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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
Counsel in Trial

Collins, whose home is in West
Virginia, had been living in Eau
cette township only few months.
Being a man Of reticent disposi-
ton, he had made practically no
friends during his employment in
a saw mill in the upper end of
the county. In consequence of
having neither friends or money,
or relatives that knew of his fate
or whereabouts, the court ap-
pointed the three youngest mem
bers Of the Halifax Bar, Ny
ers and johnson Of Enfield, and
Stainback Of Weldon. Mr.. w. E.
Daniel, of Weldon, ex-solicitor
of this judicial district, assisted
Solicitor John Kerr in the pros
ecution.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
SAY TROOPS HAVE MET VILLA

San Antonio, Texas, March 24.-Gen.
Pershing' 8 report to Gen. Funston that
two columns of his expeditionary force
were in the vicinity of Namiquipa,
12O miles southeast Of Casas Grandes,
and repeated reports from Mexican
sources that Villa, with a compare
lively small force had been forced to
stand at Ell Oso, near there, caused
officers here to expect news at any
moment of a battle. Gen. Funston
thought it probable that an engage
ment might already have occurred.
Gen Pershing referred today, for the
first time since last Monday, i'll his
operations south Of Casas Grandes, but
his reports contained little informa
tion and none concerning any encoun
ter between Villa and American forces
or the troops Of the de facto govern
ment He said Villa had last been
reported at Namiquipa.
His report was taken by army Off
GERS here to indicate that either no
engagement was fought yesterday with
Villa or that Gen. Pershing had not
learned of it.
Consul Beltran, Of the Mexican gov
| ernment, received a message late to-
day from Consul Garcia at Ell Paso say
| ing confirmation had been received of
| in the Santa Gertrudes canon by the
| American and Mexican forces and that
! he had fled to Ell Oso, five miles from
| Namiquipa, where he was surrounded.
American officers with the expedition
ary forces had reported to Gen. Per-
shing that they would attack Villa to-
| day.
pa moved south and east from Casas
Grandes over the trail that passes
| through Wales and Cruces Vale, So
miles from Casas Grandes, was select
ed by Gen. Pershing as a temporary
base, he said, in his report to General
Funston The fact that he mentioned
two columns as having reached points
near Namiquipa caused it to be be
lieved here that he had called back the
third column dispatched from Casas
Grandes, the first of the week from the
trail leading to Carmen and sent it
south from Galeana to join the Seventh
Cavalry on its way south through
Vale.
That Gen. Pershing is meeting with
some difficulty in transporting his
detachments, now more than 200 miles
from the border, was indicated by a
statement III his report that unless he
could use the Northwestern Railway
for transportation he would need more
auto trucks.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
Resume of the Crime.

Deputy-Sheriff Charlie Haw-
klns, armed with a warrant for
the arrest Of Edward Collins on
the morning Of February % for
refusing to pay Bud Williams a
board bill, entered the house of
James Mckee, where Collins was
then stopping. Upon finding the
house crowded, the deputy-sher-
if. to save Collins embarrassment
waited until Collins stepped out
side the house before reading the
warrant to him. The warrant
was never read to Collins, for
when Collins learned the nature
Of the sheriff. S mission, he, point
Ing d single -barrelled shotgun
which he had with him, told the
deputy: don t come on me, or
! II shoot you Sheriff Haw-
kins, undaunted by the threat,
continued to advance, despite the
fact that Collins repeated his
threat twice more.
When Hawkins was within a
few feet Of him, Collins fired, and
threatened to fire on Bud Will
iIamS. his former landlord who
was accompanying the sheriff.
Following this threat, Williams
went to the house and Collins left
hurriedly for the nearby woods.
Walking around to the front Of
the house, the wounded man told
Mrs O'Keefe: q am shot and in
d dying condition. Medical aid
was then summoned, but the ply
Siclan who attended him pro
nounced him beyond recovery.
Hawkins breathed his last at ten
o'clock that night, twelve hours
after he was shot. The physician
testified on the stand that the
bulk Of the load entered the alb
domen, perforating his intestines
III d number Of places, causing
them to break through the It's
sues.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24

Edward Collins, who murder
ed Deputy-Sheriff Charlie Haw-
kins in Faucette Township, this
county, on February 26th, was
Friday morning sentenced to the
electric chair on Friday, April %
exactly three months after the
murder.
Pale and with calm features,
the doomed man received the YER
dict Of the Jury without tremor.
Ghastly white was the stolid face
Of this man Of iron nerves, when
foreman, announced the fate of
the murderer of the popular Hal
~ Deputy-sheriff. A
faint, ironical smile ouivered
about the lips of Collins tightly
drawn mouth, when the date of
his doom was announced by the
presiding Judge, Robert PEBBLES.
Steadily rising from his seat
among his three young lawyers,
he said: "It is no more than I
expected
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
NATIONAL GUARD WILL NOT BE
CALLED OUT.

Washington, March 24.-The ques-
ton Of calling the national guard for
border duty to release regulars for
service in Mexico was discussed at
today's cabinet meeting but it was
decided that there was no prospect of
such action at this time.
The cabinet was told that there was
sentiment in Congress to protect the
constantly lengthening line of com
munication of the American punitive
expedition by sending more regulars
into Mexico and placing guardsmen
along the border.
Ma jor General Funston, however,
had not asked for additional troops, it
was said today, and War Department
officials did not believe mobiliza tion
of the State troops was necessary. AT
ter the cabinet meeting officials said
they feared a mobilization of guards
men would have q disquieting effect in
Mexico. They expressed confidence
that American troops in Mexico were
in danger.
Columbus, n. NJ, March 24-No
word was received at the military base
here today from Gen. Pershing's ex-
peditionary force, either by wireless
or courier
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
EUROPEAN WAR NEWS,

The lull in the infantry fighting in
the Verdun region of France continues
the artillery, however, keeping up it's
active work
The French guns have been ener-
getically cannonading the German pos
itions in the Malancourt wood on the
edge of the Argonne, northwest Of Yer
dun. The intention apparently is to
break up an anticipated attempt Of
the Germans to debouch from this
cover and make further efforts to ad-
vance toward the main line Paris
Verdun railroad, four and a half miles
distant
East Of the Meuse the German bonn
bardment appears to have diminished
in intensity, only intermittent firing
reported in the vicinity Of Donaumont
and Damloup and in the Woevre region.
Scarcely less interest is being arous-
ed by the determined attacks of the
Russians on the German northern front
in the east. Berlin admits no perma-
nent successes for the Russian troops,
but the Petrograd statements contin-
ue to claim advantages gained at var
ious points, both northwest of Dvinsk,
| in the Jacobstadt region, and near Lake
Narocz to the south
Berlin dispatches declare the Ger
man losses have been surprisingly
small under the terrific bombardment
by the Russians, while the attacking
forces have been moved down in
masses. Confidence is expressed in
Berlin on the outcome of the fighting
reliance being placed upon Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg.
Sinking of two additional neutral
vessels by submarines is reported, the
lost craft being Norwegian steamer
| and Danish bark.-Ledger Dispatch
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
OAK CITY ITEMS.
(Mrs. G. J. Hines, Correspondent

(Mrs. G. J. Hines, Correspondents
Oak City, March 22.-Miss Lucille
Jones, who has been visiting in this
city, returned to her home in Rocky
Mount Friday
Mrs. Bridges of Rocky Mount, was
the guest of Mrs. John York Thursday
and Friday last.
Mrs. [. S. Bowen, who has been Wis
iting relatives here, returned to her
home at City Point, Va, Friday.
Mrs. l.. T. Chesson and Mrs N NJ
Worsley left Friday for Tarboro to
visit Mrs. John Virgins.
Miss Malissa Worsley spent We'd
nesday and Thursday i'll Bethel
Mrs. Station Ayers of Everetts, spent
a few days here last week, the guest
of her sister, Mrs. T. H. Jordan.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Council, who
have been visiting in this city, left
| Monday for their home in Norfolk
Mr.. and Mrs. John Council left last
Friday for Norfolk, where they will
spend some time with relatives
Miss Annie May Daughtridge spent
the week end here visiting relatives
Mr. Donald Baker and Miss Annie
Mae Beverly of Bethel, spent Sunday
here with Miss Beatrice Daniel
| Messrs. L. J. and j. w. Hines, n. M
Worsley, l.. T. Chesson, Cleveland
Allsbrook, B. L. Hines and Oscar Coun-
Gil spent Monday in Tarboro.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
INTENSE FIGHTING ON EASTERN
FRONT

Berlin, March 23.--via London
The importance of the struggle around
Verdun naturally overshadows inter
est in the contest on the eastern front,
but hard fighting is in progress in the
northern sector Of the Russian line.
The Russian drum fire became in
tense on the evening Of March 18th.
More than $4,000 shells, chiefly Of the
heavy calibre fell over a small section
of the front near Postavy. German
wire entanglements and the front linr
trenches were damaged.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
EdWardCOllinSSen-
tencedtoDie Aprl2 28
Jury Debeaed Three Hours the Fate Of the Murderer Of Denuv
Sheriff Charlie Hawkins; Prisoner, Pale and With Drawn
Features, Calmly Hears Verdict and Sentence.
STEADILY RISING FROM HIS SEAT SAN mo MORE Than XPECIEr

ming over with colored people,
who had known and respected
for many years the murdered
man. Although the crowd was
anxious and at times seemed i'm
patient as technicalities Of the
contending counsels delayed the
trial, Sheriff J. A. House had very
little trouble in keeping the room
i'll almost perfect order. Not over
once Or twice was the usual.
''quiet, quiet, gentlemen!' heard
above the dull din Of the expec-
tant crowd.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
Mrs. w. L. HarreI Entertains.

Thursday afternoon Mrs. w. L. Har-
rell entertained a club which consists
dies of the town at one Of the most
delightful social events Of the season.
A sweet course was served in a most
attractive manner by the hostess.
Among those of the regular club
members were Mesdames w. 0. Law
renee, A. D. Morgan, Jno. B. Gray, T.
B. Wheeler, o. J. Moore and Miss Kate
Boyette, while the specially invited
guests were Mesdames A. G. Livermon,
A. o. Moore of Warsaw, Hugh John
son, and Misses Ethel Thomas, Lois
Thompson, Isabelle Mackenzie and
Julia Bryant.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
SUPERIOR COURT.

At the present term Of Superior
Court for Halifax county the majority
of the indictments were for retailing
liquor. Judge Robert PEBBLES gave
the miscreants that were brought be-
fore him and convicted sentences rang
ing from three months to twelve.
There were several cases for differ
ent offenses, two being for murder, one
for attempted rape, one for resisting
an officer and one for gambling and
one for assault and battery with in
tent to kill. The presiding judge gave
road sentences to practically all who
were brought before him and convict
ed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
GERMANS RESUME ATTACKS.

London, March 24-The Germans
have resumed attacks northwest Of
Verdun, according to Paris dispatches.
A terrific fire is reported. The French
are holding their own.
Paris believes that a decisive bat
tie has begun. The French front is bent
in dangerous loop. The Germans fail
ed in their infantry attack, according
to an official statement form Paris.
Berlin March 24.-The Germans
are continuing to advance and have
forced the French to evacuate num-
ber of important positions northwest
of Verdun. An official statement men
tions the capture Of two trenches.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
To Play With Rocky Mount.

Mr.. Josey (Buck) Darden, sometimes
called "the fingered splitter, -
and who is well known throughout the
eastern section of the State as one of
the best ball players out of any league
has received a letter from Manager
Ryan Of the Rocky Mount Club solicit
il:<y his sers les 1or The 1916 season.
Mr.. Darden informed a representative
of this paper that he would leave Mon
day to begin practice.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24

The Commonwealth, ftsrr third
OF a century the leading news
paper of Halifax countv, greets
it s readers this issue with all it,
matter set upon the big, new
Model K, Mergenthalef linotype,
this week installed in th4 eompos-
ing room Of it's quarters in the
Scotland Neck Bank building.
Pending the march Of progress
and the supplantment Of the new
method for the old, the County
Organ felt that it could by no
means compromise it's subscrib-
ers with the old time sluggish and
uncertain methods Of bringing to
it's readers the news Of the coun-
ty each week, set up by hand
a method that has now almost
grown obsolete with the modern
newspaper. The Commonwealth
felt that the people Of Old Hall
fax were entitled to the last word
in country journalism, and to
that end, has spent an additional
three thousand dollars to give it
to them. The office is now equip
ped without a peer in newspaper
equipment in the county, having
the first and only linotype ever
brought within the borders Of
Halifax.
In encumbering itself with this
heavy investment, the Common
wealth feels that it will get the
support Of the entire county and
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24

partment will be conducted at all
times for the discussion Of mat
ters that SAVIOR of public interest
personal articles will be con-
signed to the wastebasket.
The public is cordially invited
to call in and take a peek at the
linotype, which is by far, the
most beautiful and useful method
Of present day typesetting instru-
ments. The office is open from
7 to daily except Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24

will thereby be justified in the
new investment. The paper can
not, and does not, expect unmer-
tied support from the people. If
the paper that will come to you
every Tuesday and Friday is not
worth the price asked for it, you
can not be blamed for not sub
scribing for it. You are asked
to subscribe for the paper-not
necessarily it's editorial policies.
An open forum in it's editorial de-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
Vine Hill Literary Society Entertain

Vine Hill Literary Society Entertains
The Vine Hill Literary Society, com
posed of the boys of the local high
school entertained the Lanier Literary
Society, composed of the go1}s OF the
high school, together with the boys of
the Weldon basket ball team, who
played the local team here last Fri
day.
All manner Of good things to eat
were served by the hosts and a num-
Der of games were engaged in. About
forty persons were present, all of
whom declared the occasion to be one
Of the merriest that they had attend
ed in some time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
LATE THIS ISSUE.

Owing to the fact that the inspector
who had the erection of the linotype
machine in charge did not arrive until
Wednesday, the Commonwealth is
coming out on Saturday this week
It was planned to issue this week on
Friday so that the regular semi weekly
date Of issue could be begun. The pa
per bears date of Friday, March "a
and the next issue will appear Tuesday
the 28th inst. The large amount of
composition this issue will probably
appeal to the subscriber. Look fol
the Commonwealth regularly twice j
week hereafter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
Pastor Russell to Lecture.

Pastor Russell, head of the Interna-
tional Bible Students Association OF
America will lecture in the Opera
House at Rocky Mount on March ~
at 1880 clock.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24

Mrs. Slocumb (to her husband s
chum) Tom, I wish you could break
George of playing poker
The Chum-s1I did, last night
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24
The Town Joke.

The biggest joke in the country
town is the man who thinks so well
of himself that he snubs people.-Ex.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24

See Chas. L. Station for insurance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24

See Chas. l.. Station for insurance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-24

Subscribe to the Commonwealth.
The Washington times., 1916-01-16

Basement Store

~mzlFsaez-la9ene represents the ef-
forts of master minds by which en-
broidered Frenchy UndermuSlnS are
reproduced in America at prices to
bring them within the reach of every
woman.
Mw<eaee~<enzene is scalloped on
he most approved machine through
which a cord is run and each stitch
is automatically locked.
The Washington times., 1916-01-16
2z!:::z:z::: 75c to $3.50 Garments

This Basement Store demonstrating that lingerie low
prices materials Styles finish fit Witness
this Amrench Lingerie standard leading city of the
States 75c So here only 49c &c. But
special be linked only with the distribution of
500 There the fact all that need be
told here.
The Washington times., 1916-01-16
AT Only 49c to 98c|

Ask for the 49c Amfrench etcoats- the
ounce with Pinch underlay Ask for the SIC Amrench
Gowns the spover style with kmono sleeves trimmed
with embroidery edge and lace nedalons Ask for the 74c Ami
french Combination Corset Cover and Drawers of soft nansook
embroidery and ribbon trimmed And the 98c Amfrenc
Pecoats made with fitted yoke band and 2Snch embroidery
founce.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-16
DOLLAR DAY.

The success of the "Pay- Up Week. undertaking, and the popularity of the slogan contest, engineered by the Ga. naan Business Mems Association, have awakened in the progressive members of that institution laudable enthusi- asm for such cooperative enterprises, and the question has been asked: "What shall we do next?" Along this same line, the "Dollar Day" undertak- ing has proved tremendously popular and successful, wherever it has been tried. and is being taken up by the Business Mems Associations and Cham bers of Commerce in different parts of the state. The business men of Win sted had Dollar Day few months ago, organized by the local Chamber of Commerce, and the most gratifying re- suits were reported,
 The slogan for the day is, Dollars Do Double Duty Dollar Day. and the merchants and men in all lines of busi- ness announce special bargains in their respective lines, giving unusual values for dollar. On Dollar Day dollar will go farther and return more profit than on any other day, and the tend sncy is to bring out-of-town customers into town in large numbers.
 Middletown is now organizing a Dollar Day for March 23, and already 13O merchants and others have agreed to go into the proposition.
 If Dollar Day IS a good thing for other towns, why not fer Canaan?
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-16
The Editors Prayer.

An editor went 10 church the other day and was called on to lead in prayer, when he responded as follows: Almighty, Thou kind Father, who doth from Thy throne look down on the government of delinquent subscribers, we most humbly beseech Thee to draw near to them and whisper few things into their ears that the statute forbids us to print. Thou knowest our wants, but the subscribers know them not and seldom, if ever, stop to inquire. Let it be known to them that there are big patches on the homestead of our pants, and that there is an aching void in the front of our back-that we hunger and thirst and they ask us not to come and sup with them. Thou knowest, Lord, that our ink and print paper cost money, but the subscriber knoweth it not, and cares great deal less. Thou knowest that we are cold, and the sub- scriber bringeth not the wood he promised, and we are shivering and shaking while he roasteth his shins be- fore the red hot fires of his mother. Tell him all these things, Lord, and if he faileth and bringeth nc succor, banish him to the lower regions to dwell among the Republicans, the Democrats, the Popocrats and Calamity Howlers, and Thine shall be the praise throughout our newspaper career. '- Maysville, Mo-, Pilot.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-16
Epltaph Made True.

Andrew Carnegie said at luncheon in his Fifth avenue mansion, accord ing to the Detroit Free Press:
 "The captain of industry has disap. peared-and a good job, too.
 "I refer, of course, to that type of captain of industry which is lampooned in the tombstone story.
 "'Did you hear about the horrible, horrible defacement that has happened to the tombstone of the captain of in- dustry, poor old Trillions 2 said the banker.
 "No,' said his companion. What did the defacement consist of?'
 "'Some scoundrel added the word friends" to the poor fellows epitaph.
 "'Yes And what was the epi- taph?'
 "'It was, "He.didshis best. "'"
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-16
RUN ON THE BANK.

The Canaan Postal Savings Bank has been virtually put out of business by a personally conducted one-man "run" on the institution. Although it has not closed it's doors, and it's depositor has been paid in full, 100 cents on his dollar, it has now not single deposit on deposit The withdrawn deposit, by the way, was originally put in on December 21, 1911, the date on which Uncle Sam inaugurated the Postal Saw ings Bank here. Desiring to help the Bank along and encourage the govern. ment's venture, the editor saved up a dollar and turned it over to the custody of the then postmaster, Harry Holt, re- ceiving in return an attractive certif- icate of deposit. It appears that this was not only the first deposit in the bank. but the only one that was ever made there.
 The "run'' on the institution was precipitated by the "pay-up" week importantly of various and sundry busi- ness creditors of the depositor, ne- cessitating some desperate scratching around for available assets. The de- positor presented his certificate of de. posit at the general delivery window, and demanded his money. The cashier,
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-16
THE SLOGAN.

The slogan contest did more than merely provide striking trademark for the town: it brought to light the fact that there is a lot of latent creative genius hereabouts, that needs only an effective spur to awaken it to life and action. The fact that nearly 1 60 differ ent slogans were sent in during the contest, none of them very poor and many ot them very clever, is a revela- tion of an unsuspected quantity and quality of literary inventiveness which should be cultivated and encouraged.
 Now that Canaan is to be known as s'the growing end of the Nutmeg," it behooves the town to develop brand of progressiveness that shall square up to it's slogan; otherwise it must haul in it's sign and expect the scoffers to liken it to the dead end of the "meg." In order to keep growing, the proper variety of fertilizer and the necessary degree of energy must be applied. Hav- ing had very little or no experience in the culture of nutmegs, we desist from. prescribing anything more than tenta tive treatment, but venture to suggest that composition of civic pride, pull together cooperation, unselfish local patriotism, and energy, we'll mixed and worked into the soil at the base of the nutmeg tree, bush, plant, shrub, vine, or whatever thing the nutmeg grows on, will have salutary effect on the fruit. Without such treatment it will wizzle up, and your slogan will fit your town just as Constable Rhoades's trouser would fit Fred Collin.