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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
METHODIST HAVE ADJOURNED.
In Session 18 Days the QuadrenniaI
Annual Conference Closes.

ANNUAL conference Closes.
Oklahoma City, Okla.-After being
In session for 10 days the quadrenial
general conference of the Methodist
episcopal Church, South, formally adj
]ourned The selection of the place
for holding the next conference has
been entrusted to a special commit
tee named for that purpose. It is gem
orally believed that either Richmond.
Va, or Atlanta, Ca, will be chosen,
both cities having extended pressing
invitations.
Despite the fact that strenuous ef-
forts were made to clear the decks
OF all business at night session, ad-
1ournment came with many petitions,
memorials and resolutions still on the
calendar. The majorit,- of the dele
gates will remain in the city for a day
or so, numerous board meetings hay-
ing been called to meet Immediately
after the adjournment of the con-
ference.
Interest in the last sessions CEN
tered in the decision of the confer
ence to not again submit to the an
nual conference the question Of chang
ing the name of the church; the ad-
option of committee report recon-
mend1ng stricter regulations of evan
gellsts travelling within the bounds of
the conference and the adoption of
the resolution that both sides have
Tour years consecutive Jurisdiction in
the various mission fields.
At the afternoon cocciop +1,o $50.
mlttee on education recommended
that 100000 be raised annually, to
be spent at the discretion of the
board of education and that all money
due the theological department of
Vanderbilt University to June 80, 1914.
he paid
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Roosevelt is RESTING.

Oyster Bay, N. Y.-To all appear.
ances Theodore Roosevelt has recov
cred entirely from the effects of his
trip into the South American iungles
-Four days at Sycamore Hill have
brought back his full measure of
strength. AS he sat on the broad
veranda of his home he appeared to
be as fit physically as before he went
away. The colonel held long coun.
Gil OF war with few political asso
cfates. The political outlook in New
York and Ohio was taken nm
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Detectives Assert Innocence

Atlanta, Ga.-Declaring their only
crime his been possibly the public
announcement of our belief in Leo
Franks innocence" Daniel S. Lehon
Southern manager for William J.
Burns, the detective, issued a state
ment here defending himself and fell
low operatives of the charge of using
improper methods in obtaining affidav-
It's which were used in an effort to oh
tain a new trial for the factory SUPER
intendent. Mr. Lehon was indicted
Tor suoordlnation of perjury in connec-
ton with the case of Frank.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Labor Leaders Declare War.

Washington.-The American FEEDER
alton of Labor has declared war on
President Wilson's trust program. The
proposals to exempt labor unions
from the operation of the Sherman
antitrust law is the cause Of the fric-
ton. 1t is attacked as too narrow.
relations have been strained between
the administration and representatives
OF the federation. The latter now will
attempt to organize the friends of or
gained labor in the house against rhe
Clarion antitrust bills.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
S|LL|MAA SAFE
IN MEXICO CITY
OFFICIALS AT WASHINGTON ARE
MUCH RELIEVED WHEN HE
WAS HEARD FROM
REBELS ENTER SATILLO
Leaders of ConstitutionaIists Are Di-
vided to Representation at
Peace Conference.

Washington.-The Mexican negotla.
tons at Niagara Falls received the
earnest attention of administration Of
ficials. Several exchanges occurred
between the American delegates and
officials here and the situation was
reviewed at the cabinet meeting, at
ter which further advices went for
ward to the American delegates
COlncldent with these exchanges
there were frequent expressions of the
view in administration quarters that
the COnStitutiOnaliSt element should
be brought into the mediation proceed
ings. It has become evident that this
question of Constituencies partici
patton has brought about divided coun-
sells among the Constitutionalists
Some desire participation at least to
the extent of having a representative
at Niagara Falls to give information
as it has been stated they will. Others
still maintain that their best course is
to withhold entirely from the proceed
ings.
Whether this division will upset
plans for sending a spokesman to the
mediators Or will give way before the
strong desire of the administration to
have the Constituencies represent
ed is not clear It was said the mat
ter had not been passed on finally by
General CarranZa.
SiIliman Is Safe
One of the most threatening COM
plications to mediation was removed
when definite word reached the state
department that Vice Consul John R.
Silliman, arrested at Saltillo and long
sought for, had arrived at Mexico City,
accompanied by the British vice consul
at Saltillo, Mr.. Macmillan
While, however, Silliman himself is
safe, there remain several grave fea-
lures connected with his arrest I'm
official reports have indicated that he
was placed under arrest while acting
as United States consul, was i'm
prisoned, tried as a spy and condemn
ed to death. Also that the United
States consulate was entered and the
official archives taken. These indig-
mites, if officially verified, remain to
be atoned for in the ultimate settle
ment
Rebels Enter SaitiIIo.
General Carranza notified Constitu-
tionalist headquarters here that the
Constituencies srE>ies had entered
Saltillo, evacuated by the federal gar
'iSOn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Methodist Conference.

Oklahoma City, Okla-Upon reas-
sembling the pending question before
the conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal church, South, was the discus
sion of the report of the committee
ON episcopacy. This matter was un-
der consideration when the confer.
ence adjourned. Limitation Of the ten
ure of office Of presiding elders and
recommendations for the retirement of
Bishop A. w. Wilson, of Baltimore, the
senior bishop CT the church, on ac-
count of age, were included in a report
Of the committee on episcopacy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
General SickIes' Will

New York.-Tne will of the late Mai
Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, which was read
at the Slckles residence, named as
his heirs three Of his grandchildren
Daniel b. Sickles, 1O-year-old son of
Stanton Sickles; Christopher Cracken-
thorpe, IL years old, and Ida Blanche
Crackenthorpe, II, children of Mrs. Ida
Slckles Crackenthorpe, whose husband
is connected with the British consular
service. A legacy of $4,000 was left
to Gen. Horatio King and smaller leg
acies to servants.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Cornell Wins With the Oars

Ithaca, ~ Y.-Cornell Varsity and
freshman Fights cleare1y demonstrate
ed their superiority over the Princeton
and Yale crews here by capturing both
two mile events. The varsity race.
which was started first, was DELAYED
until almost nightfall by the ebony
condition OF the Cayuga Lake course
In this event Cornell got the jump, but
at 100 feet Princeton pressed into
the lead. At the one mile point Cor
nell drew ahead of the Tigers. leav-
ing Princeton and Yale to fight it ont
for second place.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Fruit Cror PROMISING

Washington.-General prospects for
large yield Of fruits of all kinds,
with the possible exception of peaches,
have not been equaled at any time
within the past decare, save in 1912
according to the report of the United
States chamber of commences COM
mittee on statistics and standards on
the condition of fruit as of May last.
The report dealt with all fruits of CON-
mercial Importance, including apples.
peaches, pears, plums and prunes,
grapes, oranges, lemons, grapefruit
and straw berries.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
French Premier Nav Resinn.

Paris, France.-It is reported that
Castor Doumergue intends to resign
from the premiership before the open.
ing of the session of the French parlia.
ment. 1t is understood he believes the
ministry's task is ACCOMPLISHED and
that the new situation calls for new
men. The recent elections resulted in
considerable gain for the Socialists
The entire political situation turns on
the three years military service which
the Socialists oppose.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Roosevelt Homeward Bound.

New York.-Theodore Roosevelt's
journey from the jungles of Brazil will
terminate with his arrival at Saga.
more Hill, his home in Oyster Bay,
Long Island. From his, South Ameri-
can explorations the former president
is returning nearly we'll man after
a siege of serious illness, due to hard
ships and privations he encountered
according to Capt. Andrew Alexander
of the Booth liner Dunston, which ar.
rived here from Brazil Roosevelt was
a passenger on the Dunston four DAYS,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Battleship 20 the Rescue,

Galveston, Texas.-The Norwegian
steamship Atlantis, which left Calves
ton, May II, for Tampico, with ninety
eight passengers, is aground 100 miles
north of Tampico, and tugs have been
ordered to her rescue. All the passen-
gers have been taken off by the Unit.
ed States battleship Connecticut, &C.
cording to information received here.
No details of any accident to the. At
lantis were given, but wireless mes
sages for tugs were urgent, and said
that the steamer was pounding to
pieces
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Reserve Bank ORGANIZED.

Observation-Disclosures reserve bank and
district has been technically organized.
The certificate organization was sign
ed by A. C. Clewis, president, and J.
A. Griffin, cashier of the Exchange
National bank of Tampa, Fla, on its
way to Washington. Mr.. Clewis and
Mr.. Griffin are two of the best known
bankers of Florida. Both are former
Georgians. Mr.. Griffin was born in
Decatur county and Mr.. Clewis in
Dooly county.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Cotton Seed Rules Chanoed.

New Orleans.-Cold pressed fake
product. manufactured by the cold
pressed process, is designed as cotton
flake in contradistinction to decorti-
Gated cake, made by~t the hydraulic pro-
cess, under change in the rules af-
fectlng cotton seed products adopted
here by the annual convention of the
Cotton Seed Crushers' Association,
The convention devoted the day to
discussion of matters relating to the
cotton seed industry, and the dele
gates attended u dinner and dance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
U. S. Wins Over Railroads.

Washington.-Claim of mail carry.
ing railroads against the United States
aggregating $31, 900, and involving
720 railroads, were denied in a test
case decided by the court of claims
In an opinion by Chief Justice Camp
bell, the court reversed a former rul.
ing and held that the present method
of weighing mail to fix compensation
for transportation is legal and proper.
The suit decided was brought by the
Chicago and Alton and involved $50.
6O4
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Memorial Services

London, England.-A large congreea.
tlo1i OF Americans and prominent Eng.
In people attended memorial serv.
I've for the late Consul General John
l.. Gr1fhths, at st. Paups church
knights Bridge, where he was a reg.
ular attendant
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Rebels Attacking SaitiIIo

Ell Paso, Texas.-Desperate fighting
is in progress before Saltillo. but tho
wires direct from the front-silent #
is believed, under the order of Cen
Francisco Villa-have brought no de-.
tails of the engagements.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
Senate Passes Bill

Washington.-An urgent deficiency
bill carrying an appropriation Of s6
3oo,O00 and including many items GOV.
erlng the expense of troops in Mex.
leo. was passed by the senate.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
MEXICAN AFFAIRS
TAKE SUDDEN TURN
HUERTA EMPHATlCALLY DENIES
HE is WILLING TO RESIGN
PRESIDENCY.
DELEGATES ARE OPTIMISTIC
Rebels Capture Paredon-Win Battle
at Zertuche-FederaI General Ozor-
no Is Executed.

Mexico City.-Provisional President
Huerta, in the course of an interview,
said: 1.-The Mexican peace delegates
have no instructions to offer my resig-
nation at the, conference at Niagara
Falls" The president spoke with en-
ergy, standing erect, and emphasized
his words with a characteristic ges-
ture. Prior to this the acting minister
of foreign affairs, Esteva Ruiz, had de-
clared that the Mexican representa-
tives had been given ample powers"
by the government to deal with every
thing that may be discussed at the
peace conference with the object OF
solving the international difficulty.
Peace Delegates Optimistic.
Niagara Falls, Ontario-Stimulus
was given to the report that by self
elimination General Huerta would
made it possible for the mediation con-
ference here to bring about peace for
Mexico. 1t was announced in a dis
patch received from Mexico City by
the Associated Press that the pro-
visional president had authorized his
representatives to present his resig-
nation if such step became necessary
to adjustment Of the trouble with the
United States. Later, however, it was
stated that there had been an errC-
OF transmission and that General Huer-
ia had said that his delegates have 10
instructions to offer his resignation.
Federal Officers Exe-uted
TrJo 20
rails, Miguel Alvarez and Ignacio MI
noz, were killed in the battle of Pace
don and two other generals and many
former federal officers were executed
by the Constitutionalists after the bat
tie, according to a copy of an Official
telegram from Gen. Francisco Villa %
General Carranza received here. The
official report says: at is known that
Gems. Miguel Alvarez and Ignacio Ma
noz fell in the combat General Ozor-
no and a good number of federal oc-
ficlals were executed" Regarding the
fight at Zertuche, the report says, in
part: There was captured also gen
eral and thirty-two officials who
composed his staff All were executed
immediately
Villas Advance Delayed.
Estancion, Amargos, Mexico.-An an
nouncement that no general advance
of the COnstitutionalist army under
Gen. Francisco Villa will be made I'M
til the railroad between Paredon and
Saltillo is repaired, is regarded here
as a certain indication of the respect
Villa holds for the fighting ability Of
the federal garl@snn
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-05-28
laity Rights Refused

Oklahoma City, Okla-Laity rights
for women was defeated by the general
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, here by a vote of 1T
to los.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-06-06

supt. o. G. Davidson Of Iron
Mountain was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. L. f. johnson visited friends
here during the week. Mrs. Johnson
is now located at Ishpeming
John Stolberg Is building fine
summer cottage at Fortune lake. His
location is on the channel between the
first and second lake near the bridge.
Ben ]. Nicely went to Green Bay last
Wednesday evening in company with
Earl Lowe to get new Chalmers car
that Mr.. Nicely purchased from the
Lucia concern.
@ stephany and Mr. Holland went
to the Regal Tiber club house on the
upper waters Of the Deer to hunt
They will spend two weeks at the club
house.
Escanaba Il seeking the Eagles state
convention next year This year
convention will be held at Holland on
June 10, Is.
NURSES "a few well educated, who
wish TO take up training. Glasses form.
ing now Salary paid. solvay General
Hospital, Detroit, Mich
Fred Hunt who went from here to
Los Angeles last fan. is employed in a
store in that city He frequently visits
with the Oulettes and expects TO re-
turn to Crystal Fails when times pick
up
Single weavers az Marinetie walked
out Of the mills last Monday when
refused a raise in wages by the com
pany
Ira Odgers represented Hugh Nc
Curdy Commandery in the conclaye ut
Lansing this week.
Miss Hilme Hendrickson and Heran
Hjorp viii be married this evening at
the home Of sam Ronback. The bride
rs a sister Of Mrs Ronback
The ST. Paul train was two hours
late last Thursday morning due to
wash-outs on tho line in the vicinity
of Green Bay. The country 70 the
south received much more moisture
than that portion IN this vicinity
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-06-06

The Crystal Fails paaons who drove
from here TO Marquette last week re-
turned home Saturday arriving here
late in the afternoon. The first in was
Chas II. Watson roadster with Mr..
Watson and NJ f. Richards Then
followed Herman Holmes and family
and Miss Bessie Holmes and next John
Erikson's car with Mr. and Mrs.
Erikson and Mr. and Mrs. VIM H.
Jobe
W. II oakley accompanied by Mr..
Green OF s.4shpeming, motored from
their home city to Crystal Falls and
on through to Iron Rivor last Tuesday.
Mr.. Oakley had some business to
attend at the west side town
John N. Davis, superintendent Of
schools at Menominee passed from
this life at ST Josephs hospital last
Sunday Prof Davis was a young man
and prominent in teaching circles in
the upper peninsula.
In our remarks about Julius Aliesler
last week we inadvertently did an in
Justice 20 one Of ths best fellows that
Crystal Falls claims as citizen and
ono Of Uncle sam = best soldiers during
the bard days of the war between the
states The "old boys" are SO few
IN number now that one might be
excused FOR emitting ono Of them IN
doing tribute 20 another Mr. Miesler
is not our only living veteran. Mr..
LaPlanto saw service with sherman
and marched 70 the esa. That alone
ia sufficient 20 say that ne saw service
and plenty Of H.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-06-06

Irving Fl. Jackson claims TO be the
champion gardner. Watch his stuff
grow.
LOST - An open face gold watch with
fob on which was an oxidized emblem
of the U. S. Finder notify Dorman
Ball.
James ID. Vivian suffered relapse
last week Saturday, his heart action
showing much irregularity and his
recovery was set back considerably
thereby. Mr.. Vivian is now reported
to be well on the way TO recovery,
Miss Marjori is able TO be out of doors
again but is still very weak.
Chas. Uren who represented Crystal
Falls lodge +. 81 A. NJ at the grand
lodge meeting at Flint last week re.
turned home last Friday. he met
Chas. Dusenbery at Flint. also Hon.
s. T. Handy. both former Crystal Falls
people.
A fellow named Carlson went TO
Poundmaster Keopeke's house during
his absence and abused his wife. Hugo
Immediately swore a warrant for him
and il cost him several dollars TO settle
the matter Mr.. Koepeke is gradually
bringing people 70 realization Of
the fact that they cannot turn their
cattle out 20 bother their neighbors
and keep the city in lakewood ,
condition.
The convention Of the Episcopal
Church Is now IN session at Negaunee
and full attendance Of delegates is
noted, Rev J f. Crosbie was made a
priest on Thursday having passed Che
examinations in all subjects required
be will remain over Sunday
and celebrate his first Holy Commu.
MON in the Episcopal Church. The
friends of Mr. CrosLie will be glad to
of his advancement
Mrs. Bessie Clover Saunders tran.
sacted business in Marquette yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Saunders. who was
in business in Marquette for a numb
of years until last fall, is now in
Crystal Falls, and is superintendent OF
the Electric Light Go. Marquette
Chronicle
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-06-06

p. Landdeld, the old Reliable, Lead
ing Jeweler
Everyone interested in our schools
should read the letter con tributed by
the school board for this issue
one room to rent. Mrs. 9. s. Henry.
II you want real nice clean and
press on your suit send it TO US. We
like to do cleaning for particular
dressers because they appreciate good
work City Laundry y Cleaning
Works
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Oulette re-.
turned to Los Angeles leaving here on
Thursday evening Mr. Oulette says
that If he was to leave Los Angeles
Crystal Falls would be the place he
would make for
Mr. John Schwartz of Negaunee,
brother Of the late } b Schwartz and
his daughter, Miss Rose Schwartz.
were in Crystal Falls last Saturday in
attendance at the schwartz funeral
DIR. aud Mrs. c. r Larson and Mr..
and Mrs Thomas Conln drove to Iron
Mountain last Saturday evening to
attend the sneehan concert at that
place
Mr. and Mira r. 3. Webb and
daughter motored to this city yester.
day and were accompanied to their
home by Mrs A j. Connolly DR.
Connolly viii Join his wife ~ Crystal
Falls on Sunday Escanaha Press
The roller Is az work on the new
road to Alpha and it is expected that
this road will be ready to be travelled
in about two weeks The city has not
covered ice portion yet but that item
will be taken care Of soon.
81 X. Dawson visited az Newberry
recently and while there looked up a
number OF Crystal Falls people,
among Others being Jas Shields. Hugh
Sullivan and CHI Richards Mr. Dav-
ison spent the night at the Institution
and was much surprised at the mag
nitude Of the place and the attention
given the inmates by the management
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-06-06

W. J. Reynolds purchased a Ford
car during the week and has blossomed
ont as full blown chauffeur. There
was some talk Of his being wanted at
indianapolis during the recent races
there but Will thought he was not pro-
tcient enough yet to go. However,
when he found out that IL was TO
carry water he was wanted for he
changed his views considerably
The boys and girls belonging to Mrs.
Scadden's and Mr.. Petts Sunday
school classes will please bear in mind
that the class picnic will be held at
Idlewild Fortune lake, Saturday June
18TH. All provisions must be at the
church parlors before 7 100 p. m. on
Friday night in order that they may
be checked Please see that the sand
witches are well packed and covered
with damp clothes Automobiles will
leave the church at 900 a. m. on Sat-
urday-we hope TO see every member
present
The st. Paul runs between Charming
and Iron River will go back on the
18th 60 the same arrangement as was
in vogue when the extension was first
opened. Two freight crews will
operate the runs. alternating between
the freight and passenger runs. At
present FIRST class passenger run il
maintained and freight run also The
freight run under the new arrange
ment will stop at Charming instead OF
proceeding on TO Champion. The
Champion run will be covered by a
freight running between Champion
and Iron Mountain.
Pretty books for graduation gifts at
Rezin's Drng Store
A double wedding was celebrated at
the French Catholic church Saturday
morning by Rev. Father Bordas The
couples were Miss Amelia Varney
and Edward Pigeon. and Miss Mena
Pigeon and James Wiley. Following
the ceremony the bridal party went
10 the Pigeon home, 100 Excelsior
street, where a wedding dinner was
served Mr.. and Mrs Edward Pigeon
left the following day for Crystal Falls
where the groom is employed in the
electric light plant. Mr. and Mrs.
James Wiley will 90 to Crystal Falls
to visit them in few. weeks - Mar
quette Chronicle
When you want to look real nifty Tor
the dance or party lot us clean and
press your suit. We can do IL on short
notice and guarantee to please you.
City Laundry ~ Cleaning Works.
George Leonard arrived in the city
the first OF the week from Ft Morgan
Colorado TO spend the summer vacation
with relatives in this city George
has a fine position in the schools Of
that city
Books for graduation gIfta at Rein 5
Drug Store
r. B. Webb had rather interesting
trip to Escanaba last Wednesday. He
left here in his car at $500 o'clock in
the morning and got back at 400
O'Clock the following morning Five
punctures were registered against the
trip and at Spauldipg he took the
wrong road and wandered around in
the night for several hours, walked
several miles and finally brought 40
at the starting point
Atty W. r. Belden OF lshpeming
and Supt Cnas r Lawrence of STAN
baugh were in the city yesterday on
business matters.
Nothing more desirable for gradua.
tion than a Conkins Self Filler
Rezin's Drug Store.
For Sale My farm at the Damn
mine Adam Sherwood.