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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-07-19
APPLY THE GOLDEN RULE IN
BUSINESS

The times which we have been pass
ing through for the past few months
have been trying times, testing times,
times that prove ones real friends.
Some people have taken advantage o.
the money stringency and have not |
done near as well as they could, it is
true, and still others have done abso-
lutely nothing, giving, as excuse for
not meeting their obligations, the ex
IRENE strlngency in money matters |
This is unjust and such persons should
be dealt with with very little mercy.
But there are numbers and numbers
of good, honest people, who have al
ways been punctual in meeting their
obligations, when times were different,
and who have great deal of self
pride and are easily embarrassed, who
would never allow their fellow men
to carry a burden for them, were it
possible for them to prevent it. Such
people, it occurs to me, should have
the commentator, not the condemna-
ton, Of their fellows.
Be it said, however, to the everlast-
ing credit Of Scotland Neck business
men and bankers, that they have been
livery lenient indeed with their custo-
mers, there being only one or two
forced sales Of property here since
the slump which came last fall, and
which caused so many good people to
be unable to pay their debs If I am
not mistaken, these sales were friend
ly and asked for. The business men
, here, with the aid of the two banking
institutions, have carried their loads
: like the good men that they are. Those
who are the recipients Of these favors
should never forget the kindnesses Of
, the good merchants, business men ana
| banks Of this town and community. /
have no doubt they do, for the most
, part, appreciate their friendliness
| There are those, though, and there
} may be possibly a few in Scotland
Neck, who, through the good graces
and courtesies Of their friends, have
1 been promoted to positions Of authori-
: ty, where they can dictate terms to
their less fortunate friends, and who
have not been as considerable of the
good intentions and endeavors of those
who find it impossible to meet their
> obligations, as they should. They
, seem OF forget the times when they,
: themselves, had not the money with
which to meet their own obligations
: and some Of them may still owe money
they cannot pay. How would such an
one feel, should his creditors threaten
to foreclose or embarrass him
y
position, and do no weld the lash too
severely. If you don It want YOU
,creditors to embarrass you, be SURE
that you do not make your threats
too strongly, for it is written some
where in that Book Of books, "Bless
2 ed are the merciful, for they shall oh
8 tain mercy Be consistent. Follow tn
Golden Rule and edo unto others q
= you would that others should do unit
4 you,' for the favorable sun may no
q shine one way always.
4 On the other hand, everyone VIII
3 owes money should strain every nerv
= to curtail as much as possible, an
3 settle all as quickly as possible, max
3 ing it as easy as he can on his burden
4 bearing friends.
= CLEE VAUGHAN
!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-07-19

r., and Mrs. R. c. Josey returned
..1.- from a visit to Nebanna, Va.
,,rs 7 3. Vaughan and Mrs. p. M.
spent Yesterday IN Hobgood.
A., on1 Mrs. Stuart Smith returned
.ordav from Raleigh, where Mrs.
;+b went for treatment.
Me- W. P. Darden of Spring Hill,
=. in town yesterday afternoon
shopping
1rs. u. I. Green and son. of Park
.1rrc West Va, are visiting Mrs.
c.oon' : sister, Mrs. w. L. Harren.
Mr. Ionnie Whitley of the State
r,o,+n Department, Raleigh, and
", Freeman, Sanitary Inspector, are
.;s;4ors in Scotland Neck today.
Mr. Jimmie Blackman, Of Colds
,.uo accompanied by Miss Emmie
1o,ra and Miss Bessie Lassiter of p
= 7. t. school. Greenville. came over
Sunday and spent the day with Mrs
7 " Lowe, returning home yesterday
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-07-19

come unto me and forbid them not
for OF such is the Kingdom Of Heaven
A Friend, CHAS.. s. UPCHURCH.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-26
TO ASK THAT |. s. FORCES
 BE WITHDRAWN FROM GERMANY

Washington. May 25.-A resolution disapproving the proposal in congress, fei immediate withdrawal of American forces from Germany. was adopted te- night by the national committee on nit. tary policy of the American. EegionsRe- ferring 10 the resolution introduced hy Representative Hamilton Fish of New York, the committee went on record against the withdrawal of Ameriesr forces on the Rhine by tconEresnsna. resolution and declared the question ai to when they properly should be with. drawn should be left to the discretion ei the president.
 The committee. which tonight finished a two days session here. also lookup tho question of alleged discririnstisI against national guard and emergency army officers in the recent army pFo. motions. Members claimed that al. though the law provides that not Ter than 90 per cent. of vacancies ia the ar. my should be filled by emergency officers practically all the sppointnentss ts emergency officers recently have been. in the grades Of lieutensnts and ca ptain, while all appointments of higher grn6ef went to West Pointers"
 It was decided 10 take the matter pI with Secretary Weeks. Chief of Stan March and General PershinE.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-26
THREE LACKING IN JURY
 FOR TRIAL OF MRS. MOTT

Bridgeport, May 25.-The jury box still lacked three of being fled at the con clusion of today's session of the trial of Mrs. Ethel H. Mott, charged with the murder of her husband, George B. Nott Examination of T talesmen today added only four men to the jury, five members of which had been seated in the opening session yesterday. A new panel of 15 talesmen which was summoned for today, was nearly exhausted and an additional panel of 50 was ordered to appear to- morrow morning.
 Of those excused today IS said they were opposed to capital punishment. Seventeen others were excused because they said they had formed an opinion in the case as a result of reading news paper accounts of the murder and of the trial of Elwood B. Wade. who paid the death penalty last week. Judge Will liam NJ Maltbie remarked from tfe bench that he thought it was remarkable that So many representative citizens should be opposed to capital punishments.
 The entire afternoon session did not re- suit in any addition to the jury. The four accepted before recess are: James Haywood. A. of Bethel; Frank P Wiles. 5S, of Westport; Eugene H. Tolles. of Norwalk: John k Gault, g. of Westport.
 Francis H. Adriance, wealthy retired manufacturer. of New Canaan, received a reprimand from the conrt bcause Of abusive language he Is alleged to have used when a deputy sheriff served him with summons for jury duty. He was excused after he said that he had already formed an opinion on the case.
 Mrs Mott, clad in a tailored black suit and wearing veil appeared calm during today's session. She wept late In the afternoon for a few moments
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-26
SENATE IS UNANIMOUS FOR. . .AD|SARMAMENT CONFERENCE
Senator Borahs Amendment Requesting President Harding to Invite Great Britain and Japan to Send Represents
 tives Was Adopted "A to o-Its Advocates Beliey. fl Will be Endorsed by the House and Then Approved By President Harding .s.: 't r':
President Harding.

Washington, May 25.-Unanimous ,sen- ate approval was. given today to sena- tor Borah's proposal for an international naval disarmament conference
 By vote of A to O. the Ohio sena- tors amendment was added to the naval appropriation bill authorizing and re- questing the president to invite the gov ernments of Great Britain and Japan to send representatives to a conference with some representatives of the United States in an effort 10 reach some agree ment on disarmament.
 The vote was in conformity with the understandin reached last week by ad- ministration forces to give their sup port to Senator Borah's plan. Besides the fcrty-six republicans and twcnt=-eigh; democrats voting for the amendment. an- nouncements were made on behalf of many absentees that they. too. favored tn disarmament plan.
 Upon passage of the bill. the amend ment will 70. to conference with tho house. but it's advocates believe it will be endorsed and then approved by President Harding.
 With the Borah amendment ircorpor ated, an effort was made to reach 8 vote on passage Of the bill late today bu this was frustrated by debate arising or minor amendments. Senators La Fol lette republican, Wisconsin, King. dem ocrat. Utah. also had several amendment' | pending. The latter promised to intro duce several amendments to abolish whs he termed useless" navy yards and de pots.
 Senator La Toilette made anothe' lengthy address today in opposition t' ! ca pital ship construction and consider ! able more debate was in prospect wnel i adjournment was taken tonight with 10 morrow set aside by special order fol
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-26
JAPAN TO BRING PRESSURE
 TOR RECESSION OF SHANTUN

Washington May 25.-CBy The A. P) -Accor1ing 10 official information re- c..vcd here Japan is planning to take steps to compel China to begin nego- ta-i0ns for the recession of Shantung under the terms of the treaty of Yer saiIes.
 Japan's programme, according to this information. is to begin withdrawinf the large forces of troops which have been rus-l'ng the railway from Tsinan-Fu to Kiao-Chau, without waiting for China comply with the original suggestion that they be replaced by Chinese soldiers. The Japanese belief Is that with Japan csc troops withdrawn. China will be fore sI to send her own troops into the area where it is said lawless bands have been operating with frequency.
 f the Chinese government takes mp the work it is said here, and demon- st-atcs It's ability oprotect the terri tory and insure safety to the port of klso-Chau, the Japanese government will take further steps of proposing that the Chinese Feudarmes replace replace the Japanese police and soldery who have been guarding the port itself.
 The Japanese viewpoint, as expressed here. is that Japan has waited two years for China 10 begin the negotiations for ths return of Shantung and in the mean time has been under attack for her oc- cupat.on of the peninsula, The new pol icy is framed with the expectation of bringing the subject to an issue.
 Some d!plomatists here believe that some inkling of the plan got out in Tokio in connection with the assembly of provincial officials and led to the report that Japan was about 10 turn over the whole of Shantung without attempting further to induce China to open negotia- lions provided under the treaty of Yer rallies.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-26
WOULD HAVE AMERICA
 SOLVE EUROPEAN SITUATION

Paris, May 25.-CBy The A. PA gtron appeal to America to step in and find a solution 10 the European situation was voiced by N. Noblemaire in the chamber of deputies today during the dis cussion of the governments foreign pol icy.
 "Tbs cominp Aour is the hour of Amer ica." said the deputy. "She has not sign cd the treaty but she has her word 10 say. Why should not America impose precise conditions for the execution oi certain clauses of the treaty, for in stance. reparations and disarmament We look to America for the return or normal conditions in Europe"
 Premier Briand, again replying to criticism. said:
 "Ourt programme Is clear and definite, "there is no room for discussion Our decisions are taken and communicated 70 Germany; penalties are ready to be en- forced
 "THhe reichstag has approved the Wirth cabinet, which has declared its readiness to furnish Germans obllga- tions and, f tomorrow Germany should attempt to default, France knows wnal remains to be done. But l have no rlgn' to say in advance that the German gov ernment is composed of men who VIII ny to evade their obligations. and l have nc right to make their task harder.
 "We have before us a debtor who has declared his readiness to pay. We have the necessary strength to act If he doe' not. I believe it is to Frances honor to act with moderation and await de- velopments."
 As the debate proceeded, it did mol seem likely that the discussion would o' closed today.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-26
e5qH ANNIvERsARy OF
 NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE

Boston, May 25.-Extension of the in ternational idea to all the main con cerns of life, politics. bush ess, agricul- ture, education and religion, was urged by Dr. Kenyon L. Butterield, president Of Massachusetts agricultural college, in an address tonight at exercises in observ- ance of the 18th anniversary of North eastern college. He was speaking on the need for internationalizating Ameri- can education.
 The quest for more and still more de- mocracy is the master passion of the twentieth century" the speaker said. Democracy needs the scientist in order that society may proceed to apply fun damental principles to live the truth. Democracy needs the organizer with the skill to secure the cooperation of men who still retain their individuality. De mocracy needs the interpreter to explain the laws of truth and to inspire the hu- man spirit
 Thus the training of the expert be comes the sifnifcant task of the agencies ! of higher education And in this train ing there must be a shift of emphasis from preparation for self-culture or self advancement to the desire and capacity to serve the commonwealth. The drive | for democracy and the education of the expert to serve democracy thereby be- come the first terms in truly American izing our education.
 I '"rhe democratic urge is worldwide. I i takes many forms; it uses often unwist methods; it stumbles and holts and fal
 but always it rises again and always tt
 press forward to the great goal of dem ocratic world"'
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-26
DETAILS OF FIGHTING
 WHILE FIRE SPREAD

London, May 25.-(By The A. p The Irish office tonight issued the following official report on the custom house fire at Dublin.
 Three tenders carrying auxiliary ca dets and accompanied by an armored car approached the Dublin custom house shortly after one o'clock this afternoon As they approached the building a num- Der of bombs were thrown at the ten ders from the railway bridge while re- volver fire was opened on them from the windows of the custom house which was occupied by large force of Sim Fein. CTS.
 "The cadets dismounted under heavy fire and surrounded the custom house which was seen to be burning. Fire from the auxiliaries and the machine gun or the armored car was poured into win dows of the custom house> from whicf the rebels replied vigorously and a series ! of desperate conflicts followed betweer the crown forces and seven or eight par ties of rebels who rushed from differen doors of the building, making dashes fol liberty and firing as they ran. The frs party to emerge consisted of three men one of whom was killed and the othe two wounded.
 By this time smoke and flames wer,
 
 cial staff, including many women, wht had been held prisoners by the rebels came flocking out with hands above thei heads, waving white handkerchiefs 1 While the staff was making it's exit, tn rebels made a last -sortie consisting O seven men, only one of whom escaped the rest being killed or wounded. Some of the auxiliaries then storme- the blazing building, where many of tn rebels surrendered. Some of them wer found to be saturated with petrol an several were probably burned to deat before the crown forces entered. "The firemen were held up at the fir station by rebels, so that the fire en zines did not arrive until 2 o'clock, b which time the fire had taken hold Q the entire building. At the coneluso of the fighting dead and founded reh els lay about on all sides of the build ing while the ground was htrewn wit broken glass and empty cartridge eases
 -Four auxiliares were wounded seve civilians were killed, eleven wounded an about Ill captured"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-26

consideration Of the contested norains- tion of David H. Blair to be internal revenue commissioner. immediate passef
 of the bill was hazy prospect. Adtnsr istration leaders v ppressed hopes that-h would be adapted late tomorrow or Fri day but there was possibility 3 Ssiay until next week. r E -
 Among mcnor amendments sdoptao
 today was the committee provision -.for creation in the navy department ef- special bureau of aeronsutice- with s head selected by the president,
 Another amendment. by Senator snaoot republican. Utah. adopted would zu. ihorize the department to continue pub
 licstion of the shipping bulletin for ihe benefit os marine and other Interests
 The ame ndment provides that it be sup piled 10 subscribers al actual cost. nboui sl day. --.
 Reinstatement in the Naval Academy at Annapolis of I10 midshipmen ~-wht ''iiunked' and were forced to resign. la-i January. was the object Of an suehtHeni introduced by Senator McKellsr, 6ene- crat. Tennessee. IL went over fer fuFtk q
 consideration. Senator McKellsr -sns
 others coniended that the mid.hipnaeI
 had not been fairly dealt with ih re- examinations. His sdmendmenu propes.
 ed that they be renominated and piaeet ] in a grade a year behind their elass Further negotiations were held tees. :. between senators on amendments recent ] ly defeated 10 establish a new maya | supply base at Alameda. Cal. and fer l continuing work on Charleston. g. e. ! projects. Little hesdwav toward ar agreement on the Alameda project -vs' | reported. but advocates of the Charles | ton work claimed 10 have assursnee' | that before vote. the Charleston iterai probably would be reinststed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-26
FATHER OF MeGILvAKI STILL
 BELIEVES SON MAS AURDERKI

Boston. May s5.-The opinion ~ Dis trict Attorney Peleuer. announced las night that Patton C. McGilvary, ferrnei overseas flyer, killed himself. is not Ae cepted by the dead mans father. Pre- lessor Evsnder E. McGi.vary of the In iversity of Wisconsin. AS he vas pfe pairing to return 10 his home todAy Professor McGilvary issued a statement saying he could not agree with ths effi- cial conclusions.
 ''It is true that some time in Jsnusry Patton was lablring under financial diff culfies and was. ss result. desponoent-' he said. His difficulties and desponden cies were. fully and frankly communi. cated 10 me and soon they no longer CT lsted.
 At the time Of his death. ss far |. have learned. his total indebtedness. wal cnly for current expenses. which. dio not exceed S40o. Financial embsrrsss. ment as an excuse for suicide does nei exist
 Recently he wrote me that he val very glad 10 have had all his nnaneis experience before he was %. SO that hs would start again wiser thereoy.
 Further. in SO far as I have been anl' 10 learn. he had not an enemy in Bostor nor in the world. It is because of thi fact. perhaps that the suicide theory he seemed plausible t0 the district attorney
 "On the other hand, facts have beer brought 10 light which I believe refg,, this theory. such as his intimate knoWl edge of firearms. the existence of fou wounds in his body. not one of whici would likely have been purposely self in nicted by one versed in firearms .
 Where his body was found there VT only two exploded shells found. after th, most careful search: and 1t is probasl that the two wounds in the head wer received considerably after the tvs eheg wounds.
 AS 10 the so-called suicide letter. th 1 great regret I have is that it was ds stroyed before I could satisfy myself . | it's authenticity
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-26
Mail Ruling on
 Doubtful Periodicals
To be Either Accepted at Sec ond Class Rates or Entire ly Excluded From Mailing Privileges.

Washington, May 25.-Laws safe guarding the integrity of the freedom ot the press must and shall be also scrupulously observed" Postmaster Gen. era Hays declared today in announcing the granting of an application of The Lioerator a monthly magazine of New York city, for second class mailing priv ileges.
 The application has been pending since February II, 191S the date of its found- ing, and the postmaster general said the records for mailing, had been accept cd at the third class rate of postage The Leberator will be refunded $11,277, the difference which it paid over the sec ond class rate. The publication is edited by Max Eastman, who was also d. itor of The Masses. which was denied the mailing privileges in 1917.
 The postmaster general announced al- so that The Call, of New York, and Victor Berger's paper, The Leader. had filed applications for re-entry under the second class mailing privilege. and if tFCy were found to comply with the law the applications would be granted. The Calls previous action brought against the department for denial of certain mail ing privileges is now pending before the counrts.
 The postofice department holds nc brief for The Liberator or any other publication Mir. Hays dec,1red. "If there is on foot conspiracy to destroy our established form of government by force and violence. claimed by the de. partment heretofore as a reason for no granting this permit. and if this pub. lication is involved in it. then the de. partment of justice will deal promptly and effectively with the conspirators 1T the manner prescribed by law"
 The postmaster general said it wa! easy to decide what is and what Is moi "information of public character as re quired by the classification act, but tha the postmaster general has no power tc decide what is information of a public 1 benefit" and such power was neve1 l intended to be lodged in him, 1t shal 1 not be assumed" he added.
 '.The mail exclusion statutes" Mir 1 Hays said, Twill be vigorously enforc 1 ed by the postofice department but il so doing we will carry out the purpose O such non-mailability law. This purpos 1 it to bar the prohibited matter entirel! i from the mails and not simply exclude from the particular class of mail vhicI carries lower rate of postage ant then admit it to that class which re
 quires a higher rate. for the same law govern the mailability of matter in eac' 1 class.
 There shall he no hesitancy in sup
 pressing any publications that fall with
 in the prohibitions of the public law. hu
 there are also laws in this country safe 1 guarding the integrity of the freedor
 of the press and these laws must an shall be also seruplously observed