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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-23
SOUTHERN GOVERNORS MEET TO
PLAN RIVER TRAFFIC
(BY UNITED PRESS)

New Orleans, March 19.-Governors
of Mississippi valley states met here
today to plan the use of the Mississippi
river and Others to obtain relief from
freight rates which tend, they say, to
force shipments by lake and rail in
stead of via this port.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-23
STOP cATARRH! OPEN
M0STRILS AND HEhn
Says Cream Applied in Nos.,.,.
Relieves Head Colds at On is

Ii your nostrils are clogged ana
head is stuffed and you can't bros. your
freely because Of cold or cart 9Ieathe
get small bottle of Ely's Craan, II. = Just
at any drug store. Apply a ji++ palm
this fragrant, antiseptic crean nue. Of
your nostrils and let it 49,. INTO
through every air passage of vdTr netsrats
soothing and healing the infama5 lesd
len mucous membrane and YOU ,a t" .!
slant relief. oeI ~
All! how good it feels. Yonr
trils are open, your head is c1ea, nos
more hawking, snuffling. blow no
more headache, dryness or strn s' no
Tor breath. Eiy's Cream Balm IS 7 my
what sufferers from head colds an5 'o ~
tarrh need. It's a delight. %
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-23
EJSE{iG3(
I'LL 2GZ22
BOOKS WANTED

BOOKS WANTED
Have loaned friends three books en-
titled Fifteen Years in He'll, " edible
Stories", and "Sane or Insane,' or
book on insanity. Won't you please
return them. WILL III. JOSEY.
3-2O-2t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-23
EXECUTORS SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY

I, Rufus Cherry, having qualified as
executor under the will of the late Dol
~ Cobb, deceased, Of Halifax county,
State of North Carolina, I will sell all
tie household and kitchen furniture,
and some corn at the old home place
on Thursday, March GOTH, at noon
RUFUS CHERRY.
3-2O-3t. Executor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-23

Report Of the Condition of
THE PLANTERS & COMMERCIAL
BANK
In. the State of North Carolina, ct the
close of business March 5th., 1917.
RESOURCES
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-23

Break your Cold Or Lagrippe with a
few doses Of 666.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-23

FOR MANURE
SPREADER MOUNTED. CHEAP
APPLY TO N. e. WINSLOW. ct
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-23

State of North Carolina-County Of
Halifax, March 9Th, 1917.
I, 0. J. Moore, Cashier Of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best
Of my knowledge and belief.
Subscribed to and sworn to before me
this Is day of March 1917.
J. E. Shields, Notary Public.
Ny commission expires Feb, IS, 1918.
Correct-Attest:
S. A. DUNN,
STUART SMITH,
J. E. BOWERS,
Directors
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-23

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LEWIS B. SUFFER- +.
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
WIFE TO
DEATH and KILLS
SELF With shot
Joseph Davis, Under Indict-
ment in u. S. Court, Com
mits Double Crime
BELIEVE JEALOUSY
PROMPTED ACTION
Woman Survived Injuries
Five Hours-Did Not Re
gain Consciousness

Rolla, N. D., June 5.-Joseph
Davis dubbed his wife to death
with an iron bar and then killed
himself by blowing his head off,
using a single barreled shotgun
of large calibre to end his life:
Jealousy is given as the cause of
the double tragedy which occurred Is
miles south of Rolla, while the couple
was walking In the early morning
hours from the home OF Frank Davis,
where they had spent the night, to
the home of priest, who had offered
to take Davis and his wife to Rolla
where they expected to board train
for Devils Lake, the murderer suicide
being under indictment in the federal
court for introducing liquor on the
Turtle Mountain Indian reservation.
According to the information obtain
ed by officials, Davis and his wife had
proceeded but short distance from
the home of his uncle. when they
passed close to a grain separator 1t
was then that Davis grabbed the bar
and beat his wife over the head, hit
ting her several times. She didn't die
for five hours. though not regaining
consciousness.
Mrs. Davis was formerly Rachel
Gardner, residing at Belcourt, N. D.,
where she was engaged as a milliner
The couple had been married five
years, and had no children.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
May Be
PROHIBITIVE
Senate Committee Approves
Plan to Bar Whiskey Dis
tillation
(Ry Associated Press.l

Washington, June 6.-Prohibition
legislation was approved yesterday by
the senate finance committee as a new
feature Of the war tax bill.
Prohibitive taxes upon distillation Of
whiskey and other spirits for beverage
purposes, with a ban upon their inn
portation were agreed upon by a sub
stantial majority of the committee.
Taxes fixed by the house on beer and
wines were left unchanged, though
they have not yet been finally APPROX
ed.
General suspension of beverage pro-
duction by distilleries and use of liquor
now in bonded warehouses probably
would be the effect Of the new tax Sec
ton IL enacted into law.
Curtailment of liquor consumption
during the war and conservation of
foodstuffs used in manufacturing dis
titled spirits. Chairman Simmons said
last night, constituted the dual object
of the committee in adopting the sub
stitutes for the house rates. Manufac-
ture of alcohol for industrial, mechan-
ical or medicinal purposes would not
be affected.
In addition to the present tax of $3.50
per gallon on liquor q tax Of $40 per
bushel, (from SIS to 80 a gallon) on all
grain, cereal or foodstuffs used in
manufacturing whisky or other distill-
ed spirits for use as beverages, was
written into the bill.
Senator Simmons said the increase
would be prohibitive upon manufacture
while the law Is in effect or during the
war. Increased taxes Of $5 per gallon
upon molasses. syrups and substitutes
used in distillatlon for beverage pur-
poses also were agreed upon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
STATES Will
REPORT TOTALS
War Department Will Get
Registration Returns in
Forty-eight kilograms
eBy Associated Press.)

Washington, June SIN striking
contrast to the thrill and stir Of
activity in every city, county or hamlet
throughout the country last night, off,
cials of the provost marshal generals
Office, the center Of the vast and COM
plex machinery OF war registration
awaited the dawn of registration day
In quiet confidence that their work has
been well DONE Last touches were
given yesterday, and the result by q
process Of summarization that win ac-
count for every man OF the ten
millions who will register will reach
Washington in forty eight brief mess
ages, each representing the complete
results OF q state.
Until those reports arrive federal
officials will have nothing to do except
to punish under federal laws those
who may seek to interfere. The gov
ernors' reports will give grand total
of the white and negro citizens who
have registered, OF the indicated num-
ber of exemptions for obvious reasons,
OF the number Of aliens which will in
clude all men OF foreign birth who
have not been naturalized and also of
all alien enemies in the country be-
tween the ages OF q and 81.
It may be days before the roll OF
states is complete. No partial returns
will be transmitted either from pre-
cinct or county officials 20 the state
authorities or by the latter TO the
provost marshal general Instructions
have gone out TO all officials to make
public only figures for units, which are
complete. precincts. counties or states
as the case may be.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
French Chamber Names
Terms France Will De-
mand in Making Peace
ALSACE-LORRAINE
MUST BE RETURNED
Creation of League To En-
force Peace Is Also
Favored
(By Associated Press.)

Paris. June 6.-By a vote of 453 to
IS the chamber of deputies in secret
session has adopted a resolution de-
claring peace conditions must include
the Liberation Of territory occupied by
Germany, the return OF Alsace-Lor-
raine to France and just reparation for
damages done in the invaded region.
The resolution which was accepted by
the government also favors tho crea-
ton OF league Of nations for the
maintenance OF peace.
Speaking of the resolution Premier
Ribot said:
This resolution affirms our nation
al sovereignty. Il declares that In a
democracy like ours there can be no
secret diplomacy. None can meddle
with the national sovereignty. French
policy is the policy Of frankness and
clearness.
Responding to what has been said
by the president of the great republic
of the United States we wish to estab-
lish in stable fashion justice and right
for all nations, guarantee for tomor-
row our children against the renais-
sance Of barbarity. II we fall back into
our old difficulties the danger may be
great but France united cannot be
vanquished. ask you in the name Of
the government in the name Of France
that your vote be unanimous"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
GEORGE Case
SET FOR TRIAL
WEDNESDAY A. N.
Editor of Hillsboro Banner
Defendant in $5, 600 Libel
Suit

Judge Charles A. Pollock this after
noon received work from Judge A. I.
Cole, presiding over the district court
Of Trail county, that the date set for
the trial OF L. e. George, editor Of The
Hillsboro Banner, charged with libel
by Capt. B. c. Boyd of Company L
of Hillsboro, that the case has been
called for Wednesday morning. With
Atty. Charles Lyche of Hatton. Judge
Pollock will represent the plaintiff.
Sues For 5000.
Captain Boyd has brought suit
against the editor of The Banner for
the sum of $1,000 for the publication Of
an article under the caption, "B. G.
Boyd, Stand Up, Hillsboro Citizens
Want to Know What Has Become Of
Company LIS Relief Fund" A retrac-
tion OF the article printed under that
caption was demanded by the captain
soon after his return from the border,
but the retraction did not meet with
the requirements.
Suggests EmbezzIement.
In the article, the captain was asked
to explain what he has done with the
sum OF 5000 contributed by the citi-
zens, one portion of the printed article
stating that the people demand that
the head officer give an explanation 2
According to attorneys for the plain
tiff, the article is suggestive of
embezzlement throughout.
Amount Apportioned in Food.
Shortly before the return Of the
state regiment from the border, Hills
boro citizens contributed the sum Of
$500 to the members OF their company.
Under government regulations each
member Of the company was allowed
but 29 cents meal and there were
time when the members of the COM
pany wanted fruit and other provisions.
When Captain Boyd received the
donation, he apportioned 1t to food
among the members, rather than giv-
ing each member his apportionment in
cash. Under army regulations, he was
compelled to furnish a statement Of
the expenditures of all outside moneys
received, to the government, which he
did, but in the haste of the men to
leave the border and the accusation
brought on by the publication Of the
article in The Banner. he never pre-
pared a statement for the citizens OF
Hillsboro.
The article in The Banner asked the
captain what he did with an amount
of $50 and II he invested it in an auto
mobile. The paper later published an
article stating somewhat Of a retrae-
tion In this particular charge.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
'CONVICTS SET
FIRE TO PRISON
AT JOLIET, ILL.
Guards Unable to Quell Riot
Which Begins at Break
fast Table
FEDERAL TROOPS
ARE SUMMONED
Lax Discipline Has Existed
{ At Prison For Some
Time
(By Associated Press.l

Joliet, Ill, June 5.-One Of the most
persistent riots in its history kept the
state prison in a state of siege today.
After six hours Of fire and violence,
despite the presence of a battalion of
the First Illinois infantry, 200 of the
1900 convicts remained herded in a
corner of the prison wall, hemmed in
by bayonets in the hands Of soldiers.
At noon a battalion of the First
Illinois infantry arrived. Two addi-
tional companies have been sent for.
Prisoners were hen1med in alleyways
and angles formed by buildings.
Flames barred entrance to one cell
house. Forbearance Of the soldiers
was due to the entreaty Of the warden
that there be no shooting unless as a
last resort. A guard named Hayward
was injured by a bullet rebounding
from a wall.
Joliet, ILL.,, June 5.-Serious rioting
broke out this morning. Five buildings
were set on fire. Companies e and F
of the First Illinois infantry now in
federal service and camped near here
were called to assist the guards in
quelling the disturbance.
The penitentiary is in the outskirts
Of the city. The three fire companies
Wnlcn Responded TO the alarm met Op-
position from the convicts who used
bricks and tools stolen from the imple-
ment house to repel them. There were
some knives also.
The buildings fired were the rattan
and chair factories which are Of con-
siderable size, the chapel, oil house
and lumber shops which are smaller
structures within the big enclosure.
There are 1900 convicts and the situa-
ton was soon beyond the guards.
r. A. Bowen, temporary warden,
telegraphed to Governor Lowden for
military assistance.
For some time there have been re-
ports of lax discipline at the prison
and the conditions were recently
investigated by legislative commits
sion. Warden Zimmer resigned some
time ago to go to another position in
Chicago, his home.
The disorder first made itself ap-
parent at breakfast. Dishes were hurl-
ed at guards, tables overturned and the
convicts surged into the grounds. They
grabbed what missiles they could and
obtained more from the implement
house. They set fire to the rattan shop
twice, the first blaze having proved
abortive. Other fires followed. The
firemen from this city responded but
were opposed by the convicts who
threw volleys of bricks at them or
engaged in personal encounters. Chief
Roy was knocked down but was rescu-
ed. The battle was proceeding brisk
ly when the soldiers arrived.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
FARGO TO SEND
DELEGATION OF
SEVEN TONIGHT
Grand Council United Com
mercial Travlers to Meet
at OWatOnna

Seven members of the Fargo coun-
Gil Of the United Commercial Travellers
will leave this evening on No. of the
Northern Pacific for st. Paul and
thence to owatonna. Mimi, to attend
the grand council meeting which will
be held for three days, commencing
June Z.
In the Fargo delegation will be
Thomas D. Hughes. past senior coun-
selor and delegate to the grand coun-
Gil; w. L. Grasse, past grand COUNSEL
or; Postmaster George w. Wilkinson,
past senior counselor; j. p. Gleason,
secretary; j. F. McGrann. grand page;
C. H. Baker, past senior counselor and
a delegate to the grand council, and
Andrew Hammered, senior counselor.
Other members OF the lodge may
decide between now and train time
whether they will attend.
John L. George, of Bismarck, grand
sentinel of the North Dakota Minne-
sofa jurisdiction. wired Secretary
Gleason this afternoon, that he will
arrive in Fargo this afternoon, en-
route to the grand council.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
Exceed Estimate of Fargo
Enrolment City;s Men OF
Conscribt Age ProUesLoydl
Early Morning
Rush to Booths
No Disorders

At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon,
1,428 men of conscript age had
registered in Fargo.
Reports from the various regis
tration booths at that hour indi-
cate that the men still were regis
tering quite rapidly, although the
great bulk of the registrants had
reported.
The registration booths do not
close until 9 o'clock tonight, so it
is indicated that fully 1,700 to
/ 300 men will be registered.
The total registration in Fargo
may reach 1000. Many men, it is
known, anticipate registering dur
ing the evening hours, after their
work.
Registrations by wards at 2 80
O'Clock follow:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
QUESTION RIGHT OF
ALIEN ENEMIES TO SUE
Defendants in 100000 Action Plead
Money Might Be Used Against
United States.
fBv Aseociated Press.l

New York. June 5.-Justice John
Ford. in the New York supreme court
yesterday took under consideration the
plea OF attorneys for New York
brokerage firm that suit against
them by residents OF Germany may be
dismissed as the money received from
the judgment, il obtained, might be
used against the United States. The
matter came up in an action by Mar
tin and Leopold Rotherath of Frank
fort on -the- Main, Germany, against
Hertzfeld and Stern to recover $780,
600 alleged to have been squandercd in
speculation by the Germans brother
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05

Fargo's men Of conscript age went to
the registration places today in large
numbers, with an unusually heavy
early morning enrolment that indi-
ciated previous estimates that 1880
would list, would be passed.
Throughout North Dakota. according
to reports made to United States Mar
shall S. j. Doyle, registration proceeded
in a very orderly manner, and at
o'clock this afternoon, not single re-
port of anti ti-registration sentiment had
developed.
Fargos registration places, when they
opened at o'clock this morning, were
lined with men ready to enroll them
selves, and in practically every regis
tration place, the first two and one
half hours found the registrars con-
stantly engaged. 3.
Two-thirds in Early.
I'VE figured that about two-thirds Of
all the men. Of conscript age had regis
tered at IL o'clock" said ]. P. Hardy,
president Of the Fargo Home Defense
league, at noon. Several registration
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05

places had sent in calls for more but
tons, the original supply being exhaust
ed, and indications are that 1t will re-
quire an additional order of buttons to
supply all the men who have listed
themselves, as we want every man who
has enrolled, to have button"
Some Early Arrivals.
At the public library registration
booth, the first man to register, Oscar
Elmer Olson, was on hand at six o'clock,
a full hour before the polling place had
opened.
In other wards. early arrivals are also
reported and in practically every in-
stance. men were awaiting an opportu-
Continued on Page Two.)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
TWO CLAY COUNTY TOWNS
GALL FOR MORE CARDS.

Registration in Clay county, Min
nesota, Is progressing quietly and
no trouble had been reported at
noon. Calls for extra supplies of
cards were received from Hawley
and Downer, where railroad con-
struction crews are registering.
This morning. Dep. Sheriff George
Mcdonald went to Downer and this
afternoon Sheriff Dan w. McDon-
aid went to Hawley to deliver the
extra cards to the registrars.
At noon the total number of reg
istrations in Moorhead was 1S3,
with the following number in each
ward:
First ward ...ssss..ss.s.ss. 27
Second ward .s...ss...s.... So
Third ward ................. 80
Fourth ward ........... IL
These are exclusive OF the regis
trations made by absentees through
the Office of the sheriff.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
Patriotic Mass Meeting at Fargo
Auditorium in Honor of Enrolled Men

Fargo patriotic meeting planned
enrolled held
auditorium tonight
All enrolled
will be admitted to the auditorium
brief address by Dr. r. A. Beard coupled with patriotic
Fargo should make tonights meeting patriotic
Reports will be received from the the total number
after 9 O'Clock, when the registration booths close.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
Would DIsmombsr Russia.

Copenhagen, via London, June 5s-
A program for the general dismems
berment Of Russia was put forward at
a meeting at Essen of the newly form
ed Rheinisch Westphalian branch of
the independent committee for a Ger
man peace, the organization OF the
Pan Germans. Blood and iron was the
keynote OF the meeting and the speak
ers advocated far reaching plans for
German territorial aggrandizement.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
Great Big Wonder Working
Rain Hits Western Section

Bismarck, N d. June 5A steady rain that fallen since
o'clock this morning from Beach Valley City
lions the southern half Of the state advises Commissioner Of
Agriculture Hagan.
The crops Of New Salem especially rain
An inch of rainfall reported Dickinson clock
half an inch at Bismarck at noon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
Approve Council.

Berlin, via London, June 5.-The
following statement has been issued
at official headquarters in the east un-
der date Of May 80:
The chief commander has approved
the formation OF a confidential coun-
Gil in Lithuania, composed Of the most
prominent Lithuanians."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
Fiahta OF Sub.

London, June 5.-Tha American
steamship Mongolia fired four shots
on June / at q German submarine
which discharged q torpedo at the
liner. Neither Of the vessels was
damaged.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
Airplane Raid n Progress.

London, June 5.-OmciaI announce
ment Is made that an airplane raid Is
now IN progress over the Ben eakuv
ary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
AppaaI For Peace.

Petrograd, via London, June g.
The council of soldiers and workmen's
delegates today sent a statement to the
Socialist party and to trade unions OF
the world, repeating its appeal to the
people OF the world to unite in resolute
action in favor of peace and which 1t
inscribed on its banner: Peace with
out annexations or indemnittes on the
basis of rights of nations to decide
their own destinies."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05

London, June 6.-A decree issued In
appeals to desertsrs to return to the
colors before July is. Those who do
so may look for ameloriation of pun
ishment or for pardon II they show
themselves worthy in the field.
The enemy will regard this appeal
as a sign Of difficulty in filling the
ranks but as q matter OF fact IL In
only an instance of the emperors Glenn
ency," the appeal says.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
Total
Enrolled

Enrolled
First ward ................ 105
Second ward ...............151
Third ward ..... .112
Fourth ward, LIST precinct =. .1S1
Fourth ward, End precinct :. .173
Fifth ward, 1st precinct .... .220
Fifth ward, End precinct .19O
Sixth ward .107
Seventh ward, 1st precinct :. 95
Seventh ward, End precinct ..1O4
Total ...................142 1923
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
Les. Than HaIf sueceasfuI.

Paris, June Son twenty occasions
last month French merchantmen came
in contact with German submarines.
Eight torpedo attacks resulted in the
sinking OF vessels.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
First Arrest Rsportsd.

washington, June b.-The first
word of trouble at the registration
booths reached the department of JUS
tice at 1880 o'clock in a dispatch
announcing an arrest at Providence,
r. l.
At noon today the registration was
proceeding all over the country with
out reports OF disturbances or unto
ward incident.
No resistance had been reported in
the hill counties of the south where
organized resistance was threatened,
nor in the large cities where organized
propaganda was active.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-05
n. M. w. Threatan.

Lansing, Mich., June 5.-Governor
Sleeper today wired orders to the
commanding officer of Company NJ,
Thirty-third Michigan infantry at
Marquette to hurry to Negaunee, a
nearby mining town, with 25 national
guards. Reports from Negaunee to
the governor said that !. w. w. agita-
tors were threatening to forcibly op-
pose registration.