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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-04-23
Raleigh V0tas B0EdS.

Ii Raleigh needed improved
streets, it did the correct thing yes
teruay when it voted the $1OO, 900
bond issue. The voters of the capi-
tai city were evidently not frighten-
ed over bond issue; in fact, not the
''teeny weeniest'' bit, according to
the majority rolled up= fos the bonds,
the vote being 1924 for, to 1873
against. 1t is wrong to shy at a
bond issue. merely because it is a
bond issue. The question alwa, is:
What will we get in return?"
A town has to invest in certain
things as same as the merchant. If
the merchant didn't buy goods he
wouldn't stay in business long. If a
town doesn't spend money for pub
lie utilities, especially for heath
work and good streets, it will never
progress, but will surely retrogress.
This does not mean that every time
a bond issue is proposed that it
| should be voted; any more so than
merchant should overstock, buy
from every drummer" who comes
along, but it does mean not to ge,
gun shy whenever a bond issue is
talked of. 1t also means that the
| fact that it is bond issue and the
further fact that there might be in
creased taxation have nothing to DE-
with the merits Of the case. Tht
question at issue is what will tn,
bond issue accomplish? Is it needed
now, and will the money be judi
ciously expended?
| The old cry of ''bond ISSUE" usee
like the old yell of wolf" is some
thing that is miserably unjust, O.
, retrogression in disguise. If tn,
bond money is not needed, or trick
cry is feared that is one thing, an,
a reason that can be cited against it
, but simply because it is bond issu
and carries increased taxation is no
a reason against. but a subterfug
to stab it in the back. It's the re
: turns to be obtained that count first
: That town that doesn't spend mon
, ey never gets beyond the municips
| Observation-Disclosures Dispatch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-04-23
A new DEAL.
Advocates a Change In the Personnel
Of County Officials.

1t appears to me that it is about
time for new deal in our county
officers. It IS not right to ride a
free horse to death, with such scant
rations Mr.. Editor. The present in
cumbents have been sacrificing their
time and talent for the good of the
Democratic party for quite a nun
Der of years, to be exact, as follows:
S. M. Gray, 20 years at $500,
$40, 900; Hunter Norman, IL years
at $500. $4,000; Joe House, IL
years at $500, $50 900; Jarl Bowers,
6 years at So, 500, SIS, 900, at end of
their present terms. The fees per
year are approximated, but not far
wrong I think.
In other words these gentlemen
at expiration Of their present terms
will have received from the county
the small sum of $155, 900. OF
course this sum is a mere pittance
for the service they have rendered,
and for one do not think the Dem
ocratic party should further impose
such hardship on these gentlemen.
No doubt but these gentlemen, two
years ago, would gladly have cast
their mantles on others, but there
were none tc be found willing to
help bear the burden, but from re-
ports hear there are some good
Democrats now who feel that they
can't resist this call to duty any
longer, and are willing to lay them
selves on the Democratic altar for
six years at least. Now, Sterling,
Hunter, Joe, and Jarl, you all have
been faithful servants (at least in
holding on to your jobs), and nc
doubt but that you will receive and
deserve the plaudits of your coun.
trymen, Well done. Well done,
then. good and faithful servants
get out; get out and take that rest
you SO deserve.
Yours in sympathy,
JNO. P. FUTRELL.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-04-23
"HER FRIEND, TIRE ENEMY"
Large Crowd to See This Splendid War
Drama by Home Talent.
Reported to The Commonwealth.

Reported to The Commonwealth.
Friday night the theatre-going
public of Scotland Neck was given a
real treat in the presentatation of
"Her Friend, The Enemy" by local
talent. Madry's opera house was
taxed to it's utmost and after the
first act standing room was at a
premium. Never before has the
histrionic talent of Scotland Neck
shone forth so brilliantly as it did on
Friday night when every member of
the local troupe acquitted them
selves admirably as before-the-light-
artists.
Mr.. Newsom Riddick in the black
face role Of Lige. negro servant.
added more laurels to his already
established fame as an amateur act
or, while his team-mate, that of
Mrs. j. B. Edwards, Lige's other
half, was carried out with the skill
of a professional. This black face
team was the life Of the show. Their
every appearance before the foot
lights brought forth storms of ap-
p!ause
Harry Lee Mcdowell as Frank
Fleming. a scapegrace. was often
the recipient of misses from the audi
ence. so real and true-to-life did he
play the part of Relentless Rudolph.
Mr. Mcdowell who has often held
,catland Neck audiences IN his re-
enttess clutches before the lights
probably put more life and feeling
IN his part than any member of the
company.
Mrs R C. Josey. Jr., who is al
ways at home on the stage and is a
favorite with Scotland Neck play
goers. was the heroine Of the play as
Diana Burton, the faithful Southern
sweetheart of Jack F'erubrook, a
captain in the Federal army.
Miss Lydia Josey, the charming
young debutante, was the very in
carnation of Yankee beauty, and in
the role of Addie jerks she displayed
both grace and ease seldom seen n
| n amateur actress.
! Ms. A c Ii ermon as Mrs
| Bar On, who was ever faithful tt
.rr daughter, Diana, some times
over the protest of her husband
Col. J. Burton, was perfectly at
ease before home audience. Mrs
Livermon's lines were spoken with
such clearness and emphasis that the
entire audience was as one in pro
claiming her as an artist.
Mr.. L. l.. Cherry, though a bit
imid in his maiden appearance, a
an actor which occasioned his wa
doll talk in one or two of love-mak
ing scenes on the whole was yer,
good.
| Mr.. l.. H. Kitchin, we'll known il
black face circles of theatrical Scot
land Neck, left the cork and smu
behind Friday night when he playe,
the part of regular" hero in tn,
; parsonage Of Captain Jack Fern
brook.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-04-23
Check Your April Cough.

Thawing frost and April rains
chill you to the very marrow, you
catch cold-Head and lungs stuffed
You are feverish-Cough continu-
ally and feel miserable-You need
DR.. Kings New Discovery. 1t
soothes inf1amed and irritated throat
and lungs, stops cough, your head
clears up, fever leaves, and you feel
fine. Mr.. ]. 7. Davis. of Stickney
Corner, Me-, WAS cured of dread
full cough after doctors treatment
and all other remedies failed. Re
lief or money back. Pleasant-chil-
dren like it. Get q bottle to-day
SOC. and 81 90, at your druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for all Sores
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-04-23
One Of the Many Letters Coming In
Daily.

Washington, N. c., April Is, 1914.
Mr.. Alexander,
Scotland Neck, N. c.
Dear SIR
Please advise if there is 8
vacant store in a good location in
your town. / am going to make a
change and would like to come to
Scotland Neck. If there is an open
ing will appreciate it very much il
YOU will advise me at once. Thank
inQ you for this kindness, I am,
Yours very truly,
c.. GEORGE,
Per C. G. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-04-23
Noted Doctors O. X.
DOdSOn'S Liver Tone
Best Medical Skill lIzzEmployeds TO Insure Correct
ness Of Formula. All Agree Dsdsen's is
Reliable and Safe.

Seven of the most successful phsi-
clans in the United States, selected
for their experience and ability,
were paid heavy fees to study and
test the formula of Dodson's Liver
Tone and all agreed that it was a
fine and reliable remedy for family
use. Dodson's Liver Tone takes the
place Of calomel. This is exactly
what it is made for and has been
made for ever since the first bottle
was put up and sold.
There are limitations of Dodsen's 8
Liver Tone for which extravagant
claims are made, but the. public
knows how to judge between loud
boasts and the plain truth. And
then the merits of Dodson's Liver
Tone are too widely known for any
one to hesitate.
Dodson's Liver Tone is sold and
guaranteed by E. T. Whitehead Co.
who will refund purchase price (50c)
instantlyssand with smile if you are
in any way dissatisfied with the rem
edy.
Dodson's Liver Tone is a palatable
vegetable-liquid and its action is
easy and natural, with no gripe. nc
pain and no bad after-effects. AT.
ter-effects are often disagreeable
after taking calomel. Dodson'e
Liver Tone does no. interfere in any
way with your regular duties, hab:
| its and diet, and it builds ano
strengthens you so that you Zee
brighter, better and happier. II
YOU feel headachy and constipatee
you will be delighted with Dodson'
| Liver Tone,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-04-23
Measuring Party.

Dawson, April 2O.-There will be an
entertainment given at the home OF
Mrs. Berry Price on Friday night
April 24th. Come let us take your
measure. 5 cents foot. We will
serve ice cream. The proceeds will
go to help rebuild the church at
Roseneath. The public are invited.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-04-23

Itch! Itch! Itch!-Scratch! Scratch!
Scratch! The more you scratch, the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Oint-
ment. For eczema, any skin itching.
Soc box.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11

had Cargo Cosr
ne tina a
sode
Old
la tn
bad chance
England at tn
driln Ulster tn Canna
Garrison all set pull off Belfast An they stint their
which they hope get tn benefit their neighbors
whn Welsh
lower cawln into tn kiss tn winner Amy that
plant tn lips
havin a houl cups N medal
"a
collection could
dGrogan Me
We dom eve that? Casey
said Grogan
back
said Casey
'Turible's tn immag
tn inger gvin'u
hand he probably
a scripton.
'F'r that tored eein' use Lipton's
annythin' it said Casey
hope he
II him " VIM"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11
Here Is a Fish Story

ONEKAMA. Mich July 1l-Fred
Barnes of this place. is working on
an invention which, If successful
promises TO place his name with those
or Edison Fulton, and Marconi He
proposes lighting the village OF One.
kama by fish power from Portage
lake lie discovered that the mo
ment fish line is dropped into Por-
tag5 lake all the fish fee to the oppo.
site end OF the lake His plan is 10
place a contrivance across the lake
that will utilize the power generated
by the hutter OF fins and tails OF the
fleeing fish Thus far the invention
has not been a success. Barnes has
figured that 100 piCkere and $50 bass
viii generate sufficient power 20 light
Onckama and the summer cottage
colony, but still needs two pickerol
and seven bass 10 test his invention
There were enough in the lake until
the u. NJ G. A. boys from Evanston
and Oak Park came and inadvertently
caught some OF them
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11
Be Good. Tonsnr-

The estate owned by the late Col
Crowninshield in a New England sea
port town adioins the pasture OF a
sturdy farmer. relates the New York
Press A valuable dog owned by the
colonel used 10 get into the pasture
and chase the farmers COWS Finally
he went TO Col CrOwninshieId and
requested that the annoyance De
stopped
How DO you know il Is my dog?.'
asked Col Crowninshield rather IN
satisfactorily
How do / know exclaimed the
farmer, with rising indienation
why. I've seen him time and again -
You must bring me better proof.
replied the colonel coldly
"All right sir said the farmer IA
no uncertain tone The next time
the dog bothers my COWS ill bring
you all the proof YOU want ia a
wheelbarrow"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11
S39RGeA:MlAlGROcE2
&%&eA Casey the Fate OF &c.
NM Championships Captured by NVW
~ ~
BY TOM MAY

CCVVIHATs he came upon MS
w had the air full OF hylng paper
"Whoy It's ia sporun pSaee az
tn
In tn twelfth aV july
NO that OF never take up paape
but IN Wst nns
OF where Bull has championship az
relay Begora mes se''u
thought could pate
had on pas
but sail make our
oud cat Whoy they aay was
DROVE an he wa" rouhd IN
cadde that "oHdh Sea
ont
substituted POKER
ashamed be seen
tn
all lOAe dude in
sui
10 We IN rs ked asey
where II
such
championship
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11
Don't We Beg of You, Tell
Us We Can't Kiss the Bohui

trying to on foIL
from her
the her
o. all the Who
this ''" Harh
Why, baby like a Is he
Queens babies may be dferenthe only
% a The ore Crovn
But not TO kiss is to miss ,t go
lifting ~ ~ 'ne up
Quarantine Il Make bring certificate Rut
'"'"'e' Out
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11
RLLM-DRLNKLNG AND LA WLESSNESS ON
WANE! THE RAILROADS ARE GOING DRf

The mast practice of most Michigan selling nocan
on their dining cars how the liquor traffic and law
lessness go hand-n-hand
Likewise the voluntary abandonment of the practice by three roads
the Chicago Northwestern Paul Minneapolis and the Duluth
South Shore when their attention called gay by the
AntiSalOon league the passing OF the spirit OF Law"
lessness and significant the prohibition movement
The idea of corporations Willingness obey the law against its
own interests except actual compulon SO novel that Sepua
individuals are apt good faith such corporate behavior
The time has been when beneath the dignity OF
great railroad acknowledge itself wrong OF eOrreC
breach of the convicted the highest court the
land
Such an attitude consona theory that innocent
till he proved guilty.
Both the attitude and the theory are ndd
uism years has held undspud sway in America
since it was settled by adventurous colonist
Lately begun that individual nights are not the only
ideals that should of good citizens
There are social duties limiting rights the individual to which
he S give recognition
Personal liberty is only half the lesson of freedom
Social obligation is the the and the complement
Of the
We of the United learning the second half our lesson
We are becoming socazed the soologist
Disregard for authority which the American always has been
noted has given place and social conscience
The concept of IDEAL though still and Intangible
is sufficiently forced recognition even
their actions officials of a "sOuless corporation"
The unprecedented wave sweeping the
favor Of prohibition chiefly organized propaganda
is not transient fancal movement charged by some OF Its
opponents.
It rests on the bades possible the mental and spiritual
change gradually going the character of the ne
goes through the process which call socaizaton
quietly reaching the conclusion that booze doesn't pay
Drinking place in scientific age
When stand quar against the use ntox
eating liquors by employees they dealt King Alcohol blow from
whc he has recovered
and fair for them TO make the same re-
ouirement of passengers while they the trains
surely the aims Of railroad managers
make conditions of possible
Is the selling o. liquor consistent with that aim
quseng cafe dining Of the city the in which
the most wholesome conditions ezist2
Is there any suppose alcoholic drinks different
effects on board trains n city cafesl
Not the slightest
hoped the officers the Michigan Central and Grand
Trunk who failed admonon the Anti
Saloon league decide they Danish the
! bar from their dining
would be keeping with the decision Of the Michigan
Central to idea Of bar with the
wholesome example boats which banished the bar two
years ago.
I'M. ST o,,<Slo;,o6 H~1Io,..,D AZ n
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11
Not Preneditsted

Coroner-"Nou seem 10 be certain
that the man accidentally fC'i into he
water ii0W DO YOU know tHaf this
Is not case OF suicidc2"
Witness He was britbcr Scot,
and he had wee bottle Of whusky on
him wi ne'er a nip ta'en DOT
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11
An Approval.

Beg pardon, sir said the stew
ard, but may | bring you some din
ner, sir?"
"Oh guess so" replied the pas
senger, wanly as he gazed out
across the bounding deep 81 guess
you can bring me one on approval"
Beg pardon sir" repeated the
steward did You say on approval,
sir?"
Yes" groaned the passenger weak.
". You see, may not want TO keep
II "--L.ppincott's
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11


This is an office matter but how
S. D. S. went out yesterday
10 a serVesef, entered and asked
the gentlemanly young man be-
hind the counter for sandwich
and a bottle Of milk in bag.
Whereupon he was asked by the
9. y. m. behind the counter
Do you want 10 take the bottle
with your
villa and Carranza are getting on
fine, not having met since
With the case OF Mrs. Carman II
mind we fail to recall a single in
stance of arrest attended by SO man,
profuse apologies.
\ Massachusetts man has married
his stepson' divorced wife Which
indicates that If he has not already
done so, the stepson viii step out
Possibly, Phyllis, the store curtain.
were down because they were dress
ing the windows
The navy department reports not a
drop OF intoxicating liquor now on any
ship tor social purposes, Yo no and a
bottle of pop
London papers have arrived with
minute details OF the Welsh-Ritchie
fight, but with not a word explaining
the deep affection for each other man
Tested by the fighters in every round.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11
Natnrn,a Ahhorrence.

The physics instructor in a Texas
high school was teaching German
girl whose vocabulary was not very
extensive
"Vhat is a vacuum he asked.
FL have 10 in my head. but | can't
express e." was the reply-Woman S
Home Companion
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11
Close Calculation

81 can tell YOU, said the accurate
man how much water flows under
London bridge every day 10 a quart "
How much?" asked his skeptical
friend
1.-TWO pints"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11
From Another Point of VieW

If this for mayor isn't joke the Of the Hon
eco 80 ~ q
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11

hoped that the officers the Michigan Central and Grand
Trunk failed respond the admonion Of the Anti
Saloon league line decide that they Danish the
bar from their dining
To would keeping with the decision Of the Michigan
Central 70 abandon the station
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11

Possibly Phyllis, the store curtains
were down because they were dress
ing the windows.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11

beautiful new flower has been
evolved by a resident OF California
who has succeeded in budding a rose
10 a blackberry bush
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11

The navy department reports not a
drop OF intoxicating liquor now on any
ship Tor social purposes. Yo no and a
bottle of non
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-07-11
THE FLAG

Address delivered on flag day 90
employees OF the department OF
the Interior by Secretary
Franklin * Lane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-12
HOUSE OF MACK CRUMbLES
BEFORE ATTACK OF STALLINCS
INDIANS IN THE ninth SESSION

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. lin a
pitchers battle, with a dramatic ell
max usually reserved for baseball fic-
ton, the Boston Nationals defeated
| the Philadelphia Americans here Sat
urday in the second game of the
Worlds series by score of to 0. AS
a result of the victory, the Braves left
for Boston Saturday night with a two
game lead over the Athletics and the
added advantage of playing the next
two contests on their home grounds
when the series is resumed on Monday.
Although the American League rep
resentatives were forced to bow, for
the second time in two days, to the
superior play of their National League
rivals, they offered a far more deter
mined opposition than was the case
on Friday For eight innings the clubs
battled behind the pitching Of James
and Plank without advantage. Then
came the break in the game and
again the Mackmen saw another
Worlds Series contest slip from their
clutches to the credit of the Stallings
clan.
James had been pitching almost I'M
hittable ball and Plank, while not
quite so effective. had, with the aid of
his remarkable inf1eld, held the Bos-
tons scoreless. The Athletics veteran
twirler was working as smoothly as
at the beginning of the game when
Maranville faced him at the opening
of the ninth inning.
The diminutive shortstop went out,
Barry to McInnis, and Deal, substi-
tuting at third base in place of Red
Smith, stepped to the plate. The Ath-
letic followers were already figuring
/ on what chance their players had to
win out in the ninth. Deal and James
appeared to be easy outs. The Boston
! third sacker, who had hit into three
double plays on Friday and forced
three team mates in Saturdays game,
was not considered a batting factor.
1t was Deal, however, who upset
Planks expectations and the Ath-
| letics' chances He drove a long
double over Strunk's head. A moment
later he stole third when Schang
threw low to Barry to catch Deal OIL
the base. Barry turned to throw to
third, then changed his mind and held
the ball. Whether Baker was not close
enough to the bag, or Barry believed
it was too late to head off the run
ner is not known. Deal was on third
James famed, but Mann lifted a low
puzzling Texas Lacquer over Eddie
Collins head, and although the latter
made a great try to get the ball, he
Just touched it with his fingertips and
sprawled on the turf. Deal dashed
across the plate with the solitary run
of the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-12
C0BURN DEFEATS HEAVY maine
SECOND TEAM BY II TO 0

Waterville. Oct. 11.-(SpeciaD.-
That wonderful football machine rep
resenting Coburn Classical Institute
hung another scalp to its victory belt
Saturday afternoon when it defeated
the massive football warriors of the
University of Maine Second team by
generated, and really out -witted by
the school boys. the collegians fell
back before the attacks of the fast
Coburn backfeld, and could not ad-
vance. except in one period against
the staunch defense of the Crimson
and Gold line. In every phase of the
game the college men were bested.
Pagan, Coburn's fast end. out-punted
the best of the Maine backfleld, and
besides getting away for several long
runs, kicked a field goal from the
30-yard line and kicked both goals
from touchdowns.
Captain Ranney of Coburn won the
toss and received on the kickoff with
Maine defending the west goal. AT
ter a series of line plunges and end
runs after the ball had see sawed
back and forth from Maine territory
to Coburn ground. Coughlin, the quar-
terback. ran the ball from the 25yard
line into the vineyard line, and on
the next play carried the ball across
by a straight line plunge. Pagan kick
ed the goal.
Although neither side could I'd
vance the ball to within threatening
distance in the second period, Coburn
lost several good chances by costly
fumbles, which were prevalent
throughout the game. Maine was not
very successful in using the forward
pass. and several attempts resulted
in the passes being intercepted by the
Coburn ends or backfield. Lack of or
ganization and team work prevented
the Orono men from being very form
liable opponents. Otherwise they had
the advantage over the prep school
boys, out weighing them 30 pounds to
the man.
In the third period Maine played a
stronger game and held the Coburn
hackfield from making very many
long gains. Dropping back from the
30yard line Pagan kicked fine field
goal for Coburn. On the kickoff Maine
got the ball and by few successful!
end runs and skin tackle plays brought
the ball to the 20-yard line. Here a
forward pass was tried but it fell di-
rectly into the waiting arms of Me-
Elwee Coburn's halfback, who ran the
entire 80 yards and placed the ball
behind the goal posts. Pagan again
kicked the goal.
During the last 10 minutes Coburn