to see the babyf'
The dot!ng mother asked
I'd like to see it padded
Said the neighbor as he passed.
Spokane Spokesman Review.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

"1always agree with my husband. .
Ivory sweet of you" Except
of course, when he is in the wrong. .
Pittsburg Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03
An Inside Qutinn.

Wigg-The best outing a man can
take is an ocean trip. Wagg-Yes, an
outing for the inner man as WE'LL
Philadelphia Record
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

Regulates the bowels, promotes
easy natural movements. cures con-
stlpatlon-Doan's Regulets. Ash
your druggist for them. pc hox
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

Eaby won't suffer five minutes
wish Group if you apply DR.. Thomas
Eclectic Oh at once. Acts like magic.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

To live in hearts we leave behind i.
not to die.-Campbell.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

BINGHAM, t,s. ellie. y: e.: e., has "a,
FREE ROUND rRiP TiCKET from anvwhc
spection. is not convinced hal is pairs of orr
FIRE WALL, are the BEG. Cor Health. Saints,
1893 Send for Catalogue come and see
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-08-03

repaired BOYS for College 7ra r'''5
ia years, and ALONE in Tie a. .r 10.
: within 1900 miles 10 any '
Glory brick rooms. sep1r.
-. V, initiation aud safety '-' ,--,
tCl. l.. Cik6EAEl. s, ot.. !. /. %.
Arizona republican., 1911-03-22

ited his pack on the floor and re- marked to the merchant:
 "I guess I couldn't drive a trade with you, cOlOnei?''
 T reckon you calculate just about right" was the decided reply Of the merchant. who had had dealings with Yankee peddlers on previous oc- casions. Get Out,"
 "Oh, well, don't get riled up-no harm done. Now just look at this dozen razor strops-easy worth S. let you have 'em for $2. colonel
 T wouldn't touch any of your trash you get out" the merchant declared.
 Well. now. colonel, I always like to do some business in a place. Tell
Arizona republican., 1911-03-22

and open"
 Il don't know what their little game is.' he said, but I'll just see if it really is unlocked"
 He grasped the knob and gave it a turn.
 shock that nearly flOOred him. an alarm bell rang loudly. the office be- came flooded with light. a door in the wall flew. open. and big dog sprang at him.
 @Darn my fool hide" he exclaimed an hour later. as the door of d cell in the police station closed on him. T know what's the matter with me. I'm too trusting "-Chicago Tribune.
Arizona republican., 1911-03-22

having for its object the securing of a road crossing only a few of the coun- ties he represents as governor.
 After considerable discussion by c. F. Ainsworth. H. B. Wilkinson, Elliot Evans and others, the governor moved that it be declared the sense of the meeting that territorial good roads association be organized. The motion carried unanimously and Mir. Potter stated that he too, would vote in the affirmative if he were on the floor He was the only one there who had favored a transcontinental roads as sociation and while he was not entire ly convinced that his plan was not best he was ready to abide by the de
Arizona republican., 1911-03-22

you what I'll bet you 8 that if you make an offer for them strops we'll make a trade"
 "IH go you,'' said the merchant. and" he added when the stakes had been put up. "Tll' give you a quarter for the strops."
 They're yourn. colonel" said the Yankee pocketing the wager
Arizona republican., 1911-03-22

There was some discussion of the question of delegates and Mir. Bull lard said he thought there sOuld be six from each county-two appointed by the governor two by the spervis- ors and two by the boards of trade. That. however, is matter to be threshed out later by the committee