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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-07-18

Tt is very surprising to find in the
Charlotte Observer this misquotation
OF an cd phrase, everything was
lovely and the goose was hanging
high" This Is the way the unin-
formed commonality have come to
write it, but in the Tar Heel coun-
try they know better. The right rem
dering j Tho goose honks high as
the wild goose does when the wealth
er is fue, or, in other words, when
''everytl ng is lovely. Nashville
Banner.
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The Choice OF a Husband

IS TOO important a matter for !.
woman to be handicapped by we W. a
ness, bad blood. or fo,I wax weak-
R R; these kll!-hopes by taking Dr.
fnn 5 Lie Pills. New strength
me n1 complexion, pure breath cheer'
.ul splrlts-things that win men
ae lhelr use. Easy, safe. sure
zoe at E. I. Whitehead Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-07-18

For soreness Of The muscles,
whether induced by violent exercise
or injury, there is nothing better
than Chamberlain Liniment. This
iiniment also relieves rheumatic
pains. For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-07-18
Beauty Hint,

Red elbows, says the Evening News,
are happily thorn which may be re-
moved Saw off the red elbows, soak
them in a bleaching mixture Of I'M
slaked line, steep them in carbolic
acid, and they will never trouble you
again. Cold feet may be treated sim
fairly
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-07-18
BRIGHT Lioht In Calamity,

Times Of general calamity and con-
fusion have ever been productive Of
the greatest minds. The purest ore
Is produced from the hottest furnace,
and the brightest thunderbolt is elicit
ed from the darkest storm.-Lacon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-07-18
Live Australian Ereai<e

"A CALI. somewhat Of freak Of ma
ture, was born on T. G.. Wares farm
at Little Akaroa, Australia, recently.
1t has five legs, the extra one work
Ing In socket in the breastbone. The
cali Is thriving, and is strong and
hea'thy. Another freak, lamb. Is re-
ported to have been born at Plat
foint Station. 1t has three ears and
eight legs. It did not live.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-07-18
Gradual Process.

Crimson Rambler-Taken off yer
winter underwear yet, Bill?
Backdoor Bill-Partly! I took off a
door-mat yesterday, but I'm still wear.
ins two yards o rag caf'nct!-Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-07-18

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com
plexion saliow? Liver needs waking
up. Doan's Regulets cure bilious
attacks. 25 cents at any drug store
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-07-18
kr.c.yVsEn II HONESTLY.
Are the Sta toments OF Scot
land Neck Citizens Not
More Reliable Than
Those OF Utter
Strangers?

This is a vital question.
It is fraueht with interest to Scot
land Neck.
1t permits Of only one answer.
1t cannot be evaded or ignored.
A Scotland Neck cited speaks
here.
Speaks for the welfare Of Scotland
Neck.
A citizens statement is reliable,
4 utter strangers doubtful.
Home proof is the best proof.
Mrs. T. F. era, Z. Main Street,
Scotland Neck, n. c., says: My eN-
oerience with Doan's Kidney Pills
has convinced ne that they are a
remedy Of merit. Fly back and
head ached severely and | had dizzy
spells and other symptoms OF kidney
complaints. Finally l procured a
supply OF Doan's Kidney Pills at f.
I. Whitehead Co.'S. drug store and
it did not take them long to correct
my trouble.
For sale by all dealers. Price 60
cents. ster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan' s
and take no other
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-07-18

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders
laborers, rely on DR.. Thomas Elec.
tic OH. Takes the sting out of cuts
burns or bruises at once. Pain can
not stay where it is used
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-07-18
Sale For Taxes.

| will on Monday. August 5, 1912,
sell to the highest bidder for cash at
the court house door at Halifax. N.
c., the following described land sit
uate in Faucets township, to satisfy
taxes and cost for the year 1911:
Mrs. Leah Harlow, Is acres, Hulk
place, taxes and cost $1.3S.
John G. Harlow, SO acres, home,
taxes and cost $3.50.
G.. M. HAWKINS,
Tax Collector Faucets Township.
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Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator
Of John B. Neal, deceased, late Of
Halifax county, North Carolina, this
is to notify ell persons having claims
against the estate Of said deceased
to present them TO the undersigned
within one voar from the Date Of
this notice or said notice will bc
pleaded in bar Of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate settle
ment.
July II, 1912.
R. S. NEAL, Admir-.
kitcllin & Smith, Att'ys.
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-26

face in his hands, while sobs shook
him.
"Solomon-Solomon, why did you
do this?" he cried miserably.
The harsh lines on the dying mans
face erased themselves.
You're the only friend I've known
in twenty years of loneliness, Price.
I've loved you like brother" he
painted, with a pause between each
word.
Again the judge buried his face in
his hands.
Il know it, Solomon know it,"
he moaned wretchedly.
Price, you are still man to be
reckoned with. There's the boy; take
your place for his sake and keep it
you can"
Il wildly God. Will" gasped the
judge. You hear me? You hear me.
Solomon? BY Gods good help. ! Will"
You have the presidents letter
saw it" said Mahafy In whisper.
"Yes." cried the judge. Solomon,
the world is changing Tor us!"
For me most OF all" murmured
Mahaffy, and. there was bleak In
slant when the judges ashen counte-
| nance held the full pathos of age and
failure. Remember your oath, Price,
gasped the dying man. A moment OF
silence succeeded. Mahaffys eyes
closed, then the heavy lids slid back.
He looked up at the Judge while the
! harsh lines OF his sour old face SOFT
ened wonderfully. kiss me, Price
he whispered. and as the judge bent
| to touch him on the brow, the soft.
ened lines fixed themselves in death,
while on his lips fingered smile that
was neither bitter nor sneering.
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they put their heads together and de-
vised a means of transit that for gen.
eral effectiveness goes ahead of many
more ambitious road of rails and
electricity.
Today il your business takes you
from the market to the sea-a long
journey of a quarter of a mile-you
may ride on the tram line, the equip
ment of which consists of one white
mule. one driver. one seller of tickets
"a woman-one taker of tickets-a
man-and one car that seats ten pas
sengers. The mule is decorated with
1 bunch of fiamboyant feathers that
wave over his ears like a gaudy orr
damme.
The driver is provided with horn,
more brassy, more noisy than dozen
ordinary fish horns, which he is sup
posed to blow a few minutes before
he car starts on its journey over the
luarter-mile course and at every
street corner as he approaches 1t.
Both the seller of tickets and the col
lector ride on the car, and both as
sist with the horn and with the mule
when called on. The ride IL never
devoid of interest
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WHY THE FIFTH MAN LEFT
He Wore a Wig and the Other Four
Men at the Table Were Bald
and laxative.

In the smoking room of west
bound ocean liner two days out from
an English port five men sat at a
small game" of poker. When the
chips had been cashed in the men re-
tanned their places, and presently one
of the party said: This is funny;
four bald heads out of a possible
five," and then there was discussion
as to the causes of badness, in which
all took part except the unaffected
man, who was good listener for q
while. He. then bade the others good
night. When he had gone the young
est of the group, who was less bald
than the others, said: do you know
why Mr.. Blank made the getaway!
He wears wig, and is probably as
bald as any of u.s." And for the rest
of the journey Mr.. Blanks head was
the object of study-at distance
for he never again appeared in the
smoking room.
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CORN CRIB BANK INSECURE
Fire Transforms $50 $40 Gold Pieces
Into . Mass Of Yellow
Metal.

Chicago.--One hundred and fifty
bright and shining $40 gold pieces be-
longing to Thomas Ballard. owner Of
a farm at South Western avenue and
West 135th street. were quickly con-
verted into an irregular lump of metal
few days ago.
Ballard had q mania for collecting
$40 gold pieces. He liked to have
them around so well that he got to-
gether $4,000 worth of them and stored
them in a corner of his corn crib. To
keep them from getting lonesome he
carelessly chucked in q matter of $500
in paper money.
A short time ago he took load of
hay and started for Blue Island. The
morning was calm and bright and
Ballard dozed peacefully on the top of
the load. He was startled from his
dreams by the sound of his name be-
ing called. Looking around, he beheld
a man running frantically after him.
"Your barn is on fire!" screamed
the man.
Quickly wheeling his team. Ballard
pulled the hay rack around at right
angles and dumped the load by the
wayside and raced madly back to his
farm.
A pathetic sight met his eyes. The
barn had burned. Also shed and
several smaller outbuildings. Fire had
Just attacked the corn crib.
Shouting excitedly for the men who
were fighting the fire to direct their
efforts to the northeast corner of the
crib, Ballard told them that his money
was stored t.ere.
1t was almost too late. The fire
spread with almost incredible rapid
ity and was soon licking at the corner
where lay the golden hoard. The
flames were eventually quelled and
as soon as the ruins were cool enough
the search of the ashes for the treas
ure began.
Two or three crisped bills were
found; $4,000 in gold was a lumpy
mass; $1,000 retained some semblance
OF $50 gold pieces.
Ballard mournfully surveyed what
was left Of q once beautiful pile o.
coin.
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HAS ITS PECULIAR CHARM
Market Of Guadalupe One Of the
Most Beautiful That the Tourist
Can Visit.

The market of Gaudaloupe ID one Of
the most beautiful of its size In the
western world. Its huge glass dome
is pierced by tall palm trees that form
natural pillars experimenting those Of
iron that support the roof Of glass.
The fish exhibit Is the show of the
morning. the blue silk" and pink
silk fish taking precedence over all
others for real beauty. They are laid
out on shining marble counters, next
to the baskets Of flying fish-great
piles of shining silver.
A few years ago it dawned upon the
people who we're running the market
that they might do larger business If
they had a car line of some kind. So
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Sew Piece on GirTe tongue.
Culver's Lake. n. ELSIE Jewul, q
five-year-old girl, bit an inch Of her
tongue on. DR.. Edward A. Ayers
sewed the piece on again.
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CHAPTER XXI.
The Judges Grandson.

In that bare upper room they naa
shared, the judge. crushed and bro
ken, watched beside the bed on which
the dead man lay; unconscious OF the
flight of time he sat with his head
bowed in his hands, having scarcely
altered his position since he begged
those who carried Mahaffy up the
narrow stairs to leave him alone with
his friend.
He was living over the past. He
recalled his first meeting with Ma
haffy in the stuffy cabin of the small
river packet from which they had
later gone ashore at Pleasantville; he
thanked God that it had been given
him to see beneath Solomon's forbid
ding exterior and into that starved
heart. He reviewed each phase OF
the almost insensible growth of their
intimacy; he remembered Mahaffy's
fine true loyalty at the time OF his ar
rest-he thought of Damon and
Pythias-Mahaffy had reached the
heights of a sublime devotion; he
could only feel ennobled that he had
inspired it.
At last the dusk of twilight in
vaded the room He lighted the can
dies on the chimneypiece, then he re-
sumed his seat and his former atti-
tude. Suddenly he became aware OF
a small hand that was resting on his
arm and glanced up; Hannibal had
stolen quietly into the room. The
boy pointed to the still figure on the
bed
Judge, what makes Mr.. Mahaffy lie
so quiet-is he dead?" he asked in q
whisper
"Yes. dear lad" began the Judge In
shaking voice, as he drew Hannibal
toward him, your friend and mine is
dead-we have lost him." He lifted
the boy into his lap. and Hannibal
pressed a tear-stained face against
the Judges shoulder. How did you
get here?" the judge questioned gent
ly.
Uncle Bob fetched me-" said Han.
nibal. He's downstairs, but he
Q1Qn tell me MT. Mducny was uCou.
I'VE have sustained great loss,
Hannibal, and we must never forget
the moral grandeur Of the man. Some
day, when you are older, and ! can
bring myself to speak of it. / will tell
you of his last moments" The judges
voice broke, a thick sob rose choking
ly in his throat Poor Solomon! A
man of such tender feeling that he hid
it from the world. for his was rare
nature which only revealed itself te
the chosen few he honored with hif
love-" The Judge lapsed into mo
mentary brooding silence. in which
his great arms drew the boy closet
| against his heart. Dear lad. since
left you at Belle Plain very aston
ishing knowledge has come to me
II was the Hand Of Providence SCI
it now-that first brought us togeth
er. You must not call me Judge any
more; am your grandfather-youl
mother was my daughter"
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
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was the victim of an unprovoked at
tack"
Mr.. Ware accepted this statement
with equanimity, not to say indifrer
ence.
Are you ready" he asked; he
glanced at Mahaffy, who by slight
inclination of the head signified that
he was. Il reckon you're green
hand at this sort of thing?" comment
ed Tom evilly.
YES" said Mahaffy tersely.
Well listen: | shall count, one,
two. three; at the word three you Will
fire. Now take your positions"
Mahaffy and the colonel stood fac
ing each other, distance of twelve
PAGES separating them. Mahaffy was
pale but logged; he eyed Fentress
unfiinchingly Quick on the word Fen
tress fired, an instant later Mahaffy's
pistol exploded; apparently neither
bullet had taken effect, the two men
maintained the rigid attitude they had
assumed; then Mahaffy was seen to
turn on his heels, next his arm drop
ped to his side and the pistol slipped
from his fingers. look of astonish-
ment passed over his face and left it
vacant and staring while his right
hand stole up toward his heart; he
raised it slowly, with difficulty, as
though it were held down by some in
visible weight.
= hush spread across the field. 1t
W like one of natures invisible
transitions Along the edge OF the
woods the song of birds was stricken
into silence. Ware, heavy-eyed-Ten-
tress, his lips twisted by tortured
smile. watched Mahaffy as he painted
for breath, with his hand clenched
againsthis breast. That dead, oppres-
sive silence lasted but a moment;
from out of it came cry that smote
on the wounded mans ears and
reached his consciousness.
Its Price" he gasped, his words
bathed in blood, and he pitched for
ward on his face.
Ware and Fentress had heard the
cry, too, and running to their horses
threw themselves into the saddle and
gailoped of. The judge midway OF
the meadow roared out furious pro
| test, but the mounted men turned in.
to the highroad and vanished from
sight, and the judges shaking legs
| bore him swiftly in the direction OF
| the gaunt figure on the ground.
Mahaffy struggled to rise, for he
was hearing his friends voice now,
the voice of utter anguish. calling his
name At last painful effort brought
him to his knees. He saw the judge
clothed principally in gafly colored
| bed-quilt, hatless and shoeless. his
! face sodden and bleary from his
nights debauch. Mahaffy stood erect
and staggered toward him, his hand
over his wound, his features drawn
and livid, then with cry he dropped
| at his frienc's feet.
Solomon. Solomon" And the
| Judge knelt beside him.
Its all right, Price; l kept YOU
appointment" whispered Mahafy;
bloody spume was gathering on hi:
lips. and he stared up at his FRIEND
with CLASSY eyes. :
In very shame the Judge hid MI
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she-But your wife does like me.
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Dress for an Earthquake.

An old lady was staying at hotel
at Nice at the time OF the earthquaks.
my dear" she was wont to say. Il
was Simply tumbled out Of bed and
the ceiling cracked. l threw on q fur
cloak and unconsciously pulled on one
long black suede glove, and when ]
got down to the hall and found al
the other guests-my dear. vas u
best dressed woman therei"
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Bcggs', a tall. gaunt figure in the
shadowy uncertainty OF that October
morning. He was the first to reach
scarcely entered the meadow. when
Fentress rode up, attended by Tom
Ware. They dismounted. and the
colonel lifted his hat. Mahaffy bare
ly acknowledged the salute; he was
in no mood for courtesies that meant
nothing. Ware was clearly OF the
same mind.
There was an awkward pause, then
Fentress and Ware spoke together in
a low tone. The planters speech was
broken and hoarse, and his heavy.
blood-shot eyes were the eyes OF a
haunted man: this was all a part OF
Fentress' scheme to face the world.
and Ware still believed that the fires
Hicks had kindled had served his des-
perate need.
When the first long shadows stole
out from the edge Of the woods Fen
tress turned to Mahaffy, whose glance
was directed toward the distant cor
ner of the field, where he knew his
friend must first appear.
"Why are we waiting, sir?'' he de-
manded, his tone cold and formal.
Something has occurred to detain
Price," answered Mahaffy.
The colonel and Ware exchanged
looks. Again they spoke together,
while Mahaffy watched the road. Ten
minutes slipped by in this manner,
and once more Fentress addressed
Mahaffy.
do you know what could have de-
tanned him?' he inquired, the ghost
OF a smile curling his thin lips.
Il don't" said Mahaffy, and relapsed
into a moody and anxious silence He
held dueling in very proper abtfor-
renee, and only his feeling of intense
but never-declared loyalty to his
friend had brought him there.
Another interval OF waiting sue
ceeded.
Il have about reached the end OF
my patience; | shall wait just ten
minutes longer" said Fentress. and
drew out his watch.
Something has happened" began
Mahaffy.
Il have kept my engagement; he
should have kept his" Fentress CON
tinued, addressing Ware. Il am sor
ry 10 have brought you here for moth
Ing, Tom"
Watt" said Mahaffy. planting him
self squarely before Fentress.
Il consider this comic episode a,
an end" and Fentress pocketed his
! watch.
Scarcely" rejoined Maharfy. His
long arm shot out and the open palm
! of his hand descended on the col
onePs face. Il am here for my
friend" he said grimly.
The colonel's face. paled and col
ored by turns.
Have you a weapon" he asked
when he could command his voice
Mahaffy exhibited the pistol he had
carried to Belle Plain the day be
fore.
Step OF the ground. Tom" Fen
tress spoke quietly. When Ware hat
done as requested. the colonel SPOKE
again. -You are my witness that
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CHAPTER xxxI.-(contlnued.)

CHAPTER xxxi.-(Continueo.
At last he decided to go back TO
the Judge; and moment later was
hurrying down the lane in the direc-
ton of the highroad. but, jaded as ne
was by the effort he had already put
for that day. the walk to Raleigh
made tremendous demands on him,
and it was midnight when he entered
the little town.
II cannot be said that he was alto
ge,ner surprised when he found their
cottage dark and apparently desert
ed. He had half expected this. En-
tering. and not stopping to secure a
candle. he CROPPED his way upstairs TO
the room on the second ffoor winch
he and the Judge shared.
"Price," he called, but this gained
him no response, and he cursed SOFT
" under his breath.
He hastily descended to the k1tcn-
en-. lighted a candle, and stepped into
the adjoining room. On the table was
a neat pile OF papers. and topping the
nile was the presidents letter. Be
ing bu-dered by no false scruples.
and thinking It might afford some
clue 20 the judges whereabouts, Ma
haffy took It up and read it. Having
master cd it's contents he instantly
glanced IN the direction of the City
Tavern. but It was wrapped in dark
ness.
'-Price IS drunk somewhere" was
his definite conclusion. but he'll be
at Bocgs tho first thing in the morn
ing-must likely SO far gone he can
hardly e;spd."
The .ct;cr. with its striking news
made l..tle or no impression on him
INST then: 1t merely furnished the
elmo he had sought. The Judge was
al sorno,shere marketing his pros
poets.
After time Mahaffy went up
stairs, and, without removing his
clothes. threw himself on the bed. He
was worn down to the point OF ex-
haustion, yet he could not sleep,
though the deep silence warned him
that day was not far of. What If
but re NOIiu nOt iCt thS s.-SNo@~>
shape ..self in his mind. He had wit.
.nassca the Judges skill with the PTS
toll and he had even a certain IRA
tional faith IN that gentleman's des-
rny. Iia prayed God that Fentress
ruirf.. de quickly and decently with
the .pdge's bullet through his brain
Over ard over in savage supplication
no muttcred his prayer that Fentress
might Gle.
Mahary watched for the coming OF
the dawn, but before the darkness
lifted he had risen from the bed and
gone downstairs, where he made him
self cup o. wretched coffee. Then
he blew out his candle and watched
the gray light spread. He was i'm
patient BOW to be on. and fully an
hour before the sun, set out FOL
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Loeb Dochart castle, which was
built in the thirteenth century on an
island in the loch of the same name
and is associated with the famous Rob
Roy, has now been taken in hand by
the Scottish Historical Antiquarian as
ISOLATION, and is being renovated SO as
to insure it's permanency.
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one Problem Settled.

Mrs. Stronghold had just thrown a
paving stone through drug store win
dow, merely to prove that she was
entitled to vote (says Judge), and
had been marched OF to Jail. THANK
heaven" said Stronghold. THAT set
ties the observation-disclosures
mer problem, anyhow"
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London.-Because of the enormous
hats which fashion has decreed that
women shall wear all society has
been forced into q new fad-tea
drinking through straw. Hats Of
three-foot diameter have to be bal
anced carefully, as even the biggest
and longest hatpins will not hold
them on. Therefore wells are worn
tied tightly under the chin and the
head is held carefully at the proper
angle so that the hat will keep Its
position.
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Those love truth best who to them
selves are true, and what they dare
to dream of. dare to do.-James Rus
sell Lowell.
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What human nature wants is some
body to pay the freight.