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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
Largest Auto Exports on Record.

Washington, D. c., Aug. H.-Ex-
ports Of automobiles from the United
States in the fiscal year ending June
80, 1914, were the largest on record.
Their total. including shipments to
Alaska, Hawaii and Porto Rico,
amounted to $40,136,565, against
S39, 1925, 600 in 1913, the former high
record year. The years total in
cluded 80, 1876 complete cars, valued
at $27. .797, ,642; automobile tires, $4,-
159, ,454; automobile engines, 81 ,391, :
1893; and miscellaneous parts not
specified, $6, ,787, ,575.
With the sole exception of 1908,
every year during the past decade
has shown an advance in value of
American automobiles sold to for
eign countries. In the fiscal year
1904, according to the Bureau of
Foreign and Domestic Commerce,
Department of Commerce, the value
of automobiles exported was 81 1896, :
sos; in 1909, S., ,3S7 ,O21; and in 1914,
exclusive Of parts and shipments to
our own non-contiguous territories,
S26, ,574, ,564, having quintupled in
FIVE years and increased thirteen
fold in a decade.
Europe bought nearly one half of
our entire sales Of automobiles to
foreign countries last year, although
some shipments thither are for re-
: shipment to other parts of the world
To the United Kingdom the exports
amounted to 1922 cars, valued at
! SIS, 1853, 127. to Germany, l ,435, valued
at 81 ,059, ,249; to France, l ,429, val
ued at 1924, ,130, and to other coun-
. tries in Europe, 3,171, valued at S2,.
! $50, ,A28. Canada and Australia are
also important markets, the former
! having taken 1924 cars, valued al
SIS, 5,919,7 766; and the latter, including
other British Oceania, 4 PA, valued
at So, ,695, ,595. To South America a<
q whole, we sold last year 1885 au
! tomobiles, valued at 81 ,939, PIP; ane
/ to Mexico, 167, valued at S356.675.
The growth in exports of automo
biles has been accompanied by cor
responding decline in imports of lik'
articles, tie sotai having fallen from
1924, valued at s2,e05, ,391 in 190
to 300 cars, valued at $500, ,493 il
1914, a new low record for the de
cade. Of the years imports, IS
were from France, 40 from tn
United Kingdom, SIS from Italy an'
2l from Germany
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
The Need Of Farmers.

If Florida had a million new farm
ers next year, ready to produce crops
of hay, corn, potatoes. and other
food and fooGstufs, there would be
a good market for all of it. We
ought to get the farmers.-Jackson-
vile (F1a.) Metropolitan.
Same in this State. If North Car
olina had more farmers, occupying
a lot of small farms, and they were
raising more foodstuffs, this State,
too, would be better off. However,
without this acquisition, the farmers
already in the State, and those now
in Florida, should plant more Of the
things mentioned by our Jackson
vile Metropolis. The present wa1
situation may bring them to this
realization, and in that way there
will at least be one benefit for the
armers to raise more foodSt utf-
for the profit of both consumer anc
producer. Wilmington Dispatch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
Brief Items From DaWSOES.

Dawson, N. c., Aug. 18.-Mr. and
Mrs. j. w. Butts returned Tuesday
from Aurelian Springs where they
have been on a visit to relatives.
Miss Ellen Weeks, Of Battleboro,
is here visiting Miss Stella Weeks.
Mr.. E. E. Sta!lings, Of Enfield,
spent Thursday here with friends.
DR.. A. D. Morgan and Messrs. M.
w. Perry and W. E. Bishop were
among those from Scotland Neck to
spend Thursday here attending the
Barnhill, Pope and Barnes picnic
Mr.. and Mrs. Peyton Keel, of
Scotland Neck, were here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L w. Barnhill re-
turned Friday from northern mark
cts where they purchased fall and
winter goods.
Our merchants do not fear the
great European war.
Mrs. J. R. Holiday is quite sick
| this week.
Miss Mamie White. Of Enfield, is
visiting her friend, Miss Annie 3
Lawrence.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Netheary, o1
Halifax, spent a few days here las
week.
Mr.. Paul White and sister, Mis-
Irene, went to Tarboro Sunday at
ternoon to attend the burial of thei
uncle, Mr.. Rufus Harris
Mrs. E. J. Proctor and Mrs. B. F
Weaver, of Scotland Neck, attende
services here Sunday.
Miss Myrtle Cox returned to he
home in Whitakers Saturday afte
visiting the Misses White here.
Rev. McKaug chan, Of Norfolk,
assisting Pastor Johnston in revivf
services here.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
The Marine Necessity

The Lost Opportunity" or the
failure Of the United States to pro-
vide merchant marine to float its
commerce, is being borne in with
full force on the ceuntro: 1t is the
popular subject for discussion in the
papers and the main drift is in favor
of the marine. The Baltimore
Manufacturers Record" devotes
much of the space in its last issue to
an exposition of the extreme needs
Of a merchant marine adequate to
carry the South's cotton and the
country's grain at this particular
time. The registry bill will open
the way to the establishment Of
marine which will help in the pres
ent situation, but in "The Obser-
ver's' opinion the marine that will
come in under the registry act will
be at best but temporars one. The
important thing to keep in mind is
the necessity for our own ships and
ship yards, and with these ship me-
chanics and seamen. The onlp way
! to secure a permanent American
merchant marine would be to force
the construction of the ships in
America and in American ship yards.
Should this country go to war with
any other nation it could not buy
ships abroad. For instance, were
the United States to have trouble
with England or Germany it would
be caught in a bad fix if it were un-
able to build it's own ships. The
necessity for a merchant marine has
been brought home to the people.
The building and equipping of its
own ships in the organization of q
permanent marine is the important
consideration to be kept in mind
Charlotte Observer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
Jurors for August Court.

The following jurors have been
drawn by the county commissioners
for the August term Of Halifax su-
perior court which begins Monday.
August oath:
First week-N. M. Harrison, G. T.
Case, ]. L. Bellamy, W B. Baker. }.
M. Wood, G. T. Thorne, John Jones,
II. P. Robinson, r. II. Rhea, J. G.
Moore, W. G. Lynch, B. f. Shearin,
J. W. Whitaker, W. 3. Strickland.
Joe Jenkins S. ?. Johnston, Sam
Moore, F. w. King, j. W. Weeks,
N. Keeter, S. NJ. Thompson. J. B.
Boyce, J. W. Bradley. Ed. Martin,
J. M. Powell, ]. 3. Boseman, E. B.
Glover, D. S. Moss, W. T. Moss, j.
M. Knight, p. L. Williams, j. C.
Anderson, D. e Keeter, w. N.
! Powell, G. r. Jo1 es, ]. K. Heptin-
stall.
Second week-W. H. Thorne, E.
M. King, w. T. Whitehead, W. M.
! Cullom, 3. D. Freuler, John Cobb
! E. NJ. Lowe, T. C. Williams, j. +
Stephenson, z. NJ Bradley, J. w
Whitehead, L. L. Cook, A. j. Med
lin, w. A. Pierce, J. R. Kirkland, B
| A. Powell, S. Person, T. w. Myrick
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
Delayed Oak City Items.

Oak City. Aug. 11.-Mr. and Mrs.
l.. T. Chesson left Monday for Rich
mond. While on their trip they will
buy their fall goods and millinery.
Willie johnson and Robt. Everett
are spending some time in Norfolk
and Panacea Springs.
Miss Malissa Worsley spent tie
weekend in Stokes, the guest Of
Miss Mamie House.
Miss Lizzie Weeks Harper, Of Tar
boro, is the guest Of DR.. and Mrs.
Edgar Long.
I. S. Bowen spent Saturday and
Sunday with friends here.
Misses Clarice CARTWRIGHT, Mary
and Alta Hines have returned from
Virginia.
Miss Adaline Tew, OF Port Nor
folk, is the guest Of the Misses Hines
this week.
Mrs. B. D. Tew, Of Port Norfolk
is spending few days with friends
here.
Mrs. l.. N. Harper and two chill.
dren, of Whitakers, are the guest:
/ Of J. ". Hines and wife.
Mrs. J. w. Hines and children
have returned from, Whitakers.
Miss Catherine Jordan, of Lewis
ton, is visiting Mrs. Casper and rel
atives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Casper an(
MIR. Hales spent Sunday at Mr.. S
W. Casper's.
Wilson Chesson, Of Belhaven, is il
town to attend the building Of I. W
Davenport new house.
Mrs. E. M. Long spent Monday il
Scotland Neck, the guest of Mrs. q
c.. Weeks.
Little Miss Rawles. Of Robertson
vile, is the guest Of Gladys Everett
H. S. Everett, J. C. Ross, 10
Ayers and others motored to Mitch
ell last Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
Secretary McAdoo Emphasizes Nota-
Bile Facts and Opinions

The treasury department will if
necessary again deposit government
money in the banks to assist in mov-
ing the crops, and to help every kind
of legitimate business
The financial condition of the
countro is exceptionally sound.
The revenues of the country are
not dwindling; they are increasing.
The treasury has surplus of $685.
100000 and its gold holding have in
creased s17,ooo,ooo.
We shall in time have 100 per cent
in gold behind the greenbacks.
No necessity for an issue Of gov
ernment bonds even for the Panama
Canal, is in sight.
New federal reserve system, very
soon to be put into operation, prom
ises a wonderful period of financial
stobility.
Methods of collecting the income
tax will be simplified next year.
There will be no tinkering with
the tariff.
The passage, not the postpone
ment, of antitrust legislation will
establish confidence.
Prodigious crops are beginning tt
move, and business stimulation il
already reported from nearly ever!
section of the country.
Attachment of the right corrective
measures now will put agitation t,
eep and give business the rest i
| Graves.
There is no excuse at this time
for nervous system"
We can face the future with abso
lutte confidence.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
Why He Gould Not Pay.

A preacher, at the close of one of
his sermons. said:
"Let all in the house who are pay
ing their debts stand up"
Presently every man, woman and
child. with one exception, rose to
their feet The preacher seated
them and said:
Now, every man not paying his
debts stand up"
The exception, a care-worn, hun
gry-looking individual, clothed in
his last summers suit, slowly as
samed a perpendicular position.
How is it, my FRIEND" asked the
minister. you are the only man not
able to meet his obligations?'
Il run newspaper" he answer
ed, land the brethren here who
stood up are my subscribers, and"
Let US pray!" exclaimed the
minister.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
Palmyra Items

Palmyra, N. c., Aug. 18.-Mr.
D. B. and Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Har-
rison spent Sunday at their home in
Williamson.
Misses Miriam DeBerry and Doro-
thy Pender are the guests Of Miss
Mary Ausbon.
Mrs. C. W. Turner is spending the
week with her mother Mrs. E. Hy-
man.
Misses Selma and Edna Guilford
are the guests of Miss Mary Ausbon.
Mrs. K. R. Beckwith Of the East
Carolina Teachers Training School
is visiting Mrs. L. ]. Baker.
Miss Gladys Beckwith Of Miami
Fla, is visiting Mrs. B. B. Everett
Miss Blanch Everett has returned
from Tarboro. where she has beer
visiting friends.
Mrs. Gammons, of Tarboro, il
visiting Mrs. C. A. Harrison.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Baker spen
Sunday in Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
FORMER PASTOR breaches
TO old CONGREGATION
Rev. 0. |. Powers, Of Mansfield, La,
Occupies Pulpit at Baptist Church
Sunday Morning.

Rev. and Mrs O. l.. Powers and
children, of Mansfield, La, have
been visiting in the community for
the past several days, and on Sunday
morning Mr.. Powers occupied the
pulpit at the Baptist church, and his
former congregation heard him with
delight. Rev. R. A. Mcfarland, the
pastor, in his remarks before the
sermon of Mr.. Powers, stated that
there was something peculiar about
the pastorate of the Scotland Neck
Baptist church, and that was the
longevity Of the pastors who have
served the church in the past and
the high positions some of them oc-
cupy, stating that all the men who
have served the church for the past
forty years are still living.
DR.. J. D. Hufham became pastor
Of the church nearly half century
ago, and following him was DR.. R.
T. Vann, now president of Meredith
College. Then came Rev. M. L.
Kesler, now general manager Of the
Thomasville Baptist Orphanage.
Following Mr.. Kesler was Rev. G
T. Lumpkin, now of Oxford. Then
Rev. R. A. Mcfarland, who resigned
and went to Suffolk, Va. and Rev
O. L. Powers succeeded him. Wher
Mr.. Powers resigned Mr.. Mcfarland
was again called, and he is now the
pastor of the church.
The people of Scotland Neck were
delighted to have Rev. and Mrs
Powers as their guests, and at any
time in the future when they jour
ney this way they will receive thu
glad hand Of welcome.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
Barbecue and Brunswick Stew.

On last Friday Messrs. Sam. Dunn
and Leland Kitchin gave a barbecue
and brunswick stew dinner at the
old Billie Smith place just a mile
beyond Clarkesville. There were
about one hundred and fifty partak4
ing of the hospitality of Messrs.
Dunn and Kitchin. Among those
out of town who were here for the
occasion were: Mr.. and Mrs. j. T.
Thrash, Miss Margaret Blocker and
Mr.. Marshall Station, of Tarboro;
Misses Narcissus and Lillian Riddick,
Of Raleigh; Mr.. Eugene and Miss
jeanette Daniel, of Weldon; Mr.. FL
lott Clark, of Halifax; Mr.. and Mrs.
D. E. Taylor, Of Hamilton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
HAPPY MOTHERHOOD

Thehappinessof motherhood istoooften
checked because the mother 5 strength 1s
not equal to her cares, while her unselilsh
devotion neglects her own health.
It is duty of husband OF friend to see
that she gets the pure medicinal nourlsh-
.sent in SCOTS Emulsion, which is not
a drug or stinulant but natures con-
cr,trated oil-food tonic to enrich and en-
liyen the blood, strengthen the nerves and
aid the appetite. Physicians everywhere
prescribe SCOTS Emulsion for over
worked, nervous, tired women; 1t builds
up and holds up their strength.
Get Scott at your nearest drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
And This From London.

"William," asked the teacher Of a
rosy-faced lad, "can you tell me who
George Washington was?'
Yes, ma am,' . was the quick re-
ply, relates Tit-Bits. He was an
American gen'rai. -
quite right" replied the teach
er. and can. you tell us what
George Washington was remarka-
BILE for?''
Yes, MA am replied the little
.bov. He was remark able because
he wa ali American and told the
truth"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
Executors Notice
VOL. XXX.

Having qualified as executors OF
the estate Of Handy Todd, deceased,
late Of Halifax county, North Caro-
lima, this is to notify ali persons
having claims against the estate of
said deceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned on or before the 10th
day Of July, 1915, or this notice will
be pleaded in bar Of their recovery.
Al persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate pay
ment. This July IS, 1914
ASHBY DUNN
EDWARD BYRD
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator
of the late J. C. Bass, this is to no.
tify the persons having claims against
his estate to file same with me on or
before the 9th day of August. 1915,
or this notice will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery. All persons owing
said estate will please make imme-
date payment. This 9th day of
August, 1914. II. &. BASS,
8 6-6t Administrator.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
Banana Skin Law In Braxll.

During a Southwark inquest. In
which 1t was suggested that an old
man had slipped on banana skin. a
Juror said he had been in Brazil. Gnd
there II policeman saw person
throw a banana or orange skin on the
roadway that person w&s at once ar
rested and fined or sent to prison.
London Daily Graphic.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20
Notice to Light Customers!

On account of annual internal
inspection OF boiler by insurance
company the Light Plant viii close
down about II O'Clock, Friday
NIGHT. Power will be turned on
again some time Saturday.
L. r. MILLS, Jr., Supt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-08-20

Piles Curca in to IA Days
Your druggist will refund money if PAZC
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF ltch1ng'
Blind Bleeding or Protruding Plies in to IA days.
.e 1rst application gives Ease and Fest. 5oc.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-07
STORY OF WITT SHOOTING TOLD
TO BARRETT JURY

The story of the wild west gun
play on a street car June Is, 1912,
which ended in the fatal shooting of
Conductor Frank>Witt was told the
Jury today by Asst States Atty Jas.
c. O'Brien at the opening of the trial
of Ed and Charley Barrett and Ar
thur Friedman, newspaper sluggers,
who are charged with Wits murder.
''The evidence will show, gentle
men," said O'Brien, that on the
night of June Is, 1912, two boys got
on a northbound Wells-Shefield car
at Adams and Fifth avenue. At the
same corner the Barrett brothers and
Friedman got on. One of the boys
recognized Friedman and called him
a name. Ed Barrett slapped him in
the face.
Frank Witt, the conductor, asked
him not to strike the boy again. Ed
Barrett then said to Witt, why, you
-, shut up or you'll get yours. "
Ed Barrett then staggered through
the car fiourishing a revolver.
''The car by this time had reach
ed Washington street. The motor
man, William En-, who had heard the
excitement and saw the gun, got off
the car with the intention of calling
Police Sergeant Joseph F.. Halligan,
who was standing on the corner. One
of the defendants pointed revolver
at him and ordered him back. on the
car.
about this time Ed and Charley
Barrett began firing revolVers. Frank
Witt cried out, Don't shoot But a
moment later his PROSTATE body tum-
bled out into Fifth avenue, with bull
let in the abdomen. The three de-
PENDANTS stayed on the car.
'In the meantime, Sergt. Halligan
had heard the shooting and together
with two other policemen ran to-
wards the car. AS they ran they fired
five shots into the front yestibule of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-07

it was necessary for Oficer Sederberg
to point revolver at them. They
were taken to the Central Station
while Charles Barrett was removed to
hospital. They made no statement
whatsoever at the time of their ar
rest. as
"The evidence will further show
that there was no crowd on the car
or near it. The defendants were in no
danger. The passengers on the car
were mostly women and children.
''The evidence will further show
that the defendants had no right to
carry revolvers at that time. The
law specifically states that private po-
icemen can only carry weapons at
their place of employment
Hearst's Chicago American show
ed it's interest in the defense of the
three gunner at the outset when
Harlan K. Saunders, attorney for the
American, appeared at the trial to-
gether with John J. Healy and Ed
ward S. Day, counsel for the defense.
Saunders, Healy and Day objected
to the testimony of Sergt. Halligan
who was placed on the stand be-
cause they claimed they had not been
notified he was to appear. They were
allowed to question him privately.
He testified as to hearing the shots
and seeing Witt fall from the car He
substantiated O'Bren's statement as
to the arrest of the men.
Mrs. Minnie Lutz, sister-in-law of
Witt, testified as to his death.
-O-O---e
EVIDENTLY NOT
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-07

Club life for the Workingman is to
be developed on large scale in Lon
don. A certain labor palace is to be
erected at cost of $250,000 which,
in addition to providing meeting
halls, diningrooms and other fea-
lures of an up-to-date clubhouse, is
to include a large moving picture
theater. -55a
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-07
EVIDENTLY-NoT

The Organizer-Think of the bless
ed privilege for women, the franchise!
The Doubter- Franchise? What do
| want with franchise? | amt no
narTow-guage railroad.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-02-27
Baked Apple Pudding,

To IL sour apples use one pint of
bread crumbs, four or six tablespoons
OF sugar, two ounces Of butter and two
eggs. Pare. core and cut the apples
and put them into stewpan with the
sugar and four or six tablespoonfuls
OF water; cook until tender and stir
in the butter and well beaten eggs.
Coat the bottom and sides of a well
buttered pie dish thickly with bread
crumbs, put few pieces of butter on
top of the apple mixture, which should
fill the pie plate. Bake gently for
about three-quarters Of an hour, keep.
ing the dish covered with creased pa
per to prevent the surface from be.
coming too brown. Uncover and
brown.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-02-27

miles). with 100000 inhabitants. Aft
er the war 1t got only $4,000 square
kilometers 10,4O0 square miles), with
100000 inhabitants. Subtracting the
5000 square kilometers (3.200 square
miles), with 100000 inhabitants, which
Roumania seized, the total area OF
Bulgaria is 114,000 square kilometers
(45,600 shquare miles). with 5.060.0
inhabitants.
2. Servia before the war had $4,000
square kilometers (19,200 square
miles), with 100000 inhabitants. Aft
er the war it got 10000 square kilo-
meters (1S,40O square miles), with l.
$4,000 inhabitants, or total Of 94.-
900 square kilometers (37,60O square
miles), with population Of 4,550,000.
3. Greece before the war had 65,-
900 square kilometers (26,000 square
miles), with nearly 100000 Of people.
After the war 1t got $4,000 square kilo-
meters $4,000 square miles) and g.
10000 inhabitants. or total Of 12O,-
900 square kilometers (4S.00O square
mi,es), with 4.740,OOO inhabitants.
4. Montenegro before the war pos
sessed 5000 square kilometers (3,60O
square miles) of land with 100000 In
habitants. After the war 1t obtained
10000 square kilometers $4,000 square
miles,, with S5O,00O Inhabitants. or a
total Of 10000 square kilometers e.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-02-27
CURRY SAUCE WORTH TRYING
Approved Recipe, Not Especially DIFF.
ficult to Make, VIII Be Found
to Give Satisfaction.

Curried meats and vegetables are
delicious. Here is a recipe for a good
curry sauce that is not especially diff
fcult to make. 1t can be served with
leftover chicken, cut in little strips,
and heated in the curry, then put on
platter with a ring or mold of hot
rice. 1t can be served with leftover
mutton or lamb, cut in dice or thin
slices. 1t can be served with several
vegetables. To make it, slice a med
ium-sized onion thin and fry it in two
ounces Of butter. When 1t is brown
add dessertspoonful Of curry pow
der. Let it cook a minute or two and
then add a cupful of beef gravy. Dish
gravy from roast beef or beefsteak is
the best Sort but If this is not at hand
beef stock will do. Add also twelve
whole cloves, Glove of gralic, strip
or two Of lemon peel. a half teaspoon
full Of salt, two bay leaves and a tea
spoonful or two Of tarrangon vinegar.
Cook this gently for half an hour and
then strain it.