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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
A PERlLOUS CROSSING.
They Got Safely Over and Then Cairo
Curious Climax.

They Got Safely Over and Then Cairo
Curious Climax.
Mrs, Exc stood on crowded corner
when the traffic was at it's height, star
ing at the thick. tangled come and 90
Of motorcars aud drays pad Calls, ana
not daring to venture in among the
dangers Of that moving mass
"A1ay cross the street with YOU
madam
She turned and saw an elderly
stranger with lifted hat and gallant
smile.
"Oh, thank YOU" said Mrs. Exc.
And the stranger grasped her arm with
a firm grip. and together they plunged
boldly into the wild crush of vehicles.
In and out, right and left. UP and
down, they ZigZagged. at Imminent
peril of life and limb. Pedestrians on
the sidewalk stopped and looked At
them. Drivers and chauffeurs shouted
and swore at them. 1t was plain to
all that they were In unusual danger.
The escort Of Mrs. Exc. still wearing
his gallant smile. still grasping her arm
firmly. seemed to make no effort &c
avoid the oncoming vehicles. He dart
ed erratical!y and yet calmly this way
and that
At last by miracle the other side
was reached Mrs. Exc then Jerkee
her arm away from her escorts grasp
and. with Il look Of scorn, she said:
ITS 40 thanks to you that we were
not both killed. Why, the way YOU
| positively courted danger one would
think you were blind!"
Madam. am Blind he replied
That's why | asked If l could eros
| with you."-New York Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor of
the will of Talithia Harrell, late of
Halifax county, this is to notify all
persons having claims against her
estate to present them to me at
once. II not presented in one year
from date, this notice will be plead
ed in bar of their recovery. All
persons indebted to said estate viii
please make immediate settlement
This 9th fanua~v 1911
W. G.. HEDGEPETH,
Executor o. !ai;thia Harrell, dee &
Hobgood, 4 &. 1856
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
SKOBELEV, THE taADCAP.
Miilst Thought Him Almost Reincar-
natioH Ct Napo!eon.

Miilst Thought Him Almost Reincar-
nation CT Napo!san..
few days before he sailed for Eu-
rope On the trip which ended with
his death on the Titanic. Frank D.
Millet said to a friend in his studio:
"Skobelev: How we'll l remember
him! We used to call him the Mad
cap. That was when he SWAN the
Danube against orders, dashed into
Plevna without re-enforcenents and
committed other little fndiscretons
Of that sort which only mailman or
a genius would attempt.
Later l came to recognize him as
almost reincarnation Of Napoleon
His ambition was literally about the
same as Napoleon's. He wanted Rus
STA to conquer the world. stood with
him once on the heights above Con-
stanunople|t was in March, 1873, Just
before the treaty OF San Stefano-
when he outlined to me his schemes,
which began with the absorption of
the Ottoman empire, then extended to
conquest Of India and concluded
with piratical designs on England in
Europe.
ut was unbelievably naive, and I
| should have dismissed the talk as the
| ver1est moonshine had l not been q
witness during the preceding months
to the mans rise from an inferior po
s1tion, where he was under a cloud
to lieutenant generakhip, with which
he had become the hero Of the war
He was then the practical hand which
Russia held on Turkeys throat HI
died only few years later, miserable
wasted, futile. A strange man, O
great man; think the most remark
able man I have ever known."-Rich
| ard Barry In Century.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Gettinu Even With the Parson

Parson Wheeler was invited out one
afternoon for Il motorcar ride with
one of his friends. The minister. who
enjoyed all outdoor sports. was very
enthusiastic over motoring. SO he was
allowed to drive the car. While speed
ing along be was stopped by con
stable and ordered to the station house
We'll" said the captain. after listen
ing tc their story, you say you were
going at only fifteen miles an hour. but
the constable declares You were trav.
cling at forty. Now. l don't like tc
doubt the word Of either Of you. Can
you think why he insists you were
travelling at that rate of speed? Is
there any grudge he owes you:''
NO" said the clergyman thought
fully. NO, can't think Of anything
unless it is that l married him foul
years age" Lippincott's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Notice

Having qualified as administrator
OF the estate Of Annie R. Lawrence,
deceased, late of Halifax county,
State Of North Carolina, this is to
notify all persons having claims
against said deceased to exhibit them
to the undersigned on or before
the 22ld day Of January, 1915, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar Of
their recovery All persons in.
debted to said estate will please
make Immediate payment.
This January 22nd, 1914.
w. 0. LAWRENCE,
l-22-6w Administrator.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Alternatives.

A stalwart young German applied
for 4 position on farm. AS he walk
ed into the barn he addressed the
farmer. Hey. mister, will you Job
me?''
will l WHAT
''Will you job me? Make me work
yet"
"Oh, see; you want Il job said the
farmer. well. how much DO you
want a month";
Il tell ycu. If you eat me ON del
farm l come for fife dollars. but fol
twenty-five dollars eat myself at
Schmidt's." -National Food Magazine.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Notice..

Fair warning to all persons! We,
the Undersigned do hereby forbid
any :.g;,l all persons from hunting
WIZ, gun or dog on our lands under
penalty Of the lay. We will try to
stick IL what we say. Our lands
adioin the lands Of the N. c. Lum-
Der Co, J. C. Branch, Noah Biggs,
Balfour Dunn ond others.
TSignedl VIII J. Partine, Henry
Weeks, E. r. Weeks. L. w. Barn
hill, j. +. Lawrence, L. E. DeBerry
c. E. Pope, w. B. Barnhill, Reuben
Clark. t-2-15
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Real Pleasant.

Widowed Father Ito his ten-year-old
1aughter)-Do you know. Minnie,
that your governess is going to get
married: Minnie-Im so glad to get
rid Of the hateful thing. l was afraid
she was never going to leave us. Who
is she going to marry? Widowed Fa-
her-Me-I.ondon Telegraph
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
A " inter Cough.

A stubborn. n ,ov rg. denress;,o
cough hangs on. racks the BODY.
weakens the lungs. and often leads
to serious results. TIE first dose
OF pr. Kings New Discovery gives
relief. Henry D. Sanders. of Caven-
dish. was threatened with consump-
ton, after having pneumonia. He
writes: DIR. Kings New Discovery
ought TO be in every family: It Is
Certainly the best of all medicines
Tor coughs, colds or lung trouble"
Good for children's coughs. Money
BACK II not satisfied. Price soc. and
and $1.OO. At all druggists.
II. 2. Bucklen & Co..
Philadalphia. or 1t Tnn;.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Horrible Blotclles OF Eczema


Quickly cured by DR.. Hohson'<
Eczema Ointment. e.. P. Caldwell.
of New Orleans. La, states: My
doctor advised me to tly Or. Hob.
sons Eczema Silve.' | used three
boxes Of Ointm emit and three cakes
of Dr. Hobson's Derma Zema Soap.
To-day | have not spot anywhere
on my body and can say am cure !.
It will do the sa3.e for YOU Its
soothing, healing, an'iseptic actIo:
will rid you Of al SKIN hanors
blackheads, p;nplsss, Eczema biotch-
es, red unsightly sores. and leaves
your skin clean and healthy. Get {
box to-day. Guaranteed. All drug
gists, Soc, or by mail
Pfeifer Chemical Co,
Philadelphia or St. Louis
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Doubles of Famous Men.

TennysOn, who resembled Dickens.
had. despite disparity of years, an al
most perfect double" in Sir Leslie
Stephen. Perhaps it is similarity Of
occupation or interests that breeds re-
semblance, for Professor Scl1rader WIS
so like Huxley that even their intimate
friend Grant Duff mistoOk enc for the
other, and Sir Laurence Alma-Tade-
ma was scarcely distinguishahle from
his brother artist. Du Maurier. The
theory. however, hardly accounts for
the ludicrous resemblance Of Edmund
Yates and the late shah Of Persia
London Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Just Accident.

Il don't see what claim you have for
this accident insurance., said the
agent. You We're thrown out Of a
wagon, ! admit, but. on your own
statement, you were not hurt"
''Well, wasn't it by the inerest accl-
dent l escaped injury" suggested tho
claimant-Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Naming tho Picture.

The artist was of the impfessionist
school. He had just given the last
touches to a purple and blue canvas
when his wife came into the studio
My dear" said he, this is the land
scape ! wanted you to suggest a title
for"
why not call it Homer" she said
after long look.
Homer Whyg'
Because there's no place like it.
she replied meekly.-Glasgow Times.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
A Wider Field.

81 think I'll be Il trained nurse. / see
many nurses marry millionaires"
81 would earnestly advise you to
try the stage. Of course some million
aires go to hospitals. but more of them
go to the musical comedies. Louis
vile COurier-JOurnal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
The Same Medicine.

Doctor, do you remember three
years ago that you predicted positively
that l would be dead man in six
weeks?"
why, yes, p
well, I've got friend in the mex,
room who is Respondent about him
self. Just tell him there Is no hope 70,
him. will your"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Humors of Aviation,

Fair Damsel-Aren't you afraid when
YOU go un in the air? Ariator-Well.
| must admit | sometimes feel q sort
Of groundless apprehension.-Pea Pearson 8
Weekly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
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noA emsssId II pu1 az 1o1 non 1snm
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tAoo1 @ueA noA II .IeAs4vuM purx
Aux 20 pooS 10 14T3uenb uIe}1ao : conn
Qua o. A1ssseoeu 81 4IoA 10 x,,arunb
uI1aIso = 9sqa ST e1navu 10 MpI eur
'Nu7 s.eln@eN
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12

kno" taking
Plnteo on label showing
veataa m aaste Form It has Malaria
and loss of
Relieves @ nae slcky Children ut puging
ana
True Tonic and Sure
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
A Solemn Critic.

A Solemn Critic.
local band was one day playing at
Dumfernline when an old weaver came
up and asked the bandmaster what
that was they were playing
That is the Death Of Nelson" SOL
emily replied the bandmaster.
"Ay, man." remarked the weaver.
we haze given him an awful deathv'-
Glasgow News
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Biockhead.

Blockhead.
Sapleigh-The barber wanted to SINCE
my hair. but said no. Smart-Your
caution was commendable. He might
nave started wood f1re.-Roston
Transcript.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
A "Piace If Learnino"

A "Piaee Of Learning"
Sydney Smith. once being asked why
certain college was called place of
learning. replied that, although a great
many had been there to get learning.
no one had ever taken learning away:
hence 1t was quite appropriately
named.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12

Quite q Long Way.
Does it cost much to feed the gf-
raffes?''
mo: you see little goes long
ways with them"-Harvard IAmpoon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Mo 0anuar.

No Danger.
Rich Father fear that young man
of yours is living beyond his means
Daughter-Oh. no. papa; he hasn's
any.-Boston Transcript
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12

Hard work Is still the road to pros
per1ty and there Is no other.-Beuia
min Franklin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
Doing HE Best.

Sportsman (after his tenth miss)-
Oh. hang the birds! Keeper-Sorry.
sir, but we amt got no string, but If
you likes to let me have the gun I'll
shoot 'eIn for you.-Pearson's Weekly
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12
WHENEVER YOU NEED
A GENERAL TONIC : TAKE GROVES

valuable as General Tonic because it Acts on the LIVER
DfivSS out Malaria, Enrches the Blood and Builds Up
ne wnole system For Grown People and Children.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12

Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Went Cara
The worst cases, no matter of how long standing
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DE-.
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. II relieve.
Rain and Heals at the same time. &c. Soc. 81 90
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-12

Philadelphia or ST, Loni..
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-03
GEN. WOTHERSPOON
FOR CHIEF OF STAFF
Gen. Leonard Wood to be Sue
ceeded by Assistant.
GEN. SCOTT, ASSISTANT
"eh' WOOD to Assume Command of
Eastern Department of
the Army

Washington. AnriI Moio c..
William w wo,hora.
o,+ '' Spooh' no" assist
'i'' 'ilel Vi stan OF the United States
army, has been selected to succeed
Major Gen Leonard Wood nc cbiof 90
staff at tba ord &C Co.,,
At, 90 ~ "oou Cerih'
"Iis Eeh Hugh L.. Scott,
commanding the troops at Fort Bliss
Texas. will be assistant cbief of s+o 60
Gen. Wood will ,ssu,,o o,,,,..,
tbo r,a... ''ii'il"hu OF
department with head
quarters at Governors Island, New
York.
The annointmo,+ or Co,,
sroo,, " "'I'e'-
''''' oI stan mas been
ordered expected as it was i'm accord
ance with the practice Of promoting
the assistants or tho s+or ~. c.,
n1,co c. 81. VIC III 81
'''' interest OF the army
''"''''u III IN" selection OF an aSSis-
tdnt chief of staff who might i'm turn
succeed Gen Wotncrsnoo, ,,.I,o, l,.
latter retircs. ON acco,Int or ro,nI, i,,,.
the age limit novt Ho,or,I,o,. '''''7
BLISS RETrT-SE,D TOD
\ short timo ,go n bod I,oo,, .t,,,,,,
settled that the nosition or o.si.t,,,t
chief should he tapdercJ 10 B,.;,, ~,
Tasller II RIies in cor,r,o,,5 20 Im ~,
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-03
POLICE COMMITS
SIONER RESIGNS
Douglas ). Mckay Notifies Mayor
Mitchell lie Wants to Quit
hN Nnril ID.

New York, April 1.-PoIice Com
missioner Douglas |. Mckay has res
lgned to take effect not later than
April 10, became known today. His
letter said, however, that he would
prefer to have the resignation take
effect Immediately.
The resignation of Mckay had
been in Mayor Mitchers hands since
last Friday.
Commissioner Mckay declined to
give his reasons for resigning. 1t
was assumed at police headuuarters
that he wished to re-enter private
business His reasons were con-
tanned in his letter to the MAYOR.
Mckay said, and the executive was at
liberty to make the communication
public.
IF he does not cannot say anv-
thing while l am connected with the
department" said the commissioner.
Mayor Mitchell said he has had no
fault to find with Mckay, who has
been commissioners about three
months. Mckay wanted to quit
the Office some time ago, said the
mayor, but remained while there
was possibility that Col Geo w.
Goethals would consent to become
commissioner. But the State Legis-
lature killed the mayors police bill
to amend the city charter so that
Col. Goethals would be willing to
take the post. The mayor today de-
clined to give out McKay's letter or
say when the resignation would take
effect.
Mckay formerly was deputy com
missioner. He was appointed commits
sioner as successorto Phalander Wal
do. II was understood at the time
that the appointment was temporary
There was report today that the
mayors secretary, Arthur Woods once
a deputy police commissioner, would
be appointed to the post.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-03
Still i'm Poor Health.

Wilmington Special to Charlotte
Observer April 1.-Rt. Rev. Robert
Strange. Bishop of the Diocese of
East Carolina, who was stricken with
a severe illness n New York last Oc-
tober soon after his arrival there to
attend the General Convention of the
Episcopal Church. continues in feeble
health and will not be able to return
to his work before fall and possibly
not then. He is at Lawrenceville, Va.
which is the old home OF Mrs.
Strange. The attending physician has
advised that Bishop Strange cannot
take up his labors before Fall.
In the absence OF Bishop Strange.
Rt. Rev. w a. Guerry of Charleston,
Bishop of South Carolina, will visit
the Wilmington parishes April 21 and
22 and have charge of the confrma-
tion serves. He may also visit the
Church at Southport.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-03
Florence Bride n Suicide.

Florence, April 1.-Nita Parrott
Clark, bride Of less than a year of
Howard Clark. a we'll to do farmer.
eight miles from this city, shot her
self through the temple yesterday
afternoon at dusk, dying instantly.
Domestic unhappiness is said to have
led to the suicide.
Mrs. Clark belonged to large and
influential family OF Darlington coun
ty. Clark also belongs to one OF the
best families in Florence county.
The affair has created profound ag-
itation.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-03
VILLA TAKES TORREON
AFTER BLOODY BATTLE
Carranza Receives News of the
Victory.
SOUNDS SIGNAL IN JUAREZ
Dus,ers Notes Give First Voice to Re-
joicing of ConstitptionaIists-
Trenches and Fen4es Passed.

Juarez, Mex, April 2.-Torreon
fell completely into the hands of the
rebels at 1920 o'clock tonight. ac-
cordlng to announcement made here
tonight by Gen. Venustiano Carranza
me news first was announced to
the world when the bugler in front
OF CarranZa's residence blew the
staccato notes of victory. The pacan, h,
Carranza said, was sounded hcre even
petore 1t was heard in Torrcon. villa
ueiaying out of compliment TO his
chief.
The meagre bulletins eXcitedIv an
nouncing victory after the bloodiest
series OF battles known to modern
Mexico said that Villa captured n
large number of prisoners and that
the heeing federal remnant was be-
Ing pursued
whether NelasCO, the federal COM
mander, was captured was not stated
mere was heavy fighting today, it is
understood, and the end came when
atter capturing the three remaining
barracks held i'm the city by the fed
erals, the rebels stormed the trenches
ana barbed wire ontanglements of
Canyon dc Guarache
The prisoners captured are believ-
ed TO have been the defend. RS of the
barracks, while the troops i'm the
canyon. which forms an egress from
the hill girt city, were able to cs-
cane.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-03
HORSE SHOW POSTPONED.
Wet Grounds Cause Delay at Camden
Opening Yesterday.

Camden Special to Charleston News
and Courier April 1.-The 9Th an
nual horse show was postponed This
afternoon on account of wet
grounds. The show will open to-
morrow afternoon promptly at 3 o.
clock, Practically every merchant i'm
Camden signed a petition circulated
agreeing to close their stores at
2:3O O'Clock to allow their clerks TO
attend the show, both Thursday and
Friday. This is the first time in the
six years history of the show that
it has had to be postponed. Visitors
from all sections of the State are
here for the show.
Sam Riley, of Atlanta, is to Judge
the show. Mr.. Riley is an cxperienc-
ed horseman, having assisted lin
Judging in various shows through
out the South and West He is now
connected with one of the largest
stock yards of Atlanta, where ship
ments of horses from the West are
graded and passed upon
by attiliating itself with the South
Carolina Show Association there has
been added enthusiasm in the local
Shoy and an increased number OF
out-ot-town entries. There are fiftv
out-of-town horses here to be cX-
hibited, a majority of them coming
from Greenville, Sumter. Darlington
Columbia, Asheville and Kershaw.
The polo classes will include eX-
hibitors from New York, levoland
and other points.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-03
Interest I'm y. q @. Cnses.

Quite a number OF our citizens
have been in Chester this week at
tending court, at which cases growing
out of the wreck on the Lancaster G.
Chester Railway at HoopeT's creek
last July, are to be tried. What is
regarded as the strongest case against
the road, that OF Isabella F. Clifton.
Administrative, VS.. the Lancaster e.
Chester Railway and Leroy Springs
is now I'm progress OF trial and the
verdict is being awaited here with
interest. The stockholders of the
l.. & G. road are all our fellow citi-
zens and It's officers are our leading
business men and because OF what
they and the road have done for
Lancaster. 1t is to be hoped that no
large verdicts will be found.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-03
Sottile Sole Owner OF the isle of
Palms.

Charleston. April flames Sot-
tie, president of the Charleston Isle
of Palms Traction Co.. and the Isle
of Palms Development Co.. yester-
day became sole owner of the Isle of
Palms when a deal was closed with
the Long Island Improvement and
Construction Co. by which he ac-
Quired for the sum of $4,000 the
lower section Of the Isle Of Palms
bordering on Beach Inlet and the
upper section of the island extend
ing from the pavilion ground to De-
wees Inlet
Some three years ago Mr. Sottile
bought the amusement section OF the
Isle Of Palms including the pavilion
property and cottages, and a year
ago he bought the Charleston Isle OF
Palms Traction Co the railroad
rights of way and the terminal
site.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-03
Woodrow Wilson Regrets Having LEFT
Davidson

Davidson Special to Charlotte
Observer Aprial President Mar
tin returned this morning from his
trip to Washington and points north.
notably New York. He tells his
friends OF brief but altogether
pleasant visit that he had to the
White House President Wilson re-
ceived him cordially and made it
clear that he had not forgotten his
days at Davidson as a student. i'm fact
mentioning by name several OF his
friends OF that date, notably Colonel
Martin and other members of his
family
The President also expressed re-
gret that i'll health had compelled
his withdrawal from Davidson at the
end OF his freshman year.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-03
MISS TYLER OUT.
Surrenders CourtIand Office TO Her
Successor

successor.
Norfolk, Va. April Miss Matte
T.. TYLER, granddaughter OF John Ty-
leC, tenth President of the United
States. today surrendered the Court
land, Va, postoffice which she had
held for 16 years, and turned over its
affairs TO b. A. Williams appointed
by Postmaster General Burleson from
civil Service. Mr.. Villains bore the
endorsement of Representative f. f.
Holland OF the Second Virginia Dis
trict
Miss Tyler refused to surrender the
office when Mr.. Williams presented
the commission after Miss Tyler's re-
turn from Washington yesterday. Mr..
Williams telegrapher to Washington
for Instructions. Miss Tyler today re-
ceived telegram from the Depart
ment directing her to turn the Court
land Office over to Mr. Williams and
this he promptly did