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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
Death OF Mrs. PurYiS.

Mrs. Eta O. Purvis died at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. l. Allsbrook, late Tuesday after
noon after an illness lasting several
weeks. The funeral service will be
held this "wednesday afternoon
and the body will be laid to rest in
the Baptist cemetery. Elder w. B.
Strickland will conduct the services.
Besides mother and father, the de-
ceased leaves one sister, Mrs. c. H.
Bell, of Portsmouth, Va. and four
brothers, Solicitor r. G. Allsbrook,
of Tarboro, Messrs. B. l., Jr., and
D. N. Allsbrook, of Norfolk, Va,
and Sherwood Allsbrook, Of this
place. To the bereaved family we
extend sympathy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
DEATH OF Mr.. ANDERSON.
Rector Of Trinity Episcopal Church
Died Sunday Afternoon.

Rev. R. w. Anderson died at the
Episcopal rectory Sunday afternoon,
June 9th, about S o'clock, after an
illness Of nine days. Mr.. Anderson
was stricken with something like
apoplexy Saturday morning, the 1st
inst, and gradually grew worse
until the end came. All was done
that could be done by a kind physi.
clan and good nursing both by his
family and a trained nurse, but of
no avail, for his God called him to
come up higher.
The death of Mr.. Anderson is es-
pecially sad, for it has obly been
about thirty days since Mrs. Beatty,
the mother Of Mrs. Anderson, died
in this nome, and now the husband
and father, the head of the family,
has been taken and the blow comes
as double bereavement.
Mr.. Anderson came here to the
rectorship of Trinity church from
Texas last October, and during this
short time has not only made friends
among his own parish, but among
all the people with whom he came in
contact. His death is great loss
not only to his family but to his
church and the town and commu-
nifty.
The funeral was conducted from
Trinity church Monday afternoon at
5 o'clock, the burial service being
conducted by Arch Deacon N. C.
Hughes, of Raleigh, Rev. Albert
New, of Weldon, and his brother
in-law. Rev. Troy Beatty, of Athens,
Ga. The body was laid to rest in
the Episcopal cemetery, the grave
being located right in front of the
door of Old Trinity church.
The following members Of his
church acted as pall-bearers. j. S.
PAUL., G. Lamb, w. E. Smith, A. l..
burlington. Henry T. Clark and
Chas. H. Smith.
Richard Warner Anderson was
born at Pantops, Albemarle county,
Virginia. May IL, 1857, making him
at the time Of his death IS years Of
age. Mr.. Anderson was educated
at Hanover Academy and at the
Virginia Theological Seminary Of
Alexandria, Va. He served in the
Episcopal ministry near SO years.
Mr.. Anderson was married %
years ago to Miss Mary Beatty, Of
Birmingham, Ala, and she with
three sons, Richard, Douglas and
Troy, are left to mourn the loss Of a
devoted husband and father.
May they look to the God he
served SO many years for comfort
in this their time of sadness and
grief. God will not leave you COM
Torflooo
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
A. & N. Catalogue.

The annual catalogue of the North
Carolina College Of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts, at Raleigh, has been
received. It shown an enrolment
for the year Of GIG students, divided
as follows: Agricultural 293, Me.
chanical Engineering LOG, Electrical
Engineering go, Civil Engineering
II, Chemical 81, and Textile 26.
Persons interested in Technical edu-
cation will do we'll to read the cata-
logue of this growing institution.
Address, The Registrar. West Ra-
leigh, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
IL - iOEI.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.


Fl''JIAL-Rev. L. ". Anderson,
<rnvIrFs. Preaching:
FL. ~ac.rd ond Fourth SIM
DAYS n HOO a. ~. and SIS
p. M.
/" TI,fv D7vs ,nlees otherwisc
ag..:rncaJ : 80 2 M
NJslrk Services Friday evening
,;15r. III.
>,r.:..- 1t IIai;fax Third SUNDAY
li:aJ#. IN. and SIS p. m.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
Quickly Made Apple Pone.

Pare and chop quart CT sweet
apples; pour pint of boiling water
into pint and a half of white corn
meal; when cool add two tablespoons
Of sugar, two tablespoons OF short
ening, and enough sweet milk to make
a batter, sift two teaspoons of bak-
ing powder with cup Of -four, add
= pinch of salt and stir into the
mixture, add the chopped apples
and turn into a creased shallow pan,
bake 40 minutes in a moderate oven.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
sos
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executors upon
the estate Of Robert +. Hancock,
deceased, late Of Halifax county, N.
c., this is to notify all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate to pre-
sent them for payment to the under
signed within one year from the
date of this notice, or said notice
will be pleaded in bar Of their re-
covery. All persons indebted t.
said estate will please make imme-
diate settlement.
This April 8, 1912.
FRANK P. SHIELDS,
FLORENCE V. HANCOCK.
4-11-6t Executors.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

npik Superior Courts. NJ. Gary.
q 04>'"r ot Daeds-J. II. Norman.
T,rhent}-J, 4. House.
rlf'soro,-J. +. Bowers.
sn'''y Attorney-G. G. Green.
r't''' {" liealth-Dr. |. f. Green.
ye, v'C vi C"mmi5sloners-W. r. Har-
W VIZ ,fe''11,.fhtan. $. T. Johnston, S. G.
r,d j,r,'l5ta' ), 7. Thorne, Jr., II. A.
rullty Snpt. Of Schools-Dr. A. S.
ljne '@ ca OF hducation-Dr. J. A. Col
R. Nm uannhhian, W. ?. White, and w.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts Of Our
People and Other Folks.

Misses Belle and Blannie Blythe
spent Sunday in Tarboro.
Mr.. N. B. Josey is in Baltimore,
Md, this week on business.
Mrs. o. F. Smith left Wednesday
for Maxton to visit relatives.
Mr.. Percy Tillery is ct home from
Richmond College, Richmond, Va.
Hon. w. H. Milton, of Mariona,
Fla, was here on business Tuesday.
Mr.. F. c. Topleman, of Hender-
son, is visiting Mr.. William Mellow
ell.
Mr.. c. S. Smith, of Mount Olive,
is visiting his brother, DR.. @. F.
Smith.
Mr.. Joe Riddick, of Charleston. S.
c., is here on visit to relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Cattle Gladstone, of Hamil-
ton, is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. A.
Kitchin.
Mrs. j. W. Blythe has returned
home after spending some time in
Tarboro.
Mr.. Leslie Hornaday, of Weldon,
visited Mr.. Henry Hilliard Sunday
and Monday.
Rev. O. L. Powers is assisting in a
meeting at the Baptist church in
Hobgood this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. O. Houser, of
Maxton, visited DR.. and Mrs. O. F.
Smith the past week.
Mr.. S. M. Gary, Of Halifax, was
here Monday afternoon to attend the
funeral of Rev. R. w. Anderson.
Prof. and Mrs. J. B. Aiken left
Tuesday for Durham and Littleton
where they will spend the summer.
Miss Kathleen Robertson left
Monday for Chapel Hill to attend
the summer school at the Universe
t..
Mr.. and Mrs. R. l. Jones returned
from Petersburg, Va, Sunday
where Mrs. Jones has been visiting
for several weeks.
Rev. N. C. Yearly went up to
Weldon and filed the appointments
for Rev. ]. A. Hornaday Sunday
morning and night, while Mr.. Hor-
naday continued the meeting at the
Methodist church here.
Mrs. R. C. Josey, Misses Anna
Kitchin, Stella Hoffman and Cornelia
Josey left Tuesday on pleasure
trip and will visit many northern
points before returning. We wish
them pleasant trip and safe return.
Messrs. C. D. Brown, T. J. Wilt
ford, w. B. Strickland, Jr., E. w.
Station, and j. w. Blythe attended
the annual memorial services of the
Woodmen Of the World at Ahoskie
Tuesday,. Gov. Kitchin delivered
the address.
Mr.. C. A. Lawrence and son, Mr..
Munford Lawrence, of Luling, Tex
as. joined his daughters, Misses
Mary and Matte, here last Saturday
and will visit relatives and old
friends for some weeks. Mr.. Law
renee left this community about 20
years ago and this is his first visit.
He no doubt finds many changes as
we'll as new faces.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
E5vards & Co.n7any's Specials.

1 Just received q nice assortment Of
|lsHos' Misses and Chiidren's Pa
tass
/ a.so Just received a new supply of
|IaIes' and Misses Tan Pumps in
|Fgh and Low Heels.
Oar line is complete in Ladies
|S.h Hose. ., - and 800 per pair.
Agents fo~ lLcCalTs Patterns and
/ Cell, MAGAZINE.
Fill ilaa # Ka5o Corsets.
E2ve Zig line Of Wall Paper.
\ al MES are in stock.
Give Us . trial on Weeders, Wool
r. Ealr5Es and Cultivators.
One car load Of Hyde County Corn
srl one car load Of Timothy Hay
IL. arrived. Give US a trial.
EDWARDS & COMPANY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13

Grandfather's chair is looking
shabby. 1t can be frightened up
and made to look like new by apply
ing coat of Campbell's Varnish
Stain. Very easy to apply as 1t
works freely under the brush and
dries without showing laps. Try it..
Money back if not satisfied. Josey
Hardware Company sells it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
Cucumber Salad.

Those who are fond Of gelatine
will like a cucumber salad made by
placing thin slices of cucumber and
a small quantity of chopped celery il
a clear white jelly, serving on let
tuce leaves and garnishing with brok-
en- nuts. Mayonnaise or q French
dressing is good with this.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
Roast Duck.

Roast duck is considered quite nour-
lshing, healthful and palatable. 1t Is
cheaper than beef or pork; costs over
one-ha1f less and with dressing and
a nice sauce is fit for a king.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
Butter Erost;na.

Half pound of powdered sugar, but
Ter size of an egg. Put sugar and but
.er together, then beat the white Of
m egg stiff and add to the sugar and
butter; beat thoroughly. Flavor with
vanilla. This will frost two cakes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
Town DIRECTORY.

c,.,@!y.r-Ds J. f. Shields.
= I'm. oi fJ.ire--G. II. Johnson.
lcIioa."sor--5:oar5 smith.
6o''fN-A. /. burlington.
D'Af1 q Cmamissionays..J. 4. Kit
NJ ,', =; a. l. burlington, stuart Smith
XII CAas. 4. Jones.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13

The Dixie Methodist hands down
the following truth for our consid-
eration:
''The South must learn to make
her own hay. Feed stuff at Kansas
CITY worth $500 per ton, retalls IN
the Southern States for $4,000 per
ton The railroads get the differ
ence. If the South will, she can
nroduce her own rough feed. Peas,
SOW beans, rye, clover and vetch all
do well in many portions OF the
South"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13

| siNtao NuiHat L0 Oul 1nC IOWVi
i and Country.
Swat the fly now.
Corn looks very we'll.
No spit-no consumption.
The days are getting to their long
est.
Don't make junk shop of your
stomach.
Cheer up the flies and mosquitoes
have comes.
! The weather the past week has
been rather cool on cotton.
! Waterinalons - from Georgia
!, were seen on our streets one day
last week.
The colored ball team defeated the
Roxobel team here Monday by a
score Of II to 2.
We hear complaint of bad stands
of peanuts and especially is this true
of the large variety.
Our small boys went to Enfield
Monday and played a game of ball
but We're defeated by a close score
| Of to 3.
Sunshine is one Of natures most
potent remedies. 1t cures more
diseases than the whole category of
patent medicines.
When you are feeling dull and
, stupid and have headache, try a
big dose Of fresh air. It will gener-
ally do you good.
We are pleased to note that mate
rial is being placed on the ground
for the new passenger waiting room
at the Coast Line depot. We well
come this long needed improvement.
Now is the time to suit your diet
to the season. From now on until
the coming Of cold weather you will
need less meats and rich GRAVES and
can make larger use of fruits and
vegetables.
The Singing Class from the Odd
Fellows Orphan Home at Goldsboro
gave an entertainment here in the
/ school auditorium Tuesday night.
The entertainment was bright, en-
pertaining and very pleasing to those
present.
We note that at the commence
ment of the East Carolina Teachers
Training School at Greenville last
week Miss Hattie Weeks, Of Scotland
Neck, member Of the Poe Literary
| Society, was Chief Marshal, and
among her assistants were Miss
Alice Medlin, of Halifax county, and
Miss Josephine Tillery, of Scotland
Neck.
The revival service at the Method
ist church is still in progress and will
continue through tonight CThurs-
day. if not longer. Rev. J. A. Hor-
naday, Of Weldon, has done the
preaching all through the meeting
and he has made a lasting impress
ion upon his hearers for his earnest
ness and the sound gospel sermons
he has preached. Mr.. Fitzgerald
has led the singing in pleasing ano
effective manner. We believe thai
the effects of this meeting will be OF
benefit to our town and community
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
CONGRESSIONAL Executive Committee.

The following Congressional Exec
utice Committee was chosen by the
convention at Rocky Mount last
week:
A. S. Roscoe, BERTHE.
E. L...Travis, Halifax.
J. A. Albritton. Green.
E, B. Lewis, Lenoir.
]. S. Grant, Northampton.
A. L. Pope, Warren.
F. S. Hassell, Wilson.
w. D. Leggett, ::Edgecombe.
The committee met and selected
Hon. A. S. Roscoe as its chairman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-06-13
S .95
National Democratic Conven
ton, Baltimore, Md.

On account of the National Dem
ocratic Convention meeting in a
Southern city, there will be very
large attendance from this section.
A great many Of our people are anx-
ious to have this opportunity Of
witnessing ono Of these great Ma
tional gatherings. To this end, the
ATLANTIC COAST LINE has an
nounced special low rate OF
$7.95
to Baltimore and return, tickets be-
ing sold June Goth to Oath inclusive,
with final limit to reach starting
point not later than midnight OF
July 3, 1912.
The Atlantic Coast Line operates
three through dining car trains be
tween the South and North. Ample
Pullman service available.
For reservations, rates, schedules
or any information, address Epp l..
Brown, Agent, Scotland Neck, N c.
T. C. WHITE,
General Passenger Agent,
Wilmington, N. c.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-29
Incomplete Returns Indicate That He Has Captured
 All of New Jerseys 26 Delegates
CARRIED THE STATE BY A PLURALITY OF 10000
President Taft Made His Best Showing in
 Wilson Wins "A of the 28 Democratic Deegates-La Toilette Polls About Two Per Cent of Total Vote-Both Factions Hold Conventions in Texas and Elect Delegates

count was correspondingly late. Four hfths of the ballots poured in between s and p. m.
 Ballots Were Simple.
 The ballots were small and easy to mark, the delegates nominated by each wing of the two parties appearing on the ballots coupled with the name of the presidential candidates whom they are pledged to favor at the national conventions The only possible source of confusion was the fact that five names were on the democratic ballot as candidates for delegates at large in the "uninstructed column" whereas voters were told to mark only four names,
 South Dakota Next.
 The importance of today's election was emphasized because only one more state-South Dakota~-remains to hold primaries before the national conven- ttons.
 President Taft turned his face tow ard the White House this afternoon, after finishing his last campaign speech just as the New Jersey polls opened. Theodore Roosevelt heard the news from New Jersey at his home in Oyster Bay,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-29
DISORDERS FOLLOW
 STRIKE OF WATERS.
Detective Causes Panic by Firing
 Shots Into the Air.

New York, May 2S-Disorders de- velOped tonight in connection with the hotel walters strike and theater go- ing crowds on Broadway were panic stricken at one disturbance during which shots were fired.
 While the International Hotel Wait CTS association of New York and the allied associations which includes in it's membership 40 per cent. of the em- ployes in the leading hotels and restaurants, reached an agreement to- night the strike of the walters affiilat- ed with the International Hotel Workers union spread to the Holland House in Fifth avenue, and Church. ilPs in Broadway. More than 200 walters and cooks left these two places during the luncheon and dinner hours.
 After the strike at ChurchilFs which is an all night restaurant, there was d serious riot at Broadway and Forty Ninth street Strikers engag- ed in d battle with the police when an effort was made to disperse them. Persons leaving the restaurant and others on their way to theaters in the vicinity were knocked down. In an eff fort to restore to order a detective of Inspector Hayes staff fired two shots into the air.
 hHlnS the feF0iVer caused a panic among the thousands who had gath eI ed In front uf the restaurant and po- Ice reserves were called before order was restored. Seventy five walters and cooks left ChurchilPs during the dinner hour and the restaurant was closed at eight o'clock Many of the largest hotels including the Waldorf Astoria and the Astor, have employ ed strikebreakers and are prepared, 1t twas announced tonight, to meet any emergency.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-29
ROCKEFELLER PROVES
 OBDURATE WITNESS
Persists in Giving His Answers in His
 Own Way.


 New York, May 2S.-John D. Rocke- feller, retired head of the dissolved Standard Oil company, was placed on the witness stand here today to tell whether he believed the company had been really dissolved under the decree of the United States suprme court.
 The aged oil millionaire could not be induced at all times to give direct answers to questions, but made indig- nant denials of all suggestions that there had been any effort to evade the decree of the court
 MT. Rockefeller appeared as a wit ness in the action brought nOminally by the state of Missouri to compel the inspectors of the election of the stock holders of the Waters-Pierce oil com pany at St Louis last February Io vote the proxies of the Rockefeller and other Standard Oil interests, who had named Standard Oil men as officers of the company.
 The aged oil magnate and 'the richest man in the world, was sub jected to a grilling by Samuel Unter- rnyer, counsel for the Waters-PierCe interests, that caused the witness to pound his fist on the table to empha- size indignant denials of pointed ques tiOns as to whether the decree of the court had been in fact carried out.
 Mr. Rockefeller persisted in giving his own answers in his own way, nor could he be induced to change his tac- ties even after Commissioner ". s Jacobs, appointed to take the testi- mcny had instructed him to give q direct answer
 Finding the effort hopeless. the ex- amining attorney remarked that if the witness were asked if the sun was shining outside, MT, Rockefeller would not give a direct answer; he would say instead that the moon was about tc rise"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-29
Cuban Rebels
 Are Desperate
THREATEN TO RAISE WAR
 FUNDS BY COERCION.
ATTACK TWO VILLAGES
RuraIe Guards Routed in Each In- stance and Eight Prisoners Taken Looting by Marauding Bands.

Washington, May 2S.-The precau- tions taken to protect American and other foreign interests in Cuba have been amply justified in the judgment of the state department, based upon reports that have been received from many sources, and especially from the owners of plantations, sugar mills, iron and other industries. Up to the pres ent it is declared there has been no destruction of valuable property. It Is said also that the situation at Guanta- namo is improving.
 Rebels Becoming Desperate.
 One fact vindicating the state de- partments action in asking for naval protection of American interests is the threatening attitude of the rebels. Ac- cOrding to the information, apparently reliable, that comes to the depart ment, the insurgents are becoming desperate, and General Estenoz. their leader declares that if President Gomez does not secure the repeal of the Morua law prohibiting the organ iZatiOn of a strictly negro party in Cuba he and the other leaders will de- mand contributions from the railroads and from the owners of estates in or der to prOlong the conflict and will destroy the property of those who de- cline to acquiesce. In the meantime bands of negroes in the unprotected sections of the Guantanamo district continue to steal horses and pIllage small stores.
 Difficult Task for Troops.
 The state department hopes that i'm mediate and energetic measures on the part of the Cuban government will suffice to quell the revolt and prevent further depredations: It is realized that it is not easy for regular troops to run down and capture these rebels who are familiar with every trail ir the jungle and who can live on the country, with the aid of a little sugar cane and wild fruit.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-29
REBELS GETTING HOLDER.
Make Successful Attacks on Two Vii.
 lages Near Santiago.

Havana, May 2S.-Since the begin ming of the instruction in Oriente news from the front never was so meagre as it was today. The intell- gence reaching Havana was confined to indications of increased boldaess on the part of the insurgents, as evidenced by their successful attacks on the vil- lages of Ramon De Las Yaguas and Yerbaguinea, where they defeated the rural guard and captured a sergeant and seven privates, together with arms and ammunition.
 These two places are about 20 miles to the northeast of Santiago and are within the zone of operations in which the national and insurgent forces are now face to face. They are included in the hilly, heavily wooded region be- tween Guantanamo, San Luis. Lamaya and Palma SOriano, According to the reports from Santiago the rurales were routed.
 A collision between the main oppos- ing bodies has been hourly expected for several days, but the revolutionary generals, EstOnez and Ivonet, appar- ently desire to avoid close combat and continue guerilla tactics, in which they excel. and which probably they will be able to carry on indefinitely.
 It is believed that General Mendieta is simply holding his ground until the arrival of the commander in chief of the Cuban army, General Monteagudo. with strong endorsements, when a general forward movement will be be- gun. Meanwhile General Mendieta is doing his utmost to supply guards for the plantations, especially the property of foreigners, but this is difficult on account of the enormous area of the province Of Oriente and the meagre means of transportation. many regions being practically impossible for the movement of troops.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-29
FOOLISH FUsTlAN."
London Papers Comment Adversely on
 Committee Report.

London, May 28.-The senate com mittees report and Senator Smiths speech are given prominence in the London morning papers, but only a few make editorial comments. The Daily Mail likens the speech to Martin Chuzzlewit's programme oration, and says that Senator Smith has buried a grave and terrible event GOeneath a mountain of foolish fustian, and has managed to discount and discredit the work of the senate committee where he descends to technical questions.
 His notorious want of knowledge of the sea-" says the paper, renders his opinions absolutely worthless"
 The Express says; Although the report sounds sensible. Senator Smiths groteseue eration depFives it of much of it's value
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-29
Steamship Arrivals.

At Liverpool: May 2S, Mauretania, from New York.
 At London; May 2S, AEinnewaska, from New York.
 At Plymouth May 2S, President Grant from New York.
 At Genoa: May 23, Montserrat, from New York; May 24, Mendoza, from New York.
 At Cherbourg: May 2S, Kronprinz Wilhelm, from New York.
 At New York: May 2S Potsdam, Rotterdam for New York
 At New York: May 2S. Minnetonka, from London.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-29
Child. Like Rarkis. Is wiIiin,.

Boston, May 2S-Former Governor Curtis Guild, United States Ambassa- dor to Russia, says in a statement is sued tonight that he does not seek a nomination to the United States senate to succeed Senator ". Murray Crane, who recently announced that he would not be a candidate for >re- election, but Mir. Guild adds that if, after the na- tional conventions. he should be in- vited to become a candidate, he would have no right to decline"