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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-03
BOWIE TRACK HAS MORE HORSES
THAN STALLS FOR MEET OP-
-7 - .E[ElTsire;EFoR MEET TODAY =

BALTIMORE, Nd, April 2.-More
than 700 thoroughbreds are on hand
to take part in the two weeks spring
racing program which begins today at
the Bowie track here, and although
200 new stalls have been built to re-
place the ones destroyed last fall by.
fire, there still is an insufficient num-
ber The Southern Maryland Agricul-
tural Association, which operates the
Bowie track, is placing horses every
where possible.
The meet opening today will continue
through two weeks, ending on April
H. The Jocky Club 8 sea son at Prince
George s track, which is about midway
between Washington and Baltimore, is
opened and closed by the Maryland as
ISOLATION.
The track at Bowie is an ideal one
for early and late racing, although it
is not favored as fast stretch. The
scuh earth that it quickly absorbs the
heaviest rainfall. Very few disap-
pointing races are staged.
Some Of the most prominent horsemen
Of the country have sent steeds here
for the opening events. Thorough
breds Of all ages are quartered.
Some Of those who will be represent
ed on the track are:
August Belmont, chairman of the
Jockey club; Richard T. Wilson, presi
dent Of the Saratoga association; Will
fred Viau Of Montreal; Willie Sharpe
Kilmer Of New York, Capt O. K. Rock
well, United States Army, Capt E. B
Cassat, United States Army, Richard
F. Carman, William Garth, Richard F
Carman, Jr., Harry Payne Whitney OF
New York, Edward B. Mclean OF
Washington; Herbert L. Pratt, William
L. Oliver, William Woodward and Os
| car Lewisohn Of New York
The winter track performers who
have been at Tia Juana, Juarez, New
| Orleans, and Havana have sent many
additions to horses which spent thu
winter in the north. About half thos,
| who worked through the cold months
| will be starters at some time during
the meet.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-03
DAWSON DOTS

Mr.. gshnnies Perry n til Attiasass tsea.15ys
Darden spent Sunday afternoon@with
friends at Spring Hill.
Mr.. Klondike Barnes of sTarboro
spent the week end with his aunt, Mrs.
w. I. Askew. Messrs. Frank Moore
and R. w. arnes attended court in
Halifax last week as witnesses in quite
an interesting case.
Mr.. Ocie Pope made a business trip
to Weldon Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Partin spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Elem
ing at Spring Hill.
Rev. Sidney Cobb Of Va, spent few
days here last week the guest Of his
cousin Mrs M w. Perry.
Mr.. Paul A. Lawrence went to Wei
don Saturday where he purchased 4
handsome new model Ford.
The measles has us in it's grip at last
There are several cases here and more
expected everyday, it is said by many
that it is in the most malignant form il
has been in years.
: Those who are sick are Messrs. Ly
man arnhill, Jesse Holiday and Bruce
and George Pope. -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-03
NATURE CURES THE DOCTOR
TAKES THE FEE

There is an old saying that "Nature
cures, the doctor takes the fee,' but as
everyone knows you can help Nature
very much and thereby enable it to eff
feet cure in much less time than is
usually required. This is particularly
true Of colds. Chamberlain s Cough
Remedy relieves the lungs, Hquifes
the tough mucus and aids in it's expec-
toration, allays the cough and aids Ma
ture in restoring the system to heal
thy condition.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-03
MAKES MOTOR QUARTER OF AN
INCH LONG SMALLEST IN
WORLD-RUNS PERFECTLY
(BY UNITED PRESS)

Hillsboro, N. D., April 2.-1van T.
Nedland, a jeweler here, has made the
smallest motor in the world. The mo-
tor is Just fraction Of an inch more
than IA of an inch long, runs perfectly
and possesses all the parts contained
in larger motors.
The commutator has four segments
made of gold, each being insulated
from the other by mica. Fibre is used
as insulation between the commutator
and shaft and also between the end
pieces and the commutator, which is
built up precisely as the ones in larger
motors, no glue or cement having been
used.
Diameter of commutator: 45.100 in
ches. Mounting: pivot steel shaft $1,000
inches in diameter. The brushes are
made Of silver and are $4,000 inches
in diameter. The length Of the motor
is 1864 inches. Height 11.64 inches
Weight: 5 II grams. A small fash
light battery is used to supply the eur
rent.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-03
Have A Bottle Handy

Oloan's Liniment is assigned its
~ place among the trusted family
- remedies in thousands of medi-
cine closets. Confidence in it is
based on the uniform effectiveness
with which it banishes the pains OF
rheumatism, neuralgia, govt, lumbago,
sore stiff muscles, bruises, sprains and
strains. Cleaner and easier to use than
mussy plasters Or ointments. 1t penefrafes
At all druggists, Csc. Soc. and $1.00.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-03
SOME GOOD ADVICE

Don It think too much Of your own
methods. Watch other people ways
and learn from them' This is good
advice, especially when bilious or con
stipated. You will find many people
who use Chamberlain s Tablets for
these ailments with the best results,
and will do we'll to follow their exam
pie.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-04-03

Every man is success, even if
it is only a failure.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26
COMPANION CULTURE.

Miss President. Officers and Mem
bers OF the Women's Convention
OF Mt. Olive Baptis Association !:
Through the Divine Providence
we are per mi,ted one more to
meet 10 annual session.
We lay much distress on the
training OF our children. we make
a great matter OF their schooling
what is without doubt. more G. av-
ely needed is an education ol
ourselves is carefully undertaken
the education OF our children be-
comes a comparatively easy and
a natural task.
Isay children, because Jesus
says. except ye be be converted
and become as little children. ye
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26
shsII not enter the kiogdom Of

shslI not enter the kingdom OF
heaven rs
This may be surprise 10 some
who think their schcoldays are
over. il is not uncommon TO hear
it said that youth or a girl still
in their teens or early twentles
has just finished his or her edu-
cation. Whereby W: mean their
days OF going in and out OF school
are over. thence forward having
as we say got an education. they
are to address themselves to the
real business OF Lie.
But all this is false premise. for
as a matter oiiact the whole busi-
ness OF life may be said TO be edu-
cation and in the lie that is worth
while, it does not end SO long as
life continues.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26
PRETTY BABY GIRL
TUCKED IN BASK-
ET IS GIVEN TO
NEGRO BOY.

Nashville. Tenn. Jan. 1t
Given basket and note at Filth
avenue and Commerce. with in
structions to carry it to Sixiet n h
avenue and Broadway. failing to
find anyone there TO receive the
basket and unable to locate the
owner at the pace where it was
given him. negro boy walked in
to the Nall Drug Company. Fifth
avenue and Broadway. Saturday
afternoon, and when the basket
was opened il was found 10 con-
tain pretty baby girl. The note
read as follows: PLEASE do some
thing Tor this baby 1t was given
/, this boy to take to party and
she could not take care OF IL.
suppose the critienden home
would take il. Respectfully "
No name vas signed.
The negro claimed that he did
not know what the basket con-
tanned until il was opened at the
drug store by Detectives Woosley
and Vaughan. who were stopped
by the negro and told OF his
troubles.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26
NEGRESS TO BUILD $lOO,cco
HOME NEAR ROCKEFELLER'S

Hot Springs. Ark Jan. IA
Mrs. {. J. Walker. a wealthy me-
gro of New York. has confirmed
the report that she would erect
near the estate of John d. Rock
teller in Tarrytown a residence 10
cost 500. .ooo
The woman is at present de-
livering a series Of lectures to
members of her members through
out the South.
She made $500 600 alter ad-
verlisiog to take the kink out OF
the hair OF negroes and to make
it grow.
She stated tonight that she had
purchased about five months ago
iouT and one hall acres OF land at
Tarrytown, paying a New York
bank that held a mor,age on the
property $40, oco more than the
mortgage called for.
n intend to erect on that pro-
perty a home that will cost me
no less than $Ioo 900. she said
and it is gong TO be very swell +"
Mrs. Walker stated she lives in
New York at io8 Thirty-sixth
street. both OF which properties
she owns Gle be Democrat.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26
DIED

Mrs. Louann Barnett. oi Joppa
died very suddenly white in Mt.
Vernon. visiting She left here
Wednesday oil last week and was
stricken Thursday and died early
Sunday morning. stthe home OF
MIS- Matte Howard
Her remains were shipped to
tai. ei,y Tuesday and was taken
10 the home OF Mrs. Deli an Casey
hsr mo: her. Funeral and inter
ment was at Metropolis. Thurs
day
She a mother. two brother. sof
and a host OF relativesand irienc'
TO mourn their loss.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26
No Clew 10 Identity.

In the baket with the baby was
bottle OF paregorie with the
label showing that. il came from
the Nelson Drug Company. but
the location and city bad been
torn off the bottle. The baby
vas about two weeks old. with
fair skin. and was neatly dressed
and snugly tucked into The wire
handled split basket and so COW
cred up as to to be completely
concealed The little girl never
altered a cry during all il long
journey with the negro boy. and
when unwrapped at the drug store
was lying on its back. gazing at
the strange faces about 1t. Moth
ing abost the basket or note cast
any cIew as to the identity oil the
tiny stranger or its parents other
than tl.c label on the bottle. and
officers have been unable 10 locate
any such place as Nelson Drug
Store.
The negro boy gave as des-
cription of the woman who en-
ployed him TO unde take the task
IS being about five feet four inch
es in height. about IS years old.
weight about r2o pounds. dress
ed in a blue tailored suit and a
small black hat with blue veil
A negro woman who cooks at
a house on Fourth avenue hap
pened in the drug store while the
baby was there and said woman
had stopped at the house Friday
with the She LETT there. saying
she was going to Cookeville. and
the description given by the cook
fit, that given by the boy The
officers are now trying to locate
this woman.
Mrs. felix Carter OF 100 Fifth
avenue north, took the baby into
her home and will care for it un-
III other arrangements can DC
mxde or the mother found -Ex.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26
President Message to Con-
stituents Composing our
District.
GREETINGS:

Dear Brothe,s and Sisters. hav.
ing been honored to the presi-
dency OF our district w. K 4 M.
Convention OF the East Mt Olive
Baptist Association.
Now. q glance at condition OF
things brings me to the point to
say the work is large and As tie
Master said unto the disciples.
withsut me you can do nothing
II may be allowed to speak
in behalf os-the work [ would say
without your co-ope ration can
do nothing as president. Our
spirits must agree in the work Of
sne N m.stes. let rs arise and work
saliently Tor the master.
Nay suggest that every sister
snd brother join in the great
work OF building up the master $
Kingdom. will remind you Of
. beautiful Legend that read /.
which I hope will remind Us OF
our duty A certain hostess in
viied the master TO grand re-
past. in which one came in and
related TO the hostess the sad con-
diiion OF one who was in great
need oI clothing. the hostess re-
piled. | am busy new. The Master
is TO dine with me today. come
later and | will look after your
needs. another came in and said.
am bare looted and cold. can
veu help mel and she repeated
the same thing she told the first
one. in the meantime another
came 10 aud said. he had q broth
CT sick and in prison. will you
help mei she sephed. this is the
third time | have been Interrupted
the master Is TO dise with me to-
day eome aasthes time so after
sAe had made everything ready
and the master had not come. SO
she went out TO meet Him. and
said. made everything ready
and you did not come. but the
naster replied. | came. but you
did rot knew ne. | came naked.
huagry. sick and in prison aad
you did not know me.
Brother and sister. does this
strike your minds. that the way
~e are to help Jesus. is to help
oae another.
The work is large let US arise
asd be gagged in he work doing
everything that will advance the
masters kingdom.
Come TO our next annual sess-
ion u Shawncetown. Aug. next
IS never before. inspired with
chri.tian zeal. and financial Ter
vor TO push the battle TO The gate
am your obedient servant
Mrs n. J. O-Connef.
President.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26
SPARTA
Editor Gazette:

Editor Gazette:
Our church and s.
). are getting along nicely. The
Supt NJ. c. Wrice and all teach
ers weie at thsir p ost on time.
Elder r. Smart. OF Ala. re-
viewed the school. who at the
hour OF rI:oo a. m. delivered to
TO us . powerful sermoa frsm
John 1873
At.ss3n p m. he delivered
another good sermon from Rev.
4:S. 9. and sgain at s o clock p.
N. from Acts zo:76.
Rev. Smart is conducting q ten
days series OF meetings ior the
salvation OF sinners. We pray
that much good may be done in
this place.
Mrs. Ne.tie Macklin who wa
under the care ola physician for
two weeks is up again.
Mrs. Amanda Wrice. is much
improved.
We are sorry to learn that little
Miss Willie b. Browning is very
little better.
Ira Allen. was shot by Sam ST.
James. in the restaurant OF Theo
Andersen Sunday evening the ID /.
inst. He died the 2Ist at eight
o clock a. IN. all negroes
Booze and gambling were at
the bottom OF the killing.
!. J Taylor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26
"Jesus OF Nazareth Passeth Bly,"

Somebody has said that St.
Luke is the gospel OF humanity.
it is here that you find Jesus as
great ply sician. here you see him
as helper. here you behold him
going everywhere on errsnds OF
mercy. here he is speaking in
parable. here you see him work
ing miracles. to heal the sick and
raise the dead.
Our Master was on his way to
Jerco, and blind b, ggar sat by
,he wayside. he heard that the
Master was coming. and long be-
lore you could have seen him as
the blind can only hear. spring
ing to his feet when he knew that
Jesus was approaching. he cried
out: tell me who is coming 2 some
one said to quit his cries, is is
Jesus OF Nazareth passeth by
Jesus is still passing by.
He is the central figure in his
tory. tske him away and you
have Lost the keystone OF the ar h
lose sight OF Him and the found
atioa stone is gone is gone is
gone; take him away and peace
departs, lose the vision OF him
and there is no pardon. He is
still passing by.
Christ came into this world and
suffered and died. he was not only
a man, but he was the son OF God
as we'll. He is sc eated at the
right hand of God but he is here
in the persons OF the Holy Spirit
of God, moving in the singing.
stirring in the speaking, quicken
ing memory, holding UP before
your own sense OF need, and then
speaking 40 you as only God can
speak. Come unto me. all ye
that are weary and heavy laden.
and, | will give you rest.
So il yoa will &C ,ept him, par
don is yours II you will claim
him, peace is yours, IL you will
lay hold upon him forgiveness is
yours every sin blotted out, every
trangression put away. Oh! ac-
cept him today il ye will hear his
voice and harden not your hearts
for. Jesus OF Nazareth Pssseth
By"
MARY Cook.
3I6 Division ST..
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26

Mrs. H.rsiet Sanders. Mrs
Soonie Sanders OF Cairo. Mr..
Queen Ada Hill. of Union City
Tenn, Mrs. December Smith and
daughter Bertha Oh Elkvilie, re-
latives OF the deceased were here
attending the funeral.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26
Editor oil Gazette:

Editor OF Gazette:
Please allow
me space in the paper to say that
our pastor Rev. J. II. Starks, OF
Cairo, was with US the and Sum
day and will be here again the
4th Sunday.
The wife OF S. /. Richards is
very sick. :.
Mrs. Calhoun. called on US last
night.
We have had several deaths
here. Mrs c. <. Messer was
one.
We had a good prayer meeting
the Ist Sunday.
Rev Harshaw. pastor OF the
A. M. Z. church jost closed a
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26

The clubs OF the Ist Baptist
church are preparing for their
club convention in February, Sat-
urday before the and Sunday.
We are in a better condition
now than ever TO do your job
work. Give us a trial as the me-
gro must live, by honest toll and
sweat OF his face or by the toll Of
other. we pre- fer the former. We
only ask for an opportunity in the
race OF life as do others.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26
MARY Cook.
3I6 Division ST..
Cairo, III.
Col. W. 7. Scott. Dead.

The Metropolitan daily papers OF
Jan. 25th chronicled the death of COL
w. T. Scott, formerly # Cairo, bnt
who for many years lived in Spring
field, and edited The Leader, a Dem
ocratic Organ. More next week about
our friend and brother.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26

successful meeting with 28 con
verts. He thanked the Baptist
for their assistance. especially
Mrs. George Brown. as a faithful
worker.
Rev George Brown.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-01-26

The WoSksrs.
-ptd q musiciAa sf aots ssess Sow
sperar'
no: the critics Ola
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-20
PAID FOR THE WHISTLE.
Council Passes the Bill Over Mayor
Gaiiney's Veto Monday Night.

The whistle incident is closed. Mr..
Webb got his money last Monday
night and the city decks are cleared
of that circumference.
Mr.. Webb came down from Mar
quette to be present at the meeting
and after the meeting was opened he
was allowed to address the council
in his own behalf.
Following the talk of Mr.. Webb, a
motion was made to pass the bill over
the mayors veto and five voted for
IL and one against IT, Those voting
for the bill were Penglase. Nelson
Axelson. Meisler and Klesges Alder
man Shells voted NO"
Mayor Gaffney vetoed the paying OF
this claim after It had been allowed
at HE last meeting. His reasons for
vetoing it were that the siren whic0
was actually furnished to the city was
not the one contracted for.
According to the law the council
had right TO pass this claim over
the mayors veto, and as a big ma
jorty OF them were in favor OF so do
ing the motion went through.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-20
EASTERN STAR OFFICERS.

The following are the new officers
Worthy grand matron. Ida NJ. Hunt
worthy grand patron, G. Roscoe Swift,
Adrian; associate grand matron, Eva
J. Snow. Ludington; associate grand
patron, Lou b. Winsor. Read City;
grand secretary Eva 8. Goodrich. Anu
Arbor; grand treasurer. Jennie New
ell, Fenton; grand conductress, Ger
trude Parkhurst. Grand Rapids, asso
ciate grand conductress,, Frances
Watson. Breckenridge.
Adah, Jessie Nesbit, Durand: Ruth
Harriet l.. Cutler, Luther: Esther,
Ina Moore. Lake View: Martha. Laura
Fouch, Fennville; Electa, Norah
Mooney. Cadillac; chaplain. Clara b
Abbott Ovid; marshal. Ada Briggs
Detroit; warder. Addie. Alvea Tren-
ton; sentinel, James Fisher, Hough-
ton; organist. Aletta c. Mcdaniel,
Frankfort.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-20
TO REGULATE SOLICITING.
Business Men Take Action TO Protect
Themselves Against Imposition.

The Crystal Falls business men
have taken action to protect them
selves against imposition in the mat
ter Of soliciting for money among
them by all kinds OF persons and for
all kinds OF purposes. There has
been more soliciting among Crystal
Falls business men this year thal
ever In the history OF the place, and
things came TO such a pass that some
concerted action to regulate things
had TO be taken
Az the meeting last Thursday even
ing report OF the managing com
mittee, which body had been consid-
ering the question. reported In favor
of a permanent standing committee
to whom all requests for aid must be
referred for investigation before there
viii be any response from the bust.
ness men, was unanimously adopted
Chairman Bridges appointed upon
this committee James r. Flood, w
". Rein and James +. Corcoran. A
blank will be furnished this commit
tee. Any person wishing 20 solicit
among the business men can call up.
on this committee, state their case
and the committee will investigate
and. issue a certificate TO the person
giving their decision. Business mer
hereafter, when approached for {
donation, will ask for the certifcat,
Of the committee and will be guided
by the finding OF this committee IN
response to the request.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-20
COMMISSION DOINGS.
Has Met and Organized for Work
Compiling the New Charter.

Tile commission TO write charter
for the city of Crystal Falls met last
Saturday evening for the purpose OF
organizing The organization was
perfected by the election OF the fol-
lowing officers:
Chairman Hon. NJ. II. Moriarty.
Vice Chairman E. S. Bridges.
Secretary Ben. c. Neely.
city Clerk Gribble is the clerk OF
the commission under the law and he
was instructed TO write at once 70
cities having commission charters and
get copies for use by the Crystal Falls
commission
At meeting held on Tuesday even
ing the law under which the city "a
now governed was read over and
considered by the commission The
commissioners will get right down to
business and expect TO have a draft
OF the charter 90 report in about sixty
days.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-20
Subscription $500 Per Year.
POTATO CROP POOR.
Iron County Crop VIII Not Average
With Last Year.

Last year Iron County had a potato
crop that was one OF the est In its
history and among the best of any
section in the United States. This
year the crop is not as good as one
of the average years and the princi-
pal reason seems TO be that the frost
of last August caught the potatoes ct
a time when they were at very crit
ical point Owing to the late spring
all potatoes were late and the early
frost got them when they needed
about two weeks more of growth.
Many of our farmers have good
sized potatoes, but the yield Is small
the consensus of opinion being that
the average in this county is about
half a crop.
Almost all OF the potatoes that were
caught by the early frost are exceed
ingly small. The potato experts say
that these potatoes will make as good
seed as any other; that they are not
100 small potatoes, Dut immature pO-
tatoes On this theory the county
will dig the potatoes that were plant
ed by the food committee on the Alpha
road although many OF them are no
larger than marbles. These potatoes
will be housed in the warehouse and
distributed for seed next year
Some excellent potatoes grown from
seed ends. parings and other expert
mental seeds are being brought In
every day and it is probable that
there will be more genuine education
for potato growers In this line at the
coming show than has been availabls
at any other exhibition Of its kind in
years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-10-20
JAMEs.zHRBHL.


Announcement was made saturday
evening Of the marriage OF Miss Le-
nor James of Crystal Falls. "a Arthur
Zerbel OF this city Mrs Zerbel an
nounced the wedding at a party in the
home Of Mrs sudtell, Lee street. and
Mr., Zerbel announced II at a dinner al
the Marquette club.
They were married in Escanaba.
July a. hut they thought they would
not "sprlng It. on their friends untl
later date
Mrs zerbel has been engaged as
boottcepor at the Marquette Nation
nj iank for several months aud has
mado many friends who wish her
harDlness
sIr. .zerbel Is employed IN the cleri-
cal department OF the L. s. & I. rail-
road.
Mrs Zerbei will continue her duties
In the bank until the 6rst OF Novem-
Der. after which she and Mn Zerbel
will go TO housekeeping. Marquette
Chronicle.