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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-17

rod Schofeld was accumulating a antipathy for
the gentle Longfellow and for James Russell
Lowell ard for Oliver Wendell Holmes and for
John Grecncaf Whittier, which would never per
init him 60 peruse work Of one Of those great
New Enrarders without a feeling Of personal re-
sentiment
His eye- fell slowly and inimicay from the
brow Of Whittier 10 the braid Of reddish hair be-
longing TO Nictorine Biordan, the little octoroon
girl who sat directly in front OF him Nictorines
back was as familiar TO Penrod as the neckte OF
Oliver Wendell Holmes. SO was her gayly colored
plaid waist He hated the waist as he hated
Nictorine herself, without knowing why. En-
forced comranionship in large quantities and on
an equal basis between the sexes appears to steri-
ize the affections, and schoolroom romances are
few
The nervous monotony OF the schoolroom in
spires a sometimes unbearsble longing for some
thing astonishing to happen, and as every boys
fundamental desire is to do something astonish-
ing himself. so as 20 be the centre Of all human
interest and awe, 10 was natural that Penrod
should discover in fancy the delightful secret Of
sef-le,tation. He found, in this curious series
Of imasirings. during the lesson in arithmetic,
that the atmosphere may be navigated as by a
swimmer under water. but with infinitely greater
case AMI with perfec, comfort in breathing. In
his mind he extended his arms gracefully. at
level with his shoulders. and delicately padded
the air with his hands. which at once caused him
% be drawn up out Of his seat and elevated gently
10 position about midway between the floor and
the ceiling where he came to an equilibrium and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-17

said Now Aunt Clara, all the crying in the world
can't make things any better And then she'd
just keep catchin' hold of me and sob and kind Of
holler and I'd say Don't cry, Aunt Clara-please
don't cry"
Then, under the influence of fragmentary
survivas of the respectable portion Of his Sunday
adventures, his theme became more exalted and,
only partially misquoting a phrase from psalm,
he related how he had made it of comfort to
Aunt Clara and how he had besought her to seek
higher guidance in her trouble.
"You mean, dear" she said gently, that you
were all worn out and hardly knew what you were
saying"
"Yesm"
"And you were thinking about all those dreadful
things so hard that you forgot wnere you were?'
81 vas thinking he said simply, show to save
Uncle John"
And thu end of it for this mighty boy was that
the re icher kissed him.
The returning students that afternoon observed
that Periods desk was vacant-and nothing could
have been more impressive than that sinister
mere emptiness. The accepted theory was that
Penrod had been arrested. How breath taking
then the sensation when, at the beginning OF the
second hour he strolled in with inimitable care
lessness and, rubbing his eyes somewhat notice
ably in the manner of one who has snatehed an
borr Of much needed Sleep took his place if
nothing in particular had happened This, at first
supposed 10 be a superhuman exhibition OF sheer
audactv became but the more dumfoundng when
Miss Spence, looking up from her desk, greeted
him with a pleasant little nod Even after school
Penrod gave numerous maddened Investigators
no relief All he would consent to say was:
"Oh | just talked TO her"
mystfcation not entirely unconnected with
the one thus produced was manifested at his own
family dinner table the following evening Aunt
Clara had been out rather late and came TO the
table after the rest were seated She wore
puzzled expression.
"Do you ever see Mary Spence nowadays" she
inouired. as she unfolded her napkin, addressing
Mrs. Seho6eld Penrod abruptly set down his
soup spoon and gazed at his aunt with fattering
attention.
ayes. sometimes" said Mrs. SchOfeld. "shes
Periods teacher"
as she'" said Mrs Fairy. Do you She
paused do people think her little-queer
why no." returned her sister. what makes
you say that"
"She has acquired avery odd manner" said
Mrs FAIRY decidedly AT least, she seemed odd
10 me- | met her at the corner just before got
TO the house few minutes ago, and. after we'd
said howdy-do 20 each other she kept hold OF
my hand and looked though she was going TO
cry. She seemed 10 be trying to say something
and ehoking"--
But | don't think that's very queer, Clara.
She knew you in school, didn't she?
''Yes, but
"And she hadn't seen you for so many years.
J think It's perfectly natural She
Wait, She stood there squeezing my hand
and struggling TO get her voice-and got really
embarrassed and then finally she said in kind
Of fearful whisper. BE of good cheer; this trial
will psssl"
How queer" exclaimed Margaret
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-17

everything was very still" It was so still, IN
fact, that Penrod's newborn notoriety could al
most be heard growing. This grisly silence was
at last broken by the teacher.
"Penrod Schofeld, stand up
The miserable child obeyed.
What did you mean by speaking TO me in that
Way"
lie hung his head, rahed the floor with the
side Of his shoe, swayed swallowed, looked sud
denly at his hands with the air of never having
seen them before, then clasped them behind him.
The school shivcred in ecstatic horror, every fas
cinated eye upon him; yet there was not a soul
in the room but was profoundly grateful to him
for the sensation-including the offended teacher
herself Unhappily, all this gratitude was uncon-
scious and altogether different from the kind
which results in testimonials and loving cups. On
the contrary!
"Penrod Schofed.'
He gulped
Answer me at oncel Why did you speak to
me like that"
81 was"-. He choked, unable to continue.
Speak out!
81 was just-thinking" he managed to STAN
mer
THAT will not do" she returned sharply. 81
wish to know Immediately why you spoke as you
did"
The stricken Penrod answered helplessly:
Because I was just thinking"
Upon the very rack he could have offered no
ampler truthful explanation. 1t was all he knew
about it.
Thinking what"
Just thinking"
Miss Spences expression gave evidence that her
power Of self-restrant undergoing remark
able test However after taking counsel with
herself she commanded;
"Cone here!"
He shufIed forward and she placed a chair
upon the platform near her own.
"Sit there"
Glasses came and classes went, grillng him
with eyes Newcomers received the story OF the
crime in darklng whispers; and the outcast sat
and sat and sat, and squirmed and squirmed and
squirmed Gle did one or two things with his
spine which a professional contortonist would
have observed with real nterest) And all this
while Of freezing suspense was but the criminals
detention awaiting trial. known punishment may
be anticipated with some pleasure OF equanimity;
at least, the prisoner may prepare himself 10
undergo it, but the unknown looms more mon
strous for every attempt TO guess It. Penrods
crime was unique there were no rules to aio
him in estimating the vengeance 20 fall upon MN
for it, What seemed most probable was that ne
would be expelled from the schools in the pres
cnce Of his family, the Mayor and council and
afterward whipped by his father upon the State
House steps. with the entire city as audience by
invitation OF the authorities.
Noon came The rows OF children filed out
every head turning for last unpleasingly spec
ulative look at the outlaw Then Miss Spence
closed the door into the eloakroom and that into
the big hall. and came and sat her desk near
Pearod The trampng of feet outside, the shril!
calls and shouting and the changing voices Of the
older boys ceased to be heard and there was
silence. Penrod, still affecting to be occupied
with Lowell, conscious that Miss Spence
looked at him intenty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-17
Observation-Disclosures
ASSES CANE AND CLASSES WENT GRIILING WITH

air Of being ready to leap from it instantly
What has last night TO do with your nsoence
10 me this morning?
"Well. | guess you'd see,' he returned, emphs-
sizing the plaintive note, "if you knew what
know"
'Now. Penrod," she said. in kinder voice. 81
have a high regard for your mother and father,
and it would hurt me to distress them, but you
must either tell me what was the matter with you
or I'll have to take you to Mrs. Houston.
well, amt I going p" he cried spurred by
the dread name ats because | didn't sleep last
night"
"Were you il?" The question was put with
some dryness.
ut wasn't illness" he returned, shaking his
head mournfully. at was lots worse'n anybody
being sick. 1t vast was-wel, II was jest
awful"
what was?D He marked with anxiety the in
credulity in her tone.
at was about Aunt Clara" he said.
your Aunt Clara" she repeated do you
mean your mothers sister, who married Mr.. Fairy
of Dayton, Illinois,"
"Yes-Uncle John" returned Penrod, sorrow
fully "The trouble about him."
Miss Spence frowned frown which ne rightly
interpreted as one of continued suspicion "She
and were in school together" she said. 81 used
10 know her very well, and I've always heard her
married life was entirely happy. dont"--
Eyes. it was" he interrupted, until last year
when Uncle John took TO running with travelling
men"-
what"
"Yes'm" He nodded solemnly. THAT was what
started it, At first he was a good, kind husband
but these travelling men would coax him into
saloon on his way from work, and they got him
Hi, hear md hen
and Cigars
"Penrod!"
"Na'am?"
Pm not inquiring into your Aunt Claras pri-
waite affairs; Pm asking you if you have anything
TO say which would palliate"---
That's what I'm tryin' to tell you about, Miss
Spence" he pleaded-"if you'd jest only let me-
When Aunt Clara and her little baby daughter
got TO our house last night
"You say Mrs FAIRY is visiting your MOTHER
..Yesm-not just visiting-you see, she had to
come. Well of course. little baby Clara, she was
so bruised up and mauled, where he'd been hittin'
her with his cane
"You mean that your uncle had done such
thing as that" exclaimed Miss Spence, suddenly
disarmed by this scandal
'sYesm. and mamma and Margaret had TO SIT
ND all night nursin' little Clsra-and Aunt Clara
was in such a state somebody had TO keep talkin'
70 her. and there wasn't anybody but me TO do
it, so r.
"But where was your father" she cried
"Maam?'
where was your father while
"Oh-para! Penrod paused. reflected; then
frightened. why, he down at the train
waitin' to see il Uncle John would try to folio"
EN- and MAKE em come home SOS ne could per
secute 'em some more. / wanted to do that, but
they said if he did come I mightnt be strong
enough TO hold him. and The brave lad
paused again. modesty. Miss Spenees expression
was encouraging. Her eyes were wide with as
constituent. ard there may have been IN them
also, the mi gied beginnings ~ admiration ana
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-06

PROVIDING INSURANCE Fund TO REPAIR REPLACE
PROPERTY THE TERRITORY THAT May BE DAMAGED
DESTROYED FIRE OTHER CASUALTY.
Be Enacted by the Legislature Of the Territory Of HqTdii:
SECTION L. The of the Territory of Hawaii shall
set aside as special fund be known the Territorial
Insurance Fund.- the of twenty thousand dollars ($20
100000 during the year 1915 out of the general funds in the
treasury otherwise appropriated and twenty thousand dol
lars ($20,00000) annually thereafter.
Section The of the Territory SHALL with the
approval of the governor invest the Territorial Insurance
Fund much thereof may be deemed advisable inter-
esbearg securities issued by the Federal Government the
Territorial Government any subdivision thereof, depo
sed in any savings bank savings banks doing business
the Territory The interest upon such securities shall be cred
tied to the Territorial Insurance Fund" provided however,
that whenever said Territorial Insurance Fund exceeds
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-06
ACT ITO
AN ACT

&c Enuctcd by the Legislature Of the TERRITORY Of Haro
Sl,rox t. Section 9221 Of the Revised Laws of Hawaii.
1919 is hereby amended Is o read us follows:
"S,rlon 333l. Number appointment, salaries "t c''um|s
or There is created public utilities commission of three
members who shall be called commissioners and VIII" shall be-
appointed the manner prescribed in Section 50 q" tn" Or
ganr Act for of three years the uncNrcl portions
thereof that the of one member shall expire %" I'll" h'r-
~ day Of June in each year. beginning with the year 1911
One member shall also be appointed chairman of the commits
sion. Each member of said commission shall receive c"mcll-
atim at dollars per day while actually engaged
in the performance of his duties such commissioner and amy
member of the commission may be saIaed officer Of the Ter
rurv political subdivision thereof No person own
ing any stocks bonds of public utility corporation.
having any interest, deriving remuneration from any
public utility shall be appointed employed by the commits
sion'
SrcroN This Act shall take effect from and after the
date Of its approval
Approved tIs 3Gth day of April, \. ID. 1915
LUCIUS Z. PINkHAM,
Governor of the Territory of Hawaii.
THE SENATE OF THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII.
Hohoi"'" l. h' APrh l'' 1910
w
we hereu c'rul 'n' 'he foregoing Dill P"9eu "'" ''u
ing in the Senate of the Territory of Hawaii the 18th day
of April, A. D. 1915.
:''''''','''.'':' ''.'''''''''
President OF the Senate
Clerk OF the Senate
..-. <.... ..... sre..-.>
= THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OF IHE
TERRITORY OF HAWAII
*
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-06

DER CERTAIN CuNurTIoNs TO Public Utility COMPANIES
AcrING UNDER A FRANCHISE GRANTED BY THE LEeIsIA
TURE OF THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII AND APPROVED BY
THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
BE Enacted by c Legislature Of The Territory of HauuH
SECTION L. Any Incorporated company organized under the
defined bv Section the Revised Laws of Hawaii 1915
under franchise granted by the Legislature of the Territory
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-05-06

NV SECTION TO CRATER 229 THE REVISED LAWS
HAWAII, 1915 BIZ KNOWN SECTION 3944A.
Be 1t Enacted by The Legislature Of The Territory Of Haraii
Section l. new Section hereby added To Chapter 40
ct the Revised Laws Of Hawaii 1915, be known Section
3944A and to read follows:
Section 3944A. Whoever, being officer, agent
poyee of public utility corporation, defined by Section
22S of the Revised Laws Of Hawaii of 1915, shall by coerciou
urcss, threat the Withholding of service of such utility from
another another for his and benefit for
the and benefit of the said coraton third person.
any involuntary agreement ANYTHING of value knowing that
he has any legal authority right the sale,
guilty of extorun in the second degree.
SECTION > This Act shall take effect upon It's approval
Approved this 26tIr day of April, \. u. 1915.
LUCIUS T. PINkHAM,
Governor of tile Territory of Hawaii
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RELATING ExroRToN ANY OFFICER, AGENT, Or EN-
rLoYEE OF a PrRLIc UTILITY CORPORATION. AND ApmNo
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-18
Patrons Meeting.

Our regular patrons meeting will
be held at Mullens school on Friday
afternoon, February 26th, promptly
at 2 o'clock. Miss Eunice Crews,
assistant county superintendent will
be with US. And we hope that our
next friend will be able to talk to
US, too. Not only the patrons and
officers of the betterment club are
expected, but all the members of
the Roseneath Methodist church,
who can be present. are cordially in
vited to attend. We hope to have
an interesting meeting. and it is
earnestly desired that every patron,
officers of the betterment club. and
every member of Roseneath church
who can, will be present together.
FANNIE S. JOINER, Teacher.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-18
Even The Bird Got Stuck.

The writer saw beautiful black
bird in town the other day. The
possessor of this bird called it crow.
In reality it is what natural history
calls jack-daw.
This bird was said to be actually
mired up in the road crossing the
creek that was built last summer.
He didn't use his chains and got
stuck in the mud.
A jack-daw looks like a crow and
caws similar to crow, but has an
appetite for birds, little chickens,
fish and frogs. The jack-daw has
its nest in rabbit-burrows and the
crow has its nest up very tall trees.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-18
Death Of Edwin Knight.

Duke, N. c., Feb. 9.-On Friday
morning, February 5th, the death
death angel visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. R. H. Knight and claimed
their little boy, Philip Edwin. He
was burned on Friday, a month from
the day he died, and the results
were so serious that the physician
told them he didn't see how he could
live. But he seemed to improve a
little for about two weeks, and he
began to grow weaker and they soon
realized that the end was near.
He was three years, one month
and eleven days old-just at the
age to be missed in the home. God
help the bereaved mother and father
to say, God gave and he He took,
He doeth all things WE'LL"
The body was taken to Rocky
Mount for interment. Rev. John
Humble conducted the burial Sc :
wee in Fineview cemetery. The
grave was covered with flowers. He
leaves to mourn their loss four
brothers, enc sister. mother and
father, besides many friends. He
had many friends in Sunday school.
He was a graduate from the cradle
roll of the Methodist church at
Duke Christmas.
Yet little while on earth he spent
Till God for him His angels sent.
A LOVING AUNT.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-18
First Girl Born in 100 Years.

San Antonio, Texas, Feb. TO-
TIE first girl to be born in a family
for about four generations or about
120 years, was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Cunningham, 627 w. Russell
place, recently. They have christ
ened the baby Mary Elizebeth.
Mr.. Cunningham and his brother
John H. Cunningham, belong to an
old Tennessee family and have made
their home in San Antonio for about
nine year. In each generation for
the last century and more sons have
been born into the family and have
carried the name of Cunningham in
to many States. The birth of the
first daughter was an event of no
little Importance in the family OF
Cunningham.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-18
Brief Local Items.

News letters from the different
rural routes, when written plainly
and briefly, will be appreciated by
The Commonwealth.
We are glad to learn that during
the last few sunny days most Of the
peanuts within a near radius Of
Scotland Neck were threaded.
It Is about time to cut ont the
center row Of trees from Green
wood to GAINESVILLE. OF course
some old fogies will object, but it
must be done.
Since cutting the trees from
around the new Scotland Neck Bank
we appreciate the beauty of the
building. We are glad to report the
progress that has been made for the
last two weeks.
The Palace Theater has recently
changed their film service. This
change has been for the good and
patrons of the picture house have
expressed their appreciation of the
new service.
1t seems that about the biggest to-
bacco crop that has ever been culti-
waited in this section will be raised
this year. Last year high price for
the weed and the low price of cotton
has been the occasion for such an
increase.
This county had convicts to work
the county roads for ten years.
This end of the county which COM
prises one third of Halifax kept the
convicts here eighteen months.
Eighteen months likes lot of being
one third, or their pro rata share, of
one hundred and twenty months.
Mr.. tax payer, you need not kick;
you're paying for it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-18
Oak City High School.

Oak City. Feb. 8.-Honor roll of
the Oak City high school for the
twentieth week:
First grnde-Gladys Everett, Mar
garet Hines, Sarah Long Johnson,
Leola Hines, Mildred Davenport,
Pauline Davenport, Hazel Piland.
Ethel Bunting. Eloise Ross, Edward
House, Linwood Price, Eli Cross,
Doris Rawls, Rupert Rawls, Earline
Glover, Mamie Lee Turner, Esther
Price, Robert Price, Letha Price.
Second grade-Tom Cross, Mollie
Cross, Allie Cross.
Third grade-Christine Piland
Clifton Hyman.
Fifth grade-Edgar Dimmette
Earnest Harrell.
Sixth grade-Beatrice Daniel.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-18
Lincoln And His War Secretary.

Lincoln was never ruffied by criti-
cism, even when it was sharp. He
suffered many thrust from his irras-
f. ible war secretary, Stanton, but
they never disturbed his kindly
good humor. On one occasion a mes
seneer came to Mr.. Staunton with
an order for the President direct
ing the change of some army affairs.
Mr.. Staunton sent the messenger
back with the reply: Il won't. and
tell Lincoln he's a fool" When the
m :ssage was delivered, Lincoln said
coolly: "Mr. Staunton is generally
right. will go to see him about
il. christian Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-18
"Tacky Marriage"

There will be "tacky marriage"
at Mullens school house on Friday
night, February 10th, at 7:30. Ad-
mission Is cents for adults and 10
cents for children. This play is for
the benefit of the school and church
and is gotten up by the betterment
club.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-18

FOR SALE CHEAP--A 2-HORSE
power Springfield Gasoline Engine
including Metal Water Tank and
necessary Piping. Reason for sell
ing want to use electric power Can
be seen in ope .ation by applying to
The Commonwealth office. Will be
sold at sacrifice.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-18
TEACHERS MEETING.
Scotland Neck School EntertdiDS The
Rural Teachers.

The teachers of the Scotland Neck
school with Superintendent Rose, en-
tertained the rural teachers of the
immediate townships, Friday, Feb
ruary 18th.
The meeting was conducted by
Prof. Rose. of the Scotland Neck
graded school. Prof. Rose said this
was his meeting, but he would not
treat the county superintendent as
he treated him some time ago at
Halifax. Mr.. Rose said he was CIV
en- two minutes to make his speech.
DR.. Harrison intimated that he
would give more time hereafter.
Prof. Rose said the time allotted vas
enough.
Miss Blount, lady principal was
given the floor. She read a spler
did article on how to read and what
to read. This article was nicely
written and was very instructive to
the teachers and all others present.
Prof. 2. Hardy Rose, who was
conducting the meeting, addressed
the teachers on the subject Of how
to teach and how to discipline
school; how to organize and CONSOLE
date good many classes of minor
Importance and pay more attention
to important work.
There must be system in the teach
er's work. She or he must have
some specific purpose or outline for
each day; and at the close Of each
day have everything organized in
systematic way. The hardest SUBJ
jects are to be taught while your
mind is clearest. and the easier or
less important subjects should be
taught when the teacher and chill
dren are the least fatigued.
Prof. Rose yielded the floor TO
DR.. Harrison, county superintend-
ent, who thanked Miss Blount for
the splendid article she presented to
the teachers and Prof. Rose for his
timely address, and also the ladies
of the graded school for their ham
sandwiches and hot coffee. DR..
Harrison suggested that he thought
it a good idea for the teachers and
parents to know more about each
other. Some teachers judge the
parent by the child, and some pa
rents Judge the teacher by what the
child says about them. See them
face to face; let them know you and
you know them. Have the patrons
feel free to call on the school, and
you feel free to call on the patron.
In doing this there are not apt to be
so many MISUNDERSTANDING.
Miss Eunice Crews, assistant SUI
perintendent, was called on to ex-
press herself in regard to the good
work she is doing. Miss Crews said
that her work being a work with the
teachers, it was something she could
not so we'll tell about, but she insin-
uated that she was from Missouri
and could show the teachers after
she got to the different schools.
Miss Crews is joining the hands of
teacher, parent and child, and this
is what we have 80 long needed.