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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27

Hodge-Hefty had strenuous time
on his vacation. When he started he
tipped the scales at 200 pounds and
when he returned he only weighed
149.
Dodge-That was drop. suppose
his best girl gave him up on the spot.
Hodge-Not at all. She accepted
him right off.
Dodge-That's queer.
Hodge--No; you see she is a great
bargain hunter and couldn't pass any
thing that was reduced.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27
Do You Know Him.

"What sort of chap is he?"
well, he's one of those fellows
who think that anything mean is a
joke If it isn't on him."
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27
Experienced.

Non-Com. Ito recruit)-I don't sup
pose you ever smelt powder, have
you?"
Recruit-Oh, yes. / was in drug
store before | enlisted.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27
aides Car Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder. 1t makes
tight or new shoes easy. Cures swollen,
hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrowng
nails. Always use it to Break in new
Shoes. At all Druggists. 25c. Don't accept
any substitute. Trial package FREE by
mail. Address Allen S.Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27

Stop guessing! Try the best and most
certain remedy for all painful ailments
wounds, burns, scalds, etc., is wonderful.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27

The U. s. Government has bought %
Gross $4,000 boxes) of Rough on Rats to
send to the Panama Canal Zone, because it
does the work. The old reliable that never
fails. The unbeatable exterminator. l5c,
25c 75c.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27

1t seems strange to the masculine
intelligence that many a woman who
is afraid of mouse isn't bit afraid
of her husband.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27
Much rhine on the Road

She-I reached my thirtieth birth
day yesterday.
He-It must have taken you at least
40 years to get there-Fliegende Blat-
ter.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27

Constipation causes many serious diseases. n
| Is thoroughly cured by Doctor Picrcc's Pleasant
Pellets. One q laxative, three for cathartic.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27

The rule of three is fully recognized
by the man who lives with his mother
in-law. his wife, and his first baby.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27
The Reason Why.

81 wonder why men don't take more
interest in the primary"
Possibly because it is a secondary
consideration, Baltimore American
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27

Don't think that because man is
willing to lend you helping hand
he'll stand for touch.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27
PettIt,s EVE salve Restores.

No matter how badly the eyes may oe
diseased or injured. All druggists or How
ard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27
LOSE No sIEEP

Lung Balsam will heal the afiection quickly and
harmlesAy. All druggists Csc, SOC and tlOO bottles
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27

The man who has been down ca
appreciate being up in the world.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27
For Headache Try Hicks' capudlne

Whether from Colds, Heat. Stomach or
Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
ant to take-E;ffects Immediately. 10, Is
and Soc at Drug Stores.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27

A homely truth is better than
handsome lie.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27

Great men do not drop out Of the
sky in evening dress.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27

When a man says he is willing to
change his opinion If you can con-
vince him that he is wrong it's sign
you'll never be able to convince him.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1909-10-27

When duty calls on a man he is apt
to be out
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
The Finger Of SCOrn.

Tonight Thursday at half after
eight o'clock in the Graded School
auditorium number of the home
talent will present The Finger of
Scorn," a melodrama in four acts.
Those who compose the cast of
characters have practiced faithfully
and persistently to become thorough
ly acquainted with the parts they
have to take, and Miss Anna Clark,
who is getting up the play, has help
ed them in every way she could.
The play promises to be good
one, and it is hoped that large
crowd will come out to see it, and
thus help in the movement to i'm
prove the school building.
An attractive musical program has
been arranged that will be rendered
between acts.
The admission is %, 35 and so
cents. Tickets are on sale at the
Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
The James Adams Show.

The James Adams Show which ar
rived in our town at the beginning
Of the week has given two perform
ances. the first on Monday night, the
second on Tuesday night. 1t will
continue to show each night through
out the week, rain or shine, and on
Saturday there will be an afternoon
matinee.
The show is one of the cleanest,
best equipped and most unique
shows that has ever appeared here.
1t renders a new program every
night, all parts of which appeal to
somebody, and some parts Of which
appeal to everybody. 1t is show
that no one will fail to enjoy who
remains throughout it's whole per-
Torrance.
Large crowds have been out to
witness each performance, the crowd
Tuesday night being somewhat
larger than was the crowd Monday
night. 1t is a good show and deserves
to have good word said about it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
Chefry-AIIsbro0k.

Last Wednesday afternoon, April
18th, at half after four o'clock at
the home Of Mrs. Mary Streeter
Cherry, on Eighth street, there was
4 beautiful home wedding when hel
daughter, Miss Mattye Elizabeth,
became the bride of Mr.. Thomas
Cleveland Allsbrook, Elder A. J..
Moore, of Whitakers, performing
the ceremony.
Many friends were present to wit
ness the ceremony and to attest their
high regard and friendship for the
young couple. The out-of-town
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Mar
tin, Of Edenton, Mr.. and Mrs. r. L..
Simmons, Of Enfield, and Miss Efie
Dixon, of Raleigh.
After the ceremony had been per-
formed, attended by their many
friends, the bride and groom drove
to Palmyra, and took the train for
Tarboro, where they were rendered
a reception Wednesday night by Mr..
Howard Allsbrook, brother of the
groom.
The bride is we'll known in this
place and has host of friends here
who wish for her the greatest happi-
ness. For some time she was the
efficient book-keeper for the large
firm of Morrisett Bros. The groom,
a native of this community, is now
living in Palmyra, where he is en-
gagged in successful business. He
has large circle Of acquaintance
here who congratulate him on his
happy marriage.
They received many handsome and
costly gifts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
pTG!Facted Meeting Closed.

The protracted meeting in the
Baptist church closed Friday night
and Rev. w. T. Chambliss, who haG
been preaching twice day for clever
days left Saturday morning for his
home in WadesbOro.
There were Is conversions and e
additions to the church as a result OF
the meeting.
Mr.. Chambliss is a gospel preacher
OF great earnestness and presents the
gospel in much simplicity. At the
close Of his last service Rev. r. A
Mcfarland, pastor of the church, ex.
pressed for his congregation free
and full appreciation of Mr.. Cham.
bliss work He left with the high
est regard OF all who heard him anc
with the prayers and good wishes Of
all for continued usefulness in his
great work.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06

SCHOOL BOYS VIcToRIous-In a
base ball game played Tuesday af-
ternoon between the boys of the
Scotland Neck Graded School and
the men in the James Adams Show,
the school boys won by a score of II
to 8. There will be another game
this afternoon wednesday,
MEETING OF THE BETTERMENT AS
SoCIATIoN-There was a meeting of
the Woman S Betterment Association
in the Graded School Auditorium last
Thursday, April 10th. Ways and
means were discussed and routine
business transacted. 1t is earnestly
desired that the attendance at these
meetings increase. The attendance
of the members of the Association is
especially urged.
FUNDS FOR THE BAND-The young
men who were active in getting sub
scriptions for the band that we are
to have, are out this week collecting
the money that has been pledged.
Twenty-Five or thirty dollars more
than has been subscribed is all that
is needed to buy the required instru-
ments, and it is hoped they will have
no trouble in collecting this extra
amount.
Mr.. H. B. GoLDsTEIN, MERCHANT
TAILOR Mr.. H. B. Goldstein, of
Washington, merchant-tailor, was
in the city last week to fit the clothes
that he is making for his custom
ers here. See his advertisement in
this issue, Mr.. Goldstein, whose
work has given entire satisfaction to
those who have patronized him, in
tends visiting our town every season.
All that he asks is that you try him.
He guarantees a perfect fit.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
Program for Memorial Day.
The Buck Kitchin Camp will meet
in IFS Hall at 600 o'clock m

The Buck Kitchin Camp will meet
in it's Hall at 900 o'clock a. m.
The procession will proceed tc
cemetery at 1000 o'clock a. m. in
the following order:
LIST carriage Commander Butter
worth, 1st Vlce-President Of the
Daughters, Speaker and 1st Great
Commander Savage.
End carriage-Rev. R. A. McFar,
land, Rev. C. A. Jones, Sponsor,
and Chaplain Ausborne.
3rd carriage Major, Hon. Claude
Kitchin, and Adjutant.
4th carriage Editor and Assistant
Editor.
On arrival at cemetery, Rev. C. A.
Jones will offer prayer, then the
graves will be decorated, after which
the assembly will return to school
building, where, after prayer by
Rev. R. A. Mcfarland, Mr.. Ashby
Dunn, at request of Commander will
introduce the speaker, Mr.. D. P.
Stern, Of Greensboro.
After the speaking all veterans in
good standing will be invited to din.
ner by the Daughters of the Confed.
eracy.
l. H. SMITH,
Adjutant
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
Roanoke Union Meeting.

] The programs for the Roanoke
Dnion Meeting which is to be held
Ia Hobgood May 27-30 have just been
ISSUED. Many most interesting and
Mighty instructive subjucts for dis
eussion have been arranged. Among
them the following may be mention
I'd.
II Friday, the 18th, 1915 a. m,
Scriptural Teachings Concerning o.
The Church, ~ Baptism, 81 The
Lords Supper, by Rev. c. G. Lowe,
ID. c. Andrews and Jesse McCarter
Respectively; Saturday, the goth,
l0:30 a. m Baptist Opportunity in
World Wide Missions, Rev. G. P.
HarrilI; Sunday, the Both, every
Subject discussed will have a direct
bearing on the Sunday-schools, and
Wi be discussed under the general
Sheaj "A Forward Movement For
Dur Sunday-Schools."
All messengers and visitors to the
meeting will be provided with free
Entertainment. and it is desired that
AL those who expect to attend will
sseud their names to Rev. D. Z. Vip-
'pcrman, at Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
REGULAR Democratic Ticket Victorious.

| Last Friday night at o:OO O'Clock
in the Morrisett building, by order
of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee, a regular Democratic pri-
mary was held for the purpose of
selecting candidates for mayor and
town commissioners to be voted on
at the municipal election that was
held here Tuesday. The following
gentlemen were nominated:
For Mayor DR.. A. G. Livermon.
For Town Commissioners Stuart
H. Smith, S. A. Dunn, j. A. Kitchin
and A. L. burlington.
Many of our citizens who have the
interest of our town at heart, and
are DESTROYS Of promoting its well
fare along every line they can, saw
much cause for qualification in the
fact that such ticket had been
nominated by the Democratic voters
Of the town without the strife and
disturbance that had heretofore
characterized the meetings of our
voters that were held to decide vari-
Gus issues. They realized that what
was needed to make Scotland Neck
grow and prosper was the dwelling
together of her citizens in unity and
the reunion of her two leading fac
tons. In the primary that was held
Friday night they saw this state of
affairs being brought about, saw
ticket nominated concerning which,
it was thought, the general impress
sion was that it was good and sat-
isfactory one, and no wonder many
Of Scotland Neck's citizens were
glad.
Much to the surprise of many,
however, on Monday, a number of
men who attended the primary and
a number who did not attend came
together and deliberated and named
the following ticket:
For Mayor G. S. White
For Commissioners Messrs. Will
son Allsbrook, jeremiah Bunch, w.
T. Hancock and DR.. R. M. johnson.
At a glance it will appear that this
was a good ticket. There were men
on there who would have made splen-
did officers. This is generally adj
mitted. The first ticket named how
ever, the ticket regularly nominated
Friday night by the Democratic
voters Of Scotland Neck, is also gen.
orally admitted to be a good ticket.
Hence, the second ticket was entire
ly uncalled for. Only very few
the few who named it-know why it
was named.
The election was held Tuesday,
with Messrs. K. L. House and C. l..
Mcdowell, poll holders, and Mr.. G.
Lamb, registrar. The result speaks
for itself.
REGULAR TICKET.
Mayor-Dr. A. c.. Livermon, 10.
Commissioners Stuart H. Smith,
lis; S. A. Dunn, 124; J. A. kitchin,
10; A. l.. burlington, ITO.
SECOND TICKET.
Mayor-G. S. White, Y.
Commissioners Wilson Allsbrook,
70; jeremiah Bunch, sc; w. 7. Han
cock, 70; DR.. +. M. Johnson, rs.
There was no man on either side
in the election Tuesday that hasn't
friends on both sides. What had
been the two leading factions came
together, worked together and won.
1t is hoped that ALL factions will
now come together, and work har-
moniously for Scotland Neck's
growth and uplift. and that the I'M
necessary and uncalled for contest
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
Scotland Neck to Have Ice Plant.

Scotland Neck is to have an ice
plant sometime within the next
month. Mr.. J. D. Stewart has made
plans and calculations for one which
he hopes to have established by the
Goth of May-at the latest by the
lst of June, the plant to be known
as the J. D. Stewart Ice Factory.
The building in which the plant is to
be located is already in course Of
erection on the lot that is situated
between the Mill of the Cotton Oil
and Ginning Company and Mr..
Bunch's store.
A plant Of two tons capacity a day
is to be established, so constructed
as to be easily enlarged as the de-
mand for ice increases. Mr.. Stewart
will deliver ice at our doors for not
more than one-half cent a pound,
probably for less. He is having a
handsome delivery wagon made that
is already nearly completed. Mr..
Stewart will also sell ice in whole
sale lots to neighboring towns.
The ice plant will be quite an adj
dition to Scotland Neck, as well as a
great economy and convenience, since
ice is to be delivered at our doors at
a much cheaper price than that for
which we have formerly been able to
secure it when we went after it
ourselves.
ScotlandNeck is to be congratula t.
ed. Just let the good work go on.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
HDW'S This :?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward fol any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY d Co Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
+. !. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
allie to carry out any obligations made
o.y his iirm .-Walding, kinnan d
Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
liaII's Catarrh Cure is taken inter,
"'iy' acting directly upon the blood
%,'' mucous surfaces Of the system
testimonials sent free. Price, 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists,
lake Halls Family Pills for con
stlpation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
will Give Dinner May Tenth.

The Chapter of the U. D. C. will
give a dinner on May 10, (Memorial
Day. for the Veterans and the child
rem Of the Graded School. Any one
who wishes to help will please send
basket to the Morrisett building
on the morning of the 10th.
MISS ADDIE E. SMITH,
Pres. u. d. C..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
Honor ReIl.

The following is the honor roll of
the Music Department of the Scot
land Neck Graded School for the
eight month.
Fannie Lewis, Hattie Whitehurst,
Virginia Tillery, Gertrude White
head, Ernestine Cherry, Elmira
Wommack, Gertrude Prince.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
Capt. W. 7. Jenkins Dead.

Capt. w. T. Jenkins, one of the best
and truest and most beloved citizens
Of Halifax county, died at his home
near Aurelian Springs Saturday.
No particulars have been secured
concerning his death.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
Important Meeting.

There will be an important meet
ing Of the U. D. C. in the Hall OF
the Buck Kitchin Camp Thursday,
Nav 9th, 1909, at 4:3O p. m.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
Notice..

All persons owing service fees for
Head light" for years 1907 and
1908, are hereby forbidden to pay
same to any one but myself, as ! am
the duly authorized collector OF the
firm of w. H. Josey & K. A. White
under our partnership contract.
This April 20, 1909.
4-22-4t T.. a. Will.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the
famous little liver pills, small, gentle
and sure Sold by F. T. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
Notice.

All persons having Mares With
Foal by my Horse Head Light or
Head Light" Colts will please notl,
fv me. and no person is authorized
to collect for same except myself and
Albion Dunn, Attorney.
4-I5-tf WILL II. JOSEl.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06

State OF North Car0Ilna)
County of HALIFAX
I, Frank +. Shields, chashicr Of the
abovc-namcd bank, do ,olcmnly swear
that the above statement Is true to the
best OF my knowledge and belief.
FRANK =. SHIELDS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 3rd day Of May, 1909.
j. T.. SHIELDS,
Notary Public.
Cnrrcct-Attcst y. Il. Joscy, X.
NJ. Johnson, G. Hoffman. Directors.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The Scotland Neck Bank

At Scotland Neck, y. c., at the cl,s.
of business April -. 1909.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

"Cuticura did wonders for me. For
Twenty-Five years / suffered agony
from . terrible humor, completely
covering my head, neck and shoul-
ders, 80 even to my wife, l became an
object OF dread. At large expense I
consulted the most able doctors, far
and near. Their treatment was Of no
avail, nor was that OF the Hos
pital, during six months efforts.
suffered on and concluded there was
no help for me this side OF the grave.
Then ] heard Of some one who had
been cured by Cuticura Remedies and
thought that trial could do no harm.
In surprisingly short time / was
completely cured. s. P. Keyes, lat
Congress st., Boston. Mass, October
~, 'O9."
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
What He was Alter.

George Washington Henry Clay Lin
coin Carter. one Of Georgia's younger
dusky citizens, was suddenly called
upon not long ago to explain his pres
ence at e M, in the hon house Of
q white neighbor.
Stealing my chickens, are you, you
black rascal?" the owner demanded
George w. III. G.. L. G., rolled his
eyes until they were all whites.
"Now, now lookyeh, Mars George"
he protested; dat amt no way ter
ac-- please dom pint dat gun at
me dat er way, Cnnnel, Sah!" he has.
THY added, holding up his battered hat
as shield. "Ah 'clar All warn't
gwine steal no chickens; no, Sab! Abs
writin' er dialec' story an All des
come moseyin' roun hyah ter git 10.
cal color vas, Sab, dat's all All was
after. All 'clar to de Lawd hit was 4"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
why Quail Are scarce.

Hunters complain bitterly this fall
at the scarcity Of partridge. Hardly
any have been bagged. The quail,
which were so plentiful in the SUM
mer on the fats, have all disappeared.
1t is thought they have migrated
south. Several years ago the quail
were exterminated by a severe winter
and the cover was restocked with quail
secured in the south. 1t is now
thought mistake was made in not
securing Nebraska quail. The same
thing occurred last year. when the
birds that were very numerous early
in the fall had ell gone before the
shooting season opened. The Dams
vile Fish and Came Protective AS.
ISOLATION will doubtless secure q lot
Of western birds next spring 49,,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
FOUND IN PoMPEII.
Recent Discoveries IN Buried city OF
Great Importance.


Great Importance.
A discovery OF great interest was
made not long since at Pompeii, where
the excavation work is being steadily
carried on. Under the ash deposits,
says The Scientific American, there
was found an extensive villa OF q
handsome construction and ornament
ed with very fine frescoes. The villa
contains statues and other works OF
sculpture both Greek and Roman. De-
sides very rich furniture which IL
well ornamented and also many vases
Of different kinds. There were also
found Golfers filled with gold and sill
yer money. In the basement are
great amphorae which were used for
storage purposes. and In the triclin-
lum the tables were prepared for .
banquet OF thirty persons. An abund-
ance of silverware Is one of the fea-
lures OF the discovery, and It is said
to be equal in weight and artistic
character to the silverware discover
ed in the villa Of Boscoreale and now
possessed by the Louvre. Some Of the
silver pieces seem to have been, tax
en- out at previous epoch, for there
are traces Of clandestine search
which was made at former date.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
Troubles Of a HumOrlst.

Mark Twain once approached q
friend, business man, and confided
the fact that gems of thought were
forming in his brain with such ra-
,pidity that they were even beginning
to sparkle in his eyes, and that he
needed the assistance Of a stenog-
rapher.
Il can send you one, fne young fell
low" the friend said. "He came to
my office recently in search Of po-
sition, but didn't have an opening. !
hm sure you will find him all right. :"
HAS he a sense Of humor?" Mark
asked cautiously.
"Oh, am sure he has-in fact, he
got of one or two pretty witty things
himself recently" the friend fastened
to assure him.
Sorry, but he won't do, then" the
writer said. with disappointed
shake of his head
"Why, er, why not?" was the sur
prised query.
The wouldlbe employer assumed a
confidential air.
'Tll tell YOU" he said. "You see.
] had one once before with sense
lof humor, and it intertered too much
with the work. l can't AFFORD to pay
"a man 50 day for laughing New
York Times.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
What every Valet Knows.

That he covers a multitude OF sins.
That he knows more than the ia
Their confessor.
That money has a great deal TO
do with making the man.
That a man on the street is worth
two In the boudoir.
That swelled head is not always
the result of pride. .
That In spite OF clothes, man 10
stMl very apt to be human being
New York Times.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
Mhat Everx FlnancIer KNOWN.

That dignity is an asset.
That q dividend in tho hand Is
worth two on the books.
That Barnum was right when he
said the public liked to be hum
plugged.
That YespectabiIity often consists
In not being exposed
That financiers are cursed In gen.
eral, but courted in particular
That stocks are worth all the pub
lie can be induced to pay for them.
New York Times.