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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
GERMANS BEING PUSHED
BACK, IS THE REPORT
Rumanians Have Received Rein
forcements and ere Making
a Stand near Dobrudja.

Berlin, Sept. 49,, via London
The allied (entente) forces in Eas-
tern Rumania have received rein
forcements the war office announc-
ed today. They have taken up a
line across Dobrudja, d few miles
south Of the railroad running to
Constanza on the Danube.
Abandonment by the Germans
Of the village Of Berny and Danie-
court, together with positions be-
tween Barleaux and Varmando-
villers, south Of the river Somme,
is reported in today's official an
nouncement. North Of the river
the statement says, the fighting
developed favorably to the Ger
mans.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
Notes from Rosemary.

Rosemary, Sept. 1S.-The Chris
tian Church Of Rosemary of which
R. L. Topping is minister, was or
ganized Oh August 2, 1914 by the
present minister. The church
now has membership Of 26O and
continues to grow. Believers are
added at almost every service.
The Sunday School is one OF the
best in the county.
DR.. w. S. Martin, professor OF
the Biblical Department at At
lantic Christian College will con
duct an institute under the aus
pices of the Christian Church OF
Sept. 1890 and Oct. l. The pub
lie generally is invited.
Two were added to the churcl
on. Second Sunday and 1856 wer'
present in Sunday School.
A community Sunday Schoo
Association has been organize
has been organized with Prof. a
M. Proctor as President.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19

Comparisons OF Democratic
and Republican records in their
latitude always show up the Re-
publicans in a bad light say
nothing worse. When it WASH It
incompetency it was corruption
that featured Republican direction
Of public affairs and their last
performances and the great ma
jority of voters know how risky
a thing it would be to ever give
them another trial in this State.
All that was Expected.
Democrats here who talk about
the Maine election last week in
variably express satisfaction over
the result. The Republican plu-
rality is much smaller than it
has been in any presidential elec-
ton year in a generation, with the
single exception Of 1912, when the
Republican vote was split between
Taft and Roosevelt. If the same
ratio shows up in the doubtful
States, Wilson .ill defeat Hughes
badly in the electoral college. The
Democrats who were in office in
Maine were elected in an off-year
when local and State. issues con-
trolled the voting. This year ma
tional issues overshadewed all the
other issues. and Maine ought to
have given the Republicans a maj
ority twice as large as they re-
ceived if the Democrats had a
less popular candidate for Presi-
dent in the field. For Maine is
normally Republican by from 90
600 to 10000 in Presidential elec-
ton year, when national issues
(the tariff especially Influence
the voters above local questions
and policies of State government
Cutting down the normal Repub-
lican majority there was all the
Democrats expected.
Of Interest to Newspaper Men.
For all these years newspapers
have been called upon to publish
certain classes Of legal advertis-
ing for mere pittance. Now the
editors propose to ascertain
whether the legislature can be in
duced to fix a uniform rate fo1
this kind Of matter and allow the
publishers a "hving wage A
joint meeting of the Legislative
committees Of the n. G.. Press
/. Association and the Association
i-s5f. | IT Aafftterfloson "a pefs was held ir
the office Of the Commissioner o1
Labor and Printing here on Thurs
day evening, at which a tentative
bill bearing on the subject was
agreed upon, and the General AS
semblv will be asked to enact the
same into law. The joint com
mittee organized by electine
Commissioner M. L. Shipmar
chairman and Mr.. J. L. Horne, .Jr.
fof the Rocky Mount Telegram
Secretary. Simple Justice viii
be the slogan Of the campaign, il
which all editors Of the secular
press are expected to cooperate
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19

Mr.. r. A. Harris of Weldon,
was here yesterday, making pre-
parations to open up a flrst-class
plumbing and sheet metal works.
He is associated with the Weldon
Plumbing and Sheet Metal Works
and has conducted quite a lot OF
work here for the citizens. His
work is said to be Of the highest
order. Watch this paper for his
announcement soon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19

If the human family continues
living at its present gait, and
teaching the young it's present
ideas of extravaganza, what can
possibly be interesting to the next
generation? Possibly some one
will invent something new fo.
which to spend money, or some
new method of getting rid Of it.
It looks like everyone is dead bent
on spending these days. Economy
and saving seem to have lost their
place in the present age. Better
apply the brakes before it's too
late. Don't forget that there will
come some rainy days. You can
be economical and save without
being stingy. This latter day
style of trying to keep pace with
your rich neighbor will finally
cause you sorrow, if you don t be
careful When sickness or other
calamities come, what consola-
ton will your past elegance bring
you? The money you We spent in
trying to keep up with some one
else, instead Of laying it by for
just such, will not pay your doc
tors bill. This idea Of beginning
about seven hundred miles ahead
of where your parents left off, is
mighty expensive and absolutely
unnecessary. Better get in low
gear and take it along slow
/ paSV
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
UNIVERSITY OPENS 121ST
SESSION; 1890 STUDENTS
Regular Glass Work Began on
Thursday; Welcome in Me-
mortal Hall Friday,

Cnapel Hlll, Sept. 1S.-The Uni
versity of North Carolina opened
its doors to students on Tuesday,
September II, when registration
for the session of 1861 began.
1t is now l21 years since the fir It
student, Hinton James, 'eporte ]
to the first and only professor al,
that time, DR.. David ker, for
work at the University. Regis
tration has likewise increased
from the one and only student
registered that year to the 1890
students reported by President
Graham at the formal opening on
Friday. Registration continues
to go on, and the total has al
ready passed HOO, the largest yet
known this early in the year,
Regular classes met for the first
time on Thursday. The welcome
to the new men and the formal
opening of the University was hell
in Memorial Hall on Friday at
noon Dean Marvin III. Stacy at
that time made an excellent talk
to the students on the topic, "Col
lege Student Investments. - Pres
ident Graham also addressed the
students at this time Among other
impressive things he said: "The
great question that yon bring to
the University today has a deep
er center than a desire for either
physical satisfaction or success in
the world. 1t is the question that
the young man came to the Mas
ter with What shall [ do to in
herit eternal life----the large
abundant life that will satisfy all
the passions Of my life. The Mas.
ter made him a fairly easy an.
swer; He told him, for one thing
to play the game according to the
rules laid down. The young mar
replied that he had always done
that. Then the Master shifted the
whole point Of view to the heart
Of the mystery. He told him thai
the source of life was not a set OF
rules, a ceremonial, a doctrine, al
organization; but an attitude, al
atmosphere, a life.
college Night was held or
Thursday, when the new students
were informed concerning tht
many student activities at the Uni
versity and college yells were
practiced. "Yank" Tandy talk
ed to the freshmen about athle
ties. Marion Fowler told Of tll'
student, publications, Buck
Wimberly made known the valu'
Of Glee and Dramatic work, Clyd;
/ Miller spoke Oh scholarship, ant
Francis Bradshaw on the work o
the Y. M. G.. A. A reception wa
then rendered the new men in th
gymnasium.
Many new members have bee1
added to the University facult,
to care for the growth III numbers
There have also been a few facult.
changes for the year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
PARTY SUFFRAGE RECORDS
Only Democratic conaressmen Appeal
ed for Action.

ed for Action.
Congressman c. C. Dill, of Wash
ington, cites the records of the COM
mittee hearings on suffrage in Con-
gress to prove that ''the only Congress
men who have gone before the Judi
ciary Committee Of Congress this year
to ask that suffrage amendment be
voted upon have been Democratic
members" He adds that mo others
have appeared to ask for considera-
ton of the measure. That is, think,
sufficient answer to any claim that
the Democratic Party opposed Woman
Suffrage"
This record need only be supple
mented with the personal voting his
tory of the rival Presidential candi-
dates to show who is the real friend
of suffrage. President Wilson made
two trips from Washington to New
Jersey to register and vote for Woman
Suffrage when 1t was submitted in his
State. Candidate Hughes did not take
the trouble to register or to vote the
same STANDARDIZATION the suffrage
amendment was submitted In his
state.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
ADDITIONAL
LOCAL ITEMS
OF INTEREST

Mr.. c. J. Cox of Hobgood was
in town today on business.
$3.50
Mr.. Bellamy of Enfield
was in town Monday on business.
Mr.. Ernest Applewhite of Til
lery is here today on business.
Mrs. NJ Oppenheimer is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. G. Hoffman.
Mr.. w. G.. AllsbHook went to
Halifax Monday on business.
S&&3
Mr.. Moses Strickland went to
Halifax Monday on business.
&&&&
Miss Mary Crawley of Littleton
is the guest of Miss Olivia House
on Route 2.
Miss Alice White of Washing
ton returned to her home Sunday
after a visit to Mrs. P. E. White
on Route l.
$50
Miss Evelyn Kitchin left today
for Danville, Va, where she will
enter school.
$3.50
Mr. and Mrs. John House Of
Oak City were in town Tuesday
on business.
&&&8
Mr.. Henry Coleman has made
a deal with the N. A. Riddick
Motor Car Co., for Buick car.
-
Mr.. Kelly Cooper and Miss Sa-
die Pearson are visiting relatives
in Weldon this week.
Mrs. Jane Bunch of Norfolk is
the guest Of her son, Mr.. Jere
Bunch.
SSS&
Miss Maud r. Flythe of Tar
boro is visiting the family of Mr..
1C. G.. Allsbrook near Scotland
:. Neck
$3.50
I. Miss Julia Alexander returned
to her home in Norfolk Tuesday
after visit to Miss Evelyn Kitch-
in Of this town.
&&$S
Mrs. Pope of near Enfield, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
E. F.. Allsbrook, has returned to
her home.
Attorney R. G.. Dunn and little
daughter motored here from En-
field today. Mr.. Dunn is over on
professional business.
&3&
Mr.. N. E. WinslOw is remodel
. ing his sales stables on Main
. street at Ninth. He expects to
do good business this fall and
winter in the horse and mule
line.
Mr.. Frank Cross of Scotland
. Neck, r. F. D., has accepted a
position with the Hardy Hard
ware Co., this city, and will be
glad to have his friends call and
| see him.
&&&&
Messrs. j. Ashley Bryan Of Lii
2 mon, Costa Rico; Paul Bryan of
t Moultrie, Ca, and Herman Bry'
: an Of Jacksonville, Fla. spent a
few days recently with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Bryan.
&&&8
E Mr.. Clee Vaughan's grocery
, business continues to grow, as is
| evidenced by the fact that he has
purchased a horse and buggy to
add to his delivery system. He
continually advertises in this pa
per, and is better prepared
than ever to serve his trade.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19

Mrs. H. F. Badare of Beyroot,
Syria, gave a lecture at the Meth
odist Church Sunday evening, her
subject being upon the history Of
Jerusalem and Bethlehem, dis
cussing the birth Of the Saviour
and depicting the early years of
his life. Her discussion was very
interesting and showed close
study Of the subject.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19

A protracted meeting was be-
gun at the Baptist Church Sunday
under very favorable conditions
and will continue throughout the
week. Rev. G.. V. Lamb> Of Mis-
souri, is conducting the meeting
with Prof. j. P. Schofield of Kan
sas in charge Of the music. The
public is invited to attend each
service.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
day in the councils of the world .
Do You Approve This?

cratic administration, this very
remarkable record made in times
that try mems souls,'' appeal to
you? Does it appeal all the strong
er when you take thought that
ahead are more dangers, times not
less trying, when one false step
may plunge the nation into war,
when the hand Of inexperience
may make error irreparable?
If this record Of the Democratic
administration with the assur-
ance it carries of future wise con-
duct of the nation s affairs, ap-
peals to you, won't you contri-
butte some money to re-elect it?
The Democratic administration
has served the people. Let the
contributions and the votes Of the
people re-elect it.
The Southern States, and par
ticularly North Carolina, have
a peculiar interest in the contest.
The Republicans are making a
campaign, based largely upon sec
tional lines. They are vicious in
their attacks upon the South and
the Southern people. In the elec-
ton just closed in Maine, they
used as their chief campaign ar
gument their contention that the
South had too large a share in the
management Of the government
They are trying to prejudice the
voters Of the North and West
against the South on this account
With the campaign being conduct.
ed in such manner, our people
ought to be more liberal than ever
in furnishing the means to get the
truth to the people in the doubt
fu' States.
We cannot expect to get money
from that class who expect specia
favors at the hands of the gov
ernment. The Republican party
has a monopoly on that class. They
are furnishing and will continu.
to furnish money in unlimited
quantities to the Republicans.
The Democrats are making
direct appeal to the average citi
zen who does not want or expec
to receive special privileges an!
who is opposed to restoring tn
Republican party, which has al
ways been a party Of special pr
vilege, to power in the Nation
The undersigned know from
personal conversation with the OF
ficers Of the National Committee
that they are in urgent need of i'm
mediate funds to carry on the nee
essary work of the campaign ant
we earnestly urge you to max
ycur remittance now.
/ The National Committee, at on
instance, has appointed local Fl
rance committees in PRACTICAL.
every town and county in tn
State and these are urged to be
gin work Immediately and max
quick remittances as the need i
11.~nnt.
Contributions in any amoun
will hn gladly received.
Make checks payable to Hug
4 McPse, Treasurer, Wilmington
N. O., or to the Treasurer Of you
tlocal Committee.
A. w. MCLEAN, Chmn.
HrTGF McRAF. ec.-Treas.
Finance Committee for North
Carolina Wilson-MarshaH Fune
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
Shower for Bride Elect.
ReDOrted)

: Showers of different kinds were
on the program Thursday, the IA
Of September, when Miss Mary
Weldon Smith entertained at her
lovely Colonial home, Wood
stock, in honor of Miss Cornelia
Josey, who is to be married next
month, Five tables were arrang-
edd for bridge and shortly after
arrival the guests were presented
with dainty hand-painted score
cards. There followed an inter-
esting game of cards, after which
the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Rich
ard johnson and Miss Sallie Neal
served a delicious salad course.
Then, to the complete surprise Of
the honoree, Miss Mamie Shields
played the wedding march and
Master John Hinsdale presented
Miss Josey with lovely shower
bouquet of roses. At first sight
one might have thought the roses
had unusually well rounded and
CIAOA hAOoC oCCu1S, OuC LII NCSCIS CIOIl
disclosed the fact that the mys-
terious "stems cunningly con-
cealed the chief event Of the even
ing-a linen shower for the bride
elect. 1t was then that the show
ers Of gifts and good wishes on
the inside We'd with the showers
of rain on the outside. The pres
entation of these many and ex.
quisite gifts was a fitting end to
this original and unique enter
tainment. Among those who en-
joyed Miss Smith s hospitality
were: Misses Cornelia Josey
Matte Josey, Louise Josey, Mat
tie Josey, Hattie Leggett, Lizzie
Leggett, Rebe Shields, Eleano,
Smith, Laura Clark, Susie Hill
Mesdames Richard johnson o1
High Point, Sam Hinsdale Of Raj
eigh, ]. III. Smith, t., D. Kitchin
c.. HI. Herring, j. B. Hall, G. H
johnson, D. R. Boyette, R. F. Cole
man and E. w. Hall.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
Cowan-Baker.

Mr.. Bennie Cowan and Miss
Viola Baker, both of East Scot
land Neck, were united in mar
riage Sunday morning by Rev.
r. A. Mel Farland, pastor OF the
Scotland Neck Baptist Church.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19

There Is no means Of judging the
future except by assessing the past.
Constructive action must be weighed
against destructive comment and reac-
tom" From President Wilson's
Speech Of Acceptance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19

The Mighty Haag Shows will
be here tomorrow, coming through
the country in time to give pa
rade at IL o'clock, noon. The
tent will be pitched on Main street
next to the city market. The per-
formances are scheduled for 2 and
8 @ clock.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
Hon Garland r. Midratt

Hon. Garland E. Midget of
Jackson, N. c., was IN town to-
day for the purpose Of hearing
the matter Of J. L. Hooker VS.. W !.
T. Hancock CO., he having been
appointed by the Superior Court
as referee in the matter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19

A party comnosed of Mess''s
IL. r. Mills, .Tr., l.. ] McKeel: Mrs
IL. r., Mills, Jr., Miss Anna Mills
and Mrs. e. B. Suiter Of Weldon
lmotpred to Greenyille. today.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19

Twenty six Pullman cars were
brought to New Bern today to
transport the N G. National Guard
to Ell Paso, Texas.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
AN APPEAL TO
STATE DEMO-
GRATIS IS MADE

"Others may follow the
lords of war who ride among
the corpsesgo mankind. We
follow the President of the
United States and seek in
spiration of humanity that
aspires to higher things
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
Risky Thing to Elect Re-
publicans to Office.

Apropos of the misleading "cri-
ticisms" Of the Butler crowd
and the Republican spe!l-binders
now stumping the State, Of the
Democratic State administration
Of affairs, it is pertinent to show
how the sixteen counties Of the
State which have been under Re
publican rule the last two years
or more have Jared. Take the tax
rate levied in the State managed
by Republican boards of COM
missioners in 1914. the last year
for which complete figures are
available. The tax rate levied by
these sixteen counties and by the
other "a counties in 1914 is shown
on page 282 Of the annual report
of the State Tax Commission for
1915. This shows that the aver
age tax levy in the sixteen coun-
ties managed by Republicans Gin
Guiding the State tax, which is
the same in each county, is
$1.019 on each hundred dollars
worth Of property. The average
tax rate in the "a Democratic
counties was 967 cents on eacl
one hundred dollars worth o:
property. So if Mr.. Buffers pre-
mise is correct, and the govern
ing party is responsible in eacl
case for the increase in taxes fo
public improvements, the citizen
Of those sixteen counties shoul'
retire their Republican boards o
county commissioners and pu
Democratic boards in charge. An
Notwithstanding the lower aver
age tax rate in the DemOcrati
counties, those counties in tn
State that have made most pros
1'ess in public improvements wi
be found in the Democratic Lis
Of counties. Not one in the lis
Of Republican counties has mad
a conspicuous record for bnildin
public roads and other inprov
ments.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
Notice.

Our store will be closed Sept.
%. NJ HOFFMAN & BRO. st.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19

- ~ -
To Jacksonville ----$ 900
To Tampa ---------- 1!.5O
To st. Petersburg. ------ n.oo
70 Fort Myers-------- 1850
(Proportionately low fares from
all points in Virginia aud
Carolinas -
Tickets sold to Jacksonville will
be limited, returning, until Oct.
3rd, and those sold to Tampa, st:
Petersburg and Ft. Myers to Oct.
9th, 1916. Return trip must be
completed by midnight Of returs1
limit specified.
I For schedules, reservations and
further particulars inquire Of
EPP u. BROWN, Ticket Agent
Scotland Neck, N. c., Phone {.
THE ATLANTIC COAST LINE
Standard Railroad Of the South
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
Notice.

Our store will be closed Sept
%. M. HOFFMAN & BRO. st
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
CORRESPONDENCE
LETTER FROMTHE
STATES CAPITAL

Raleigh, N. c., Sept. 19.-Four
children of the Medlin family who
are accused of having negro
blood in their veins have stop
ped the. Mount Vernon public
school in House Creek township,
Wake county, located four miles
from Raleigh-and this in face Of
the fact that both the County Su-
perior Court and the State Su-
preme Court have decided recent
ly that there is no taint of negro
blood in the Medlin children, ac-
cording to evidence produced at
the trial Of the case in court.
The neighhors of the Medlin
family think the court does not
know itself, or that they know
more than the court. So the par
ents Of all the white children ac-
companied their children to school
on the opening day of the
school term, and when the school
superintendent declined to bar the
Medlin youngsters, all withdrew
their children from the school. At
present they have the teachers
and county superintendent Giles
cup a tree," and there s no school
going on at Mount Vernon. The
county board of education at last
accounts had taken up the matter,
and is now wrestling with the
question Of what is to be done un-
der these remarkable conditions.
Paper Mills for North Carolina,
Newspaper publishers and other
large consumers Of paper will be
interested in the efforts that are
making to establish wood-pulp
paper mills in North Carolina. The
State Forester is preparing won
derful exhibit for the State Fair
at Raleigh, the third week in Oc-
tober, showing the possibilities
Of North Carolina i'll the field Of
production Of wood pulp and OF
high grade paper from our native
woods proving that this State
4. can ma.nufa atrle .papas saand car
establish splendid paper prodilc
ing mills here if the proper effort
is made.
The State Fair management is
particularly stressing the econon
ic value Of the Fair to the peopl.
Of the State. The Better Babies
Contest will be under greary y i'm
proved conditions, and will be un
der the direction Of the Woman
Club Of Raleigh, and all parents
are requested to communicate
with the Club for full informa
ton.
The Fair, through the Nortl
Carolina State Board Of Health
will put on a motion picture ex
hibit equal to that Of any first
class theatre as a free attraction
The black tent will comfortably
seat from three to four hundred
people, and there will be usher.
and music, and the films will be
fine in every respect, ranging
from Charlie Chaplin and comic
cartoons to illustrations Of the
origin and treatment of typhol(
fever, flies, tuberculosis, etc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-19
EXCURSION TO FLORIDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH

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