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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

kltch1n assured them that he wo,,1,
protect their markets and he made cooI
his promise.
In April, 1915, Mr.. Kitchin was i,
vited by the Chamber of Commerce -.
Wilson to deliver the annual addro,.
at the banquet. The banquet was civ
en- on the evening of April 18th. 1q15
at the Briggs Hotel and full acconnt
OF it was published in the Daily Tjmes
on April 10th and 18th, 1915.
The following is an extract of a lat
ter read at the said banquet, which
letter was written by one of the most
distinguished men of Wilson and ona
who went with the delegation from vii.
son to Washington to protest against
the war tax on tobacco. The writer ~
the letter could not attend the banquet
but paid his respects to the honorod
guest by sending and having read tb,
letter, part of which follows:
Mr.. POSTMASTER:
cit is a matter Of positive regre+
that L shall not be permitted to attend
the annual dinner of the Chamber of
Commerce and contribute my mite IN
doing honor to our distinguished guest
the Honorable Claude Kitchin. His
presence is a compliment to the Cham.
Der and I feel sure, emphatic apprecia.
ton will be recorded on account there.
of, and of the services he rendered our
country and its people. Last fall
went to Washington with committee
whose duty it was to protest against .
war tax on tobacco, then threatened
We called on several gentlemen in au.
thority and urged the injustice of such
tax. It was Mr.. Kitchin who met
us more than half way, assuring us that
he would protect our markets against
the certain decentralization incident 70
such burden and he made good his
promise.
We all know Of his part in secur
ing to the town a Federal Court. and
his promise that he will favor an an.
~ ClOH LUZ Cu0 erection OF q Federal
court building Of creditable character
He is our friend and we do ourselves
credit in honoring him.
The foregoing letter was published
in the Daily Times April 10TH 1915
just two months after the vote on the
merchant marine or shipping bill in
the national house of representatives
(see Congressional Record, Feb. H.
1915, page 1924. The bill passed the
house but failed to pass the senate.
Mr.. Tobacco Farmer, do not let the
enemies of your congressman deceive
you, but ask them for more proof and
less abuse and see how much they really
know about what they are talking
about.
Mr.. Kitchin fought for three weeks
in Congress to keep off the tax on tob-
acco and we are looking now to him to
keep it off this session.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09
Having gruelled along for so

Having gruelled along for some
three-quarters of an hour over our
ever-pouring-in exchanges, and armed
with rod, reel and worms, we forthwith
point ourselves crikward in quest of
the finny babes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

An exchange hands out this sound
advice: "Children shouldn T. he allow.
ed to play with matches.'' We sup
pose that it has also occurred to this
sage that killing a fly on baby's nose
should be done with a padded hammer
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

We suggest to Brother Stainback of
Roanoke Rapids a ticket to Scotland
Neck when the Ozark Street Dev;ls,,
go forth to war and one finds it nm
safe to go bout o. nights in his town.
Come over heah' and strut about beneath
our protectin Wiling; we won t let
ole bad mans hurtchuh!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

We purloined the following ILL pom
few days ago from garage in War
rem county:
1t is easy to be bright
When things are right,
And business goes with vim;
But the man worth while
Is the man with smile,
When he comes in on the rim,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

In these days of Democratic admin
lstratlons, we respectfully inquire what
has become of the militant editor who
used to rant and spit fire about the
control federal officers welded over tho
convention?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

1t Lloyd s maintained a branch Office
here, we would wager our weekly nit.
lance Of three ninety eight on somebody
getting hurt by an automobile before
the throngs leave for the WATERING
places this summer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

When we get hold on Halifax com
ty like the Ford car, then look out for
our candidate s card cause we's sho ,
gonna run for sumpin'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

Count that 18th day lost
Whose low descending sun
Finds no notice to the effect
That your quart hath come!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

We trust that when the Roanoke
Rapids authorities ascertain the identi-
ty OF the Ozark Street Devils,'' that
they Won It be satisfied until the limb
in Limbo is broken.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09
A Certainty.

We should like to bet that Repre-
sentative Kitchin will be renominated
and then, of course, reelected, but
for the fact that the rules of true
craftsmanship preclude a fellow from
betting on a certainty Wilmington
Dispatch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

>Cose now, we ain It got no kick COM
In as we walk on tother side If tho
street but we would like to know how,
a man over four feet long gets into
some OF our stores under the awnings
without crawling.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

The dirtdobber of the Wilson Times
must have been after the Barnes Mill
perch the last few days, there appear
ing In the Times editorial department.
none OF the stuff about kicking over
the Traces etc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09
Outside Papers No Influence

The New York Herald should under
stand that it cannot influence the vote
In Mr.. Kitchin s district one way or the
other, but it keeps on trying.-Durham
Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

The man who said that the quart
law had about ruined the convention
probably recognized the fluid as a lub-
rlcant for the political machine.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09
Long Range Gt,rner

The effort of the New York Herald
to defeat Representative Claude
hltchln, of the Second North Carolina
congressional district, is at an entirely
too long a range to prove very effect
lve.-Henderson Gold Leaf.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

In the Saturdays want column of
the Greensboro News, our eyes rested
on the following: 81 want to exchange
my six cylinder touring care for small
farm, to 20 acres+' Your can
dor, sir, compels our admiration.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09
Whole Nation Would be Loser,

Whole Nation Would be Loser.
Not only. North Carolina, but the
whole nation would be the loser should
Hon. Claude Kitchin be defeated for
Congress in the coming primary, which
we don It think is probable at all, al
though fight is being waged against
him.-Lumberton Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09
Pull for Base Ball!

Not that we like the mountains less
But we like the sea shore best!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

What, pray, has become of the old
fashioned stumper who used to saw:
"heauh me! heauh me! / challenge
yuh!' etc?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09
SPECIAL NOTICES!

Persons owing The Common
wealth should pay only recog-
nized representatives of this pa
per. If you live out of Scot
land Neck it is to the advantage
of all concerned for you to send
remittance by mail addressed to
THE COMMONWEALTH.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

70 long we IL sing a song O. cheer
Them rah rah girls I'll be back here.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

Those delayed Easter togs turned up
Saturday, out Sunday and in Mon lay.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09
Platform.

we see that some of the Legislative
candidates have gotten up a platform
which is being circulated among the
voters. This is mighty good idea
The voters have a right to know just
what candidate stands for and they
should demand to know.-Lumberton
Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09

Didn't He See Yuh?
). Pluvips-just once. - Roanoke
Rapids Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-09
Mr.. Hassel of Wilson INQUIRE

Mr.. John d. Gold,
Editor + the Daily Times,
Wilson, N. G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12

store Of silver with gift from tho
clerks First Assistant Clerk George
-. Greene presented to the speaker on
behalf OF the clerks Of tho House
another silver gift. and the festal oc-
casipn came To an end
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
SUIT FOR RECEIVERS
Action to Prevent Discontinunncc OF
frrtnin Steamboat Lines Now Opcr-
ntcd on Chesapeakc Hay.

BALTIMORE. MD, March Ito
prevent the discon,iruance-of certain
steamboat lines now operated on
Chesapeake Bay. suit was filed In the
Circuit Court here to-day asking for
receivers for the Maryland. Delaware
ana Virginia and the Baltimore, Chesa-
pcake and Atlantic Railway Companies,
subsidiaries of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road.
Under the provisions of the Panama
Canal act, the Interstate Commerce
Commission had ordered the pennsyl-
rania Railroad 10 dispose Of certain
water lines operated by the other two
companies. and the Pennsylvania had
ordered their discontinuance on April
/ next.
Stockholders the subsidiary com
panics claim that the suspension Of
the service Will practically dissolve
those companies. entailing a great sac
rincc 10 the stockholders and others
associated in the service Of the lines
The court deferred action until next
week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
MEAT CAUSE Of
LAME BACK AND
KIDNEY TROUBLE:
fake a glass Of Salts to flush
Kidneys il your back
Is aching.
Noted authority says Uric Acid
from meat irritates
the Bladder.

Meat forms uric aciu which cycites
and overworks the kidneys in their
efforts TO filter ii from tho system
Regular eaters Of meat must flush the
kidueys occasionally. You must re-
lieve them like YOU relieve YOUR
bowels; removing all the acids waste
and poison. else YOU feel Il duh misery
IN the kidney region, sharp pains in
the back or sick headache, dizziness
Your stomach sourS, tongue is coated
ana when the weather is bad you have
rheumatic twngcs. The urine is cloudy.
full of sediment the channels often
get irritatcd, obliGimg Won to get up
two or three times during the night.
To ncutra!izc these irritating acids
and flush off the body's urinOus waste
get about four ounces of Jad Salts from
any pharmacy; take a tablespoonful i'm
glass OF water before break fast for n
few days and yonr kidneys will then
act fine and bladder disorders disup-
pear. This famous salts is made from
tho acid OF grapes and lemon Juice. COM
hncd with lithia. and has been used
for generations 10 clean and stimulate
sluggish kidneys and stop bladder ir-
ritation. lad Salts is incXpcnsiyc;
harmless and makes u delightful cffcr-
vcsccnt lithia water drink which mil
lions OF men and women take now and
then, thus avoiding serious kidney ana
bladder diseases.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
WRAPS
at $18.5O

CHECKS predominant!
But. then. there are other fancy
materials that are exceedingly
nObby.
At this price we're featuring
three very clever models.
One, for instance, is a 36-inch
semifitted Coat that's finished
with Il belt and has a boX-plaited
flaring back; cut on mannish
lines.
Another, also 36-inch Coat.
is Il lOOse-Dack model that may
be worn high or low neck: it is
finished with slash pocket, and
is half lined.
a nobby 45-inch model comes
in checks This is Il full length
belted Coat. trimmed with nov
city pockets and pearl buttons.
All at the same attractive low
price, $3.50.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
AVIATOR ROBINSON KILLED
hipinne. in Which lie Tries for Altitud.
Record, Falls From Height OF
$4,000 Feet.

GRlNNE1L IOWA, March l1.-W. g.
Robinson. an aviator, wa. killed ,ljs
AFTERNOON when his biplane In which
he was trying for an altitude record
'eii from height Of $4,000 feet. AS
inc machine struck the ground the
petrol tank exploded. and the resultant,
hre destroyed the plane and burned
'hc aNiator's body almost beyond
recognition. The accident occurred near
Ewart. Iowa. ten miles from this city.
robinson was thirty-two years old, and
10 survived by his wife and four chill
dren. Robinson was tho holder or the
American record for sustained n,.-bt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12

leo. but don't believe IN any lntasion
OF Mexico or in intervention In the
internal affairs OF that country.
Il am glad" he continued. that the
President is stiIl determined not to IN.
tcrvcnc. Intervention has been ur.,cd
for two years past by persons havin.,
p"cuniary interests in Mexico, but I
feel II would be extremely unfortu.
nate ut this time II we should be drawn
into war with Mexico. The Carran2a
government cannot he held reSpousi-
bic tor uutraScS perpetratcd by rebels
in instruction against that govern.
ment. ard. in Wow OF the Tact that Tine
existing regime in Mexico cannot PRO
tect American citizens from raids across
the border, il is both necessary and
right for our government to furnish
tho necessary protection. However /
believe that this can he done withou,
intervention. ana look to the Prcsi-
dent TO lead us i'll the right way
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
SUITS
at $500
They're GREAT!

And that's why we'd so dearly
love to have you come in and see
for yourself.
Among them checks. fancy
novelty materials. Gabardine,
Poplin, Serge: also all Taffeta.
Serge-and-Taffeta combinations
in every popular coloring.
A very large variety, including
sizes for the stout woman as we'll
as for the small woman or miss.
Really WONDERFUL Suits.
For to see them is to purchase
and to purchase is to wonder
CATER a period Of satisfactory
weary how it is that one may OBJ
tain such excellent Suits for so
little price.
NOW, then, is ii good time for
us to surprise YOU.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
which he Won Il year ago. flying with
out stop from Dcs Moincs To Chi
HISTORIC CHURCH BURNED
Old Trinity VI. T.. House Of Worship In
Cincinnati Almost Totally
DcstroSrd

CINCINNATI, O, March 1.-THE old
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. on
Ninth street. between Race and Elm
Streets. one OF this cfty'S most historic
structures. was practically burned to
til" ground to-day. y large apartment
house adjoining was damaged, but it's
occupants escaped without injury. Tho
church was noted for It's beautiful in
terror decorations ami tho loss ia csti-
mated at 100000. Tho cause Of the
fire has not been learned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
FrOCks
100 Special Lots at
Il .95, 1875

Spring models; chic and new.
Charming Waists and full FLAIR
ing Skirts, such as woman or
miss will gladly welcome to Il
place in her spring 1916 outfit.
All the beautiful new Spring shades.
corntlower rose, navy. pearl gray.
black, cornstali etc. \ great variety to
select from, and among values that arc
really EXCEPTIONAL.
Especially is this true of the rrocks
at SfD..5. which include great many
samples
Most every size IL to 30 for
misses, and "a to A for women.
They arc frorks you should not miss
seeing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
REMARKABLE SESSION.
SAYS tLERI< WILLIAMS

In all respects" he said, this has
been the most remarkable session tha,
have seen. ana havc served the
House through sixteen consecutive ses-
si"ns The calendar has never been In
better shane Tho ious" has disposed
in good time Of every important bill
Every other bin has had it's dav in
court ana has becn given ! fair chance.
La al my experience | cannot recall
q more bus!ncsslike session"
Thomas W. Gardner, reading clerk OF
the House, added To Mr. Williams's
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
IN FAVOR OF WILSON
Democratic state Com
mittce for His Rcnom-
inntIpn.

BOSTON. March 1l.-Adopting reso-
lutions in favor of the denomination
Of President Wilson. the Democratic
state Committee to-day recommended
as candidates for delegates at large to
the national convention former Gov
ernor David |. Walsh, Joseph O'NeiI of
BrookliNc. former Congressman
Humphrey oSullivan, of Lowell. and
Charles +. Strecl;cr Assistant United
states Treasurer in this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
WILLIS PRAISES
SERVICES OF BREWER

Delegate Willis joined the speech
makers with warm tribute to Chair
man Brewer Of tho appropriation,
Committee. Who. he said has this year
performed most eHactng task in Il
patriotic and unselfSh manner The
members Endorsed the sentiment with
a hearty round Of applause.
Late In the afternoon session the
second act OF the presentation exer-
cises was opened with speech by
Speaker Houston, who spoke the an
probation OF the House Of Delegates
Of tho faithful service rendered by.
'lorh Williams. With the affection and
esteem OF the members he presented
70 him large silver tray
Mr. Williams. whose voice had given
way under the strain Of the past tcw.
dars. spoke with deep feeling of his
pleasant association with the members
and his gratitude for their kindness
10 him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12

No Russian torpedo boa: named
Lieutenant rushiu can be located in
the naval lists. A destroyer the Lieu
tenant Pushtschcen, Is probably the
vessel referred to-
1hc Lieutenant Pushtschcen. former
II the Sadorny, was built in 1903. She
was twenty vcnknot vessel. of $50
tons displacement. with a complement
OF siX'H-four men. The Sofia dispatch
says fifteen were saved, which would
Indicate that forty nine lives were lost
in the casualty
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
$3.50, $40

Not all Of our famous "ANDREA"
and "CONSELLO" models are of this
type!
There is a generous number of small,
trim Turbans and Hats that are the
extreme opposite of the dressy models,
trimmed with just feather flower
or bow.
EXCEEDINGLY CHIC, they are;
and another equally interesting fea-
ture in them all is the extremely low
prices!
We're winning distinction daily
through the high character of our ia
nous $500, $3.50 and $1,000 Hats.
Second Floor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12

y Truslow, with the compliments OF
the members Of The House.
ht the height OF the presentation cx-
"r"ises. Delegate Winston, of Prince
Edward. arose TO make a parlinmcntary
inquiry
II would Ike to know" he Said. ''in
EI"" OF the developments Of the last
ic" minutes. II the Governor has signed
inc antitDpin: blll." The inquir" pre-
~ nitntch 4 vNMnr rint
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
RUSSIAN BOAT LOST
berlin Gets REPORT That Torpedo Graft
IL sunk by Mine. With Loss
Of EOrty-Slnc Lives.

Especial Cabl" 10 The Times Dispatch
BERLIN. March IL (wirelcss via Say
'illc) Tile Transocean News Bureau
announces receipt of an official report
from Sofia TO the effect that the Rus
sian torpedo boat Lieutenant Pushin
was sunk by a mine yesterday.
-Four officers and eleven sailors were
rescued by Bulearians, the communica-
ton states
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-05-19
Piney Creek.

A nice rain fell Monday which
will bring up cotton and corn plant
ed.
Dr.. J. P. Joyce was in town last
week to attend the medical meet
ing.
The decoration at Mt. Zion was
well attended last Sunday.
Mrs. A. F. Stewart has been right
sick.
Carol Reddin and wife visited ].
R. Reddin and family Sunday.
A large crowd attended singing at
Thomas schoolhouse Sunday.
DR.. j. P. Joyce and wife are visit
ing relatives in Hardin county.
Mrs. A. M. Bailey is indisp,sed.
JEFF Little and family visited j.
M. Holmes and wife Sunday.
R. H. Phillips and family attend
ed decoration at Union Hill Sunday.
Frank Little and family visited
Sol Ross Saturday and Sunday.
W. I. Christopher and j. A. STAN
fill we're in town Saturday.
Oliver Smith was in town Satur-
day and purchased a new buggy.
He left home bright and early Sum-
day morning.
Bob Little and family spent Sat-
urday night and Sunday with Ben
Washburn and wife.
Mrs. L. 7. Scott has been indis.
posed.
Robert Bailey and Fayette Kelley
went to Union Hill Sunday.
Magistrate Atlas F. Stewart was
in town Tuesday.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-05-19

It is an extraordinary fact that
notwithstanding prohibition laws
have gone into effect, since July l.
1915, more whisky has been made
than ever before. approximately
100000 gallons more Of whisky
has been made in the United States
in the fiscal year ending June 30th
than ever before in the same length
Of time, and the total increase for
the year Is estimated at ten million
gallons. During the same time the
consumption Of beer has fallen off
more than 10000 barrels or forty
five millions gallons and the beer
fall off for the whole fiscal year Is
estimated at sixty millions gallons.
There has been an extraordinary in
crease in the cigars, tobacco and
cigarettes reported for nine months
Of the present fiscal year, the tax
collected being approximately an
increase Of five millions dollars over
the last fiscal year.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-05-19

~
We note in the daily press Of
Monday that the requested night
train on the Nashville, Chattanooga
& st. Louis R abroad, South Of Hol-
low Rock Junction. has been denied
by the management. Vice-Presi-
dent H. F. Smith stated in the re-
cent meeting at Jackson that he
saw the need Of the requested addi-
tional passenger service, that he
would report the conference to the
management and favor the addition
al service; that he did not think the
matter of expense ought to stand in
the way Of making a trial Of the
service and that if the service
should be given he saw no reason
for delay in putting it on-hence
we feel that Mi. Smith simply did
his best and failed, for which he
should be thanked.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-05-19
TO pERpETuATE The "oLD GUARD."

Under the second enlistment"
plan which was adopted at the last
annual meeting of the odd Guard"
Of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St.
Louis Railway last week, the ranks
Of the veterans will be perpetuated
by the admission to membership
those employees of the road who
have seen thirty-five years Of con-
tinu0us service. =
When the old guard was organic
ed in 1907 there were t~wenty-four
men who enlisted in the organiza-
ton. These men had been continu-
ously in the service since the civil
war. At the ninth annual meeting
held in Nashville a few days ago
there were thirteen members pres
ent out Of fourteen now living.
The odd Guard" is unique in rail-
road organizations. These men
meet once a year and discuss rail-
reading in the long ago as compar-
ed with the latter-day methods, and
many Of their experiences are more
like romances than real railroad
stories.
The following members Of the
"Old Guard are among the charter
members: J. H. Latimer, Atlaeta;
w. L. Donley, Nashville; W. H.
Fletcher, Una, Tenn; Tol Guest, Co.
wan, Tenn, Lafayette Lynch, Dech-
erd, Tenn; VIM. Lynch, Winchester,
Tenn; John ODonnell, Nashville;
Hugh Golf, Decherd, Tenn; James
McGonnieal, Nashville. There are
also three colored members-Willis
Baugh, Manchester, Tenn; Sandy
Newman, Murfreesboro and Joe
Marshall, Nashville. The last NAM
ed was a cook in one of the railroad
military companies and goes to all
the Confederate reunions.
Maj. Danley is the oldest General
Passenger Agent in the United
States in point Of service, while j.
H. Latimer, formerly travelling pas
senger agent at Chattanooga, was
conductor on the train that carried
President Jefferson Davis and his
cabinet away from Richmond a
short time before his capture. Tol