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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
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SOUTH AMERICAN SITUATION.
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The two most impO ctant South American
states-Argentine and Br azil-have definitely de-
cided to back up the Uniteo States in the waI with
Germany. The remaining st ares seem to be about
equally divided, with Chill, the largest of these
inclined to lean toward the Kaiser. At least, the
note Chill recently sent to Brazil, notifying that
Republic that the step it took in breaking Oft re-
lations with Germany created a "de plorable condi-
tion," leads to the belief that the German element
still controls in that republic.
Of course, it doesn't much matter regarding
the inclination of Chill, Mexico and several Of the
other dissenters. They cannot help Germany and
cannot harm us appreciably, unless submarine
bases are permitted to form along their coastlines.
The American government IN recent years
held great stock in Pan-Americanism." Our gov
eminent not only let it be known to the world that
it would fight to uphold the Monroe Doctrine
which is of inestimable benefit to South America
but courted and favored a close understanding
with all South American republics and encouraged
them to work out their salvation along the highest
planes of civilized effort.
1t has been a distressing fact that some OF
these republics have not reciprocated much. Some
of them were even opposed to the Monroe Doc
trine and resented it as an assumption of Ameri-
can protection that was not wanted, in spite of the
fact that not one of these republics would be able
to stand on it's own feet if thrust into a war with
a frst-class power.
However,, our efforts for an agreeable Pan
Americanism has been like bread thrown upon the
waters, which it was hoped would return in due
course. The fact that Brazil and the Argentine,
as we'll as Bolivia and some of the other South
American states, Immediately fell in with us in
the war against Germany, giving us at least the
prestige of their moral support, inclines us to the
belief that Pan-Americanism is not an idle dream,
but is a fact that all nations of the world must
consider.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
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UNIVERSAL SERVICE AND WAR.

War, at best is bloody business. The side with
the better organization will be ahead of the game
all the time.
For the United States to adopt the volunteer
system, with its imperfections, is an error which
will mean more blood. Every man should be at
the disposal of the government. Such is demo-
cracy.
To be at the disposal of the government men
should be organized for effective service, other
wise confusion will prevail, trades will suffer and
the war will drag. This will mean more blood.
Whenever the leaders of a democratic party
speak for their country those who have enjoyed
its liberties should not deny their services wher-
ever the government wants them. If they do
deny the obligation and shirk the duty they should
be conscripted. Not to ~conscript them means
more blood.
The principle of universal service, with selec-
tive draft, renders every man the soldier of his
country. Some will be in the trenches amid great
peril while others remain at home to keep alive
the life of the nation, so that its full strength
may be exerted. If none remained behind it
would mean more blood.
If some are to stay at home why should not
the government select those who are to remain
and leave the necessary workers at their jobs and
take the dispensible men for the army? Why
Should the men who are not aiding their country
in its economic struggle remain at home simply
because those who choose not to volunteer? To
let them shirk means more blood.
AAnAAAn
Some persons are such chronic kickers it looks
as if they're marking time.
A woman appeared on the streets the other
day with . potato on her hat, and was promptly
pinched for grand larceny.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02

THE "SELECTIVE DRAFT"
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n ScieCIlNS Qidll is llOb ike q regular QTalC.
If it were it wouldn't be called "selective," though
the difference probably has escaped the attention
of most people.
The ~selective draft is one where the efficient
men in factory end farm are left alone. They will
not be drafted for the army. The experience of
the allies has shown US that an efficient factory
Of farm laborer is more valuable to the govern
ment in his place in factory Or on farm than in the
ranks, thus giving way for an inefficient man in
factory or farm.
The allies have asked the United States to CO.
operate financially and industrial first first; and
this cannot be done if the efficient men are taken
from factory or farm.
They found this out, much to their cost.
The modern state must be run like a huge ma
chine in wartime, and to have good soldiers is not
enough-there must be good men manning the in
dustries likewise. For without them ION the
Jobs the work of the armies is nullifed.
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WAY OF AN EGG.
This time last year eggs were selling in the
neighborhood of rs cents a dozen in the large
markets Of the country. April eggs last year were
stored in the cold storage plants at % cents a
dozen. This year eggs have been bought up
wholesale and retail-up to 35 cents a dozen and
stored in the plants. This means that when the
cold storage works disgorge themselves next Win
ter eggs will smash the high records Of last winter.
Egg experts predict that they will go up to eighty
cents a dozen, and some say a dollar a dozen might
be reached.
All Of which is Just one more good reason why
the federal government should in all justice to the
public regulate the cold storage plants. There is
more reason why it should do this than it's method
of regulating tobacco storage and seeing to it that
whiskey is kept in bond.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02
BIRTH OF A NATION,
TO BE AT ENFIELD

It will be welcome news to dwellers
hereabouts that D. w. Griffith s gigan-
/tlc military spectacle, "The Birth Of
Nation, is to be presented at Enfield
n. c., exactly as it was at the Liberty
Theatre, New York, for more than a
year and in all Of the larger cities Of
America. The complete D. W. Griff-
it'll touring organization, including a
symphony orchestra Of twenty select
ed musicians, is to be brought to the
Grand Theatre under a special guaran-
tee arrangement with the local man
agement for a two days engagement,
beginning Monday, Nov. 18th.
A matinee will be given daily and
seats for all performances will be
placed on sale, at Harrison Drug Co.,
Monday, Nov 9Th. The engagement Of
'The Birth Of a Nation'' is the most
important theatrical event ever un-
dertaken in Enfield and special efforts
are being made to ensure the comfort
Of out-of-town patrons.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02
WOMEN TORTURED!
Suffer terribly with corns because of
high heels, but why

Suffer terribly with corns because OF
high heels, but why
care now.
Women wear high heels which buckle
up their toes and they suffer terribly
from corns. Women then proceed to
trim these pests, seeking relief but they
hardly realize the terrible danger from
infection, says Cincinnati authority.
Corns can easily be lifted out with
the fingers if you will get from any
drug store quarter Of an ounce Of
drug called freezone. This is sufficient
to remove every hard or soft corn >or
callus from one's feet. You simply ap-
ply few drops directly upon the ten
der, aching corn or callus. The sore
ness is relieved at once and soon the
entire corn or callus, root and all, lifts
out without one particle of pain.
This freezone is sticky substance
which dries in moment. It just
shrivels up the corn without 1nf1aming
or even irritating the surrounding It's
sue or skin. Tell your wife about this.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

MIR. and Mrs. w. D. Harden returned
from their bridal trip this week and
were rendered a reception by the
bride s parents Mr.. and Mrs Register
to which was invited a few of the
friends of the young couple.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02
For a Weak Stomach.

AS a general rule all you need to do
is to adopt diet suited to your age
and occupation and to keep your bow
els regular. When you feel that yon
have eaten too much and when consti-
pated, take one of Chamberlain s Tab
lets.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

LOST-Black and White Cameo. The
only one in town, lost yesterday after
noon between Mrs. J. E. Bowers resi-
dence, Hoffman s store and The Dixie
Theatre. Liberal reward for return of
same or information leading to the re-
covery. The Commonwealth. 1O-31-tf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr. J. c. Riddick drove back from
Tarboro the new eight cylinder Cadil-
lac for Messrs. Sam and Mamie Hoff
may, which he delivered last night. It
is certainly a beautiful car.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr.. G. c. Weeks was obliged to go
home to bed yesterday and today is
still confined to his house, though it is
said his case is not serious
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr.. N. A. Riddick continues about
the same. He passed a fair night but
hehad bad coughing spell this morn
ing which shook him considerably. He
seems to maintain his strength how
ever.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02
SCHOOL NOTES.

The seventh grade had charge Of the
exercises this morning by giving
play.
The exercises were opened by re-
peating the Lords Prayer and the
twenty-third psalm.
The play was entitled "The Fairy
and the Witch.'' Most Of the grade
took part in this play the leading char
acters were:
White Fairy ------ Katherine Shields
Black Witch - Eta Dunn
Mirth Lois Speed
Jollity Reva Britt
Noctis - Walter ParamOre
Children-Juliet Smith, Blanche Han
cock, Sarah burlington and Agnes
Allsbrook
The play was very pretty indeed,
for the children to get up inside Of
school, also with their lessonss.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Messrs. Sam and w. B. Strickland, j
f. Brown and Allan Cleary motored
over to Tarboro late yesterday after
noon and took in the fair last night.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Everybody was nodding all the time
at the fair, for all Scotland Neck was
there, and it gave the bald headed man
q cold taking off his hat so often to
salute the many Scotland Neck beau
ues On the fair ground yesterday
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr.. Mamie Hoffman drove his new
eight cylinder Cadillac to Tarboro at
noon today and had as his guests, Mr.
and Mrs. L. H. Kitchin, Mrs. W. H.
hltchin, Mrs. A. P. Kitchin, Mrs. Kath-
leen Kelley and Mrs. S. A. Dunn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

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Mr.. Charlie Pierce left this morning
for Avoca.
Mr. C. T. Baker left for Plymouth
this morning.
Mr.. Hathaway Pierce left this morn
inc for Avoca.
Mrs. B. G. Neblett left this morning
for Suffolk to spend few days.
Mr.. W. T. Warf, left this morning
for Rocky Mount.
Mr.. J. A. Bland spent yesterday in
town on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Lawrence were
seen in the crowd yesterday at the
fair.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Ray Boyette, Miss
Kate Boyette and Mrs. G. G.. Boyette
were visitors at the Tarboro fair yes
terday.
Messrs. Macon Hoggard and C. E.
Tadlock. Misses Wilkinson and Eva
Moore took in the fair yesterday.
Mr. julie Pittman with Miss Rebecca
Bradley were seen on the fair grounds
yesterday.
Twenty thousand people is sa fair
estimate of the number that attended
the Coastal Plain Fair yesterday.
Mr.. J. D. Ray left for Weldon this
morning to spend the day there on
business.
Mr. Ernest Applewhite passed
through town this morning on his way
to the Tarboro Fair.
Mr. Pritchard accompanied by Misse
Code and Della Purvis motored. tt
town this morning from Hamilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Station, Mr.. ant
Mrs Claude Station, and Misses Alic
S4a4o, ,,,1 Corpo1;, E1mon1c took II
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs j. A. Station, Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Station, and Misses Alice
Station and Cornelia Edmonds took in
the fair at Tarboro yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02
LOCAL, NEWS ITEMS OF
GENERAL INTEREST.

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Mr.. Charlie Pierce left this morning
for Avoca.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr.. Pritchard accompanied by Misses
Code and Della Purvis motored. to
town this morning from Hamilton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Lawrence were
seen in the crowd yesterday at the
fair.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr.. J. A. Bland spent yesterday in
town on business.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr.. W. T. Warf, left this morning
for Rocky Mount.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr.. Ernest Applewhite passed
through town this morning on his way
to the Tarboro Fair.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. D. Ray Boyette, Miss
Kate Boyette and Mrs. G. G. Boyette
were visitors at the Tarboro fair yes
terday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr. C. T. Baker left for Plymouth
this morning.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr.. Hathaway Pierce left this morn
ing for Avoca.
Mrs. 3. G. Neblett left this morning
for Suffolk to spend few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-14

ExCongressman "Gussie" Gardner OF
Massachusetts, is a good example of the
American patriot of the old school
When the war broke out Gardner was
representing Massachusetts in the lower
house of Congress and his desire for serv-
ing his country caused him to tender his
resignation from that position in order
to enter military service. He was given
the rank of colonel and was assigned as
adjutant of the National Guard organ
hations of Georgia, Alabama and Missis
sippi After serving in that capacity for
some time Gardner voluntarily took re-
sluction in grade from colonel to major in
order to become attached to contingent
going to the front in France And so the
former congressman, a man of wealth
and influence at home, is willingly giving
up the easy life in order to do service in
the field for his country. We call that
real patriotism.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-14
GETTING OUT THE PAPER.

Commenting on the issuing of special
Christmas edition of his papers, the editor
of the st. Johnsbury Caledonian takes
the opportunity to speak highly of the
work contributed by the mechanical
force of that newspaper, saying: "Shut
from public view and public knowledge,
they made almost superhuman efforts to
produce the large and interesting edi-
ton"
We doubt not that the credit was as
well deserved as it was well conferred
1t is so in every newspaper Office and in
all departments of the work The public
knows little, or almost nothing, of what
is going on in the grimy interior of the
printshop; all that the people know is
that the paper comes out at practically
the same time each day and that they
pay so much a copy or so much year
for the finished product. Further than
that they have no interest, apparently.
They simply want their paper and they
want it on time.
Perhaps if they knew what goes on in
side the walls of printing office on rush
days they might be little more tolerant
of the unintentional mistakes, of the in
complete news (sometimes), of the tardy
appearance of the paper on the street
and of the many other evidences of hast
ily-constructed work. They might know
that dozen or a score of advert isers
were dilatory in bringing in their copy
for change of advertisements; thst some
essential part of the mechanical equip |
ment had broken down. that the electric
power was shut off from the machines |
for considerable stretch of time: that /!
important cogs in the administrative |
force were temporarily absent from some |
cause or other, thus throwing added bur
den on those who remained; that the
telegraph or telephone service had be-
come crippled, adding its bit to the nerve .
strain of those whose business it is to get
the paper out in the best possible shape 1
and in time to catch the 2 80 p. m. train.
the stage over the mountain, or some 4
other medium of conveyance; that a
thousand and one lesser perplexities had
arisen Unexpectedly to handicap the
daily grind of turning out newspaper.
But the public knows nothing of these
things So it sometimes is impatient
over the shortcomings of the newspapers
Therefore, we feel like seconding the SEN
timent briefly expressed by our St.
Johnsbury contemporary; "Shut from
public view and public knowledge. they
made almost superhuman efforts to pro-
duce the large and interesting edition"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-14

To Montpelier belongs the honor of en-
pertaining the Vermont State Teachers
association next year to make up for the
loss of the privilege this year because of
an epidemic in Washington county. The
1918 convention ought to be made rec
ord breaker both in attendance and in
the attractiveness of the program.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-14

A $3.50 per annum postmaster's job in
the town of Gilmore is going a-begging
for want of applicants. There is no won
der that people are not jumping at the
chance $3.50 per year is not very at
tractive stipend.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-14

The Northfield News has heard that
snow starts up business Mortified
must be rushed to death with business
just now.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-14

MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
10 the use for republication Of oil news dis.
patches credited to II or not otherwise credited
in this paper and also the local news published
therein.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-14

Joining the Red Cross is doing only a
small part of your bit in this war, but
you ought to do it nevertheless.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-14

Just II Coats in all; 2, 3; 3, A; 2,
5; 2, 6; 2, 8; 10; LIP; 5, ID; 5,
Ia; 3, Is; l, II. These are Coats
that sold from S. to $3.50 and
are now priced 1895, S4.95, $685.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-14
TO ENTER
TRAP SHOOTING MEET
WH Enter Telegraph Tournament
With Eight Other cities OF Inland
Empire; Begins Next sunday.

At a meeting of spoTtsmen of Pen
dleton last night it was decided -
enter into the telegraph trap-shoot-
ing tournament with eight other cit
les of the inland empire. The tourna-
ment begins next Sunday and contin-
ues for nine sundays or until each
team has met every other team.
Each city will be allowed to enter
as many men as il wishes but only
the five highest scores count in the
team score. However, a record is to
be kept OF every individual score to
determine the awarding OF the trO-
phies and the amateur championship.
The scores will be wired in to Spo-
kane each sunday night
The cities entered in the tourna-
ment are Lewiston. Pomeroy. Palouse,
Kellogg, Spokane, wallace. SunnySide,
Potlstch. Garfield. Pendleton. The
league has been organized largely
through the personal efforts OF Gus
Peret. expert marksman with the Pc
ters Cartridge Co, who is now IN the
city.
Permission has been given Pendle-
ton to enroll trapshooters from other
towns Of Umatilla county In the local
team and already several have signed
up. About thirty-five have 50 far
signified their intention OF eompet-
ing, Among the number are Earl
Coutts, Henry RosenberE. DR.. J. r.
sharp Or. F. L. Ingram. George w.
jackson. Fred F'ullington CUmatiilal.
W. W. Hoch. Horace Stillman. Bob X.
Sanders. Charles Hamilton. Jack Glib
son. Joe Gibson. Al Despair. Jack Al
len. C. I. Ia Dow. ]. Hamley. John
Hamley. Jr., Fred T. Bloch. ID. y.
Phelps. W. n Matlock. J l. vaughan.
Frank Sullivan. W. L. Boynton.
Brooke Dickson. McNurlen CUmatu-
la. W. u. Humphrey and Albert
Humphrey
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-14
CITY SUPERINTENDENT
PARK IS REELECTED
VIII Have Supervision OF school for
Another Year: Survey OF Finances
shows $4,000 Spent During the
Year.

City Superintendent A. T. Park was
last night reelected by the school
board to have the supervision OF the
schools another year. The election
of other teachers will be held at a
later meeting
Supt Park now receives $500 a
year but the board is considering
making a raise in nearly all OF the
salaries because of the high cost of
living.
The principal matter at the regular
meeting last evening was the consid-
Grafton of ways and means. sur
vey of the finances showed that to
date approximately $4,000 had been
spent during the year with further
contracted debt Of $4,000. This will
leave about $4,000 on hand to take
care OF the sinking fund and other
expenses. II is anticipated that there
will be a balance of about $4,000 which
Is about equivalent to the balance with
whichthe term was started. Inasmuch
as materials have advanced in price,
the board considers this very salts
factory.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-14

HOBOKEN. Feb. 14-Bernstorff.
with a hundred and seventy five Ger
man consuls and diplomatic Officers
arrived and boarded the steamship
Frederick Eighth. Secret service men
and a hundred and fifty deputies
guarded the party.
man claiming to be a cousin of
Prince Frederick Wilhelm" attempt
ed to hand Bernstorff a letter. He
gave the name of Alfred Hopkins. He
talked wildly. The letter said: ''I am
a cousin of Prince Frederick Wilhelm
and seek a chance to explain. For
Gods sake refuse to call me to shoul-
der a gun in the cause" II was signed
Frederick Hohenze1lern.
Bernstorff posed for photograph
ers and movies. The party entered
thirteen limousines after leaving the
train and rode three block to the
wharf A stockade was built around
the steamer. Guards refused to pass
strangers. except those whom Bern
storff designated.
Port Collector Malone spent the
night on the steamer police boat
carrying a machine gun patrolled the
nearby waters. dozen policemen
were aboard. Secret service chief
FLYNN and aides accompanied Bern
storff when he boarded the ship. He
remained until sailing time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-02-14
THREE BIG LINERS
SAFELY THROUGH
GERMAN BLOCKADE
Adriatic and GermaniA Reach
Liverpool, Carpathia Enters
New York Harbor.

NEW YORK. Feb. 14.-Three big
liners ran the blockade, the white
Star lined Adriatic reached Liverpool
Monday with fOrty-four passengers,
one of whom was an American tn,
Cunard liner CaRpathia entered New
York hay this morning. The Cnnar,I
liner Germansa has reached Liverpool.
She carried munitions and fOOdstuffs.
The Adriatic was the lagest vessel
OF the line. She arrived hpproxi-
mateIy on scheduled time. The fact
that she carried a large consignment
of munitions caused great anxiety
here. The American was G. W. I'd
rlger of san Francisco.
The French Iiner Rochambeau left
New York FEBRUARY fourth and IL
still i'm the danger zone. The Ro-
is en- route to Bordeaux
She carries twenty-six Americans and