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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
ROOseveIfs Message Is Blow to Bull
Moose.


Chicago, June 10-By an unanimous
vote the Progressive National Conven-
ton extended the presidential nomina-
ton to Theodore Roosevelt, of Oyster
Bay, at 1871 o'clock today.
In short. crisp statement Roosevelt
practically handed it back to the con-
vention at 8 minutes before O'Clock
this afternoon, the hour fixed for the
final adjournment.
Determined to nominate Roosevelt
and not knowing whether he would ac-
cept the honor the last day of the
Progressive convention was flied with
dread. anxiety and excitement When
the almost fateful words OF the great
est leader of the cause were read the
Moose herd was limp and downheart-
ed. 1t had discovered that 1t is one
thing to extend presidential nomina-
ton and another to make il stick.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Miss zorayda Cochran has returned
from X. c. w.. Danville, Ky, to spend
the summer with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. ID. Cochran of East second
street
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Mr.. Reese Ellis, principal OF the
Aberdeen High School, left this morn
ing to take six weeks course in
training for High School teachers In
Miami University at Oxford, Ohio.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Sunier OF
Wood street entertained Sunday with
a birthday dinner in honor of grand
father, father and son. The friends
wished the hostess many more happy
birthdays
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Rev. J. NJ. Literal, pastor of the
Third Street NJ. Il. Church, leaves to-
day for Madison, N. j., where he will
take two weeks course in Dew Semi
nary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

The sale Of the e. Weber dry clean
ing and tailoring plant to Mrs. Carrie
Breeze on Saturday was made through
Mr.. Sherman Arm. local real estate
agent
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Miss Frances Geisel who has been
attending school in Lexington, KY, for
the past school year has returned to
spend the summer vacation here.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Mr.. l.. T. Stickley of East Front
street has been granted local license
10 preach in the Germantown and
Maysyille district.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Mr.. ] "A. Boughten returned to his
home in Indianapolis, Ind, Saturday
after visit with his son, Mr.. c. IL.
Boughten, Of Lexington street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Miss Florence Dodson Of Lexington,
Ky, was the week end visitor of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Dodson of
West Fourth street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Miss Leila Gray of Aberdeen is TAX
ing a normal course at Miami Univer-
sity in Oxford Ohio.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Mrs. Charles Grimes and niece, Miss
Virginia Fields Of Anderson, Ind, are
visiting friends and relatives in this
city and county.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Mrs. John Thomas and children of
Dallas, Texas, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. McAtee Case of East Second
street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Mr. Ed Gallenstein has accepted
position with the Diener Delicatessen
on Market street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Mr.. Porter Ray Of Sardis was a bust
ness visitor in this city Saturday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Reed are
spending the day in Cincinnati.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
Vice Presidential Ballot

Mr.. Hughes will be notified of his
nomination officially at a date to be
fixed later by a committee headed by
Senator Warren G Harding, of Ohio,
Chairman of the convention. Mr.. Fair
banks will be notified by a committee
headed by Senator William e. Borah,
OF Idaho.
At 2:O1 p. m. the convention ad-
iourned. There were expressions Of
harmony from all the leaders and
among the delegates. The delegations
which on the final ballot had cast votes
for others than Mr. Hughes made state
ments declaring their loyalty to the
nominees.
Notable In Political History
The convention was notable in po-
litical history for many things. A man
who steadfastly had refused to seek
the nomination had been chosen; II
left a new milestone in the paths of
both the Republican and Progressive
parties; 1t was the first Republican
Convention since 1888 which had been
been forced to take more than one bal
lot to agree upon a candidate, and IL
has been marked by a lack of riotous
demonstration and nervous enthus-
iasm which hitherto has been feature
of such gatherings.
1t did not touch any of the existing
records for sustained demonstrations,
but despite the fact that in political
vernacular it was wholly and decided
ly Embossed, 1t moved with precis-
ion and quietness which has not bees
equaled since the Mckinley conVen-
ton in Philadelphia.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-06-12
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Hughes Steps Down From Suprem
Court Bench

nus nv e'NSPo
Court Bench
Washington, June 10 - Charles
Evans Hughes stepped down from the
Supreme bench and, again a private
citizen, accepted the Republican NOM
nation for President. In a telegram
ringing with denunciation of the Ad-
ministration's foreign policies and de-
olaring for a dominant, thorough-go-
ing Americanism. he gave his decision
TO Chairman Harding, OF the Republi-
can National Convention. and broke
the long silence which had kept the
leaders of his party in the dark as TO
his attitude toward the great issues
OF the day.
Washington, June 10 Justice
Hughes's letter Of resignation, sent 10
the White House by messenger. con-
tanned one brief sentence. II said:
June 10, 1915.
TO the President;
II hereby resign the office OF Assoc
ciate Justice OF the Supreme Court OF
the United States.
Il am, sir, respectfully yours,
CHARLES 70. HUGHES"
(Continued on fourth pago.)
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18
CONFEDERATE VETERANS

--4-4-- kEUN!ON --
Wilmington, N. c., July 26th, and 9th.
This will be one Of the most attract
i've events to be held in the SEASHORE
CITY this year and the,
EXCEEDINGLY LOW EXCURSION
With a comparatively long limit Of
fered by the,
ATLANTIC Asst LIN e
The Standard Railroad of the South
Will put within the reach Of all, in
addition to meeting the Veterans and
Sons Of Veterans and their families.
"A Trip To :
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
CAROLINA BEACH
AND SOUTHP
At one Of the most attractive per
- iods
Tickets will be sold from Scotland
Neck on July 25th, and Goth, and for
trains scheduled to reach Wilmington
at or on before noon of July 9th, H1ni
ted return to reach original starting
point prior to midnight Of Monday
July 3lst, 1916 at
$2.7O FOR THE ROUND TRIP
Children under twelve years Of age
I- HALF FARE
Proportionate Fares From All Point
In North Carolina
For tickets, schedules and informa
ton apply to
EPP L. BROWN,
Ticket Agent, Scotland Neck, n. c
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18
TO THE BEACHES

As is the usual custom many Scot
land Neck people are now sojourning
at the various beaches for the annual
outing. Many families in their entire
ty have gone and they are missed il.
the home town. We trust they will all
have a good time and come home with
renewed energy to begin another yea
of work for the advancement of TIE
town. There is nothing like rest, and
the seashore is the logical place to en-.
Joy cool breezes and meet old friends
TO each of the. vacationists we say
'have a good time.''
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

At meeting Of the County Demo
cratic Executive Committe ,eehld at
Halifax on the Tooth instant it was
ordered that the Primaries for the
Nomination of Candidates for the Coun-
tv and Township Offices, and Members
of the County Road Board be held on
Thursday, August 3rd.
The Polling places in each Precinct
will be open from A. M. to P. NJ
All Democrats who expect to abide the
results Of the primary are invited to
participate in the primary and vote
for the candidates Of their choice.
G. D. HOUSE,
| Oh IN. Dem. Ex. Com. Halifax Co.
Thelma, N. c., July II, 1916. If
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18
QUOROUM NOT PRESENT
Mass Meeting of Citizens to Discuss
Proposed Community Fair Post
poned Until Saturday.

The mass meeting Of citizens to dis
euss the proposed Scotland Neck Com
munity Fair was postponed yesterday
afternoon when it was determined that
interest was lacking and only about
half dozen persons presented themsel-
YES at the Mayors office. No little
surprise was shown at the apparent in
difference to the matter, while some
ventured the belief that the date orr
sinally set conflcted with the arrange
ments of the farmers and business
men Of the town.
Those present did not sit idly, how
ever, for they moved and seconded
that the meeting be pulled off next Sat
urday afternoon at four clock, wher
every citizen should make it a point
to come out.
This is a proposition for everybod,
who has the interest of the communi
ty at heart, and it is earnestly hopee
that the next meeting will produce re
suits. The time is ripe if anything j
going to be done with the matter.
Mr. w. A. McMurray, county dem
onstration agent, will gladly call o,
any one desiring information relativ
to the project. He has the interes
Of the county at heart and is doing hi
share of the work.
Remember the date, Saturday, Jul
~, at 4 o'clock.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18
FELLOWSHIP.

FELLOWSHIP.
When man ain t got cent, an he s
feeling kind of blue
An clouds hang dark an heavy, ar ;
won t let the sunshine through,
It 8 a great thing, o my brethren for a
Teller just to lay
His hand upon your shoulder in a
friendly sort of way.
It makes a man feel queerish; it makes
the tear drops start;
An you sort of feel flutter in the rt-
ion of your heart;
You can't look up and meet his eyes;
You don t know what to say
When his hand is on your shoulder in a
friendly sort Of way.
Oh, the world s a curious compound
with its honey and it's gall,
With its care and bitter crosses, but a
good word after all;
An good God must have made it
leastways that is what l say
When a hand is on my shoulder in s
friendly sort Of way.
james Whitcomb Riley.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18
RURAL TH-AMERICA'S
FIRST DUTY.

Washington, D. c., July 16.-ssThe
estimated economic loss which our ma
ton suffers each year from typhoid te-
yer and malaria alone aggregates $685.
234 $50, leaving out of entire account
the sorrow, the unhappiness, the misery
and the inef1iciency which follow in
their train.' Senator Joseph E. Rams
dell OF Louisiana today addressed .he
Senate on the subject of Rural Health
America s First Duty "The
greatest asset which our country can
have' said Senator Ransdell, els tn,
healthy American citizen, and valuabl
as it may be to increase the health of
livestock and vegetation, it is Of fJr
greater Importance that we throw every
possible safeguard about the health OF
the man who is responsible for that
livestock and vegetation. Over 9G(
million dollars lost every year! A SIN
which is sufficient to put our countr,
INTO state of preparedness equal t,
that of any nation in the world, enough
money to give US the largest navy a
float and the most efficient army wh;c]
the world has ever seen, is annually O:
fered up as a sacrifice to the diseas
which is entirely preventable. Enoug
money to pay the annual expenses c
every college student in the Unite
States is absolutely thrown away ever
year. Senator Ransdell estimates u:
grand total loss from typhoid fever q
1921 ,932, $50 per annum, and the los
from malaria at $694,9O4,75O per wear
the total per capita loss from these tw
diseases being 1916. By Comparativ
estimates it was shown that the Unite
States Government appropriated 1901
IT'S for the investigation and preve1
I ton Of the diseases of animal and plan
+ life and only 1927, 500 for the inye
{. LEGATION and prevention Of the diseas
lof man.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18

The good people of Tarboro are to
be congratulated upon having one of
the best equipped and most up-to- date
hospitals in the State. In commentiu.
upon the fact, a citizen of Scotland
Neck said that the Pittman Memorial
Hospital was the pride of DR.. Julian
Baker, known as one of North Caro-
lima s best physicians and prominent
citizen. The people of Edgecombe are
to be congratulated.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18
Be Patient With Them.

Members Of the National Guard, or
those who enlisted when the Guard
was called out, and who later changed
their minds and wanted to back out,
have a fuller realization than ever be-
fore of the meaning Of that Scripture
which saveth: Ono man, having put
his hand to the plough, and looking
back, is fit for the kingdom Of God. =
The .slackers have been subjected to
great humiliatio in concentration
camps and their conduct will be re-
live and will be ''cast up to their de-
scendants Of unborn generations. 1t
is near $50 years since the war Of the
Revolution, and yet we hear occasion
ally that certain people were deseen-
dants of "'Tories. -
Whether they deserve it or not,
The Landmark confesses to feeling
of pity for the poor fellows whose
courage failed and who have been sub
iected to public humiliation. Those
who have confessed to fear and sought
to escape are more honest than some
others. for if an examination of the
inmost feeling could be made, many
would be found lust as anxious to quit
but pride and pride alone prevents an
omen avowal. When Col. Zeb. Vance
riding at the head Of a confederate
regiment, saw a rabbit running away
and shouted, eco it Molly Cottontail
| if / didn't have reputation to sus
tain I'd be with you'll he spoke for {
large number. All Of US would dc
many things but for our pride-ane
pride that keeps US from doing the
wrong thing is important. It's pit,
that the poor fellows who seek to bach
out didn It have that pride. True
would force them into a service II
which they have no heart, but prob
ably a different feeling would COM
later. to some of them at least-an'
that s what the Landmark started ou
to suggest. There are some folks VIII
are hopelessly "yellow for then
there is no remedy. JULIUS VIII oP
parently lack courage at times hav
shown under other circumstances,
courage that commanded all admiration
The history Of all wars shows that me
who at first manifested fear, and VIII
sometimes had to be forcibly restraine
from deserving, later made soldier
whose courage never quailed, some
them performing deeds Of heroism tina
challenged all admiration. And SO thi
paper would suggest patience with tn
poor fellows whose courage failed-ur
less there is a good reason to believ
their case hopeless.
) This experience also should be le'
son to the youths who join militar
companies thoughtlessly in time 0
peace. They should fully realize wha
the organization is for, what joinin
it means, and become members onl
with the full determination to NEE
the issue squarely when the test come!
, E-Statesville Landmark.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18
SERVICES AT NAHALA.

There will eb services at Nahala
Presbyterian Church next Sunday af-
ternoon, to which the public is cor
daily invited. Rev. J. H. Curry Ct
Tarboro will preach. On the fifth Sun
day in July there will commence a
week s revival at Nahala, at which the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Lapsley, assisted by
Mr.. Curry, will hold services twice
daily. The public is invited to bear
these dates in mind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18
THE OPEN EAR.

THE OPEN EAR.
The red, red rose will speak to these
Who have an ear to hear;
And in the heart its language knews,
It's meaning will be clear.
Hast thou not heard in song or bird
The voice of seraphim!
BY it is not the spirit stirred,
AS by an Eden hymn:
The stars above in orbits move,
Blazed by hand divf.e,
And in their light proclaim love
That wholly thine and mine.
On evenings breezes the waving trees
Breathe messages Of cheer,
And all our sorrows will appeass
II we could only hear.
Have you not held, with rivers old,
Communion sweet and low,
Till to an anthem it has swelled,
In rhythmic overfow1
The winds that seek to kiss your cheek
Have secrets of their own;
In whispers to your heart they speak,
When once you learn the tone.
The singing grass, how few alas!
It's music can discern;
II we could catch it as we pass,
Our soul with JOY would burn.
Meath snowy drift the mountain hit
| Their voices to the skies;
May heaven grant US the gift
To hear it's glad replies.
}. NJ. Cavanoss, in Kansas City Jour
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18
CHURCH SERVICES.
Methodist Episcopal Church

Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. L. T. Singleton, Pastor
Sunday School-9:45.
Morning Service-1l: 90.
Evening Service-7:45.
Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting
-7:45.
Baptist Church
Rev. R. A. Mcfarland, Pstor
Sunday Sclool-9:45.
Morning Service-11:OO
Evening Service-7:45.
Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting
.7:45.
Episcopal Church
Rev. c. Floyd Cartwright Recor
Sunday School-o:45.
Morning Prayer and sermon-11 100
Evening prayer and sermon-S:O0
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18

Mrs. H. NJ billiard, of Scotland
Neck, arrived in the city last evening
to Join her husband, who has recently
accepted a position on the local staff
Of the Dispatch. They are making then
home at No. 213 South Second street
Wilmington Dispatch,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18

Up to this time we haven't begun
our ardent duties as official sampler of
melons. For the benefit of all, let it
be understood that we are experienced
in the art
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18

The following is merely a vision of
what might be if things turn out as
they should:
1.-TWO companies of the Scotland
Neck fire department is attending the
State Firemen 8 convention at Raleigh
this week.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18
sTUNG.

The Hawker-'' Buy some flowers for
YOUR wife?''
s1But / IN not married. -
"Well, then guy nor, buy the lot to
celebrate your luck! ''-Tit-Bits
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the Office Of Regis
ter of Deeds subject to the action Of
the Democratic Primary to be held on
Thursday, Aug. ;.
J. H. NORMAN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-07-18

SOFA BEANS FOR SALE
We have for sale nice lot sofa ham.
also some Virginia seed peanuts and
black peas. Call on BAKER 4 EVER
EFT, Palmyra, N. G. 521mo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

lessness was the worst possible prepare
ton for the lonely vigil he had undertaken
for the following night Once he lighted
his bed lamp and tried to read, but his
mind revolted; yet during those restless
hours the silence was unbroken by any
unaccustomed sound. His wakefulness
went for nothing. 1t was as if it had been
forced upon him by some external cause
as another warning, as an undermining
of his will for his formidable task.
With dawn he slept little; but by
eight o'clock he was awake, heavy-eyed
and unrefreshed.
He breakfasted without appetite, and
hurried to McHugh's Office. He found
the manager chewing, as usual, on cold
cigar.
@What hit you, Quaile?" McHugh
asked, glancing up curiously. "Was it an
accident or a party?'
Neither Quaile answered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

He tried to hide his confusion behind a
laugh.
"Only warning-out of the air.
McHugh started.
IL mean think can tell you now just
how Carlton got his fright
McHugh took the cigar from between
his teeth.
"The devil you can't he exploded.
He sprang excitedly to his feet, waving
his tortured cigar
"You wouldn't mix yourself up with
fortune-tellers, Quaile. Any warning
you got can be traced"
Quaile shook his head. 1t had become
clear enough that McHugh had no inter-
probation to offer.
Il haven't been near the spiritualists,'
he said, "but it isn't as simple as you
think. Listen. | went straight home
from here last night. The minute un-
locked my door, heard far-away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

Is
ringing. 1t was SO unusual, it didn't
occur to me at first it could be the tele-
phone. But it was, and voice as queer
as the ringing came over the wire
warned me to keep away from the theater,
said Woodford preferred to play his part
to empty seats.
McHUGH paced the length Of the room.
An increasing excitement recorded
itself in his face, grew almost to salts
faction.
Something to go on at last, he cried.
an trace that call I've good friends in
the telephone company. Ill turn the
whole corporation upside down. I'll lay
you golden eagles to rubber dimes l get
at that call.
al pray you do Quaile said fervently,
"but | doubt il you've chance. You
see. went through the thing last night
After moments frowning considers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

FORTY years ago, the great actor for
whom Woodford's Theater was built
died on the stage while playing his favorite
stition that his ghost, and that of his pet cat,
haunt the theater. However, Arthur Nc
Hugh determines to revive @Coward's Fare,
and chooses Richard Quaile to bring it up to
date. Barbara Morgan is given the leading
woman's part; and, to lend atmosphere,
McHugh engages Dolly Timken, who played
in the original cast, and Woodford'ss prop
erty-man, Mike Brady. Woodford's own
part is given to Harvey Carlton. McHugh'
ter AS McHugh is making skeptical al
fusion to Woodford's ghost, the lights go out;
and in the darkness they family hear foot
steps crossing the stage, followed by the pat,
in good order, and McHugh is puzzled.
Some days later, at rehearsal, Carlton
tells Quaile he has heard story that evil
will follow any attempt to play. Woodford's
warnings but he promises to see the thing
through. AS the play proceeds, the actors
show nervousness, and Miss Ilmken reels
the presence of a cat. AT the moment in the
the middle of a speech topples to the stage.
dead. The coroner'S verdict Is, heart failure
under emotional strain. The manager has
a plain talk with his company, giving an
opportunity to leave the production; all
promise to stick. He engages Tyler Wilkins
for the famous role. McHugh, who was
once head of detective agency, is convinced
that there is reasonable explanation of the
happenings that pursue his revival of
aCoward's Fare He gets Quaile to prom
Use to go alone to the theater the following
night for an investigation. The playwright.
going from McHugh's office to his rooms, is
greeted by faint tinkle of the telephone
and a ghostly message: keep away. pre-
fer to play my part to empty seats Quaile
attempts to trace the call, but the telephone
company insists there has been none. The
PARKWAY tinkle of the bell continues.