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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05
THROWING GLASS ON THE
SIDEWALK MUST CEASE

There is an ordinance govern
Ing the promlscuous throwing up
on the sidewalk and streets re-
fuse, etc., and glass would come
under this head.
AS mayor Of this town, having
but recently taken my seat, [ do
not want to appear to act in an
arbitrary way, but there are many
things that must be done, and
many more that must cease being
done.
1t appears to me that the peo-
pie Of this town are, in the main,
a law abiding people, that many
OF these abuses are really more
negligencies than offenses, and
want to put the matter up to the
people themselves, who are the
real owners Of the town, to aid
me in getting this town into a ere
ditable condition.
Of course [ shall do my duty.
If this and other pleadings and
warnings [ shall make through
the medium Of the ncUS2oo pers are
not needed, and ordinances, now
on the books, and Others that VIII
shortly be put upon the books, are
violated, then [ shall do my duty
and enforce these ordinances re-
CARELESS of who the offender may
be.
1t must, however, appear to ev-
eryone that it would be more
pleasant for all If the laws Of the
town are obeyed by all without
your mayor being compelled tC
use his official power, and to the
mayor, himself, it is an awkward
thing to have to reprimand his
own friends.
We are merely a large family
The good Of the whole should be
the pleasure Of the few, and the
individual. Let us all work to-
gether in harmony, but to be har
monious we must obey the law
Will you?
r. G.. SHACKELL, Mayor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05
PRETTY SPECTACULAR AT THE
SCHOOL HOUSE

f'The Flower Nymph IS Surprise''
was the title that drew three hundred
people or more to the School auditori-
UNI last night to witness the, childrens
produce pretty little extravaganza,
though like all other fair stories in dra-
MATES the title and the words hardly
matter, it is question of display and
jingling attractive music and dances.
Much credit must be given the in
structors for the work they accomplish
ed in putting throug fifty children in
to very attractive setting, and though
there was nothing striking about the
voices the tuneful rhythm was SO pleas
ing that all were pleased with those
who had taken part.
AS stated in the first part there was
no dramatic features to comment upon
and only two principals, Miss Gather
inc Shields, as the Queen, and she
looked very stately and carried herself
extremely well; and Mr.. Henry Ed
wards as the Sun King who did all that
his slender part called for.
The chorus was the main thing and
the little ones were earnestly anxious
to shine as full fedged artist, both
in dramatic and vocal fields.
Mothers, sisters and friends had their
hands full, we assume in fitting out
those dainty dolls in the pretty little
garments that looked so we'll
The imps too were doubly covered
first in the bugaboo black and later
in the green coat and knee breeches,
Of the courtier some having trouble
in keeping parts Of the wardrobe in
proper juxtaposition, however it is IN
fair to comment thus even in the best
intention, for the boys did splendidly
and if their stockings would not keep
above the knee, that was the fault of
the garment, not the boy, in fact the
| boy was none too comfortable with it
on at all, but never mind, son, YOU are
| released, and you no doubt slept better
with it off your mind, and off your
body.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05
SOUR STOMACH

This is mild form Of indigestion.
It is usually brought on by eating too
rapidly or too much, or Of food not
suited to your digestive organs. If Ayou
will eat slowly, masticate your food
thoroughly, eat but little meat and none
at all for supper, you will more than
likely avoid the sour stomach without
taking any medicine whatever. When
you have sour stomach take one Of
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05
Many Benefited Bv
A Simple Pres
cription

BY using the simple prescription,
7o7, many sufferers have been benefit
ted to such extent that they gladly
recommend it to their friends for the
prompt relief Of Dyspepsia, Heartburn,
sour stomach, futtering Of the heart,
PAIN around the heart, pulled up feeling
after eating, constipation etc.
Seven Q Seven gives relief in FIVE
minutes. If it fails your druggist
will cheerfully refund your money.
For sale in Scotland Neck by E. T.
Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Mrs. Bradshaw, the play instructor
for the Community Chautauqua, has
arrived and is planning out the play
for the children Of the town. She spe-
cially desires that the grown up folks,
Of all ages, should realize that it is we'll
for them to play, sometimes, also. Her
limit is from one year to one hunderd
years of age.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Mr.. Sam Meredith, son Of Rev. Reu-
ben Meredith, left on the morning train
for Norfolk where he has secured a po-
sition with the Norfolk and Southern
railroad. He was accompanied by his
sister, Miss jamie, who will visit her
cousin, Miss Emily Meredith, daughter
of DR.. w. B. Meredith
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Lieut.. Gov. o. Max Gardner arrived
on the morning train and will be the
speaker Of the evening at the gradua-
ting exercises tonight at the school
house.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05
las GOOD OPINION OF CHAMBER
IAIN'S TABLETS

Chamberlain s Tablets are a won
der. I never sold anything that beat
them,'' writes F. B. Tressy, Richmond,
KY. When troubled with indigestion or
constipation give them a trial.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

. visit to his parents and will return to
Washington soon as ne expects TO be
drafted.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
OF GENERAL INTEREST

s. .
Mr.. J. c. Riddick left this morning
for Tarboro to deliver a car.
d, visit TO his parents and will return to
WASHINGTON soon as he expects to be
drafted.
Mrs. W. D. Dickens and daughter,
Miss Naomi of Tillery, were in town
Yesterday between train, shopping.
Miss Eva Moore left last night for
Washington, D. c. to attend the con-
Tolerate reunion.
Mr.. Pete Shields left this morning
IN, Wilson on business for the n. A.
Piddick Motor Co.
Mr.. Mamie Hoffman returned last
night from Petersburg, Va, where he
-nent a copule of days with relatives.
Mamie Tillery of New York, is in
Town. arriving yesterday, to pay Wis
+ TO his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim
Tillery.
Everyone must be on the school
Grounds this evening, weather permit
ting. from five TO six CLOCK, and play,
or learn to play.
Watch out: The parade will have
MANY prettv ears, but there will be a
-,acial feature that will particularly
attractive.
Miss Lillian Purvis Of the Peace In
stitute. has returned home for the holi-
DAVIS and was in Scotland Neck this
morning.
Mr.. G. K Moore left last night for
Washington. D. c. to take in the con-
fedarate reunion that is in full force
today in that city.
for Washington, d. c.
Misses Ruth Mayo and Lola Wool
ard. of Washington, arrived last night
on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. S. Z. Pc
gram.
Mrs. John D. Biggs, Of Williamson
and Mrs. J. G. Elmore and son, OF Ply
mouth, arrived last night on visit to
their mother, Mrs Kate Dunn.
Mr.. G.. G.. Weeks left this morning
for Oak City and Hamilton to adver-
tise the Chautauqua. He was accom-
panied by Mr.. J. D. Ray.
Mr.. "A. C. Yandle has resigned his
position with J. D. Smith, at the Mod
ell Barber Shop, preparatory to open
ING an ice house in the w. II. Ais
brook s old stand.
Miss Lille Bell shworth is home
from Meredith college for the holidays
holidays from St. Mary's.
Mr.. A. Mcdowell, Mr.. Frank P
Shields and Mr.. J. H. Alexander, Jr.
motored to Tarboro this morning to
attend the meeting of the Carolina
Telephone and Telegraph Co., being
held in that city today.
Mr.. L. J. Nickel has opened up q
grocery store next the city market
having moved from lower down the
street. He is fitting and stocking his
store well and he should receive his
share Of the grocery business Of the
town.
Mr.. Guthrie Madry, who is under
treatment at the Johnson Willis SAM
tarium, Richmond, Va, writes that HI
Is feeling better, but that he is beins
starved on a milk diet, his weight hav
ing decreased from 146 to 121 pounds
Scotland Neck will certainly look goo(
to him in about two weeks
49,
There will be a fine display Of fin
heediework on Thursday in the grow
near the Chautauqua tent, and Their
Will be refreshments sold during tn
day. Miss Lena Smith will be il
charge.
Mrs. n. II. Williams of LaGrang
and Mrs. w. M. Dixon, Of Washington
came over last niuht to Snan1 q fev
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Mrs. W. D. Dickens and daughter,
Miss Naomi, of Tillery, were in town
Yesterday between train, shopping.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Play; play, learn to play, says those
Who have studied the question Of Ion
sevlty. Even England with the seri-
flous end Of the war on her hands has
round out that the Fairgrounds are ne
cessary to good health: This week the
opportunity is presented to learn how
u play. Be on the school grounds be-
tween hve and six CLOCK and you will
"e SHOWN how. This means all peop-
Pie. Grown ups as well as children.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Mr.. !, C. Riddick left this morning
for Tarboro to deliver a car.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Mr.. Pete Shields left this morning
for Wilson on business for the n. A.
PiIdick Motor co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Miss Eva Moore left last night for
Washington, D. {. to attend the con-
federate reunion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Two other ladies connected with the
JUNIOR Chautauqua work arrived in
town this morning, Mrs. Edna Belle
huhn, the supervisor of all the junior
work, and her assistant, Miss Ethel
Scofeld
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Mr.. Mamie Hoffman returned last
,,iobt from Petersburg, Va, where he
spent a copule of days with relatives.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

There will be a fine display Of fine
needlework on Thursday in the grove
near the Chautauqua tent, and there
Will be refreshments sold during the
Gay. Miss Lena Smith will be in
charge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Mr.. Guthrie Madry, who is under
tarium, Richmond, Va, writes that he
IS feeling better, but that he is being
starved on milk diet, his weight hav-
ing decreased from 146 to 121 pounds.
Scotland Neck will certainly look good
to him in about two weeks
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Mrs. N. H. Williams of LAGRANGE
ana Mrs. W. M. Dixon, Of Washington
came over last night to spend few
oaYs with her sister, Mrs. J. L. Ais
brook.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Mamie Tillery of New York, is in
Town. arriving yesterday, to pay Wis
+ to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim
Tillerv
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Everyone must be on the school
Grounds this evening, weather permit
4;ro from five to six CLOCK, and play,
or learn to play.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Watch out: The parade will have
many pretty ears, but there will be a
snecial feature that will particularly
attractive.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Mr.. G. X. Moore left last night for
WASHINGTON. D. c. to take in the con-
fedarate reunion that is in full force
today in that city.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-06-05

Miss Lillian Purvis Of the Peace In
titute. has returned home for the holi-
laws and was in Scotland Neck this
morning.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-06-07
CHAPTER XVIII.
De Spain Rides Alone.

He ha0 ridden the trail but short
time when it led him in a wide angle
backward and around toward Gala
basas, and he found, presently, that the
men he was riding after were appar-
emily heading for the stage barns. In
the north the rising curtain had dark
ened. Toward Sleepy Cat the land
scape was already obliterated. In the
south the sun shone, but the air had
grown suddenly cold, and in the sharp
drop De Spain realized what was COM
ing. His first thought was of the south
ern stages, which must be warned, and
as he galloped up to big barn, with this
thought in mind he saw, standing in
the doorway, Bull Page.
De Spain regarded him with aston
ishment. "HOw did you get here" was
his sharp question.
Page grinned. "Got what was aft
er, and c'm' back sooner'n expected.
Halfway over to the gap, met Duke
and the young gal on horseback, head
ed for Calabasas. They pulled up. I
pulled up. Old Duke looked kind o.
ga'nted, and it seemed like Nan was in
considerable hurry to get to Sleepy
Cat with him, and he couldn't stand
the saddle. Anyway, they was heading
for Calabasas to get rig from Meal
pin. I knowed McAlpin would never
give old Duke rig, not if he was
a-dyin' in the saddle"
They've got your rig" cried De
Spain.
"The gal asked me if I'd mind ac-
commOdatin' 'em." explained Bull dep
recatingly, "to save time."
''They headed north exclaimed De
Spain. The light from the fast-chang-
ing sky fell copper-colored across his
horse and figure. McAlpin, followed by
hostler, appeared at the barn door.
Bull nodded to De Spain. "Said they
wanted to get there quick. She ig'erd
on savin' a few miles by strikin' the
hill trail in. So takes their horses
and let's on was headin' for the gap
When they got out of sight, turned
round"
Even as he spoke, the swift-rollInl
curtain of mist overhead blotted the
sun OUT Oh Lne SKY.
De Spain sprang from his saddle
with ringing order to McAlpin. See
up fresh saddle-horse
"a hOrse" cried the startled barr
boss, whirling on the hostler. "ThC
strongest legs in the stable, and dom
lose a secondI Lady Jane; up witt
herW he yelled, believing his orders
into the echolng barn with his hands t.
his mouth. "Up with her for Mr.. d,
Spain in a second Marmonl Becker
Lanzon! What In h--l are you all do
{ ing" he roared, rushing back with ;
, fusillade of oaths. "Look alive, every
, bodyp
: "ComingI" !" yelled one voice after an
: other from the depths of the dlstan
: stalls.
, De Spain ran into the Office. Pag
0 caught his horse, stripped the rifi
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-06-07

start for Sleepy CAT, TO avoid trouble
with them. Deeming the second the
more probable conclusion, De Spain,
absorbed in his speculations, continued
toward the gap to see whether he could
not pick up the trail of Pages rig far
ther on.
Within a mile q further surprise
awaited him. The two horsmen, who
had headed for the gap after stopping
Page, had left the trail, turned to the
south, down a small draw, which would
screen them from sight, and set out
across the desert.
No trail and no habitatlon lay In The
direction they had .taken-and it
seemed clearer to De Spain that the
second horse was led horse. There
was story In the incident, but his in
terest lay in following Pages move
ments, and he spurred swiftly forward
to see whether his messenger had re-
sumed the gap trail and gone on with
his mission. He followed this quest al
most to the mountains, without recov-
ering any trace of Pages rig. He
halted. 1t was certain now that Page
had not gone into the gap.
Perplexed and annoyed, De Spain,
from the high ground on which he sat
his horse, cast his eyes far over the
desert. The brilliant sunshine flooded
it as far as the eye could reach. He
scanned the vast space without detect
ing q sign of life anywhere, though
none better than he knew that any
abundance Of 1t might be there. But
his gaze caught something of interest
on the farthest northern horizon, and
on this his scrutiny rested long time.
A soft brown curtain rose Just above
the earth line against the blue sky. To-
ward the east 1t died away and toward
the west it was cut off by the Super
stition peaks.
De Spain, without giving the weather
signs much thought, recognized their
import, but his mind was filed with
his own anxieties and he rode smart
ly back toward Calabasas, because he
was not at ease over the puzzles in the
trail. When he reached the depression
where the horsemen had, without any
apparent reason, turned south, he halt
ed. Should he follow them or turn
north to follow Pages wanderings? II
Page had been scared away from the
gap, for time, he probably had no in
formation that De Spain wanted, and
De Spain knew his cunning and per
sistence well enough to be confident
he would be back on the gap road, and
within the cover of the mountains, be
fore a storm should overtake him. Or
the north the brown curtain had riser
fast and already enveloped the farthest
peaks of the range. Letting his horse
stretch its neck, he hesitated q mo
ment longer trying to decide whether
to follow the men to the south or the
wagon to the north. A woman might
have done better. But no good ange
was there to guide his decision, and il
another moment he was riding rapid!
to the south with the even, brown
misty cloud behind him rolling highe
into the northern sky.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-06-07

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have had quite bit of trouble and
worry but it does not affect my youth
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look 30 young and well2' / owe it all
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Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass, for helpful advice given free Of
charge.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-06-07
CHAPTER xxx.
The Truth.


= With the desperation of a joy born
of despair she laid her burning cheek
Historically against his cheek. she
rained kisses on his ice-crusted broWs
and snow-beaten eyes. Her arms held
him rigidly. He could not move nor
speak till she would let him. Trans
formed, this mountain girl who gave
herself so shyly, forgot everything. Her
words crowded on his ears. She re-
peated his name in an ecstasy OF well
come, drew down his lips, laughed, re-
ioiced, knew no shamefacedness and
no restraint-she was one freed from
the stroke of a descending knife. A
moment before she had faced death
alone; it was still death she faced
she realized this-but it was death, at
least, together, and her joy and tears
rose from her heart in one stream.
De Spain comforted her, quieted her,
cut away one of the coats from his
horse, slipped it over her shoulders, in
cased her in the heavy fur, and turned
his eyes to Duke.
The old mans set, square face sur
rendered nothing of implacability to
the dangers confronting him. De
Spain looked for none of that. He had
known the Morgan record too long, and
faced the Morgan men too often, to
fancy they would finch at the drum
beat of death.
The two men, in the deadly, driving
snow, eyed each other. Out of the old
mans deep-set eyes burned the resist
ance of hundred storms faced before.
But he was caught now like wolf In
q trap, and he knew he had little to
hope for, little to fear. As De Spain
regarded him, something like pity may
have mixed with his hatred. The old
outlaw was thinly clad. His open
throat was beaten with snow, and,
standing beside the wagon, he held the
team reins in a bare hand. De Spain
cut the other coat from his saddle and
held 1t out. Duke pretended not to
see, and, when not longer equal to
keeping up the pretense, shook his
head.
"Take it." said De Spain curtly.
''No."
"Take 1t, say. You and will settle
our affairs when we get Nan out of
this" he insisted.
de Spaln" Dukes voice, as was
Its wont, cracked like pistol. ',i cnu
say all I've got to say to you right
here"
"No."
"Ies," cried the old man.
GRO BE CoNTINURpl
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-06-07

fallen snow from the face Of the earth
as the sea-gale, flattenlng the HSne Of
the waters, rips the foam from the
frantic waves to drive it in wild, scud-
ding fragments across them.
De Spain, urging his horse forward,
unbuckled his rifle holster, threw away
the scabbard, and holding the weapon
up in one hand. fred shot after shot
at measured intervals to attract the
attention Of the two he sought. He ex-
hausted his rifle ammunition without
eliciting any answer. The wind drove
with roar against which even q rife
report could hardly carry, and the
snow swept down the sinks In q mad
blast. Flakes torn by the fury of the
gale were stiffened by the bitter wind
into powdered ice that stung horse and
| rider. Casting away the useless car
bine, and pressing his horse to the
limit of her strength and endurance,
the unyielding pursuer rode in great,
colling circles into the storm, to cut
in, If possible, ahead of its victims,
firing shot upon shot from his revolver,
and putting his ear intently against
the wind for the faint hope of an an
swer.
Suddenly the Lady stumbled and, as
he cruelty reined her, slid helpless and
scrambllng along the face of a fiat
rock. De Spain, leaping from her
back, steadied her trembling and
looked underfoot. The mare had
struck the rock Of the upper lava bed.
Drawing his revolver, he fired signal
shots from where he stood. 1t could
not be far, he knew, from the junction
of the two great desert trails-the
Calabasas road and the gap road. he
felt sure Nan could not have got much
north of this, for he had ridden In des.
peration to get abreast of or beyond
asked, in the name Of God, could she
be2
He climbed again into the saddle
the cold was gripping his limbs-and
watching the rocky landmarks narrow.
ly, tried to circle the dead waste OF
the half-buried flow. With chilled
awkward fingers he filled the revolver
again and rode on, discharging 1t every
minute, and listening-hoping against
hope for an answer. It was when hi
had almost completed, as well as ht
could compute, the wide circuit he haC
set out on, that faint shot answered
his continuing signals.
With the sound of that shot ant
those that followed it his courage al
came back. But he had yet to trace
through the confusion of the wind anC
the binding snow the direction of tht
answering reports.
Hither and thither he rode, this way
and that, testing out the location o
the slowly repeated shots, and signal
ing at intervals in return. Slowly ant
doggedly he kept on, shooting, listen
ing, wheeling and advancing until, a
he raised his revolver to fire it again
, q cry close at hand came out of tn
storm. 1t was a woman's voice born
on the wind. Riding swiftly to tn
left, q horses outline revealed itsel
at moments in the driving snow ahead
, De Spain cried out and from benin
the furious curtain heard his name
+ loudly called. He pushed his stun
! bling horse on. The dim outline of
! second horse, the background of wac
, on, a storm-beaten man-an thi
passed his eyes unheeded. They wer
! bent on glrlish figure running towar
him as he slid stiflly from the saddle
> The next instant Nan was in his armi
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-06-07

Tered with female
trouble, backache,
nervous spells and
the blues. My chill
dren's loud talking
and romping would
make me SO nervous
II could just tear
everything to pieces
and / would ache all
over and feel so sick
that / would not
want anyone to talk
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-06-07
Pointing Out Her Duty.

Mrs. Knagg-It's perfectly true,
Mans work runs from sun to sun,
while woman's work is never DONE"
Mr.. Knagg-Tve noticed that myself.
Why don't you get busy some time
and do It?
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-06-07
Disturbances.

"Do you enjoy Wagnerlan music?'
"Not a bit. Sometimes I wonder
whether that Wagnerian music didn't
DO q great deal toward spelling Ger
nany's disposition"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-06-07
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That Itch and Burn Are Usually
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1t needs but single hot bath with
Cuticura Soap followed by a gentle
application Of Cuticura Ointment to
the most distressing, disfguring
eczemas, itchings and burnings to
prove their wonderful properties. They
are also ideal for everyday toilet use.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L
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