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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
FREIGHT RECEIPTS SHOW
AN INCREASE OVER YEAR AGO

The freight receipts for freight ship
ped to Scotland Neck during the
month of March, 1916, shows an in
crease of $2558.35 over the sanie month
in 1915; while the receipts for freight
forwarded from Scotland Neck during
March, 1916, show decrease of $675.-
80 as compared with the same month
of 1916.
The great increase Of nearly 40 per
cent of frei ght received here last month
as compared with March last year, is
largely attributed to the fact that this
season much larger quantity of COM
mercial fertilizer is being used than
last. Also, more hos and homihy was
raised at home last year than this year.
The falling off Of receipts for freight
forwarded from this point last month az
compared with March, 1915, ~ due to
peanuts and cotton not moving as it
did last year during the same month.
The following receipts for the two
months of 1915 and 1916 were given
the Commonwealth by the local freight
agent of the A. C. L.:
] ~ s,Mazah- l915 Mzrcnz 1o16.
Frt., for d $2935.so Frt.Sfor'd $22so :
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
ROUTE NO. 2 ITEMS.

The hour for preaching at Rosencath
has been changed from $3.50 P NJ. to
IL A. NJ. Mr.. j. C. Edwards will fill
his regular appointment there next
Sunday.
Miss Gladys Keel of Bethel, spent
the week end with Miss Vera House.
Mrs. G. c. Marks spent same time
last week with her mother, Mrs. Lucy
A. Ivey.
Mr.. John Quincy and family spent
Sunday with Mrs. Jim Downing.
Messrs. Jake and Riger Crawley of
Aurelian Springs, were visitors Sun
day at the home of Mrs Marion
House.
Mr.. Joe Robertson of Aurelian
Springs spent Sunday here the guest
of Mr. J. C.. Marks
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
NEGRO LYNCIIED AT
KINSTON WEDNESDAY
Joe Black, Father Of Negro Rape Fiend, Taken
From County Jail and Shot to Death
By Mob Wednesday Morning.
MOB OF BETWEEN Two AND TII.azE HUNDRED PARTICIPATE

kINSTON, n. c., April 5Joseph Black, about fifty
in the penentiary
from jail here this
before three oclock BY of several hundred
the road between Maury
Lizzie county later fusilade Of shots heard
believed mob despatched Black there
Will Black, boy attacked and
year-od white child Matte Green
county mother order accomplish the and
afterwards possemen battle. He taken and
taken Raleigh
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Scarcity of Raw Paper.

The paper situation is getting ser
idus so far as the printers are concern
ed. Not only has the price advanced
amazingly within the past two months
but the production is waning, judging
by information sent out from distribut-
ing houses. From Norfolk this week
The Common wealth received notice that
before needed. Reference is especially
made to raw print paper, such as is used
in printing this paper on.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Cleanup Week.

Owing to the inclement weather
"C1ean-Up Week. will be continued
over next week, if necessary, to enable
every one to get their trash collected
for the city cart to remove.
Let us clean up, and keep clean, bv
burning all paper and trash before it
has time to blow about the streets.
Having once set fire to pile of pa
per, watch it until entirely consumed
as much Of it will escape again at the
mercy Of the wind. Eternal vigilance
is the price of clean premises.
MRS. G. W. BRYAN,
Pres. Civic League.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Blacks Threats Led to His Death.

Joseph furnished his with shot and revolver
But that alleged threats and assertions
his life 1t rell
Black stated that little better than
the child faith
had anything do with the His actions the
nhbohood following the provoked the of the
muny fury The Green sheriff Joseph Black at
holding furnishing the boy with
weapons took the the determination to lynch
old their minds Sheriff Williams knew better
than % leave him within reach Of a mob
Williams learned Tuesday evening" that Snow Hill jail would
hold Black that night He rushed him to Knston Black
incareeratel here al s: 20,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Wreck Near Tillery.

Wednesday morning local freight
No. 3O5. when about 3 miles north of
Tillery, had two heavily loaded box
ears to jump the track, causing a delay
in traffic of over four hours. The
wreck train was at once summoned
and the wreckage cleared away in short
order Passenger trains numbers 73
and 50 were routed by Rocky Mount.
No one was injured in the accident.
but the track was torn up for about
two hundred yards.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
The County Statement.

The Commonwealth mechanical de-
nartment has the copy for the annual
county statement in hand and same will
appear in the issue Of next TUESDAY
Each citizen will no doubt be interest
ed in the publication Of this list OF ex'
nenditures Of the county's money. All
subscribers should see that they get the
complete paper on this date, which vii
bear filing away for future perusal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Guano Factory Not Set Afire
Mr. B Josey Declares That He Never Made saSenen' ~ ~
cuano Factory Was Fired by 1ncendiary-
His Loss is Only $15,o00

What will tend to explode the unconrmed rumor 'ha' "
~ +or was set afire early Tuesday morning. was the s'e
+ os+ordav afternoon representative OF 'he ooh
wealth nv Mr. n B. Josey the effect that he hao never
to anyone plant fired by an heei's ~ 80 +
~, +o date conclusion had peeI eao" " "
origin of the fire. 80, -, ,o,ooor of the
vrh asked about his plans rebuilding he manager o "
chain of replied that ne hao no' "
ns for the reconstruction Of the local pant Dut 'nae
- ~, oar future he would known the plans TO tne
also stated loss that he sustained III ' nv .ov
;h+ would not exceed $4,000, and this amount was p''
cred by insurance
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Fair Exchange.

Dora-And so you quarrelede
Lallie-Yes, and I returned all his
presents, and what do you think ne
did?
Dora-Something horrid, m sure
Lallie-He sent half dozen boxes
of face powder with note explaining
that he thought he had taken as much
as that home on his coat since he hrst
met me.-Phila. Public Ledger.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Clearing Away Rubbish.

The wreck train of the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad was here Wednes-
day clearing away the rubbish Of the
four cars that were destroyed in the
FIRE Of the n. B. Josey Guano Co., last
Tuesday night night. The guano com
pany also had a crew on hand clean
ing up as much of the debris as was
possible. The fire was still burning
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Mr.. Mcdowell Injured.

Mr.. Norfleet O. Mcdowell. who IS
connecte dwith the firm Of f. T. White
head Co., here, while lifting the top
off of a kettle that was filled with
boiling water, had his hand seriously
scalded with steam.
While very painful. the wound is
not serious, and Mr.. Mcdowell able
to be about his regular duties with the
firm
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Good Cover.

"Why. johnny said mather to
her four year old son, ''aren t YOU
ashamed to go about with such dirty
faeee''
"Don It you worry about It mamma,
he replied. GAS soon as / get little
b;oper I'll raise whiskers, then you
won t notice the dirt. kansas City
Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Not Fashionable,

"Now, my dear, you must be con
sistent in politics. Always vote the
SAME way
Chow absurd retorted the wife.
~ voted in blue suit last year. You
don It expect me to do that agains 81
| Kansas City Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Morbid Throngs View Blacks Body.

FARMvIII4E April 5Joe Black came to his death os s
shot wounds inflicted hands Of person or persons
Harper and SIX men suoheo li
Joe Black 1t lay Ill the "oo' ~
seven or eight this place and about mile IRON '
and Lizzie being half way between the two places .
and al nelghborlng to"1s anu e
the first news OF the was
whispered to the last Vestse u
mortal of the father of Black minay assaulted tne e
TYSON last Thursday afternoon
Black his face down Oh the ground Ving p"'S "
side and stomach his face and head rlddleo "'h sh ~
m o s. suit when arrested anu i"9
with his mouth open. Above his ght eye here was s
and all over and face blood was oozg ou
wounds His ewes and bi though ne hao oee
bed beo he shot to death
When the stripped his oody tor eSaiiia ~,
through his side back revealed one "hole i " I
ono leaving large hole III MS ooo
the sheriff. the BODY was ioa
t and hauled away Hill to be placed IN front oi ' ~
all the family OIL oiaoA N
10 bury him. ;+,or h
Sheriff Williams order the body to be dsposeo o. e
burial or sending to the State University.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
MIR. H. +: Smith, OF RICHMOND, At SCOTLAND neck
BOARD Of TRADE, DELIGHTS ENTHUSIASTIC HEARERS

the Rotary Club of Richmond, Na
crowd of about
of Scotland Neck
stratcd bv the number of persons present
The sneaker was introduced Asby W. Dunn who stated
of Smith ofhcer III prac-
Ically every movement the public good III Richmond
Mr. Smith spoke than hour his hearers hSieh
intersedly OF different oo
ON, Interested Ills
talk was Of variety but anecdoe carfe
with i and the Trade feels that it secured the one
organization IMAM
hr Tho sneaker took as the his speech Our Town
and uoned things that made
namely: people things He also stated that the people ma "
things =, ;
At the conclusion Smiths talk Mr. IT, T. elafk Pres'
don't Of the Scotland Trade thanked the speaker Tor
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
TO RUSH WORK ON FORT AT CAPE HENRY:

wasbinpton 6.-Representat1ve Shirley oi "io
-. committee TODAY submitted the House 1orlnca-
carrying actual appropriations "
Of which ST is he used in starting "" W. p,
Csne Henry of Norfolk " 0"i
4. and other Chesapeake Bay cities from hostle i
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
No WARNING FOR THIS STEAMER.

Queenstown April 6-The British steamer Aei has " /.
pedoed without warning west Of Fastnet fort!-e'sn T N
h crow, are missing and supposed have drowned ne NV
epian steamer also orpedoed today! aecoos " "
Amer nconsul q Havre.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
"p11.1.v, SUNDAY MAY PREACH AT NORFOLK.

Baltimore April 6-rhat there IS strong lrooao.s
evangelisc campaign III Nor1ol "
1913 was indicated morning by Mr. Sunday III ocuSslns ~
with from the Virginia Guy "f
o+ol .r Norfolk appeals 7" me Ve'!
and hope clearly to go there
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
I ale News-Home and Abroad
HENRY FORD WINS NOMINATION.

Detroit 6Detrot newspapers which conpheo ''1u">
agreed today that dc"s
Detroit VIM Alden Sh lot ue puo
can nomination by majority of from 33Oo to 4,'oo
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Civic League.

There will be meeting Of the Civic
League at the Graded School Friday,
are urged 70 IS .ef fbrRRsehff- Rsehhf- '''A'"hAra
MRS. G.. w. BRYAN, Pres.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
VILLA SEEMS TO BE SAFE AS YET

Gan Antonio April 6-The most advanced caviar! oe'"o"
beyond communication 'o'a'
and at Gen Funstons headquarters eeleVeo e! '
farSo al Satevo
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
GERMAN SUBMARINE SUNK

Paris April 5-A German submarine was SUM 'oo"s ~
ron of French and British warshps, the ministry OF
ad toni,rht he landed
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Matte TYSON Still Suffers From Attack.

FARNvTJE April 5-Litte Matte Tyson IS SUN suAer,ns
from the attack Of negro brute, viii Black VINO
last Thursday afternoon Dr. T. T. Jovler u ~ IN r1
nnon he that Is sun ''i'
nnsatisfacorv While thinks that her case IS ho
ions she is not rapidly he had hoped MIS-
orr,1 She suffered severely from the "ounos
f;+ed non her and this together with the condition Oh n
danohter has caused weakened ana hei
very slow. ------------
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-07
Wal, Known colored Man Dead.

HAYWOOD Hunter, a well known col
ored man of this section, died at his
home here Tuesday evening after an
illness of sveral weeks.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-12


election in 18th ward
|. C. Waterman Cyrus Van Sickle
and Thomas Morton had revolver
duel in yards. Both killed. Thought
each other car thieves.
Rumored in movie circles that
Charlie Chaplin has gone into bust
ness with 'Broncho Billy Anderson.
Chaplin's brother, Sgd, in on deal.
Lorimer's friends held meeting last
night to plan his defense in connec-
ton with his indictment in failure of
La Sale Street bank.
Mrs. Chas. PinsoIeaIt, ga Wiscon-
sin av., Oak Park, overcome by smoke
when she returned to burning home
to get insurance papers.
Chief of Detectives Hunt will ask
aid of federal authorities to deport
foreigners convicted of crimes.
Pipeman Richard Cassidy absented
self from fire. Lieut.. made some re-
marks. Cassidy struck him. Fined
4 days pay.
Mrs. Julia Burdick, 1922 E. 18th,
found guilty of arson. First time wo-
man convicted on that charge in
Cook county.
Committee formed to boost aquari-
um for Chicago.
Mrs. John Lee, 1856 Madison, had
500 fur muff stolen in department
store. Later found woman wearing
it. She grabbed it and thief escaped.
State public utility comm ruled
that Yellow Cab Co. was not public
utility.
Alma Allen, singer, 44o6 BerkeIy
av., overcome by gas. Revived. Re-
fused to talk.
Miss Mary Hanson, 4751 w. Lake,
reprimanded by boss at Rogers &
Co., print shop, believed to have sui
cided.
17,24o suspect notices sent out by
election board.
Three men and three women
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-12

SALOON MEN HIT AT DRUGGISTS
AND MRS. POTTER PALMER
The city commission of the liquor
problem heard the saloonkeeper de-
Tended yesterday.
G. H. Wischman, representing a
liquor house, started out by saying
the saloonkeeper was not out after
the money, but desired sociability. He
also stated:
Every bottled beer wagon is
walking saloon rolling along on
wheels. Make it pay $1,000 license
fee.
Destroy the liquor trade of the
drug stores, the department stores
and the grocery stores. There is more
whisky being consumed in Chicago
today than ever before"
In reply to statement by Mr..
Wischman that the saloonkeeper was
ostracised by society, John Markell,
saloonkeeper, said:
''The leader of the social elite of
Chicago is Mrs. Potter Palmer. She
controls the Palmer house. You can
get drink at it's bar this minute. I
guess she pockets rs per cent of the
profits. Abe Lincoln at one time was
a saloonkeeper. George Washington
had distillery, and when Jesus
Christ wanted company he picked a
Jewish saloonkeeper, instead of going
out among the Pharisees."
-O-O-
GET JUDGMENT FOR PERSONAL
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-12

GET JUDGMENT FOR PERSONAL
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST BANKS
More judgments were entered
against Chicago corporations yester-
day by Municipal Court Judge Olsen
under the recent decision in the SUI
preme court, which held that all of
Cook county's personal property as
sessments against corporations was
legal.
The Northwest State bank was
forced to pay SAT, 900, the Ogden Ave.
Bank of the Republic $4,000.
Advice to bridegrooms-to-be: The
wedding ring should be thin and
light, so your wife can't use it as a
weapon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-25
LOSS OF LIFE IS
RATHER HEAVY
Four Americans on One of The
Ships Are Not among the
Survivors OF the Disaster.
SUSSEX MUCH DAMAGED
At Least Twenty-Five Ameris
cans on the Ship, Some of
Whom Are Dead Now.
Wy AsaeelArtp raGaaI

WASHINGTON, March 25-con-.
Bular reports to the state department.
today say the Dominion Line steamer
Englishman. sunk near the British
Isle, was t0rpedoed, and that four
Americans are missing. The English
man was horse ship.
The missing American are: peter
Mcdonald, a horse foreman. OF bS
Cherry street, Boston; George Nc
Donald. trimmer. OF 81 Commons
street, Lawrence, Mass: r. Buckley
and M. A. Burke, address unlsnow.
The dispatches to the state de-
partment were from American Con-
sui Armstrong at Bristol and said
the Engllshman was torpedoed ut an
unknown place and tome and thnt
thirty-three survivors have been
brought into an unnamed BrItish
port.
The American citizens known 10
be aboard the ship were not among
the Survivors.
The consul also reported that sixty
more persons who were aboard the
ship were believed by the British au-
thorities to have been saved, al
though no definite information on
that point was available. II sixty
more persons were saved. eighteen
persons remain unaccounted for. ac-
cordlng TO the despatch.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-25
SOLDIERS ARE SEARCHING
FOR MEXICAN BANDITS
tnv ASSOCIATED paEsn

DEM1NG. N. NJ. March 25.-Elias
Mlres, the Villa lieutenant shot
through the head in the raid on Co
lumbus, March 8, died here last night.
Juan S. Sanchez and Jesus Paiz, the
two surviving wounded prisoners, are
expected to recover.
Several thousand American sol
diers are known to be searcing the
country south of Casas Grandes in
every direction to locate the bandits,
but have not come in contact with
them.
Wire communication out of Ell
Paso into Mexico is still interrupted
and 1t Is believed that rowing bands
OF Villas men are responsible for
the wire cutting, having been detach-
ed from the main Villa command for
this purpose.
Dispatches received at Mexico
City and Douglas, Ariz., apparently
confirm reports to FL Paso that the
troops Of the defacto government had
come into contact with Villa in the
Santa Clara canyon. General Per-
shing has made no mention Of this
battle and army officers here incline
to the belief that 1t was probably not
more than an outpost engagement.
Major Sample In command OF the
army base at Columbus has been
asked to investigate the report
brought into Douglas, Arlz.. that Vii
Ia bandits had crossed the border
eight miles west of Columbus and
murdered three Americans, two
women and one man.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-25
LABOR SHORTAGE
IN GLASS PLANTS

1t Is claimed that the American Com
pany and some OF the independent
machine companies will greatly re-
duce their production after the hand
plants go out OF fire, but il Is hardly
expected that the curtailment will be
as sharp as that put into effect last
spring. It is also rumored that some
Of the independents will get all the
business they can and operate as full
as necessary to make hay while the
sun shines.
Hand plant manufacturers and
workers as well are considering the
posslbilitie swith considerable uneas-
lness, taking the view that possibly
the cream Of all this phenomenal
market will have been skinned be-
fore they get the plants in operation
again next fail.
It is reported that the matter has
been discussed with President j. M.
Neenan, OF the National Window
Glass Workers and that he favors a
considerably earlier start Of the fire,
| September being suggested.
It Is also said that manufacturers
are considering the adyisabillty Of
extending the fre throughout the
summer. It is pointed out that this
easily could be done, for not all OF
the plants would require cold repairs
are necessary, and that the other
plants resume as soon as such repairs
are finished. That would provide an
abundance OF workers for all the
plants all through the summer. s
A new wage scale would have to
be signed, Of course; and It Is taken
as foregone conclusion that the
workers. would insist on a material
advance, but It Is urged that t'le good
domestic and foreign business thus
secured during the summer would
much more than compensate the man
ufacturers for the increased cost of
production.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-25
FIRED o. BLUE.

Fred o: Blue, prohibition commits
sioner, will speak at the First Metho-
dist church Sunday at p. m. Every
body is invited. At 1880 ne will ad-
dress a mass meeting for both men
and women in the same church. That
which has attracted much attention
in connection with the prohibition de-
partment has been the confiscation of
wet goods" and the obtaining of in
functions against certain railroads
restraining them from permitting
passengers to carry intoxicating
liquors as personal baggage. except
for personal use.
Mr.. Blue will most likely thorough
ly discuss this phase of the prohi-
bition work. 1t will pay you to hear
Mr.. Blue, whether you believe In him
or not. -
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-25
ORATOR
Is Coming Here to Preach al
EvangeIistic Service at st.
PauI's Methodist Church.

The Rev. w. H. Foglesong, pastor
OF st. Paups Methodist Episcopal
church. South, will begin a series OF
evangelistic services in his church
Sunday morning. There will be SER
vices each evening next week at 1880
o'clock. After Tuesday evening the
preaching will be done by the Rev.
Frank Y. Jackson, OF Marion, Va. Mr..
Jackson Is pulpit orator who has
few equals. He does not believe it
weakness for his congregation to
shed tears ut times, neither does he
consider It sin for people to smile
at other times. Frank" as he, is
familiarly called by his intimate
acquaintances, held the greatest re-
vival that the city of Knoxville,
Tenn, ever saw. II lasted for sew
eral months and resulted in over L.
900 conversions. The Rev. Mr..
Jackson is special fayorite among
the men wherever he goes and leads
many men into the fold Of Christ
and church. He win preach to men
only each Sunday afternoon while
here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-25
DELEGATES
Are Obligated at Regular Meet
ing of the Trades and La
Dor Council of, This City.

The clarksburg Trades and Labor
Council held it's regular meeting
in its hnll on South Third street last
night. Several new delegates were
obligated.
Officers OF the Woman's Label
League. recently formed, were pres
ent and spoke upon the organization.
AT the meeting last night further
arrangements were made for the big
rally to be held here April 9 at the
Robinson Grand opera house, by the
council was made.
Lockwood Emmons. president Of
the council, was elected a delegate
to the State Federation OF Labor to
be held In Huntington May s.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-25
GERMAN RAIDER
SUNK IN BATTLE
And the British Capture Five
Officers and 115 Men of
800 on Board.
tnY Assoe,ATEe parSn

LONDON, March 25-A German
raider has been sunk in the North
sea. Five German officers and 115
men out of a total Of 800 were cap
tured. The British lost seventy-four
men.
The British armed merchantmen
Elcantara, which sank the German
raider. the. the Greif, was itself
sunk.
The fight occurred in the North
sea on February 90. The Greif was
sunk by gunfire and the Elcantara
by torpedo. The British losses
wer made up OF five officers and sixty
nine men.
The Elcantara was large liner
belonging to the Royal Mail Steam
Packet Company Of Belfast, 1t had
been In the service of the British
government for sometime. Its gross
tonnage was 1890. 1t was $40
feet long and was built in Glasgow in
1913.