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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
A Panama Monte Carlo.

A concern which boasts an Eng
lish earl as chairman of its execu-
tive board, has sent out an alluring
prospectus of gambling palace to
be erected in Panama. 1t is declar-
ed that the little republic has given
assurance of absolute non-interfer-
ence for a period Of 25 years. The
establishment is to be more magnifi-
cent than that of Monaco, and will
pay larger dividends to it's stock
holders.
Panama is to be doomed as win
ter resort. But evenif no one comes
to Panama to sojourn all passengers
on boats using the canal will have "a
hours at their disposal. and most of
this time they will, it is predicted,
spend at the casino. The prospectus
may or may not be, dealing in facts.
1t is to be hoped that it is merely
the ruddy dream of Jealous pro-
moter.
It would be altogether disagreea-
BILE for the United States to have to
endure this disreputable adjunct to
to it's great work. But if the SOW
ereign republic Of Panama decides
to grant the concession, it is diff
cult to see how the United States is
going to prevent it.-Clevelanc
Plain Dealer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
For Comfy Sheriff.

To the Democratic Voters of Hal
fax County:-Pursuant to the re-
quest of my friends, | hereby an
nounce that | will be a candidate for
the office Of Sheriff Of Halifax coun-
ty to fill the next term Of Office, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary. | have hitherto served the
people Of Halifax county as Sheriff,
for which honor | am profoundly
grateful, and when acting as their
public servant | ever sought to do
equal justice to her citizens, and if
my friends will elect to honor me by
reelection, | pledge it my unfalter-
ing purpose to discharge the duties
of that high Office for the common
veal Of the people.
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
These Modern Wonders.

Her soldier son in the Philippines
had sent a cablegram and Mrs. Blum
derleigh's voice rang with pride
when speaking of it to her impress
ed neighbors, relates The Chicago
News.
eyes, they be wonderful things,
the telegraphs," said she. ''Just
fancy, it's come from the Phillip
pines-all the thousands of miles,"
''And so quick, too." put in her
best friend.
''Quick amt the word for it, put
in Mrs. Blunderleigh. why, whe1
l got it the gum on the envelope
wasn't dry"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
DeSery ed 1t

Able Seaman Murphy Of H. M. s.
wa; Il e inventor Of the
most ingenious excuses in order to
obtain "leave".
''What On earth do you require
leave for this time, Murphy" asked
the captain, as our hero made his
oft-reyeated request. 1T isn't your
great aunt's wedding day, is it?''
Faith. no sorr,' replied Pat,
" ith grin. It's not SO bad as that.
It's (trying to look serious) bedad,
Oi hardly Ioihe to tell yez, sor, at
all, thln!
"Oh, come now, Murphy, ," said
tie captain, "I'll try to stand the
Shock
"Well, sor, Oh had the misfortune
to have a brother born blind, sorr.
Heaven be praised, he's just got his
sight and wants to see me, sorr."
Leave granted" snapped the
captain as he burst into uncontroll'
able laughter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
$40 and a Woman

Give a woman a ten dollar bill,
and what is the first thing she will
do with it?
Will it be ''bee line" for the
store?
Not much!
Will it go down into the feminine
"bank,':?
Possibly-for temporary security.
But that ten spot will afford her
more ecstatic pleasure than man
could draw out of hundred or a
clay pipe.
First she will hunt up the last is
sue Of the local paper and see what
it has to offer in the way of bar
gains anything, just so it is bar
gain.
These will be corefully and pains
takingly checked off with two inch
stub Of a pencil. The number of ar
ticles she will squeeze out of that
ten spot is amazing. Where man
would spend it all in one throw, a
woman will have list a foot long.
But woe unto the merchant whose
advertisement is not in the paper
when she goes out to part with that
ten. He is back number.
For she will have every article
catalogued before she ever extracts
the long green from her bank. y
She will know right where to &c
with each purcha"e, just how much
she wants, and what she is willing
to pay
-..,She has probably consumed 81,
hours in compiling the list. ha:
killed another half dozen in the
stores, and will go home with si1
months Of pleasure tucked away un
d er her arm or reposing in the bacl
end Of the buggy.
But then that is her way. because
she is woman.
And women are women, and be
cause they are women they are en-
titled to the best of all things in life
|
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
Board Of Education

The County Board of Education
was in session at Halifax on last
Monday, the following members
being present; DR.. J. A. Collins.
chairman, w. R. Neville, w. T.
Whitehead, DR.. S. Harrison, County
Superintendent of Public Instruc
ton.
DR.. Harrison stated that the
finances: of the county for school
purposes were in better shape than
they have beed before. He attrib.
nted this.to the income from the
dog tax and the increase in money
from other sources.
The Board made an apportion.
ment Of $1.25 per capita of schoo
population. and to each oi the grad.
ed schools of the county $500 out OF
the building fund.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
". Il. Whites ADDRESS
SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Before one hundred and fifty
voters Saturday afternoon in the
Palace Theatre, Mr.. w. H. White of
Scotland Neck, in a strong and an
eloquent appeal to the suffrage as
sembled, plead with those present
to throw off the yoke of bossism in
Halifax county and change lthe per-
sonnel of the present Office holders.
"For if the political complexion of
this county continues under the iron
rule of DR.. Green it will resemble
autocracy at Washington where one
man alone directs the destinies of a
nation and corrects it's mistakes,"
thundered the candidate for the
county treasureship.
Mr.. White laid his candidacy be-
fore his attentive audience, declar-
ing that the only possible solution
of a means to break up this long
tenure of Office by the present in
cumbents was to organize a political
phalanx stronger than the "Old
Ring" On this point he dwelt at
length declaring that it was "the
system" and not the men that he
was trying to beat; personally DR..
Green is fine man." continued Mr..
White. 'but l don't like his system
of politics..
At the end of his speech he was
given rounds and rounds of vocifer-
ations by his ardent supporters.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
Halifax Items, R. F. D. 2.


Halifax, R.. F. D. 2. July 2O.-The
crops in this section are looking
we'll considering the wet weather
we've had since the middle Of June.
Messrs. D. M. Campbell, G. A.
Hux and Ernest Branch, of Halifax,
motored out to Mr.. j. w. Hamill's S
Sunday morning.
Prof. F. C. Nye, of Winterville.
N. c., has been visiting at the homes
of Mrs. M. Dickens and Mrs. J. B.
Dickens recently.
The people of EbeneZer church
were glad to have Prof. F. c. Nye
make Sunday school talk for them
Sunday afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
For County Sheriff.

| hereby announce that | shall be
a candidate for the office OF Sheriff
of Halifax county, subject to the
decision Of the Democratic primary
to be held on the 9th day Of August
next. II nominated and elected /
promise to perform the do ties III ne
office to the best Of my ability.
Thanking you for the past courtes IS
shown me and assuring you OF my
appreciation { IL tt.!.- q Uppl,l', sti.eu
me this time, | will enoeavor 10
again discharge the duties Of this
office to the best Interests Of the
county. ]. A. House.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
For Superior Court Clerk.

| hereby announce that | shall be
a candidate for the office Of Clerk Of
the Superior Court of Halifax coun-
ty, subject to the decision of the
Democratic primary to be held on
the 9th day Of August next. If
nominated and elected | promise to
perform the duties of the office to
the best Of my ability, and with
courtesy and fairness to all who
have dealings with the Office, as
have tried to do in the past. | fully
realize my obligation to the people
Of my county for their support in
the past, and will fully appreciate
whatever support given me in the
coming primary.
STERLING M. GARY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
Entering the Battle Of Life.

June has given us wealth of
commencement exercises. Hundreds
of boys and girls have left the school
room to enter the battle of lite.
What will they do? What will their
future be? How will this serious
battle be fought?
These are questions that parents
ask themselves with some trepida-
ton.
But it is not only the parents of
the children who worry. The teach
er who watched the mental develop
ment Of the child feels deep inter-
est. In measure this same teacher
feels the great responsibility which
the school room imposes upon these
faithful servants of the people who
prepare children for the battle of
life.
When the day of graduation ar
rives these custodians of the young
naturally feel their responsibility.
Have they done all that could be
done to fit their charges for the COM
bat with the world? Have they not
left undone something that might
have been done to make the victory
more certain?
This is natural anxiety. All who
are involved in the education of chill
dren feel a personal responsibility.
But it is the boys who command
the most attention. They are
through with the class room. Their
halcyon days are over. The delights
of youth can come no more. They
have finished their studies and are
now ready to look out for them
selves. They have serious period
Of existence to face. They must
pave the way for future homes.
They expect, and naturally so, to be-
come masters of their own homes
some time in the years to come.
Some boys will depend upon their
parents to furnish the means and
map the way of the future. Others
are less fortunate and will have tc
go out into the world unsupported
and fight for themselves, and it is
these boys who, nine cases out OF
ten, will win the sweeping victory in
| later life.
They will find it frequently dis
! couraging and sometimes unjust
this struggle with life. It takes E
F. lot of perseverance, tenacity anc
hard work to make it go.
! Of course all will aim high. Each
! is expected to do his share in the
work Of the world. The great bur
den Of this work is being done by the
ordinary man. Not all can be bril-
liant The graduate is not expected
to go out with a lighted lantern, a,
did Diogenes, looking for an homes
man, but he is expected to clearly
demonstrate that there is an homes
man under his own hat. By hare
work each will find his place in tn
world, and he should make this
firm and certain place. -Memphi
Commercial-Appeal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
Call For Primary Election

Thursday, Aug. 9Th was the day
fixed by the County Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee at meeting held
at Halifax, for the nomination of
legislative, county and township
officers.
The polls will be open at the vot-
ing precincts of each township from
Z a. m. to p. m. and no longer.
All Democrats who in good faith
intend to bide the result Of the pri-
mary are invited to participate in
the same and express their individ-
ual preference for the different po-
sitions to be named.
l. E. GREEN, Ch'm'n.
N. FITZPATRICK, Sec'ty.
Weldon, N. c., July IA, 1914.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
How Pleasant!

But did you know. dear reader,
that State and county politics is one
of the easiest subjects I'VE editors"
have to write on? A word thrown
in here and there about the rights
of the people and the tricks of the
politicians and rings. and we sit
back and read the production with a
glow of pride and satisfaction at the
patriotism and fearlessness which
are conveyed therein. Fayetteville
Observer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
HOW TO GET Strength

after any sickness s. purely matter Of
nourisllnlert, whether the attack was
an ordinary cold Oh severe illness; the
weakened forces cannot Iepuise disease
germs, and this IS why q relapse IS 50
often fatal or why chronic weakness often
follows sickness.
Restoring strength to millions of people
for forty years has proven the real need
for taking SCOTS Emulsion after any
sickness; nothing equals it - nothing
compares with it. It's pure, medicinal
nourishment, free from alcohol or opiates,
promptly creates rich blood, strengthens
fhe nerves and lungs to avert tuhexcla3oaiae
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
For REGISTER OF Deeds.

To the Voters Of Halifax County:
! hereby announce myself candi-
date for re election to the Office Of
Register Of Deeds, subject to the
Democratic primary to be held on
August 6, 1914, and if elected l
pledge to the people of the county
the same promptness and courtesy
extended to one and all. Thanking
the people of the county for the
past support given me, am
J. HUNTER NORMAN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
For County Treasurer

To the voters of Halifax County:
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of County Treas
urer, subject to the Democratic
primary, which meets on August 6,
1914. Thanking You for your past
loyal support, | hope my service
heretofore will meet with your ap-
proval and merit your continued
support. Yours very truly,
J. Z. Bowers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
For The LEGISLATURE.

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the House of Representa-
tives from the county Of Halifax,
subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic primaries to be held on the
9th day Of August. The support Of
the Democracy Of Halifax county
will be greatly appreciated by me.
w T. ONO
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
Inspired Famous Hymn.

"Jesus, Lover Of My Soul" 10 4
hymn around which many traditions
and sacred associations cling. The
story connected with its origin may
be legendary, but it is no less beauti-
full It's author. Charles Wesley. waf
sitting at his desk by an open win
dow when a bird pursued by a hawk
flew in. The bird was saved. fur tn.
hawk feared to follow it. The Incl
dent inspired Wesley to write his
famous lines
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
VOL. XXX.
For The LEGISLATURE.

To the Democratic Voters Of Hal
flax County, hereby announce
myself as a candidate for the Legis-
lature from this county subject to
the Democratic primary, which
meets on the sixth day Of August,
1914. Thanking you for your past
support and hoping my past service
will merit your support IN the com
ing primary, am
w. P. WHITE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
For Good Roads Commissioner

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for member of the Good Roads
Commission of Halifax county sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
primary to be held on August 9Th.
Yours very truly
A. 2. SCHLICHTER
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23
For State Senator.

| hereby announce myself a can
didate for the State Senate for Hall
fax County, subject to the action of
the Democratic primaries. I will
fully appreciate the support accord
ed me by my friends.
N T, STFDMAN
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23

In the eyes Of the Republican ca
lamity-howler the worst of all calam-
tiles is the fact that there is no SUBJ
stantial basis for calamity -howling.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-23

He-Be mine and make me the
happiest man in the world.
Sne-Sorry, but want to be hap
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-12
Sewing Club Dimes
Guests at Rutherford S

Strictly in Valentine style We're the
decorations and menu of the four
teenth annual banquet of the We'd
nesday Afternoon Sewing Club, held
last evening at Rutherford's, 31S North
Second street.
In attendance were Mr.. and Mrs.
John C. Young, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Forester, Mr.. and Mrs. e. H. Gott-
schall, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles l..
Woehle, MIR. and Mrs. Thomas A.
Thorley. Mr.. and Mrs. Royal r. Pc
lam, Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher Wells,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Day Rudy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Darwin Crawford c. Deem, Mr..
and Mrs. Bellett Lawson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick II. Marsh, MIR. and
Mrs. James Murray, Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. C. Cook. Miss Eliza Mccormick.
Mrs. Emma Trace, Mrs. Henry Uhler,
Miss Maria York, Miss Lois York,
Miss Sue Montgomery and Miss Ella
Patton, of Liverpool.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-12
MRS, c. A, SP|CER'S
BIRTHDAY SUPPER
Just a Family Party Attends the
Festivities Last
Evening

The seventy-third birthday anniver-
sary of Mrs. Charles A. Spicer. of 2041
North Second street, was happily cele-
brated last evening by a supper at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph K.
Spicer, Walnut street.
All day long Mrs. Spicer. received
flowers, gifts and cards of congratu-
lation from friends all over the city,
with good wishes for many more
happy years.
Last evenings party included Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Henry Spicer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles F. Spicer. Miss Dorothy
Spicer, Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Nc
Cullough. Miss Nancy Mccullough
John Mccullough, 9Th, Mr.. and Mrs.
| Rudolph K. Spicer, Robert M. Spicer,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Spofford Spicer
Miss Janice Spicer, Miss Evelyn
Spicer, Henry Spicer. Jr.. John Spicer
Jr., Miss Betty Hubley, of Altoona,
| Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Huber.
The table decorations were of JON
quils, pussy willows and shaded can
| delabra.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-12
Declares Iowa Election
Is Republican Victory

Washington, d. c., Feb. 12.-The
election of Henry Vollmer, Democrat,
to the House of Representatives from
the Second Ohio district, was declared
by Chairman Frank P. Woods, of the
Republican congressional committee,
to-day to be in reality a Republican
victory. He said that 1t established
the fact that ''the country is dissatis-
fed with the Democratic tariff and
that the Bull Moose are returning to
the Republican fold"
To substantiate his statement, Mr..
Woods shows that Notwithstanding the
appeals of President Wilson, Speaker
Clark and Senator Reed, the returns
indicate significant Democratic loss
of $500 votes and Bull Moose de-
crease of $500, as compared with last
years figures. There was, he points
out a Republican gain of $500 votes
over those cast year ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-12
Kansas Progressives
in Party Conference
Bv Associated Press

Topeka. Kas.. Feb. 12.-The Pro-
gressives of Kansas met here to-day
for a party conference to be followed
by Lincoln Day dinner. The draft
ing of a tentative platform was the
primary purpose of the conference.
At the dinner some of the principal
speakers will be women.
Among the proposals outlined by
William Allen White, Progressive ma
tional committeeman as the most i'm
portant topics of discussion before the
conferees were the following: The
raising of the minimum age of the
woman voter from 8 to 21; national
woman suffrage; national prohibition
the making of all State officers save
Cove or and Attorney General, and
all county officials save sheriff and
recorder of deeds, elective on a nom
partisan ticket; government owner
ship Of railroads: recall of judiciary
and judiciary decisions; initiative and
referendum.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-12
GOOD SUGGE ,TION TO
HARRISBURG PEOPLE

1t is surprising the amount of old,
foul matter the simple mixture of
buckthorn bark, glycerine, ETC., known
as Adler-i-ka, drains from the system
This remedy became famous by curing
appendicitis and acts on BOTH the
upper and lower bowel so thoroughly
that ONE DOSE relieves sour stom-
ach. gas on the stomach and consti-
patton almost IMMEDIATELY. We
are mighty glad we are Harrisburg
agents for Adler-i-ka. Geo. A. Cor
gas.-Advertisement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-12
Ee eeeRasse RassenAtsaB Se@Al12M&
LITTLE FOLKS DANCE
THE FANCY STEPS
Miss Westbrook's Junior Classes
Have Valentine Fete This
Afternoon

The juniors of the Misses West
brooks dancing classes held Valen-
tine fete this afternoon at the Board
imaginable. There were decorations
of hearts all over the hall, with shields
and hatchets for Washingtons Birth
day, and each child brought q Valen-
tine to be used as favors for the cotil-
lion.
The beginners had their fete at $50
| o'clock, the more advanced pupils
coming at 4.30. The children grace
fully danced the tango two-step and
the tango waltz, as we'll as folk dances
and many Of the newer and fancy
dances. The cotillion closed the aft
ernoon's pleasure attended by sixty
| five young people.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-12
Blue and Gold Mingle
in Dance Decorations


Festoons of blue and gold adorned
the Capin residence at 1915 North. Sec
ond street, for the informal dance
given by Miss Bessie A. Capin for out
of-town visitors.
Cards, music and dancing preceded a
buffet supper enjoyed by the Misses
Florence Capin, Bessie Fine. Mar
garet Myers, Fannie Capin, Edythe
Frank, Henrietta Specie. Frances Lon
net, Ethel Mazer, Minnie Lasky, Bessie
Frank, Frances Frank, Ruth Smith,
Helen Capin. Fannie Frank, Hilda
Cummings. Helen Shuey, Katharine
Wilson and Mildred Lyons, of Carlisle.
Daniel Frank. Sam Adlestein, Samuel S.
Capin. Charles Miller. Joseph H. Katz-
en-. of New York, Russell Brown, DR..
Capin, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Myers, Roy j.
Myers, Mr.. and Mrs. L. Capin, Sol h.
Frank, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Frank. Ray j.
Getter, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Frank, Daniel
NJ. Capin, Clyde Shoope. Mr.. and Mrs.
a. Capin chaperoned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-12
Welsh-Redifer Wedding
in Pretty NelD Home

The marriage of Miss Cora Mabel
Redifer, daughter of Mrs. w. A. Mon
tooth, 231 Boas street, and William
NJ. Welsh, was a pretty event of last
evening, solemnized by the Rev. Harry
Nelson Bassler. pastor Of the Second
Reformed Church. in their new home.
1884 Susquehanna street.
Only the immediate relatives at
tended. The bride wore a dark blue
tailored suit relieved by creamy lace
and fur. Her corsage bouquet was of
violets and orch4Is.
The wedding journey will be taken
next week, and will include pleasure
resorts of the South.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-12

Stuarts Calcium Waters cleanse
and clear the blood, driving out all
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Stuart's Calcium Waters go right
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its work properly.
No matter how bad your complex
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work wonders with 1t. You can get
these little wonder-workers at your
druggists for so cents a package
Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-12
MRS. WELKER DRAWBAUGH
EMBROIDERY CLUB HOSTESS

Members of Wednesday Afternoon
Embroidery Club were pleasantly en-
tertained by Mrs. Welker A. Draw
baugh at her residence, 1886 Gather
Inc street. Hearts and brilliant scar
let carnations figured in the decora-
tons and the refreshment menu.
In attendance were Miss Sylvia
Drawbaugh, Mrs. Ellis Rosenberg,
Mrs. Elwood A. Cover Mrs. James NJ
stephens, Mrs. Edward T. Schell, Mrs.
John Dugan. Mrs. George M. Kulp,
Mrs. w. A. Drawbaugh.