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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
Summer School
At The University

Chapel Hill, July 3.-The Uni
versity Of North Carolina Sum-
mer School is now nearly half
through it's work. The present
session, which will end on July
81, has been one Of the best in
the history Of the school. 1t has
been characterized by careful
study and hard work. Most Of
the students, both men and wo-
men, who have come here, have
come to spend the six weeks,
and a large number are pursuing
work for credit. The work Of
the summer school has actually
become an integral part of the
year work and is being recogn-
lied as such. Every facility is
now offered for carrying Oh
studies in the same manner as
in the winter term. SO far
nearly 500 students have been
enrolled, and the added enroll
ments for the remainder Of the
term will probably carry the at
tendance past the 1000 mark
a noteworthy achievement in the
face Of present world conditions.
One Of the coming events Of
interest is the High School In
stitute, July 900. This is the
first teachers institute ever
held in the State for high school
teachers, and from the number
Of letters now coming daily to
Director Walker, it may be
judged that the idea has struck
courses and conferences will be
arranged, and everything posi-
BILE done to focus attention on
the problems of instruction in
the high school. The institute is
primarily for high school teach
ers, principals and superintend-
ents. A second elemeptary in
stitute will be held at the same
time. The first teachers ;nsti-
tute came to an end last Friday
with a perfect attendance for
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
COMMONWEALTH
TAKES 4TH OFF

The staff Of the Common
wealth has been very faithful in
serving the public day by day,
and tomorrow being a national
holiday, the afternoon issue Of
The Commonwealth will not ap-
pear, but it will be out as usual
on Thursday afternoon at four
o'clock.
We trust our friends and sub
scribers will appreciate that the
men who work on daily paper
need this day off as much as
anyone in town and so will ex-
cuse the loss of the days paper.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
RED CROSS
CONTRIBUTION

The magnificent response Of
people Of Scotland Neck to the
bed Cross, in which $2,722.66
was subscribed in a few hours,
IS highly to be commended and
shows the deep interest the COM
munity has as a whole in the
stirring world events, and also
that the people are alive to the
necessity Of providing for those
who will offer their lives in sup
port Of the honor Of their coun-
try.
There will be other means
whereby the funds will be aug
mented so that the estimate of
So 600 for Scotland Neck is not
"a wide stretch Of imagination.
.Thursday evening a local tai
ent play will come here from
Weldon in the interest Of the
Red Cross movement for the
county.
Friday the Demorest Stock
Company, that is playing under
canvass, will donate the entire
proceeds Of Fridays perform
ance to the local Red Cross.
Next week it is possible thai
Miss Dicie Howell will arrange
a concert program for the bene
fit Of the Red Cross local work
Since last report the following
subscription have been received
which makes the present tota
$2,754.66.
Mrs. Mullin $1,000
G. G. Weeks $500.
J. B. Hall $1,000.
IS. c.. Pegram $500.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
HALIFAX EXPECTS
A BIG CROWD

Great effort has been made
throughout the county to get a
great attendance at the celebra-
ton tomorrow, the Fourth Of
July, at the great patriotic rally,
which is to be held VI er the aus
pieces Of the Halifax council Of
defence
Hon. Tasker Pope, Of Warren
ton and Judge Albert Sox, Of
Raleigh, will be the speakers.
The purpose is to arouse the
people to their responsibilities
in the war, and to acquaint those
who have given little thought to
the subject, that the United
States is at war with foreign
power.
The ladies Of the Red Cross
will serve sandwiches, the pro-
ceeds Of which will be devoted to
the cause.
At II o'clock promptly the
exercises will begin, and every
citizen, be he merchant, banker,
farmer or whatever vocation, is
asked to be present that the
county may be an unit in what
ever work may be required of
the people Of this country.
A large list Of committeeman
have charge Of the exercises, and
weather permitting, some 20 cars
will go from here, though it will
be very fitting that those who
have no machines should go on
the morning train and return in
the afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
NAVAL PROMO
TON OF CITIZEN

Lieutenant Commander G.. S.
Bryan is the new and we'll de-
served title Of George Cloan
Bryan, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. S.
Bryan, Of this town, who has
been senior lieutenant Of the U.
S. S. Monocacy, attached to the
Asiatic station.
An honor Of greater signific-
ance is the fact the Commander
Bryan has also been appointed
member Of the staff Of Admiral
Knight, and further title Of fleet
engineer Of the entire Asiatic
feet.
A letter to hand today, dated
May 20, from Manila, stated that
the fleet would move June 1(
making a cruise south Of the
Philippines.
Commander Bryan graduated
from Annapolis, since which
time he has made rapid progress
in the navy, and secured fol
himself an enviable record in his
profession.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
ENGLAND'S COAL CONTROL
LER PLANS FOR WINTER.
(BY UNITED PRESS)

London, July 3.-Having pass
ed through the third winter of
the war without a serious coal
shortage, England is today pre-
1918.
The Coal Controller is plan
for dealing with the country S
supply, the question Of labor, and
Of public economy.
More than a quarter Of mil
lion miners enlisted i nthe Array
during the first two years and 4
half. Approximately a million
were engaged before the war. As
result the mining industry was
seriously weakened, and the out
put of ccal greatly diminished.
National service will probably
be extended to cover this field Of
operations during the Summer
and Fall, but the Controller is
going much deeper into the ques-
ton Of supply and demand. He
is tracing the consignments of
coal from the pits to their con
sumers, ascertaining how far the
fuel has to be transported, and
how it is taken from the various
collieries to the various consum-
ers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
RACE RIOT AT
EAST ST. LOUIS
DEATH AND FLAMES DEVA STATE A BEAUTIFUL. ILL
NoIs CITY WITH PEOPLE WILD FOR
SLAUGHTER
MANY HUNDREDS ARE INJURED
(By UNITED PRESS)

East st. Louis, ILL.,, July 81
The sun rose Oh city fire swept
and running with blood.
Hundreds of negroes are be-
lieved to be dead. More than
five hundred have been injured
as the result of one of the worst
race riots in the history of the
country.
The city is under martial law.
The soldiers it is believed have
the situation in hand.
The fire loss is estimated at
81, 100000.
Only two white men, detec-
tive Colledge and William
Keyss, a hardware merchant, are
known to be dead, though scores
are in the hospitals.
The mob at eight o'clock last
night numbered 10000, and the
frantic appeals Of Mayor Mol
man, whose life was threatened
several times, proved mavailins.
"Black Valley the negro
tenement belt which runs
through the heart Of the city,
was a mass of flames by seven
O clock.
Hundreds Of negroes crowded.
in their homes until driven out
by the flames. AS they ran they
were shot down, and the bodies
dragged to Capoka creek and
thrown in.
A number of we'll dressed
white women led the mobs, and
kicked and beat the dead bodies
with stones and clubs.
Two nineteen year old girls
beat aged negroes to death with
their shoes.
The city was plunged in dark
ness when both blacks and whites
cut the electric wires, SO that the
blacks could not escape, and the
whites could so evade militia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03

from incomes, the exemption be-
ing $1,000 for single men and
$1,000 for married men. Excess
profits will contribute 1928, OOO,-
900, distilled and rectifed spirits
will be assessed Sill, 100000,
fermented liquors $44, 100000,
soft drinks 100000 and to-
bacco products $50, 100000 lin
the latter the poor mans stogie is
excepted.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
Senate Wrangles
Over Triffles
(By United Press

Washington, July 3.-With
wet and "dry' fight growing
III bitterness, and with the shad-
ow Of the new cloture rule over
the chamber the senate does not
appear in very good mood when
it resumed debate on the food
control bill this morning.
A fresh revolt appeared to be
senators learned that cotton had
dropped eight points as the re-
suit Of the cotton control
amendment of yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
REPERATI0N IS
ASKED GERMANY
(By United Press(

Buenos Aires, July 3-Argen-
tine instructed her minister to
Germany to demand immediate
PREPARATION and indemnities pro
missed for the sinking Of the Ar
gentine steamer Protegido.
According to authoritative II
formation so far Germany has
made no reply nor confirmed
these promises.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
(BY UNITED PRESS)

Washington, July 3. - War,
wealth, incomes, drinks, smokes,
will pay the bulk Of the first
great war tax.
Of the $1,67o,ooo,ooo to be
raised for the war the revenue
bill to be drawn by the senate
finance committee, it is reported
will be $1,277, 100000 Of which
$532, 100000 will be derived
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
RUSSIA HOLDS
-CALATIAATTACK
(By UNITED PhESS)

London, July g. Simultane-
Gus with the Russian attacks
and all allied offensive' is now
expected, since Russia has at
last started to s'do her bit.
Petrograd dispatches detail no
not let up in the Galician at
tack with Bruisiloff still making
gains.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
TWO ATTACKS
BY GERMANS
by UNITED PRESS)

Paris, July 3.-Germany
launched a tremendous often I've
dow at the french lines center
png with two simultaneous
fhrusts on Chemin, south Of Laon
against and around Verdun. Both
attacks failed to gain any
ground the war office asserts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
Drastic Measures
Says Governor
(BY UNITED PRESS)

Springfield, ILL.,, July 3.-"Use
drastic measures, if necessary, to
stop the outrage at East ST..
Louis is the blanket order is
sued by Governor Lowden to
Adiutant General Dickinson, at
East st. Louis shortly before
noon
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
u. S. Troops
Are In Paris
(By UNITED PRESS)

Paris, July "a battalion of
American troops arrived in Paris
early this morning.
Only a moderate crowd greet
ed the visitors, the Parisians be-
ING unadvised Of their coming.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
RUSSIA TAKES
MEN AND GUNS
By UNITED PRESS)

retrograd, July 3.-Siix jilous
a''o three hundred prisoners,
'"ellty-one guns and six ma
enlile guns, with more ground
eoihed, IS the net results of the
russian drive,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
TEUT0NS KNEW OF
RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE
ESPIONAGE OF GERMANY A FINE ART SINCE THE RUS
SLAMS NOT KIN ow THE OFFENSIVE
WAS DUE
AUSTRIANS FRONTLlNES BROKEN
(By William G. Shepherd. ]

By William G.. Shepherd
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent.)
Petrograd, July 3.-Russians
offensive forced the enemy back
across the little stripa river in
Galicia and penetrated three
lines of enemy trenches, besides
taking $500 additional prison
erS.
The war office announcement
indicated sweeping gains every
where including the occupation
of preserve and village heights
southwest Of Zebrov and Kor-
dshuidv.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03

Petrograd, July Six weeks
weeks ago the Teutons knew OF
the preparations being made for
the Russian offensive to start
July l, yet today the army Of
free Russia is forging ahead
through literal breaks in the
Austrian line.
Prisoners state that it is com
mon knowledge among the leu
tons that Russia was going to
fight July l.
Perfection Of the German es-
pionage system is thus striking
ly illustrated since very few Rus
slams knew of the plan.
The next few days may reveal
that Minister Of War Kerensky
is the greatest statesman IN
Europe.
The offensive was carefully
prepared and is the climax Of a
long campaign of iron-handed
discipline Of troops.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03
War Comment
In England
(BY UNITED PRESS)

London, July 3.-Rev. r. NJ.
Banke-Jones cant be comforta-
BILE without some kind Of a pilot
job. After playing the role Of
sky-pilot in chaplain s tunic for
two years he has entered the fly
ing corps to become an air-pHot.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-07-03

the two weeks. The institute was
under the direction of Superln-
tendent I. G.. Griffin Of Shelby.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-10-19

and the council shall have the power
to adjourn such hearing from time
to time and shall have power in their
discretion to over-rule such object
ions in whole or in part or to revise,
correct confirm, set aside or to order
such assessment to be made de noVo +;
and after said hearing and decision
on said assessment roll the said
council shall pass an assessing ordi-
nance approving and confirming such
proceeding and assessments as cor
rected by them and the decision of
said council in relation thereto shall
be final determination Of the reg
ularity, validity and correctness OF
said assessment to the amount there
of levied on each lot or parcel OF
land; provided that any person who
has filed objection to such assessment
or re-assessment as may be made by
the city council as herein provided,
shall have the right to appeal to the
district court of the state of Idaho in
and for said county in which said city
of Montpelier is situated.
SECTION IL. Said city council
may in said assessing ordinance, in
its discretion, provide for the pay
ment of costs and expenses of such
improvements by bonds OF the said
local sewerage Improvement district.
SECTION IS. Ordinance No. 166
of the City of Montpelier, Bear Lake
County, Idaho, passed the 26th day
of July. 1917, and approved on the
same date by the city council and the
acting mayor Is hereby specifically
repealed
Passed and approved this 18th day
nf nnfahnr 1O75 -
the city of Montpelier Idaho, and re-
Approved this 18th day of October,
1917.
r. N. sNEDDON,
Mayor, City of Montpelier, Idaho.
tSEAL,
Attest:
THOMAS BARRETT.
City Clerk
State of Idaho,
County of Bear Lake IS
City of Montpelier,
|, Thomas Barrett, City Clerk of
the city Of Montpelier, Idaho, do here
by certify that the above and fore
going Is full, true and correct eopy
of an ordinance entitled. !" An ordi-
nance creating sewerage improve
ment district No. in the city of
Montpelier, Idaho; describing the
boundaries thereof and providing for
the construction of sewerage sys-
tenn therein, and the necessary APP
thereto and providing for
the issuing Of the cost and expense of |
the construction of such sewerage
system against the property included |
within the boundaries OF the said |
sewerage improvement district; pro-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-10-19
BIGGEST BARGAIN EVER OFFERED

Every subscriber Of the Montpelier pays one
years subscription IN advance between
at the rate $3.50 will also receive Subscription
the IDAHO FARMER without charge.
During the past week nearly 100
their subscription
more Of them an opportunity take advantage
stated decided
price OF the Examiner from S15O $40 November
So will positively
TO- those still
OF $500 Fall
the Idaho Farmer years
This is radical
reduction subscription
releasing
for other Industries
Just read the details of this offer:
The Examiner, If paid. n
Idaho Farmer, three old
By the clubbing a for. Eo
This offer at $3.50 will 10 TO- ON which
date the subscription OF the Examiner
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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-10-19

viding method for paying the cost
and expense of the improvements
made in the junction or intersection
of streets and avenues and the space
opposite alleys" passed by the city
council of said city ON the 18th day
of October, 1917, and approved by
the mayor the same day as appears
of record in my office.
In witness whereof have hereun-
to set the seal of said city and my
hand this 18th day of October, 1917.
THOMAS BARRETT,
tSEAL) City Clerk.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-10-19
PARIs rosT CHANGES HANDS

n
N w. r. Holmes, who has guided the
destinies Of the Paris Post for nearly
seven years. has severed his connec-
ton with that paper, and with his
family has moved to Brigham City,
where he will take charge of thS
Box Elder Journal When WIN took
charge OF the Post in January, 1911,
the newspaper business was as
strange as Greek to him, but he
buckled into the work with a deter
minaton to win, and under the cir
cumstances mighty few men would
have succeeded as well as he has
VIII has given to the readers of the
Post the best paper they have had
during our 13 years residence In the
county. He is now going to large
field and there Is no doubt but what
he will make good. The Examiner
extends to Mr.. Holmes its best wishes
for his success.
Harold Swift OF Paris, has leased
the Post plant and while he, too, is
new at the game, he will endeavor to
keep the paper up to it's past stand
ard. The Examiner extends its right
hand of fellowship to Mr.. Swift and
wishes him success in his new un=-
dertaking.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-10-19

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RALPH }. BUCK, Manager.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-07
NAVY BEANS
This is Real War Product
and One Which Will Play
Big Part and Should be
Grown Here.

With soaring prices on all lines OF
food products, the farmer need not be
at m loss to know what to plant.
Every crop gives promise Of good
profit. but with a world war in pro-
gress and our own boys as soldiers
and sailors. the patriotic bean
should not be forgotten or overlook
ed. The navy bean is a condensed
iood: easy handled, non-perishable.
and an absolute necessity in the army
and navy. Every planter Of beans
goes an act Of patriotism besides rails
ing 4 crop that is exceedingly profit
able. Any ordinary soil or sand is
suitable.
thousands Of acres in Lee county
Is especially adapted to bean culture.
almost every farmer has an odd patch
oi three, five or ten acres. which could
prohtahly be planted to beans the lat
.er part of June. After the spring rush
IS early enough to plant, and they are
harvested in the fall when the farmer
is not SO crowded in his work. Every
acre of land should be farmed to the
unit this year. Beans will at in
Nnere other crops would not and there
VIII surely be a ready market at at
sity."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-07
BUG.AT !
RACE TRACK
Six BIazes Started at Same Time, Do
Damage Of Quarter Million
to Belmont
Park.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
NEW YORK. April six incen-
diary fires. starting almost simultan-
eously, today destroyed the main
grand-stand, the terminal grand.stand,
the betting ring and the Jockey house
and damaged other buildings at Bel
mont park race track on Long island
Four fires broke out first in the grand
stand and quickly spread to the other
buildings. The loss is estimated at
SZ5O,00O.
Local fire apparatus was inadequate
and August Belmont, owner of the
property, appealed to New York fire
forces for help. Engines were sent
from Jamaica, but arrived too late to
be of any assistance.
The club house, while not destroyed
was badly damaged by smoke and
water. Many horses were saved with
difficulty from the stables.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-07
New Way to RenoUe
Hairs Creates Sensation
(AcfuoHy Tokes Out The Roots)

What beauty specialists regard as one
Of the most important discoveries in re-
cent years is the phelactine method of re-
tage, OF course. lies in the fact that 1t
actually. removes the hair roots. It does
this easily, instantly, harmlessly. Suffer
longer despair. The actual hair-roots
come out before your very. eyes. leaving
the skin as smooth and hairless as a
babes.
Because 1t offers such complete relief.
a stick Of phelactine is the most mex.
penSive thing a woman can u for the
removal Of hairy growths. For the same
reason druggists do not hesitate to sell
1t under a money-back guarantee. You
can use it with entire safety; 1t Is so
harmless one could even eat 1t without
any Ill effect.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-07
Duncan-Schell Furniture Co.
From the. Cheapest That is Good to the Best
That is Made. 49,.
IN CHARGE OF
FOUR TROOPS
Dr.. w. p. Sherlock Of This City VIII
Take Care Of Sick and
Injured Men Of First
Iowa.

Sick and injured soldiers in com.
panies Of the First Iowa infantry
stationed at Keokuk, Fort Madison,
Ottumwa ana Burlington will be
taken care of under the direction Of
DR.. William Paul Sherlock of this
city. Lieutenant Sherlock received
his orders to the colors Thursday
morning, and today he received mott
fication from the commanding officer
Of the medical corps Of his assign
nsents.
The severely sick and injured men
will be taken to the nearest post
hospitals. Dr.. Sherlock will, how
ever, have full supervision over the
troops in these four companies.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-07
FL KS

Every member Of keokuk Lodge No.
106 B. P. o. T.. is expected to, be in
line in the loyalty day parade Monday
evening. By a resolution passed by
the lodge. every able bodied man in
the order is ordered to get in the pro-
cession. All members are hereby or
dered to be at the Elks building at Z
o'clock Monday night.
]. A. HENNEMAN. E. R.
l.. J. WOLF, Secretary.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-07

Judicial Dogberrys survive the jibes
of succeeding generations. San Fran
cisco reports a modern specimen on
the local bench who, having a clear
case of Misrepresentation of goods
before him, cheeriIy dismissed the
crookster with the remark that the
buyer. failing to discount the hot air
of statesmen is as much at fault as the
seller"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-07
ST. PauI's Society.

The Aid society of St. 'Paul's Ger
mar Evangelical church will be enter
tanned in St. Paul's hall on Thursday
afternoon by Mrs. William PRAISE,
Mrs. George Scheil, Mrs. Martin, Mrs.
Luedtke. Mrs. John Leisy, Mrs c.
Geiser. Mrs, Frank Vollers,- Mrs.
Schneider and Mrs. C. Bode, Sr.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-07
TO HOLD SUNRISE
PRAYER
Baptist Young Peoples Union Will
Have Annual Service at Church
at $50 O'Clock Easter
Morning.

The Baptist Young Peoples union
will hold a sunrise prayer meeting
Easter morning at the church, starting
at $50 o'clock.
Miss Lulu Arnold will be leader Of
the service and her topic will be
Prayer" The sunrise prayer meet
ing for Easter morning is an annual
affair of the B.. Y. P. u and all in
terested are invited to attend.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-07

PROPOSALS FOR LEVEE WORK.
Office of the Secretary. Mississippi
River Commission. 1911 International
Life Building. ST. Louis. Mo.-SeaIed
proposals will be received here until
IL a. NJ. April 9. 1917. for constructing
about 259 100 cubic yards of earth
work in the Sny Island Levee Drain
age District, Ill. Further information
on application.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-07
Less Bread, More Meat.

JBy John Grandens, United Press
Staff Correspondent.
BERLIN. (q!a London) April L
The bread ration will be reduced be-
ginning April 16, it was formally an
nounced today. On the same date
the meat ration will be doubled and