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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-01-12

Everyone speaks we'll of Chamber
used it. Mrs. George Lewis, Pittsfeld
n. Y, has this to say regarding it:
. Last winter my little boy, five years
old, was sick with a cold for two or
three weeks. I doctored him and used
various cough medicines but nothing
did him much good until I began using
Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. He then
improved rapidly and in a few days
was over his cold.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-01-12
STOMACH TROUBLES

If you have trouble with your ston-
ach you should try Chamberlain s Tab
lets. So many have been restored to
health by the use Of these and their
cost IS so little, % cents, that it is
worth while to give them a trial.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-01-12
ARE YOUR SEWERS CLOGGED?

The bowels are the sewerage system
Of the body. You can well imagine
the result when they are stopped up as
is the case in constipation. AS a pur-
gative you will find Chamberlain s
Tablets excellent They are mild and
prove digestion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-01-12
State &C Ohio, City of Toledo.
Lucas County. SIS.

State &C Ohio, City of Toledo.
Lucas County, IS.
frank j. Cheney makes oath that r,
is senior partner Of the firm of p =
Cheney & Co., doing business in the II :.
OF Toledo, County and State aforesai5
and that said firm will pay the sun, e
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for ca I
ana every case Of Catarrh that cann0t il
cured by the use Of HALLS CAT'APr.r5
MEDICINE. FRANK j. CIIENFTv
Sworn to before me and subscribed y
my presence, this 9Th day of Decent !
A. D. 1886. a. W CTEaSSN
I3eai) Notary Pubic
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken -.
ternaily ana acts through the Blood or
the Mucous Surfaces OF the System. s
for testimonials, free. - q
F: J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo @
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Hails Family Pills for constipation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-01-12
FREE TASSCO COUPON
THE TASSCO co.
Boston, Mas

Boston, Mass.
Send me by return mail soc.
box Of your wonderful obesity
treatment. I enclose Zoe. in sill
yer or stamps to help pay postage
and packing.
X y: ;. X y :: x \ y y
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17
Tomato Growers and Violated Contracts
lFrom the smyrna TImesl

We have had more or less to say in
these columns OF the high prices that
have been paid FOR tomatoes by buyers
at the various depots and boat landings
and how some have gotten into trouble
who contracted 10 grow tomatoes for
the canneries. all OF this, because OF
men who had contracted selling their
tomatoes IN the open market at higher
prices. The law instituted by Richard
and Robbins at Dover, has opened the
eyes OF many, and the result has been
that the canneries have been receiving
tomctoes more freely the past week.
We have not been alone In deprecating
this illegal and immoral system Of
breaking contracts. The Press all down
the State have expressed opinions
against such practice. The Milford
Chronicle In particular says: There
IS a point OF law involved In this
breach OF contract question, which has
as yet not been brought before the
courts for a ruling, and that point Is,
the liability OF the men who buy the
tomatoes from those who have con-
tracted and who are known TO have
contracted with Gamers 10 grow to-
matoes. IL is claimed, and IL is an open
question, that where such conditions
exist, and the local buyer has been
given a list OF those who have con-
tracted with a Gamer, that the buyer
is cTmlnally liable as receiving goods
which have been stolen. or taken, as
larceny as bailee. A case based upon
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17
CONTINuED LOW TAnIFFs.

THE Presidents reply to the Popes peace proposals
looks beyond the when It declares that mo
peace rest securely upon political economic
sirctloh meant 10 benent some nations and cripple
embsrrsss others"
This has been generally interpreted by Deawareans
and others indicating Mr.. Wilson's hostility TO any
policy involving commercial reprisals against Germany
when the var IS over; but it has another meaning.
II that, il the Presidents politics shall remain
in control there will be attempt to limit Germanys
coVmerca operations in American markets by Of
higher tariffs; and that Germany shall be at full lib
erty to recoup herself for expenditures by unrs-
sticed sales in this country.
The measure OF German activity in American markets
under reduced tariffs IS well known. Comparing the
first months Of i9i3--when Republican protective
tariffs in force-wth the similar period OF i9i4
when Democratic free trade tariff was in operation
and remembering that these two periods were in normal
peace times when Germany had further stimulus to
trade activity that the ordinary commercial ambition OF
her people, find that German importstons at Amerl-
ports increased than fifteen per cent that
tho ratio OF increase mounting from month TO month
After the war, when Germany must produce and sell
TO the utmost when her industrial efficiency Will have
developed equally with her necessities shall find as
storm drive" upon our markets ever has been
made by Hndenburg along the Alsne.
President Wilson evidently has intention that we
shall dig ourselves in against this attack.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17

Close cooperation in the army draft
by the steel industry is shown by a
letter recently received by President
T. ]. Keenan,, Of the Allegheny county,
Pennsylvania, appellate draft board,
from a high official of leading Pitts
burgh steel company. Each man for
whom q claim will be put in Will be
weighed on the scale of his usefulness
to the nation in the present crisis the
letter says. The mlssive was accom-
panied by an affidavit furnished by the
company, establishing the fact that the
steel company is a necessary Indus
trial enterprise within the meaning Of
the act OF congress OF May Is, 1871
and Is engaged In furnishing essential
products TO the government In the
present emergency. a list Of these pro-
ducts Is given. The letter points out
that It will be the policy OF the COM
pany 90 claim discharge from military
service only for certain skilled and
semi-skilled employees who are neces-
sary TO the operation Of the works.
This claim will be made for them only
as long as they remain In the cOmpany's
employ and In their present capacity,
No exemption viii be asked for COM
mon labOrers or for clerks, other than
the few who represent indispensable
links In the operation OF the works. In
order to assist the board in making de-
cislons upon all claims, the company
announces there will be attached to
each claim filed, two afildavlts-one
from the general officer In charge Of
the branch Of the plant In which the
employe is enrolled; the other from the
party-immediate department superin-
tendent or other ofilcer-having an init
mate knowledge Of the mans qualiflca-
lions and the necessity Of his being
kept in his present position.
The attitude OF this company Is 3
patriotic one and unquestiOnably Is re-
preventative Of the entire steel Indus
try. No doubt the government fully ap-
preciates the vital necessity OF the steel
industry being kept intact by holding
It's semi-skllled and skilled laborers at
their tasks. Their exemption from SER
vice In the battle lines should be as
sured. They can serve the country best
as members Of its industrial army. The
bitter experience Of England at the out
break OF war in calling semi-skilled ana
skilled laborers from industrial plants
Il lesson from which the United
states can profit advantageously and 1t
Is confidently believed It will do so. Its
task In this connection will be made
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE real
President of the United States arrived
in Washington the otncr day. He I'D
mitted it.
II come" he announced, as he stopped
Oft the train f4om keokuk, ito raKo
possession Of the White House. Will
son was elected by fraud. will drive
out the usurper"
Welcome said cordial Secret Ser
vice man. Permit me to escort you to
the White House"
Whereupon the self-styled president
was whirled TO police headquarters.
Eventually he held forth in pom pat the
psychoFathic ward of the Washington
Asylum Hospital. In the last few
months this institution has welcomed a
few other presidents, the Queen Of
Canada (who had come 10 ask Secre-
tary McAdoo for $4,000 for coronation
eKpensesl. The Most August Oracle OF
the People Including Mexico), numer-
Gus ack-brained inventors, miscel-
lapeous "chums" Of the President (who
Just wanted 70. chat with him) -. and
sundry Other members of the batty bat
TALON.
One chap-educated and ostensibly in
telligent-came all the wav from Cali
fornia to arrest the President. He ran
the Secret Service gauntlet at the
Union Station and calmly walked up
to the White House before the guards
rabbed him. Another sage came from
New York with a weird tale Of the
shooting of 400 German spies on the
Brooklyn bridge every day. He want
ed President Wilson 10 have the same
system started in Washington.
A woman working in a Government
bureau had n revolutionary invention
that she wanted TO show to Mrs. Wilson.
And on the psychopatic ward records
there is a robust group Of rabid pro-
Germans, driven wild by propaganda
and worry.
There is nathos in many Of those
cases. The latest addition is devout
little western farmer who was haunted
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17
RIGA and Trieste
FROM Daily Financial Amerlca).

Riga has fallen. The Germans, II they
are so disposed, may march TO Petro-
grad, practically unopposed. What Rus
sia has as a government may move on
to Moscow
What a sorrowful plight for Russia,
mighty Russia. Far in the South her
soldiers are being driven through Mol
dayla by the Germans and the Aus
TRANS. Along the Galclan front the
Russian army IL little but a mob.
It Is bootless to point to the corrup-
ton, the moral weakness, tho treason
that paralyzed the power OF Russian
arms. Corruption, treason, would not
be possible II there had been that pa
triotism without which no nation can
be strong
Bad as treason was IL did not palsy
the army and the navy as did the con-
duct Of the men who suddenly came
into power with the wiping out OF the
monarchy. Mad with freedom, drunk
with unsccustomed power the fools
decreed that the will Of the common
soldier and the common sailor should
rule army and navy; that to fight or
TO fee, &c campaign or go home should
be decided by vote OF the men.
Beautiful scheme. Too Dgd tie Ger-
mans and the Austrians could not see
It as did the Missionaries or the Work
mems and soldiers Council. Instead OF
viewing this plan in its altrulstlc form
the Huns now have smashed their way
through the Russian lines IN the North
and South and midway between the
northern and southern lines. The Rus
sian armies are practically helpless,
leaderless and hopeless. A regiment OF
Germans today would equal In power,
perhaps, an army corps Of Russians.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17

such action, would awaken the dis
honorable growers who disregard a
contract, 10 their responsibility when
they Sign an agreement to grow a GER
eoin acreage OF tomatoes for q can
merry. The result Of the high price paid
In the open market, will be TO create
a dislnclination to contract on the part
Of the farmers. On the other hand the
canners-under the present system
VIII face an uncertainty and be IN
prepared to pack tomatoes, which will
curtail the demand There Is sure TO
be q revolution in the business meth
DDS OF canning as we'll as In the busl-
ness methods OF growing tomatoes In
the future. The farmers must awaken
TO the fact that now is their day OF
prosperity. That they are receiving ex-
traordinary prices for all kinds OF pro-
duets. That they must watch the mar
kets close and display acute business
sense In the handling OF their crops.
The day Of the middeman is rapidly
passing, and the wise farmer will be on
the lob ready TO gather In that. which
belongs to him-and incidentally, the
farmer will be called upon to pay the
war expenses along with the manufac-
turers and other commercial interests.
The local conditions are no different In
Delaware, than from those in similar
agricultural districts, and for the next
five years, or during the war, we must
be prepared TO experience high prices
for everything. Don't whine, but look
facts in the face, and then act
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17

And this is what crime, incapacity
and folly have brought TO Russia.
The Germans may or may not go on
TO Petrograd. There are perils as well
as profits in taking the Russian capitol.
The capture OF Petrograd might stir
the national patriotism OF Russia, II
there is any national patriotism there,
TO sacrifices and to endeavors which
otherwise would not be possible.
The Germans are chary Of going too
far terrltorially into Russia. II, through
their conquest OF Riga. and, later on,
advance on Petrograd, they prodded
the wounded bear into a frenzy Of de-
fenslve and offensive lighting, they
would have reason to regret Riga.
While the Baltic sees the Russian
tragedy the Adriatic seems TO be set
ting the stage for a wonderful Italian
triumph. Cadorna's troops press for
ward all along the line from the sea to
Tolmino. The Austrian losses I'm the
present Italian offensive are given at
$4,000. Appeals have been made by
Austria 10 the Germans for aid. A Ger
man division, hurrledly thrown into ac-
ton, has been crumpled up by the
victorious Italians. From the sea, mont
tors, with guns Of tremendous power,
lombard Pola, the Austrian naval base,
Il seems that Trieste Is doomed to
fall.
The capture Of Trieste would Offset
the loss Of a dozen Rigas
If Trieste falls Austrial must see her
downfall near. II Trieste falls, the
whole naval establishment OF Austria
falls, and the whole maritime structure
which has meant so much TO the indus
trial life Of Austria falls.
Riga may arouse Russia, Trieste may
be like a funeral knell TO Austria.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17
With The Pafaqraphers

Mr.. McAdoo is not unlustly we think suspected OF
being favorable 90 dogmatc theory OF war finance and
less cautious of the danger OF sudden taxation
than is compatible with wise practice in finance
Chicago Tribune
The nomination OF cambridge Colby as a member Of
ue shipping Board Was regarded at the capltal az
wholly political Now Mr.. Victor Murdoch red.headed
ins Of running for something in tho sunnoyer state nc
a Democrat, has been appointed to the Federal Trade
Commission. j. 1t hoped that thereby votes cast for VIII
son In the Middle West last year VIII be held in lines
Even In time Of war the sun shines occasionally and
bit OF hay-making Is possible.-Boston' Transcript
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17
Washington is Bothered
Today by Many War Cranks

by visions calling upon him 10 end the
war-at once. The man sold all his
property and made a trip all the way
to Washington. The moment he step
ped Oft the train he asked to see Presi-
dent Wilson.
Come right in here" said detect
i've rnotioning TO an automobile "and
] will take you to the Presidents up
town office" The farmer entered-and
was whisked to the psychopathic ward.
Eagle-eyed plain-clothes men stcSa
the tide of cranks at the Union Ste.
tion. Only the cleverest crank can GET
near the White House. And it takes a
man to get inside.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17
GERMAN PEOPLE VS.. GERMAN GOVERNMENT.

gTHE London Times takes issue with President VII
Il sons differentiation between the German govern
ment and the German people because It points out the
German people have suffered their government to do all
the things of which the President complains.
There force TO the argument Yet the German people,
under the franchise as It exists in the empire cannot
exert their fun power II this shall teach them
their rights and enable them 20 assert themselves win
be worth the terrible cost which Germany Will have
to pay in wasted money, spilled blood and wrecked ma
tonal energy,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17
GEMS OF THOUGHT

A man may have ability but unless he has stahuit,
hls ahiilts VIII be OF little value.-Ingalls
If ] dry tear today
Hold back one soul that wants . stray
or show TO one the higher way
Ny life will fuller be. Watts.
j do not fear TO follow out the truth
Albeit along the nrecinices edge.
For only freedom comes Day grace az God.
-IoRau
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17

relatively easy because Of the attitude
Of complete cooperation OF the iron
and steel industry.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17

At Buenos Aires the German note acknowledging error
in Uboat attacks upon Argentine shipping Is hailed
ga great diplomatic triumph We of.he United States
accustomed to things OF this sort something like
two years ngo.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17
LET the NORTH PAY.

N ESPI1E the entreaties Of Republican members OF the
- committee, Chairman Kitchen, Of the House WAYS
and Means Committee steadfssty refused TO call nan-
ca experts to give counsel regarding the probable chance
readily dsposng Of the proposed new Liberty Bonds
the terms which Secretary MeAdoo has devised.
Mr. Kitchn's theory OF course, Is that It makes no
difference the bonds issued that the Northern
States VIII subscribe for them patriotic duty that
the amortization and interest charges be met by
taxes which will fall most heavily upon the North and
that the Scotland Neck school Of political economy which
he represents needs no advice from whose daily
hsbt Is to deal In securities.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17
EAT WHAT YOU WANT
WHEN T0U WANT 1T


People who consistently deny
their appetite some particular
dish appealing especially to their
palate because indulgence has al
ways meant subsequent suffering,
Will think, this a strong statement.
~ ~ = fact, however, that most
people can, without fear OF ais
tresEtng consequences, indulge the
appetite within reason II the bow
els are active and regular.
AcavT dinners and late nuppern
can 20 enjoyed with IMMUNITY II,
before retiring, ono viii take =
Breohful OF Dr. CRldwall'a Syrun
IepEta, q I1ild combination OF sins
PIE laxative herbs with pepsin.
that druggists sell for nifty cents
q bottle. Gentle IN action and
positive in eject, it regulates the
bowels in an easy, natural way,
without gripping or other diacori-
fort, and IN the ideal family Lax
alive. Get bottle OF DR.. CAid-
wells Syrup Fepntn from your
druggist and keep IL IN the house.
Use &c occasionally and you will
ma you can eat almost anything
you like without fear OF conse-
quences. A trial bottle can be
obtained free OF charge by writing
TO Or. W. u. Caldwell, ass wash
tngton St., Monticello, Illinois.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17

The exemption OF the husbands of certain be-
cause the wives "unaccustomed TO work" will be ap
proved by the l. w. w
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17
Giving Their Best TO The Country

(From the Iron Trade Reviewl.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-17

senate dbaies indicate lrenI never without honor
y AS own country
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-11-29
NOTICE

B, !. FRIEDMAN, our well
known optometrist will be at DIR.
Reeds Office Monday Dec. Bird
to Sunday December 9th.
Be sure to call and have him
test your eyes. Should glasses be
needed he will have them made for
you correctly at small cost.
The Merry Thirteen enjoyed .
merry reunion with Mrs Fair Hy-
ans at her suburban home or
Thursday afternoon. when after
an animated game, the first prize
was awarded Mrs John Carr, the
guests Mrs I. p. Chaplin, the ger
eral consolation. Mrs o. +. Himel
BOBBY, MRS Cockfeld. During the
game, toothsome praline cakes
we're served and at its conclusion
delicious hot tahales homemade
hot chocolate and whipped cream
The guests who enjoyed the eve
ming with the club included MINES
Cockfield of Bermuda, Chaplin. ID
w. Breazeale, Himel, Shaffer and
Misses Veva Chaplin and Carmen
Breazeale.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-11-29

L 49,
lmay live long and prosper.
The Studebaker Co. has estab-
tlished a local agency here, where
Ia number of their handsome cars
have already been sold as will be
lseen by their ad in this issue.
Their representative, Mr. d.
Love, will be glad to give demon
stration of the perfect ease, power
lspeed and many other attributes
| for which this splendid make is
noted if called at either Peoples
| Garage, or Lecomte.
A fine little 8 1-2 Id girl proceeded
1.-The arrival of her newly commits
stoned father, Captain Gallery, by
a few hours, Tuesday morning
when he arrived in Natchitoches.
| Congratulations are extended to
the proud parents and doting
graadparents. Mr.. and Mrs. V. L.
Roy.
The Cinderellas were delightful
lily entertained by Miss Suzette I'm
| ter on Wednesday afternoon when
| With the exception of Miss Alma
Ksle an ex-member, it was strict
lily a club affair. A delicious chick
en- salad course on the hearts of
lettuce with celery waters and tea
followed by nougat was tempting
~ served by the gracious hostess
assisted by her mother.
| The w. F. Taylor Co. whole
sale grocers of Shreveport, have
Iopened branch house in Natchi-
toches, and offer themselves for
business to the people of the sur
sounding country as can be seen by
their nd. elsewhere. This is an old
and reliable house, and their advent
Into the garden spot" of the
State, is as fine a thing for them
as it will be for our people who
| will no doubt give them the SUBJ
stantial support that Company
OF their standing is entitled to.
| A most unusual a ccident hap
pened on Thursday night OF
last week, to Everybody's friend,
Dummy, the popular conductor
of the Branch, that while serious
might have ended SO much more
so, that his friends as we'll rs the
family are congratulating him up
on his narrow escape. - ,rasg
| After calling All Aboard
| when ready to pull out OF Powhatan
| after the regular stop at the sta
tion, Mr.. Uaspari started back up
1.-The steps, when some man. rushed
Tout of the train. and in trying TO
lget off, knocked the conductor
back, who fell unconseio Gus against
a truck, the momentum throwing
/. him under the. moving train. that
raised over hlm however without
touching his body. A number Of
people saw the accident. rushed te
| his rescue and carried him to 9
nearby house. where he was re-
lyived and. several hours later be
was brought to town on q freight
train reaching here. about twelve
Io'clock when his physician. was
, summoned to dress his wounds.
The queer part was that not one
of the crew missed their conductor
Until they were notified when they
reached town, a phone message
to bis wife stating simply that thu
train had left him; SO when h'
! reached here his condition was I
surprise. One hip and knee were
badly bruised as was his face, bu
the shock to his nervous system
was the worst part of the accident
but after several days of careful
attention, be is able to resume hi
duties, to the delight of everyboda.s,