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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
NORTH CAROLINA BRIEFS.

Ned Finley, director Of the Vita
graph Company Of America has gone
to Bat Cave with his troupe of 20
persons to take pictures in that sec
ton. Two moving picture makers
made two pictures while in Hender-
sonville during the past two weeks.
Never before in the history of Cald-
well county has SO much interest and
enthusiasm been shown in the sowing
of crimson clover as at present Coun-
ty Demonstration Goforth has already
listed over 1000 acres to be sowed this
fall, and he expects to easily reach
the 5000 limit. Farmers were all de-
lighted with the results of last falls
sowing.
McElwee's leaf tobacco warehouse
at Statesville is undergoing changes
and improvements that will greatly
increase it's floor space and will give
to the tobacco growers better accom-
modations than they have ever had in
Statesville.
While trying to board a passing
freight train, Hugh Gordon, a young
man of Brown Summit, was thrown
beneath the cars and had his arm
crushed off above the elbow at Rudd
Station, eight miles north of Green's
boro. He was brought to the city and
placed in hospital and the arm am
putated just below the shoulder. He
is resting we'll and is expected to re-
cover.
The county commissioners were in
session at Newton and transacted con-
siderable business. There was quite
a little discussion of the proposition
to establish a farm life school.
Judge and Mrs. HeZekiah Gudger
arrived at New York, according to in
formation received at Asheville and
will return to Ashevi1le next week.
Judge Gudger is the retiring chief
justice of the Panama canal zone SUI
preme court. having been on the
isthmus for the past II years.
A section of CASTOR county was Wis
tied recently by the most severe cleo
trical and hailstorm that has been ex-
| pefienced here in many years. The
storm began in the eastern part of
town and it's path was about one mile
wide. Devastated cotton and corn
| fields we're left in it's wake.
Southern secretaries of the Y. M. c.
| A. in industrial fields gathered al
Blue Ridge for a two-weeks' training
course in connection with the South
ern Summer School of Young Mems
| Christian Associations.
After a 10-days session the Mission
airy Educational Conference for the
Southern states closed at Blue Ridge
Rev. r. w. Patton, secretary of the
Protestant Episcopal church, was the
presiding officer of this, the twelfth
of these conferences in the South, ant
Mr.. H. S. Myers of the Missionar,
Education movement, was secretar,
in charge.
The county board of education ap
propriated 81 500 a year for two year
to the city of Greensboro to assist il
erecting school buildings for the city
This is the first appropriation of tn
kind.
The trustees Of the Thomasvill,
Orphanage have named a committee
to determine upon the opening date 0
the Kennedy Memorial Home, the new
eastern branch, at Falling Creek, nea
Kins- on. ]. H. Canady of Kinston,
member of the committee, announce
that the opening will not be befor
some time in August, instead Of
uly, as was previously intended.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

occur, according to my calculations,
toward 1906 to 1907. 1t was this which
enabled me, in 1902, to predict the
rainy period which has persisted over
almost the whole surface of the globe
and which brought us the great floods
of 1910.
"The rainy maximum which l had
announced for 1913 has just ceased.
We are about to enter into dry pc
riod. which will last particularly from
1918 to 1885,"
Already, says the astronomer, there
are signs of reawakening activity. Inc
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteles
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic because it contains tbs
we'll known tonic properties Qu!NlNR
and IRON It acts on the Liver. Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System, 50 Cent?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

Secretary of Labor William B. VIII
son is one of the athletic members
of the presidents cabinet. He jumps
fences, and he doesn't care whose
fences, for this picture shows him
just clearing the White House fence.
It happened this way. The secretary
was hurrying back to his office from
a cabinet meeting and upon arriving
at the gate found it closed and locked.
To save time he picked out spot
where the hedge was thin and grace
fully leaped over. The presence of
the photographer on the other side
was not noticed by the secretary un-
til he was over and the snap was
made.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
Just a SUGGESTION.

Me daughter, Mary Ann said the
newly rich Mrs. Cassidy, wants to
rarn to play some music Instrument
to her?'
well, now" replied the jealous and
caustic Mrs. Casey, 'if We could only
get somethin' that's built like wash
board 'twould be jist the thing
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
Peaches Fine on State Farm.

Commissioner of Labor and Print
ing M. L. Shipman, who spent the
first of the week with members of his
family, who are visiting his parents at
Blantyre, reports that the state eXper-
iment farm at Blantyre mas one of the
finest crops Of peaches ever known in
this section. The fruit is now being
marketed and is bringing top prices.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
How To Give Ouinine To Children

i LINE is the trademark name given to an
~ pfoVsd Quinine. 1t is Tasteless Syrup pleas
~ 10 take and does not disturb the stomach.
66iil-aren take it and. never know it is Quinine
80 80 especially adapted to adults who cannot
800, 80 ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor
h ,f HefVousness nor ringing in the head. Try
49, next time you need Quinine for any pur-
- ask for bounce original package The
1"he fhBRILINE is blown in bottle. as cents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
Save the Babies.


n
die before thyseven
than before they ve and oneha before
they ffeeni
do hesitate timely Of would
deaths occasoned by the narcotic
chidns
less They considerable quantities.
death exactly the but
causst the to circulate
poeo fever. ~
always signature of(<1>zTZZEZx
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
PREDICTS II DRY SUMMERS
Noted French Scientist Sees a Long
Spell Of Dry Weather
Ahead.

The Able Moreux, director of the
observatory at Bourges, predicts a dry
cycle of II years from 1918 to 1885.
Seventeen years Of dryness,' he
saws, followed by as many years or
humidity, such is the consequence or
our being directly dependent on the
sun. The last great maximum was to
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
Nothing but the Truth.

Mis- Anna" said old Aunt Milly,
dat yaller gal say she amt never
tole lie. She say she allus tell de
truf"
We'll, don't you believe her, Aunt
Milly?'
No ma am, dat All don't! All knows
dere amt dat much truf in de
world" .....
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
No, SlX-SIXTY-SIX

This is a prescription prepared es-
pecially for Malaria or ChiIIs and
any case and if taken then as tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.-Adv.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
A Remedy,

My neighbours dog is a great an
noyance with his noise, and l don't
see what | can do about it,
Why, isn't there law for the sup
preston of barkers?"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
An Awful Blow.

"My daughter is being married to-
day."
Your daughter! I didn't know you
had a daughter of manageable age"
Eyes, indeed
"Well, well! You're sure you don't
mean a granddaughter"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
MatchinQ the Fare

What shall we have for lunch?
This is a fast day."
Then why not hasty pudding?"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
His Status.

Young Coke thinks he's a legal
light"
Well, he is-a legal lightweight"
hoston Transcript.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
Vocational TRAINING.

Knicker-"Why did he propose TO
herr" Bocker-"He wanted to get
points on how to refuse an Office and
yet be sure of having it offered again"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

sun spots have appeared In the high
altitude of the central planet. The
seasons are about to become more
marked, the winters colder and the
summers warmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
RUB-MY-TISM

Will cure your Rheumatism and all
kinds Of aches and pains-Neuralgia
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns, etc. Antiseptic
Anodyne. Price 25c-Adv.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

Consistent.
Mr.. Whyte-Your wife has a nice
sense of fitness of things, hasn't she?
Mr. Browne-How SO?
Mr. Whyte-I understand that she
furnished tongue sandwiches for the
sewing circle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

Probably two-thirds of a woman's
troubles come because she reasons
with her heart instead of her head.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

If you would get line on your pop
ularity as public speaker, go hire a
hall and charge SO cents admission
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

&78 to 800 pays Board, Literary Tuition, Rent
Heat and Light at PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL for
session Of nine months.
1T the best and the cheapest school IN the state"
Most heartily do commend the school to all who
have sons and daughters to educate DIR. c. K
Taylor, of Wake Forest College.
I'm my opinion there is no High School In this
part of the country doing more thorough
work. e. Y. Webb, M. @.
For catalog rite w d. Burns, Prin., Lawndale NC
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
Piles Cured In & to II DAYS

lour druggist will refund money II PAZO
yin lMENT fails to cure any case Of Itching.
Shnd Bleeding or ProtrudinQ Piles in to II days.
Ahe FIRST application gives Ease and Rest. SOC.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
Such a Difference.

SuCn OlnefenCe.
You say Funniman, the comedian,
is very entertaining on and OFF,
NO l said off and on"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

une size smaller after using Aliens Foot-Ease the
Antseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes. 1t
makes tight or new shoes feel easy. Just the thing
Tor dancing. Refuse substitutes. For FREE trial
package address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
tYes and GRADUATED Eyelds: No Smarting-
just Eye Comfort. Write for Book of the Eye
By mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't cu-A
The worst cases, no matter of how long standing.
are cured by the wonderful. old reliable DR..
Porter's Antiseptic Healing OIL II relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c. Soc, el.04
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

A Mystery.
II guess it's mere idle curiosity on
my part"
"Yes?"
But l can't help wondering what
these polo players do when they are
not playing polo"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

Amateur Workmanship.
He's a self-made man"
/ know. He surely made mis-
take in not consulting an expert"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
Gems In Verse
THE ToILER's QUERY.


r HAVE paid my toll to you, noble town,
And what in your turn have you CIV
en- me,
Il 1 who must toll till each sun goes
down
Where only the stretches of the shops
be?
1 have paid my toll in the rich mans
hand.
It was starve or work at an infants
wage.
Now 1 hear your praise throughout the
land,
A wond'rous town in a wond'rous age!
You have builded marble and brick and
With workday anguish and workday
Out Of sweated blood have your wonders
grown.
We have paid the tax that your won
ders claim.
We who have only our hands and hearts;
We who, like beasts, must have food and
drink;
We have thronged and peopled your bust
ness marts.
Welding your power girdles link by link.
We have given toll for the breath Of life
You left to us while you ground us down.
We are worn and wasted now from the
strife.
What will you give to US now o town?
-Lurana Sheldon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
The Word "WaIIop."

The origin of the familiar vernacu-
lar verb to wallop" is not generally
known. 1t comes from the family
name of the earls of Portsmouth Sir
John Wallop, *. c.. was admiral COM
mander in the reign of King Henry
VIII. of the fleet which avenged
French raids by burning French ships
and twenty-one French villages. This
was called, in the current parlance Of
the times, "walloping" them, and the
phrase passed into the language and
still survives.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
THE SECRET.

TTNEIE way to reach the man who tolls
4 Amid the dingy workings
Is not by stratagems and spoils
Or oily smiles and smirkings.
You give him model homes and such
Or clubs in which to revel,
You still will find yourself in "Dutch"
Unless you're on the level
It isn't coddling that ne likes
Or lordly condescension.
You must be fair and square and just,
A man among your brothers,
Before old doubtings turn to trust
Or ancient hatred smothers.
Whatever motive yours may be,
In time he's sure to find it.
He looks through every deed to see
The spirit that's behind it.
And, though he may misunderstood,
Repel. at first and doubt you.
He'll warmly grasp the prOffered hand
When he is sure about you.
The boys within the breaker shed,
The miners deep below them,
Are slow Of faith and hard Of head.
You've simply got to show them
And prove your varied aims and ends
Are not those of the devil,
For man and master can be friends
If both are on the level
-Berton Braley.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
A PRETTY GOOD WORLD.

THIS worlds pretty good sort of world,
Taking it altogether,
In spite of the grief and sorrow we meet,
In spite of the gloomy weather.
There are friends to love and hopes to
cheer
And plenty of compensation
For every ache for those who make
The best Of the situation.
THERE are quiet hooks for lovers of
books,
With nature in happy union;
There are cool retreats from the noontide
heats
Where souls may have sweet commun-
ion,
And if there's a spot where the sun shines
not
There's always lamp to light it,
And IL there's a wrong we know ere long
That heaven above will right it.
60 it's not for us to make fuss
- Because of life's sad mischances
Nor to wear ourselves out to bring about
change in our circumstances,
For this worlds a pretty good sort OK
world,
And heu to whom we are debtor
Appoints our place and supplies the grace
To help US make it better.
Selected
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
Watch CRYSTALS.

A few factories in Europe make all
the watch crystals used in the word.
These comprise Eve in Lorraine, two in
France. two in Switzerland, one in AL
SAGE and one in Bohemia. The annual
ouput is about 100000 gross. Hand
labor is employed to Il great extent In
making the crystals, and the wages
paid are very small.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
Fast Persian Trains.

There are good American jokes about
the trains in certain parts OF the coun-
try. But fact has equaled the fiction
Of the humorists. The Persian train
that takes pilgrims from Teheran to
the neighboring shrine Of Shah Abdul
Aim, although it runs downhill all
the way, has been known to come to
a stop on meeting a tolerably stiff head
W&nd.-Youths Companion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
SUMMER EVENING.

TN the lovely cool Of a summer eve,
When the hot sun is setting on the
hills,
IT'S then that peaceful calmness reigns
supreme;
While the trees rustic in the gentle breeze
And the long grass is wet with evening
dew,
Now the reflection of the setting sun
Shows beautiful in some slow flowing
stream,
And his last rays shine blood red through
the trees.
Albert Joseph.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
MODES OF TRAVEL.


Il will not rum exclaimed the
man
OF eminence one day.
Though | suspect no other can
Conduct you to the fray.
Il will not run, though confess
The men all brave and true,
Whom you might name are
growing less,
They always were quite few.
II will not run, although l feel
A duty that extends
Quite plainly to the public veal
AS we'll as to my friends.
81 will not run. With grief pro-
found
Your wish | have denied.
But bring the old band wagon
round
And maybe / will ride"
washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
Confused.

You must pardon me!' exclaimed
the golfer. THE trouble is that ! have
been so perplexed about naval matters
that I got confused"
whats that got to do with the
gamer
''You didn't hear my warning. l
said Afr when | should have said
Forev Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
VIKING

+ ..ss..s
Mr.. and Mrs. H Rudisell of River
Falls visited at VIM. Zentzis' Sun
day.
Mrs. G Olson and sister, Mrs A
Kneer of Deer Park called on Mrs
P. Halverson Monday.
Rev 0. Kwistgaard preached his
first sermon here Sunday evening
Bonnie Gilstad and family spent
Sunday at G Olson's.
Miss Hazel Peabody of Mime.
apolis is visiting at the VIM. Zentzis
home.
The Ladies Aid society meets
with Mrs. Peter Madison Thursday,
Oct. 90. All are welcome.
Mrs. Ed. Hanson is on the sick
list.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
SOUTH FORK

!:
Mrs. Ross Bartlett and children
Of Ellsworth are visiting her par
ents, Mr.. an Mrs. George Carley.
Mrs. A E. Pace visited her sis
ter, Mrs. A. Lewis, in Plum City
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McCue went
to Stacy, Mimi, Sunday, returning
Tuesday.
Mr., and Mrs. Laramy went te
Hastings Sunday.
Mr.. Peterson drove to Anstrum,
Mimi Friday, returning Sunday.
Mr. Lee and family, from Mime
sofa, VINO have bought the John Pei
erson farm, are expected today
wednesday,.
A party Of friends and neighbors
If Mr.. and Mrs. John Peterson spent
Monday as a farewell. A fine sup
per was served and a pleasant time
4nioyed. Mr., and Mrs. Peterson
we're given a present as remem
)rance, and wish to extend their
hanks. We all regret losing them
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
= +
!. SOUTH MARTELL +
+ +
!. !. i. +
Our teacher, Miss Lucy Wads
worth, attended the Northwestern
Teachers Association meetings at
Eau Claire Friday and Saturday.
E P. Bjerking is delegate to the
synod now in session at Sioux
Falls, S. D.
Mrs. Nellie Hutchinson has re-
turned from Shell Lake, where she
mas been spending the summer with
ner daughter
Mrs L Morgan and sister, Mrs.
Ben Olson, and son spent Thursday
1t A. Albertson's.
B. A. Baardson and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. K. Hanson from
Spring Valley spent Sunday at
Baardson's.
Miss Ella Helgeson has been
quite sick the last week with ty-
phoid pneumonia.
IL Bjerking took B. A. Iverson
and family to Ellsworth Sunday in
his car.
Rev. and Mrs T. II. Haugan Of
Mortified are guests this week of
Rev. and Mrs L. K. Aaberg.
Mrs. Olena Lund, who has been
staying with her daughter, Mrs. B.
A. Iverson, has moved back to the
home of her son Jul.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22

Nos. and g. The initiative and refer
endum illogical, impractical and future
wherever it has been tried in this country
SOcialistic in the extreme. Means more
elections and minority rule. Should be voted
down.
No. z. Increases the salaries of mem,
bers of the legislature from $500 a term of
two years to $500 year for each two year
term. In the light of the fact that state ex-
penses have increased from $4,000,000 to
$18, 100000 year in twelve years, this added
expense will be burdensome. Vote it down.
No g. Provides that city may pur-
chase land for public use, if it adjOins prop
erty which has heretofore been purchased.
This means, if passed, law authorizing
the purchase of land in the city of Madison
to enlarge the capitol park, at an expense to
the taxpayers of the state of $3,0O0,000 If
you want to spend your money to give Madi-
son beautiful park, vote for it; if not, vote
it down.
No 9. Gives the legislature authority
to increase or decrease the number of judicial
circuits. Should be defeated.
No 10. Another insurance amendment
like No. 1, except that it adds the word
''annuities." The same waving Of all con
stitutonal safeguards as in No. 1. Must be
voted down.
This is the order in which these amend
ments appear on the official election notice.
How they will appear upon the ballot is yet
question. The Home Rule" amendment
ought to be headed: Sections of Article XII"
tement of the proposed constitutional
lot positively and fully informed as
OTE NO. SAFETY FIRST.
culated by H. ]. Zechln, of Milwaukee, Wiscons
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
PLEASANT VALLEY

.s..;.. 4 !:
Mr.. and Mrs. Lannie Hawkins ano
daughter Helen spent Sunday al
H O'Brien's.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zillmer Of
Woodville motored down to Charles
Everson's Sunday.
Mrs. Neil Clouse and daughter
Winnie spent one day in Roberts
last week visiting with friends.
Dan O'Rourke is threshing in
this neighborhood.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
WEST TRIMBELLE

4 +
". Seivert and family of Clifton
visited at the home of his sister,
Mrs. A. XII lian, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Backner drove to
River Falls Tuesday.
The county superintendent OF
schools visited in Dist. No. 5 last
week Thursday.
P. D. Maier and ] Dean disposed
Of their lambs Monday.
P. Frank and family entertained
a number of their neighbors Sun
day, the occasion being his birth
day. A bounteous supper was served
and refreshments of all kinds.
Everyone enj yed good time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22
All of a Kind.

All of a Kind.
HE wakes rounder and rounder ev-
ery year. "Ha That is a cereOus
nt."-Baltimore American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-10-22

fFE# The order in which these amendments ~ -
appear in the official election notice is fol-
lows NJ
No 1. To give the state the right to chase land
enter into the insurance business ery which
ing all limitations and restrictions Of the This meal
stituon upon that subject It should be the purcha
It is the most vicious and the most to enlarge
dangerous idea ever suggested 1t opens the taxpay
the for extravaganza and possible imam you want
cial ruin of the state a beau
. it down.
No g. Provides for the recall of elective
oncers' except Judges lmprdc"cdl anu No. g.
nuisance, as it means frequent elections. 70 noroos
Should be beatn. circnts
No. 3. Provides that the state constitu-
ton may be amended by affirmative vote No. II
three ffths of the members of one legsa like No
ture and submission to the people, One Of "annuities
DR.. McCarthy's pet schemes. Makes amend sttutiona
ing the constitution easy matter. Should voted dow
be defeated
No. 4. The Home Rule amendment. This
Gives cities and villages right adopt mens app
and amend their own charters without How they
strcting them by the general charter law. question
Shond he passed ought tOb
The ballot will only contain short statement OF
amendments, so that if the VOTER is not positive
to their MERITS and REAL EFFECT, VOTE NO.
to be issued published and circulated by