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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
Worry.

Worry seems to be the great
American disease. 1t is an infection
that has multiplied in intensity in
these later years when it should have
been relieved by the prosperity that
has come across all pursuits. Worry
IS so peculiarly American in it's wide
spread scope that a two-colored inter-
pretation I1oy he given it. 1t may
reflect the fact that the American
temperament is more subject to the
various atmospheres of life and to
the envlrons of vocation than any
other or it may sbe taken to mean
that the American is more serious
IN thought and less frivolous and
careless over the real essential. 1t
Is fact that worry seems to prevail
IN this country and among the Amer
lean people with greater proportion
than with any other. 1t shows itself
IN broken spirits in wrecked health
IN self-destructions that are far
too frequent. Physical manhood
goes down under the torture of the
disease and character does not with
stand its visitations. Worry in busi-
ness, worry in the home. worry in
society, worry over finances, worry
over friendships, worry over affairs
social-a constant condition of fret
fulness characterizes the people of
this generation. However we may
interpret the fact that it is 80 per-
vasive among American whether we
take it to indicate and sober-minded-
ness and serious thoughtfuIness or
whether we admit that there is a lack
of inherent resistance to external at
tacks of environment we would pro-
fit to avoid falling into the habit of |
unbroken fretfulness. 1t is weak
ening and it is depressing to mind
and spirit.-Evening Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
Who Owns the Birds?

Our lawmakers have been careful
ly trained to believe that the me
kill are the sole dictators of the fat
OF the game birds and many others
Nine Americans out of every ten to
day have IN their heads a we'll de
lined state Of mind which passivel,
comedies that the sportsmen, gun
ners and more than to the barber.
their fate.
But every tenth man has learned
differently, and the day of reckon.
ing has arrived. Ninety-five per
cent of the birds, game or not game
belong to the people who don't
shoot and never kill. Whenever
they decide that there shall be no
bird shooting anywhere in the
United States for five years that de-
clslon will prevail. The real sports
men will concur; the gunners will
object. The game birds do not be-
long to the gunners any more than
to the boarders or the stationary en-
glneers. The question of what the
gunners will agree to in the line of
real conversation is now matter of
academic interest only.
Through their greed and selfish
ness in shooting up to the "bag
limit" and beyond, the needless
'portsmen, gunners and game hogs
Of this land have brought our once
oountiful supply of legitimate game
to an alarmingly low point. They
nave shown US that the way to bring
pack the birds is to stop killing
hem. If this spells prohibition"
IS some Of the killers already de-
'lare, then prohibition let it be, for
'ur bird faun must and shall be
aved.-The New York Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
Rid Your Children of Worms.

You can change fretful, ill-tem-
pered children into healthy, happy
youngsters, by ridding them of
worms. LOSING, rolling, grinding
of teeth crying out while asleep, ac-
companied with intense thirst, pains
in the stomach and bowels, feverish-
ness and bad breath, are symptoms
that indicate worms. Kickapoo
Worm Killer, a pleasant candy To-
zenge, expels the worms, regulates
the bowels, restores your children
to health and happiness. Mrs. J. A
Brisbin, of Elgin, ILL.,, says: 81 have
used Kickapoo Worm Killer for
years, and entirely rid my children of
worms. l would not be without it."
Guaranteed. All druggist, or by
mail. Price 25c. Kickapoo Indian
Medicine Co., Philadelphia and St.
Louis.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24

1t will pay the farmer to plant q
patch of sorghum or late corn to
feed the cows if the pastures dry up
next fall; and on every farm there
should be coming on cowpeas, soy
beans, peanuts, sweet potatoes or
other pasture crops to fatten the pigs.
Hog will seldom get fat on grass
alone; they need more nutritious
and more succulent feeds than the
grasses of late summer and fall.
There is no time to lose now if these
are to be provided. Remember it
is never economy to economize on
pasture crop.-The Progressive
Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24

There are now only $50, 900 sa-
looms in the United State $4,000
having quit business during the past
year. These places did good bit
of bad business however as they sold
143, 100000 gallons of spirits $780,
900 more than last year besides 64.-
500, 900 barrels of beer. There were
4,012, 100000 cigarettes blown in
to thin air beside the home made
ones and cigars cost the smoker
$685., 1000 90. A little snuff was
also used a mere 100000 pounds
or about or each for all our citizens.
South Hill Enterprise.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
CALLS SPECIAL SESSION.
Just Freight Rates and Constitutional
Changes to be Subjects Before
Extraordinary Legislative
Session.

Raleigh, July 18.-A proclamation
was issued this afternoon by Cover
nor Craig for the General Assembly
to convene in extraordinary session
September Oath, the session having
a constitutional limitation of 20 days
| The proclamation declares the spe.
cial session to be for the following
specific purposes:
First, to provide for the people
of North Carolina just .ransporta-
rates and adjust the relations and
obligations between the State of
North Carolina and the railroads op-
Grating within the territory of this
State.
Second, to receive the report of
the Constitutional Commission and
to consider the submission to the
people of amendments to the Consti-
tuition"
Speaking of the call for the Legis-
lature, Governor Craig said:
The last Legislature passed a
resolution providing for an extra
session of the Genera! Assembly in
order that amendments to the Con-
stltntlon might be submitted to the
people. The General Assembly cre-
ated commission to prepare such
amendments and report them to the
Governor. This commission has COM
pleted its work. An extra session
OF the Legislature is therefore ne
cessary.
The negotiations between the
representatives of the railroads and
Corporation Commission have not in
my opinion resulted in any under
standing sufficiently definite to delay
the call for the extra session. Their
negotiations will not be interfered
with by this call, and before the
meeting of the General Assembly of
september Oath, there is ample time
n which to arrive at an agreement.
earnestly hope that there will be
IN amicable adjustment of our diff
,rences with the railroads.
1 cannot do otherwise than sub
nit the questions, so vitally affect
ng the people of North Carolina, to
heir chosen representatives"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
A wCMAN'S WORK

sometimes reduces her strength to the
depths of weakness-her devotion to
household cares prevents sufficient
rest and recreation. Thousands OF
women in this condition find SCOTS
Emulsion exactly what they need; it
is predigested body-food so medically
perfected that every drop yields direct
returns in strengthening the organs
and tissues and in making healthy,
life-sustaining blood. Scott's Emulsion
is devoid of alcohol or any harmful
drugs, and overcomes tiredness ana
nervousness in a marvellous way.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
Surprising Cure of Stomach Trouble.

When you have trouble with your
stomach or chronic constipation,
don't imagine that your case is be-
yond help just because your doctor
fails to give you relief. Mrs. G,
Stengle, Plainfeld, N. J., writes,
For over month past have been
troubled with my stomach. Every
thing l ate upset it terribly. One
of Chamberlain's advertising book
lets came to me. After reading a
few of the letters from people who
had been cured by Chamberlain's s
Tablets, l decided to try them. I
have taken nearly three-fourths of a
package of them and can now eat al
most everything that want, /" For
sale hY all dealerH. ~. -.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
Millions for Good Roads.

Detroit, July 16.-Great sums are
to be spent in five Western States
for good roads, some of them to be
links in the Lincoln Highway before
the opening of the Panama-Pacific
Exposition in San Francisco in 1915.
California, Colorado, Arizona,
New Mexico, Nevada and Utah Leg
islatures and civic bodies have ar
ranged for the raising and expend-
ing Of $4,000, 900.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
The Government Tour.

Governor Craig announces that he
is going to make tour of the state
toward the close of the month in
the interest of good roads. We
know Of no cause in which the gov
ernor could more properly lend
himself than preaching the gospel of
good roads and despite the state fore
most position along many lines it
must be admitted that there are still
heather within it's borders when it
comes to this specific improvement.
Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
A Severe Sickness Leaves
The Kidneys Weak.

iftor recovering from a severe
srrr. # sickness some time ago,
vas IN run down aud suffering from
nn.r blood. ! would have pains in
nv back and hips and my kidneys
bn.'urcd me all the time. | startnd
taE.lc -Namp-Root upon the rec
omr1 a5ati0n Of a friend and found
if was lust what needed. My blood
be.aae al right and after taking a
few hottlcs. | was surprised at The
effect had on my kidneys. They
ve., .4.irely cured and | have much
to be aankful for. that your great
ren,eJ, did for NE.
Yours very truly,
W. O. Blackmon,
Phenix City. Ala.
Sworn to and subscribed before
NE. this the 18th. day of July, 1909.
Y. J Birs. Justice of the Peace
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
THE NORTH CAROLINA
College of Agriculture
and Mechanic Arts
The States Industrial College.

The States Industrial College.
Equ;ps men for successful lives in
Agriculture, Horticulture, Stock
Raising. Dairying, Poultry Work,
Veterinary Medicine; in Civil, Elec-
trical, and Mechanical Engineering;
in Chemistry and Dyeing; in Cotton
Manufacturing. Four year courses.
Two and One year courses. So
teachers; 669 students; % buildings;
Modern Equipment. County Super
intendents hold entrance examina-
tions at all county seats July 10.
Write for complete catalogue to
r. B. OWEN, Registrar.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
First Bale Sold.

New York, July 15.-The first bale
of cotton of the 1918 crop was sold
at auction on the New York cotton
exchange yesterday for 20 cents a
pound. The money goes to charity
The bale, weighing sos pounds,
was raised at Lyford, Cameron,
county Texas, and was shipped
through Houston.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
THE BEST HOT WEATHER TONIC,
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
ne Old Standard, General Tonic. Drives out Malaria
FOR GROWN PEOPLE AND CHI npEN

combination of form,
and ohes the effect Of
GROVES
ShAs Weakness
eor to Nursing Mothers and Sickly Children Removes
out purg1ng Relieves
con ana pulhes the blood True Comne
oeengtnener Guaranteed by Druggist
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
$500 to Wilmington.

Tickets sold May 31st and on each
Saturday to and including Septem-
Der 13, 1913, limited to reach Scot
land Neck returning prior to mid
night Tuesday next following date
of sale. Excursion rates North and
East. For any information address
Epp. L. Brown, Ticket Agent, Scot
land Neck, N. c., or T. C. White,
General Passenger Agent. Whining
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
A. n. DUBOIS

Consulting Analytical Textile and
Sanitary Chemist. Office and
laboratory 300 N. 9th St.,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Analysis Of anything, particular
attention to Fertilizers, Cotton Seed
and Cotton Seed Oil Products, Well
Water, Spring and Mineral Water,
Canned Food Products, Dairy Pro-
duets, Urine and Earth, etc.
Farmers should have their Well
Water examined at least once year,
and ell that part Of their land that
gives poor crops, analyzed to find
what IS mis- sing, so it can be added
to their land to make it good and
productive.
Ask for my price of analysis, which
Is not h:-h. and may save you lots
Of trouble.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
Letter 10
D,. KImer < Co..
giagham.o7, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp Root VIII Do For You.

Send to DR.. Kilmer & Company,
Binghamton. N. Y, for a sample
bo.t.a. II will convince any one.
You viii also receive booklet of
valuable information, telling all
ABOUT the kidneys and bladder.
When writing, be sure and mention
The Commonwealth. Regular fifty
cent and one dollar size bottles for
sale at all drug stores.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
Notice..

any |.S cisis, is to notify all persons having
tate ;'iI Of I Or Or claims against the es-
Of tHaI;fso. ~ II. Lewis, deceased, late
topressaaaaxx county, North Carolina.
for ne pavnat them to the UNDERSIGNED
.a.lNst 'ue Mh ath day Of July, 1913.
~ ~MES. MATTE J. LEWIS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24

For regular action of the bowels:
easy. natural movements, relief OF
constipation, try Doan's Regulets.
Csc at all stores.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
THE NORTH CAROLINA
State Normal and
Industrial College

Maintained by the State for the
Women of North Carolina. Five
regular Courses leading to degrees.
Special Courses for teachers. Free
tuition to those who agree to be-
come teachers in the State. Fall
Session begins September II, 1913.
For catalogue and other informa-
ton, address.
JULIUS l. FOUsT, President,
Greensboro. N. C..
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-07-24
COMMENDED BY A FARMER.

fkEE. Send 70, "Fsaye, of Hone" Lone tvee
edition on card zx9. Haps eircsisael
hgndrds Of thousand, of this Janogs Eooes Psevss.
Eoesy boes Of honcs Donfs one.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-01-07
GARMENT WORKERS
VOTE ON STRIKE
seventy-five Thousand Of Them are
to be Asked to Express
Themselves.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
NEW YORK, JAN Preparations
were made today to take the vote
the $4,000 members of the Interna-
tional Ladies Garment Workers union
on the question of Joining the tail
oring strike. Ten polling places have
been provided.
It will take all week to ge. the en-
tire vote in. but the leaders OF the
strike today are confident that the
final count will show an overwhelming
majority in favor of striking.
Little or no disturbance was report
ed to the police today from the dis
tricts where the strikers have posted
groups Of pickets near the entrance
to the factories. There are few
strikebreakers at work and the cloth
ing manufacturers are badly crippled.
Prospect Of settlement by arbitration,
however, is as remote as ever.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-01-07
STEEL EQUIPMENT NE:
STOOD The TEST
Milwaukee Prize Train Would Have
Been Wrecked Had Cars Been
Old style Wooden
Ones.
LIFE LOSS PREVENTED
Engine and Seven Pullmans Jumped
the Track When Broken Rail
Was Met In
Storm.

United Press Leased Wire Servicesl
MAUSTON, Wis. Jan. dumping
wildly from side to side over the
ties, while the brake shoes screech-
ed and threw fire under every ounce
Of pressure in the train pipe, and the
draw-bars groaned under the terrific
strain, perfect steel equipment stood
between death and two hundred pas
sengers on board the Chicago, Mil
waukee and ST. Paul pioneer limited
early today, when broken rail ditch
ed the train de luxe" five miles
east Of here. No one suffered even a
scratch.
Delayed by the storm, Engineer E.
M. Ellis, Of Milwaukee, was hitting
the high spots" in an effort to make
up time. The first warning he had OF
the impending smash came when his
engine hurtled from the track and
plunged off the right OF way, carry.
ing with 1t seven heavy Pullmans
The emergency air brake worked ef
fectively and the train was brought
to standstill within few rods. The
engine and coaches remained up
right.
/ According to Conductor Miller, only
the weight Of the steel cars and draw
| bars prevented an appalling loss q
life. Wrechng crews cleared the
track within an hour after their ar
rival on the scene.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-01-07
Thirty SEVEN
men DROWNED.
=
Oil Tan, Sip Sank In Peacock Spit
en- Forty Men In the
Crow EARLY
y Today.
THREE IN THE RIGGING
Sixty Mile Wind Sent Mountain High
Waves Over the Vessel Just
Before she Went
Down.
THREE IN THE RIGGING

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
ASTORIA. Oregon, Jan. THE oil
tank ship Rosecrans sank today at
the mouth Of the Columbia river and
thirty-seven members Of her crew are
believed to have perished. After she
went down, three men were seen
clinging to her masts, but the others
of her crew OF forty undoubtedly per-
ished
The Roseerans, which ia owned by
the Associated Oil Company, went
aground on Peacock Spit, at the
mouth of the Columbia in gale early
today. A sixty mile wind sent noun
taftous waves breaking over the yes
sci and from the start 1t seemed al
most impossible to save her The
Cape Disappointment life savers put
out In their boats and attempted to
reach the ship with line but she
went down
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-01-07
STARTLING DISCLOSURES
IN WIFE SWAPPING CASE

having gone away with the brokers'
wife and declared that II he is called
before the inquest at Bellport he will
connect Edey's name with score OF
women.
Murdoch said he and Mrs. Murdoch
were reconciled and living happily
together at Tottenville, Staten Island.
where he runs an Inn.
The former liveryman of Bellro,'
declared his belief in the purity OF
Mrs. Murdock's relations with Edey
and denied with emphasis the impu-
tation against him and Mrs. Edey.
THE four of us were close friends :
he said, "but there was nothing
wrong. When went to Texas Edey
framed up scheme to get rid of his
wife by sending her back home as
soon as she arrived in Galveston. The
thing had started SO much scandal
that | thought Edey ought to pay for
it. wanted 100000, but he would
only come up to 100000 Then he
backed out on that and started
suit"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-01-07
GOVERNOR DuNNE
IN CONFERENCE
!,
Has Confidence In His Party and
Says Better Element Will Trl-
umph In speakership
Fight
ARE SEVERAL FACTIONS
Caucus Tonight May Find Some Of
the War Horses Standing Out
side IN the Deep
Snow.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. Follow
ing conferences with number OF par
ty leaders today, uovernor-elect Ed
ward F. Dunno at his Headquarters in
the st. Nicholas hotel, declared that
he believed the Lorimer element in
the house speakership. fight in the
democratic party will be defeated. He
refused to lend his influence to any
one man, declaring that he is here to
oppose only an element.
The goyernor-elect said that his CON
dence in the party is such that he be-
lieves the better element will triumph.
He refused to add anything to the
statement which he made last night
John J. Mclaughlin, Roger Sullivan 8
candidate for speaker, has not been
bluffed out. however. He refused to
reply to the broad attack on him by
Dunno. today, but said that he is still
in the race and expects to stay there
until the last ditch.
1t Is generally believed that the
presence of Dunno will have the ef-
feet OF sending much support which
has been given Mclaughlin because
OF the Sullivan strength to John M.
Rapp OF Fairfield. but harmony in
I! the caucus OF the democrats tonight is
a thing not expected.
The "uitra-pure' democrats who are
following John Huston OF Blandins-
vile, gave out the information to
certain of their friends today that
they would not go into the democratic
caucus tonight at all. They fear Sui.
,livan's dominance. whether the candi-
date favored is Rapp or Mclaughlin
i The strength Of the "ultra-pures" is
variously estimated at from eight tc
twelve The followers Of Frank J.
| Ryan, the Hearst-Harrison candidate
who are hoping to gain some strength
/ through the appearance of Dunno, are
still uncertain as to their course. Il
things do not 60 to suit them, they
may leave the caucus.
Karch, Browne, Foster and othel
candidates are expected to throw
their strength to Mclaughlin. Wheth
er they will be willing to go to RapI
in case Roger Sullivan decides te
throw his strength there, when Nc
Laughlin fails to win, is another mat
(; ter.
A party of democrats of the senate
waited on Governor elect Dunno TO-DAY
4 to discuss with him the organization
of the senate. Walter /. Nanny hal
been practically agreed upon for pres
ident pro tenn. But some of the friends
h Of Dunno in the senate want to do th'
4 governor-elect the courtesy OF gettin'
j his consent to the program.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-01-07
POKER AND COCKTAILS
ENJOYED BY PRISONERS

and sentenced republican alderman.
about to serve a term in Sing Sing
for extortion; Jack" Sullivan, under
indictment for completely in the re-
cent Rosenthal murder, and two OF
the band Of skilled wire tappers" re-
Gently arrested.
Warned by an under keeper tho
sportive prisoners had just time to
hide the cards and chips when the
men from the district attorneys Of
fee entered. It was learned, how
ever, that through the kindly disposi-
ton Of one Of the keepers, this group
of interesting personages has been
allowed to gather in Australian
Mack's, cell almost every evening af-
ter the warden and head keeper have
gone home to dinner. Cocktails are
brought in and he prisoners settled
down for quiet little game. McNam-
ara also had an electric stove on
which he made his guests" welsh
rarebit and other dainties.
At 4 o'clock every afternoon all
prisoners are presumed to be locked
in their proper cells.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-01-07
Blank Bonds Being Signed by Other
Convicted Men at Leavenworth
But None for
Him.
WORKING IN KITCHEN
Thlrty-Two VIII Soon Be Out Of
Prison and On Their Way Home
With Proper Bonds
Filed.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service j
LEAvENWORTH, Kas., Jan. T.
Herbert s. Hockin, formerly secre-
tary-treasurer of the iron workers in
ternational union, today learned that
blank bonds had been signed by each
of the other thirty-two convicted
dynamite conspirators, and that their
release had been promised by J. E.
McClory who took the bonds back to
indianapolis.
What's being done about my re
lease?" Hockin asked deputy war
den.
When told that McClory had stated
that the union was taking no steps to
secure his freedom, Hockin turned
back to his task In the federal prison
kitchen.
When the men were lined up ir
the warden's Office, their faces show
ed more happiness than at any time
since New Years day when they ar
rived here. They greeted McClory
enthusiastically, and smiling, stepped
forward to sign the blank bonds
George Anderson's signature wa!
written by one Of the prison officials
/ the prisoner touching the pen.
! McClory left with the warden SUN
cient money to pay transportation 0
each of the thirty-two men to hi
! home.