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'A 7 Good Advertising Is to Business whftt Steam is to Machinery, that great propelling power. '1 his paper gives results. COMMOI Good Advertisers Use those columns for results. An advertisement in this paper will reach a good class of people. H M :. . MILLIARD, editor and Proprietor. 'Excelsior" is Our Motto. Subscription Price $1.00 Per Year. NUMBER 11. VOL XXV. New Series Vol. 11.-6-18 SCOTLAND NECK, N. C, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1909. WEALTH. Plant Wood's Seeds For The Garden s Farm. Thirty years in business, with a steadily increasing trade every year until we have to-day one of the largest businesses in seeds iu this country is the best of evidence as to the superior qual ity of Wood's Seeds. Wood's Descriptive Catalog and monthly "Crop Special" have clone more to encourage diversified farming and profi table market-growing of vegeta ble crops than any other similar publications. If you want the best and most profitable crops, Plant Wood's Seeds. Wood's Descriptive Catalog and monthly "Crop Special," mailed free on request. T. W. WOOD & SONS, Seedsmen, - Richmond, Va. LBION DUNN Attorney axc Counsellor at Law, Scotland Neck, N. C. Practices wherever services are required. f)R. J. P. WIMSERLEY, Physician and Surgeon, Scotland Neck, N. C. OScc on Depot Street. g)!L C LIVERIiON, DENTIST. Office up stairs in "White rVr head Building. Off! u 'rom 9 to 1 o'clock ana to 5 o'clock. j McBRYDE WEBB, Attorney and Counselor at Law, 210-221 Atlantic Trust Building Norfolk, Va. Notary Public. Bell Phone 7G0 EDWARD L. TRAVIS, Attorney -a no Counselor at Lav., Halifax, N. C. Money Loaned on Farm Lands WILL H. JOSEY, General Insurance Agent, Scotland Neck, N. C. PARKtH'S HAIR 5ALSAM Ph?)$T.?M&$a Cura'sra'p rii--a.se & hair l.-:ikig. f LDiJoseylo Undertakers' Supplies. Full and Complete Line. Coffins and Caskets Burial Robes, Etc. Hearse Service any Time N. B. Josey Company, Scotland Neck, North Carolina &1LLTHE COUGH and CURE the LUNGS r. ling's WITH isw Discovery r0R Coughs VCLDS Trial Bottle Free jftWDAU. THROAT AND LUNG TROUBLES. UARANTEED SATISFACTORY OR MONEY REFUNDED. K fePair 0' rrm.fc any kind of buildim ? 3nd t2 for our IHttBGK .f buiWnq materials, sash. K J0a''-'l""!3.hJrdwr.msnfe:s.j:air-ts,a.la55 gas a clisiric lilure&e. " FRANK T.CIAKH CO.,in $Z- C2c&n2i Had l eauti.nea the haJ VTai r ita Vtv;thfnl Polnr. ! .W jti' ,. tsUbli,heIK!7a. KOKfQlR.V Sprlnj Bsstruction o! Terrapio Bugs. The annual loss caused by terrapin bugs sucking the life out of collards, cabbages, turnips and allied plants is difficult to estimate accurately, but certainly amounts to thousands of dollars in North Carolina. A large proportion of this loss may be prevented if farmers, gardners and truckers will take the trouble to col lect or in some way destroy the bugs that first appear this spring. We have conclusive evidence that such work may be made a paying invest ment. We cannot, however, contin ue to wait, as is usually done, until the bugs become so numerous as to cause very noticeable injury in gar dens or fields, but on the contrary they must be destroyed before they commence to lay eggs; otherwise the annual loss will remain the same or will increase. In November last this Station pub lished a press bulletin urging farm ers to immediately collect and kill the terrapin bugs.then in their fields, to prevent their lying in such num bers through the winter. Now it seems advisable to urge the equally important work of destroying those individuals that escaped last fall, and which will soon commence to come out from their winter hiding quar ters. Eggs and young bugs do not live through the winter in this State; hence it is only full-grown, strong, adult males and females which sur vive by finding favorable hibernat ing quarters under rubbish around the gardens, under stones, in fence corners and similar places, where they are protected from the weather. As this ha3 been a mild winter, they are liable to appear in greater num bers than usual in the spring. We could not consistently urge the task of destroying the overwintering bugs if they commenced to lay eggs upon their first appearance. Care ful observation has shown that at least two weeks' time elapses after ! the bugs appear before the first eggs j are depositee. JJunng tnis" period j they are very actively feeding and mating, and tha majority will con gregate on the few old plants left from last season's crop. Wild mus tard and turnips are favorite food plants, and collards.with their broad leaves, often harbor a large number of them. The prime object of this article is to emphasize the fact that the farm er or gardner who watches closely for the first terrapin bugs to appear has about two week's time to kill them and still prevent the majority from laying eggs for the first gener ation. Have you ever considered the actual benefit that results from kill ing one female terrapin bug when she first appears in spring? Observe the following statements: The aver age number of eggs laid by each bug varies from eighty-four to ninety six that is, seven or eight masses of twelve eggs each, deposited over a period of from four to eight weeks. There are three full generations each year. Suppose we kill a single ter rapin bug and thus prevent ninety six young for the first generation, of which one-half might be females. If these forty-eight females repro duced at the some rate, the second generation would number 4,608 in dividuals. Counting only one-half as females, each capable of produc ing ninety-six young, the third gen eration would reach the enormous number of 221,184, the progeny of one female in a single year. We can divide this number by one hundred and still have over 2,200 as the num ber of bugs prevented by killing one individual when she first appears. During the warm summer months a minute parasite in the form of a tiny black fly destroys a large percentage of the eggs, but as a general thing these parasites do not become abundant until the first generation is well developed; so that the destruction of the bugs that pro duce the first generation is more es sential than the death of bugs later in the year. Another point in favor of early destruction! Are not the above facts sufficient to impress farmers with the impor tance of spring destruction of terra pin bugs? Hand Picking. This is probably the most valuable method of killing terrapin bugs at any season of the year. The work can be done rapidly by children. The bugs are inclined to hide on cold, windy or dark days; so that warm, sunny days should be selected for this task. We cannot expect to find all the bugs in one day, or even the majority of them. A good plan would be to collect two or three times a week, but be cer tain to commence within a few days after the bugs first appear. They may be killed by crushing or by cfropping in a little kerosene. Spray With Pure Kerosene. When the bugs are, abundant on worthless plants they may be killed with pure kerosene. With the aid of a small spray pump a large num ber of bugs may be killed in a few hours. Arsenical poisons are not effective against this insect, which feeds by sucking the plant juice. Kerosene emulsion of 15 or 20 per cent concentration is used with suc cess for killing small or half-grown bugs, but this treatment will not kill many adults. By following the suggestions made above, the young bugs will not become numerous, but whenever spraying does become necessary kerosene emulsion is the best remedy to Use. R. I. SMITH, Entomologist. Court Room Scene. Witness on stand. Brilliant law yer questioning withes. "What is your name? "So that is your name, is it? "You are sure of that? "Do you state as a fact that it is not the name of a neighbor? "How long have you had this name? "You have, have you? "How old are you? "How long have you been that old? "How old were you two years ago? "How old will you be next year? "Are vou acquainted with the de ceased, who is now dead? "What time did you see him last? "You say it was 9:30? "Are you sure it was not 9:35? "So it was 9:30, you say? "Have you not stated to others that it was 9:23? "What kind of clothes were you wearing? "What was your object in wearing them? "Have you ever worn clothes be fore. "Was the street running south and east or north and west? "Is that its usual position? "Did you cut your grandmother's throat in 1872? "You did not? "You say you did not? "You deny that you did? "Can you state the rule in Shelley 's case? "Very Well, you may stand aside." New York American. The Foot Path to Peace. To be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars; to be satisfied with your pos sessions but not contented with your self until you have made the best of them; to despise nothing in the world except falsehood and meanness; and to fear nothing except cowardice; to be governed by your admirations rather than your disgusts; to covet nothing that is your neighbor's ex cept his kindness of heart and his gentleness of manners; to think sel dom of your enemies, often of your friends; and every day of Christ; and to spend as much time as you can, with body and with spirit, in God's out-of-doors; these are little guide posts on the foot path to peace. Henry Van Dyke. For a mild, easy action of the bowels, a single close of Doan's Regulets is enough. Treatment cures habitual constipation. 25 cents a box. Ask your druggist for them. Simpkins That fellow Muggins beats the world on snoring he runs the scale on every snore. Tompkins I suppose then, on sec ond thought, you might call his snor ing sheet music. Puck. The best known pills and best pills made are De Witt's Little Early Risers. They are small, easy to tak, gentle and certain, and are sold by E. T. White head Co. "Its three years since I was in this city," said the stranger as he finish ed his dinner. "City looks the same" "I don't find much change," re marked the waiter as he took up the dime that was left from the dollar bill Puck. This is the most dangerous time of the year to catch cold, and it is the hardest time to cure it. If you should take cold, a few doses of Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup will act very promptly. Its laxative principle cures the cold by a gentle but natural action of the bowels. Children especially like Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup, as it tastes nearly as good as maple sugar. It is sold by E. T. Whitehead Co. MATTERS OF GE3E8AL INTEREST. What is Transpiring in North Carolina And Oiher States. A report sent out by the Corpora tion Commission on the condition of the State private and savings banks, shows that there are 311 banks of these classes in operation in the State. The total capital stock is $7,552,000; surplus $17,000,000; un divided profits $1,431,000; deposits $30,120,000; total resources $48,954,- 1 000. The increase n resources in twelve months is $1,200,000 which is considered a very fine showing. The jury in the case of John C. Lumsden, a native of North Carolina, on trial in the Supreme Court of New York, charged with the murder of Harry Suydam, brought in a verdict of manslaughter in the first degree. Several well-known North Caroli nians, among them Mayor James E. Johnson, of Raleigh, and William H. Bagley, a brother of Ensign Bagley, testified in behalf of Lumsden. Ex Governor Charles B. Aycock appear ed for the defense.and declared that the evidence showed that the killing of Lumsden was accidental, occur ring in the struggle for Lumsden's revolver before the latter had taken it from his pocket. The Legislature, in defeating the bill to authorize the purchase of Captain Ashe's History of North Car olina for rural schools, placed itself on record as opposed to theunmakng of history, says one writer in com mending its action, whether it be re membered as a history-making As sembly or not. Captain Ashe, in his history, sets aside the Mecklenburg Declaration of May 20th, 1775 in favor of the resolves of May 31,1775. Many expressions of criticism have been made concerning this change of date that Captain Ashe would make in the history of North Carolina. In his biographical history of North CarolinaThe Story of the People," Captain Ashe says that it was on the 20th of May, 1775 that the Commit tee of safety in Mecklenburg declar ed for independence. Now he comes forward and changes the date, his reason for so doing being, that af ter a careful consideration of all the available authorities.he is convinced that the resolutions were passed May 31st, instead of 20th, 1775. Francois Xavier Martin, however, the nearest historian to the time of the Mecklenburg Declaration fixes May 20th, as the proper date. The corn judging day that was held in Hertfort, N. C, was pro nounced an unqualified success by those who attended it. A large gathering of farmers assemb led, and many of them brought exhib its of seed corn. The purpose of the meeting, as projected by Congress man Small, acting with the State and Federal Departments of Agri culture, was to increase the interest of farmers in the proper selection of seed, and thus to cause the perman ent improvement of the corn crop. Speeches were made by men connect ed in some way with agricultural interests or departments.after which the business of the meeting was gone into, and the organization of the Eastern Carolina Corn Grovers' Asso ciation was effected. The Anthracite Coal operators met the committee of hard coal miners in Philadelphia last week, and flatly refused to grant the miners any of the demands they pro posed , but proposed that the present working agreement, which expires March 31st, be renewed for another three years. This decision was not a surprise to the miners, but came as a sore disappointent to them. The chief reason that the operators of fered for their refusal was that any increase in the cost of production would necessitate an advance in the price of coal, and that such an ad vance was impracticable that the wages in the Anthracite mining in dustry were already at a high level, and could not be increased. During the past session of the Gen eral Assembly, a bill was passed that provided one more legal holiday for the State of NorthCarolina.this being April 12th. As is well known by those who are interested in the his tory of this State. April 12th was the date of the Halifax resolution that preceded the adoption of the United States Constitution. With this date included, there are seven legal holi days during the year in this State by Statute. "Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil is the best remedy for that often fatal disease croup. Has been used with success in our family for eight year?." Mrs. L. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y, WAMPKQOT mm &l m THIS GREAT REMEDY IS RECOMMENDED FOR Acute and Chronic Diseases of the Kidnej', Liver, Bladder or Urinary Organs and Acute, Chronic Rheumatism, Uric acid, lumbago or gout. PREVENTS BRIGHT S DISEASE Dissolves Riid expels Gravel or Gall Stones, it heals and removes irritation, Inflamma tion, Ulceration or Catarrh of the Bladder. The Test That Teils. Dothan, Ala., Jan. 21, 1909. Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamtcn, N. Y. Gentlemen: About one year ago two of my children suffered badly from weak kidneys and diabetes; their urne was very bad and they would have severe spells of dizziness, and were all run down in health. I was just about discouraged. I tried several remedies and finally a doctor, but they did not seem to improve. I knew a friend whowas taking Swamp Root for kidney trouble with good results, and I decided to get some for the children. I noticed there was some improvement after they had taken two large bottles, and continu ed to give it to them until they had taken a half dozen bottles and were well on the road to recovery, i think Swamp-root has done more for my children than any other medicine I have tried and I recommend it to one having children who suffered as mine did. R. W. LiKSENBY. City Clerk, Dothan, Ala. A Georgia Wcman. Sparks, Ga., Jan. 11, 1909. Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamtcn, N. Y. Gentlemen: Some time ago I was troubled with kidney trouble; had severe pains in my back and hips. Was treated by a physician, but with out any benefit. I noticed some Swamp-root advertising and resolved to give it a trial. After taking four bottles I was completely cured. Have not suffered any pain at all since and can recommend Swamp-Root to any one suffering from kidney trouble. Sincerely. Mrs. E. V. Stevens. A Clergyman. New Roads, La., Jan. 22, 1909. Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghampton.N. Y. Dear Sirs: I write today to the public that your Swamp-Root cured me of kidney trouble. I was almost past going; having spasmodic spells with my kidneys that were breaking down my constitution. The best medical aid was employed and they pronounced my trouble as alkali in the kidneys, but were unable to do me any permanent good. I took four bottles of Swamp-Root and became a well man. This was six years ago and I have had no trace of the trouble. Yours for suffering men, Rev. J. R. Tayi)r. Pastor Baptist Church, New Roads, La. Results after Using. Boston, Ga., Jan. 13, 1909. Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Gentlemen: Some time ago I was troubled with kidney trouble. 1 thought for some time I was suffer ing with Diabetes. 1 had severe pains in my back and hips. A friend recommended Swamp-Root and I de cided to give it a trial. I obtained a bottle from a druggist and after tak ing a few doses, felt relieved. After taking several bottles the pain was entirely gone and I have not suffered the slightest since. I cannot be too enthusiasti? in my praise of this won derful medicine and it gives me great pleasure to give my testimonial in re gard to its merits. J. B. ROUNTREH, Former Mayor and Member Legisla ture. We have sold Mr. Rountree Swamp Roc t and have also sold it in a num ber of cases for kidney trouble and always with perfect satisfaction. J. C. Adams & Sons. ill If You Nekd a Mkdicixk You Sikh:i,i IIavi: tiii: Hkkt. SWAMP-ROOT is not recommended for everything, but if you have kidney, liver or bladder trouble or obliged to go often during the day and get up many times during the night, have smarting or irritation m pass ing or heart disturbance due to kidney trouble, Swamp-Root will be found just the remedy you need. DON'T BE MISLED-For example, when you ask for Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great Kidney, Liver and Bladder Remedy, don't allow any druggist, drug clerk or store keeper persuade you into buying something else in its place. Every time he succeeds in selling you a worthless suhstitue he makes more profit, but you are humbugged at the expense of your hea.th. NOTE Everv reader of The Commonwealth who has not tried Swamp-Root, the great Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy, may address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghampton, N. Y., and receive a sample bottle free by mail. At all dealers in 50c. and $1.00 sizes. A Sworn Certificate of Purity With Every Bottle See Inside Wrapper. Wc s;iy without hesitation that !) Witt's Kidney and Bladder l'ills arc unequalled for weak kidneys, backache, inflammation of the Bladder and all urinary disorders. They arc antiscpt ic and act promptly. Wc sell and recom mend them. E. X. Whitehead Co. The Value cf a Remedy is Proven by ; Its Cures. Elkwood, Ala., Dec. 14, 19US. j Dr. Kilmer & Co.,Binghampton,N. Y. Dear Sirs: I have derived such j great benefit from the use of your : remedy, Swamp Root, that I believe it to be most important for the pub j lie to know its worth. For the past j ten years I have been the most mis- ! erable of men. Did not know what the trouble was but had to urinate very frequently both day and night; was all puffed up generally. Could not sleep more than a couple of hours at a time.was greatly distress ed after eating a meal and was about worn out. I had tried nearly every thing I could see advertised and hear of, without helping roe to any great extent, until finally in October last at Ripan, Wis., I purchased a one dollar bottle of Swamp-Root and commenced taking it according to directions and I followed that with another bottle and experienced such great relief and benefit from same that I purchased five dollars worth at Huntsville, Ala., and continued its use and am now taking it, but in smaller do3es and twice a day in place of four times a day and believe by the time present supply is used up I will be entirely well. I am feel ing better now than for ten years past. Can eat aud sleep first class, in fact I am feeling so good that I resist teliing you about it. You are at liberty to publish this testimonial should you wish. Very Respectfully, Thos. Stallard. U. S. A., Retired, Box 7, R. R. No. 2, Elkwood, Ala. I trnnll'St Unic(ai iuipih! Minister. Brinson, Ga., Jan. 20, 1909. Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. ueni.emem-some rime ago isui- fered severe y witn pam m my back hips. My back paired me con - tinually and I felt miserable. A friend recommended Swamp-Root I obtained and took the contents of two bottles when I felt relief. Mv back has not troubled me since and f ! can thoroughly recommend Swamp Root to anyone suffering from kid ney troubles, as I fi.d it afforded me great releif. Yours very truly, Rev E. T. Dawson. Mall Carrier's Experience. Blountville, Tennessee. I have been a rural letter carrier for oyer five years. Some two years ago I was taken with severe pains in my back. 1 used medicine from my f family physician for several months without any benefit. A friend, Mr. J. D. Nelson, advised me to try your Swamp-Root, I had no faith in it. I continued to grow worse and at last decided to try this remedy and bought of Long Bros, a fifty-cent bottle which gave me great relief. I then bought two one-dollar bottles, which I can truthfully say have com pletely cured me. Had it not been for Swamp-Root, I would have been compelled to quit the rural free delivery service. I advise all mail carriers who get pains in their back that Swamp-Root will cure them. I was so bad that very often my wife would have to help me to arise. H. B. IlEMMilCKSON, Rural Letter Carrier, Route No. 2. A Contractor. Donaldsonville, Ga., Jan. 20, 1909. Dr. Kilmer &Co., Binghampton.N. Y. Gentlemen: About four years ago I suffered from kidney trouble and rheumatism in my hips. The pain across my back became so severe that I could hardly straighten up and could not walk without dragging my feet. I would urinate frequent ly and would have to rise two or three times during the night, caus ing me to suffer from loss of sleep. And with the pain I was all run down and began to lose flesh. I saw Swamp-Root advertised and bought one bottle to try it. After taking it I felt better and could sleep all right at night. I continued to take it un til I had taken four large bottles. I was entirely free from any pain in the back and began to gain in weight. I always recommend Swamp-Root to my friends as I think the cure in my case remarkable. Yours very truly, M. H. Hickson, Donalsonville, Ga. Everv mail brings manv unsolicited testinioiihils from penide from all over the United States and foreign lands, expressing heartfelt gratitude for what Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Uoot has done for them. Do not let anvone sell you some other medicine to take the place of Swamp-Root if you do you will be disappointed insist on gutting what you ask for There is no other medicine as good as Dr. Kil mer's Swamp-Root. Little Willie Say, pa, what is a hvpocrite? . ' .. Pa A hvpocnte. my son, is a man who publicly thanks the Lord for his Y F success ana T.nen gets niau vwiy time anybody insinuates that he isn't mainly responsible for it himself. DR. KILMER Dr. Kilmer's likeness !s on the out side wrapper of every bottle. r - ii i i i ii ii - Beneficial in Severe Cases. Edgefield, Tenn. Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Gentlemen: I hardly know how to express my appreciation for the good your Swamp-Root has done me. I had been greatly troubled with my kidneys, and with pain in my back; also with what the doctors termed inflammation of the neck of the blad der. Sometin.es my back would get in such shape that I was almost help less. I had tried several doctors and medicines to no good effect, and fin ally I noticed in some paper where Dr. Kilmer proposed to send a sam ple bottle of his kidney medicine, Swamp-Root, free by mail. I sent at once and received promptly a sample bottle. After taking it I found it did me good. 1 then pur chased two bottles from aur mer chant, Mr. W. J. Kliy.tr. After tak ing the medicine I felt like a new man. and each day rode live miles to tvrh stfhrul Ymi art' nt lilinrfv ti use this letter, or refer anyone to me, as I will always be glad to tell them Swam .,,(,ut ;, Mj. j . nt- o:llltllirKvii. 'lVm, w t.-ikincr it 1 wjn ,,00( I results. D. A. Montgomery, Member Tennesf.ee Legislature. i Rural Route No. 21. Hdgetield. Tenn. Results It lias Proved. Dothan, Ab., Jan., 21. 1!H)9. Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Dear Sirs -Have been suffering more or less from kidney trouble for the last five years and was induced to try your Swamp-Root. Am hap py to say, or give you testimonial, that it has cured me. I am a travel ing salesman for Messrs. Colgate & Co., New York, and am always trav eling on the: ioad. Drinking the different waters affected my kidneys. Yours Resjiectfully, Samuel Wolf. A Prominent Mason. Jackson, Tennessee. According to my experience, I do not consider that there is anything to equal Swamp-Root for kidney af fection. Twice it relieved me when I was completely helpless. The. last time I was traveling in Texas, when my kidneys become af fected, and for ten days I suffered excruciating pains, accompanied with severe chills. Several years previous, having been relieved of a similar attack, I naturally sought re lief as before from Swam-Root. After using four of the large size bottles, I was completely restored and went on my way rejoicing and praising Swamp-Root. This was three years ago and I have had no indication of a return of the afflic tion. J. C. Smith, Jr.. .'Ki Mason. Fully Satisfied. Waycross, Ga., Jan. 5th, 1909. Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghampton.N. Y. Dear Sirs: During last October I suffered from my kidneys. I consulted my physician, who pre scribed for me, but hr? treatment did not benefit me. After reading some Swamp-Root literature, I de cided to give it u trial. After taking a few doses, I felt somewhat relieved, and after two one dollar bottles had been taken, 1 had no pain and was completely cured. I have not had the slightest pain in my back or hips since. From my own experience, I can cheerfully recom mend Swamp-Root to any one suffer ing from kidney trouble. Yours very truly, Simon Martin. Mr. Martin conducts a carting and transfer business. - An all-round genius is a fellow 'who does ever.Vthing exceptionally ! well except making a living. Puck. " I . . , Mops itching intantly. ( inc.- il-. I c . - eczema, salt ihciwn, tetter, itch, hivei hr(Ms. scabies Poan'- Ointment. At any drug ttoit.
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