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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
Armcred kutomobiIe,

An interesting indication of the great value of the automobile for army pur- poses is furnished by Captain Frank E. Evans United States marine corps retired. in his report of the govern ment test of armored motor trucks. This report has just appeared in the Marine Corps Gazette.
 Referring to the use of such cars abroad, Captain Frank Evans says: "Belgium at the outbreak of the war had doubtless the best organized au- ton1oDile corps of all such organiza- tions. It consisted of three armored passenger automobiles (for officers reconnaissance purposes. etc.1, 10 ar moured cars. each armed with two 40- centimeter-ra guns: two freight auto trucks for ammunition, one work spare parts. one ambulance one hun dred bicycle riders and fifty motor cycle riders. The cars were only partially armored and therefore, com paratively light and mobile.
 'FWhen congress at it's recent ses- arnored cars for the Marine corps at 2 cost not to exceed s10,0O0 for each car the headquarters Of the corps had already begun it's search for the peditionary service. The board first made preliminary survey of the cars available for the test. Happily, such a car had proved it's worth in
 
 A. Ross who had seen service in the British forces had taken up with the Arnored Motor Car company. of De- troit, Mich, the idea of introducing such car into the American service
 Under his supervision a car of this type and make was built and driven overland to Washington and tested at Fort Meyer by the ordnance depart n1ent. These tests attracted imme- diate interest, and. in addition to prominent government officials, certain attaches of foreign embassies and le- in it's work on the military resefva- tion.
 Tn the road and field tests held by the board the car experienced no trouble in crossing and hub-deep, plowed field and ditches and took travelling along a stretch of road at the speed of forty-five miles per hour it was necessary to turn the car sharp off the road to avoid hitting an inno- cent bystander. The car turned over completely two and one-haIf times be- was speeding down the road under her own power. The crew. equipped with head guard and pads, suffered noth- ing more serious than the acrobatic stunt imposed by the somersaulting car.
 to take either the Lewis, Vickers or Renet guns. The Lewis gun was unobtainable and the Benet rifle was mounted in the turret from the ball and socket joint and the gun fired from all positions. gunner, joint suspended by a seat on a universal joint, had no difficulty in operating his weapon, manipulat- ing the halfclips with ease"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
BRITISH NATION AWAITING
 DECISION OF CONGRESS
Pending Action, London Officials De-
 cline to Talk.

London, April 4. 11.1o D. m.-The British nation tonight is awaiting with the same breathless impatienc as the American people the decision of con- sress, whose proceedings are fully re- ported in the English press. This is not because any doubt exists here as to what the result of the vote in the American congress will be, but the nation is anxious that formal official expression of its sentiments of satis- faction at Americas entry into the struggle on the side of the allies shall cross the Atlantic from parliament which will adjourn tomorrow for the Easter recess, and there is a general desire that congress arrive at Its de- cision in time to allow this to be done before the house of commons rises.
 Pending the decision of congress, the ministers and responsible officials in London hesitate to make any public expression of their ideas and senti- ments on American cooperation with the allies. The present mood of the British public is perplexed On the one hand, they have daily evidence from the western front of the splendid
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
The Live Shop, 157 Main St.

success of the allies continuing ad- vance; on the other hand, the war of flee is constantly insisting upon the urgency of providing for more men for the front and the ministers are inn posing increasing food restrictions, warning the country that still greater sacrifices than any yet endured will be needed.
 There were two instances of this to- day. General Robertson, chief of the imperial staff at army headquarters, declared that the Germans are now stronger by million men than at any time before and that the struggle will entail heavy sacrifices and greater de- termination. Winston Spencer Church. i'll, in the house of commons, in the course of a discussion of the air ser vice, referred to Americas entry into the war as God has granted aid to struggling Christendom," and declared that but for this aid no prudent man could have said that the issue of the war was settled,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05

New York. April 4-Carl Morris of Okla homa, was awarded the decision over Fred Fulton of Minnesota in the fifth round of a bout here tonight. aft CT Referee Bill Brown had announced Fulton struck Morris a foul blow, sending him helpless to the floor.
 Morris weighed 233 1-2 pounds and Fulton 220 1-2. The bout was to have gone ten rounds.
 Morris clearly had the better of the battle up to the time the foul blow in the first round but in the next three and part of the fourth Morris kept crowding in close and had his oppon- ent at a disadvantage. as Fulton Is a long distance fighter.
 With short arm rights to the body and joirs to the head and face. Nor ris had Fulton bleeding from the nose and mouth in the second round and cut gash over his left eye in the third.
 Morris still kept fighting at a close range in the fourth and continued the safe tactics in the fifth. damaging his adversary considerably on the face an dbody.
 Fulton landed only a half dozen blows to the head and body. all of them at long range. and his famous left was not of much use at close quarters. He had been badly beaten at the time he landed the fou1.
 After the blow which ended the fight, Morris fell to the floor help less and had to be carried to his cor ner. When this had been done. Ref cree Brown told the announcer to in form the spectators the blow was 8 foul.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
TWO GERMAN BANKERS
 RETIRE BECAUSE OF WAR.
Were Members of the House of SPeyer
 & Co., New York.

New York. April 4.-Because of inn pending war the two German mem bers of the interra tiona1 banking house of Speyer & company. one of the old est in this country, have retired from the concern by mutual consent, it was annou1sed here today The retiring members are Richard Schuster of this city and Eduard Belt von Speyer of Frankfort on the Nain-
 James Speyer, head of the New York house and an American citizen, has retired from the Frankfort firm of LaZard-S -Speyer- Ellison, which was founded by his ancestors more than hundred years ago. Speyer &z company in this country was founded so years ago.
 Mr. Speyer in announcing the retire mont of his partners and the severins of his connection with the Frankfort house, stated that all active relati0ncs between SPeyer & company and their German connections had leased some time ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
THE WEARY WAY
Daily Becoming Less Wearisoms te
 Many In Norwich.


 With a back that aches all day,
 With rest disturbed at night,
 Annoying urinary disorders.
 'Tis a weary way, indeed.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are especially for kidney trouble
 Are endorsed by Norwich citizens.
 Calvin L. Briggs, carpenter, 37 Penobscot Street, Norwich, says: 'I think my work had great deal to 50 with my trouble. as overlifting seemed to aggravate the pains that were in my back almost constantly. I got so bad that couldn't lift at all and l could hardly straighten up. Doan's Kidney Pills gave me good relief I recommend them 50. that others who may be troubled will know of a good medicine to use."
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim ply ask for a kidney remedy - get Doan's Kidney Pills - the same that MT. Briggs had. Foster Afilburn Co.,, Props. Buffalo. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
PREFERENTIAL USE OF
 RAILROADS FOR GOVERNMENT
Plan Has Been Worked Out by the
 American Railway Association.

New York, April 4.-The railroads of the country have worked out with the quartermaster-genera of the army a plan whereby all the rail transpor- will be at the disposal of the govern n1ent- Fairfax Harrison. president of the Southern Railway and general chairman of the special committee on national defense of the American Railway association made this an nOuncement tonight.
 The railroads of the United States says the statement. acting through have arranged to put at the service of the government and to give prefer entiaI use of all facilities which may be needed for national defence.
 "The plan of operation worked out here is in distinct contrast to that adopted in England at the outset of the war. There. the government inn mediate1y assumed responsibility for operation of the railroads. and exer- cisedits authority to that end through a committee composed of the heads of the principal lines.
 'In this country the plan is that the government shall advise the railroads what service it requires. and the re- managers to provide that service. When working to tfSt end, the rail- roads of the country will be operated practically as one system.
 This plan p'aceS responsibility up- on experienced railroad officers for producing results and the govern ment's only function in this connection is to determine what it's requirements are. It is the belief of railroad com panies that htis will not only work for efficiency of service. but for economy in operation as well.
 Tt is believed that the transporta- ton companies will be able to afford to the government expeditiouslv all the service it may require. without substantial interference with the com mercial business of the country"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
HENRY H. MORGAN HAS
 ARRIVED AT NEW YORK.
Former American Consul General at
 Hamburg.

New York April 4.-Henry H. Nor gan. former American consul general at Hamburg, and other consular off cials recently stationed at German cities arrived here today on the Span ish line steamship Alphonso XII from Nigo. Spain The passengers included Oscar Phug of the American em ba ssy in Berlin and MT. and Mrs. Hartwig DeVisen, who were detained. after reaching France, by the French au- :""r'tie-. AIr- Drvisen was treasurer Of the American Benevolent society oeriin prior to the disruption of dip.o- matic relations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
Would Clean Markerx

A campaign will soon be started by New. Haven police to prosecute own CTS who do not keep their markers clean so as to be quite distinguisha- ble the distance required by law is hinted in police circles. Many ma chimes about the city streets have markers so badly spattered with mud and dust coated that the numbers are not distinguishable 30 feet away. It is merely careleSsnesS on the part of the owners in most cases and as a matter of public safety and good faith markers should be kept clean
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
EARLY EXAMINATIONS
 FOR HARVARD STUDENTS
Who Intend to Enter the American
 Ambulance Field Service.

Cambridge, Mass, April 4.-Harvard university students who intend to en- ctr the American ambulance field ser vice and similar units in France will be allowed to take their final eXami- nations at an early date and receive full credit for the years work, the fac ulty announced today. More than two hundred men already have entered the service since the war began and so others intend to sail within the next few weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
Baseball Results.

At Wilmington. N. -C.-New York (A) 8. Boston (N) 5.
 Tulsa, Oka--New York (N) 8. De- troit (A) 4
 At Lafayette, Ind-Boston (A) 8, Bros lzlyn (N) 5. 5.
 At West Point--Army r. Manhat- tan 1.
 At AIanta, Ga-PriladeIphia- -AtIan- ta Southern Association game post poned
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
THERE WILL BE NO ExORBITANT WAR PROFITS.
Plants May Be Taken Over and Op-
 erated by the Government.

Washington. April 4.-The govern 7nent today invoked for the first time it's drastic powers to strike a death blow at exorbitant war profits.
 Under authority of the last naval
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
and Connolly, Welchel.

Winning eleven straight games from the Athletics, shows that the Braves accurately in their little book The Stallings tribe beat the Mack1nen four straight in October, 1914, five straight last month.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
COTTON.

New York, April A. - Cotton futures closed firm May 1888, July 1850. October 19.41, December 1S.4s. January is-46- Spot quiet: middling 2O.15.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05

over 4.0OO,0O0 poles are required an- nually to renew old ones on the tels- graph and telephone lines of the United States and Canada.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAW
Brown & Perkins, Ititmsys-a

Over Thames Nat Bank, Shetucket St. Entrance stairway near to Thames National Bank Telephone Ss-S
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
H.rvard Crews Raeed.

Cambridge. Mass, April 4-Harvard University crews raced today in what were regarded as tho last rowing events of the college year. The sec- ond varsity eight defeated the first eight-oared crew and the juniors de- featcd the sophomores over a one mile course No time was taken for the varsity event
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05

So far the Giants have done the heaviest hitting of any. big league out fit. New York fans hope the McGraw- ties have emptied their bats of bin- gles during the training season.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
SPORTING NOTES.

The Cubs didn't burn up any ball lots in the Pacific Coast league. On the contrary, the Pacific slopers found the Chicagoans pretty easy picking.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05

Shortstop George McBride, aged 35, is the oldest pastirner with the Wash : tngton Senators. while the youngest is Pitcher John Berry. the 1S-year- -old Chicago boy. .-.-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05

The report that Christy Mathewson. boss of the Reds, has found that he is still able to go the pace and take his turn in the box for the Birds. has thrown open the joy switch in Ciu- cinnati
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
Holy Gross Lands on swisIsr.

Philadelphia, April 4.-Holy Cross drove Swigler from the box in the fourth inning today and defeated the University of Pennsylvania, to 3. Cromwell, who relieved Swigler. held the visitors in check but the Quak CTS could not overcome their lead.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05

May 13 is the date fixed for the American league player limit to come into effect. After that date the teams of the Ban Johnson circuit will be permitted to carry no more than 25 pastimers in uniform.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05

Yani<s Hammer Braves Huriers.
 Wilmington, N. C.. April 4.-The New York Americans pounded the Boston Nationals pitchers unmerci- fully today. winning an exhibition game, 8 to 5. Russell and Shawkey both were effective. Score: New York ...... c o 0 0 2 8 1-s Boston .-.-..... c 0 1 1 0 0 1 o-3
 Russell, Shawkep and Alexander; Barnes. Ai1en. Crum, Gowdy and Ira gesser.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05

Catcher Willard McGfaw who has been making a brilliant showing with the Braves. comes from the Buffalo Pullmans. the same seami-pro team that developed Wally Schang, the star backstop of the Athletics.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
MON EY.

New York, April 4. Call money steady: high 2 1-2: low 2 If; ruling rate 2 1-2: last loan 1-2; closing bid 2 1-4; offered at 1-2
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
Navy Loses to Syracuse.

Anapolis, MT, April 4.-An to 3 defeat for the home team marked the opening of the navy baseball season here today, when the sailors met Syra- cuse. Score: Syracuse 10 5 Navy 3
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
Out in Tenth.

Pirates Win Out in Tenth.
 New Orleans, April 4.-After New Orleans tied the score by. getting four runs in the ninth inning, the Pitts
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05
MORRIS WINS ON FOUL
Fred Fulton Landed Foul Blow When He Was Getting Severe
 Beatng-Bout Ended in Fifth.

burgh Nationals won in the tenth, when Bigbee- reached first on an er-
 TOT, stole second and scored when Catcher Roth threw the ball to the outfieid-, Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-05

Jew Orleans
 Cooper. Evans and Wagner; Dick rson, Petty, Caldwell and Roth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04
SPRING HILL ITEMS

Mrs. w P. Darden was called to her
sisters home Mrs. Charles Pittman
Tuesday on account Of Mr.. Pittman S
illness.
Mesdames J. T. Riddiek and J. A.
Anthony were in Scotland Neck We'd
nesdav Oh business.
Mrs Maggie Stephenson, Miss Mad
cline Riddick and j. H. Pope motored
TO Tillery Wednesday.
Mrs. B. f. Harrell visited relatives
in Scotland Neck Wednesday,
Misses Lena Parrish and Mary 5.
Riddick were in Tillery Wednesday on
business.
Nh. j. L. Riddick who has been
working in Rocky Mount for the last
three weeks. is home Oh the account OF
sickness.
Mr.. j. II. Hyman and family spent
Wednesday and Thursday i'll Oak City
Messrs. A. J. Jones, W. J. Grimes
and F. R. Pope were visitors III town
Wednes day.
Messrs. A. J. Jones, w, j. Grimes
and Fr Pope were visitors IN town
Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04
COMPLIMENTARY TO OUR DEN
list

10 the Editor Of the Commonwealth. .
IL mas always bee a noticeable fact
that real merit is never fully appre-
GATED at home. All periods Of his
tory give US Unreasonable instances
OF this as to people, and it is also true
OF abstract things for the average
person IS prone to in instinctively feel
that just over yonder'' he can find
better bargains than with his own mer
chant
Having lately spent very pleasant
week IN your city with such beneficial
and comforting personal results, I am
prompted by a real feeling Of fair
ness to briefly express myself to the
cause-your exceptionally competent
DR.. Dennis F. Keel.
One naturally puts off dental work
as long as possible for obvious reasons
and | had been posponing some much
needed attention for long while.
Sometime ago, on trip through Scot
land Neck, / had the pleasure of visit
ing DR.. Keel Is Offices, and that was
what ATTRACTED me, together with a
conservation which made me rightly
think that he wasunusually capable
travelling large territory, I have
had the opportunity of seeing some
fine dental equipment in various cities
form New Orleans to New York: and
| can truthfully say that I have never
looked at more perfectly appointed
office than DR.. Keel has at Scotland
Neck.
| determined then to have him fix
my teeth, and, now that [ have done
50, [ am more than pleased. Of course
the grinding, pulling nerves, and prob
with various kinds Of devilish look
ing instruments is no fun at best, but
administering nitrous oxid gas with
| oxygen, there is an absolute elimina-
ton Of all pain, and the effect Of the
gas is over the instant you stop breath
ing it.
DIR. Keel's touch is as light as a girls
and his quick yet precise and method
cal movements in working gives the
| patient soothing feeling Of conf
dence. He is unquestionably real as
set to your town and community.
Very truly yours,
F. E. WOOD,
Norfolk, Va, 5-2-17.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04
HOBGOOD NEWS ITEMS

Miss Elizabeth Hyman, member OF
the faculty Of the Selma graded
school, spent the wee kend with her
mother. Mrs. E. p. LYMAN.
Miss Eta Banks who has been teach
mo III Kelford for the past year, spent
4 few days sthe guest of Mrs. ). T.
Harrell.
Mrs. Leon Shields spent Thursday
in Halifax with her parents, MI. anc
Mrs. Hunter Norman.
On Saturday evening Miss Susie
LYMAN and Fl. B. Moore entertained
1t dinner in honor of Mr.. and Mrs,
Leon &. Shields.
Covers were laid for twelve. The
dining room was decorated IL pink and
white. the color scheme being, car
ricd out in the decorations and re
treshments.
Those partaking of Miss Hyman 9
and Mr.. Moore s hospitality were MI
and Mrs. Leon G. Shields, Mr.. ant
Mrs. S. T. LYMAN, Mrs. E. P. Hyman
Misses Juanita Weldon and Eliza beti
LYMAN, Messrs. Edward ?. Lyman
Robert and Alphonso Everett.
Tuesday the eighth is commence
ment day at Hobgood. In the after
noon there will be speaking and ;
ball game and supper picnic. Shakes
peare's Midsummer might Dream
viii be given at 1880.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04
PROPER FOOD FOR WEAK sTOM-
ACHS

The proper food for one man may be
all wrong for another. Every one
should adopt a diet suited to his age
and occupation. Those who have
weak stomachs need to be especially
masticate their food Thoroughly. It is
also important that they keep their
bowels regular. When they become
constipated or when they feel dull and
stupid after eating, they should take
Chamberlain S Tablets to strengthen
are easy to take and pleasant in effect.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04

NJ. w. L. Smith. of Elon college, IS
in town today showing a species OF
pecan nuts. the Froscher special, which
he saws can be raised in three years
after planting the trees. They are
giant nuts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04
OAK CITY ITEMS

Mr.. Emmett Burnett from Palmyra
was in town Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. NJ. Harrel were in
Tarboro Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Willie Hurst Of Rober-
sonville were here Sunday.
j. W. Hines returned from trip to
Norfolk Thursday.
Miss Annie May Daughtridge IS
home from teaching to spend her va
cation.
A quiet wedding was solemnized
last Sunday April 30th., 1917 when
Miss. Fannie Carroll Parker was marri-
ed to John Carlyle Harrington both
of BERTHE County.
Justice J. w. Hines performed the
ceremony at his home near Oak City.
MMiss Parker had been the guest of
Miss CLYDE Jordan for two weeks.
Mrs. Davis from Washington is the
guest of Mrs. G. A. Hines this week.
She is the great grandmother Of little
Eleanor and Helen Hines.
n. C. Hines and Master Clyde from
Cary are here this week.
Mr.. Ralph Templeton Of Cary is il
town for a few days.
Miss Malissa Worsley spent the
week end at House.
Tom Crisp spent Saturday night an(
Sunday at his home in Parmale.
Messrs Jesse Crisp and James
Rawls went to Parmale Sunday.
Leonard Crisp was in town Satur
day.
Miss Annie Mae Daughtridge spent
the week end near Leans.
Messrs n. c., J. W., and S. +. Hines
F. B. Cartwright and Mr.. Templetor
spent Wednesday in GAINESVILLE to SET
the herring fishing.
F. B. Cartwright from Cartwright:
Wharf, Va, is the guest Of Mrs. c. A
! Hines this week.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04

There were two contracts let IN Will
ljamston Yesterday, one for q new ho-
tel and the other for large residence
50 that Williamson was crowded with
building supply men all day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04

Latest information is to the effect
that Mr.. Charles Pittman, who has
been in serious condition, is very
much better. though still confined to
his bed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04

M. and Mrs. ". Hedgepeth, of Hob
rood. were in otwn yesterday after
noon shopping.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-05-04
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