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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-22
HARRY THAW AT LAST
GIVEN HIS FREEDOM
Court UphOldS Verdict OF Jury DeClar-
ing Him Sane and Orders Him
Released On $4,000 Bail.

New York, July 16.-Harry K.
Thaw, adjudged sane last Wednes-
day by jury, was given his free
dom today by Supreme Court JUS
tice Peter A. Hendrick, who an
nounced that he had adopted the
jury's verdict.
The State Immediately served no.
tice Of appeal and Justice Hendrick
fixed Thaw's bail at $35 900 to in
sure his presence at future proceed
ings. A surety company was pre-
pared to give the bond and Thaw
was taken from the court house to
the judges chambers so details
might be arranged.
Thaw declined to make any state
ment except after the bail arrange
ments were completed he would go
to Pittsburg.
CHRONOLOGY OF CASE
April 4, 1905 Thaw married
Evelyn Nesbit.
June 25, 19O6-Thaw killed Stan
ford White.
January %, 1907-First murder
trial started.
March 20, 1907-Trial halted to
have sanity commission named.
April 5, 1907 Thaw pronounced
sane.
April IL, 1907-Jury disagree.
February l, 1908 -Thaw acquitted
but held insane.
April %, 1908 Application for
habeas corpus writ.
June 20, 19O8-Thaw demanded
jury trial.
December 80, 19O9-United States
Supreme Court denied application
for trial.
April II, 1912-New writ of ha.
beas corpus issued.
March L, 1913-Fourth writ o1
habeas corpus issued.
March 6, 1913-Fourth writ with
drawn.
August II, 1913 -Thaw escaped
from Matteavran.
August 19, 1913 -Thaw arrested
in Canada.
| September /, 1913 -Thaw deport
ed from Canada.
! December Il, 1914 - Supreme
Court orders Thaw's return from
New Hampshire.
March %. 1915 --Thaw acquitted
on conspiracy charge.
June %, 1915 Trial begins befo,,
Justice Hendrick and jury.
July IA, 1915-Jury finds Thav
sane.
July 16, Verdict Of jury
upheld and Thaw released on bail.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-22
THE COTTON SITUATION
A SERIOUS PROPOSITION
Hf. Geo. R. Bennett Offers Sugges-
tiOnS as to The Best Method Of
Handling The Crop.

The time IS near at hand when the
cotton crop will be ready for mar
ket. What are we going to do with
it? Notwithstanding the fact that
there was much talk of reducing the
average last spring we all know
that it was not reduced very much.
Unless things change in Europe we
are going to be confronted this fall
with the same situation as last fall.
All of US agree that acreage reduc-
ton is the first remedy and | be-
leive that storage warehouses are
the second, we haven't done either
in Halifax County. In g report is
sued from the i. S. Department of
Agriculture on July Nth. Profess
sor Nixon says, From a rather
thorough investigation Of conditions
in North Carolina it has been found
that very few Of the smaller towns
have any warehouses.
North Carolina is probably in more
serious need Of houses than any of
the other Of the cotton-producing
States" This doesn' 't-speak we'll for
our State. Here in Halifax County
in 1913 we produced 32,110 bales.
our storage capacity is about 1900
bales, in seven warehouses, five with
capacity of II, 400 bales is owned
by the cotton mills at Roanoke Ra-
pids and Rosemary, and is not for
the use Of the farmer at all. This
only leaves storage room for 1,7OC
bales in Halifax County for the use
of the farmer to store his 2,O0C
bales of cotton. Again | ask what
are we going to do about it? AS We
have always done, wait until the
time to sell and then throw up ou1
hands and scream Murder, Or are
we going to make some arrange
rnents to store our cotton or at least
g part o. it,.
Geo. r. Bennette.
| Enfield, N. C.. July IS, 1915.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-22
FADS And FhNCIES OF
The SPORTING SEASON
The Tennis Costume Takes on Tr0uS-
efs and the SmOCk Turns Into a
Sports Goat.

New York, July 19.-Many novel
ties have been introduced in the
past few weeks. With the coming
Of warm weather, the minds Of both
young and old naturally turn to the
great out-of-doors, and Fashion is
not slow to take up the cue of the
golf ball and tennis racket. Stores
have caught the spirit, and sweaters
and other sports paraphernalia have
taken up their stand. 1t would
seem each store is striving to outdo
its neighbor in featuring something
distinctly new and surprising in the
way Of sports apparel.
One house offers novelty tennis
costume with trousers. Already a
number of these have been sold and
the suit bids fair to be one Of the
fads of the summer. The blouse is
cut in one, with the trousers like the
body portion of a bathing suit, with
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-22
One On The Mayer.

Some days ago Mayor J. E.
Shields was speeding his Metz from
Halifax in an effort to make Scot
land Neck before night fall. He
had been delayed IN commencing
his journey because of a big rain.
All went we'll and the mayor was
debating in his mind whether to
take in the picture show upon ar
irving or remain at home and spend
the evening reading the papers, but
a period was suddenly placed to his
rumina tions when he reached Look
ing Glass Swamp about a mile from
Spring Hill and rushed his car in.
The big rains a few hours pre-
viously had SO swelled the stream
that about the time be reached the
centre the water ran over the car
, and put his engine out of commits
sion, thus leaving the mayor al
alone in the midst Of the stream
with the surging waters rushing
over his machine.
Not to be outdone the mayor re
moved his shoes, rolled up hi'
breeches as high as possible, an(
stepped out into the waters. Reach
ing terra frna, the mayor struci
out for Spring Hill, where he Sc
cured a pair of mules from a friend
Returning with his assistance th'
car was removed from the wate1
and snaked to Spring Hill where th'
mayor was forced to spend tht
night, thus depriving him of hi
usual pleasant evenings at nome.
DR.. Shields not being satisfe,
with tie oceans of water at Looking
Glass Swamp, almost as soon as h
reached home he hlked away t
Virginia Beach where he says h
could see some water.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-22

white ones striped in yellow, plain
ones for the conservative, and
scotch plaids in green, yellow and
blue fer those who like color.
Every sports shop shows them, and
they complete every smart sports
costume; whether it be for tennis,
golf, or rough and-ready country
wear.
Already the felt nat is strong in
favor for sports wear. The newest
models have wide brims and medium
high crowns. usually with the brim
and crown in contrasting color
Some Of the smartest have wolen
flowers embroidered on net and ap
piled on, others are painted and few
have woolen pompons or silk cords
/ They are all decidedly smart ant
brilliant enough in color to com
glete the gayest Of the sports COS
tunes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-22

4 Trousered Cretonne Dress of Tennis.
the bloomers longer and left free.
The skirt is attached to wide belt
and buttons on separate. The ad
vantage Of the suit is obvious.
With the trousers made of the same
material as the skirts, they are al
most invisible when the skirt blows
out in the wind, and, aside from
this fact, they give freedom Of
action which is impossible with pet
ticoats wrapping around the feet.
One woman said she was buying the
dress to wear around the house. 1t
is easy to understand the comfort Of
such costume, especially for house
cleaning times, when climbing step
ladders and like occupations are the
order Of the day. Another woman,
who is Quitting girls for camp life,
has ordered the costume fer every
member of the party. She explain
ed that when they were around the
camp she intended letting them
wear the trousers, like overalls,
without the skirts.
Bright wallpaper cretonnes, also
Oriental black -and-wnite patterns
are used for these dresses, with
collar and cuffs Of white Swiss or
| organdy. In the less expensive
models, linen and chambray are sub
stituted. It is really surprising how
charming the effect is in these ma
terials, with a touch Of white in The
collar and cuffs.
In many instances, calico takes the
place Of the cretOnDes, which have
been SO extensively favored for out
inc apparel. The very Oldest Of the
old-time patterns are revived. The
quaint, figured reds our great great
grandmothers wore, the bright DAT
fodil yei!ows, the crisp blues are al
there, as light IN weight and cool a
ever. These qualities in the caic'
are an advantage over the cretonnes
In fact, some of the prettiest Of tn
, cretonne patterns have been dupll
) Gated in the calico that the effec
may be gained without the weight.
One Of the old-time reds IS mad
up in MILDLY style for tennis cos
, tune. What a contrast the froc
! will make among the white dresse:
A specialt, shop is showing daint
afterno n dress or yellow in peplul
style, with parasol to match; an
there is an old blue crinoline froc
j.. with waist gathered below a yok'
;, skirt full and, white crocaat oa!
buttons fer trimming.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-22


they are not what you would cali
inexpensive, unless, perchance, you
make them yourself. They are few
and far between, exclusive in the full
sense Of the word. At the preten-
tious homes up the Hudson, at the
Casino at Newport-these are the
places where the calicoes are found
The woman to wholn the unusus
appeals will welcome these latest
novelties. They offer a relief from
the ordinary cut-and dried sweater;
are far more becoming to the aver
age woman, smarter and more swag-
ger than their predecessors. A
| lig ht weight silk Jersey material is
used in the making This comes in
all the brilliant shades, the emerald
greens, the popular rose shades, the
soldat blues, and in black-and-white
checker-board and diamond checks
Hand shocking, in effectively blend
ed coloring, adds a decidedly new
touch at the wrist and below the
yoke ard at the shoulder.
There were some charming new
models shown on the Avenue the
other day, quite eclipsing the ere
tonne coats, the biaZer-striped fan
nels and the beach coats Of tan tow
cling. One was q soldat blue, bor-
dered in old gold at the front, with
cuffs and collar to match; with the
shocking done in the same shade of
wool One of rose-red had Gre
clan border in blue at the lower
edge and was shocked IN dark blue,
while a brilliant green was combined
with white To all outward appear
ances, they are the garden smccks
a trife shorter and belted it is true;
but, nevertheless, with the same
quaint air that goes SO charmingly
with the cretonnes, calicoes and
novelty printed pique skirts
We have Bryn Mawr College tc
thank for the sWeaterblouse. 1t
was here that the fad originated
these blouses are a cross between q
waist and a sweater. They are cut
on the lines Of the regulation sailor
and are made Of soft Italian silk
This silk has high sheen and is
somewhat similar il appearance tc
lightweight silk Jersey material
The blouses are about the length o1
a MILDLY, made with coat closing al
the front and q loose bel5 or {
straight sash Of the material. The,
can be worn inside or outside CT the
skirt, according to fancy, and are
finding favor for riding, tennis, goI-
and All outdoor sports Of the sum
mer. Emerald green IS 3 popular
shade. There are also awning
stripes, checks and pastel shade
shown.
Rodier, the French manufacture
Of fabrics, has gone in strong thl
season fer novelty piques. One O
the prettiest is q barred effect il
bright canary yellow on white, wild
vale pique. He has also introduce
trading stamp design printed i
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-22

NtNV' " 1INIIIIN NtI
Enfield, N. G.. july IS. 1915.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-22
ReDefited by Chamberldin'S Liniment

Last winter used Chamberlain's
Liniment for rheumatic pains, stiff
kness and soreness Of the nees, and
can conscientiously say that never
used anything that did me so much
good. Edward Craft. Eiba, n. Y.
t,Dtainabie esarya here.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-22

queer green checks, which call to
mind the sticl1ers Of the stamp-book.
The materials the American manu-
facturers are using for sports coats.
They fit in we'll with other fabric
fads of the season. giving a sort of
futuristic air to the fashions. The
design ia which they are made are
usually plain. save for an odd-shape
pocket or lap-closing at the front.
KNITTING socks for soldiers
has suddenly brought to mind the
practicability Of woolen stockings
lin our own lives and everybody i:
wearing them; that is, everybody
! - il. for sports. There az
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-21
---a------s
RAISE QUARANTINE.
Foot-and- Mouth Disease NO Longer
Exists In New Jersey.

Washington, March 20.---A report
that the quarantine for foot-hno-
mouth disease had been lifted from
the entire state OF New Jersey was
declared by the Department OF Asri-
cuuurc TODAY to be without founda-
tiou. II was stated that In common
with the whole OF the territory east
OF the Mississippi and north OF the
Virginia Tennessee line. all OF New
Jersey is under some form of quar-
an.ine.
The counties of Camden, bergen,
Essex. Hudson, Passafr, Somerset and
Union, territory within five miles or
any Infected or exposed premises, IS
closed area 1t is stated, from which
no live stock can be shipped out for
any purpose Territory not within live
miles OF such premises in the conn
tics OF Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Somer-
get and Union, ia an exposed area
from which love stock may only be
shipped out for immediate slaughter,
after Federal inspection. In Camden
and Passaic Counties. territory not
within five miles Of infected premises.
is a modified area, together with tho
whole Of Morris and Salem Counties.
In these secttous live stock may be
shipped out for immediate slaughter
without inspection, but for no other
purpose The rest of the state con-
stitutes restricted area from which
live stock may be shipped to the west
or south sections OF the country,
where foot-and- mouth disease has not
vet appeared
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-21
MAY PROVE CHARGES OF
GERMAN ATROCITIES

Paris March 20.~-Dr. Alexis Car
rel, of the Rockefeller Institute, of
New York city, left this afternoon for
Compiegne. in an automobile loaded
With medicines and hospital supplies.
He spoke briefly to your correspon-
dent OF the possibility OF scientifically
proving that the Germans commit
ted their atrocities systematically nn-
der the orders OF their officers as high
MS tho rank Of captain. He said that
It rs certain, that such proof will even
tually he presented TO the scientific
world with all the necessary corrobo-
rative photos and data.
Personally, nj first, he added, he
was little inclined TO believe in the
reports OF such atrocities. because as
u scientific man, he demands concrete
proof in all cases, but now he be-
Iieves firmly there were many real
cases and he trusts that il will not
be long before competent authorities
will present the proofs TO the scien-
tifc world.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-21
WORK ON STANTON
SEWERS is HALTED
- = Al

stanton. March 20.----work Is not
to be begun any time in tie near fu-
ture on a new sewer system for Staun-
ton.
" Wilson Davis, the Harrisonburg
engineer, has iustigated proceedings
which are expected to result In a suit
against the city. and pending settle
ment OF this matter, nothing ts be-
ing done by the special sewer COM
mittce.
1t was proposed to eliminate Lewis
creek entirely from the citys sewer
system by providing a big main, and
this was to be done by the installation
OF practically an entire new system.
The cost OF this work would be about
500. 900. The city. OF course, has no
such amount for this or any other
project, but the city fathers planned
to accomplish this great and much
needed. undertaking in picemeal. do
ing some work on the project each
year. BY this method. the undertake
Ing could not have been completed
for years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-21
LIFE SAVED BY CHICKENS.
'niaue Adventure OF Aged Jerseymen
Nth Hsindit Bond

Lodi. y. j., March 2o.-Alexander
Sarni owes the preservation OF mis-
life savings and perhaps his life to
rooster and flock Of hens.
The old mamie is almost seventy
was alone in his house today when
three men appeared and told him they
wanted TO buy a rooster and some
eggs Suddenly. while Sarni was
Cickerlng with them, the three men
drew reviewers and demanded the
money which they said they knew
sarni had concealed in the house.
Sarui was too frightened to do any
thing but scream at the top Of his
voice. And that wac rne signal Tor
his rooster and a score Of hens IN
the back yard TO start such a crow
ing and cacklng commotion that a
dozen neighbors were attracted 10
the scene on the run.
Tue hold-up men rushed ont Of the
house brandishing their REVIEWERS ana
no one attempted TO follow them.
Later policeman arrested Antonio
rotfazarc, who was identified by Sarni
as one Of -he trio who had attempted
to rob him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-21
MAGNATE
WEEDS HIS STENOGR-APHEH.

Pittsburg. March 2o.--Friends OF
David {. Hack. president of the
rItterure Chamber Of Commerce and
the Real Estate Trust Company. and
one Of the most prominent business
men and Ananciers in the city. We're
surprised today when 1t became known
thai he had welded Miss Ella Dun
his stenogrnpher.
Ma puCr had beer employed in
tho office of Mr.. Black for several
years but the love affair which de-
yeloped between them was unknown
to any hut their intimate friends
According 10 the marriage license
records Mr., Black is IS and MISS
Dun IS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-21
ONLY SERVICES HELD
ARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Lynchburg, March 20.--The only
service in the meetings at the First
Baptist Church today was for young
people and their friends. Or. John
Jcter Hurt has agreed to remain over
Sunday and will preach at both of
the regular services on the Lords
Day. Mr.. Plunkett Martin will re-
main over sunday also, and will sing
at all Of these meetings..
Up TO this time there have been
thirty three additions 10 the First
Church. not including a number OF
others who have made profession of
faith. but who have not united with
The church as YET. Opportunities will
bc given this afternoon and on Sum
day for others TO make application
for membership -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-21
TELL or ELECTION OUTRAGE.


Indianapolis March -0.-Women
witnesses testified today ut the Terra
Hauto election conspiracy case In the
Federal Court here that revolvers
were flourished on election day In
tenderIolu district that was described
as Cooking like a camp OF light ar
tillery"
The women declared that firearms
were brandIshed In their presence
and that q revolver was pointed at
one OF them. Another witness de-
clarcd that she was insulted in the
Vilest manner.
A minister told Of being led off 70
a police station by "sixfoot-six"
ele ctIon sheriff. who aourished re-
yolyer 10 intimidate him,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-08
Joe Mandot to Meet weIsl

If it's Devoe it's all you need know
about paint c. NJ. Hill & Son.-Ady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-08
CATCH JAIL BREAKERS
Three Escaped Prisoners in Wichita
Recaptured in a Church.

Wichita, Kan, April S.-H A.
Schapper, held in connection with the
Andale, Kansas, bank robbery, and
Joseph Clayton and John Durand, ac-
cused of holding up Wichita laundry
cashier, who escaped from the county
jail here last night b yoverpowering
the jailer, were recaptured at IL
o'clock this morning in a church on
the outskirts of the city.
They made no resistance.
After hitting w. l.. Piper, night
jailer, in the head, Schapper, Durand
and Clayton escaped from the Sedg-
wick county Jail about midnight
Piper lay unconscious for nearly an
hour. When he awakened he was in.
the upper tier of a rotary cell of the
Jail. His keys were gone but were
later found in the Jail door. He as
Serts that all of the men who escaped
were locked in their cells at 10 o'clock.
The Jail breakers prepared them
selves for defense by taking a shot
gun, high power rifle which Sheriff
Sarver bought less than two weeks ago
and a 48caliber revolver from the
sheriff's office. An oak board about
four feet long was used in telling the
jailer. Mr.. Piper asserts that he was
struck in the back of the head while
ascending the stairs to give his half
hourly report on the burglar alarm
system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-08

lodge hall, 1000 North Kansas avenue.
George Waggoner of Rossville has
returned home after business trip to
North Topeka.
Ed Thompson of Elmont was on the
North side today attending to bust
ness.
Miss Marie Anderson of Osa-
watomie, Kan, is spending the week
in North Topeka, visiting friends and
James Mckinley of Scranton, Kan,
was on the North side today on bust
ness.
l.. Leer of Westmoreland, Kan, has
returned home after a short business
trip to North Topeka.
w. R. Hudson of Meriden was a
North side visitor today.
j. n. Reed of Meriden has returned
home after a business trip to the
North side.
NJ. A. Hutchinson of Kiro was on
the North side today on business.
Miss Mabel Jones of 913 North
Jackson street is confined to her home
on account of sickness.
Rebecca lodge held a meeting this
afternoon in the I. o. o. F. hall, S37
North Kansas avenue.
A good sized crowd attended the
meeting of the Quincy Parent-Teach-
ers' association which was held We'd
nesday night in the school house. Pro-
lessor w. A. McKeever of the Kansas
gave an interesting talk on
THE Neighborhood Social Center for
Children" which proved beneficial and
to. those who attended.
More complaints are being made
about small boys hopping on the
Shorey car. This practice which is no
doubt fun for the boys, is one of the
most dangerous in the category of
boy amusements. More boys have
their legs and arms mangled from do
ing this dangerous sport than anything
else. 1t is done with the full knowl-
edge OF the car men as often times
the boys ride on the fender of the car
ana sometimes in the car proper with
out having to pay a fare.
A. M. Petro, druggtst.-Adv.
Blue Post and Relief Corps will
celebrate the surrender of Lee at their
hall, Friday evening, April 8. Old
soldiers, their wives, sons and daugh-
ters are invited to attend A good
speaker mas been secured
G. F. Kimball, for thirty-one years
engaged in the printing business in
North Topeka, left this morning to
spend three months in California He
will visit kinfolk in San Diego, and
also stop in Los Angeles and San
francisco before returning to Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-08

Superior, Wis, April S.-Joe Mando
has been matched to meet Freddie
Welsh, the middle of May, in Mem
phis, according to an announcement
made today.