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The Washington herald., 1913-11-20
Objects Against Resolutions.

To the Editor: As descendant Of one
of the original colonists. and as an Ameri-
can citizen, I protect against a set OF
resolutions that were passed by a group
of ministers of this District, and that
were published in your paper, as con-
trary to the spirit of American progress,
and inimical to the spirit OF brotherly
love that should prevail amongst all
Christian. and so contrary to the spirit
that that great man, Thomas Jefferson,
infused into our common heritage, the
Constitution, when he had the first
amendment to the same adopted.
J. T. RENAUD.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-20
In the Name of Enlightenment.

Even those Congressman who affect
to have become deafened to the pc
titions of the Capital because of their
frequency and extravaganza can hard
ly, if they have any sympathy whatever
with the needs of people in or out of
a voteless, helpless land, be needless Of
the appeals which the people of the
District of Columbia make for their
public library.
The needs of the District of Column
bia are naturally irksome to some Con-
gressmen who, doubtless, find the needs
of their own districts onerous enough
to make them wonder often and over
why they ever blood-sweated themselves
into an unceasing turmoil of labor and
anxiety. Perhaps some of the needs
OF the District of Columbia, like some
of the needs even of their constituents
back home, appear fantastically need
less But the need of public library
cannot be so classed by any man with
enough intelligence to warrant his pres
ence in Congress long enough to take
the oath of office and draw his mileage.
The report of the trustees of the
Public Library of the District of Co.
lumbia, which was made public by The
Washington Herald yesterday, shows
that the institution needs larger appro-
priations from Congress to make it ade-
quate. Its present appropriations for
maintenance are grotesquely unequal to
the ibrarys necessities. Its equipment
is. insufficient, its employees are too few
il number and too sparingly paid
starvation salaries they get the trus-
tees declare. Washington ranks, in
percentage of library expenditures, so
far down in the list of other cities of
its class as to population that those
finally responsible for its budget should
be shamed with the word or the
thought of their share in master
piece of parsimony.
Members of Congress, when they
have an opportunity to help the Public
Library of the District OF Columbia
with a vote for increased appropria-
tions. should remember that the people
of the District of Columbia are their
constituents, removed, it is true, by
the immeasurable distance of disfran-
chisement, but their constituents, now,
and for so long as the govern
ment of the District of Columbia is
held by the Federal government. Mem
bers of Congress owe it to the constit-
uents of their Columbia District to
provide adequately for the peoples
university" which, as stated, is far too
important to be stingily supplied The
people of the District of Columbia are
not asking that the Capital of the
United States should have more money
spent on its public library than any
other city Of its size in the United
States. They are asking, through their
Public Library's trustees, that the Cap
ital of the United States should have
nearly as much spent on its public IL
brary as any other city of its size in
the United States.
That, surely, is prayer neither fan
tastic nor extravagant, but simple and
moderate, and worthy to have a full
and generous answer. |
The Washington herald., 1913-11-20

and The Herald does not believe he
will act hastily in allowing any great
changes to be made in the present pol
icy regarding our far-off possessions.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-20
A Line o Cheer Each Day O
tn Year.
ORIGINAL Poem Written for The Herald
By JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.
UNBOUND.

tCopyright. lsl3)
Sometimes when feeling close confined
And shut within a narrow sphere.
It's rather pleasing to my mind
To gaze on in the heavens clear,
And fancy that the earth is but
A front seat at some wondrous show,
Where / may sit and watch the strut
or forces marching to and fro;
And when the play for me is done.
III ind at last dwelling place
In broad fields bounded by the sun.
The moon. the stars. and endless
spseA
The Washington herald., 1913-11-20

The temperature has been falling, but
people never figure temperature in the
cost of living.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-20

The European powers inspected our
battleship fieet-and decided that our
Mexican policy was the correct one.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-20

heard of Peoria, Ill, IL Ambassador Pin
dell had noe hailed from there.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-20

The result of adequate industrial edu-
cation will be peace, precision, and
prosperity in industry; happiness and
hope in our homes" in the opinion OF
Secretary of Commerce Redfield.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-20

The old philosopher who said figures
never lie was not thinking Of feminine
ones.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-20

Begins to look as if Senator Hitchcocl
will stand hitched, after all.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-20

''Tammany needs whitewashing," re-
marks a New York paper. 1t also needs
deodorizing.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-20
THE OPEN FORUM
The Thanksgiving Mass.

To the Editor: Answering the reply
of the Rev. William T Russell to the
resolution of the Protestant ministers
protesting against the official notice OF
the Thanksgiving services in St Pat
rick's Church, desire to say that per-
sonally am sorry that the field mass
was not also included in their protest
No matter what the Rev. Russell may
say the fact remains that the Catholic
press and church are making as much
out of these two services as they possibly
can to lend emphasis to the impression
that America Is rapidly becoming Cath
Ollie.
Mr.. Russell says he cannot understand
how ministers Of the Gospel can take
exception to the Presidents attending
services in a Catholic church. That he
has attended services, as he has a perfect
right to do. IL he wishes, in other churches
than Is own. And that he should not be
deprived of enjoying the right of the
poorest American citizen.
do not wish to enter. into a discussion
OF our resolution. but IL Father Russell
really believes that the President has a
perfect right to worship in churches
other than his own. why does the Church
Of Rome forbid her subjects to attend
services In Protestant church?
Wnat would the Pope say IL one Of the
Arch Bishops of Rome would attend
Thanksgiving services in the Methodist
Church in Rome?
What would the Church of Rome say
II Chief Justice White attended Thanks
giving services in a Presbyterian church?
II the Church Of Rome has the right
to say where her members shall worship
why has not President Wilson's church
the right to say where he shall worship?
REV. HARRISON D. BOYER.
More Men for Police Department.
To the Editor: The cartoon in your
issue Of the 18th instant. Bound All
Around, In relation to our police force,
pictures condition very nearly true. The
chief Of police has called on Congress
Tor more men. and he has stated to his
men that he wants fewer trahic acci-
dents. Only more men can satisfy his
want Of fewer accidents.
l. There are no better. traffic regula-
tions in the world than those existing
here, introduced. I believe, by Mr.. w.
p. Emo.
I II there are TOO many trame acci-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
HeY to Preserve Eggs.

During the summer months ef 81
are plentiful and cheap. eve ~
year put up few in water-gl Is
solution to be used when the el Is
are scarce and high in price:
make this solut.on p. KING He
gallon water-glass with IL gallon 'o1
water previously brought to the oil-
ing point. The eggs are place' IL.
stone jars with the little END tu' 1aeo
down and enough Of the solo fon
noured over them to thorou gJ1ly
cover them.
Of course the eggs are not as 8 900
as fresh laid ones, but tor poh ing
one can scarcely notice the dlitere nee
Never put fertile eggs in thls 50 lu-
ton as they will not keep W ELL
Take the males from the pens bet ore
you preserve any eggs.-E. M. 81 ST.
in The Progressive Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Don't Sell Gotten In Seed.

Another investigation which is
still under way is into the practice
of selling cotton il seed, or before it
is ginned. This custom probably is
not prevalent to any considerable ex-
tent in the upland districts Of South
Carolina, but in Oklahoma and north
Texas it is a common practice.
AS far as Investigations have gone
it has been shown that "the selling
of cotton seed in the seed is a sort of
game Of chance, based on the law Of
averages, and should be discourag-
ed" The ginner bases his price on
seed cotton on the average out-turn
of lint and seed from day to day.
1t will readily be seen that this
method reduces all cotton to dead
level or average and is manifestly
unfair to the farmer who produces
longer staple or one who grows 9
variety with higher percentage OF
lint.-W. R. Meadows, in The Pro
gressive Famer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

To futhel' emphasize the import
ance Of sowing clover, vetch, small
grain, ETC., to save buying high
priced corn next spring, let us again
remind our farmers that the August
crop report showed a probable Amer
lean yield Of only 2,672, OOO, 900 BUSH
els against 1924, 600. 900 bushels.last
year:
''The general condition of corn
was placed at 1873 per cent of nor
NAL, compared with 86.9 per cent, on
July l. Kansas was hit hardest,
the condition there having been re-
duced from 81 per cent. in July, tc
30 per cent on Augusta. Oklahoma
came next with a condition of a
per cent, against 81 in July, and Ne
braska reported 81 per cent, agains
81 July l. These three States hav,
almost 10 per cent Of the total are;
planted in corn this year. PRO
gressive Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Avoid Sedat;ye Cough Medicines.

If you want to contribute directly
to the occurrence Of capillary bron-
chitis and pneumonia use cough
medicines that contain iodine, NOR
phine, heroin and other sedatives
when you have cough or cold. An
expectorant like Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is what is needed
That cleans out the culture beds or
breeding places for the germs Of
pneumonia and other germ diseases.
That is why pneumonia never re-
suits from a cold when Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is used. II
has world wide reputation for its
cures. 1t contains no morphine Oh
other sedative. For sale by al
dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
A Hans Recreation Creed.

m Twill never patronize an en-
+ortainrnent that brutalizes ma . OF
shaues q woman.
(2> ! Will always do some pan ~ OF
nv playing IL, the open air.
90 | will not be merely a Lazy
spectator of sport; | will taste. tol
myself it's zest and thrill.
az [ will avoid er-amuseio 7l
as pray that I may be saved X OH
over-work.
60 will choose the ANU SEINE. atS
that my wife can share.
60 will not spend Sunday in c. 8r'
ing for my bodily pleasure so mu'>i
that forget my soul and its relation
to God.
Cd | will never spend on pleasure
money that belongs to other aspects
of my life.
(9) l will remember to enjoy a
boys sports again when my boy
needs me as chum.
(9) will recollect that play should
be for the sake Of my mind as well
as for my body; henceI shall not
sl1un those forms Of entertainment
that deal with ideas.
QW | will never let play serve as
the end Of existance, but always it
shall be used to make richer soul.
Rev. Herbert A. Jump, in The Con-
gregationalist and Christian World.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Women Who Get Dizzy.

Every woman who is troubled with
fainting and dizzy spells, backache,
headache, weakness, debility, con-
stipatlon or kidney troubles should
use Electric Bitters. They give re-
lief when nothing else will, improve
the health, adding strength and Wig
or from the first dose. Mrs. Laura
Gaines, of Avoca. La, says: -Four
doctors had given me up and nv
children and all my friends were
looking for me to die, when my son
insisted that l use Electric Bitters
l did SO, and they have done me a
world OF good" Just try them.
2oc and 81 90 at all druggists or by
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
WINTER COVER CROPS
Ten Thousand Formers Wanted Il;
Fern. a Cagac Crop Club.

The Farmers Cooperative Dem
onstration Work is asking far the
names and addresses Of all farmers
whom it can induce to join 4 Cover
Crop Club. 1t wants the names OF
farmers who have never grown
cover crop and Of those who Will IN
crease their acreage Of this crop.
There are no fees or dues attached
to the work. All that is asked in
return for the assistance rendered
is that the farmer give report OF
the crop. In counties where there
is q Demonstration Agent, applica-
ton should be made to him. In
other counties names should be sent
to the State Agent at Raleigh: Be
SIRE to state the number Of acres
you propose to add and the kind OF
crop or crops which you wish to
grow. Instructions will be sent to
all who apply for them.
VALUE OF COVER CROPS.
A few of the valuable features of
a cover crop may be named as fol-
lows:
/. It prevents loss of soil fertility
by washing. Lands that lie bare
during the winter may lose more
plant food by learching than IS used
by the crop that grows there dur
ing the summer.
2. 1t furnishes grazing to stock
at time when food Of all kinds is
scarce. 1t also produces health and
vigor in animals and keeps up a
good flow of milk Of dairy COWS
ANY successful system of livestock
production is largely dependent
upon winter as well as summer graz
ing.
3. If we ever establish an endur-
ing and prosperous agriculture IN
the State we shall have to get humus
vegetable or organic matter) into
our soils. Growing a winter cover
crop is one Of the ways of doing this
All farmed lands should grow al
least two crops per year,-a sale
crop and a soil-improvement crop
whether this is left on the land OF
first fed to stock and then returned
there. A decline in soil fertility il
not always due to lack of nitrogen
potash or phosphoric acid. It's OTTER
due to the absence Of humus.
There are ten Or twelve plants
that are suitable for winter grow
ing in North Carolina. One OF
more Of them is adapted to the var.
ious soil types and sections of The
State. We shall be pleased to en-
roll all farmers who will help carr.
forward this important movement
Cordially yours,
C. R. HUDSON,
State Agent, Demonstrate Work
| Raleigh, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
HELPFUL. WORDS
From q Citizen Of Scotland
Neck.

Is your back lame and painful?
Does it ache especially after ex-
ertion?
Is there a soreness in the kidney
region?
These symptoms suggest weak
kidneys.
If so there is danger in delay.
Weak kidneys get fast weak.
Give your trouble prompt atten-
ton.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys.
Yous neighbors use and recon-
mend them.
Read this Scotland Neck testi-
nony:
Mrs. 7. F. Gray, S. Main Street,
Scotland Neck, N. c., says:
MY experience with Doan's Kid
ney Pills has convinced me that they
are remedy Of merit. My back
and head ached severely and | had
dizzy spells and other symstoms OF
kidney complaint. Finally | pro.
cured a supply Of Doan's Kidney
Pills at E. 7. Whitehead Company's
drug store and it did not take then
long to remove my trouble
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. -Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
| States.
Remember the narne-Doan s
and take no other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Eczema and Itching Cured.

The soothing, healing medication
in DR., Hobson's Eczema Ointment
penetrates every tiny pore of the
skin, clears it Of all impurities
stops itching instantly. DIR. Hob
sons Eczema Ointment is guaran-
teed to speedily heal eczema, rashes,
ringworm, letter and other insight
~ eruptions. Eczema Ointment is
a doctors prescription. not an ex-
pertinent. All druggists or by mail
soc. Pfeiffer chemical Co., Phila-
delphia and St. Louis.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Be- Scent Doctors Snake Bite.

Charles Thomson, Tendectoot
OF Athens, Ca, was bitten By wat
er moccasin while out scouting with
his friends. The youngster lost no
time in applying first aid, sucking
out the poison ard making a bandage
TO and prevent the venom from
spreading by means Of his string tie.
lie then walked to a doctor, who
c'uterlzed the wound, and thus pre-
vented any serious consequences
Exchange.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
ESS;sfV Hint.

Red elbows, says the Evening News,
are happily a thorn which may be re-
moved. Saw Off the red elbows, soak
them in a bleaching mixture Of IN
sla!.ed lime, steep them in carbol!c
acid, and they will never trouble you
again. Cold feet may be treated SIM
fairly,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
A Gentle ard Effective Laxative.

A mild, gentle and effective laxa-
tive is what people demand when
suffering from constipation. Thous-
ands swear by DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. Hugh Tallman, Of San An
tonic. Tex, writes: "They are, be-
yond question, the best pills my wife
and | have ever taken" They never
cause pain. Price 25c at druggists
or by mail. II. b. Bucklen s, Co.,
Philadelphia or st. Louis.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
A Marvellous Escape.

my little boy had a marvellous
escape" writes P. F. Bastiams, of
Prince Albert, Cape Of Good Hope.
1t occurred in the middle of the
night He got a very sever attack
of Group. AS luck would have it,
had a large bottle Of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy in the house. After
following the directions for an hour
and twenty minutes he was through
all danger" Sold by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Chronic Dyspepsia.

The following unsolicited testi-
monial should certainly be sufficient
to give hope and courage to persons
afflicted with chronic dyspepsia: Il
have been a chronic dyspeptic for
years, and Of all the medicine | have
taken, Chamberlain's Tablets have
me more good than anything else, ="
says w. G.. Madison, No. Z Sher-
man ST., HornellsvilIe, n. Y. For
sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Notice..
North Carolina ! In Superior Court,
Halifax County I Nov. Term, 1913.
Lizzie Davis, Plaintiff
Ben Davis, Defendant.

Ben Davis, Defendant.
The defendant above named will
take notice that an action entitled
as above has been commenced in the
Superior Court of Halifax county
for the purpose of obtaining d.
vorce; and the said defendant will
further take notice that the is re-
quired to appear at the term Of the
Superior Court of said county to be
held on the twelfth Monday after
the first Monday in September, at
the court house Of said county, in
Halifax, North Carolina, and answer
or demur to the complaint in said
action, or the plaintiff will apply to
the court for the relief demanded in
said complaint.
This 23rd day of September, 1918
S. M. GARY,
Clerk Superior Court.
A. Paul Kitchin,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Banana Skin Law In Brazil.

During = Southwark inquest, In
which it was suggested that an old
man had slipped on a banana skin, a
juror said he had been in Brazil, and
there 1t a policeman saw a person
throw banana or orange skin on the
roadway that person was at once ar
rested and fined or sent to prison.
London Daily Graphic.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Eest Form OF Prayer.

When the hearts Of men and vorn-
En- are filed with heavenly love, a
power which makes for righteousness
constantly emanates from them.
Those who pray withe their lives Of
fer the most effective prayer, ven
though they dc not utter -
Chauncey Giles.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

Woman loves a clear, rosy com
plexton. Burdock Blood Bittars is
splendid for purifying the blood,
clearing the skin, restoring sound
digestion. All druggists sell it.
Price. LOO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Notice..

Having qualified as administrative
upon the estate of T. H. Edmond
son, deceased, late of Halifax coun-
ty, North Carolina, l hereby notify
all persons having claims against
said estate to present them, duly
verified, to the undersigned for pay
ment within one year from the date
of this notice, or said notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate
please make immediate settlement.
This September 25th, 1913.
ELIZABETH EDMONDSON,
Administrative.
Kitchin & Smith, Atty,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
They fiake You Feel Good.

The pleasant purgative effect pro-
duced by Chamberlain's Tablets and
the healthy condition of body and
mind which they create make one
feel joyful. For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Stork Partial &c Miners Comiciie

Stork Partial &C Ei!nefs OomlcsIe.
There seems 10 be al especial at
nifty between TIE Gtcriz ara the fam
~ Of Frank DartCfski, q miner at
Dickson City, Pa. n ten years the
,ird has brought % babies, including
hree pairs CO t.:iI:s. and one set OF
riplets. Ten CT tns children are liv-
no
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

Eczema spreads rapidly; itching
almost drives you mad. For quick
relief. Doan's Ointment is well re-
commended. SOC at all stores.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

The day of harsh physics is gone.
People want mild, easy laxative
Doan's regulets have satisfied thous-
ands. Csc at all drug stores.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

Spaarow's nest over 100 years old
has been found in the trunk of an
old ash tree in Cumberland, Eng
land.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
SAFE AND SURE.

Being made Of oils it soaks down
straight to the bone. banishes pain
and saves suffering. Only oil lini-
ments can soak through muscle and
tissue. Alcohol inirnents evaporate
before they can be absorbed by the
flesh besides they are dangerous
when used near fire or lamp.
Mexican Mustang Liniment will not
burn even though lighted match
be applied. Mexican Mustang Lin
iment is THE SAFE. as well as the
SURE-TO-CURE remedy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

For Group or sore throat use DR.
Thomas Eclectic OIL Two sizes,
25 and soc. All drug stores.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

Children rush in where climbers
fear to tread.-Judge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

Will cure your Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and
Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects
Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used in
ternally and externally Price Csc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

Che Best Emergency Remedy for
Farmers, Stock -raisers and Household
use. Speedily relieves Spauins, Swin-
ney, Harness Sores and GALS, Shoe
Boils, Strains and Ldmeness in Horses;
Caked Udder and Sore 7eats in Cattle
and ailments of Poultry.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Whenever YOU NEED
A GENERAL TONIC take GROVES

wnat you taking when Tastee
tonic - printed on label showing that contains the
properties OF QUININE is e
ui ana IS In Taeless Form equal Malaria, China Nurng
general debility and life and
sno Scky Children. Biousness nd
nervous depression liver 10 en
s eooa True Tonic and Sure Complete SAINT
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Nashville, Tenn.

Southern Educational Convention,
October 3O-November /. Dates OF
sale. October %. 20. Final limit,
November 5, 1918. Fares apply
from all stations.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Standard Railroad of The South
Tulsa, Okla.

international Dry-Farming Con-
gress and international Soil Pro-
ducts Exposition, October 22-No-
vember /. Dates of sale October
Is, 10, 20, Fl. Final limit, Novem.
Der 6, 1913. Fares apply from all
sta ions.