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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
How lie Felt.

The conditions in the trenches were
dre3ry IN the extreme after the drench-
ing and long continued rainfall. but the
irrepressible spirits of the Pals were
not yet entirely quenched when the or
der came to leave the trenches.
Hurry up out of this, my gallant
soldiers,'' was the CHEEKY call of the
sergeant to his waist-deep and rain
sodden men.
" "Soldiers!' came the derisive an
swer from one of them. ''I IN not a
soldier; I IN a blooming bulrush!"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
OUR MEXICAN POLICY :.
BASED ON HUMANITY
How the President Has Upheld
a Small Nations Right to
Control Its Affairs.
RESISTED war PRESSURE
Determined That Americas Sister Re-
public Shall Be Permitted to Work .
Out Its Problem Of Freedom
and Self-Government.

"President Wilson's faith in demo
cracy. and the unselfishness of the
United States in International deal
in his Mexican policy.
"The Presidents demand for Mexico
is-Justc,."
The larger phases of the relations
af the United States with Mexico
during President wilson's Admins
tration as we'll as an interesting and
complete narrative of events are pre-
sented authoritatively in the Mexican
chapter of the Democratic National
Text Book. from which these quota
tions are made:
Two considerations have animated
the President in the formulation Of
his Mexican policy and have compelled
his adherence to 1t throughout his Ad-
ministratiOn, namely:
"The firm conviction that all ma
tions, both the weak and the power
full, have the invioIable right to control
their internal affairs.
1.-THE belief, established upon the
history of the world, that Mexico will
never become a peaceful and law-abid-
Ing neiahbor Of the United States un-
til she has been permitted to achieve
a permanent and basic settlement OF
her troubles without outside interfer.
ence..
"The Mexican problem in its pres
cnt form has existed for the American
Government ever since our frontier
was extended to the RIO Grande. WheI
/ the people maintained the peace it was
i because they were forced to do so, anC
not because justice reigned in the
land Thus it was that the histor!
of Mexico, like the history Of ever!
Aspiring people pressed upon Presi
dent Wilson's consideration the trutl
that no permanent good relation
could exist between this great North
ern Republic and the one immediate
" South of us until she had been lef
free to put her house in order. how
eyer painful that process might b.
and whatever the demands it Nigh
make upon the forbearance Of tn
United States"
"There was a powerful pressure 70
war-a terrible war-by weiI-arne
powerful nation against an unarmec
bankrupt people exhausted by ffv
years of civil strife, but who still re
tained enough of patriotic feeling t
unity them against an invader.
was the old. old question whether tn
United States should impose peac
on Mexico: whether, for the sake c
the intnrests Of a few Of its citizens
It should permanently suppress Mex
co.'s approaching toward freedom an
elf-government."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
"Eluc Sky'' Prosecution.

Ashevillc, Sept. 2s.-J. w. Agey, a
in Superior court on % counts of vio-
lating the state "blue sky laws in
conducting his business of selling
stocks in North Carolina without a
license. The witnesses include some
of the most prominent men of Ashe
vile and the trial is attracting much
attention. The state charges Agey
with selling lots to the amount of $50,
900 to a big firm i'll Georgia. The com
pany having no capital stock and nc
permit to do business in this state
The trial will probably last another
day
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
HUGHES SUCCESSOR.
New Associate Justice of the United
States Supreme Court

Judge John Hcssin Clarke of Ohio,
is the new Associate Justice OF the u.
S. Supreme Court. He was appointed
tv President Wilson to take the place
of Associate Justice Chas. E. Hughes,
after the latter had resigned in order
to accept the Republican nomination
for President.
Justice Clarke was born at Lisbon,
Ohio, September 1s, 1857, and is there
fore 50 years old. He graduated from
Western Reserve University, Cleveland.
in 1877 and was admitted to the bar in
1878. He practiced at Lisbon, Youngs-
town and Cleveland, and in 1914 was ap-
pointed by President Wilson U. 8 DIS
trict Judge for Northern Ohio he IS
unmarried.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION AT
SMITHWICK'S CREEK
Meeting Promises to be Interesting
Many Noted Ministers Will be
in Attendance

Commencing Saturday morning and
extending through Monday. the Prim
tive Baptist Association meeting will
be held at Smithwick s Creek. which is
located ten miles from WilliamstOn
All those going from this section will
take the morning train for Parmase,
transfer there to the Williamson train,
arriving at l clock, when they will
be met and carried out to the Asso-
citation grounds. The meeting promises
to be very important and interest
ing one, as several noted ministers will
be present. Among these will be Elder
r. A. Keene of Maine: Elder j. T
Rowe of Baltimore; and Elder P. D.
Gold of Wilson, n. c.
A large number of members and
friends have signified their intention
of attending the Association. and pre-
parations have been made to take care
of very large attendance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
SCOTLAND NECK N. c., FRIDAY SEPT 2o, 1916.
FIFTY MILLIONS IN EVADED
TAXES COLLECTED TO JUNE 80
Internal Revenue Methods Prove Very
Efficient in Uncovering Gigantic
Frauds in United States.

Washington, Sept. 27.-Efficient bus
mess methods inaugurated in internal
revenue service and fair and impartial
enforcement of laws during present ad-
ministration resulted in uncovering gi-
gantic frauds and evaded taxes to the
unprecedented amount of more than
$50,000,000 of which $22 ,5o9, ,576.47 was
assessed and collected during the three
fiscal years ending June 30, 1916. This
total recovered amount was greater
by $2,760, 900 than the entire cost of
collecting the total revenue receipts of
81 ,30S, AZ. .262 50
These frauds and most of the evas.
ions existed unchecked and undiscover.
ed during II or more years preceding
this administration.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
GREENVILLE VENEER PLANT
BURNS; LOSS OF $4,000. 90
Large Woodworking Plant Consumed
By Flames, Origin of Which is
Unknown.-Some Insurance.

Greenville, Sept. 2s.-Greenville sus-
tanned heavy loss by the burning of
the entire plant of the Cabinet Veneer
company Monday night shortly after
midnight. The origin of the fire is
unknown, though it is supposed to have
originated from some friction in the
machinery in the drying department
The flames spread so quickly that moth
ing could be done to check them. The
buildings were of wood, three stories
high, and the flames leaped high into
the air. There was no wind at the
time and the huge pieces of shingles
and big Goals fell near the plant Il
was located near the water and light
plant on the river, and there were no
other buildings in the danger zone.
Yesterday the fire was still burn
ing the stock of veneer and it was toe
hot to get near. The A. C. L. water
tank was badly scorched and was leak
ing. Three flat cars loaded with logs
for the mill and on the siding by the
building were about half burned an,
the logs were burned on the side mex
the building. The big, valuable ant
costly machinery was a mass a burned
as twisted iron
The plant was valued at somethin,
like 100000 to $4,000 with consider
able insurance on it. The safe is un
der the ruins and nothing can be tol,
Of the real loss estimated until it cal
be opened and the books gone over t.
show the stock on hand and the ney
machinery recently put in.
The plant was owned by Indian
people and nothing is known of thei
plans for the future. Greenville hope
that it will be rebuilt as soon as prat
tica BILE.
Something like 100 men are throw
out Of employment.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
The Prayer He Needed.

A Salvation Army lassie was selling
The War Cry at the windows of the
London trains. In one of the compart-
ments were number of young men,
and one of them thinking to have some
fun at the expense of the sister, asked
her if she would offer up word Of
prayer for him.
Rising to the occasion, the sister put
her hand on his head and, to the amuse-
ment of those within hearing distance
prayed:
80 Lord make this young man s
heart as soft as his head
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
ENFIELD GAVETHE
FARMERS A GEN.
EROUS WELCOME

Fnfield. Sept 2S.-The meeting Of
fat alers at Enfield on Tuesday opened
with a splendid address of welcome by
,.a-ur Mr. johnson, which was follow
cf nv an address on soils and plant
growth by W. A. McMurray, county
demonstration agent.
Nr. !. 4. Patterson made a splendid
tak on velvet beans, showing their
ya1ne as a pasture crop and soil i'm
rraeer. general discussion of per-
mauant pastures was led by Mr.. S. &.
Wntfield.
In the afternoon, Mr. w. C. Crosby,
from the Department of Education at
Raleigh. delivered a splendid address
on community development. The large
audience was very responsive and gave
evidence of a highly appreciated mes
sage.
The program for the day was closed
with moving pictures of farm subjects
that were a great means of education
and inspiration for the farmers
The farmers went to their respective
homes anxious to return for the prog
ram of the following day, feeling anew
that the good people of enfield ap-
preciate their interests and welcome
them to their town.
The meeting of the second day was
the farmers the Importance of cotton
grading work and how the grader can
be used bv the farmers. This address
by delivered by Mr.. w. R. Camp of
Raleigh. thorough discussion of Gov
or crops followed by Mr.. Zcno Moore
county agent of Edgecombe county and
cessful farmer in Halifax county.
Those who heard the address of Mr.
R. W. Freeman, district agent in dem
onstration work have clearer under
standing of the real aim and impot
tance of Demonstration Work and what
an efficient organization there is push
ing the work.
In the afternoon large audience
heard splendid address by Mr.. F. P
Shields on Problems In Successful
Hog RAISING Mr.. S. G. Whitfield
followed the address by giving his ex
perience in curing meat on the farm
A look into his smokehouSe is suff
eient evidence that Mr.. Whitfield i
an authority on this subject.
To the many women present tn
meeting reached its climax when Mrs
Jane S. McKimmon was introduced
Her address telling how the club girl
Of North Carolina are doing thing
held the crowd spell bound.
Miss Effie Vines, home demonstrated
agent of Edgecombe county conclud ;
the program by telling what the clu
girls are doing in Edgecomhe county
Considering the exceed gly bu, :,
season with the farmers just now, tn
attendance at the meeting was very Ell
couraging.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
Executors Notice.

Having this day qualified as execu-
Mrs Minnie f. Lawrence, deceased.
late of Scotland Neck, N. c.. I hereby
notify all persons indebted to said es-
tate to make Immediate payment to
me. Persons having claims against the
decedent will present the same duly
verified to me at my Office in the city
of Raleigh, n. c., on or before Sept
%, 1917, or this notice will be pleaded
in bar Of their recovery.
E. F. MONTAGUE,
Executo~ of Mrs. Minnie
E. Lawrence, deceased.
Raleigh, N c., Sept. %, 1916.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
$50 REWARD.

A reward of $4,000 is hereby offered
for the arrest of ROBERT BOILING,
colored, who on Friday, September Is,
1916, made an assault upon T. NJ. Ais
brook. at Weldon, N. c.
DESCRIPTION 35, black
small. height 5 feet inches, weight
about 13O pounds. Not mean looking
extra polite, kind Of a quick talking
negro. This reward will be paid by
J. A. HOUSE,
Sheriff of Halifax County, n. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
CLAUDE KITCHIN TO SPEAK
AT DURHAM OCTOBER 9Th
National Leader Will Open Campaign
at Observation-Disclosures and
Brunswick Stew

Durham, N. c., Sept. 28.-Hon.
Claude Kitchin, whom John Temple
Graves designates as the Rupert of the
American House of Representatives
and distinguished son Of North Caro-
lima, opens the Democratic campaign
in Durham county at Bahama on Fri
day. October g. His letter of accept
ance came to Sumpter c. Brawley to-
day, and Durham leaders are to be con
graduated on their successful efforts
in staging the opener under pleasing
environs. Granville, Orange, Person
and Chatham are among the neighbor
ing counties that will contribute to al
immense throng that will hear the ora
tor of National import. A barbecu.
and Brunswick stew will be spread un
der the oak trees that circumvent Dur
ham county's thriving agriculture
burg. Bahama is village of hospi
talitv and it's central location is a con
dition inviting in determining its sci
ection.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
ROTTERDAM COTTON EXCHANGE
HAS ADOPTED U. s. STANDARDS
Which is the First Official Recogni-
tion.-Reported by Attache of
American Embassy.

Washington, September 2S.-The De
partment of Agriculture announces that
the Rotterdam cotton exchange of Rot
terdam, Holland, has adopted the Off
clal cotton standards Of the United
States representing white cotton, ac-
cording to a report to the office of
markets and rural organization by En-
win W. Thompson, Commercial attache
Of the American Legation at The
Hague. This is the first official recog
milton by foreign market of the cot
ton standards promulgated by the see
1'tary Of Agriculture, August II, 1916
and now in use in all of the important
cotton markets in the United States
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
GREENE COUNTY REAL ESTATE
SELLS AT VERY HIGH PRICE
522 Acres Changes Hands at Average
Price Of $50 Per Acre.-$5O,OO0
Paid for Entire Tract.

Snow Hill, Sept. 28.-One of the
largest, if not the largest real estate
deal ever made in Greene county was
consummated here recently when the
valuable Grimsley farm in Olds Creek
Township was purchased by Mr.. E. A.
Raspberry. The purchase price to b.
determined by the survey is 800 per
acre for the northern part Of the tract
containing between 800 and 400 acres
and $50 per acre for the southern end
containing between 100 and 200 acres,
the deal involving total Of over $50,-
600, if the acreage named in the old
deeds is found. The tract is on the ia X
books at 522 acres.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29

The Episcopal services Sunday will
the cemetery, owing to the fact that
the new organ for Trinity Church is
now being installed, and other i'm
provements in the church ars now go
ing on. 1t is hoped that the congre
CATION will have to use the old church
only one Sunday, though tie expert.
who is here from Louisville, KY, in
stalling the organ, cannot say whether
he can complete the work il the next
week.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
Thwarted Ambition

"When l was a boy said the gray
haired physician, who happened to be
in reminiscent mood, ~ wanted to be
soldier; but my parents persuaded me
to study medicine.
"Oh. well,'' rejoiped the svmpathe-
tic druggist, "such is life. Many
man with wholesale aspirations has to
content himself with retail business
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
JOHN SHELTON WILLIAMS
PREDICTS NEW MONEY ISSU
Comptroller Of the Currency Sees Re
tirement of Grecnbacks and With
drawal of Bank Notes.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept 27.-Imme-
diate retirement of all greenbacks and
notes. placing the currency of the coun-
try on basis of gold coin and FEEDER
al Reserve notes were discussed here
last night by bankers attending tht
conference of the National Bank sec.
tion of the American Bankers Asso
citation, in annual convention. The dis
cussion followed addresses by John
Shelton Williams, Comptroller of the
Currency, and Frederick w. Hyde OF
Jamestown, n. Y, president of the sec
ton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
LUNATIC ATTACKS A
WILLIAMSBURG PHYSICIAN
Inmate of Eastern State Hospital Uses
Window Weight on DR.. G. G.
HankinS' Head

Newport News, Va, Sep. 26-Dr.
G. G. Hankins, physician at the East-
ern State Hospital for Insane, at Will
liamsburg, is in critical condition at
a Richmond hospital today, as the re
suit of murderous assault made on
him yesterday by patient in the Will
liamsburg institution, who struck the
physician on the head with a nine
pound window weight.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
Seed Corn Selection Dav.

September 80 has been set aside by
the demonstration forces of the North
Carolina Agricultural Extension Ser
vice as Seed Corn Selection Day for the
State. On this day all the agents are
expected to urge the farmers in their
counties to select seed corn for the
following years planting from the field.
1t is expected that the supply of good
seed corn will be greatly increased by
this work.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29

Mr.. l.. l.. Braswell Of Palmyra, Route
l, has purchased of Mr.. w. S. Norfleet
his 200 acre farm to the north of Scot
the consideration being $4,000. This
is said to be one of the best farms in
this section. 1t was formerly called
the Smith place. Mr.. Braswell will
occupy the premises the first of the
year. He will sell his farm in Pal
myra township, which is advertised in
this paper today.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29

Presiding Elder J. T. Bundy of the
Warrenton District, will preach at the
Methodist church On Sunday morning
at IL O'Clock. The public is cordially
invited.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
Enough Already.

Willis: "How do you stand on Sun
day baseball?'
Gillis: 81 m against it.
Willis: "'Don t you think the people
on Sunday9''
Gillis:" Aren t they doing it now?
The rich have their golf clubs and the
roor have their automobiles.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
Hadn't Harmed Them.

Visitor: My good man, you keep
your pigs much too near the house.
Cottager: "That S just what the doc
tor said, mum. But, ! don t see how
it s agoin to hurt 'em. -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
Figures Grow.

Guest: Good gracious, waiter! Nine
and nine makes eighteen, not nineteen!
Waiter: All, but monsieur must re-
member that everything has been aug
mented by the war.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29

The Dixie Furniture Company have
commenced to stock their show rooms,
1ext to the Scotland Neck Bank, ami
will be opened for business Monday
next. Mr.. Bernard Allsbrook, who
has recently severed his connection will.
the firm of Allsbrook & Bo"ette, will
have charge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
Bold Gladys.

"Gadys will insist on making her
self conspicuous by the way she dresses
exclaimed the critical girl.
''What does she wear
"Skirts that come away down below
the tops of her shoes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29

The Scotland Neck Times is moving
their printing plant and Office to the
room over Mr.. N. Herrings grocer,
store, next to the new opera house. The
quarters they vacate will be occupied
at once by the Dixie Furniture Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
All Depends

Telephones are great time savers,
aren't s they?'
'sWell that depends upon who calls
you up.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
What Did He Mean?

She: els Princeton in New York ~
Student (truthfully reflective): Yes
a great part of the time
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29

Mr.. Geo III. Curtis of Enfield was q
visitor in town this week, az mpanien
by Mr.. Ivey Watson. Mr.. Curtis,
though living in IN adjoining towa
stated that he had not been back to
Scotland Neck for more than forty
years, and he noted many changes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
Can You Blame Him?

Pater: Who is making that internal
jangle on the piano.
Mater That S Constance at her
exercise.
Pater: Well, for heaven S sake, tell
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29

Mr.. A. R. White of Williamson has
accepted position as salesman with
the Burroughs -Pittman- Wheeler Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
EIGHT FOOT BALLOT
FOR NEW YORK SOLDIERS

Sent to the Mexican Border by
Secretary Of State Hugo
Albany, n. Y, Sept. 26.-New York
State soldiers on the Mexican border
viii use an eight foot ballot on election
day, according to Secretary of State
Hugo. A carload of election supplies
will leave for the border about October
20 and a representative from the elec-
ton bureau will go to Texas later to
complete arrangements for polling thc
soldiers votes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29

Mrs. Charles Shields has been in town
this week attending the Baprist meet
ing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
NUMBER 6e.
ADDITIONAL
LOCAL ITEMS
OF INTEREST

Mrs. J. w. Gotten was in town YES
terday visiting friends
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29

Il thought so. And didn t l tell you
then that I wanted an older boy?''
Yes, sir; that s why IN here now.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-29
Not Qualified,

a week ago looking for position?'
+ 81 Yes sir -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-13

All the pews al tie t.ae - The
Arga@
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-15
FORMER LiscoMs GIRL DEAD.
Mrs. DiiIa Boyd Duffy Dies Suddenly
al Tacoma, Wash.

Word received a; Liscomb Friday
afternoon by Mr.. and Mrs. James Boyd
told Of the death at Tacoma, Wash,
Friday morning. Of their daughter
Mrs NJ. E. Duffy, aged "a. formerl!
Of Lisconb. The cause Of death wa
not given in the telegram. The news
came az a great shock 10 her parents,
as they had not known that the:
daughter was Ill. A brother. y. W.
Boyd, and a sister, Mrs. Earl Clark
both of Liscomb. left Friday evening
for Tacoma 10 attend the funeral.
Dilla Boyd was born in Liscomb III
1881 and was graduated from the Lis
comb high school in 1897, and taught
in the rural schools for some time. In
1904 she was united in marriage with
NJ. f. Duffy, and since that time ha-
lived in Tacoma. Beside her husban5
she leaves three children. Elizabeth
Howard and Ward. In addition to her
parents. seven brothers and sisters are
living. They are Mrs. Willard Hauser
Of Albion; s. r. Boyd, of Tama; Sid
ney Boyd, Peck, Idaho: David Boyd
Grundy Center: and l.. o. Boyd. n. "
Boyd and Mrs. Earl Clark, of Liscomb
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-15
Spinning Wheel Chapter Meeting.

Members OF the Spinning Wheel
chapter. D. a. r, enjoyed a pleasant
afternoon Friday when they were en-
.ertained at the home OF Mrs. W. A.
Sandoe. 30s North Center street. Mrs.
L. 2. Abbott opened the program by
reading the New Years greeting sent
to all chapters Of the D. A. r. by Mrs.
". g. Story. PRESIDENT general OF the
organization. Mrs Marie Mcfarland
read the annual report OF the chap
ter. which was prepared by Mrs May
r Montgomery. The address OF the
afternoon was given by Mrs, John z.
Lopez. who told Of her life and expe-
riences in the Philippine islands dur
irg the Spanish American war, when
her husband was IN command Of the
F"iftv-frst Iowa Mrs. Lopez gave an
entertaining account Of the life and
conditions OF the natives and theif
bitterness and hatred toward the
Spariards. After the program the
hostess served refreshrn ents.