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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
Work Tells Nationality,

Mrs. Henry White, wife of the we'll
known American diplomat, who served
in almost every court in Europe, is
the authority for the statement that
the nationality of a woman may be
easily betrayed by the kind of fancy
work. in which she engages as she sits
On hotel verandas in famous resorts
CT Europe. The American has her
frame with gay colored silk, and
stitches away on flowers, fruits or
quaint figures for the decoration OF
her dining table, her boudoir or her
own co1nely person. The British
woman never seems happy unless she
IS fashioning Battenberg lace sewed
Cn indigo blue paper, where the pat
tern is traced. The French woman
works into fine white cambric those
lovely clusters of vine and flowers
in the best cotton floss, known as
French embroidery" The Italian
woman delights in the fine lace that
has made the nation illustrious, and
many woman bearing title that
dates back several hundred years can
make lace which RIVALS the best which
The looms OF Venice can produce.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
TURKS QUEER DESERT ARMY
Weapons of Every Time and Aae Are
Found Among These Picturesque
Soldiers.

In this city of canvas houses. or
rather, in these groups of canvas ham.
lets, are men Of every race in the
LeVant. There is no uniformity OF
type even among the officers, for the
turkish Empire comprises many
races, and in the same mess tent YOU
may see Cretan captain chatting
with lieutenant from the Bulgarian
frontier, an Albanian rendering his
cigarette case to a Yemen Arab. But
among the rank and file Of the Tur.
klsh soldiery the racial types are be-
Wlldering in their variety, says a
Tripoli letter in the London Express.
Servians, Syrians, Greeks, Cretans,
Croatians, Roumanians, Egyptians, isl
aHders from the archipelago, Bosniaks
with the faces OF Kalmuck Tartars,
shaggy-headed Kurds, Armenians.
Persians and dwellers in Mesopotamia
there is no end to the list. 1t
would need the pen that described the
horde wherewith Cyrus invaded Greece
"a very similar horde no doubt, but
lacking modern weapons and khaki
kit) to enumerate them all.
And even then one has spoken only
of the regular Turkish soldiers. There
still remain the uncounted desert men
who have ranged themselves under
the Crescent flag to wage war for
their liberty. Daily they continue to
arrive, on horse, ass, camel and afoot,
from places five and ten and even
twenty days ride away. There are
Arabs from Tripoli, Tunis, Fezzan,
Algiers, handful even from distant
Morocco. FuzZy-headed Soudanese,
negroes, silver-gray with dust and
sunshine; wiry. light-eyed Bedouin
and yelled horsemen from the Libyan
Sahara pour in to help the Turks and
harass the Italians with nightly forays
through the ruined gardens
There are not counting the rifles
and carbines captured from the Ital-
ians nor the regulation arms dealt
out by the Turks, weapons of every
kind and age in the camp. / have
seen within few hundred yards Of
one another chassepot rifle, a dou-
ble-barreled shotgun, a two-handed
Crusaders sword Ga magnificent piece
Of steel over four feet long,, a slen-
der, 1nlaid scimitar, a Moorish curved
dagger and an automatic pistol.
There is no doubt that the desert
is supplying Turkey with soldiers as
efficiently as it has provided her with
tooc for them to eat A wonderful
r'ace The desert able to pour forth
unexpected riches.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
Must Not Use RhiSkey or Money II
Burke.

A pledge that you will not support
anv candidate for office who is guilty
of using liquor Or money in the cam
paign to forward his cause is now
being circulated in the county for
signatures. And the pledge goes
further to say you will not support
2 candidate who does not sign the
pledge. Good!. There are already
a large number Of signers, among
them being all the prospective can
didates. 1t is a move that means q
great saving to the candidate and
the uplift Of the voter. Now, use
the potato bug" killer on the can
didate who violates the pledge
Morpanton News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
HeW To Slide Down a Rope.

Sliding down rope is not so simple
as it seems. Few boys know how to
do it properly. If you try to de-
scend by letting the rope slide
through your hands the friction will
burn the palms so that you will have
to let go after few feet. If you
try to lower your weight from one
hand-hold to another you are sure
to become tired and will be forced
to drop. You cannot slide with the
rope between your knees. for the
swaying Of your body will jerk the
rope out Of the clutch Of your knees
and then you are likely to fall
The easiest and safest method you
can employ is that used by firenen
and sailors. Standing upright throw
out your right leg and give it turn
round the rope. Next put the rope
in the crook of your right elbow and
clasp it tightly, not in your hand, but
in your arm.
In that way you can slide to safety
without the slightest trouble. The
rope does not touch any part Of the
body that is not protected bo cloth
ing, and your speed can be regulated
by either Strengthening or cramping
YOUR leg. Once learned the method
of sliding down q rope may prove in
an emergency the means of saving
your life or the lives of other persons.
The Youths Companion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
II She Had Put II in a Bank.

A lady in a neighboring county
lost S2 900 in a fire which destroyed
her home one night last week. Ii
she had deposited this money IN a
hank it would have been much wiser.
All the money a person ties up in a
hox and secrets away in the bottom
Of his trunk is loss to the Whrld.--
Chesterfield Advertiser.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30

II flowers and sunshine wer0
enough to satisfy all humanity. doubt
less there would not be ice and co*0.
There are those who find in the sn0W-
capped peaks Of the Alps a cham
which is never unfolded to them in shs
tropics and even in winter thsre are
those who dream OF mountain climb
ing and those who even cross The
ocean to enjoy the sport with its sp!sn-
did exercise and its inspiration in the
grandeur ever being unfolded before
them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
MORE GOOD ROADS MONEY.
Much Money Being Spent for Improving
The Public Highways.

| Too much cannot be said on the
subject Of good roads. The May
number of Warmers Magazine con.
tains a great many encouraging
notes as to the work that has been
done in building good roads in the
country.
Rock county, Virginia, has voted
bond issue of $4,000 to build a
macadam road across the Allegheny
Mountains.
Green county, Mississippi, has au.
thorized a bond issue of S25, ZOO fol
building good roads.
Liberty county, Texas, has issued
$125,O00 for the same purpose.
McMinn county, Tennessee, has
awarded contracts for the construc-
ton Of As miles of good roads.
Hines county, Virginia, has con-
tracted for the construction of 1G
miles of roads at cost Of $73, 400.
Boone county. Missouri, has voted
a bond issue Of 500, 900 for roads.
Greene county Alabama, has voted
| $125, 900 in bonds for the construc-
tion of roads.
St. Lucie county, Florida. has re-
Gently awarded contracts for work
on her roads to the amount Of
s19l 900.
Mobile county, Alabama, is spend
ing s5O0,00O in the Improvement of
the highways of that county.
Boone county, Missouri, has voted
100000 for the building Of gravel
roads.
Culpepper county, Virginia, has
voted $l20,0O0 in bonds for good
roads.
Pettis county, Missouri, has issued
bonds for 5000, 900 to build 81 miles
Of rock road.
Greenville county, South Carolina,
will pave Bumcombe road.
Lawrence county, Missouri, has
voted $4,000 in bonds for road
building.
Robertson county, Tennessee, has
contracted for the building of $50
miles Of limestone macadam road.
All over the country the people
are alive to the Importance Of good
highways. County after county in
many Of the Southern States will
vote this month or next on the ques-
ton of issuing bonds for the con-
struction of good roads. The people
are beginning at last to understand
the value Of improved highways and
they are taking a hand finally in the
great work of building for their own
benefit. There Is absolutely no
cause which should appeal to the
common sense of property holders,
in the country as we'll as in the city,
more directly than the cause of
good roads. There are thousands
of miles of poor roads in North
Carolina in spite of all the advances
we have made in this direction and
they require immediate attention.
Good roads cannot be built without
money and every dollar that is spent
upon the highways Of a community
is. a dollar spent for the bene-
fit of its eople.-Charlotte Oh
server.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
Use The Same Method.

The men who keep fat horses while
working them hard, who get the
best profits from their dairy cows
who obtain the largest gains in feed.
ING beef cattle and who use the hes,
pigs, all use the same "secret'
methods liberal AMI intelligent
feeding, kind and regular care. and
the personal attention of the owner
The Progressive Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
Reasoning by Deduction,

A young English lady who was 60
ing out to New Zealand to get married
went to dressmaker for her trous-
seau. Tie dressmaker suggested .
warm material. The young lady ask
ell why. seeing that the climate Of
New Zealand is beautifully mild one.
The dressmaker replied: "T assure
you. madam, you are mistaken. for
that is where the frozen meat comes
from"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
What Texans Admire

is hearty, vigorous life, according TO
Hugh Tallman, of San Antonia.
I'VE find" he writes. that DR..
Kings New Life Pills surely put
life and energy into a person. Wife
and | believe they are the best made"
Excellent for stomach, liver or kid
ney troubles. Is cents at +. T.
Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
C-orot Eliminate Love.

A periodical devoted to the DRAMA
oleads fer plays based on some emo
ton ether than love. The dlncuity
in producing such plays IS that every
NAV rnust have q hero, and in making
q hero the playwright, as well as his
audience, almost inevitably ADOPTS 'le
view expressed two thousand years
ago by a scribe on one of TIE oeau
wallis of Pompeii: 'Ha who has neVe!
loved q woman is not gentleman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller by using Aliens
Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder for
swollen, tender. aching feet. 1t
makes walking delight. relieves
corns and bunions Of all pain, and
gives rest and comfort. Sold every
where, 25c. Don't accept substi-
tute. Sample free. Address, Allen
S. Omsted, lie Roy. N. 7.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
Give the Eest.

Every normal person is born with
message for humanity. with a sacreA
obligation to give his best to tho
world. Your talent was not given
merely 10 provide the necessities ana
luxuries 0! existence. but to make the
world little better place to live In.
% pay your debt to humanity. to make
the largest possible sum total Of .
soul.-Beckcr.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
E;:tenuatinu circumsta nces.

The judge told the lawyer to stand
ap. While your contempt OF court
vas clearly expressed" he said, Il
am going to give you the benefit OF ex-
:enuating circumstances. In all my
official connection with you I have
aever heard you use the expression
iota Of proof DISCHARGED"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
DARLINGTON SCHO0L CLOSES.
An Interesting Program Well Rendered
and Greatly Enjoyed.

Halifax, N. c., May S.-The clos
ing exercises of the graded school at
Darlington school house, in Faucets
township on last Friday evening at
half-past eight o'clock, were very
enjoyable indeed, and most excel
lent program was rendered. The
whole program was so very good
that we would like to mention all
the parts given. but will only men,
tion those which mostly appealed
to us.
The opening number was a song,
Hail Carolina" which was sung in
a most excellent manner. Master
Dickens gave the address of welcome
IN happy and captivating way, that
put the audience in real good humor.
"Our House," by Miss Annie
Ware, was we'll rendered, and we
predict some day for this little lady
the best things possible.
Five Little Boys Went to School,"
by five little tots, was well received
and brought forth loud applause.
Entertaining the Minister" by
little Miss Clyde Hux, was recited
in an excellent manner indeed, and
won for the little lady many of the
most favorable comments.
"Phils Secret" by Master Carl
Gibson, was good; also recitation
by Phil's little brother, Got to Go
to School," was appIaudcd very
much.
"Stealin' Dat Watermillion," by
Mr.. Warren, was well rendered and
loud was the applause at its ending.
THE Proposal. by Miss Brady
Hux, was most charmingly rendered
and favorably received.
Rock Of Ages" in pantomime.
Evening Prapers, "Yicld Not to
Temptation" in tableaux, were very
good indeed. and one wished that
there were many more Of them.
At the conclusion Of the program
the judges, Rev. Mr. Whitaker and
Mr.. Beavans, Of Enfield, and W. T.
Coppedge, Of Halifax, awarded the
prize to Mr.. Warren, being present
ed by DR.. A. S. Harrison in happv
style, with the suggestion to always
value the same as precious me-
mento of the occasion. The prize
was a one dollar gold coin, which
are not to be picked up on the street
every day of the year.
DR.. A. S. Harrison then spoke to
the school for about thirty minutes,
commencing the teachers and the
work that had been done, and also
thanking the patrons of the school
for their hearty support and pre-
dieting many good things for the
school if all parties concerned held
together and bent their energies to
the purpose of being serviceab!e
and helpful to each other. DR.. Har-
rison's address was helpful and in
spring and no doubt will produce
much fruit in the community.
The two teachers of this particu-
lar school, Miss Mamie Pittnan as
principal, and Miss Maude AIRING
ton as assistant. deserve the consid-
Grafton and sincerest thanks Of the
patrons Of the school for the energy
and pains displayed on behalf Of the
children, and for the very excellent
training given each. The improve
ment of the community since the
establishing of the school is marked,
and no doubt in the future to ac-
complish greater and better work,
as many of the Obstacles have been
removed. w. F. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30

There never was time when peo-
pie appreciated the real merits Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy more
than now. This is shown by the in
crease in sales and voluntary testi-
monials from persons who have been
cured by it. If you or your children
are troubled with cough or cold
give it a trial and become acquaint.
ed with its good qualities. For sale
by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
SCOTLAND KECK GRADED SCHOOL.
Program for Commencement and Ded.
iCailOR CT New Building May 1880.


Hymn-Audience Standing Leo
by Choir
Prayer by Rev. O. L. Powers.
Presentation Of Building by Mr.
Charles L. Mcdowell, chairman o.
the board Of trustees.
Building received for the town b,
DR.. j. E. Shields, mayor
Short talks by former superin
tendents. Prof. c. w. Wilson ant
Mr.. Ashby w. Dunn.
Anthena-Jubi!atc in G Nevir
By the Choir.
Hymn-Audience standing Leo
by the Choir.
Scripture Lesson read by Rev. r
w. Anderson.
Anthem-No Shadows Yonder--
Gaul BY the Choir.
Sermon by Rev. R. G.. Reaman. D
d., Durham, N. C.
Prayer by Rev. N. c. Yearly.
Anthem-Praise Ye The Father
Gounod-By the Choir.
Benediction.
THURSDAY MORNING, Hoo.
Music by Forbes Orchestra.
Song-Ho! For Carolina-W. B.
Harrell By the School.
Music by Forbes Orchestra.
Song -Dixie-By the School.
Music by Forbes Orchestra.
Introduction of Speaker by Mr..
Stuart II. Smith.
Commencement-Dedication Ad-
dress by Governor William Walton
Kitchin.
Music.
THURSDAY EVENING, $50.
Music by Forbes Orchestra.
Song Soldiers Chorus Faust
BY the School Choir.
Music b. Forbes Orchestra.
Recitation-Be Betsy Hawkins Goes
TO the City-By Louise Darden.
Defamation The Chariot Race :
Lew Wallace By Marvin Wilson
Hardy.
Music by Forbes Orchestra.
Recitation The Famine Long.
fellow By Lydia Josey.
Recitation--Sunday Fishin' BY
Willie Moore.
Music By Forbes Orchestra.
Declamation-The Death Bed OF
Benedict Arnold--George Lippard--
BY Edward Savage Lewis.
Recitation No Room for Mother
By Katherine Elizabeth Tillery.
Music by Forbes Orchestra.
Presentation Of Medals.
Diplomas awarded to Seniors.
Informal reception to patrons and
friends of the school.
Music by Forbes Orchestra.
CLASS OF 1912.
Roys-Troy Beatty Anderson, Will
liam Douglas Anderson, Marvin
Wilson Hardy, Henry Montague
Hilliard, Edward Savage Lewis.
Girls Katherine Ocarnel Bell,
Ruby Lee Darlen. Gertrude Aurora
Davenport, Sadie Maria Kitchin,
Mamie Shields Lamb, Lucille Leg
gett, Eva Lillian Moore.
MARSI1ALS.
Lanier Literary Society Lucille
Kitchin, chief; Dorothy Dunn, Hilds
Hancock, Lydia Josey.
Vine Hill Literary Society James
Shields, chief; Willie Dunn, Norfieet
Mcdowell, Seba Whitehead.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
Where the Rain Goes.

All the rain that percolates down
into the earth comes 10 the surface
again somewhere. 1t goes down antb
it meets rock, through which II can
not pass, and as more water 10 COM
Ing down and pressing upon II. 1t las
to find a way to escape to the sur
face. In this underground trip II takes
up from rocks the salts that are use
full 10 the life Of plants and animals.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30

If you haven't the time to exercise
regularly, Doan's Regu!cts will pre-
vent constipation. They induce a
mild, easy, hea!thful action Of the
bowels without griping. Ask your
druggist fer them. 25 cents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30

Itching piles provoke profanity.
but profanity won't cure them.
Doan's Ointment cures itching. pro-
truding or bleeding piles after ears
of suffering. At any drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
z8iTH tn EnTHFR AND CHILD

-..-"rs SOOTHING SYRUP has been
e >,%IT YEARS by MILLIONS OF
. !r their CHILDREN WHILE
N..Il PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t
t.- CHILD, SOETENS TIC GUMS;
3IAt,;: CURES WIND COLIC, ana
.--.y f.r rLARRIfG:k. II IS ab-
e J:4 sule and ask for E.TS.
EinE -5.IuD," and take 10 other
rr .CrHtS bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
wONfANsS TRIALS.

but they Be
down" for den9
Thousands OF
o:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30

., :..ary Of The thousands Of testi-
letters received from sufferers
-..I S,,-,2tHp-Noot to be just the
ea,-l. In writing DR.. kiItner
-iiarato;I, y. V, be sure and
, t!',s paper. Don't make any
.a- 1s@lcnber the name, DR..
3, '.'1F1--l>cot, and the address,
--.y'l, =. =: Oh every bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30

InVaidS Hotel Surblca OuuhiVs
NY. Every is invited to write to this Institute and
receive confidential and sound medical advice entirely
without from who makes the diseases OF women
his specially.
: can cheerfuy recommend your remedies especially
yorr Favorite cscto for all female disorders writes
AII II. N. MoIEL. Of Bluff City, Tenn. Route during
tho seven suffered from pains in the back ana
ovario Tried many remedies but found only transient
rclief until persuaded by friend to try Dr. perGs %
avoiite Prescription. After giving this remedy far us
found that it would do jnst what it recommendso, io
| all bottles. cannot speak nl8nAJ
Of DR. Pierces remedies for all female derangcments
Or. Fiercc's plessccs Pellets regulate NTer Ms.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30

.@, III llilN-
Cne-dOlllr
CI may
..e &c bottle
zee. also a
sling all
-EIp-RCOt,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30
Z : .ai: Is Eis! are Eiada s!!serahle
= #3rsg md Bladder Trouble.

~ tro1h,e preys uTon the mind,
- I'D lessons All 81 ton; beauty.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-05-30

,ro1hle preys uroIl the mind,
:,;jlessousai1,bition; beauty,
vlgor and cheerful
- ness soon disappear
= I . when the kidneys are
out Of order or dis
ii eascd.
ss..a-l - Kidney trouble has
" become SO prevalent
:, a ~ that it is not unconl-
- - : mon for 6 child to be
- born afflicted with
- weak kidneys. If the
aalc~too often, iftlle urine scalds
nr II, VIXEN the child reaches an
- >1o-ll be able to control the
ii yet afflicted with bed-wet-
Upon It, the cause OF the diff
.lnev trouble, and the first
D2 toWayds The treatment of
.lutorGans. This unpleasant
q T. 4 diseased condition Of
nd bladder and not to a
< people suppose.
;v-cil as men are made 1riser-
lacy and bladder trouble,
j tie same great remedy.
I'D tie immediate effect of
ST cOc,f; realized. It sold
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-17
Yesterdays results:
American League-No games;

American League-No games;
rain.
National League-Chica g O.
Philadelphia, rain; New York 4,
Pittsburg /; Cincinnati 8, Bos-
ton S; St. Louis 5. Brooklyn 4.
The Sox suffered their first Sc
rious blow of the season yester-
day when a physicians examine
ton disclosed the fact that Jimmy
Block, whose batting has pulled
many a game. out of the fire for
the South Siders, was suffering
from a broken finger on the right
hand and would probably be out
of the game three or four weeks.
The stocky catcher left Boston
for home last night to have the
finger fixed up. He first smashed
it in Chicago, but the pain did not
bother him until Washington was
reached. In Philadelphia 1t De-
came so intense that he was
forced out of the game. The loss
of Block right now is setback to
Callahan, The butcher has batted
just about twice as hard as his ad-
mirers expected.
-
Indications in Boston are that
there will be no game until Satur-
day. Ed Walsh will get much
needed rest in the meantime and
will be at his best to face the Red
Legs.
One of two veterans will face
the Phillies this afternoon when
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-17

= \ FL X = + 4 = =
$ Doom and Magee may be :
= back in the game this after :
= noon. =
***** ***** ***
All kinds of money was repre-
sented IN the scrap between the
Giants and Pirates yesterday.
Marty O'Toole, price : So, 500,
hooked up in a pitching duel with
RUDE Marquard, price ST., 200.
The RUDE showed Barney Drey-
fuss that he, had wasted $10,500
when he outpitched the Irish lad
at every stage. O'Toole again
showed the wild streak. that has
marred his work all year, frank
ing seven. men to frst.in eight in
nings. The Giants got to him in
great shape toward the close of
the game Marquard is not a
bloomer. He made good last year
after two years of mediocre work,
and is going just as fast a pace
this season. His great work is
keeping the Giants in the van.
~
Ty Cobb as result of his
attack on spectator in New
York, is coming in for all kinds
of criticism and hard knocks.
Swell head and bully" are
some of the terms being applied
to him. The truth is that Cobb
is an average kind of man. He
is admitted the world S greatest
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-17

One of two veterans will face
the Phillies this afternoon when
they hook up with the Cubs on
the West Side. If Brownie warns.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-17
CAGO TEAMS HAD A REST DAY

up well he will be sent in, OF
wise Richie will do duty in
box. The reyamped lineup
be on the job for the second ii