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FAT FOLKS LEARN
HOW TO REDUCE
YOUR WEIGHT

A Simple, Safe, Reliable Way.
People who are over-b urdened with
superfiuous fat, know only too well
the discomfort and rdicule that over
stout people have to bear
If you are carrying around or 10
pounds of unhealthy fat you are un-
necessarily weakening your vital or
gans and are carrying a burden which
destroys the beauty of your figure.
There is no need Of anyone suf-
fering from superiuous fat. If you
want to reduce your weight in sim
pie, safe and reliable way, without
starvation, diet or tiresome exercise,
spend as much time as you can in the
opjen air, breathe deeply and get
from any good druggist box of tas-
SEQ; take one tablet after each meal
land one before retiring at night.
Weigh yourself once week. SO
as to know just how fast you are los
ing weight and don It leave off the
treatment or even skip single dose
until you are down to normal.
Tassco is absolutely harmless, is
pleasant to take, helps l:gestl n and
is designed to consume the excessive
fatty tissue by increasing the oxygen
carrying power Of the blood. Even q
few days treatment should show q
not iceable reduction in weight, foot
steps become lighter, your work seem
easie rand lighter ard mor- buoyant
feeling takes possession If your whole
being.
Every person who suffers from
superfuous fat should give this treat
ment trial, there is nothin, better
For sale by E. p Whithead and
Company.
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T. and Mrs. James A. Weathers-
and little son are visitors at Vir-
a Beach, Va, during MIR. Wealth
zee s vacation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24

'i'ate Jarvis Wilson who has been
OA 1ulow for a few days visiting
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24

l. and Mrs. 0. F. Smith who have
motoring in the western part of
IN carolina returned to their home
efday after a very enjoyable trip.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24

It is becoming apparent to any
school boy that the more con-
gress talks of food control the less
it knows Of what it is talking
about.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24

lrs. Frank Shields is to entertain
recreation club this afternoon and
the members are requested to be
ent.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24

his people before leaving for his com
pany in Greenville, S. G.
Miss Margaret Anthony who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Wand
iandingham returned by the morning
train for her home in Weldon.
Mr.. John Bolich, Jr., of Trinity Col
lege passed through the city looking
for boys to start to college next year.
Mr.. N. B. Josey left on the morning
train for Suffolk, Va, on business.
1t was announced that the Methodist
Episcopal Sunday school would 90 on
their annual picnic tomorrow, Wednes-
day, but on account Of the rainy wealth
er it will be postponed to more suita-
BILE date which will be announced la
ter.
The following are registered at the
Brick Hotel: J. D. Combs of Detroit,
Mich; H. E. Vincent, Of Charlotte; E.
A. Ezekiel, Of Richmond, Va; and j.
H. Thurett, Of Virginia.
Mr.. Perry Johnson, Of Palmyra is
in town today on business.
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FOR SALE-TYPEWRITER, l..
G. Smith No. 2, in good condi-
ton. Have no use for same will
sell at great bargain. Come in
and see it at the New York Cafe,
Bill Cottas, Proprietor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24

H. Dan Forrest left yesterday af-
NUN Tor Rocky Mount, to spend a
'aEs with his family before going
'FeenVille, S, c., to join the army.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24

PifS' !. 3. Riddick who has been en-
ing few days at Virginia Beach
!" llef husband who joined her there
I" Jays ago returned last night.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24

:: Lucius Johnson, Of Mount Olive,
t., spent Sunday and yesterday
his Uncle, Mr.. Tom Johnson.
IS
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24

iss Buelah Joyner, Of Roanoke
ids arrived on the morning train
'isit Miss Emily Edwards.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24
Classified Ads

FOR SALE-AboLt so Bbls. of corn
and quantity Of potatoes sprouts.
Gift. JON. B. GRAY.
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ocAI, NEWS ITEMS
GENERAL INTEREST

[ocA1, NEWS ITEMS =
~ GENERAL INTEREST =
q . = . .
ollie Moore left this morning
-. Hill to visit for a few days.
prinklev, of Tunis, was in town
,5.v shopping for a few hours.
parks of 1illery, was in town
f-4av shopping and visiting
1omie Tillery left this morning
,aonsboro, to refort for duties.
chor,ie Taylor of Suffolk, Va,
IN town yesterday on business.
Allan Allsbrook le1t ior noan
~ on business this morning.
ore very sorry to learn that Mr..
Johnson is confined to his home
I ecount of sickness.
. Floyd Hancock who has been
- in Woodland returned on the
hight train.
Reba Shields who has been
10 near Norfeet Station return
her home last night.
Maxi Riddick left last night Tor
Hottie. n. c., to accept position
fine Buick people there.
/ Genius Powell and Mr.. John
han motored over from Enfield
krdav on business.
/ have lust received word that the
l. of Mrs. J. n. Johnson is no bet
Frank Bell left on the morn
|train for Suffolk, Va. to enlist IN
army.
Iinvood Louis left on the morn
train for Suffolk, Va, to enlist In
army.
Kiss Clara Neblett left on the morn
brain for Norfolk, Va. after short
here.
b Woody Byrd left for Suffolk, Va,
morning for the cause Of enlisting
be army.
b. William Josey left this morn
|for Hapmton, Va, to join the life
hg department.
bis would be a great old world if
were satisfied with everybody as
+ people are satisfied with them
h. c. P. McCluer left on the morning
b for Halifax after attending to
+ business here.
D.
Fr. and Mrs. w. c. Dickinson left
the morning train for Richmond,
on business trip.
[iss Buelah Joyner, Of Roanoke
|ids arrived on the morning train
Fisit Miss Emily Edwards.
r. Lucius johnson, of Mount Olive,
t., spent Sunday and yesterday
F his Uncle, Mr.. Tom Johnson.
|es.
rs. Frank Shields is to entertain
recreation club this afternoon and
the members are requested to be
Bent.
pr' and Mrs. James A. Weathers-
and little son are visitors at Vir-
pa Beach, Va, during MIR. Wealth
bee s vacation.
~ and Mrs. o. F. Smith who have
u motoring in the western part Of
f'h Carolina returned to their home
'efday after very enjoyable trip.
WIS I. B. Riddick who has been en-
my a few days at Virginia Beach
:" nef husband who joined her there
7" oays ago returned last night.
w. Dan Forrest left yesterday af-
l0Oh Tor Rocky Mount, to spend a
'aFs with his family before going
oreenville. s c. to ioin the army
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24

FOR SALE SEVERAL, RAR.
rels Of corn. Apply to Mr.. T..
H. Kitchin. Loft
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24

FOR PENTHOUSE ON GREEN
wood Street for White Tenant. An-
ply to Scotland Neck Furniture
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24

his people before leaving for his com
Tpany in Greenville, S. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-24
Chamberlain Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy.

Now is the time to buy a bottle of
this remedy so as to be prepared in
case that any one Of your family
should have an attack Of collie or di-
arrhoea during the summer months.
It is worth a hundred times it's cost
when needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
WOULD TRANSFER LAND
TO CHIEF Of ENGINEERS
Senator Smiths Bill Relates to Par.
GELS Donated for Park.
Purposes.

On recommendation of the District
commissioners. Senator Smith of Mary
land, chairman of the Senate District
committee. has introduced bill
which would give the Commissioners
authority to transfer to the jurisdiction
of the chief of engineers. U. S. A. all
land which has been or may be dedi-
Gated, donated or otherwise acquired
for park purposes IN the District.
The Commissioners explained that
they have no funds to care for such
lands as part of the expenses OF the
District government. and that when
they asked the chief of engineers to
take charge of these lands and add
them to the park system of the Dis
trict. he replied that he had no au-
thority to do so.
1t has frequently happened that own
ers of land in the District. in suedivid-
ing it into streets. blocks and lois.
have designated blocks or lots as PUBIC
parks or parkways. and it is to these
that the proposed legislation refers
BY act of Congress the street park
District are placed under the jurisdic-
ton of the Commissioners, while the
park system is placed under the CHIEF
Of engineers.
Senator Smith also introduced bill
for the abandonment of Piney Branch
road between Allison and Buchanan
streets northwest, this part of the high
way being no longer required, on ac-
couHt of the opening of other streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
STRIKE
AVERTED BY MEDIATION

Difficulties which threatened q strike Of
$500 telegraphers employed by tho Balti-
more Ohio railroad and q tie-up of traf-
no on one Of the country's most important
munitions and coal carrying railroads
were settled today by the federal board Of
mediation and Cancellation under the direc-
ton Of Commissioner G. w. w. Hanger.
A basic eight-hour day and increased
pay for overtime work were the most i'm
portant concessions gained by the men.
Questions of pay for all Sunday work
and general 20 per cent increase in
wages will be arbitrated by board to
be chosen by the two sides.
Settlement of the dispute was affected
after two months of negotiations, dur
ing which period discussion at one time
was broken of and walkout waited
only on the signature of H. b. Perham,
president of the union, to the strike or
der. Mr.. Hanger appealed to the pa
triotism Of the men in the national
crisis and mediation was resumed. J. NJ.
Davis. vice president, acted for the rail-
road. ]. Yeager was the chairman of the
strike committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
IS IN DANGER.
SAYS PRESS Of BRITAIN
Lloyd George Urged to Lead Masses
Against the Pacifists and
Ineficients.

BY the Associated Press
LONDON. December 1.-THE Daily
Express presents in its biggest type
what 1t describes as Lloyd Georges
danger" 1t represents the premier's
position as threatened by the growing
strength of his enemies in the house of
commons. adding:
Parliament is weary and worn out,
and the last rags of its representative
character have dropped away. The war
has driven a plowed dyke across the
old boundaries and cut broad, deep,
new burrows of public opinion and
policy. The pacifsts seem to be grow
ing in numbers. Time is wearing away
the loyalty of the liberal Lloyd George
ties. 1t only requires an occasion and
an old parliamentary hand to throw
down the government"
The Express urges a speedy appeal to
the country. 1t exhorts the premier to
realize his danger in time, to come for
ward and lead the masses against the
pacifists and ineff1cients. 1t expresses
confidence that he would be victorious
obtaining a decisive mandate and a long
period Of unquestioned power
In this connection it is worthy of note
that the tory Post and the radical
Daily News made vehement attacks on
Lloyd George last week on the occasion
of the anniversary Of his premiership,
declaring he had lost the confidence of
the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
APPEALS FOR REHEARING.
Attorney for Dismissed Police Can
tain Asks Reopening Of Case.

An appeal for rehearing in the case
of Henry Schneider. formerly captain
OF the seventh police precinct, whose
dismissal from the police force was or
dered Friday by the District Commits
sioners. was fled yesterday with the Com
missioners by Wilton J. Lambert, his at
fbrney
In the petition Schneider recites that
subpoenas which had been issued for
q number of witnesses to appear at
the oral hearing given him recently
by the Commissioners were CANCELLED
as a result of which he was deprived of
important and material testimony. The
Commissioners have the request for a
reopeHing OF the case under advises
ment.
The former police captain was ac-
eused by Alexandria county (Ya.) au-
thorities of interfering in the case Of
]. Ellison. a junk dealer. under. in
dictment in that county on a CHARGE
Of receiving stolen property. He was
found guilty by a police board. which
recommended his dismissal from the
service. The Commissioners, after riy-
ing Capt. Schneider an oral hearing
approved the findings ~ the trial board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
ANT|-SUFFRAG|STS
OPEN CONVENTION
Election of Officers Expected to
Bring Little Change in
Organization.

The second annual convention of the
National Association Opposed to Woma n
Suffrage was called to order at II o'clock
this morning at the association quarters,
1921 K street northwest, with Mrs. James
w. Wadsworth. jr., president of the as
ISOLATION, presiding.
The nomination and election of officers
consumed the early part of this after
Moons meeting. With few changes in
the Offices of vice presidents, it is ex-
pected the present officers will be re-
elected
The nominating committee was conf
posed of Miss Emily Bissell, chairman,
Mrs. Charles II. Farr. Mrs. Michael b.
Wild, Mrs. Lawrence II. Maxwell and
Mrs. David b. Henderson.
An appeal for the earnest and loyal
support of all members of the associa-
tion in the coming fight by the assoc
citation for the defeat of the federal
amendment for. woman suffrage was
sounded by Mrs. Wadsworth in her
address this morning.
Mrs. Wadsworth asserted that the
association had a new argument in the
issue Of patriotism and loyalty. She
said that the suffrage victory in New
the socialists, pacifists and dis1oyalists.
Prospects are very bright for the de-
feat of the federal amendment for
woman suffrage, according to Miss
Minnie Bronson. general secretary of
the association. who reported for the
general committee this morning. She
characterized the suffrage forces as
lighting in their last ditch
The twenty-five states in which there
are bodies affiliated with the national
organization were represented at the
meeting. The convention this year, un-
like that of last year. was devoted en-
tirely to business. there being no ban
quets. receptions or social functions on
the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
BANKS WILL NOT FURNISH
GOLD FOR GIFTS THIS YEAR


Coined gold win not be used freely as a
holiday gift this season as it has been for
several years past.
The banks have the usual supply Of the
pretty containers in various forms. or
dered last summer. but they will leave
them in storage. until after the war. and
in this way aid the government in re-
tanning control of the greatest single stock
Of gold III the world.
The government itself. is discouraging
the practice of giving gold.
Always at this season there has been
an excellent demand for gold coin of the
five, ten and twenty dollar denominations.
which, in handsome cases. made an ex-
cellent gift for relatives and were easily
obtained without the usual shopping diff
culties
This year the banks will not furnish
gold for gifts or any other purpose. If
one wants gold they will have to get it
from the Treasury Department, with a
gold certificate or dynamite and a jimmy.
But there is an excellent substitute for
the yellow boys gifts in the form of
war savings thrift stamps and certificates,
CARRYING with then, the lesson of thrift
and patriotism.
And where more important gifts are de-
sired the liberty loan bonds would seem
to fill any need
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
NOTED EVANGELIST DIES.
Quotation. furnished BY W 3. H p,s &

Cant. Charles II. Stanley. a noted
singing evangelist. died early this
morning at the Gospel Mission. 214
John Marshall place. He was stricken
with paralysis about three weeks ago.
after conducting meeting at the
mission and gradually grew worse
until his death came today.
Mr. Stanley, who was formerly q
comedian on the stage. was converted
twenty-one years ago at Lafayette
while attending a meeting held by n
W. Kline, the present superintendent
OF the Gospel Mission here.
Funeral services will be held ut the
mission. and gradually grew worse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
DENIES RECEIVER FOR GARAGE
Justice Siddons Also Dismisses Ap-
plieation for Injunction

Justice siddons of the District Supreme
Court has dismissed the application for
a receiver for the Mount Pleasant
garage and for an injunction against
the present management of the concern.
Suit had been filed by James A Gibson
and others against Claude l.. Burrows
and others, and involved the validity of
an election of officers of the corporation.
The stockholders on each side of the
controversy represented an equal half of
the capital stock.
F. The court held that it was without
jurisdiction to pass on the validity of
the election of officers, as the law pro-
vided an adequate proceeding in which
to test the matter. The court referred
to the record in the case, which showed
the business was not in jeopardy, he
said.
Attorneys E. +. Colladay. H. S. Barger
and i. L. Fishback represented the
plaintiffs and attorneys G. Fl. Merillat.
p. H. Marshall and Wilton j. Lambert
represented the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
COTTON CROP TUMBLEs
MILLION BALES LESS

Reduction of more than million
bales from the last estimate made in
the cotton crop OF the country was
shown in the final estimate of produc-
ton issued today by the Department of
Agriculture.
Cotton production this year is es-
timated at 1o,s4s,oo0 equivalent 500
pound bales. The average weight per
running bale is estimated at sol. S
pounds gross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
RESIGNATION IS ACCEPTED.
W. H. Rothwell Takes DR.. Kun
wald's Place as Orchestra Director.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. December IL
The resignation of DR.. J. Ernst Kun
valid as director of the Cincinnati
symphony Orchestra has been accepted
by the board of directors
Walter Henry RothweIl will arrive in
Cincinnati tomorrow morning to as
sumo rehearsals OF the orchestra and
to conduct the concerts Friday after
noon and Saturday night as guest con-
ductor. Rothwel is we1l known in
musical circles in this country. having
been engaged actively in New York
during the last several years.
Dir. Kunwald said he would remain in
this city for the present.
1t was reported here that the arrest
of DIR. Kunwald Saturday on the charge
Of being an alien enemy was done
under the authority of the United
States Attorney General, but without
the specific knowledge of the Attorney
General. the case being handled with
others by subordinate official Of the
Department of Justice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
PRISON LABOR THEME AT
ANNUAL LEWlSOHN DINNER

Among the subjects to be discussed
at the annual Lewisohn dinner to be
given tonight at the New Willard Hotel
by the national committee on prisons
and prison labor will be the reoreani-
cation of the entire prison Industrial
system of the United States. based on
the bill introduced in the Senate last
week. designed to remove present re-
strictions on government purchase of
goods made by convfcts The same bill
was introduced in the House this after
noon by Charles F. Bocher, representa-
tive from Missouri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
NEW YORK IN NEED OF COAL
Freezing Temperature and High
Winds Cause Suffering.

NEW YORK. December I1.-Freezing
temperatures. accompanied by high
winds. continued here today. with In
-creasing number of reports OF suffer-
ing due to the shortage Of the coal
supply. Yesterday. the coolest Decem-
Der 10 in thfrty-four years, made it
impossible to bring 10000 tons Of
eosI-a two-day supply for Greater
New York-across the bay from New
Jersey. and dealers today continued
to measure out their dwindling supply
on the cqual-distribution plan.
Hospitals for children were report
ed to be crowded, the result, accord
ing to charity workers, Of unheated
living rooms and to undernourishment
due to the inability of parents to buy
milk and other necessary foods.
One public school in Brooklyn was
closed yesterday because of lack of
coal. and the supply in scores Of others
t9ahopt exhausted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
MRS. E. J. ANDERSON DIES.
Survived by Son, Larz Anderson, and
Daughter, Mrs. Phillip Mcmillan

Mrs. Elizabeth J. Anderson. widow
of Gen. Nicholas L. Anderson, well
known in social circles in Washington.
died last night at her residence, 1880 K
street northwest.
Mrs. Anderson. who is the mother of
Larz Anderson Of this city, had been a
resident of Washington for MANY
years. Besides her son, she is survived
by a daughter, Mrs. Phillip Mcmillan
Of Detroit, Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

The federal farm loan board has an
nounced an increase in interest rates
to farmers from S to 5A per cent. A
new arrangement probably win be con-
cluded within few days. under which
farm loan bonds bearing Az per cent
interest will be sold by the federal
land banks at premium. less the /
and n per cent now charged. Most
ales also will be made by the banks
Themselves, instead OF by bond agents.
who have disposed OF nearly three
fourths Of the z5,000.o 900 bonds issued
under the farm loan act. The agree.
December / and has never been re-
newed. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
ON WAR CREDITS BOARD.
Edward Clifford Of Chicago Former
ly Aided in War Loan Organizations

Edward Clifford Of Chicago. formerly
assistant to L. B. Franklin. director of
war loan organizations. in charge of
handling liberty loans. has been made
a member of the war credits board.
This board has taken quarters in the
building on G street formerly occupied
by the Citizens Savings Bank. just ad-
MT. Clifford is one of the dollar-a-
year men who have given their services
to their country.
George r. Roberts, former director
of the mint and later assistant to the
president OF the National City Bank of
New York, has accepted a position on
the war credits board. taking rank as
colonel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
TELEPHONE SALARIES RAISED

A general increase in the salaries Of
employees Of the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company was announced TODAY
by F. H. Bethel, president OF the COM
pany.
The company decided that bonus pay
ments would not suffice this year to meet
the rising cost Of living. Last year bonus
payments were awarded In all branches
OF the telephone service =
This general increase in wages will in
no way affect increases awarded from
time to time a. recognition Of eflcieait
sexviceo rendered" Mr. Betheal auupnncod,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
100000 Fire in Youngstown. Ohio.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. December H.
A IRE which threatened to destroy a
block on Federal street, and which
gave fremen six-hour battle before
it was overcome. did over 100000
damage here late last night. The
Rogers Clothes Shop, Jacobson. Bros
liquor store and the Charles Livingston
q Sons ciothing store were destroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
Police Officers Exchange Places.

Police Capt. James Hartley. who was
promoted yesterday to a captaincy, this
morning took charge of the ninth pre-
cinct. Lieut.. Yulee Hodges is the on
Ger on duty in the precinct at night.
Lieut.. c. NJ. P. Lord has been trans
ferred from the training school to the
first precinct, his place in the training
school being taken by Lieut.. e. w.
Brown Of the tenth precinct Acting
Lieut. L. J. Stcli has been assigned to
the tenth precinct and Lieut. E. J..
Keefe Of the third precinct and Lieut.
C. L. Plemmons of the NTH precinct
haNA exchanged places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
REPORTS BILL FAvoRABLY
FOR ADDITIONAL JUSTICES

: The House judiciary committee today
reported favorably the bill providing for
two additional associate justices of the
Supreme Court of the District OF Column
bia.