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Golten HoIaInE lonnans.

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Something For Nothing

Youngs Island, s. c.. Nov. 20. 1918.
To get started with you we make
you the following offer. Send us $1.50
for 1000 Frost Proof Cabbage Plants.
grown in the open air and will stand
freezing, grown from the Celebrated
Seed Of Bolgina &c Son and Thorbom
& Co, and 1 will send you 1000 Cab
bage Plants additional FREE, and you
can repeat the order rs many times
as you like. I will give You special
prices on Potato Seed and pcta.e
Plants later. We want the accounts
of close buyers. large and small. We
can supply all.
Atlantic Coast
Plant Co.
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Italy's Attitude.

1taly's Attitude.
a letter received in Columbia from
a professional man in Italy TOLD OF
the preparations being made in, that
country for war and OF the very gem
'eral belief that italy would cast in
her lot with the Allies In the spring.
The writer expressed the hope that
the great European war would be
over with anotber year and spoke of
the good feeling in Italy for the Unit
led States. The writer said his en-
ltt.e sympathies were with the cause
IUt the allies anu everything pointed
10 Ltaly's participation In the strng-
lyle within n few weeks.
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a basis Of ten cents per pound. The
conference merely reported satisfac-
story progress to the newspaper men.
Representative Lilies was of the opIn-
iion that the outlook for the success
or the company was good, and stated
that he would visit several counties
Hext week for the purpose OF assist
Ping in the organization Of the COM
1pany.
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I. L. Wakefield Of the Lebanon sec
ton was among the visitors in the
city.
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Study NIX NiinaiIon.

/. LA --
Representative j. T. Lilies of
!O~rangeburg while here today made
the announcement that 1t was his In
ltention to introduce a resolution in
the coming session of the General AS
'sembiy providing Tor the appointment
.of a commission 10 study the tax .sys-
tenn of other states with a view of
establishing a central tax commits
sion to reform the tax system OF South
carolina. He thinks that this is one
'of the important matters 10 be set
tied by the coming General Assembly.
Governor Blease has named w "A.
James OF B~ishopville as q member OF
the State Historical Commission vice
wv. "A. Stuckey OF the same town who
declined to serve and who was named
TO succeed r. M. Kennedy.
The Governor has appointed DIR.
,Robert c. Catchcart of Charleston n
member OF the Boarduof Trustees of
the Medical College OF South Caro-
lima vice DR.. w. A. Trip resigned.
The Georgetown Coco-Cola Com
Ipany was chartered by the Secretary
OF State with a capital OF $1,000 the
l0fficers being j.. e. McQuade, presi-
sdent and treasurer, Caasesrs G. Barr.
vice president and secretary. The
company will do a general bottIing
lbuasiness.
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cnEDDAR NEWS

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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
Ford caoltsI s1oo.ooo,Coo.

Detroit, Mich.-The Ford Motor
Company announced that 1t had in
creased it's authorized capital stock
from $a,OOO,000 to 500, 100000 and
had declared a stock dividend of $4S,.
100000 payable July /. A cash divi-
dend was declared on the original au-
thorized stock of $2,O00,0e0 but the
amount was not made public. The
stock dividends increases the holdings
OF Henry Ford, president of the COM
pany by 27,S40,000. James Couzens
vice president, received $5,000,000.
Trouble Brewing In Toxic.
Tokio.-An anti-Government mass
meeting resulted in serious disturb
ances. The situation outside the
building whore the meeting was being
held was the most serious. Many ar
rests were made, and the manifests
issued by the organizers of the meet
ing were confiscated. Police rein
forcements were sent everywhere
throughout the city. The resolution
introduced in the House of Represen-
t.tives Jy the opposition expressing
lack of confidence in the present Ad.
ministration was rejected.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
AUSTRiANS TAKE PRZEMYSL.
Great Fortress is Again in Hands Q,
hustro-German Armies.

Great Fortress is Again in Hands 9,
hustro-German Armies.
London. - With the capture CT
Prze1nysl, the Austro-Gernan armies
achieved the main object Of the great
thrust they commenced against the
Russians in Western Galicia a month
ago. They have yet TO drive the Rus
SLAMS farther back and establish them
selves in easily defended positions
which will enable them to detacl,
forces for operation against Italy and
the Allies in the west
Whether Or not they accomplish this
the Teutonic Allies have won great
victory and with suddenness which
overshadows all past operations Of
the war 1t was only 10 weeks ago
that Prezemys1 fell to the Russians
after q six-months investment which
was interrupted for a short time in
November by an Austrian advance.
With the surrender Of the fortress,
there fell into the Russian hands, ac-
cording to official reports, 10000 Aus
TRANS and GOO guns and an immense
amount CT war material. Most OF the
forts, however, had been destroyed
by the Austrians and this is consider
for the fact that the fortress succu1nb-
ed so quickly to the Austro-German
attack.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
TAINTED POLITICS
BY Peter Radford.


This country is suffering more from
tainted politics than from any other
malady at the present time. There is
scarcely campaign speech made, a
platform demand written or a mea-
sure enacted into law that does not
carry the taint of personal gain of
some politician or political faction
thereof
There is more "blue sky" In cam
paign promises of many politicians
running for office than was ever con-
tained in the prospectuses of the bold
est promoters of chimerical business
schemes. There are more secret COM
binations formed by politicians in the
name of "My Country than were ever
formed under any and all other
aliases. There are more political re-
bates hidden in the phrase BE it en-
acted" than were ever concealed un-
der any and all other DISCUSSES.
The inordinate thirst for political
power and unrestrained passion for
mastery has caused more distress in
this nation than the greed for gold,
and it ought to be regulated by law.
No business combination ever pursued
their competitors as relentlessly or
visited more heartless cruelty upon
their customers than a political party
that seeks to make junk of an in
dustry, or cripple business for party
success, through tariff measures, po-
| litical supervision and ofttimes de-
| structive legislation. Many political
| platforms are as alluring to the voter
| as the story of the rainbow with it's
! pot of gold and their consummation
about as far-fetched. Self-gain is the
first law in politics. There are many
men in Office today who, If they
could not shake piums off the tree OF
American liberty or cut melon taken
from Uncle Sans 'commissary, would
| have less desire to serve the public.
The country is surfeiting with patri-
OTIS, who will bare their breast to bull
| lets in defense OF their country, but
there are few men in public life who
will bare their breast to voters or run
the gauntlet of party disfavor in de-
| fense of agriculture or industry. No
representative of the people, who will
| permit personal prejudice to dethrone
justice, party success to disfranchise
reason or the rancor of a political
campaign to influence judgment can
render capable service.
The preservation of our prosperity
depends upon wisdom, courage and
honesty in government, and the Amer
lean voter should seek these attri
butes as implicitly as the Wise Men
followed the Star of Bethlehem and
they will often be found to rest over
the stable; the plow or the staff OF
the Shepherd. The surest cure fol
tainted politics and machine rule is
fresh air and sunshine and these i'm
portant elements are most abundant
upon the farm, and when farmers
bankers and merchants are elected tC
membership in legislative bodies, much
of the trouble in government will dis
| appear.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
CONFERS With PRESIDENT
COUNT Won 1ERNSTCRFF VERY
HOPEFUL AFTER ERVIEW
WITH WILSON.
Plan to Send Response to the
German Reply.

Washington.-Presid Wilson en-
phasized in an informal talk with
Count Won Bernstorff, the German
Ambassador, the intense feeling of the
American people over the sinking of
the Lusitania and other violations Of
American rights on the high seas and
impressed on him that the United
States would insist on an adherence
by Germany to the accepted principles
ct International law as they affect
neutrals.
No announcements were made after
the conference, which had been ar
ranged at the Ambassadors request,
but Il was stated anthoritatively that
there would De Nd change in the plan
to send in response to the German
reply to the Lusitania note an IN
quiry to ascertain definitely Whethec
the Imperial Government with ABIDE
by international law or follow its own
rules of maritime warfare.
In 20 minutes conversation the
President and the Ambassador eX-
changed views on the delicate situa-
tion which has arisen in the relations
between the United States and Ger
many. Their meeting was cordial,
their conversation friendly and they
| discussed fundamentals and not de-
| tails Count Won Bernstorff later told
friends that the interview had been
satisfactory and that the President
mad spoken clearly and frankly. The
| Ambassador felt hopeful when he re-
turned to has Embassy.
In official and diplomatic quarters
opinion was divided as to the effect
of the conference. Some thought 1t
would be beneficial and bring from
Germany a conciliatory reply to the
next American communication. OtherS
pointed cut that the German Ambas
sador similarly was hopeful wheI
President Wilson's note of May Ii was
| dispatched and that he recommendee
several methods to the German For
eign Office of meeting the American
position satisfactorily.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
i. s. LOSES BIG SUIT
TO STEEL COMPANY
UNITED STATES STEEL cORPOR-
ALTON WILL NOT BE DESOlv-
ED BY GOVERNMENT.
ACTS ARE NOT UNLAWFUL
Is Not Using Its Power to Restrain
Trade or Suppress Competition.-
Government Will Appeal.

Trenton, N. 1.-THE United States
District Court for New Jersey handed
down a. unanimous decision refusing
the petition Of the Federal Govern
ment to dissolve the United States
Steel Corporation.
AS against the Government the
court refused to dissolve the corpora
ton, holding that in acquiring it's for
elgn and home trade the concern did
not violate the Sherman antitrust act
and refused all the injunctions prayed
for by the Department of Justice
AS against the Steel Corporation the
court held that the committee meet
ings participated in by 95 per cent of
the steel trade Of the country, includ.
ing the Steel Corporation, subsequent
to the famous Gary dinners Of eight
or nine years ago, were unlawful com.
binaticns to control prices; but as
these meetings had stopped before the
Government filed it's complaint in Oc
tober, 1911, the judges held that there
was no occasion for an injunction
The opinion of the court suggests that
such practices lie within the province
of the new Federal Trade Commits
sion, but adds that if their repetition
is appTehended the court will, on mo
ton Of the Government retain juris
diction Of the case for that particular
purpose.
A synopsis of the decision Of ths
senior judge, George Bufinging, pre-
pared by direction of the court, state:
that the keynote of the entire opinio,
is that this "case, proceeding unde
the Sherman antitrust law, is largel.
one of business facts"
In another part of the opinion tn
court states that "the real test o
monopoly is not the size Of that wh1c!
is acquired, but the trade power O
| that which is not acquired.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
GERMAN REPLY DELAYED
THE ITALIAN SITUATION is RE-
QuIRlNG MOST OF GERMANY'S
ATTENTION.
In Diplomatic Circles il is Believed
That Reply to American Note
Will Be ConciIitory.

ngton.--Two important fac
tors are working to delay for some
time Germany's reply to the Lusitania
note.
First, the next few days are expect
ed to show whether Germany will be
confronted with new military stu
alton by the entrance Of Italy into
the war
Second, interested diplomatists here
believe the interim of delay will reveal
whether the United States Of it's own
initiative will send q general protest
to the Allies against alleged violations
OF international law by interfering
with commerce between American
ports and neutral European countries.
Officials here generally think the
Austro-Italian situation may absorb
the attention of the German govern
ment and delay final composition of
the reply. It is realized that should
Italy become a belligerent Germany
would lose all hope of obtaining food.
stuffs OR ether supplies through the
Mediterranean and if Roumania fol
lowed Italy's lead, as predicted, the
wheat supply from southwestern Eu-
rope would be cut off. In such circum-
stances it was explained in diplomatic
quarters Germany would find the sub
marine even more Invaluable as q
| weapon for reducing enemy supplies
and commerce.
The idea that the United States will
send note TO the Allies seeking modi
fcation of the order-in-council has its
origin in quarters where the conviction
is held that such move would demon
strate to Germany that the United
States intends to be equally vigorous
in insisting on the observance of neu
tral rights by Great Britain and hel
Allies, making unnecessary an Offer
by Germany to return to the maritime
rules Of international law if the Allies
| do likewise
Although without definite informa
ton there is a disposition in wall-in
formed quarters here to believe the
! President will withhold any represen
! ,ea;.::c--.s - 9rtH Germany
reply is received, because of a desire
! to obtain frank understanding witt
| Germany without complicating thu
situation as existing between tn
United States and the Allies.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
SCOTLAND NECK, N. C., THURSDAY, AUGUST S, 1915.
BIG Effort BY GERMANS
AUSTRIA Is DIRECTING ATTACK
ON RUSSIA WITH FAVORABLE
RESULTS.
Germans Hope to Be Ready to Meet
Italy Who Has Decided in Favor
of War.-Troops Move.

London.-While Italy is confidently
believed to be making final prepara-
uons to enter the war on the side of
the Allies, Austria, who would be the
direct object of her attacks, is, with
her German ally, attempting to lnf1ict
such a defeat On Russia that she will
be able to divert troops. if necessary
to meet her new foe in the south.
Dispatches from Rome continue
somewhat contradictory, but most Of
them agree that Italy has decided on
the side of war, that the German and
Austrian Ambassadors are preparing
to leave Rome, and that the Consul
Generals Of those two countries eth
er already have left their posts or
will do so soon.
On the other hand, a message, COM
ing through Paris says that Austria
has submitted new proposals which
she hopes will induce Italy to remain
neutral Meanwhile the Austrian and
German armies continue massed at
tacks against the Russians who are at.
the River San, both north and south
OF PrZemySl and west or the V1Stula
River, in Southern Poland.
These attacks, according to Austrian
and German reports, have met with
their greatest success north of Prem
ysl, where the Germanic Allies have
crossed the river and have occupied
, Sieniawa on the eastern bank. They
also claim to have captured positions
| southeast Of the former Austrian fort
ress, while their heavy guns are keep
ing up a bombardment from the west
| In Southern Poland their progress
| is not SO marked, the Russians hav
| ing had strong forces concentrated
at Ivangorod, which they brough
vance,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
UNTERMYER DEFENDS OFFICIALS
Says McAdoo anS Williams Had Right
to knoW All,


acknowledgements of the
financial practices of officers Of the
Riggs National Bank and praise for
the "ardor and enthusiasm" of Secre-
tary McAdoo and Comptroller of the
Currency Williams characterized the
argument of Samuel Untermyer, coun-
sci for the Treasury officials, support
ing the Governments motion to dis.
miss the temporary Injunction obtain
ed by the bank.
Difficulties between the bank and
Treasury officials, Untermyer assert
ed, were due not to the arbitrary use
of power by the Comptroller, but to
reforms Instituted by Secretary Nc.
Adoo and Comptroller Williams which
abolish illicit favors" the bank had
enjoyed. Penalties imposed by the
Comptroller, he said, were legal and
fully justified.
Untermyer reviewed allegations of
dummy loans," of excessive loans to
officers and of stock brokerage busi-
ness conducted by the banks officers
through the bank in violation of the
law, and asserted that the Comptroller
was but performing his duty in in
sisting that he be acquainted with
details of these transactions.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
Passengers Saw Submarine.

London-The Cunard liner Tran.
sylvania, which arrived at Glasgow
from New York, encountered a sub
marine off the northwest coast of Ire.
land, according to passengers who ar
rived in London.
They say the submarine appeared
about 400 to 300 yards away. The
periscope and part of the coming tow
er were in sight for several minutes
The Transylvania's captain immedi
ately swerved the ship.
Southern Gas Association.
Charleston, S. C.-Mac D. Dexter OF
Columbus, Ca, was elected president
of the Southern Gas Association al
the closing business session here. E
D. Brewer of Atlanta was reelected
secretary and treasurer and C. M
Benedict of Charleston was chosen
vice president. Tampa, Fla, was Sc
lected as the meeting place for 1916.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
TERRIER is "PANDHANDLER"
"BubbIes" Collected Pennies Enough
70 Pay the Price for His
License.

Warren, Mass.-For the license Of
Bubbles, a dog owned by Edward w.
Burns, former proprietor Of the Hotel
Ramsdell, 200 cents were paid to
Town Clerk William F. Duncan. Bub-
bles collected the cents himself from
travelling salesmen and other guests
in che hotel. He is a Poston bull ter
rier, six years old, and is known to
every child here.
Bubbles will not be satisfied un-
less he is given cent. At all times
he will refuse silver. When cent
is thrown to him, he grabs it in his
teeth and runs to corner of a room
and then returns for more.
At the beginning of the year Mr
Burns son began to save the cents
received by Bubbles. The cents are
en- exhibition in the window of a Main
street store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
POLITICAL Prayer NIEETINGS

1t is a sad day for Christianity when
the church bells call the communicating
together for a political prayer meet
ing. Such gatherings mark the high
tide of religious political fanaticism,
put bitterness into the lives OF men;
fan the flames of class hatred and de-
stroy Christian influence in the con-
munity. The spirit actuating such
meetings is anarchistic, un-Christlike
and dangerous to both church and
state.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
Business Conditions Improve.

Washington.-General business and
financial conditions throughout the
country as observed by agents of the
12 regional banks are set forth in the
monthly bulletin of the Federal Re
serve Board Improvement was re-
ported by most Of. the agents. Others
noted that the demand from Europe
for war supplies was keeping many
industries busy. The Richmond agent
reported very little change in gen
eral business conditions during May.
Hope for the future, "has been IN
creased in presence of timely rains =
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
GENERAL MANAGER RED CROSS

President Appoints General Carroll A.
Devai.
ington.-President Wilson as
head OF the American Red Cross has
appointed Brig. Gen. Carroll A. Devol,
u. S. A, general manager of the Red
Cross, a newly-created position.
General Deyo1, now attached to the
General Staff, was given three months
leave Of absence on May 1 to assume
his new Office and become active
head of the Red Cross. He has not
determined whether he will remain
in the position permanently. To do
so he would have to resign from the
army at the expiration of the three
months leave as he will not reach the
age of retirement for several years.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
FOR TARGET PRACTICE.
Atlantic Fleet Goes to New England
Coast For Extensive Maneuvers

AttdhttC FIeeC 0oeS 10 NeW England
Coast For Extensive Maneuvers.
New YOrk-The Atlantic feet of GA
warships, the most powerful ever
gathered under the American flag,
vers at sea off the New England coast
after a stay of 10 days in this harbor.
President Wilson reviewed the five
mile line as it passed the Mayfower,
off the Statue of Liberty. Soon after
the last man-of-war had disappeared
in the gray mist over the Atlantic,
the Mayfower weighed anchor and
started back to Washington, with the
President and his party aboard.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
GOOD RESULTS APPARENT.
Plan to Continue Work of Pan-Amer.
ican Congress.

ican Congress.
WashingtOn.-Plans t. continue the
work begun by the recent Pan-Ameri-
can Financial Conference through
permanent, although unofficial COM
ment by Secretary McAdoo of the
Treasury The Secretary expressed
confidence that practical results of
the most advantageous sort to the
United States and all the countries of
South and Central America" would
follow the conference.
Some of the Governments in South
America, l am told" ne said, "have
already made financial arrangements
tiations are pending between other
South American countries and our
bankers with every prospect that they
will be consummated."
Mr.. McAdoo said the conference
showed "absolute unanimity of opin-
ion as to the vital necessity for i'm
proved ocean transportation facili-
ties" and added:
Sinking of Gulflight Accident.
/ Washington.-Germ in a note
cabled to the state department by
Ambassador Gerard at Berlin, express
! ed regrets that through "an unfortun-
ate accident" German subma rine
had torpedoed the American steamer
Gulf1ight and declared itself ready to
! furnish full recompense for the dam.
age thereby sustained by American
citizens" In the same communication
) the German foreign office said it had
not been possible to clear up rully the
case Of the American steamer Cush
ing.
/ Shortage Of Food in Mexico City.
Waslrin ngton.-Me City again il
| facing serious shortage of food, &C
cording to state department advices
Secretary Bryan said that representa-
tions had been made to Carranzs
looking to the shipment of supple:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05

The success of the nation is in the
hands of the farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
SHORTAGE of Food in Mexico City.
Cuban I,deoendence,

Washington.-Presi Wilson ca
bled to President Menocal of Cuba
congratulating him on the thirteenth
anniversary of Cuban independence.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05

Tenant farming is just one thing
Rtter another without a pay day. Z
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-08-05
Esr. z. D. 1z.tcy,;al

Physician and Surgeon
Scotland Neck, North Carolina
Office IL Postolfi4e Building over
~to'to End Drug Store. Telephones
Office 10, Residence 81.