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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31
Unique Incident in Mayors Court.

Quite an unusual and interesting
incident occurred in Mayors court
Tuesday evening wheii the trial of Jns.
Lcg&ette, colored, for non support Of
his wife, was brought up. After the
trial was well under way and it look
ed as if the defendant would be bound
over to court, his wife, who brought
the suit, became sorry for him and
announced to the presiding Justice,
Mayor j. i. Shields, shat She wished
to Withdraw the suit This request
was granted by his honor, upon the
payment OF costs, which the negroes
gladly cid.
Just at this juncture when the ne
groes we're preparing to leave the
room, Chief Gray noticed bulge in
Leggette s pocket anG npan tnvestiga-
ten it proved D be SO calibre pistol.
\ warrant was at once sworn out and
Justice shields bound him over TO court
under a $50 bond. The negro raised
sau,e f., Il:iiI
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notwithstanding Receipts.

The Commonwealth is Informed by
Postitistress Kate S. Dunn that Tues
day, March 2Sth was the biggest day
in the way of receipts that the Scot
land Neck postofice has ever had. Up
until four clock the receipts amount
ed to 59lss for the day. This amount
quadr'lRIGs Fhn daily .vets.se week in
ana week oat, OF about s;332.53. T.lis,
am. -. we'll la>e purchased from
your Uncle Sam e,la3 one-cent stamps;
or, every Man, wsman aid child In
Scotland Neck could have a postal
TO write friend for every day in the
week, barring Saturday and Sunday
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Thomas Pehlps Dead.

Thursday afternoon last, Mr.. Thorn
as Phelps, who had only recently NOV
ed from this town to Norfolk, died
at his home there after an illness of a
few days duration. Mr.. Phelps was,
of the most popular young men of the
town and his many friends viii be
deeply grieved to learn of his death.
Mr.. Rufus Phelps, his brother, is the
only relative from this section.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31

Tuesday afternoon the club com
posed Of the young married ladies OF
the town, met with Mrs. w. T. Han
cock, at her home en- Eleventh street,
and there perfected an organization.
After a spirited contest as to what the
name should be, those present decided
to call it the Recreation Club IA
members were present, all of whom
enjoyed the program to the fullest eX-
tent. Mrs Hancock, the hostess, serv-
ed a delicious sweet course i'll most
attractive manner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31
Brick Plant Being Rebuilt.

Mr.. J. w .Madry, whe has been in
the brick manufacturing business here,
has recently contracted with Mr.. Pey-
ton Keel, a local contractor, to rebuiic
his entire plant, changing same. from
a wood heating plant to coal heating
one Besides this improvement, the
brick kiln will be greatly enlarged.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31
Business Picking Up.

Since the Commonwealth begun is
suing twice-a-week business, both from
the circulation and advertising end, has
made some very substantial strides.
The people Of the county have seemed
to realize that they have now what
has been heede.;-a live semi weekly
county newspaper.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31
Loses Bloodei Brood Mare.

Mr.. Ashbs Dam H'as the tu,fartun-
ate loser Of the fine blooded brood mare
Julia Bachelor, sired by Gano and
bred to Dan Patch, following a case of
tetanus catised by sticking a nail in one
of her feet.
This blooded mare Will be remember
ed the one bought from the Dan
Patch Farm in Savage, Indiana, last
year by Mr.. A. Paul Kitchin. At her
death she was nine years old. She
had colts on the Grand Circuit with
records as good as 2:l1. Julia Bachcl-
Ger at three years old rounded the
mile track at the clipping rate OF
1920.
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Mr.. Braxton Well.

Mr.. E. L. Braxton, "the village
blacksmith, whs was unfortunately
burned few days ago in the course
of his business at the forge, is now
about' town again a-telling of his
friends and listeners how twas done
and everything.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31
New Rails Laid.

The construction force of the Allan
tic Coast Line Railroad Co., which has
been engaged i'll the laying Of heavier
rails from Pender to Scotland Neck,
have almost completed the work.
The heavier rails will be a great
time saving proposition to the Scotland
Neck merchants, as heavy freight
from the nsrth heretofore had to be
shipped by way Of South Rocky Mount,
thus causing one days delay in get
ting here.
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New Manufacturing Industry.

Mr.. J. b. Hall, who recently seht to
the State chemist sample Of the clay
on his farm, just mile from town, has
just been Informed that the clay was
Of the right variety for the making Of
first-class brick:
He will in the future erect a brick
kiln of a hundred thousand capacity.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31
The fifth installment Of "The Bro

The fifth installment of ''The Brok-
en- Coin is presented to the readers
today. Owing ia delay in transit, this
episude did not arrive proiilptly as was
expected, hence the hardness. Next
Tuesday we will run the sixth install.
ment, which will be shown at the Pal
ace Theatre Tuesday night, and on next
Friday, the sev hiith iustallment will
be run, which will then be "caught
up' with the picture: Look for the
story regularly hereafter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31

Mr.. W. II. Mcdowell spent Thurs
day in Halifax.
Mr.. Norfleet Smith spent Thursday
IN Weldon.
Mr.. Sam Hoffman spent Thursday
in Hamilton.
Mr.. Henry White of Hobgood was
here Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. G. X. Moore was a visitor in
Hobgood Thursday.
Mr. Aubrey Leggette of Elm City, |
is in town for few days.
Dr. F. N. Register of Tillery, was a
visitor here Wednesdays
Mr.. J. B. Edwards, Jr. was visitor
in Norfolk last week.
Capt William Smith returned from
Greenville Wednesday morning.
Messrs L. Mills Kitchin and J. A
kitchin spent Thursday in Hamilton.
Hill We're here for a few hours Tues
day.
Rev. Floyd Cartwright filled his reg
ular appointment at Halifax Wednes-
day.
Representative J. A. Darden of
Spring Hill was a visitor here Tuesday
afternoon.
Mr.. Frank Shaw of Enfield, was in
town for few hours Tuesday even
ing.
Mrs. A. W. Dunn, who has been Wis
iting relatives in Weldon, returned
home Thursday.
Miss Martha Bradley, who has been
visiting relatives in Richmond, return
ed home Wednesday.
Miss Annie Wilkerson, who has been
visiting friends i'll Weldon, returned to
her home here Thursday.
Mr.. Enoch Simmons went to Rocky
Mount Thursday to hear Pastor Rus
sell s lecture.
Mrs George Andrews and Miss Kate
Condrey of Enfield, were here for a
few hours Tuesday afternoon.
Messrs. 2. C. Gregory and Cary
White of Tillery, were here Tuesday
afternoon on business.
Miss Lillian Harrell, who has been
visiting friends in High Point, return
ed home Wednesday.
Miss Bernadine summerelI, who has
been visiting friends and relatives in
Bethel, returned home Wednesday,
Mr. G. N helms and Master Allen
helms of Rocky Mount, were in town
Wednesday.
Mr.. l.. E. Lucas spent several days
III Weldon this week visiting her bro
Their,
Mrs. J. Long of Greenville, spent
several days here this week, the guest
Of her sister, Mrs. f. J. Proctor
Mrs. J. B. Edwards, who has been
attending the Womans' Missionary
Conference at Winston Salem, returned
home Tuesday.
Mrs. J. II. Cutcheon, who has beer
visiting her sister, airs. 6. E. Pendle
ton, returned to her home at Whita
kers Wednesday.
Messrs. l.. Il. Hardison and L. L
Brinkley who have been in Wilmington
for several days, returned here Wednes
day.
Messrs. f, L. Brown, w. S. Bradley
and G. l.. Allsbrook, attended the lee
ture by Pastor Russell in Rocky Mt
Thursday.
Mr. }. G. Riddick, Mrs. A. NJ Ri,
dick, Mrs. Cleo Darden and Miss Gel
trude Whitehead were visitors t
Spring Hill Wednesday.
Miss Ruth Ruffin Of Farnville, VIII
has been visiting Mrs. R. H. Gray let
Wednesday for Hobgood, where sh
will spend some time visiting relative
Miss Winifred Nicholson and Mr.
}. y. Nicholson of Washington, N. G
passed through town Wednesday NOR,
ing cnroute to Richmond
Messrs. 7. B. Wheeler, r. G. Jose.
Hugh Johnson, F. P. Shields N.
Jo-ey and Rev. r. A. McFarlan
motored to Weldon Tuesday.
Messrs. \. Paul Kitchin, w.
White and DR.. T. d. Kitchin, atten
ed a tractor demonstration at Hobgot
Wednesday.
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gladly cid.
Base Ball Subscriptions.

The Commonwealth beginning with
thi5 Issue Will publish in each paper
the names of hose that are willing to
help support . Base bali club here tins
summer if a local stock company can
be organized with a capital of 100000.
AS it has already been stated III the
columns 81 the Commonwealth the
park site has already been promised.
The names Of those who have signifed
their WILLINGNESS to contribute are:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31

For insurance see Chas. L. Station
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31

Messrs Chas. l.. Station and A. B.
Hill were visitors in Palmyra Thurs
day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31

Send or phone this Office your name
and the amount you will give. Same
VIII be published in following issue.
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WANT ADS

GOOD HORSE FOR SALE-Apply tc
E. A. WALSTON. MIS- At.
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On this rocky eminence Adele
finds opportunity to draw her
web more tightly around Com
missalre cassion. What sud
den turn Of events do you be-
lieVe Is IMMINENT
METAL COLORS RARELY SEEN
Some Light Waves Absorbed, Others
Refeeted-copper Is Really
Salmon-Pink Shade.

One OF the beautiful things we sci.
dom see is the color of pure metals.
When exposed to the air most metals
tarnish so rapidly that our only means
to get even a passing glimpse of their
true color is by quickly scraping off
the corroded surface.
The color of metals depends upon
the selective absorption OF light waves
OF different lengths. For instance. II
a metal absorbs every light wave ex.
cept that of the length which pro
duces the optical sensation yellow,
then its color is yellow, for what II
cannot absorb It reflects. Gold is
such a metal. On the other hand,
when gold Is beaten to such thlnness
that it becomes translucent It trans
mits not yellow light rays, but those
which it formerly absorbed, namely,
a greenish blue mixture
Silver is the best example OF a large
class of metals that reflect practically
all the light they receive, and are
therefore approximately of the same
color as the light to which they are
exposed. From their color in the sun
light they are quite properly called
white" metals Some of these are
aluminium, magnesium, nickel, sodium,
tin, iron and antimony.
Others. like lead. cadmium and
zinc, have something OF this silver
luster, but with a slight blush tlnge.
The gray metals, such as manganese
and cobalt probably owe their lack of
color to their tendency to absorb all
colors in about equal amounts, Bis
muth is of peculiar light red and
potassium has pinkish tinge. Cop
per strange to say is not copper
colored" but is usually described as
salmon-pink.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-08-10
IS LONGEST IN THE WORLD
Concrete Highway TrestIe in the Sac.
ramento Valley Is Of Record
Length.

One of the most absorbing exam
pies of concrete construction so far
executed in America Is represented by
a causeway that spans the Yolo by
pass in the Sacramento valley. The
Popular Mechanics Magazine de-
scribes the construction Of this trestle.
It Is thought to be the longest Of It's
kind in the world and has lately been
completed under the supervision Of
the California state highway commits.
sion. Although 800 miles from end
to end, and a striking specimen OF
good accurate workmanship, the ele-
waited roadway was built In thor
oughly substantial manner for less
than $SS5,000 Certain phases OF the
construction were accomplished by
original methods which have attracted
the attention of engineers.
The unit system was followed In
erected the trestle which Is 20 feet in
height and provides a roadway q feet
wide. 1t is supported on re-enf0rced
concrete piles: each weighing from
three to five tons, that were driven into
place. The floor consists of preeast
slabs. -Four of these were placed side
by side to span the 20-foot gaps be
tween the bents, the full width of the
structure. The parts were so carefully
designed and put together that the
completed trestle is monolithic struc-
ture.
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that Of a child. was angry. so that
my lips trembIed, and my face grew
white, yet it was not the anger that
stormed
Enough monsieur-go ! said and
pointed to where the fires reldened
the darkness "Do not dare speak TO
me again this night"
An instant be hesitated, trying to
muster courage, but the bully in him
failed, and with an oath, he turned
away and vanished It was nearly
dark then. and / sat down on
blanket at the entrance, and waited,
watching the figures between me and
the river ! did not think be would
come again, but / did not know; it
would be safer II I could have word
with Chevet A soldier brought me
food, and when he returned for the
tins ! made him promise TO seek my
uncle and send him TO me.
My only faith 10 Hugo Chevet rested
IN his natural resentment Of Cassion's
treachery relative g my fathers for
tune. He would feel that he bad been
cheated deceived deprived Of his
hghtfu share Of the spoiIs
had been alone for an hour. al.
r&dy convinced that the soldier had
failed to deliver my message, when
my uncle finally emerged from the
shadows, and announced his presence
he appeared a huge shapeless figure
his very massiveness yielding me a
feeling OF protection, and ! arose and
Joined him His greeting proved the
unhappiness Of his mind
80 you sent for newly? what
has happened between you and Cas-
ylony'
mo more than occurred between us
yonder IN Quebec when I informed
aim that was his wife in name only"
answered quietly, do you blame
me now that you understand his pur-
pose IN this marriage"
How know you the truth Of all
you have saidy' he asked. "Where
learned you Of this wealth."
by overhearing conversation while
hidden behind the curtain In La
Barre's office. he spoke freely with
his aide, and later with Cassion 1t
was my discovery there which led to
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which seemed to overhang us, covered
with n heavy growth Of forest. The
sun was still an hour high, although
1t was twilight already beside the
river, when Casslon and his men came
struggling back TO report that the ca
noe had made safe passage, and, TAX
Ing advantage of his good humor, |
proposed a climb up an opening OF
the bluf. down which led deer trail
plainly dlscernlbe.
mot l." he said, casting glance
upward. "The run over the rocks will
do me for exercise tonight"
''Then will | assay il alone" I re-
piled, not displensed at his refusal. 81
am cramped from sitting in the canoe
so long"
twill be a hard climb, and they
tell me the pere has strained tendon
OF his leg coming ashore"
And what OF thatw | burst forth.
giving vent to my Indignation. "Am
a ten-year-old to be guarded every step
| take? 'Tis not far to the summit,
and no danger. You can see yourself
the trail is not steep. Faith. will
90 now, just to show that am at
liberty"
He laughed an unpleasant sound to
It, yet made no effort to halt me. The
rude path followed was narrow. but
not steep enough TO prove wearisome,
and. as II led M through crevice
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terms with Monsieur Cassion, yet re-
peat nothing to him Of what have
said, and gain me opportunity for
speech alone with Sleur dArtlgny."
He growled something lndistinctly
In his beard, which | interpreted as
assent, but watched his great form
disappear In the direction OF the FIRE,
my own mind far from satisfied; the
man was so lacking In brains as to
be poor ally, and so obstinate Of ma
ture as 10 make II doubtful II he
would long conform to my leadership.
Still It was surely better to conhde In
him to the extent had than permit
him to rage about bllndly and In open
hostility 10 Cassion.
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most bursts got where I was almost
q awalking skeleton and life was burden
to me until one day my husbands step
sister told my husband If he did not do
something for me | would not last long
and told him to get your medicine. Sohs
got Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for me, and after taking the first
three doses | began to improve. ! con-
tinued its use, and have never had any
female trouble since. l feel that / owe
my life to you and your remedies. They
did for me what doctors could not do
and will always praise 1t wherever
90. Mrs. G. o. LowERY, 419 W.MOn-
terey Street, Denison, Texas.
II you are suffering from any form Of
female ills, get bottle Of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
commence the treatment without delay.
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Of him see far the most Why do
you pick out D'Artlgny on whom to
vent yous angerY
~ Ike not the way he eyes you,
nor your secret meetings with him in
Quebec"
III he even sees me know II not,
aud Ms for secret meetings, knew you
not that Sister Celeste was with me
while we talked7'
mot in the governors palace"
you accuse me Of that then" in
dignanty. because ! am your wife
you can insult, yet It was your haad
that drew aside the curtain and found
me alone. Do you hope to gain my
respect by such base charges as that,
monsieur7"
"Do you deny that he had been with
your
"I1 DO I denyl It is not worthy
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Jenny Wren Is Particular.

Sometimes when have mentioned
my wren family to friend and told
how the pair came to the little house
almost as soon as it had been put up
the first time, someone has said 81
have had bird boxes set up for years
and no birds have ever occupied them.
The reason for that state of affairs
must be that the boxes are not in the
right position. They should face the
south and are better so | think. II
somewhat sheltered from the rain and
heat by overhanging caves Philadel-
phia Ledger.
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STATE NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD
The Latest Gleanings From All
Over the State.
TOLD IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS

Theresa Sebastian, aged twenty one
years, Of South Bethlehem, was killed
when she stepped out of the way OF
southbound passenger train on the
Reading Railway, directly In front Of
a drill train. The young woman and
her sister, Veronica, started to cross
the tracks. Veronica was successful,
but Theresa hesltated and was drawn
underneath the wheels. SO close was
her sister to her when she met death
that her clothing was covered with
blood. The vicinity has been the
scene of half dozen fatal accidents
in as many months
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Miss Sarah A. Stuber, of South
Bethlehem, employed at hotel, suf-
fering from the heat and melancholy,
took her life by swallowing carbolic
acid She was thirty-five years old.
In a letter she left Miss Stuber asked
that the funeral sermon be preached
on the text, Weep not for me-"
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Utterly Snuelched.

They stood at the Pyramids.
"FOrty centuries look down upon
you" announced the guide.
Let 'em look" responded Pa Won.
bat. "That seems mild after running
the gamut of Europe's head walters" !"
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HUSBAND SAVED
HIS WIFE
Stopped Most Terrible Suf.
fering by Getting Her Lydia
E Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
Denison, Texas. =" AFTER my It'll.
girl was born two years ago l began suf.

Ierlng Win femals
trouble and could
hardly do my work,
! was very nervous
but just kept drag.
ging on until last
summer when I got
where / could not do
my work. 1 would
have a chill every
day and hot flashes
and dizzy spells and
lmy head would nj.
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in the earth, finally emerged at the
top of the bluff at a considerable dis
tance above the camp had left. Thick
woods covered the crest, although there
were open plains beyond, and was
Obliged TO advance to the very edge
in order to gain glimpse of the river
Once there, however, with footing
secure on a Hat rock. the scene out
spread was one of wild and fascinat-
Ing beauty. Directly below me were
the rnpids.
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Running out to save her pet dog
from a passing automobile, Mrs, Mary
Warner, widow, aged sixty-fve years,
of Collinsville, was struck by the ma
chine and is in York Hospital. serious
ly injured The automobile was
driven by George II. Wake, residing
near Airyille.
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CHAPTER Vlll.-continued.

Furious as the man was | felt no
fear Of him. merely an intense dis
gust that his hands should touch me,
an Indignation that he should offer
me such insult He must have read
all this IN my eyes, for he made but
the one move, and flung his hand
aside as easily as though Il had been
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Not Enouoh.

How long did you boil these eggs.
Norah?"
Three minutes, ma'am."
They are not nearly soft enough.
Boil them at least six minutes next
time"
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Paul Polack, aged fourteen years.
of Moore Township, was placed in
Jail for having, with three other boys,
stolen a horse, a set of harness and
a wagon from three farmers in Moore
Township. They were traced to Allen
town, and found with the team. Po-
lacks companions escaped,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-08-10

James Wilson, thirteen, of Ridley
Park, walked into the Taylor Hospital
In that borough. with his liver pierced
with bullet He is in serious con-
dition George Valentine, eighteen is
in the county jail, charged with the
shooting, he says he did not know the
revolver was loaded, and only sought
TO scare the younger lad
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lmnortant Law Projected.

Great Britain proposes to pass law
prohibiting the importation, sale or
use of any paint material containing
more than per cent of its dry weight
Of q soluble lead compound.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-08-10

With no shutdowns and thirty-one
working days the car movement over
the Pennsylvania main line for July
shows an increase over June. A total
Of 17I059 cars were moved, which is
a gain of 1.147 over the previous
month or this number 107,075 were
loaded, three times as many being
eastbound as westbound The daily
average movement was 5,714 cars.
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Three manufacturing firms oc-
cupying the large brick building owned
by the Empire Brass Company,
Stroudsburg, were burned out with a
loss estimated at 100000. The Cap
ltal City Cap Company, manufacturer
Of caps, is the heaviest loser. Other
losers are the Monroe Trousers Com
pany and the Cameron Engineering
Company, manufacturers of cranes.
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Adele has just declined TO share
sleeping quarters with her husband.
He is furious when she refuses even
to kiss him.