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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Nevada" Joins the Fleet.

Washington, Sept. 6.-The su-
per-dreadnaught Nevada, the new
est and most powerful American
warship, has completed her final
acceptance trials and joined the
Atlantic fleet OIL the Southern
drill grounds for target practice.
Admiral Benson, chief OF opera
tions, said tonight that he had
every reason to believe the test
was satisfactory, although he has
not yet received the report Of Cup
tain w. S. Sims, her commander.
The Nevada sailed from Tonp-
]Sinsville, N. Y, September l, a;.,l
made the tests runs in the At
tantie. Driven by her Oil burn
ing engines she was required to
make f9 knots for 20 hours and
her maximtifff Of 20.5 knots for
4 hours. She has a tonnage of
$500 and carries ten 14inch
guns.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
GREENE COUNTY MAN
HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE
Alleged that Tom Carter Has
Done Violence to Willie How
ell, Adopted Son.

Snow Hill, Sept. 6.-Tom Car
ter, OF the Jerusalem neighbor-
hood, was arrested Monday and
is now i'll Jail under serious
charge, the making away with a
15-year old boy.
Willie Howell, an orphan boy,
whom Carter was rearing, has
disappeared under suspicious cir
cumstances. It is reported that
Carter has been cruel to the boy
in spite Of the general reputation
the lad bears Of being an obe-
dient hard-working boy. There
is q fumor said to be backed un
by good evidence that the boy has
been cruelty mistreated - that
about a month ago he fled to a
eighbor to escape the continued
harsh treatment. Garter went
for and took the boy back home
It is alleged that on Saturday
night, August 25th he again mis-
treated the boy most cruelty. The
following Monday he was seen
driving towards Goldsboro with
the boy. This is the last known
of the boys whereabouts.
Carter says the boy was amman
ageablc; and that he decided te
give him his liberty; that he de
sired to go to Durham; but tha-
after getting to Go!dsboro he per
suaded the boy to change and gt
to Rocky Mount; telling the DO,
that he (Carter) had a brother
there who would help him to ge
a job; that he bought the boy ;
new suit Of clothes. a ticket fo
Rocky Mount, and gave hin
money. and that he saw Kim leav
on the train.
Carter's brother, who lives il
Rocky Mount, was, here Monda,
night and SAYS he knows nothin!
of nor has he heard ANYTHING O
The boy. Carter asserts that pc1
hans the boy changed his min
and did GO to Durham. On tn
other hand it is asserted by som
that 15-year-old boy woul
hardly have changed his rout
when he had a ticket TO Rock
Mount. and but little money; tia
he most certainly wol.ld have GOV
Oh to Rocky Mount if atterwar7
he had gone to Durham.
In the meantime the boy : re
ativcs are doing all they can I
ascertain his whereabouts is he j
alive.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
illuminate the Policemen?

Kinston, Sept. &c. b. Lewis,
private secretary to Floor Leader
Kitchin, public-spiritcd citizen
of Kinston and known III practi-
caIly every corner Of the country,
proposes an unique innovation for
his home town. Mr.. Lewis wants
headlights installed on police
men, The other night, he states,
an automobile turned the corner
at Caswc1' and McLcwca1, streets,
where his home is located, at such
an angle that a cop at the curb
was almost RIA down. "The car
was going about fifty miles an
hour, J estimate, and there WASH t
light on it. The policemtn evil
IDENTIFY did not see il until it was
almost upon him. He yelled but
the driver did not stop The po-
liceman, of course, was at a dis
advantage. lie could not see the
number. "Strii<as me that if we
dem { pat lights on EN- we re 60
ing to lose a policeman sooner or
Iater,' Mr.. Lewis states.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
MUSTERING OUT
OF GUARDSMEN
ORDERED BEGIN

Washington, Sept. 1.-The fif-
teen thousand guardsmcn rel
turned from the border by the
recent order Of the War Depart
ment were today ordered muster
cd out Of the Federal service. The
guardsmen remaining on the bor-
der stay there for the present.
The War Department official
announcement is as follows:
"Thc Secretary Of War directs
that all the organizations of the
national guard in the federal ser
vice recently ordered from the
border to their respective mobili-
zatlon camps, be mustered out of
the federal service as soon as
practicable and returned to the
normal status Of national guard
troops except in the case of the
Fourtcentk New York Regiment,
which is to be held in service at
it's mobilization camp pending the
prevalence III that regiment Of
para-typhoid.
"As soon as it can be safely
done this regiment also will be
mustered out. Similar precau-
tions should be taken with any
other organization returning from
the border suffering from any in
fection or which is under suspi-
cion Of being infected.
The troops affected are three
regiments from New York. two
from New Jersey, one from Mary
land, two from Illinois. two from
Missouri, one from California,
one from Oregon, one from Wash
ington, and one from Louisiana.
These units comprise in the ag-
gregatc about $4,000 national
guardsmcn.
The plan for the mastering out
Of the regiments will be executed
under the various departmental
commanders within whose juris
diction these organizations ar,
Dlaccd. In many instances, wher
, there is no reason to hold then
+, beeaur Of disease infection, tn
mastering out vii! be done i'm
| mcdiatcIy.
1t is expected that all the or
, caniZation except the f nrteentl
, New York will be mustered ou
AS soon rs the necessary routln
is concluded
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Ford Sues for Million.

C|1;caoo. Sept. Suit for one
million dollars was filed by Henry
Ford, the Detroit manufacturer,
against the Chicago Tribune in the
L. S. District Court here today.
Mr.. Ford asks FOR personal dam
ages as compensation for an edi-
torial printed in the Tribune,
June 23, which, it is charged, call
ed Ford an anarchist
The editorial was printed more
than two months ago.
According to the announcements
which came from Mr.. Lucklng s
office. the word anarchist was
used in the headline. The editor
ial itself rcnsured Mr. Ford S ideas
ideas and methods.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Horse Ran Four Miles.

Tarhorn. Sept. &C. T. DeBcr
rvs horse became frightened
Tuesday and dashed down Main
street, escaping I'll vehicles along
the route. Reaching Tar River
bridge it made its way across IT
into the town Of Princevil!e, and
ran down the road and was not
halted until it reached Mildred
four nil 8 from Tarboro. The
strange thing Of the runaway was
that neither horse nor buggy was
injured IN it's mad four-milc flight
hv passing vehicles Or other OBJ
strnctions.
The recnipts Of cotton at thl:
market for the year ending Aug
ust 81. were 9,5OS bales.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
TWO VESSELS CARRYING
AMERICANS ARE SUNK
Reported to the State Depart.
ment by Consular Officers
Yesterday.
T. w. BECKETT
R3lsjoh: Al. q.

Washington, Sept. 6.-Sinking
Of two vessels in the European
war zpfe with Anericails aboard
was reported to the State Depart
meh today BIZ Amefieaii e6nsu-
lar officers. The State Depart
ment will investigate both Incl
dents to determine if American
rights have been violated. There
is no information now at hand to
indicate that either vessel was at
tackled illegally:
A dispatch fF8ff Consul Nc
Gum at Glasgow, announced that
there were % Americans on board
the British steamer Kelvilla when
she was sunk by mine or tor
pedo, September 2, while bound
from Newport News; Va. to Avon
mouth and Glasgow. Ali Of the
Anefitaiis; ',iiileteers; Were res
cued and are iloW iii GLASGOW:
Consul Hurst, at Bafaei6Ras
Spain, reported that two ''pre
sumable' Americans, james An
| drcws and Lon Bruce, were among
the crew of the Italian sailing
vessel Stella Delmare, which was
suhk by d submarine off the Bal
learic Islands OH August 29: Thu
message did not state whc' her tn,
crew was saved nor give the aG
dresses of the two members be
licyed to be Americans.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
CONGRESS BEGINS
THE DROPPING
AMENDMENTS

Washington, Sept. 7.-Confer
.ees on the emergency revenue bill
today struck out the Phelan
amendment which would empow-
er the President to retaliate
against citizens of belligcrent ma
tions which interfere with the
United States.
The argument which prevailed
III the Conference was that it
night work great hardships to
americans in foreign countries
~ counter-retaliation.
The conference also abandoned
/ the Chamberlain amendment to
prohibit admission Of Pacific
ocean salmon or halibut through
foreign country except in bond
from an American port. This, il
was decided might develop a
commercial war with Canuda, and
bring about retaliation against
American Atlantic Coast fisher.
les.
Other Senate ameiidmcnts civ
ing the President retaliatcrv pow
er against interfcrenccs v; tn Am.
erican commerce and cnlbargocs
on American goods to fofe'gn ma
tions were agreed to. They have
the sanction of the State Depart
:nent while the Phela amen,'
ment did not.
The conference ,hen approached
the wine taxes ana dyestuff tariff
MAJ joi'ity Leader Kitchin movei
to strike out the Senate amend
ments increasing the duties OF
coal tar, medicinal derivatives an(
f!avoring extracts. There was IL
fight, however, on the increases
iii the rates on intermediate an(
finished dycsttffs.
The conference eliminated tn
$4,000 continuing appropriation
for the tariff commission for 1917
The House managers yieldet
the demand for restoration Of tn
tax oil copper when the Senat
conferees threw out the stam]
taxes. The income, inheritance
and corporation stock taxes a
fixed in the Senate bill were az
proved.
Senator Owen was intent toda
on continuing his fight for tn
corrupt practices bill, which dc
velorcd torrent of bitter pc,
sonal remarks yesterday after tn
Senate had voted to take up tn
measure.
Lenders insisted, however, tha
the bill would not come to vOt
before Adjournment.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Eure- e-Rennette.

Enfield. Sept. "A very quiet.
but pretty wedding was solemn
lied on Wednesday, September 6,
at the home Of the bride, when
Miss Mary Blich Hennctte, charm
ing and accomplished daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Bennette
became the bride Of Mr.. William
Thomas tillre OF Halifax. Only d
small number Of the most init
mate friends Of the contracting
parties were present to witness
the ceremony, which was perform
ed by Rev. A. p. Mustain Of War
rcnton, n. {.
The parlor was artistically dec
grated with ferns and roses. The
bride was dressed in a travelling
suit Of blue with hat and gloves
to match.
The groom is the son of Mr..
W. II. Eure Of Halifax and
is a highly respected and progress
sive Young farmer.
Immediately after the ceremony
the bridal partv motored to Wei
/ don. where the young couple
left on train No. - for tour Of
nnrther, cities. The heartiest
wishes Of their many friends go
with them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Kee1-HortOn.

A very pretty wedding was sol
cmnized in the First Baptist
Church at Richmond Wednesday,
September 6, when Miss Sallle
Keel, the charming and accom-
olished daughter Of Mr.. w. Z.
Keel of Farmville, N. c., became
the bride Of Mr.. J. Lloyd Horton.
a prominent young lawyer OF the
same town. Only avery few OF
their most: intimate friends and
near relatives were present fo'
the ceremony, which was perform
ed by Rev. Geo. w. Mcdaniel
pastor Of the church.
Immediately after the ceremony
the young couple boarded the
train for New York, Magyar;
Falls and other points of intcres
in the North, where they vii
spend a few days before return
ing home.
Mrs. Horton is the sister o
DR.. D. F. Keel, of Scotland Neck
and has many friends here VIII
wish for them much happiness.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Josh Rpberson's Trim.

The hlahy friends Of Mr.. Josh
Robertson; who recently made a
trip to England from Newport
News, Va, are glad to know shat
he arrived back home safely FROM
such a perilous voyage.
The Commonwealth intended
to give it's readers q summary Of
Mr.. Roberson's experiences, that
gentleman promising the editor
all interview, but he has been
so busy sfiiHe returning relating
to anxious inqu1rers G:st Of the
situation that he has as yet been
unable to grant the reporter ;1ll
audience. For fear, however, that
the story will grow stale, here
goes some Of the facts in The ease :
Mr.. Robertson left Newport
News i'll July aboard al English
transport ship together with DR..
w. A. Morgan, as assistant veter-
marian, and after steaming for
fourteen days across the Allan
tic, arrived at Avonmouth, Eng
land. It was against the rules
Mr.. Robertson declares, to &c
aboard, that is, for the Americans
but he soon got wise to the fact
that gift of any size would pass
him by the British "Bobbics
(policcmen doing duty. This ht
did and successfully explored th'
main land Of England for SONS
distance. He managed to alway
get back to his ship b., dark, how
ever, for he has heard how tn
German Zeppelins drop bombs o.
Gentle as well as Jew. Later o.
Mr.. Robertson visited Liverpoo
and London, and declares en-
phatica11y, that "Lunnon IS som
big town.
Mr.. Robertson says that on tt
way over his ship was met som
+ hundred miles out by English to-
pedo boats and safely guided
by an experienced pilot. The SAN
formality was gone throcgh con
ing back. Only one German SUI
marine was sighted, it giving tt
stock boat a lively chase. N
q Robertson says that in order
q escape it was necessary to zlgzS
i his ship.
: The return was completed la
s week and Mr.. Robertson is hon
resting from the trip. He Sd
the same boat will soon go
Alexandria, Egypt, but he h;
n not yet decided whether to ma
n this trip or not.
g The cargo of the boat consist
is Of 1900 head Of mules for use
" the European War.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
"Nancy's R;rthright.

The Palace Theatre is going to
show another of those multiple
reel dramas tonight entitled,
"Nancy s Birthrigft. . This is
another Of the popular problem
dramas, which have been draw
ing crowds, and should be large
" attended. It is barely posi-
bic that the celebrated Charlie
Chaplin will be seen here next
! Thursday night in one Of his lat
est screams, "The Floorwall<er.
! Watch the Commonwealth Tues
day fer more particulars.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Sugar is Cheaper.

San Francisco, Sept. 6.-Tho
larger SUGAR refinet'ics here an
nounccd today a drop OF IS cents
per hundred pounds in refined SUI
Gar in consonance with recent de
rreases in raw rugar quotations.
It was said to be the most i'm
portant change in refined sugar
since European demands shot
prices up to S7S5 per hundred
hounds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
On the Job Again.

Capt. George Hawkes., the vet
eran conductor on the Weldon
Kinston branch Of the A. G. Il.
railroad recently enjoyed a much
needed vacation with friends and
relatives at Newport News, Va.
Capt. Hawkes. is one of the most
popular conductors OH the entire
system and has scores Of friends
here who arc glad to see him on
the job again.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
GERMAN SHIPS TO BE
TAKEN FROM NORFOLK
Auxiliary Cruisers to be Trans
farred to Philadelphia Last
of September.

Washington, Sept. 6.-Convoy-
ed by American warships and fly
ing their own flag, the German
auxiliary cruisers Prinz Eitcl
Frederick and Kronzprinz Will
helm, now interned at the Norfolk
navy yard, will be transferred to
Philadelphia some time between
the Goth and Seth Of this month.
The American escort will serve
the double purpose of guarding
against attempt to escape and pro
tecting the German boats from
attack by Allied warships, as it
will be necessary for the squadron
to pass outside the three-mile
limit.
The State Department will iioti-
fy the German ambassador Of the
change, bit it will not be neces-
sary to. ask permission, as this
country has Become responsible
for the ships and may dc whatever
it believes necessary. The trails
fer is to be made because con-
struction of a new dock at Nor
folk has reduced available space
there,
There are 324 officers and men
on board the Prinz Eitef Fried
rick and 42O on the Kronzprinz
Wilhelm. The facilities at Phila-
delphia will allow greater liber-
ties to the interned seamen. who
are kept under close surveillance
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
TO Def Iamson Law,

Topeka, Kansas; Sept. &c. 2.
Ripley, president of the Atchison.
Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, de-
clared in a formal statement to-
night that the Santa Fe does not
intend to comply with the Adam
son 8-hour law, recently enacted
by Congress- to avert q threaten
ed strike, until ordered OF do SO
by the United States Supreme
Court.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Circus Coming.

The juvenile population Of the
city is whctting it's appetite for
the day Of all days-circus day,
September 20. Mr.. Frank Nc
Guirc, advance agent was here
Wednesday, having the bill boards
decorated with pretty posters
The attraction is known as the
Mighty Haag Trained Wild AM
NAL Shows. Read the ad in this
paper
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Germans Capture RumaaiaR
Fortress

Berlin, Sept. L., via London
More than 10000 Rumanians were
taken prisoners when Bulgarian
and German troops captured the
Rumanian fortress Of Turtukai,
says the official statement issued
today by the German arthy head
p'iartera.
The official statement says that
in the capture Of the Rumanial,
fortress more than 100 guns were
taken.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Sunday School Picnic.

The memhcrs Of the Methodist
Sunday School enjoyed a nice
picnic Wednesday at Palmyra.
The pastor, Mr. Singleton, and
practically all the teachers went
down with the pupils, who thor
oughly enjoyed the day. A nice
dinner was served at noon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Turkish Offensive Checked by
RusSiaha

Pttrograd, Sept: Z; Via tondoh-
An offensive movement under
taken by the Turks along the Eu-
pirates west of Erzingan, in Tur-
kish Armenia, is said by the war
office today to have been repulsed.
In the region of Ognott where
stubborn fight ting has been tinder
way the Russians are driving the
Turks from their strong noun
tain defenses.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Death of~LittIe Boy.

Marvin, the 7-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Halcs died at
the home Of his parents in East
Scotland Neck yesterday morn
INC at 7 o'clock. The remains
were buried today.
The little fellow was afflicted
with nalarial fever.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Gasoline Drops.

New York, Sept. 6.-Another
reduction of one cent a gallon
in the price of gasoline, making
the wholesale price now 22 cents
a gallon, was announced today
bv the Standard Oil Company
The reason given was the heavy
increase in the production OF
crude oil.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Bremen to Arrive Soon.

London, Sept. ct is report
ed here that the German submar-
inc merchantmen Bremen may be
expected at any American port
within ten days, probably at New
| Haven, Conn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Teachers Meeting.

Mr.. r. D. jenkins, superinten-
dent of the local Graded School,
requests the Commonwealth to
announce that there will be a
tea achers' meeting at the school
building here next Tuesday al
ternoon, Sept 10. All teachers
are urged to be present.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Dance Last Night.

The young people Of the Spring
Hill section gave- a delightful
dance last night. Many persons
from Scotland Neck attended.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
plague Gases Increasing.

New York, Sept. THE health
authorities today reported another
slight increase IN the infantlle
paralysis epidemic. There were
81 new eases, and % deaths, rise
Of six.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08

New York, Sept. Ga strike
was declared early tonight by
unionized employees Of the sub
way and elevated railway lines
operated by the InterLorough
Rapid Transit Company. About
1,500 Of the 11,7OO car men in
the company's pay voted at a
mass meeting to quit Norl: I'M
mcdiately.
Union officials asserted that,
with the possible exception OF the
lines III Brooklyn, New York $
electric transportation facilities
would be completely paralyzcd
by morning. They were conf
dent, they said, that the motor
men and conductors in the sur
face lines in Manhattan, Harlem
and the Bronz would also strike
through sympathy
Theodore p. Shonts, president
Of the Interborough Rapid Transit
Company, declares that with adc-
quate police protection the com
Dany could cope successfully with
the situation, and guarantee
transportation to the public . He
said that only small number OF
the company's employees had be
come unionizcd
schedule an hour after the strike
was announced.
Mr.. Shonts issued a statcmcn
declaring the company wouio
Fight the union to a finish. y
Five thousand patrolmen hclt
) in station houses in anticipation
Of the strike were pressed int
service. Preliminary details call
cd for policing each subway an,
elevated trains and all stations
IN the event Of a strike on tn
: surface ear lines, it was said on
, patrolman would be placed OF
each car.
Special squads of policemen
and detectives will guard powe
houses and car barns, i'll man.
, Of which strike breakers hav
: been quartcred.
) Oscar S. Stra,s, chairman 0
: the public service commission, a
: conference during the day wit
. representative Of the union, re
: uuested that the strike be he'll
+ up, pending another attempt b.
t himself and Mayor Mitchell t.
] settle the trouble.
The labor leaders declined.
Union leaders declare man
workers were discharged toGa
g because they refused to take o.
= their union badges.
;, Interhorough car barns CAV
c the appearance Of barracks. A!
:. proximateIy 1000 men have bee
/ housed and fed il preparation {
i the anticipated strike order. Mos
), Of them were hired by strik'
l. breaking agencies at the time {
the railroad emergency and wc1
G taken over by the 1nterborougl
Employees on the "Green Car
t line of the New York Railway
$ company voted tonight to strlk
s This is one Of the most lmpo
r tant Of tho citv's surface line
$ The men acted through svmpatt
for the subway and elevated raj
wav employees.
The InterborouGh EMPLOYEES d
o mand an annulmcnt Of IDdividu
Ie contracts binding them not to SCI
4 wage increases for two years.
is Should the strikers succeed
N their purpose. more than 12,O'
y employees will be effected al
e. New York will face the wor
j. tie-up in it's history. Thus t
ie the union has confined It's c
xt mands to the Interborouch a,
t. its subsidiary surface car line, t
- New York Railways Compar
IS But it was intimatcd tonight til
the strike might possibly be e
tended to other. companies Opt
ating in the greater city.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-08
Notice..

The public will please note
that Dr.. Keel has returned after
an absence Of fen days, and is
again ready to make appointments
with those desiring dental work.