The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08

dlSmlssed as bogus ancient history
These are the things, along with
some other expressions Of dis
gust, which well posted men who
visit Raleigh are saying about Mr.
Linney whose promise to ''shell
the woods had led them to eX-
pect something worth while from
him and his party associates.
Mr.. Linney is not doing himself
any credit by continuing to fea
ture the report of the State Board
OF Internal improvements in
which was made of the State
Treasury Department, based upon
information given by New York
auditors that has been conclusive-
~ shown to be inaccurate and
misleading. 1t has been clearly
shown that there were no such
balances of cash carried in banks
as these auditors reported, or, in
other words, that these auditors
dlscredited themselves instead of
the State Treasurer by the incor-
rect conclusions reached by them.
Mr.. Lacy carries accounts with
banks convenient to every state
institution in the State. He for
wards remittance to each of
these banks to cover expenses
they will take up for the follow
ing month. The bank in which
such deposit is made pays out the
money as expense checks are pre-
sented and sends them into the
Treasurer at the end Of the month
All the time the Treasurer s books
show as balance on hand in such
bank the amount Of his original
deposit, until the cancelled vouch-
ers are finally sent in. By the sim
pie process Of overlooking this
custom these auditors founded a
criticism against the Treasurer
which had no actual basis in fact,
and which Mr.. Linncy thorough
/ ly understands. He need not ex-
pect to make any headway in
building "a strong Republican
party in this State upon such
unfounded criticism, based upon
the aforesaid mare s nest.
Current Matters of Importance
/ The State meeting, or institute,
of North Carolina electrical in
spectors and contractors is in ses-
sion here this week, beginning to-
! day, and the delegates are hand
ling important subjects. One Of
these is remedy trouble growing
out OF the wiring buildings. In
surance Commissioner Youn z
is taking an active interest in the
proceedings. Mr.. Young says the
loss Of life and property from
electrical installation is too great,
and must be stopped. Faulty
work by incompetent or careless
operators has been responsible for
much of it, and it is proposed to
stop that risk entirely for the fu-
ture by confining such work to
entirely competent workmen duly
licensed for the purpose.
! The Democratic State execu-
tive committee meets here this
evening in special session. The
principal business before it is the
naming of an elector- at-large tC
take the place Of J. 0. Carr ap-
pointed q. S. District Attorney
and provide for the nominating
primary in the third judicial dis
trict.
Gen. J. S. Carr and Mr.. NJ. L
Shipman are in the "hood dis
tricts'' Of western North Caroline
for the proper distribution Of re
lief for the sufferers.
Chief Justice Walter Clark i:
, suggested as one Of the three Z
, S. peace commissioners to nego
| tiate with the Mexican govern
, ment.
: Raleigh's s chances for securing
one Of the farm land banks, unde
the new law, are considered to b.
very good at this writing.
: The Grand Encampment Of n
e G.. Odd Fellows, scheduled to hav
: been held in Asheville beginnin!
: today, will meet in Raleigh Aug
4 ust % and %.
: LLEWXAM.