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The commonwealth., 1916-05-12

The finance committee, which was
appointed at the mass meeting of citi-
zens last Thursday evening, met in the
mayors Office Monday afternoon and
discussed ways and means by which at
least five hundred dollars could be rails
ed to- start base ball club here and
to take steps toward the forming of a
small league among the towns within
convenient radius Of this city. The
towns looked upon most favorably are
Roanoke Rapids, Rosemary, Weldon
and Scotland Neck, which would pos
sibly be called the Halifax County
League.
At this meeting, Mr.. J. G. Riddick
was elected chairman Of the committee
Mr.. Neusom A. Riddick was unanimous
ly rendered the presidency of the club,
by the committee, which he accepted
Mr.. Jamie Tillery was elected treasurer
and Mr.. Henry M. Hilliard, secretary
A ball park site was next suggested
and the committee which had this in
charge reprted that the property of Mr.
T. A. Kitchin, on Main street, Green
wood, could be secured for number
of years at a very reasonable rate.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
SHOULDER DISLOCATED.

Dennis Mcneil, colored, who works
on the farm of Mr.. Henry Moore near
town was thrown from a mule this
(Thursday) morning and dragged a
considerable distance before he was res
cued from the frightened brute. He
was brought to town and after being
examined by physician it was found
that his right shoulder was dislocated.
The injured member was replaced and
the darkey sent home to take life easy
for the next few days.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
Summary of the Great War as
Told in Late Press Dispatches

'@German casualties, exclusive OF
corrections, were reported durInG the
month of April, 1915, as follows: Kill
ed or died Of wounds 7,455; died OF
sickness 1895; prisoners 1921; missing
G.a17; severely wounded 14,557; wound
ed 4.OO1; slightly wounded 3o,979;
wounded remaining with units, 3,63?
Total 91,162.
HThese added to those reported IN
previous months, including corrections,
reported in April, 1916, bring the TO-
tails reported in German oficlai lists
since the beginning of the war to:
Killed or died of wounds6S4, 3D.; dlrd
of sickness 41,325; prisoners l37 ,79S;
missing 197.o94; severely wounded
3s5.515: wounded 254 ,267: slightly
wounded 1,023,212, wounded remaining
with units 1886. Total 2,s22,o79.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
NEW SPY DEVICE.

Paris, May 1o.-A new spy device
is revealed daily. The latest discovery
draws attention to the multiplicity OF
Swiss watchmakers advertisements III
the French press. Soldiers at the front
are offered magnificent alarm watches
mr. bracelet watches at the low pric:
Of 20 cents.
To insure delivery they are recon-
,nended to send their full address,
which, of course, gives their regiment
battalion company, brigade, DIVISION
army corps, army and postal sector.
A miserable watch is sent IN return
for this valuable information whlch -
sent to Germany. Many neutral "atcn-
n,skers are honest, says the paper whlch
discloses this scheme, but many are
simply "boches.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following letters are at the post
Office here unclaimed. Persons calling
for same will please say Advertised -
Mrs. James French, Mrs. Adellne
Dickens, Mrs. Mollie Cooper, Mrs. Alias
Hilliard, Mrs Caroline Smith, Mrs. Lula
Jerome, Mrs. Matte Jones, Misses M.
E. Pope, Matte Pender, and Messrs. I.
w. Wilson, E. Dan Felon, Izell Smith,
Jones Allan, Esau Felonburg, Boone
Orange. May 18th, 1916.
Mrs. Kate Dunn, P. M.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12

new note on the Sussex case has
been handed Ambassador Gerard by the
Berlin foreign Office. The note IS on the
way to Washington.
According to despatch from Amster-
dam today admission is made IN Ber-
lin following the investigation into the
Sussex incident, that it can no longer
he doubted that German submarine
torpedoed the Sussex on the supposltlon
that the vessel attacked was warsh1p.
! All except three members OF the ere"
of the White Star liner Cymrlc, tor
nedoed off the Irish coast, were brlt-
ish subjects today's dispatches state'
the executions being one Russian and
two Belgians. The definite announce
mont comes from Consul Frost at the
port of Queenstown that there were
no Americans on board. He also re-
norts that no warning was gwen aho
that the wake Of torpedo was seen
Brazil will demand idemnlty IRON
Germany for the sinking by suomar
inc of the Brazilian steamer Rlo Bran
CO, according to Rio Janelro oeS
patch.
Paris reports diminishing activity
in the verdun region. On both bank
| of the Meuse the artillery fire ma
: slackened, that east OF the river oeAh
described as intermittent.
4 German attack on the French line
near Moulain- Sous -Toutvent was com
pletely checked.
4 An official British estimate OF 1e'
man casualties in April, issued at Lon
don yesterday, places the total at -
: ,ce The number Of German casuaitle
. .;.a tho beginning of the war is CIV
9 On as 2,s22,O79. These figures "ef
Given in the following statement
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
Calendar OfCiviI
Court Cases

The following cases will come up for
court:
FRIDAY, June 9, 1916.
Harvester Co., VS.. White ct ais.
Strickland VS.. A. C. L. r. r. Co.
Merritt VS.. w. U. Tel. Co.
Battle VS.. Battle.
Fenner VS.. Tom Dempsey ct ais.
Dickens VS.. Hill,
Dickens VS.. Winston.
Mayo VS.. Kee.
Simmons VS.. Grant.
Pitt VS.. Pitt.
Smith VS.. Smith.
Weldon Live Stock Co., VS.. Mcdaniel.
White VS.. White.
Armstrong VS.. Armstrong.
Harris VS.. Harris.
Mcmillan VS.. Mcmillan.
Ssnitt vss: MsMIi.iias. :
MONDAY, June 12, 1916.
Josey VS.. Bowers White Lumber Co.
International Shoe Co., VS.. Shield 8
Commlssary, Inc.
Bumpass VS.. Bumpass.
Fieldheim VS.. Alexander.
Kimball Hdw. Co., VS.. Hamill.
Bellamy & Co., VS.. Cousins.
TUESDAY, June 13, 1916.
Sexton VS.. knight.
Harris VS.. Coppersmith.
Hardy Hardware Co., VS.. Hill.
NonpareiI Mfg. Co., VS.. McGwigan
Faucet VS.. Price.
Crutchfield VS.. W. U. Tel. Co.
Farguhar & Co., VS.. Hardy Hdw. Co
Knight VS.. Warren.
WEDNESDAY, June IA, 1916.
Patterson Store Co., VS.. Carter.
Washington Buggy Co., VS.. Bell ct asl
Shearin VS.. Johnston.
Silvey vs.. s. A. L. R. R.
Goswicl: VS.. Keen.
House v Boyd ct ais.
Weldon Gro. Co., VS.. Emry & Co.
Sloan & Bullock vs.. Powell.
Sorie VS.. Mann.
Gray vs.. White ct ais.
THURSDAY, June Is, 1915.
Cumba VS.. Pridgen.
Tinsley VS.. Graves ct ais.
Johnston VS.. Zollicoffer.
Crutchfield VS.. Balm.
Love ct al VS.. Love ct ais.
Allsbrook & Boyette VS.. Geo. War
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
COST OF BORROWING A PAPER.

Once upon time man who was TOO
to take paper, sent MS III
lie boy for the copy taken by his neigh
bor Tn his haste the boy ran over a
four- dollar stand of bees, and IN ten
Minutes looked like a watery summer
SQUASH. His cries reached his father.
who ran to his assistance, and, raining
To see a barb-wire fence, ran into 1t.
breaking it down, cutting a handful OF
flesh from his anatomy and running
dollar pair of pants. The old COW
took advantage Of the gap IN the fence
oot into the cornfield and killed hersel1
eating green corn. Hearing the racke'
his wife ran, upsetting four-galioh
cburn full of rich cream into baske'
IF kittens, drowning the whole :" flock
IN her hurry she dropped seven-dolla
set of teeth. The baby, left alone
crawled through the spilled milk mt
the parlor and ruined twenty y-doha
Garnet. During the excitement tn
Oldest daughter ran away VITA ta
hired man, the calves got out ana IN
doa broke up eleven setting hens. MO-
al Subscribe for our Paper.-IAcnaIs
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
LADY CASHIER.

At a special meeting of the board
Of directors of the Bank Of Hobgood
held Tuesday, Miss Susie B. Hyman,
daughter of the late, MIR. E. B. Hyman-
was elected to succeed her father who
met tragic death in the railroad yards
at Hobgood recently. Miss Hyman is
qualified for the position, she having
had several years experience in the IN
stitution as assistant cashier.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
UNITED STATES MAY GET DANISH
ISLANDS.

Washington, May 1O.-Several visits
of Constantine Brun, the Danish Minis
ter to the State Department for confer
ences with Secretary Lansing, the lat
est being today, have given color to
report in circulation for sometime that
the American government has renewed
the negotiations conducted spasmodi-
cally and at long intervals for the past
twenty five years looking to the ces-
sions Of the Danish West Indian Is
lands. St Thomas, st. Croyx, and
st. John, to the United States.
Both Secretary Lansing and Minis
ter Brun positively refused to discuss
the subject. Intimations have come to
Washington recently that the Danish
government itself, embarrassed by Sc
rious labor troubles which have occur
ed in the West Indies, resulting in eur
tallmenG OF TcFenuc dHu NAMING Ao0
essary appropriations by the home gov
ernment would not be averse to reopen
ing the negotiations for the cession o:
the group where they lapsed fourteen
years ago.
Secretary Hay, on January "a, l9oi
signed treaty with Minister Brul
transferring the islands from Denmark
, to the United States. The considera
ton was to be $5,Oo0,Oo0. The Unite
Staes Senate gave its approval to thl
Iconvention and the lower house OF tn
? Danish Parliament approved it bu
= the upper house failed to ratify 1t.
4 From that time until recently ther
= had been no official move in the ma
IS ter. The present state OF pre-occup'
tion of some of the great European pov
era who are believed to have exerte
influence in the past to prevent acqul
;tion of the islands by the Unite
States it is suggested, probably La
. it's effect in causing the subject to
taken up ia this time
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
coLoREp SCHOOL CLOSES.

The public school here for colored
people has for the past three nights
been conducting commencement exer-
cises. The school has done good work
and the principal, Thomas Shields Is
to he commended for the success OF
the term. The work of the other
colored teachers deserve mention, and
all have labored together for the gooo
of their race and the betterment oi
their school.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
CURIOUS OBJECT.

The North End drug store is showing
the public this week something novel in
the way of amusement. The Indian
Rock ginger ale company has on exhi-
bition at the store a bottle and a glass.
the bottle containing ginger ale, which
is constantly pouring into the glass.
The bottle does not become empty,
neither does the glass become full. The
mechanism is propelled by small mo-
tor.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
MOVING BURNED FISH SCRAP.

The N. B. Josey Guano Co., whole
plant was burned here last month, is
having the burnt fish scrap and other
material moved away as rapidly as pos
sible, The fertilizer caused much COM
plant from citizens of the town living
in the immediate locality on account Of
the undesirable odor. The guano COM
pany stated that on account of the in
suranee, the refuse could not be moved
before.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
THE ROUND TABLE CLUE.

Wednesday afternoon the, Round Ia
bic Club met with Mrs. J.B. Edwards at
her home on Church street where for
some time a most enjoyable program
was rendered by the guests present.
One of the plays of Shakespeare was
discussed as we'll as current events.
A delicious sweet course was served
by the hostess assisted by Miss Mil
dred Edwards.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
SERVICES AT RosENEATH.

Rev. G. H. johnson, pastor of the
PRESBYTERIAN church of Enfield, will
cold services at Roseneath church near
6, o+land Neck at both the morning and
evening services on Sunday. Every
one is invited to attend these services
and hear splendid sermon.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
CORRECTION.

The Commonwealth herewith cor
rects an error which appeared IN the
signatures Of the towns physicians to
the notice in regard to the increase
in fees. Instead of DR.. T. d. Smith
il should have been DR.. L. u. h1Ich1h'
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
WILSON TO cHRLoTTE MAY 20?

Charlotte, N. c., May lit became
known here today that President Will
son informed Secretary Daniels that
he would visit Charlotte, together with
Mrs. Wilson, on May 20, provided no
diplomatic rupture should be threaten
ed. Mrs. Wilson is said to have ex-
pressed a great desire to visit Char
lotte and meet the people Of this town.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
BANK STATEMENTS.

The Planters & Commercial Bank of
Scotland Neck and the Bank of Enfield
have statements i'll this issue of the
Commonwealth. Read what these two
strong banks have to show in the way
of resources.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
NEW MERCANTILE ESTABLISH
MENT.

Mr. Joe Harrison, who for the past
ten wears has been head salesman for
the grocery department forEdwards q
Co., and who recently resigned his po-
sition there has opened retail gro
cerv store on Main street just below
the Palace Theatre. See his advertise
ment in other columns of this paper.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
sTHE GIRL LEFT BEHIND ME.

The above is the title of the feature
n;cture at the Palace Theatre Friday
night Of this week. Other theaters re-
port this to be an exceptionally fine
nicture. It deals with life in the West
among the Indians, and is full Of mill
+.rv scenes. The Palace is showing
good pictures these days.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
MIR. SMITH IMPROVING.

It is reported today that Mr.. ". A.
Smith. who some days ago suffered q
light stroke of paralysis, is slightly I'm
proved, although he is not yet able TO
leave his room.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
WILL HOLD SERVICE HERE SUN
DAY.

Rev. Henry Clark Smith, Of Roa-
noke Rapids will hold services in Trim
ity Episcopal church here Sunday morn
ing. It has been announced that the
special Easter music will be repeated
and all are cordially invited to be pres
ent.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12

Tn addition to the above the TWO
knitting mills have IA small mo'ors
for pulling, looping and knitting ma
chimes in private homes. ihere a.s
also about 125 fans and 100 electf'e
irons in service. Over Is per cent o.
the above load has been connected ui
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12

Mr. Elisha Boyd spent few days
at his home in Falcon, Cumberland
county, N. c. this week.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12
| OCdl Power Plant Now Pulling
Motor Aggregate H. p. of 200

the past twelve months. 10 run lines
and furnish transformers and meters
for the above has cost considerable but
it is thought it means much to the IN
dustries of the town and a good bust
ness for the Plant.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12

Miss Antha Mizelle, of Spring HILL,
was a visitor here Wednesday.
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12

Due to reasonable rates and hrs'
class service the Light and Power Plant
has picked up considerable load IN the
past twelve months. Here is list or
the chief users of power served by the
Plant.
d
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12

National Spanish Peanut
Co., Inc. -"
P. Futrell, planning and saw
Crescent Hosiery mills --------- oo
B. Hall, brick making (soon)--- oo
Cotton Oil & Ginning Co. ------ 81
T. Wommack, gin and grist
,, 35
Burroughs Pittman- Wheeler Co. 10
J. C. Braxton, woodworking
Scotland Neck Bank, fire pump .
Josev Hardware Co., elevator D
r C. Josey, pump and hominy
Mint Cola Bottlipg Works ------
Scotland Neck Times, printing
Commonwealth, motor and heat
ing pot for linotype --------
Private water works, IA motors
Total horsepower ------- ~
The commonwealth., 1916-05-12

The following cases viii come up for
trial at the June term of Halifax civil |
court:
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16

Wallace Nutting Pictures
Appropriate for June Weddings
Dantier and exquisite Pictures for Wedding
Gifts could not be chosen They actual photographs
artstcaly coored and in them the artist has caught the
true conception of beauty actually existed nature,
and expressed it only expressed in Wallace
Nuttng Pictures. Real artistic gems
Some of the subjects
Early June Brides Blossom at the Bud
Bridesmaids Procession Blossom Cove
Dream and Reality Spring in the Dell
Honeymoon WindingS A Petdled Way
Honeymoon Stroll The World Beautiful
Honeymoon Drive
These pictures can be had unframed at S1.25 S15O,
$500 and $3.50 each.
We have select line of holdings from which suit
able choice for any of these pictures be made
Fouthn
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
BAKER WILL review
CADETS ON THURSDAY
High School Soldiers to Make Debut
as Two Regiments-Omcials
viii Attend.

The two regiments Of hiSh school cadets
viii make their debut Thursday after
noon at % o'clock. when they will be re-
viewed on the White House Ellpse by
Secretary Of War Baker and other high
government. army. and school officials
heretofore the cadets have been organ
ized N Pne regiment Of twelve companies
0r even less. but the rapid growth OF
the high schools resulted this year in
the formation Of eighteen companies
making possible the organization Of an
additional regiment.
There are 100 cadets in the two regi-
ments this year. AS compared with only
- last year. Up until this year the
activities of the cadets had been con-
fined To- close order drills In military uni
forms. Since January Lieut.. F. Z. Stee-
Yer. L. : A. military instructor, has
worked day and night instruCtinE the
cadets in rifle range work. extended or
der drill. and war strategy.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
TOBACCO MEN IN SESSION.
Seventy Members from All Parts of
Country Attend Convention.

With seventy members in attendance
the annual convention of the National
Cigar Leaf Association was convened in
the New Willard hotel yesterday. The
delegates are from all parts Of the Unit
ed States. Only one session Of the con-
ventiOn as held yesterday. This was
taken up almost entirely with the reports
Of the president and other officers Of
the association.
President Fox in his report warned the
delegates against the proposed fncrea sed
tax on cigars now pending, and other
measures now before Congress affecting
the t-baCco interests. Secretary Joseph
MendelsOhn stated Yesterday that the
most important meeting of the session
will be held today.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
ENTERTAIN LAW GRADUATES,
Alumni of Washington College Give
Reception for Senior Class.

The Alumni Association Of the Wash
ington College Of Law gave its annual
reception to the graduating class last
Saturday evening at the residence Of
Miss Marie Saunders, 3O25 P street north
west Robert Tracy was in charge of
the program, assisted by Hugh a. Fisher
Among those who took part were Miss
Edna Sheehy Misses Mable and Nellie
Ernst, Miss Stuntz. Miss Emma NJ Gil
lett Mrs. Edith Newman. Mr.. Long Will
lam Clark Taylor. Paca Oberlin. Misses
Clara and Marie Saunders, Mrs. Ellen
Spencer Mussey, and Miss Adele S. Stew
art
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16


BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM
FOODS-The list includes l7s
articles for healthful living, and
a special line for diabetes.
LOoSE-WILES SUN SHIN
BAKED GOOD r S-Cakes,
Crackers. Biscuits. Cookies, in
both English and American
styles. These are all packed in
special alright tins which
makes impossible the escape OF
the crisp daintiness and delight
full taste.
Individual tins. 1Oc to soc.
Bulk assortment, 25c 20 soc
pound.
UNIVERSITY CLUB GINGER ALE
This ale is prepared with dis
titled water and pure Afric
ground ginger; guaranteed to
contain no capsicum, and rec
commended especially for indi-
gestion, dyspepsia and general
debility.
SI.15 dozen bottles; S2.25 case OF
. dozen. (15c rebate for
return Of case of bOttlCsD
Fifth foor-Tenth ST.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Mount Vernon Hours Heightened.

The grounds and mansion at Mount
Vernon, the home Of Gen. Washington,
are to be kept open longer hours, COM
mencing May p. according to action TAX
en- yesterday by the Mount Vernon Asso-
citation. In the future the gates will be
open from $50 a. m. to $50 p. III. from
April to October 81 of each year.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Transform Your Tarnished Silver
Into Bright, Cleaning
Polished Silver.

You do it with greatest ease and in few seconds
with Silver Clean Pan"
Your Silver can be cleaned almost instantly and with
out rubbing securing How, you say? With the Silver
Clean Pan. It's scientifically constructed pan into which
you mix certain amount of table salt and soda which
produces an electrical action that cleans silver instantly
Various sized pans, priced from $l.25 to $500.
We extend an invitation to our patrons to
bring in a piece of their old silver and let US
clean it for them a convincing demonstration
of what this pan will do. By all means come to
the demonstration.
hoor-F
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
BOOKS OF MERIT

Among the great of books which the presses
day, there that
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Use Mercerized
Danask for the
Table
For the Summer Months

1t is a good policy to use this
Damask during the summer sea-
son. 1t is neat, durable and salts
factory. and so inexpensive that
if it is stained or damaged you are
not worried because of the fact.
This damask is better than the
average mercerized damask, hav-
ing a permanent luster.
Sc and 72-ineh Damasks,
SOC yard.
72-inch Damask, Csc yard.
2-yard-length Table Cloths,
$l.20 and $l.50.
21a-yard-length Table Cloths,
$1.5O and $l.SS.
2O-inch Hemmed Napkins,
ready for use, S1.0O dozen.
Second hoor-EIsvsnth St
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
REALLY WORTH WHILE

that
REALLY WORTH WHILE
that worth reading and worth owning; few mentioned below:
OUR MILITARY HISTORY; its facts and faacies; book of
importance every thinking American by Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood s1OO
UNION PORTRAITS including Mcclellan Hooker. Meade.
Thomas. Sherman, Seward Summer and Samuel Bowles.
by Camale Bradford. s1so
INFORMATION ANNUAL. digest of events, well
cyopeda for the year 1915; 66l pases $4O0
ANTWERP TO GALLPoLL by Arthur Ruh year of war on
many fronts and behind them. s1so
THE DIPLOMACY OF GREAT WAR-containing the Strug-
gle of Generation; New Elements of Diplomacy. Liquidation
of This War. and the United States and Europe, by
Arthur BuLad s1sO
B0OKLoVERS HOLIDAY In THE OPEN, includes the Grand
Canyon Navajo Desert Patagonia Brazil Primitive Man and
Others by Theodore Roosevelt t:................. $500
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS history of
American Conventions, National Campaigns. and Campaign
GsTcage I By Joseph Bishop. .slso
ORDEAL BY BATTLE, by Frederick Scott Oliver A book
of which said-I wish that every American would
read Mr. divers Book Pice.....................s1
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16

Cleaning and dyeing
no work too fine or
difficult for US to handle
properly; garments, fab
RIGS, gloves, draperies
and hargirgS.
Let us clean and store
your Bed Blankets and
Comforts; when storage
is ordered at time. of
cleaning ne make no
charge for storing.
DraperieS, Lace Cur
tainS and Hangings
taken down, cleaned and
stored and rehung in the
fall.
Rugs and Carpets
cleaned and stored; ne
wiH take them up and
relieve you of all re-
Sponsibility and labor,
relaying them When re-
queSted.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Sporting Goods and Outdoor Games
Tennis, Golf, Baseball,
Kodaks, Croquet and other
Outdoor Athletic and
Lawn Games are here in
greatest profusion.

These are the glorious out
door days and they should
be used.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16

HOwARDiS MAYONNAISE SALAD
ESSING-Prepsred with pure
italian Olive OIL. fresh eggs and
wholesome seasoning; contains
no artificial colorinE.
PEEK'S PERFECT BLEND TEA
AND CoFFEE-Blended by e1-
perts and cleaned by vacuum.
Quality and taste will please the
most exacting.
BEARDSLEYrS PRoDUCTS-ve-
geX, the new vegetable boul-
lion; Shredded COdhsh in glass,
Boneless Herring. Pure Olive
OIL and Prepared Mustard. They
are pure in quality and Of the
highest flavor.
LEVERING'S FINE CoFFEES--In
can and bulk; fresh roasted at
all times. and ground when or
dered and according to order.