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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-30
Tiptoeing Steps

What 1 cant understand said DR..
Barneigh, superintendent Of the Sea
Bluff Sanitarium, ''is why the mur-
derer tiptocd up to poor Manville on
the open beach In broad daylight. 1t
could hardly have been for concealment,
for in the first place, footsteps on sand
make no noise; in the second, Manville
was coming toward him and must have
seen him In the third, according to the
footprints, the murderer stood talking
to him for some time before firing the
fatal shot"
Harvey Hunts eyes cleaned bit at
this statement Of mystery.
'"That sounds interesting after all,
Or. Barneigh," he said, "and it is
probably more In my line than I thought
that my methods are not the methods
Of the police. I don't quarrel with the
rolice methods. There is no one who
realizes better than l how totally in
adequate my own facilities are for run
ming down the perpetrator Of the usual
crime. 1t Is there that the marvellous
organization and the painstaking plod-
ding of the police investigators form
the best hope Of gradually narrowing
down the search to the one possible
criminal. ] 90 not attempt to compete
with the police in that field. You may
think it strange admission from
man who is credited with being a bril-
liant Investigator to say that the simpler
the crime the harder It is for him to
unravel it, and the easier it is for the
police. Yet IL Is fact. My sole stock
IN trade is whatever acumen have been
successful in developing and concentrat-
ing in one specialized line of investi-
cation and that line is not ordinary,
but extraordinary crime. The tiptocing
footprints certainly seem extraordinary.
Can We make Sea Bluff before the tide
turns? Then let's hurry"
It was indeed an extraordinary crime
which had been perpetrated on the beach
at the Sea Bluff Sanitarium. Erwald
Manville, the noted artist and Illus
traitor. who had come to the sanitarium
for u special nerve treatment, had gone
down to the beach for walk at
o'clock in the morning. When the first
marty Of bathers came down from the
sanitarium they found his dead body
He had been shot through the head with
his own revolver. Suicide was the first
thought. but there were no powder
marks about the wound in his forehead.
Besides, there were the footprints.
The murder indisputably had been
committed by some one In the sani-
tarium. Cor there was nothing at Sea
Bluff but the santarium, and Sea Bluff
vas an island. and nobody had left il
following the murder but DR.. Iarncigh.
Harvey Hunt traced the footsteps OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-30

,'proflts'' was agreed to as an expert.
ment Last Friday the men received
amounts equaling 70 per cent reduc-
tions from the old wage. Yesterday
strike was called.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-30
PROFlT-SHARING ALL WRONG
So Say lronworkers, Whose Pay
Fell Short--Go on Strike

Fell Short--6o on Strike
Newbern, N. c., Dec. 3O.--(By A.
PD-The profit sharing system as q
means of averting strikes was in a
state Of collapse today as far as the
Newbern Iron Works and its employees
were concerned. One weeks work un
der the plan found the workers pay
envelopes 10 per cent shy, and today
the plant was idle with the men on
strike for their old wnge scale.
Four weeks ago seventy six cents an
hour was the scale in the foundry and
machine works. A 10 per cent wage
reduction was ordered, on the ground
that it would be necessary to cut cx e
penses or close the plant. A one day
strike followed.
Another 10 per cent lowering Of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-30

scale was soon proposed, but the sug-
gestion by workman that the com.
pany run the plant, deduct actual op.
Grating and overhead expenses and
divide that part Of the income termed
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XXXIx

Can you solUe this problem
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
THE REASONS FOR THE MISUN OUTSTANDING BETWEEN THE MEXICAN AND AMER
 IHAM DE0Df

The chief reason for the misunder- standing between the Mexican and the American people is the racial differ ence. The Americans are the sturdy Anglo-Saxon type, and the Mexicans are the emotional Latins- We Amer jeans can understand and pardon the French, but we never think that our dark skinned neighbor is after all, only a cousin to the French. We allow for the European but not for an Amer ican neighbor.
 American tourists in Mexico do much to feed the fire of antagonism between the two countries. One can usually pick out an American travelling through Mexico for they are. as a rule very rude and think that the very req son that they are from the United States places them above European travellers On sightseeing trips they constantly have to be reminded that they are not to talk aloud in churches, that they cannot finger curiosities, and that they must comply with the laws of the country
 German propaganda has been in strumental in increasing this anta- gonism. Teutonic influence can easily be seen in this headline of late issue of a Mexican paper: 1fWilson. tus
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
ENFORCING THE TOBACCO LAW

ENF ORCING HE lObACCO LAW
 Authority is at last waking up. The sheriff of Maricopa has proclaimed that all minors caught with tobacco in their possession will be severely dealt with. and also that any dealer of such articles if caught selling the filthy weed" to said minors will be heavily fined if something worse doesn't happen to him.
 Selling tobacco to our young men under age is a heinous crime for to- bacco weakens the mind and also does a very serious physical wrong. I will not endeavor to relate all the wrongs of the tobacco habit. We all know them.
 The anti tobacco law is one of the best pieces of legislation ever done in our state of Arizona and it is the duty of every true citizen to see that it is enforced. In Graham county, the Nor mons deserve special credit for their enforcement of the law But in Mari copa and Cochise counties the officers have been very lax and this is a down right shame, especially in the capital where the laws are made.
 ROBERT VOELCKEL.
 Second Year, Tempe Normal.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
OLD JEAN SuFFEREIcN

Living among his dogs and burros, MT. Suffereign seems to be quite happy. He loves his burros and dogs as much as it is possible for an old rich man to love anyone or anything. Not very long ago MT. Suffereigns old partner died, leaving his animals as well as his money to him. Now old Jean," as MT. Suffereign is called lives by himself in a tiny green house which is perfect picture of neatness. Often "Old Jean" rides along on his pet burro, with his head low on his breast. He is absorbed in meditation. Yet when he hears a friends voice, his head springs back into place, and his clear blue eyes sparkle with a mis- chievous look. At the same time he smiles. and his bright white teeth show between his gray beard and mustache. Even though "Old Jean" is always full of fun, it is easily seen that he is patiently waiting for his turn to come when he shall once more see his friend and partner.
 MARGARET STAIGER
 Ray, Arizona. Second Year
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
THE YOUNG WRITERS CLUB OF ARIZONA

manos estan llenas de sangre - WlI- son, your hands are covered with blood" Still another reason is the lii- feeling the Mexicans have borne us since the war of 1S45 when she was forced to give up Texas.
 American women who have not lived long in Mexico and do not understand the lower classes complicate condi- tions. When they seen the penury eX- isting as it does, they hastily form themselves into charities. The ignor- ant peon supposes that he is to live In ease the remainder of his days and be- comes lazier than ever. This is why the border peon is inferior to his brother of the interior. If the good ladies would consider this in their ben evoIence, conditions would improve.
 WANDYNE DeCILLO,
 Tempe Normal, English III,
 NogaleS Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
SAGE TEA BEAUTIFIEG AND DARKENS HAIR
Don't Stay Gray! It Dark ems So Naturally That Nobody Can Tell

You can turn gray, faded hair beautifully dark ,aa1: l;:S.-ccs eI- most over night if you'll get bot tie of ''Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" at any drug store. Mil- lions of bottles of this old famous Sage Tea Recipe, improved by the addition of other ingredients, are sold annually. says a well known druggist here, because it darkcns the hair so naturally and evenly that no one can tell it has been ap- piled.
 Those whose hair is turning gray or becoming faded have a surprise awaiting them, because after one or two applications t'-e gray hair vanishes and your locks become luxuriantly dark and beautiful.
 This is the age of youth. Gray haired, unattractive folks aren't wanted around, so get busy, with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com pound tonight and you'll be de- lighted with your dark. handsome hair and your youthful appearance within a few days.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27

last sitting of the national assembly that during the last year 526 tons os sugar had been stolen. This amount is equal to 59 railway cars full of sugar or to a daily amount of above one and half tons.
 Considering that the sugar had only to pass the small distance either from Gmud to Vienna or from Luudenburg to Vienna, the theives work is mar velous- The secretary of state pointed out that the profit made by the illicit traders amounted 10 at least S12,- 500, 900.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
A DESERTED HOUSE

To me nothing is quite so sad as that large house, where children have always been. Now it is quiet and dark. The children have moved away, and the house is dead without them. Ii was the children that made the large house look as if it were alive Even the large Newfoundland dog. that ran and played with them, has grown sick with grief Now the birds in the trees are the only happy ones there.
 BERNARD WHITNEY,
 Humboldt Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
A DEADLY PET

LONDON-The IS months old son of MT. and Mrs. Howells, of Maenclo- ehok, North Pembrokeshire, walked into their house with a viper coiled around his neck. The father had the utmost difficulty in freeing the child, who died before the arrival of a doctor. The little boy was playing in the gar den when he spied the snake. He picked it up and placed it on his head. The reptile immediately twisted itself round his neck and bit him on the temple.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27

Parkman, La Sale. Parkman, Montcalm and Wolfe. Parkman, Oregon Trail. Peattie, Lotta Embury's Career. Phillips. Toussaint LOuverture. Poe, Tales.
 Porter E., Polyanna. Porter, c. S, Freckles. Porter G. S, Girl of the Timberlost Porter G. S., Laddie. Porter J., Scottish Chiefs. Porter, (O.Henry) Cabbages and Kings.
 Porter. The Four Million.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
JUST A RHYME

e Now as you may see, I'm as busy as a bee For I'm trying to write A poem of eight lines this night. For a poem the teacher has asked I thought it was hard task But when I sat down to think wrote it right off. in a wink.
 CEDRIC AUSTIN,
 Second Year, Tempe Normal
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
Interesting Details From French
 Modeis-A New Lounging Robe.

It's a very lucky woman today, who uses her needle easily and skillfully. I might even say it is a lucky one who can force her will to use it at all. regardless of ease or skill. Clothes are fairly simple to do and with a lit tie time devoted to them at home any
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
openheim, pr. Post.

Openheim, pr. Post. Otis, Toby Tyler. Page, T. N, In Ole Virginia. Page, T. N, Marse Chan. Page, T. N, Red Rock. Palgrave, Golden Treasury. Parish, Man With the Iron Hand Parker, Right of Way. Parker, Seats of the Mighty. Parker, The Weavers. Parkman, The Boys Parkman Comp " Hasbrouck
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
PEOPLE

For a student of life in it's various forms there is no more pleasant occu- patton than just watching people
 Many times have I stood on street corner and watched the mixed throng of passerby, each one bound for some where: the gay theatergoer. the weary
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27

A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying in other words that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.
 POPE.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27

Another detail from a French
 source seen on a lowered geor-
 gette frock. The material of the
 blouse, cut kinona fashion, droops
 slightly over the arm, and under
 heath this is the little cap sTeeve
 edged with small white glass beads
 to weight 1t down, and tied with
 small taffeta bow.
 have it copied for the summer and sport in several different shades of washable French cotton Voiles.
 But the price asked for making each individual blouse was twice what I paved for the original georgette one and I furnished the material besides. It is such incidents in my budget that make me think of the lucky woman who has ability and time to sew for herself at home. If she has the oppor tunity to learn what is worn, IT she can pick up suggestions and ideas from an authentic source the honors are all hers for being we'll dressed. And so l have this woman constantly in mind as go about.
 I had her in mind when I had the first two sketches shown in todays column made. Both bits of detail were taken from French models in one of the smartest speciality shops on the Avenue. The first was seen on a white satin peplum blouse. What looks like oss-stitch pattern of black floss was in reality done with tiny dull black beads. But this could only be told by coming close. The pattern would be almost as effective if done with the floss. and of course. in any other com
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27

bination Of tones. Note the long open ing of the neckline, which is new and individual, and the low placed position of the embroidered square.
 The other detail speaks for itself, being the undersleeve on a kimona-
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
AUGMENTATION OF BOOK LIST

Between ourselves there IS no such thing abstractly, as a good book. A book is good only when it meets some human hunger or refutes some human error. A book that is good for me would very likely be punk for you Christopher Morley in Haunted Book shop
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27

A model, being made of the ancient dungeons of the Chateau Corey iu France, will consist of between 1000 and 5000 pieces of cardboard
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27

A lovely and decidedly slenderiz- ing tea gown in salmon pink char mouse edged with a tissue ribbon and silver and dark grey and pur- pie. There are purple tasseIs at the sides, sleeves of pink chiffon and lining of rose over peri wnkle blue for the top part with yellow for the bottom.
 bodiced frock of lowered georgette, edged with small white glass drops and tied with a taffeta bow.
 The third sketch shows one of the latest lounging robes. whose straight slenderizing lines and color combina- tion appeals to me immensely. It is of salmon pink charmouse, a narrow tissue ribbon striped in silver and dark grey and purple running around it's edges. Surplice fronts cross each other low down and then fasten on either hip, one over, one under. and at each point of juncture hang huge, very special purple silk tassles. The lining, too is special, being of rose chiffon over periwinkle blue for the top part of the robe and of yellow chiffon for the bottom.
 
 SOME SUGAR THEFT
 VIENNA-The Austrian secretary of state for food supplies stated at the
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27
Whdt Smart Women Wear
 By ALICE BRADY
Wear

absolutely obligatory that ' io so. az you must know, and IS perhays l have said before But for all tha. I cer tainly do rot feel cheerful a. payir some of the prices asked me.
 I don't like to pay the prices asked for carrying out ones ideas, the high tax that is placed on being individual For example I picked up a figured georgette blouse this winter at a really reasona ble figure. It was made in the simplest fashion, kimona-cut round neck, picot edged, it's lower portion in one with a sash belt that folded aroUnG the top of the skirt and tied m the back with a small bow. You all know the type, I'm sure. It's been Tt for some time Nothing new. but it han pened to suit me to be comfortable
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27

workman returning from his day of toll, the child of poverty, the child of wealth each has a personality, a char acter and distinctive traits of his own In the sea of faces one notes sorrow trouble. joy, love, hate and all the pas sions that enter the soul of man. On the street, where poverty and wealth joy and sorrow mingIe, is the real place to study life.
 ETHEL AUXIER,
 First Year Phoenix High School
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27

one can have things that are individual and practical without having to pay so much money for them. Each year l cheerfully plan to spend q large
 amount of money on clothes l. IS
Arizona republican., 1920-06-27

o0mE O01Nn tFlET VIENNA-The Austrian secretary of state for food supplies stated at the
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-05-04
C0LORED SCHOOL 70 CLOSE
ON MAY 18th.

Closing exercises of the Scot
land Neck Colored Graded School
Tuesday, May 18th, 3 r. M. In
dustrial Exhibits, Remarks by
some member Of the Trustee
board. r..
Wednesday, May 18th 7':3O p,
M. Primary Exercises. Remarks
by J. H. Powell.
Thursday, May 18th 7:3O P. NJ.
intermediate Exercises. Remarks
by Rev. II. III. Hall.
Friday, May 18th, 8 P. NJ. Ad-
anced grades and Graduation
Exercises. Presenting certificates
etc. Annual address BY Mr.. Ash
by Dunn: (Attorney). Remarks
)by Supt NJ. A. Higgins, Part
ing words by the Principal.
THOMAS SHIELDS,
Principal
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-05-04
TRUSTEES SALE OF LAND

By virture Of power vested in
me by that deed Of trust execur-
ed to me by Willis Davis, which
is Of record in the Register Of
Deeds Office for, Halifax County.
North Carolina, in Book 1O4, at
Page 464, to which reference
may. be had, I will, on Thursday,
June 3, 1920, at IL o o'clock, in the
town Of Scotland Neck, N. c., IN
front Of BurroughsP ittman--
Wheeler Company's Store, sell
for cash, at public auction, to the
highest bidder, the following
desoaibed tract Of land, lying, be-
iqg*and situate in the County of
Halifax and State of North Caro-
llna,. on which Willis Davis re-
sided at the time Of his death,
known as part Of the William
Tootle tract Of land, and more
particularly described as follows
Beginning at a sweet-gum
Dolphin Tootle's line, corner on
Norfleet's Ferry road; thence
81 poles; thence S % E 81 poles
+, to j. G. Shields line; thence
along his line S COZ w 80 poles
| to Dolphin Tott1e's other corner
/ thence N E SO poles to the be
ginning an dcontaining thirty
five acres, more or less.
! This the 3rd day Of May, 1920
c.. SPEED,
Trustee
is. A. Dunn, Attorney.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-05-04
FOR SHERIFF OF HALIFAX
COUNTY

To The Voters Of Halifax County
| hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office OF Sheriff
Of Halifax County subject to the
action OF the coming Democra1:,:
Primary. In this connection
wish to state | have faithfully ser
"d the Democratic Party for tie
past thirty Years. and have never
asked for IN office OF any kind
Three years ago | laid down my
business to serve the State and
Nation. and with meagre com
penSation served on the Halifax
County Exemption Board until
released the first of last year
And now, al the solicitation Of
my friends ! present myself Il
candidate for the above mentions
"d office. and kindly ask the
support Of all patriotic Dcmocra-
tic voters Of Halifax County 70
that end.
Respectfully.
S. B. HOLLAWAY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-05-04
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as Admins
traitor OF the estate Of William
Goth, deceased, late Of Halifax
County. North Carolina, this is
to notify all persons having claims
against. the estate Of said deceased
to exhibit them to the undersign-
ed at Scotland Neck, n. G. on or
before the 23rd day Of April,
1921 or this notice will be plead
ed in bar Of their recovery. All
persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate ray-
mc}t
ASHRY DUNN.
Administrator Of the estate of
William Cobb.
This the 23rd day Of april. 1920.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-05-04
PERSONALS,
Miss Mary Lamb. News RspoTtar
Mr.. e. j. Proctor spent yester-
day il Williamson, N. c..

Mr.. E. j. Proctor spent yester-
day il Williamson, N. c..
Mrs. E. S. Carter, Jr. left this
morning for Beaufort, N. c. .
f.
Mrs. A. M. Riddick left today
for Richmond, Va.
Mr.. W. l. Harren arrived
Monday from Detroit Mich.
Mr.. Turner Whitehead OF
Roseneath. was in town this morn
ing.
Mrs. S. F. Hale and children
left this morning for Roanoke
Rapids, N. c.
Miss Mary B. Ashcraft spent
. the week end at her home in
Wadesboro, N. G.
Mr.. G. S. Alexander and DR.. j.
e. Shields left yesterday for
Charlotte, N. G.
Mr.. j. IS. Ray left on the morn
ing train for Robersonville, N
{.
Mr.. Leonard and Francis Har.
rell arrived yesterday from Wash:
ington d. c.. where they hav,
been on a visit.
Mr.. Billy Walston was taker
to the Tarboro hospital yeste1'
day it was thought he had appen
aicitis.
The T and Needle Club NEE,
Saturday afternoon with Mrs. J
B. Edwards, Jr., all member.
were present, Mrs. Edwards ser
we'd delightful ice course
s.
The GAINESVILLE Literary Clul
will meet EFridav afternoon a
four 0 clock with Mrs. Lonn1,
Dunn at the residence Of Mrs. &
S. White.
The e. D. G.. meeting will NEE
with Mrs. r. 6. Shackell Thurs
day the 9Th Of May at 3 80. Full
attendance is requested, as ar
rangements for the tenth Of Ma,
dinner is to be decided upon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-05-04

LOST Thursday. night, It j. the
Eureka Guh diamond pin
and an aviation wing. IF
found return TO the Common
wealth office and receive re
ward. tt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-05-04
GOOD GRAVEL FOR SALE
Fine or course to suit.
East Scotland Neck
W. J. HARRISON.

WE BUY, raise and sell fur-bear-
ing rabbits aid other fur-bear-
ing animals. Place your order
with us, and list what ever
stock you have with us. stating
lowest flat prices on large ship
s2ents. Address 515-517. Ave.
Fargo, N. D. - $3.50
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-05-04
WEATHER. REPORT
By j. Y. Savage

for week ending May 2, 1920
Tenn. Highest 1872 on Apr. 1920
Tenn. Lower 42'' on May End.
Tenn. Az. High SO ST"
Tenn. Az. Low 1922
Rain fall POP in.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1920-05-04
six Days Shalt Thou Labor And
Do All Thy Work"

The God who laid upon the sikten Of Israel the
injunction to observe the sanety Sabbath proclaim
ed also the holiness OF toll and that labor
law of salvation. In this crucial human his
tory it behooyes all to give hes TO
this commandment only but to the six-sevenths
which the Almighty glorified toll translated work In
to form of worship. !.
There nothing in this commandment that We of the
present day warranted interpreting Divine Sane
ton for shorter hours artificial produc
ston Six days shalt thou labor''not six hours day.
mot eight hours day, but many hours may
required to do all thy work So long production lags
behind the needs Of hungry world, all work
done and hour wresed from the working schedule
Of the week is hour of violence humanity and of
*basphemy to God.
1t the executives the sales managers, the bookkeepers
the senographers and the clerks the advertising
those Of the sales force do with
OF the obligations that rest them If those in
high places do not make their brains productive
small license shall they have for casting OPP
rolrum at the ignorant the brutal and the reaconarv
in the ranks Of organized unnreanzed physical labor
From "Paragrafs, issued by the Whitaker Paper Co,
Cincinnati.