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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
ODD FELLOWS TO MEET
IN DURHAM NEXT YEAR
Grand Encampmcnt Elects Officers and
Adjourns.

Raleigh, N. c., Aug. 23.-Durham
gets the 1917 session of the North Car
olina Grand Encampment, I. o. o. F.,
that city having been selected in the
closing hours of the convention here to-
dav. New officers elected and install
ed were:
Grand Patriarch, T. A. Greenleaf,
Elizabeth City; grand high priest, Col.
J. C. Besant, Winston Salem, grand
wardens, J. D. Berry, Raleigh, and John
l.. Wade, Fayetteville; grand scribe, L.
w. Jearneret, Asheville; grand treas
urer, John E. Wood, Wilmington; grand
marshal, o. w. Jones, Winston-Salem
grand sentinels, Winston Davis, Raleigf
and T. w. Phillips, Washington; grand
representative, w. B. Bagwell, Durham
The grand encampment turned ove1
to trustees Of the Odd Fellows Orphan
age, Goldsboro, funds raised for erec
ton Of modern dairy barn.
With Grand Patriarch w. B. Bag
well, of Durham, presiding, the sixty
ninth annual grand encampnent of tn
North Carolina Odd Fellows convened
in Odd Fellows hall here last night an
completed the preliminary work read
for the business Of the session to b
, taken up this morning. The encamT
ment will be in progress through Fri
day of this week. There was the cor
ferring of the degrees on a number Q
candidates last night and also the al
pointment of the working committee
J for the convention. The Encampmen
is meeting here instead of Ashevlh
! on account of the flood damage to raj
! way transportation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
"BlRTH OF A
NATION" HERE
IN NOVEMBER

Mr.. r. j. Madry, proprietor of the
new opera house, announced this morn
ing that he had booked D. w. Griffith g
great photo-play, "Birth of a Nation'
for three performances, commencing
Monday night, November 9th. On
November 9th. On November 7th
there will be matinee The booking
agency through which Mr.. Madry has
engaged this splendid picture guaran-
tees that the picture will be complete
in every detail, even to the twelve-piece
orchestra and extra picture machine,
with lots of special scenery, etc. It is
not announced as yet what admis-
sion price will be charged.
In talking with a reporter this morn
ing. Mr.. Madry said: "You may tell
the people through your paper that my
new place will be ready for business
not later than September 2Oth.' While
there has been nothing definite estab-
lished yet as to the name and nature
of the first attraction, Mr.. Madry said
, that he was considering several good
comedies and dramas. "You might say
that I am strongly considering Billie
Clifford in the celebrated farce comedy,
'Linger Longer Lucy, - continued Mr..
Madry. "This troupe, which consists
Of lady orchestra and band with a
strong supporting company appeals to
me-. -
Among other attractions which Mr..
Madry is considering booking this fall
are: Mutt & jeff s Wedding - Bring
ing up Father in Politics. DeRue
Bros, Ideal Minstrels,'' the musical
farce comedy, "Some Baby and Co.
burn s Greater Minstrels.
1t is impossible just yet to fix date
for any of these attractions. But is is
practically certain that the "Birth of
Nation" will appear here as above
stated.
Regarding the seating arrangements
Mr.. Madry stated that he had bought
the very best obtainable. In fact, to
quote him, 81 sent all the way to Chi
eago to get man to come here and
measure FOR these Seats On the
main lower floor there will be 4S9 chairs
of the latest type, exclusive of boxes
There will be two aisles, one on the
right and one on the left. All told
there will be little in excess of zoe
seats in the house.
Mr.. Sauerwald is completing the
scenery this week, and same will be
hung Immediately. All of his work is
excellent.
AS soon as practicable the Common
wealth will announce the exact date:
of the many attractions which Mr.
Madry will play at his theatre this fal
and winter at intervals of ten days o.
two weeks.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
WINTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
BURNED WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Lightning Struck Administration Build
ing, Which was Destroyed in
Less Than an Hour.

Winterville, N. c., August 24.-Dur-
ing the severe electrical storm that
swept over this section for several
hours hours last night bolt Of light
ming struck the administration building
of Winterville High School at Winter
hour s time the entire structure was 4
mass of ruins.
The citizens of the town and the
student body Of the school responded
promptly to the alarm Of fire, but ow-
ing to the location of the fire and the
fire company s inadequate equipment
nothing could be done except to set
to work to save what furniture and
fixtures that was possible. The flames
originating on the top of the building
sufficient time was given to save the
contents of the first floor. On the Sc
cond floor there were three pianos and
very costly fifteen hundred vol
ume library, which was destroyed with
the building.
tuition had just opened on Tuesday of
this week, with promise Of the most
successful year in the school s history
And though the work will be consider
ably handicapped for some time, Prof
F. c. Nye, president OF the school stat
ed this morning that not one day would
be lost in the progress of the schoo
work, as the other buildings would bt
used until further arrangements could
be made.
The building was valued at $4,000
and fixtures at $500 with insurance
of only $1,000.
The trustees of the institution arr
in session today when it will be de
cided as to what steps to take for th'
rebuilding: It is very likely that th'
Baptists of the State will realize th'
existing conditions and moder1
structure will replace the one destroy
ed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
! SECRETARY BAKER
/ SPEAKS IN MAINE
Spirit of Declaration Of Independence
And Golden Rule in Foreign Relations

Anu OO10eu 1Su1c LII O1CASA 4s0A01AoAo
Waterville, Maine, Aug. 24-Presi-
dent Wilson 8 European and Mexican
policies have "infused the spirit of the
Declaration of Independence and of the
Golden Rule into the United States
foreign relations, Secretary of War Ba-
ker declared in an address here tonight
in connection with the Democratic cam
paign in Maine.
''The administration has kept the
peace. It has done unto Mexico as we
would be done by and has infused the
dence and the Golden Rule into its
foreign relations. It has maintained
friendly relations with the European
belligerents and placed this country in
a position from which when the end of
the great European struggle comes the
moral forces of the United States can
be exercised in the interest Of justice
and humanity.
Charge problems lie before us in the
next four years. The reconstruction
must take place. No unfamiliar hanc
should be put in to guide the course OF
our nation during that period. No un
certain voice should be permitted tt
speak our spirit at the council table
that recognizes the Universe. This Ii
time when, having passed forward
nobly on a high and difficult course, th'
finish should be left to those who hav'
demonstrated their ability by thei
work already done.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
HALIFAX SUPERIOR COURT.
State Docket Cleared Thursday-Civi
Docket Taken Up Friday.

The following are the cases disposed
of on the State docket:
Andrew Long, liquor. Defendant
waived bill and pleads guilty. $40 fine
and costs.
Will Taylor, C. c. W. Defendant
pleads guilty. 6 months on county
roads.
B. Neddcr and William George, sell
ing wine. Defendants plead guilty, and
pay a fine of $5 each and costs.
Eulus Smith, liquor. Defendant
pleads guilty. months on county
roads.
Geo. Givens, larceny, jury trial
verdict not guilty.
Jesse Bonny, resisting officer. Pleads
guilty. 6 months on county roads.
Jim Bullock, C. C. w. Jury trial, Yer
guilty. $15 fine and costs.
| Frela Smith, c. c. W. Jury trial, Yer
dict not guilty.
David Deans, liquor. Pleads guilty
months on the county roads.
Weldon White, a. and b. jury yer
diet, guilty. months on the county
roads.
Joe Lizzie Smith, liquor. Defea lam
pleads guilty Fine $40 and costs.
Matilda Fenner, liquor. Jury trial
verdict, not guilty.
Horace Fields, larceny. Defendan
pleads guilty. months on count,
roads.
Philip Davis, c. c. W. Defendan
pleads guilty. $15 fine and costs.
w. w. Lloyd, a. and b. Guilty.
months on county roads.-Weldo1
News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
SAYS ENEMY MUST
ASK FOR PEACE
No proposals Have Been Made to Great
Britain, War Trade Minister
Declares

London, August 23.-No peace over
lures have been made to Great Britain,
declared Lord Robert Cecil, minister of
war trade and parliamentary under-se-
cretary for foreign affairs, in the
House of Commons today.
Lord Robert s statement was made
in response to question.
Ono overtures have been made for
peace said Lord Robert. "Therc
is only one way in which overtures fol
peace could be made, and that is from
an enemy. If any such overtures were
made the first thing we should dc
would be to consult with our allies, but
no communication of the kind had beer
made.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
MAKING
SLIGHT GAINS ON
SOMME FRONT

London, Aug. 24.-Striking simulta.
neously, the British and French hava
made substantial gains in the Somme
region, according to Paris and Lon
don. Maurepas has fallen to tho
French who have pushed forward more
than 200 yards beyond the town on
front Of mile and quarter. The
British report 800 yard advance of
Thlepval and the capture of many
prisoners
No change is reported in the East,
though the Russians offensive in Ar
menla IS apparently assuming power
full proportions
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
WANTS NEW RAILROAD
BUILT; STANDARD GAUGE

Goldsboro, Aug. 23.-With the hope
OF inducing the Virginia Box and Lum-
ber Company to take favorable action
in the plan for the standardizations of
its road being built from this city to
points i'll Duplin and Lenoir counties,
M. R. Beaman, commercial secretary
OF the GOldsbOro Chamber of Com
merce is today in conference with Pres
ident Ncufcr at Pittsburgh. Mr.. Bea-
man has been corresponding with Pres
ident Neufer relative to the project
since the plan was proposed last week.
He thinks his trip to Pittsburg will as
sure prompt action.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
CLAIMS ALLIES NAVAL
LOSSES ARE GREATER

Berlin, August %, via London, Aug.
23.-The German admiralty issued to-
day statement asserting that the loss
es of the British and the French navies
in line of battleships anu cruisers to
August l comprised seventy-two YES
sells, with total displacement of 1876,
$50 tons.
The German losses in the same class
es during the same period were twenty
five warships with total of $780,
tons.
It was stated that the list of thu
British and French warships includ
ed only those losses which dehnltel!
had been established.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
WARRENTON DISTRICT SUN
DAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE
METHODIST E. CHURCH SOUTH
Weldon, N. G. September 11-12, 1916.

Monday Night
8 'clock Devotional Service
Address "The Wesley Bible Move
ment Rev. w. c. Owen
Address "The Teachers Ideals -
Mr.. J. M. Way.
appointment of Committees
Tuesday Morning
8 O'Clock Devotional Service
Sunday School Work in the Warren
ton District-By Rev. J. D. Bundy
Elementary Work-Miss Minnie E.
Kennedy
Open Conference-Led By Miss Ken
nedy
Organized Bible Glass Work-Mr
Owen
Open Conference-Led by Mr.. Owen
and Mr.. Terrell
Teacher Training Past and Present
Mr.. Way
Open Conference on Teacher Train
ing-Led by Mr.. Way
Tuesday Afternoon
2 o'clock Devotional Service
One Minute Reports from School.
and Glasses
Elementary Work in the Country
Miss Kennedy
The Pastor and the Sunday Schoo
Mr.. Way
A Definite Plan for Our Work-Mr
Brabham
Organization Of District Sunda,
School-Mr Owen
Tuesday Night
'clock Devotional Service
Address "The Teen Age Girl Mis-
Kennedy
Address "Our Twentieth Centur-
School Movement Mr.. Way
Adjournment
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
MURDERER IS CAUGHT
AFTER FORTY-FOUR WEARS
Andy Wise, Charged With Killing Man
IN Buncombe a. Years Ago,
Arrested


Arrested.
Asheville, Aug 24.-After eluding the
officers for "A years, Andy Wise, a white
man, charged with the murder Of John
Rogers, father Of Steve Rogers, of this
county, has been arrested at William
son, w. Va, according to telegram
received by Sheriff E. M. Mitchell this
morning.
Immediately after the alleged mur-
der, Sheriff Mitchell states, Wise was
arrested by Sheriff Plemmons, who was
sheriff of Buncombe county at that
time, and was brought to Ashevillc to
be placed in the county Jail Sheriff
Plemmons drove up to the old county
courthouse with his prisoner, and as
he was preparing to hitch his horse to
the hitching post, the alleged murderer
made break for liberty, and had not
been seen nor heard Of since by any of
the succeeding sheriffs in the interven.
ing A years, until Steve Rogers, the son
of the murdered man, rushed into
Sheriff Mitchell's office on April 1st
stating that Andy Wise, the man who
had killed his father, had been seen in
the French Broad neighborhood. Sheriff
Mitchell procured an automobile AM
hastened Immediately to French Broad
township, only to find that Wise haC
caught the train out of Alexander tn.
| c.
description Of Wise, from the person:
who saw him on his brief stav, Sheriff
Mitchell had large number of circu
lars printed and sent them into the
surrounding States, resulting in the ar
rest of Wise at Williamson, W. Va.
by Sheriff w. G. Hatfield One of the
deputies, it is stated, will leave imme
diately for West Virginia to bring bacl
the prisoner to trial.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
WAR RISK INSURANCE BUREAU
BRINGS PROFIT TO TREASURY
More Than 1900 Policies Issued Since
It's Establishment.

Washington, Aug. 13.-Since it's es-
tablishment nearly two years ago the
bureau of war risk insurance has
brought net profit to the Treasury
Department of $2,237,s59. Secretary
McAdoo SO announced today in max
ing public reductions in rates on sew
eral classes of insurance for American
steam vessels and non-contraband car
goes.
More than 1900 policies have been
issued by the bureau, covering a total
of $141, AS, 1902 insurance. Known loss
es have amounted to $771 1923, and OF
this $5S,s11 has been recovered in sal
wage. At present the bureau has out
standing total risks of about $11 900,
900.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
RETURNED FROM THE WEST

Mr.. N. E. Winslow and family have
returned from Kansas City, Mo-, where
they spent two months with relatives.
Mr.. Winslow says crop conditions OUT
there are fine, but that the people u
the middle west are experiencing one
If the hottest summers yet. His bro
tber. Mr.. J. E. Winslow, of Greenvlfle
,a1so was out for visit to his parents
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
GERMANY'S CROP Full
FILL EXPECTATIONS

Berlin, Aug. %, by wireless to Say
ville.-The Tageblatt says that the IA
vorable crop forecasts are being borne
out fully and that excellent yields of
all cereals are being obtained through
out Germany. Fodder also is plentiful
The potato crop, however, has suffered
from the excessive rains. Sugar pro-
duction has increased.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
PICNIC AT IAWRENCE'S

There was grand picnic held yester-
day by the Episcopal congregation Of
Tarboro at Lawrence's, Edgeeombe
county, formerly called Kill Quick.
Many people from this section went
over to attend and report most en-
ioyable day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25

waynesboro, Va, Aug. 23.-Mrs'
Grant Herring, and Nelly Gardner,
child, were killed by the same bolt OF
lightning during an electric storm here
late today.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25
WOMAN Is EXECUTED AS SPY
IN MARSEVILLE, FRANCE

Paris, Aug. 23.-The execution OF a
woman as a spy is reported today IN a
Havas dispatch from Marseille.
According to this information, Fellce
Pfaat was put to death yesterday at
the Lighthouse Shooting Range, having
been convicted of espionage by the
council of war of the fifteenth region
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25

All preachers, teachers, superintend
ents and organized Bible class workers
are invited and urged to attend. Nomes
should be sent Immediately to Rev. F.
M Shamburger, Weldon, N. G. so that
entertainment may be provided.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-25

Misses Sa1lie Keel and Novella Hor-
ton and Mr.. J. Lloyd Horton, of Farm
vile, were here last evening as guests
of DR.. Keel.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Maud BallingtOn
Booth Will Speak
in Omaha March 9

Mrs. Maude BAllington Booth. CO.
general with her husband Of the Volun-
teers OF America. Will speak in Omaha
the evening OF Thursday. March 9.
Major Mccormick has returned from
New York where he secured her prom
Use 10 be here. She will speak In some
large building. possibly the Auditorium
and Major Mccormick hopes 20 get WIZ
liam J. Bryan 10 preside.
Mrs. Booth will speak on March s. at
the penitentiary IN Lincoln. That IL her
great work-among eonvicts and their
families. She Is known as the little
mother" She has established a number
Of hope halls" IN various cities. Major
and Mrs Mccormick were her agents In
this work. These places take charge OF
men newly discharged from penitentiarles,
encourage them and find work for them.
She aso cares for hundreds OF families
OF convicts during the penitentiary term
OF the husband and father.
HRS. Booth IL a magnetic woman and a
handsome woman. Major Mccormick
thinks her the most wonderful speaker he
ever heard, having elequenee and a splen-
did voice.
The object OF Mrs. Booths coming 10
Omaha will be 10 strengthen the local
work OF the Volunteers OF America.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Kreisler Concert
is Postponed from
Tuesday to March %

Fritz Rreisler. noted violinist. who was
to have appeared here next Tuesday in
the last OF the popular concerts in the
course being presented at the Auditorium
by the Associated Retailers. will be I'M
able to come because OF the serious ILL
ness Of his wifes father. The late OF the
concert has been changed until March 2s
Following is the telegram TO George
Brandeis. from c. A. Ellis. eastern man
ager OF the course:
Very sorry 20 disappoint you and will
assume necessary expense insured as
postponements. Kreislers wife father.
over 20 years OF age, must undergo severe
and dangerous operation next Monday.
the outcome OF which Is doubtful. While
Kreisler Is perfectly well and could full
fill engagement he feels he must be with
his wife at this critical and trying time.
as she. herself. IL an invalid We there
fore beg you Will postpone concert TO
Tuesday, March -.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Hastings is After
Next Democratic
State Convention

Ths democratic state convention next
Ser will probably be held in Hast
ings according 20 Secretary A. j.
Sprasue Of the democratic state COM
mittee. who arrived yesterday for the
meeting OF the state committee at the
Paxton hotel this afternoon.
Mr.. spragus says that Hastings u
seeking the convention. and that he I'M
derstsnds large number Of the state
committeeman are pledged 70 vote for
the convention TO be held there. The
place IL one OF the matters 20 be decided
upon at the meeting today.
Another Il the filling OF a few va
caneies oocasioned by the death OF mem
bers within the last year.
Chairman w. H Thompson could not
attend the meeting. As he 10 Wintering
at Miami. Fla The meeting was
called by Secretary sprague. Christ NJ.
Gruenther OF Platte Center IA vice
chairman.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

THE Merry Founders" will be presented
at the Gayety theater twice daily this
week. with Abe Reynolds featured. Rsy-
nolds needs no introduction to burlesque
patrons. His work in '"The College
Girls always stood out strongly. and he
will be seen in The Merry Founders"
in the character Of Jacob Rosembloom
with entirely new surroundings. Sup
porting Reynolds will be found george
Hayes. in his we'll known rube character;
Jack MCGOWAN. the youngest and hand
soonest straight man in burlesque. and
Manning and Aoore. two juveniles who
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Anna AeHde|Soz
at the KRUG

OF the deposed sultan Of Turkey, Abdul
Hamid. She is said TO be uncommonly
graceful. Honette is violinist OF mu-
steal ability. She is a pupil of Ysaye.
The Leightons are a merry trio OF men
who offer a diverting comedy skit. The
Party OF the Second Part" Their sing
Ing and dancing numbers are full OF
laughable fun. Eddie and Birdie Conrad
offer what is described as a vaudeville
classic. Up-to-the-minute songs and pat
ter are contributed by Freeman and Dun
ham. Leo jackson and Mae exercise as
tonishing control over a bicycle. Gerone.
the Venice OF Spain. the grottoes OF the
Jura mountains in France, and sports OF
the Indian army will be the motion-pic-
ture display to be projected by the
Orpheum Travel Weekly.
Alexander Carr will open a vaudeville
tour in Milwaukee on February 90 Mr..
Cars schedule will bring him to Omaha
April l6 Mr.. Carr will be assisted by a
company Of three. In a sketch entitled
IAN April Shower" which was written
by him in collaboration with Edgar Al
len Woolf.
THE River OF Souls" John L. Golden's
Chinese drama, has been engaged for .
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
FIVE HOUSES VISITED
BY PLUMBING THIEVES

The Bedford Real Estate company re-
ports TO the police that five new buildings
in the vicinity Of Thirty-fourth and
sprague streets, were entered by plumbing
thieves. who cut considerable lead pipe
from each
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

can dance and sins. Mae Latham. a
recruit from musical comedy to bur-
lesque, leads the female contingent and
brings with her personality and charm;
June Levaey and leila Clayton are the
other female principals. In addition to
the principals mentioned above there are
twenty-four chorus girls and a male
double quartet This is the Lite is the
name OF the two-act revue that IN being
used by Tho Merry Rounders.f and II IL
full OF pep from start to finish. There
are ton scenes. five in each act. There
will be a matinee daily. today's matinee
starting at o'clock--just after dinner
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

Landon McCormlck's dramatization OF
Mary j. Holmes Tempest and Sunshine
In announced for the week starting with
matinee today at the Krug theater, where
the North Bros Stock company will
put forth an extra effort TO present this
ante-bellum story In a manner satisfac-
tory TO all. Sport North and denevieve
Russell will be seen in roles peculiarly
suited to their abilities. Tempest and
Sunshine has an establishment OF
humor. and affords opportunities for
bringing out the full strength Of the
North players. The story II 20 we'll
known that any detailed reference Is I'M
necessary. Attention is aga called 20
the family matlnees on r. rsday and
Saturday, the policy OF pohteness and
preparedness and movie prices. II IL a
family theater in the very best sense
One visit means continued attendance.
Arrangements have been made for the
presentation OF a repertoire OF splendid
dramas and comedies during the weeks
10 come.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

Shakespeare lodge No. $40. Order Sons
OF 81. George, held its first annual
smoker Wednesday evening last. this
being the occasion OF the first anniver-
sary Of this lodge. The event was a sue
Sess. The lodge room was packed to
capacity Refreshments and smokes were
served during L e evening ana several
sang and recited.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
FraternaI AID union.

Mondsmin lodge. No. III. Fraternal Aid
Union. will give a card party Friday
evening. February Is. In Lyric hall.
Nineteenth and Farnam streets.