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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
CIVIC LEAGUE AFTER THE FLY.

CIVIC LEAGUE AFTER THE FLY.
If we have not already swatted the
fly to determination, let US begin right
now.
This season of cold affords an admir-
able opportunity to get the upper hand
Of this pernicious and disease-spread-
ing pest.
While we are swatting and otherwise
raging war against the fly, let us not
fail to painstakingly discover and de-
stroy his breeding places.
By so-doing we will save ourselves an
infinite amount of labor, vexation and
perhaps disease in the future
AS an example of what may be done
by systematic effort and care of minute
detail, let me cite the city Of Havana.
In the city of Havana at the present
day the fly is almost unknown and so
is the mosquito.
This condition Of affairs is simply
the result Of municipal cleanliness and
care.
Pray note the objective MUNICH
PAL.
AS long as we live in communities
with all the necessary stables and out
buildings supplying ready breeding
places for the fly, however, hard iso
lated individuals may try flies will a
bound in countless numbers.
Let us then each one, cooperate with
every other one and with the town au
thorities to find and eliminate the breed
ing places of these disgraceful con
comitants of civilization Cor rather
lack of civilization.)
Let us endeavor to be scientifically
sanitary. Let us increase our know
ledge of conditions and remedies.
Let us wage spirited campaign. Lee
us find out and apply to the breeding
places of flies the chemicals which
will destroy the larvae and thus, cut
ting off the flies in posse, render file.
in esse impossible.
Publicity Dept, Civic League.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26

call the history of the ship purchase bill
will remember that at the time the bill
was upon its initial consideration be-
fore Congress, that many of the Demo-
Gratis, including Mr.. Kitchin, oppos-
cd the bill without time limit or other
restrictions, as they were of opinion
that the Democratic platform declar-
ing against ship subsidy was truly
indicative of the thought and prlncl-
pies Of the great body Of Democratic
voters and they were therefore not
willing to have their party committed
to such course only because Of the ex-
treme conditions brought about by the
great European conflict and for such
time only as such conditions might ex-
list.
Indeed, it is gratifying to the peo-
pie of the Second Congressional Dis
trict of North Carolina that the sound
and Democratic ideas of their Congress
man will be adopted by the Nation only
for SO long a time as the needs of our
tpeople demand.
Mr.. Kitchin 8 advice is often re-
quested by President Wilson, and his
experience and mastery of public mat
tiers and conditions are regarded by
President Wilson as valuable as any
Of his co-workers in these stirring times
| The opposition to Mr.. Kitchin, en-
anating from interpretation Of his
purposes, is fast fading away and
many who a few weeks ago were
against him are compelled to admit
events at the Capital are so shaping
themselves as to make the reelection
of Mr.. Kitchin most imperative. His
defeat would be regarded by the na-
ton as public calamity, as such men
as he are needed because of their wis
dom, experience and influence. The ad
ministration, the party and the nation
will benefit by Mr.. Kitchin s reelection
Snow Hill Square Deal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
THE OPEN FORUM
MR.. THoRNE ON CLAUDE KITCHIN.
Editor Commonwealth:

EO1LOF COumOu Ga1CQ.
As the time draws close for the peo-
pie to express their choice for cand1-
dates for nomination, I beg leave to
impress the great Importance of See
ing that our friends get out to their
irrespective voting places-not at this
time would I discredit any other can
didate, but wish especially to empha-
size the showing of our appreciation o.
the record and tyue worth Of that high
toned gentleman and troad gagged
statesman, commonly known by the
modest name of Claude Kitchin, who
now so ably represents this the Second
District in Congress-just here would
interline; not every Congressional dis
trict. like the second of North Caro-
lima, has the opportunity Of sending
and keeping Claude Kltchin to look
after their local, national and inter
national interests.
His natural qualifications, coupled
with years Of hard work and studious
observation of men and measures, has
developed such a degree Of efficiency
and influence, that to my mind would
appeal ir thunder tones 20 a consider
ate appreciative constituency to give
| Mr.. Kitchin an overwhelming major
ity.
| Having known him personally for 4
number Of years, I feel that, in my
| faS X
to write even at more length in COM
plimentary terms, however, will desist
| to quote from few of his able col
leagues around the National Capitol:
''He is a superb debater. Champ
Clark.
''He is the best rough and tumble
fighter in Congress. john w. Gaines
':He is the dashing Rupert Of de
bate. ''-Collier.
"He holds a fiery furnace of facts
and ideals in temper so cool and mas
terful that he is well nigh irresist
able ''-Littleton.
Well do we remember how such mcr
as Grosvenor, Payne. Rcutelle an
Others were toppled by our representa-
tive. also how that ripe, typical Re
publican (the then Speaker of thu
House-Cannon) on one occasion com
manded gentleman from Wisconsin
to sit down: "Don' It you know tina
man (Kitchin) is loaded with crap
and canister-let him speak withou
interruption.
Fellow Democrats of the Second Dis
tricts can we afford to down Claud
Kitchin? It would to NY mind no
only be party and political blundel
but shame on the district to los
such a representative.
I believe we will so reccrd our votes
that on the fourth of June it will b
becoming in some one more gifted tina
this plain farmer to write Mr.. Mitchell
by way of sympathy expressing sen
timent Of by-gore" years: Not tina
: I loved Caesar less, but that I love
Rome more.''
Now one and all for Claude Kitchin
Yours truly.
VIM H. THORNE.
Airlie, N. c., May "a, 1916.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
Demand Showdown

The Equal Suffrage League trying North
Carolina politics by mailing inquiries
demanding
those officers of the opposite speak before the
election their stand this
the good won far with their
datlons The time hasn't the people
extend the ballot to their wives The
theirs figure that the polls for
hey also believe that moral
would divide If they voted whereas, generally
lump The moral potenaiy that ballot
by not mngng the politics.
fuence they could use with the ballot.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
Champ Clark vs.. Wilson Times

pen Gold following in the Wilson
Times in it issue of May 23rd:
1.-The President wanted ships o extend
right before the European countries could
and beat it, but Claude kicked again
and caused the shippers of the to lose thous
dollars in high freight and inability to
their goods. Of expect differences OF
opinion and expect Mr.. Kitchin to have opinion of
own but the kicker and the bucker
anything, and the worst part Of it all is that they
keep others from doing anything. Mr. Kitchn is not
constructionist he is obstructionist.
hand quote the following from the of Champ
a Kitchn relative the Maj
orv with the Ship Purchase Bill Thus
Of the Wilson Times that of the
the making body
country the world We have the word Of
being the President Of hundred mil
that of small town country editor More than
who has been constantly elected for
hundred thousand const
in Halls of that of dis
couldn't be
his Writing of the Ship Bill the editor of the
Mr. kchn cOnstructlonist he OBJ
struction' Speaker Clark saysbut read for yourself
ssNIr Kitchm neither INSTRUCTED defeated the
Shipping Bill of last Congress. On the contrary he
operated n charge Of the Bill in facilitating
consideration, though he voted against the Bill
of the permanent Government operation fea-
ture in it, as many other Democrats. The Bill
or defeated in the House Both the
Special Rule for it's consideration adopted and the
in the House in day. 1t the fol-
the Senate OF the flbuster
there, reached and therefore, defeat
ed in the Senate
Gold Clark needs argumentet the
ple-the jurors-return the verdict.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
State Press on Kitchin

The North Carolina with exception, call
the Second District Leader Kitchin
With they would be the widest folly
from North Carolina the leadership
honor that has the State the halls
Nathaniel Macon Speaker Of the House
The of the State generally
be the hearts of the people, if this
foregone conclusion that Claude Kchn will be
gress by sweeping majority weekly coming this desk
the of his
will publish editorial extracts from the State Press
nomination of Mr. Kitchn
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
OF couRsE!
he Mitchell men are yelling
And a-tearine of their hair.

The Mitchell men are yelling
And a-tearing of their hair.
Cam you hear their voices swelling
On the Silly evening air!
They are knocking poor old kitchin.
Hear the anvil chorus shout!
Their hands are simply itchin'
Just to knock friend Claudie out
But, Claude just keeps on plugging
Up in Congress all the while,
The heavier their smuggling
The wider grows his smile;
He ism It greatly worried
About that threatened can;
And when he does get Hurried
He takes it out on Mann.
For Claude, my boy, is wide, and deep
And willy, and all that;
That he is never quite asleep.
1t safe to bet your hat:
He knows that when the twitchin'
And the ague chills are through,
The boys will vote for Kitchin
Just like they used to do.
You see, Claude knows the Second
Even better than j. Gold,
And has already reckoned
That Mitchell s knell is knolled;
In spite Of all the sticks and bats,
The SANDER and abuse,
Br 'er Kitchin knows the Democrats
From Roanoke to Neuse.
Upon the fateful, awful, third
They III rise up in their might,
And bury that there Mitchell bird
Away down out of sight:
Of course, they play at switchin,
But when they we had their fun,
They II dump their votes for Kitchin,
Just like they We always done!
- Kinston News
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
THE AUTOMOBILE TRAMP.

With the substitution to large ex
ton, the old timey tramp who depended !
upon getting from one town to another |
via slow freights, is now supplanted
by the gentry, known as automobile
tramps. This particular specie of the
aimless wanderers, it seems, stand on
the roadside and wave down automo
bilists. 1t makes no difference about
the destination of the motor car-the
wide, wide world is the territory of the
tramp, and he works it according to
the course of the car. Sometimes he
doubles back the same territory. He
likes to ride, and he especially njoys
a different pillow every night. Tues
day with a party of travelling men,
who were using an automobile to travel
their territory, there came to this town
one of these fellows. He stepped out
of the car and straightway announced
himself as "Billie Lucas, champion
buck and winger of the world.' In
the course Of his announcement he adj
mitted that "what it takes to ball the
iack-I IN broke out wild it, The
of h n q
to small circulars which he handed
around to those who had gathered
about him, would be in drug stores
grocery stores, platforms, bridges-any
where at all that his heels could regis
ter enough noise to Gull from the au
dience a few nickels and dimes. Fol
lowing this, he jigged off couple O
steps and passed his hat. After this h
graciously thanked the clerk who pitch
ed a lit in the collection plate, and re
sumed his dance. This happened in tn
afternoon. After the drug store loaf
ers had gathered around the fount o
coca-colas after supper, this same rec
headed, snaggle toothed son Of unres
began prancing about the store to tn
tune Of the canned music that the
turned loose. After each number hi
hat was passed. After a little, ther
was quite goodly crowd watching tn
dance.
We tried to figure this entertaine
out. 1t may be that he was re-birt
of the twelfth century troubadour; b
might have escaped from an asylum
who knowse Our opinion is that h
would have to do some tall apologlzln
to lay the claim Of being a human.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
Claude Kitchiu.

Over in the second congressional dis
trict merry row is going on. A de-
termined effort, led by Mr.. Mitchell,
is being made to GUST Claude Kitchin
and substitute therefor a man more
amicable is hoped, to the interests and
wishes of some. Kitchin has sinned
it seemed, in that he has not always
seen fit to allow others to do his think
ing, but has stubbornly insisted on
performing that function himself. 1t
is charged that he committed the afro
cious crime of disagreeing with the
president on one or two occasions. That
he is against preparedness and the
shipping bill. A number Of gentlemen,
in great part disappointed Office seek
ers. are industriously at work trying
to convert these molehills into noun
tains. In the background Of this move
ment, lending active aid and comfort,
is to be seen the asinine New York
Herald the notorious apostle of the
preparedness, and Wall Street, edited
by an expatriate living in Paris a life
long Republican who cares as little
about the purity Of Claude Kitchin $
democracy as he cares about the well
fare of his native country which he
deserted to live in another.
Unless the Sentinel has grossly mis-
Judged President Wilson s character
we know that he has great deal more
respect for man with backbone enough
to stand up for his convictions, even
though they lead him into disagreement
with and opposition to a president than
he has for a man who is always the
obsequious coulter and always willing
to put aside personal convictions in
order to add to greatness. Along this
House has issued statement deny
ing that it is given aid or comfort to
those trying to dethrone Kitchin. That
is not taking any part for or against
any one.
The Sentinel will await the result
of the Second district primary with a
great deal of interest. Undoubtedly
Kitchin has been unsatisfactory to the
munition makers and the trafickers in
human blood. He has steadfastly held
to the opinion that it was his duty
Of this country to prepare itself against
aggression rather than for aggression.
That there is no need to turn this
country into an armed camp when no
body, at home or abroad, is threatening
our peace or security. This point of
view has been rank heresy to those
makers of shells, armor-plates, powder
, and anmunitions in general, who would
load down this country with tax bur
, den exceeding that Of the countries of
Europe. So long as Claude Kitchen
stays in Congress there is danger that
their contemplated raid on the United
| States Treasury will meet with fail
ure. Consequently Kitchen must go.
1t will be interesting, we repeat tc
see which way the Democratic voters
r Of the Second will go-whether they
will follow and re-elect the most dis
2 tinguished congressman North Caroline
has had in generation, or the war
makers Of Wall Street ard their re
publican leader, the Herald.-Bavboro
Sentinel.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
OBITUARY..

Mr.. Charles \. Ianden died at -
home in Whitakers May 10, 1916. ~
the 53rd year of his age after lingel
ing illness of many months duration
For nearly two years his health was
very feeble but was able to be up ana
about until the first of Spring, whel
he was taken down. His suffering
were great and intense at times, vel
lie bore them very patiently and was
calm and seemed to be ready to 90
when the Lord called him.
All that loving friends. relatives and
kind physicians could do was done 70,
him, but to no avail; for nothing 20,
minister the cold embrace of death
Lord had called him and his summons
must be answered. So about two o
clock Friday afternoon he qu;et>-
Lreathed his last, and without inur-
where neither sorrow, pain nor .lealh
is felt any more, but where there il
everlasting peace, love and happiness.
Weep not, loved ones, for your 10y
irg father, but may you bow in humble
submission to your Fother in heaven
and be resigned to the Lord s will. md
be comforted in your sad bereaver eat
and loss, for His will must be done moi
ours. He giveth life and He take*h Il
So may you all be prepared to meet
your dear father when this life is over
ina brighter and happier world.
He was not member of any church.
but had a sweet, abiding hope and
faith in better world when this life
was ended and great assurance of
heaven. He was always true to his
faith and belief and died by it.
Mr.. Landen was native of Halifax
county, having been born and rearcI
on farm near Scotland Neck, where
making his home in the vicinity OF
EWhitakers, where he was living at tn
time of his death. He was a prosper
our farmer and an industrious man an
was HISulf SSUcSuCu OV all WHO cdUit
in contact with his life.
He will be sadly missed in the nom
and in the community in which he liF-
ed. T deceased was twice married
His :. wife was Miss Lucy Ether
idge, wlo died in 1895. To this union
were born three children; one died III
infancy and the other two are IIvlus
Mrs. J. L. Jones Of Whitakers and
NJ. G. G. Landcn Of New Mexico III
1898 he was happily married to Mis-,
Maud Bryant, together with eight child
rem whom survive him. He also leaves
four sisters and one brother: Mrs
K. E. Edmonds of Spring Hill, Mrs.
j. T. Bell Of Scotland Neck, Mrs. ".
E. Etheridge Of Battleboro, Mrs A. J.
Station of Scotland Neck and Mr.. j.
Landen Of Leggetts; and host Of
ether relatives and friends who deep
ly mourn his departure.
His remains were inferred in the
to await the glorious resurrection :,
the side of his little son, Kermit W..
ter, who preceded him to the fntur4
world a few years ago.
Rev. Charles J. Edwards of Enfield
conducted the burial service as the
grave was being filled and quite al
, appropriate hymn was sung. HIS
grave was entirely covered with beau
tiful white flowers
Sleep on. dear father, in thy dark, colo
bed;
! Where no pain or death comes to tiny
weary, aching head;
Rest, dear father, from thy care and
strife;
) And forever live an holy, heavenly
life
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
Of Course Not!

letter Captain Haywood Clark
Colonel Grimes them of his wish to hold only
primary the selection the Democratic for the office
Secretary the ground that the
will be dollars Of the public thereby and
nifty little that the public will have
primary the that of the three candidates poll
3rd. The who heard this
political school Of Watts might be deceived by his public spirited
his opponents Hardness knows does the majority Of
intelligent North Caroinans that second Clark s
strength strength will
depends which Of these sterling Democrats lead in the first
primary who will Harness the More than
would be
of the primary The following from the Wilmington Dis
the decnaon the
fer Of Hartness:
'Of course, Capt Haywood Clark, candidate for
the nomination Of Secretary of State, respectfully de-
clines the invitation Of Candidate Hardness frus
the will Of the people, change, without
thoriy, the primary law Of the State make but
primary regardless Of whether candidate receives
majority Of the For the candidates
such agreement would be nothing short of
The primary provides for nomination by majority,
plurality Mr. HARNESS. suggestion would make it pur-
atty besides giving the candidates the privilege twist
ing the primary law
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY
ABOUT CLAUDE
KITCHIN.


A ship purchase bill, limiting the
time in which the United States gov
eminent will engage in the shipping
trade to five years after the close of
the great war, has most recently been
introduced in Congress, and the same
will have the sincere and consistent
support OF Majority Leader, Hon. Claude
AitehiH. Those Of our readers who re.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
Beckett Tuesday Evening

With the coming of popular North Caro-
lima here Tuesday when he graduating class
the local Scotland Neck
theand incidentally of
next Of North Carolina CHS best
No minute of his speeches sparkle wit the keen
est humor lie can crowd at glimpse and
other Caronian
charge arranging seating accommodations
for the spacious school auditorium
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26

Wanted-to know how much it is 60
ing to cost the Wilson folks, who op-
pose Kitchin, to get Mitchell slaugh-
tered? HAiso what the Wilson editor
has to say about Champ Clark S sock
dologer refuting his charges? fAlso-
which one Of Kitchin s opponents will
be a candidate two years hence?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26

i'Where Beckett and Daughtridge
Stand 1t appears to us that accord
ing to the information that the two
candidates have forwarded to Messrs.
Poe and Crosby, that they stand GA
the same grounds-only Beckett has 4
little better foothold.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26

ing to anything, but if it should. TIA
people of his district will have dealt
the whole State a serious blow.
the whole State a serious bow.-Eu~.
lington News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26

As we scramble along pressward, that
reward we offered in our last issue to
the delicious damsel at the fire is still
here waiting for her.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26

Would it be fair question to ask
the gentlemen =, who are travelling
around the country organizing gun
clubs, if they had ammunition to sells
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26

Don t forget that Beckett speaks at
the school auditorium here Tuesday
evening at $50.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26

Large oaks from little acorns often
grow
Large streams from little springs some
times flow
New men to Congress sometimes go
But not from the Second, this time,
YOU know!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26

What does the Kinston Free Press
think OF the situation, anyhow
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26

And don t forget that you can vote
as early as sunrise June 3rd
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-05-26
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-01

G5lAEQSSY

l.. A. Henry is selling high grade
wool top mattresses at S235.
John Hughes OF Amasa spent We'd
nesday i'm the city on business.
Mrs. Lizzie Martin, of West Depere,
is in the city visiting with friends.
For Sale Cheap; Perfection oil
stove, heater, steel range, bob sleigh
and furniture. Mrs. A. II. Smith.
Escanaba has been selected as the
place for the 1917 convention of
Eagles
Mrs. Moberg left Wednesday after
noon for Iron River for short visit
with friends and relatives.
Miss Hildur Larson of Iron Noun
tain spent last Sunday in the city
visiting friends.