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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-03
Fighting Then and Now

From the Stones cast from sings
with which the natives of Gaul
sought to repel the advance Caesars
Roman legions to the huge German
howitzers hurting 16-inch explosive
shells against the allies is as long
step mechanically as it is in point of
time. But except for the temper of
the weapons, there is not appreci-
able difference between the hand
to-hand conflicts - short sword
against spear-of SO B. C. and the
bayonet charges of the French and
English against the Germans in
1914. For nearly 1900 years the
ground on which the great war is
being fought has been almost con-
tlnuous battlefield. Every form of
weapon and every type of armor
ever used by civilized man in the
settlement of international differ
ences or private quarrels has been
tried. tested and developed almost
on the same spot where the efficiency
Of the most modern implements of
warfare is now being put to the su-
prem test. Omitting the one dis
tinctly modern military arm-the
flying corps - the differences be-
tween the weapons of 1900 years
years ago and the weapons cf today
are differences in detail only, and
excepting the class of weapons max
lag use of gunpowder for the pro-
pulsIon Of missiles, it is questionable
whether there has been anv marked
Increase IN efficiency, either Of men
or arms. AS last resort, when the
order comes to rush ,he enemy's en-
trenchments, battles are still de-
clteu by brute strength ard na.id-
t'-'1and fighting SWORD to spear,
ayonet-just as in the days when
Caesar wrote, "The Belg:ans are the
b eve,t .
W. "a Caee INV; a1 <5aa =,i.,
Isol ;s> ,a:,i j. a: st cary, i
obsong s:.:s5sEs :o1 q lection. the
famous Ro AN hort swords, sharp
painted and two-edsed, for close in
fi=nring, with javelins or -thro wing
S ,Aer- as missiles These were also
Is 81 u As-...a.. . . hand conflicts and
We're the prototype of the modern
hayonet Steel had not yet come in
to general use, but these soft-iron
weapons had at least the merit of
b-ing easily sharpened on any con-
venient stone. And backing up the
| foot soldiers and horsemen, just as
the artillery does today, was the
Roman artillery. consisting Of cata-
pults which were huge implements
for hurting rocks into the ranks of
the enemy, and the ballista. a de-
ICE working on the same principle.
for throwing quantities of arrows.
In each of these the propulsive force
was produced by the sudden releas-
ing of great beam or tree trunk
which had been bent by means OF
ropes and winches to form a spring
A shower of arrows hurled from a
ballista must have created as much
havoc in the ranks of the oncoming
Gauls as the bursting of a shrapnel
she'll among the foot soldiers of to-
day, while the great stones thrown
by the catapults were often as large
nd heavy as the shells of TIE mod
ern howitzers. rs.-Popular Mechanics
Magazines.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-03
U. D. c. Meeting.

The Daughters of the Confederacy
will meet in the graded school build
ing this (Thursday) afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock. A full attendance is
requested.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-03
Dr.. r. Z. SayaSe

Rocky Mount, North Carolina
VIII be in Scotland Meek on the
third Wednesday Of each month a.
the hotel TO treat the diseases Of the
Eye. Ear. Nose, Throat and fit glasses
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-03
DIR. Z. D. Kitchin

Physician and Surgeon
Scotland Neck, North Carolina
Office in Postoffice Building over
North End Drug Store Telephones
Office 10, Residence 81.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-03
CAROLINA LOSES GRME
FOR The ninth TINE

FOR The ninth TINE
The Faithful Tar Heels See Their
Team TrouRced Twenty to Three
by The VifginianS.
Richmond, Va, Nov. 26.-It was
victory here today for the Virginians
over the North Carolinians, when by
the score of 20 to g, the football
am Of the University of Virginia
defeated the University of North
Carolina eleven. This was the ninth
consecutive victory for the Virgin
ians in the annual Thanksgiving Day
encounters between the two teams,
representing the Universities of the
two States. The game is counted
as vastly better than the score indi-
Gates.
It was a hotly contested game,
with no spectacular features, the
Carolinians making a surprising re-
sistance at times but there were no
spectacular features. 1t was wit
messed by the greatest crowd in the
history Of local football, the attend
ance being nearly ten thousand,
which is the capacity of the grounds,
and exceeded the attendance at the
game last year by nearly three
thousand. Among The spectators
were Secretary Of the Navy Jose
phus Daniels, Governor Locke Craig
Of North Carolina. Hon. John Skel-
ton Williams, Comptroller Of the
Currency, and Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Gov rnoI Craig anG Secretary Dan
ieis made talks TO the teams between
the halves, and held regular recep-
ton on she field. A notable fact is
hat present at he game were Caro-
;ina l'@rsity players representing
-sery team f.em Chape Hill in
-aec;y e#rs
i Norte CaroIira was here in force
+. witness the annual cou;sst, ard
| there was - reatest enthcs asm
sh }, il, iht rec D., n :cc'rdee: Re
Isl ,,i> = 10 were ,... us u >.t oI
C az. Seer, tar D nj Is hims i a
North Caro!inian, came from Wash
Iungton, and was the guest of kirs-
mz.n, Mir. Hertert w. Jackson. The
t, ain bringing tte North Carolinians
arrived half hour late and was met
at the depot by great throng. the
Governors train being met by Gov
ecnor Stuart and his staff. After
being entertained throughout the
day the North Carolinians and the
Virginians gathered at Broad Street
Park for the gridiron clash, and wit
messed the Virginia victory.
Virginia outplay ed Carolina by
having Gooch as quarter back. The
Virginia team would have won over
Carolina regardless of officials, but
the customary "pout over some.
| thing" was charged frankly by the
Carolina coaches direct to the head
linesman whom they declared incom-
petent in that position, and ignorant
of his duties His excuse for his
failure to fill the position was that
the referee had requested him tc
come on the field.
At meeting held here tonight the
Carolina players reelected Dave
: Tsyloe, Of Washing ton, N. c., cap
tain Of the team.
THE GAME AT NORFOLK.
:, Norfolk, Va, Nov. 26.-For th'
second time in a three game contes
: and before a crowd Of four thousand
cheering erthn lasts, North Caroline
a A. a-d M. went down in defeat be
g fore Washington and Lee, seven t
I nothing. in the annual Thanksgiving
{ gridlrou contest in this city today
: Although getting the worst end G.
the count, A. ard NJ. tv no mean
allowed the Vireinians to have
a walk over, and the Red and Whit
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-03
DIR. a. ID. Morgan

Physician and Surgeon
Scotland Neck, North Carolina
Office in building formerly used
by Br. P. Wimberley
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-03
DIR. O. F. Smith

Physician ard Surgeon
s S'ptland Neck, North Carolina
Office in the rear of the Crescent
Pharmacy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-03
DIR. A. G.. LivermOn
Dentist

Dentist
Scotland Neck, North Caralina
Office upstairs in the Whitehead
5Jidinr. Office hours from 9 to !
; n 2 TO 5 0 clock.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-03
Ashby w. Dunn
VOL. XXX.

Attorney~at Law
Scotland Neck, North Carolina
Money to loan on approved secu
rity.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-03
,. rsgeed &. W. II. sEosey

800
Fire Insurance Agents
Scotland Neck, North Carolina
Will look after your interest, rep
rcsenting the strongest and most
LIBERAL companies. All business ap-
preciated
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-03
M. T. WaIstOn

Livery
Scotland Neck, North Carolina
Teams for hire, prompt attention.
quick service. Bowers & Jones
stables.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-12-03
THE GAME AT NORFOLK.

N~~~~
Norfolk, Va, Nov. 26.-For the
second time in three-game contest
and before a crowd Of four thousand
cheering enthn lasts, North Carolina
A. a~.d M. went down in defeat be-
fore Washington and Lee, seven to
nothing, in the annual Thanksgiving
gridlron contest in this city today.
Although getting the worst end OF
the count, A. ard NJ. ty no means
allowed the Vire einians to have a
walk and the Red and White
followers are far from GoWncast.
AS football contests, none better
20 ii,i have been desired, and fur tu o
hours fercely played game be-
tween warriors we'll matched gave
the cheering crowd occasion after
occasion to applaud some sensation
al play.
With a score against them and
with but a few minutes to play,
Coach Hegarty's charges made 6
desperate rally to stave off defeat
The ball was on Washington anc
Lees 35-yard line and following Rid
dicks plunge for five yards, Tenne1
limped back into the game for las
chance. He responded to call ant
went through the line for first down
He then added five more yards, bu
all hope was lost when he YVES throw
on the next play for two yard loss
Two pnsses were grounded and Rid
dick was forced to punt. Young
for Washington and Lee returned
and the game ended with the ball i
!. A. and MS possession about mic
field.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
SYN0nIcAL

PARKERsBuRG, April 29.-The
regular annual meeting of the Pres
byterian snyodieal Home Mission
committee of West Virginia was
held at the Chancellor hotel yester-
day and was attended by the entire
membership and was considered a
very harmonious and encouraging
session.
The matter of pushing the work
among the foreigners of the state
was taken up and appropriations
were provided for these activities.
Nine members have places on the
committee, two ministers and one
layman representing each: of three
presbyteries. That the entire men,
bership took part in the deliberations
was highly encouraging to the or
ganization. The conference came. to
a close late in the afternoon.
Those present were: Grafton
presbytery: H. t. McClelland, OF
clarksburg, chairman; Prof. j. S.
=
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
PHARoAH's RUN NEWS


The health Of this place is very
good except few cases ofmeasles.
The farmers are not making much
headway with their blowing on ac=
count Of bad weather.
Mrs. Julia Devault and children
are visiting Mrs. Anna Stanley of
White Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Michael and
children of Hagans. spent Easter
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. G. B.
Keefover.
Miss Cora Valentine was visiting
her uncle, A. N. Valentine, Saturday
and Sunday. ~ Z
Miss Lille Rice las returned to
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
.}I6e osc up ngi
ait,or. s.

The sailor who chopped OF his
thumb in order to secure his release
from the navy doubtless will be cha.
grined to discover that the only digit
Of consequence among our fighting
men is the trigger finger.
According to an Official bulletin
smoke costs Pittsburgh 100000 a
year. but the brighter credit side Of
the ledger is not shown.
Lying" says Ftheosophical ex.
pert. causes suffering Not II you
think up your story we'll in advance.
There Is no pleasing a woman. LII.
Ian Bell, now in her nineteenth
novel," seeks q divorce on the ground
that her husband has not made wise
use of the allowance she made him
from her earnings.
Bishop Hoss OF ths Methodist Epis.
copal Church declared in Missouri
town that abstinence from smoking
was sure mark OF the gentleman. A
number of his pastors removed their
eorncob pipes to applaud this sent.
ment:
Y ~, ~ e. AZ
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
Fairmont after a short visit viii, \

d. : 49, n :
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D.. Smith and
grandson, were visiting Mr.. Roy Coo.
giles Sunday.
Willie Thorn, of Flickersville,
made short call on his brother,
John and Hugh; Monday.
John Rice spent Saturday and Sun
day with his daughter, Mrs, silas
Smith, of Fairmont.
|. Miss Mabel Keefover anc Emma
Rice were visiting Miss Ethel Mus
grave Sunday.
There was short entertainment
and pie supper at the close of our
school taught by Miss Cora Valentine
several attended and all report a
good time. Some of the boys were
surprised when they discovered their
pie was made Of cotton instead Of
lemon.
Miss Ollie Smith and ocal Williams
were visiting Miss Pear Eddy Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Keefover and
daughter were visiting at "A. N. Val.
entine's Saturday evening.
Thorn and AbrotherNare having
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
coLFAx NEWS.

r ain seems 10 be the order of the
days. some people got their garden
plowed.
Those that are on the sick list
are Mr.. and Mrs. George e. Thomas,
they have both been down With
rheumatism, but are Improving.
Miss Georgia Thomas has been
sick with the rheumatism, but is
better at this writing.
Mrs. William Hankins has had the
grippe and sore throat, but is up and
and going around. &
Our school closed April 18th with
an exhibition at night, All reported
a fine time.
Miss Nellie Raikes from Holly
Grove, Upsher county, taught the
term and she had a successful school
and was liked by all the scholars
and parents, all the community
around and we are sorrow to- have
her leave, but hope. she will come
back next winter. Those that came,
from town to the exhibition were
Lloyd Grapes, Edgar Moore, James
.Raikes. iona Cunningham and Glenn
Raikes, from Holly Grove.
Miss Cora Price. teacher of tho
Valley Bend school closed her school
18th, with an exhibition at night. A
crowd of calfax people went over on
a hay wagon. All reported fine !
time.
Miss Nichols and Mr.. Fred Haw-
.kins was visiting Misses Mary and
Lula Shaver at Bentons Ferry, Sun.
day.
Mrs. Watson Carpenter and chil-
dren were visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
George Thomas and family Sunday
afternoon. q
Mr.. and Mrs. Lodnie Loudon we're
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Dote Little,
Sunday.
Miss Ruth Keener Of Winfield,
who has been visiting Johnnie
Keeuer for the past few days has re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. a., Morris and.
daughter Doris and son. Harry, Of.
Fairmont, spent Easter with the
formers parents. *
f|ll go "a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
RMS Is a Perfect Pattern.

BE sure to state right size, measuring
over the fullest part Of the bust for di:
mensions.
1t may be Obtained by filling out the.
coupon and enclosing 10 cents in
stamps or coin to the Pattern Depart
ment of this paper
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
RUSSELL FREEIAND IN JAZZ.

Russell Rreeland is in the county
jail where he was placed yesterday
bysconstable Straight. He is charged
with having taken some clothing and
two pistols from the armory building
on jackson street. He will have n
hearing before Justice Musgroye in a
few days.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
ISubseniption of
$50 Of More


The following subscriptions Of nj:
~ dollars and over were received at
the noon meeting today: ~
H. W, showalter, 5000. ZOO. IS
The United Woolen Mills Co.,
100000. 4 ~ ~
Smith HOOD, iJrs $4,000.
Mr.. and Mrs: Harvey shain, $50.
Geo: E. Miller $4,000.
Rosebud Fuel Co., 5000. a.
=. W. Howard, M. d., $500. 90.
Mrs. E. w. Howard, 10000.
W: R. Crane Drug ca, $4,000.
Mountain City Lodge, No. as, X. OF
P., $4,000. d
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse. LeMasters,
$4,000.
A. ]: Hess, Warrington, 5000. ?
Fl. G. Howard and wife, $4,000.
John w. Mason, $4,000. ~.
Holt Drug Co.. $4,000.
chas. B. Highland. 10000.
South Side Pharmacy Co., 10000.
Mountain City Drug Co., 10000.
John P. Hart, $4,000.
Geo. e. Amos. $4,000.
Anonymous. through DR.. Durrett.
SO, 100000.
Monongah Glass Co., 100000.
Virginia & Pittsburgh Coal Co.,
$4,000. q
A. B. Fleming. 100000.
Owens Bottle Machine Co.. ST.
$4,000.
Louis Raffetto. $4,000.
7 : John Y. Hite, $4,000.
Martins Drug Store, $4,000.
J: A: Graham, NJ. D., additional.
$4,000. n
R. C. Jones, $4,000. ae4-.
f Cash. $4,000.
E. W: strickler, M. D., additional
$4,000.
W. H. Kunst, NJ. D. $4,000.
NJ. W. Ogden, s50.OO.&
I. A. Neill, $4,000.
Mrs. S. L. Watson, $4,000.
Anonymous, through Mrs. j. r.
Phillips, $4,000.
The following pledges were re-
ported today at noon:
Household of Ruth No. 1872,
eliza T. jackson, secy.), $500.
McElfresh s. s. Glass. $500.
Luther C. E. Society, s25.OQ.
Talbot and Bennett, $4,000.
The NJ. NJ. Nelly class in Fair
mont High school subscribed $3.50
from fifteen of their number.
Any of the friends who own auto
mobiles will confer a great favor by
the use of their cars for
to enable the workers in
a clear sweep of the city.
Telephone headquarters $4,000 or W..
/. Lydic. a.
: Marion Lodge No. II, !. o. o. F.,
Of Fairmont pledged $4,000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29

\
= Those that were calling on Austin
satterfield and family Sunday were
Mrs. VIM. Satterheld and family and
MIR: and Mrs: Harry sattertleld and
son Glenn. Mr.. and Mrs. Enos Sat-.
terrified, Mrs. Dora Irons, Miss Lulu
llendrick. &
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Carpenter Of
Fairmont was visiting MIR. WITH
Irons. Is
Mrs. Mary Louden was shopping
in Fairmont Tuesday. &
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Little of Fair
mont was visiting at the formers,
parents Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Haw-
kins for a few days.
Mr.. Austin satterfleld was a BUST
ness caller in Fairmonts Tuesday. &
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
Holmes On Scene.
BY AssocIATEp PnFss. !; - :.

ny AsS0GfATEp PRESS.i - &
HINTON, IVA, Apr. 29.-J. A..
Holmes, director oftsthe Bureau Of
Mines. arrived here from Washington
today and was taken to Eccles by
automobile Hesshould. reach there
early this afternoon, when he will
take charge Of the rescue work.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29

good success with their little chicks
this spring and are building fine
poultry house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Nelly and fam
lily were visiting at Mr.. ]. W.,Wil-
l:ams Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Fletcher and son were
calling on Mrs. Sarah Rice last even
ing.
Mr.. Carney Brock and Miss Anna
Smith were visiting Mr.. Clyde Nee
ly's one evening last week.
rM. and Mrs. Willis Musgrave and
little daughter. Eva Pearl. were Wis
ting at Ezz Neely's Sunday.
Miss Ollie Smith was calling on.
Miss Mabel Keefover Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Valentine spent
Sunday at J. G. Rice's.
]. suEBEcK.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
"FRIENDp VILLA.

Without tile backing of Villa,
"Presidentf carranzas highsflown
pronuncfamento Is as harmless as a
soap-boa orators speech. He is
President Of d provisional govern
ment that exists only by the force OF
Villas army, and when the moment
for decision comes Pancho brushes
him aside.
This mule-driver turned general
is tndeniably q military genius, and
II is an old saying that every great
commander Is something OF praeti-
cal statesman. Villa hits the bulls
eye when he tells the American
agent:
Why all Europe would laugh at
us If we went TO war with you. They
would say: That little drunkard,
Huerta, has drawn them into the
tangie Mt last.
Huertass plan to force the United
States to intervene was designed to
bring the rebels into camp TO rally
them around him to repel foreign in
vasion. Garranza was fooled. Villa
saw through the trick and refused
to walk into llis trap. 1t is not for
nothing that they tcall:him villa the
Fox
Pancho Is ruthless, violent. cruel,
an nntamed barbarian, perhaps; but
II we cannot clasp him to our bosom
as friend, We are indeed lucky in
not having toSaght the only Mexican
ON either side who seems to have
the punch Of a real general. -
baltimore Sun.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
GO0DYSHOWINc

The hospital beneflt given at the
Dixie Theatre yesterday and last
night, was q great success. The
Hospital fund will be swelled by ov.
er 500 by this benefit.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29

Stewart, ,Morgantown; the Rev; G.
w. Pollock, Buckhannon, secretary:
the Rev. E. "A. culley, Petersburg;
G. /. Wilson, sistersville: William
Hall, Cairo; Wheeling presbytery:
the Rev. W. E. Owen, New cumber-
land; Col. Robert Whiteing, and j.
NJ. Potter, treasurer, Wheeling.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
CONDITION Serious.

Mrs. Cassandra Mansfield, who un-
derwent an operation recently at
Cook hospital and who improved for
a time in a satisfactory manner, is
more and her condition is considered
critical. She is the mother of Mar
ager F. X. Mansfield Of the Bell
comnopv
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-29
PRESBYTERIAN BROTHERHOOD,

The men of the congregation of
the First Presbyterian Church will
meet at the church on Thursday
evening, April 3Oth ut $500 o'clock
to organize a Presbyterian Brother
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-17
FIGHT HIGH PASSENGER RATES
Three Men File Protests With the Pub
lie Service Commission

Protests against the proposed in
crease of railroad passenger rates were
received by the Public Service Commits
sion to-day.
w. H. Worrilow, president of the
Lebanon Steel Foundry, believes the in
crease on some forms of commutation
is reasonable and he would be willing
to pay proportionate increase on a
1O0-trip ticket, but for the railroads to
abolish the use Of this ticket entirely
is an injustice to their patrons.
William A. McCrea, of Chelten ave-
nue., Philadelphia, objects to the with
drawal of the so and 100-trip tickets.
The present rate for a ride from Chel-
ten avenue to Broad street on the Penn
sylvania Railroad is 1926 by using a
1OO-trip' ticket. When this is withdrawn
each ride, or single ticket, will cost IS
cents, an increase of 125 per cent.
Samuel D. Craig, of Sharon Hill.
says it does not seem just that the rail
roads should be permitted to give to
their employees and their families free
transportation and expect the general
public to pay this item of cost.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-17
late WAR news SUMMARY

Storms and floods, the enormous loss
of life and the strain of incessant fight
ing apparently have taxed to the limit
of human endurance the opposing forces
facing each other in the death struggle
in Belgium and Northern France. An
other lull has come in the great battle,
which presumably is but the prelude to
one more desperate effort. To-day's re-
ports from the front indicate that as
saults by infantry and cavalry have
been abandoned for the moment, except
for minor engagements, and that only
the artillery is continuing operations
with vigor undiminished.
Meanwhile the fighting continues on
many other fields. The Russian invasion
of Turkish territory from Caucasus has
been halted. The great campaign of the
Russians against the Austro- German
armies proceeds with varying fortunes
in different localities, with chief inter
est now centering in the German Of
Continued on Seventh Paxe