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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
FOUR MEN HURT
WHEN SCAFFOLD
COLLAPSED

A serious accident happened this
afternoon at Tillery when the scat
folding on which four men were work
ing collapsed, precipitating the work
men to the ground.
force Of workmen under Mr.. Will
Madry of Scotland Neck were en-
gagged in tearing the old tin roof off
the old mill of Mr.. Gregory, when
the scaffold on which they stood
suddenly gave way. Mr.. Madry him
self had just gotten off the scaffold
Mr.. John Adkins received a sprained
back and dis'ocated arm.
Squire Drew, colored, received min
or injuries and bruises.
Len Alexander, colored, received 3
broken arm and other injuries.
Lewis Fender, colored, received min
or injuries about the chest.
All the injured men We're put aboard
the train and brought here for medi
cal attention.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
MILLIONS FOR FINDING CURE
John D. Rockefeller Backs The In
Fantile Paralysis Work With
His Wealth

New York, Aug. 6.-Backed by the
millions of John D. Rockefeller, DIR.
Hideyo Nougchi the :" strategist of bac-
teriology' has set out to find a cure for
infantile paralysis.
The disease today killed and attack
ed more than geo more babies, bring
ing the total Of deaths to 1,Q6S out Of
1912 reported cases. Deputy Health
Commissioner Billings said the city
could expect 10000 cases before the
epidemic is controlled.
Dr. Noguchi and the country's lead
ing pathologists and bacteriologists are
working day and night to evolve spe-
cific Scientists place their greatest
hopes in the japanese, whose brilliant
laboratory conquests in the fifteen
wears of his association with DR.. Simon
Flexner have been notable.
DR.. Noguchi is spending practically
all of his working hours in his labora-
tory o+ tho Po"kefnl1er Institute
Tt is said the institute received a
shipment of monkeys from South Al
rica this week These are being used
by Nocuchi and his assistants.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
REPUBLICAN HOOD LANDS
ADDITIONAL SERVICE

Washington, D. c., Aug. 5.-As a
result of the persistent efforts of Con-
gressman Hood, the post Office depart
ment has establised additional mail
service by boat between Atlantic and
Beaufort, North Carolina, the boat to
leave Beaufort on the arrival of the
1l:10 o'clock Norfolk Southern train.
The contract has been awarded to Mr.
Alvin Mason, of Atlantic.
The additional service will enable
the people of Atlantic and other points
between Atlantic and Beaufort to get
their daily papers promptly and 9th
er mail that will reach Beaufort up
on the arrival of this train. Hereto
fore the mail which reached Beau
fort on this train was delayed nearly
"a hours.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
A CH1vALROUs JUDGE.

cone of our judges, famed for his
chivalry and uncompromising loyalty
to the traditions of procedure, was
irving a case in which one of the wit
nesses happened to be local actress
of unusual popularity, said Colonel
Riker, of Harrodsburg, Ky. "Her ev1-
dence was such that the usual question
as to her age was not likely to be omit
ted, so when she came to the stand his
honor instructed the court clerk to sus-
pend action for a moment, then he ad-
dressed the lady.
Madam how old are you?'
/ q Twenty five promptly returned
the witness, who was plainly 80 OF
over.
Very WE'LL, said the judge, po
litely. Il asked you that question be
cause. if I hadn It it would surely have
been asked you when the attorney fo1
the defense cross-examined you. And
now that you have told your age, dt
Won swear to tell the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth?' .
Everybody's Magazine.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
INFANTILE PARALYSIS NOT
CAUSED BY UNCLEANLINEss
Mr. Emerson Says Lack Of Clean Sur
roundjngs Has no Relation IN r.

Mr. Emerson Says Lack Of Clean Sur
roundings Has no Relation to it
New York, Aug. 5.-There is no re-
lation between lack of scleanly sur
roundings and infantile paralysis, ac-
cording to statement issued today by
Health Commissioner Emerson, who
said that Investigation made, up to the
present, had not established that rub
bish and refuse were carriers of the
disease. He told also of instances in
fich the disease had invaded districts
ich were immediately clean,
whereas neighboring communities not
SO well kept were free Of the malady.
''People cannot be too careful, how
ever, in personal and neighborhood
cleanliness he said.
The health department today began
to make plans for a house to house
canvass of the greater part of the city,
which was recommended yesterday by
the pathologists and bacteriologists
who conducted a survey of the epidemic
stricken district.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
BEAUFORT CASHIER DESIGNS
FROM BANK
Discrepancy in Accounts, Possibly
Caused by Loans on Insufficient
Security

New Bern, Aug. 1T. A. Uzzell,
president of the Bank Of Beaufort, at
Beaufort, today gave out statement
to the effect that Thomas Thomas, cash
Ter of the institution, had resigned and
that there was discrepancy in his ac
counts but that the amount was not
known.
President Uzzell stated that the
amount of Mr.. Thomas bond was sew
cra times in excess of the amount he
was short.
Mr.. Thomas is one Of Beaufort s most
prominent citizens and is the Demo
cratic nominee for county treasurer.
1t is rumored that the shortage was
caused by loans on inadequate security.
Mr. Uzzcll is now in charge of the
institution and will remain until a new
cashier is secured.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
AN EXPERT INDEED.

A strange man had been sent to
polish the floors. His manner was any
thing but energetic, and the lady fear
ed that he would not polish them pro
perly.
care you quite sure that You un-
derstand the work?' she inquired:
His Indignation was tremendous.
"You know Col. BIS folks, next
doer?' he said. Well, I refer you to
them. On the polished floor of their
dining room five persons broke their
legs last winter and lady slipped
clear down the grand staircase. ] pol
ished all their foors!' = - Pittsburg
Chronicle Telegraph.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
REAL LUXURY.

While Alec was playing on the hearth
rug with his toys, father and mo0hcr
sat thoughtfully discussing the inc res
cd cost of living. The small boy took
it all in, although they did not know.
A week or so later his father called
to him.
S'Look here, Alec!'' he said proud
lv, "isn It this lovely little sister that
mother has given you!'
Alec looked at the infant but said
nothing.
"Don't t YOU like her9'' asked IA
ther.
''Oh, 1 suppose She alright said
the small boy, disappointed; but there
were lots of things we wanted more! -
Exchange.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
NUMBER 81.
ALLIES CONTINUE
TO PUNISH THE
GERMAN LINES

The Germans have suffered further
losses at the hands of the French be-
tween the Hem wood and the river
Somme, losing there line of their
trenches and 120 prisoners and 10 ma
chine guns. In the the Verdun sector
the French also made progress south Of
the Thiaumont work, capturing five ma
chine guns aud taking some houses in
the western part of the village Of
Fleury.
After heavy bombardment of the
British positions, the Germans launched
violent infantry attacks north and
northeast Of Poziers, and at two places
succeeded in entering British trenches.
Their success wasnot long lived, for the
British soon drove them out, inllictinp
heavy casualties.
Amid continuous heavy rains which
turned the country into quagmire,
the Russians are keeping up their
strong offensive against the Teutonie
allies in northern Galicia and have
pushed further forward their lines a.
gainst them in the Sereth and Grab
erka rivers region.
\ Also along the Stokhod river, in Vol
hynia, near the town of Zarccze, the
Russians have driven the Teutons from
their trenches and occupied them, tax
ing officers and 200 men prisoners and
capturing one machine gun in the op-
Grafton. In the Carpathians the Ger
mans report the capture of two peaks
from the Russians.
gains for the Turks fighting against
the Russians, and Pctrograd admits at
least one of the claims-that the Rus
slams have been forced to retire under
pressure to the region east of Herman
shah, Persia. An attack by the Rus
slams north of Bukan, on the Persian
front was put down with heavy losses
to the Russians according to Constanti-
nople and in Turkish Armenia near Bit
lis and Mush the Russians have been
put to flight and the Turks have taken
from them positions the Russians had
previously captured.
The latest reports concerning the at
tack of Turks against the British for
ces with the Suez canal their objective
indicates that the Ottaman forces met
with a reverse even more serious than
was first chronicled. Driven back Is
miles into the desert, fighting real
guard actions, they suffered heavy cas-
: ualties and Of their total force of IA,
600 lost 45 officers and 5000 men made
prisoners. They now have been entire
ly cleared from the aKtia- -Unashi ba
sin.
Violent fighting is in progress be
. tween the Austrans and Italians or
various sectors, especially around tn.
> Goriza bridgehead on the Doberdo pla
teau, and on the lower IsonZo river
Near Monte San Michele the Italian.
captured advanced Austrian positions
but Vienna says the greater portion Of
these were retaken by the Austrians
u On the lower Isonzo, Rome reports tn,
! capture by the Italians Of hill S5, which
was held against violent counter at
tacks.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
HUGHES is OFF ON A
1o,o0o-MILE sPEAKFEST

New York, Aug. 5.-Charles Evans
Hughes, Republican candidate left New
York with his wife this afternoon on a
10000 mile stumping tour that will
take them from coast to coast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes left Bridge
hampton, l.. l., in the afternoon and
arrived in New York for dinner.
Lawrence Green the candidates prl'
vate secretary half dozen ether at
taches and corps of newspaper men
made up the parry that left on the
New York Central at 9:35 clock to
night.
DR.. Howard Dittman, throat spe
cialist, is in the party. He will look
after the candidates physical welfare
cn-route.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
NEARER THE MARK.

The minister of Scottish village
being away on holiday, a young dep
uty took over his duties.
During his long journey north he had
caught a cold, and arrived at the vii
lage inn late on Saturday night with
huskiness which threatened to spoil his
preaching powers next morning.
After being shown to his room he
suddenly decided to have a glass of
hot lemonade, and rang the bell, whlch n
sounded rather undecidedly. When
the servant appeared he remarked
pleasantly:
| "That bell seems to be like myself
Il bit hoarse.'
"Ay,'' replied the girl, calmly, it s
cracked ''-Exchange.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
ONLY ONE FAITH.

"Can you accommodate myself and
family for summer board?''
"What' IS your politics?' inquired
Farmer Corntossel.
"Does that make any difference2'
"Yep. I IN not going to take an
other chance on havin the whole place
stirred up with arguments day an
night All the folks that board here
this summer has got to have the same
politics. ''-Pittsburg Telegraph.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
LYNCIIING THREATENED
Heavily Armed Guard Posted in Tulsa,
Okla Jail.

Tulsa, Okla, Aug. 5.-Deputy sher-
ifs heavily armed were posted in the
county jail here tonight to prevent a
possible attempe to lynch Cecil Towery,
a negro, held in connection with the
murder yesterday Of Charles Vaughn,
wealthy oil operator. It was reported
that oil workers were coming here in
automobiles with the intention of hang
ing the negro.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
A SIMPLE MATTER.

Mr.. John NJ. Parker Of New Orleans,
it appears, has been reduced to the en-
barrasing expedient of issuing call
for the organization of a political party
to support him for vice president-Sea-
tie Post Intelligencer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
BIDS NOW Being
RECEIVED BY THE
COMMITTEEMAN

Messrs. T. B. Wheeler, J. E. Bowers
and II. T. Clark, comprising the, com
m1ttee named to contract and other
wise install the waterworks and sewer
system for Scotland Neck, have had
advertised in the Manufacturers Rec
ord, Baltimore, Nd, the following,
which explains itself:
Bids close August Is, 1916.
Material for Water Works System.
Scotland Neck, N. c.
"Sealed proposals will be received
by the Town of Scotland Neck, N. c.,
at the Office Of the City Clerk for fur
nishing all machinery and material for
water works system until P. M. Aug
ust Is, 1916, at which time they will be
opened and read publicly.
"The approximate quantities are as
follows:
"2 $50 G. P. NJ. Underwriters
steam pump.
~ 100 G. P. NJ, motor driven tri-
plex pump.
"1 75,OOO-gallon tank on rs foot
tower
$40 tons 21a inch concrete stone.
'220 tons l inch concrete stone.
'46O barrels cement.
$4,000 pounds reinforcing steel.
"3,024 feet inch class "B' east
iron pipe.
"22,oso feet inch class "B' cast
iron pipe.
go tons cast-iron specials.
"9,950 feet ~ inch galvanizcd-i iron
pipe and fittings.
"52 fire hydrants.
"7 inch II. f. gate valves anc
boxes.
1926 6 inch II. E. gate valves an6
boxes.
''25 y inch screw gate valves an,
boxes
5000 pounds pig lead.
5000 pounds water main jute.
Each bid must be accompanied h
a certified check for 5 per cent of tn
amount bid, drawn TO the order Of II
T. CLARK, Committeeman.
"Specificatio may be obtainc,
from the Engineers at Atlanta, Ga
''The right is reserved to reject an,
and all bids
ct. B. WHEELER,
"H. T. CLARK,
81. E. BOWERS, Committee.
"The J. B. McCrary Co., Engineers,
Atlanta, Ga.''
1t is understood that bonds will b
advertised and sold some time durin
the latter part of September, afte
actual work will begin
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
DID THE BEST SHE COULD

Alice (in surprise)-You don It mean
to say Edith Butte married million
aire old enough to be her fatherg Why
did she do such a thing!
Marie-Why, she couldn It catch one
old enough to be her grandfather
Boston Transcript.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08

their windows and in the stores.-I give
them a SMILE It is not the dress. It is
the soul. And yet our shopgirls sell
their souls to dress in snowy shoes and
gorgeously colored rags
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
CAPT BARR, ON AGAIN.

The many friends Of Captain Barr,
the popular conductor OF the "eloo'
Kinston branch will be glad to learn
that he has recovered from his recent
illness and is again on the run. The
cantain spent some months in a hospl
tai in Richmond. His home is at wei
dom
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08
NO DIFFERENCE,

You have never been in New York
before have you?'
''No. But We been held up twice
in Arizona. .'-Exchange.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08

Open the door to a little vice and
hig one will crawl in at the win
dow.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08

And many man S belief in his su-
perior wisdom makes a fool Of him.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08

Some men who give with one hand
advertise it with the other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-08

No, Cordelia, bee is not necessarily
as angry when it stings as the victim
is.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
INTEREST IN SULPHUR.
University to Investigate cuIberson
County Deposits.

Austin, Texas, Nov. 2.-The sulphur
deposits Of Culberson county will be
investigated Immediately by Univer.
sity Of Texas experts sent out by the
bureau OF economic geology and tech.
nology for the purpose of determining
the extent Of the deposits and their
probable value. The prevailing high
price Of sulphur due to the war has
stimulated interest in this region.
Part Of the land upon which the sui.
phur occurs is owned by the Univer-
sity OF Texas. DIR. Emil Boese and 4.
l.. Borch OF the university bureau have
gone to Rustler's Springs, ranch 40
miles from Orla, to begin their sur.
vey. The deposit is found in the sur.
face shale and gypsum Of the Per.
milan formation. and ID about 40 miles
long and 20 miles wide One company
has already been organized to develop
the sulphur and is producing about
eight tons per day. As soon as the
investigation has been finished com
plete report on the region will be pre-
pared by the bureau Of economic geol
ogy and technology.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
CHINESE EGGS.

Ever since the hens OF John China
man began laying eggs for the Ameri-
can breakfast table. everything except
nearby hennery" or special nestle
able" brands have been open to suspi-
cion. Now Yankee business thrift Is
undertaking to have the Chinese hen
compete for American honors In the
field OF "processed" eggs. A Boston
concern has recently completed an egg
preserving plant in Shanghai. China,
which has started In to handle $780,
900 eggs daily. The eggs are either
frozen or dried, then shipped to the
American trade via the Pacific coast
in scrambled" form. These eggs en-
ter into competition with American
eggs for bakery and confectionery
use. These Chinese eggs are bought
for about one.half cent each and are
processed by American machinery
manned" by about 200 Chinese EN-
ployes, one.half OF whom are girls.
Chinese men candle about 10000
eggs apiece a day by using electric
light Gambling outfits, Chinese girls
can break and examine 5000 eggs
apiece daily. and receive IS a month
for their work.
The lesson In this for American
poultrymen is to let the foreigner have
the bakery and confectionery trade
and use every ounce OF energy In de
veloping the American taste for the
strictly fresh fancy flavor OF nearby
laid eggs. The person who becomes q
breakfast egg epicure doesn't know
how to begin his day without this first
aid to the hungry.-Farm and Fire
side.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
WILSON GETS FIRST
VOTE IN ILLINOIS

Chicago Nov. 1.-The first vote IN
Illinois went to Wilson, Senator
walsh OF Montana cast his vote IN
tho presence Of a notary under Mon
tana laws.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
HUGHES WOMEN EDGED.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-The women who
are touring the country on the Hughes
transcontinental train met opposition
at a theater meeting here Wednesday.
Derisive jeers interrupted the speak
ers and began the heckling which cul.
minated when eggs we're tossed at
them as they left the theater by an
alley exit and passed into waiting au.
tomobiles. None OF the eggs struck
the women.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
Nu.ToN-Nlk. WHAT IS IT?

Nu-Ton.Nik is 1t. Man cannot make
1t. You need It. No home should be
without II. After you use 1t, you will
not be without It. Nature gave II.
Blood from cut or hurt, you want to
stop It. 1t will do 1t. Try II. Poor
appetite. impure blood and general
run down system, you want to build II
up. It will help 1t. Just try It. You
can't bear 1t. Diarrhoea, flux, If you
want to stop It, II will do II. Try II.
Indigestion, dyspepsia. II you want re.
lief from It, all we ask is to try II and
take It; see what results you receive
from 1t. Burns, sores. eczema, you
want to heal 1t. You use It, It will do
It. Woman. II you have female trou.
bles, whites, and want relief from II,
you try II. You will never regret It;
will wonder how have done without It.
Alcohol, added drugs, harmful or
habit'forming ingredients It has not
got. Nature gave 1t. Ask your drug.
gist for II. He will sell 1t. II he has
not go II. he can get II. Takes only
one dollar to get It. II not satisfied
with results from II, your money back
II you want II. You can't lose in get.
ting It. After you have used It, we
want you to tell your neighbors and
friends your verdict. Try It. You may
gain your health with It; then you
should be glad OF It, so get It and try
It. before you forget IT, Nu-Ton-Nik
is II. Just call for Nu-Ton-Nik. That
is the name. that will get 1t. NJ. H.
James drug store has It. Remember
II is Nu.Ton-Nik. Il
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
ORDER OF ELECTION.

At regular meeting Of the City
Council Of the City Of Bryan. held on
the 9Th day of September, A. D. 1916,
Alderman Tyler Haswell offered the
following resolution ordering an cleo
ton for the Improvement OF the sewer
system Of the City Of Bryan, and
which was duly seconded by Alder
man ]. s. Doane, and being put to
vote OF the City Council, J. s. Doane,
B. U. Sims, Tyler Haswell, John G.
Wick and w. S. Wilson. Jr., here vot-
ing for said order and no votes being
cast against same. and which resolu-
ton or order was duly carried, is as
follows:
Whereas, the City Council Of the
City Of Bryan deems 1t advisable to
issue bonds Of said city for the pur-
pose hereinafter mentioned:
Therefore. 1t is hereby ordered by
the City Council OF said City OF Bryan
that an election be held on the first
Tuesday In November, A. d. 1916,
same being the 7th day OF Novem-
Der, A. d. 1916, at which election the
following proposition is to be sub
mitted:
Shall the City Council Of the City Of
Bryan be authorized to issue bonds OF
said City In the sum OF Eight Thou.
sand Dollars (sS.000.0O). payable in
forty (40) years after date with the
option OF redeeming same at any time
after twenty (20) years from date.
bearing interest at the rate OF five per
cent e per cent per annum. interes,
payable semi-annually. and TO levy
tax sufficient to pay the interest on
said bonds and create a sinking fund
to redeem them at maturity, for the
purpose OF improving the sewer sys.
TEN Of said city?
Said election shall be held at the
City Hall OF the City Of Bryan, Brazos
County. Texas. and the following per
sons are hereby appointed managers
OF said election:
c. Z. Jones, Presiding Judge; Mat
vitopi. Assistant Judge; Wilson
Bradley and Elmer Dodson. Clerks.
Said election shall be held undeI
the provisions OF Charter lis. Acts Of
the 26th Legislature. Laws OF lss,
and under such other election laws o.
the State OF Texas that are in fore,
governing the same. and only quail
fled voters who are property tax pay
ers OF said city shall be allowed Il
vote. and all voters desiring to sup
port the proposition to issue bond
shall have printed on their ballots tn,
words: For the Issuance OF Sewe
Improvement Bonds" and those or
posing shall have printed on their bal
lots the words: Against the lssu
ance Of Sewer Improvement Bonds.
Such election shall be governed b
the laws OF the State regulating Ger
eral Elections
A copy OF this order. signed by IN
Mayor OF the City OF Bryan. shsl
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
HAVE YOU BOUGHT
YOUR AFTERNOON DRESS
AND COAT SUIT?

have quite an assortment Of ex.
quisite afternoon dresses in char.
meuse, taffeta, Georgette crepe, wis.
terra, green, delft blue, brown, etc.
Sizes 16 to 40 and prices $4,000 to
$3.50.
To wear with these, can show you
beautiful coats in velour and various
colors. Then, II you are interested in
coat suits. have just six left and II
your size is here can certainly save
you money. Don't put this off, but
call at once.
307 MISS GRACE II. BOWMAN.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
TO PATRONS OF HOTEL BRYAN.

On account Of the extremely high
prices Of food products we are com
PEELED to raise our price for meals to
the following: Luncheon, rs cents;
supper, rs cents. Breakfast remains
as at present, 80 cents.
81 HOTEL BRYAN.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-11-02
Bips WANTED.

Bids will be taken at the office Of A
$. Adams m TO 5 .. m. November 9Th,
on construction OF drainage ditch on
tho Little BraEos river. containing ap
rroxima,ely 10000 cubic yards o.
earth. Plans and specifications car
be secured from A. s. Adams. s,