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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
HIGHWAY commission
At WORK

Raleigh, April 26.-The State High
way Commission is at work here this
week, the members having assembled
here today for the purpose Of mapping
out the initial work in the 50,000,000
highway construction Of hard-surface
roads program.
It is now certain that the early sum-
mer will find ad-building work un-
der way in most Of the countries OF
the State, the "money for State work
being entirely available and ready at
hand' in as large volume as will be
needed for some time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
Graves of American Dead
In France To Be
Decorated
BY Associated Press

Paris. April 26.-No distinctions Of
rank viii be made in marking the
Graves of American soldiers who died
in France. says Charles S. Pierce,
chairman OF the American commission
which has arrived here to prepare
plans for beautifying the fou'
nent military cemeteries VIII
bodies Of all the American Ilghters
are to be gathered.
I'VE shall try to make these ceme-
ieries memorials Of which all Ameri-
cans viii be PROUD said Colonel
Pierce Early in the discussions we
decided that regardless Of rank and
position each grave should be treated
a he same manner AID given eefssal
attention. The only variation permit
ted viii be on the uniform headstones.
On the top Of these relatives may in,
scribe any religious emblem they wish
so long as it does not interfere with
the uniformity Of the stone.
No special monuments will be per
mitted. All the Americans died in
The performance of their duty and, no
matter how heroic individuals may
have been, the feeling of the nation
seems TO be that all should be accord
I'd the same honor
1t is impossible to say now just
what form the Identification will
lake but money Will not be spared In
posing in the world. Congress has
appropriated 100000 as a prelimi
nary sum for this work with a promise
Of more. 1t is probable that $4,000,
800 will be expended.
The task Of removing the dea,
VIII be completed by the end Of DC
sober. The bodies of those soldier
who are to rest permanently in Franc
Elll then be concentrated in the fou
cemeteries. This work together will
The development work we intend t.
do, probably will take one year more. ,
The commission which is an advisor,
body to the Secretary of War ant
quartermaster General of the United
States Army, is now making survey
ot the American cemeteries. Late
'he commission will formulate plan
= Tor permanent cemetery for Ameri
LaA soldiers in London
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
Harding To
Help Farmers

Raleigh, April 26.-North Carolina
farmers will be interested to learn that
Senators interested in the financial
attitude of the administration respec-
ting agricultural interests called in a
delegation on President Harding and
requested lower re-discount rates on
farm paper and asked the President
about the attitude of the Federal Re-
serve Board and the Farm Loan Board
on loans to farmers.
President Harding assured them,
members Of the delegation said after
the interview, that the policy of the
Government would be every iberal''.
The President will ask D. R. Crissin-
ger, comptroller Of the currency, to
be liberal with banks holding such
paper. The delegation intends to call
on Mr.. Crissinger later. It is the
intention Of the administration to as
sist agriculture in every way possible.
The senatorial delegation was nom
partisan and non-sectional It was
organized by Senator Ellison D. Smith
of South Carolina. The other mem
bers were Senators g
N. c3;Fssase 1Ab<,2 La); Nor
beck (Kep. S. d. Stansfield Rep,
Ore.); and Gooding (Rep., Ida.)
After the session was over Senator
Simmons said he though good results
Harding.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
Vessel Sunk In War
To Be Salvaged
{By Associated Press)

London, April 26.-Another attempt
is to be made this summer by the Ad-
miralty to recover the remainder Of
the bullion lost when the armed liner
Laurentic was mined and sunk off the
north coast of Ireland in 1917.
The salvage vessel, Racer, together
with the Canadian drifter No. l, will
undertake the salvage work for the
fourth summer
The Laurentic went down in 90
fathoms Q2O feet) of water four
miles off the coast Of Donegal carry
ing gold bars to the value Of between
100000 and $15,oOO,OOO.
Four years Of pounding by Allan
tic gales have reduced the wreck to q
shapeless mass and each year the work
has been more difficult. Last sum
mer the divers found that about 25O
tons Of hull and deckplates had settled
on the strong room, where the gold
was stored, breaking it in. The re-
Isult was that only about $4,000 was
recovered, compared with 81 ,25O, 900
the previous year.
After the winter storms the divers
expect to find the wreckage covered
with gravel and silt which has to be
cleared away with pumps. Then the
Isteel plates and girders must be cut
away.
The Racer is now equipped, in ad
dition to every possible contrivance
for abiding divers, with "recompres-
sion chamber. A diver can reach
the bottom in half minute but after
prolonged immersion at 20 fathoms
below the surface, half an hour has
to be allowed for raising him because
if brought up too quickly he is likely
/, to collapse. The great pressure at 20
fathoms saturates the system with nj
trogen gas but in the decomposition
chamber the nitrogen can be elimina
ted gradually.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
TURKISH WOMEN
On STAGE
(By Associated Press

Constantinople, April 26.-The com
mand Of the Sheikul-Islam, Vicar Of
the Sultan, ordering Turkish women
not to appear on the stage, is being ig
nored by them. The German Austrian
and Allied occupations of the city, to-
gether with the loss of husbands,
fathers, and brothers., and the press Of
poerty, has brought new freedom to
Turkish women. This is daily seen
by their clothing.
They wear their ellis still, instead
Of hat, but turned back and tide in
to a pretty knot, after the manner OF
their Russian refugee sisters.
Because Of the high price of cloth,
Turkish women no longer wear a null
titude Of garments, designed in old
time to hide the outlines of their
figures. Both veil and dresses are
"a deep sea blue, instead OF the Gull
conventional black once the cutsom.
Some affect the homespun brown
dress, the becoming garment designed
by Ha1ide Hanum, the Nationalist
woman leader.
These changes have dissipated the
mystery which once enveloped the
Turkish woman and Americans here
find that she does not differ in looks
very much from others. On an aver
age, they are not so good looking as
the American woman. The difference
may be said to lie in their timidlty.
Even this quality is dissipated quickly
when they come in contact with for
eigners. as is the case in the mixed re-
ceptions given at the Constantinople
College for Girls. maintained here by
| Americans. At such receptions the
Turkish girls and women talk bright
lly and cleverly with American naval
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26

Charlotte people came to Raleigh to
urge the Governor to appoint Col. T.
L. Kirkpatrik, who has wide reputa-
tion in the State already as a good
roads advocate and builder. Colonel
Kirkpatrick is resident Of Charlotte,
and it will not be surprising it the an
nouncement Of his appointment IS
made. within the next few days, as
there is no time to waste on this job.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
Bridge Committee
Calls on Highway
Commissioner

Yesterday morning Messrs a.
Paul Kitchin, J. A. Kitchin, G.. Hoff-
man and Herbert Johnson drove to
Tarboro, N. e., to call on Mr.. w. A.
Hart, State Highway Commissioner
from the Second District, in the inter
est of the proposed bridge across
Roanoke River at Edwards Ferry,
returning yesterday afternoon.
This committee reports that Mr..
Hart is much interested in this bridge
project and promised that he would
approve the building fthe bridge be-
fore the State Highway Commission,
and that he would urge an early COM
mencment of the work of construc-
tion
When asked about the prospects of
a State highway through Scotland
Neck he stated that he was highly in
IdVOf Oh CnaC ana would use his IN
fluence to that end AS soon as work
is commenced on the bridge it is pro
posed by the County Highway Commits
sion to commence construction of /:
gravel clay road to the river, an,
then by the construction of about thre,
miles extra this road can be connect
edup with the new road to be bull
from Halifax to Tillery, which will
give Scotland Neck a gravel road fror
Scotland Neck to Tarboro, one way
and from Scotland Neck to Weldon
the other, as well as the same class o
road to Northampton County, and O
North. It now looks as if these val
ious projects were on the verge o
realization, after several years Q
agitation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
G{RMANy'S COUNTER
PROPOSALS RECEIVED BY
STATE DEPARTMENT
Bv Associated Press)

Washington, April 26.-Germany' s
counter proposals were received today
at the State Department and are un-
5prstood to have been laid before the
Cabinet at its regular meeting.
Just before the cabinet met, it was
announced that a memorandum from
Berlin had been received during the
night, IN fragments, and was then
Paris. April 26th.-Premier BRAND
told the Chamber Of Deputies elf on
Nav first satisfactory proposals, with
acceptable guarantees, are not made
bv Germany government the Ruhr dis
trict will be occupied.
under consideration by Secretar.7 ,
Hughes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
Roanoke Island Profits
By Aeroplane Tourists
(Slizabeth City independently

(Slizabeth City independently
Roanoke Island gets it's share Of
visitors now that many aeroplane
pleasure hunters find it a convenient
place to rest en- route to and from
Florida and New York. The island
lies directly in the air course and
makes a practicable oiling station for
the planes The Texas company sem
sing the early need Of larger storage
capacity, has erected an $4,000 gallon
tank at Manteo, giving that town more
storage for Oil than any point south
of Elizabeth City.
Along with the gas and supply deal
ers. the hotel does its share of busi-
ness. Aeroplane visitors stop over
for several days at the time, to visit
historic spots on the island.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
NEW MEMBER
HIGHWAY Commission
by Maxwell Germany

falcigh, April 26.-Since Word 81.
wood, of Charlotte, notified Governor
Morrison that he would not accept the
position of highway commissioner for
me sixth district, because of lack Of
'ihie ts devote to It's duties, the Gov
: fAof has been bombarded with letters
"'" kilograms advocating the appoint
mint OF several other gentlemen to the
40SV' Saturday a large delegation Of
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
MEETING PARTICIPANTS
IN HISTORICAL PAGEANT
TONIGHT At EUREKA
CLUB ROOMS

Those in charge of the Historical
Pageant Committees for Scotland Neck
request that all participants, except the
school girls, meet tonight promptly at
nine O'Clock, at the Eureka Club
Rooms. This is an important meeting g
and it is hoped that every one will be
present promptly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
New Fuel For
Automobiles
tBy Associated Press)

Rochester, N. Y, April 26.-H. N.
Whitford, of the Yale School Of Fores-
try, told the American Chemical So
ciety in its annual meeting here today
that alcohol could be manufactured
from the moist vegetation of tropical
forests and jungles could be utilized
to avert future scarcity Of fuel for
driving automobiles.
There is an abundanceOf alcohol IN
tropical vegetation, he said, but the
difficulty lies in finding the means Of
manufacturing it profitably.
"The evidence is conclusive said
he, s'that the tropical sun has the
power to store up more energy III the
form of cellulose in a given time than
has the temperate sun. If this is III
a utilizable form it remains for the
ingenuity Of man to overcome the diff
ficulties of profitably applying it.
With the increasing needs of the ma
tion it is reasonable to expect that
sooner or later it will be necessary to
utilize more fully the plant resourc IS
of the tropics.
"The future scarcity Of the coun-
try's liquid fuel SUPPLY continued
Mr. Whitford, els now so apparent
that the question Of it's early replace
llment has become a vital problem in
natural economies The problem, how
ever, is Of such magnitude that only
from a consideration of new sources
of energy and the discovery Of new
raw material would it seem that any
solution could be effective. A ques-
tion involving the synthesis of some
1900 ,OOO,O 900 allons of feasible substi-
tute annually calls for the develop
ment of new ideas and new sources
of energy. Our one great osurce of
lenergy is undoubtedly that of the
.sun. How can this source best be
utilized. Obviously in the growth of
plant life from which, in turn, alcohol
and other fuels may be made.'
Mr.. Whitford said that the annuel
production of alcohol from thte nipa
plant in the Philippines is now nearly
100000 gallons and that one distil-
lerv there had produced 90 percent
alcohol at a cost of about 20 cents a
gallon and, if operated to full capa-
city could make it at cost of l5
cents gallon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26

Captain Cooper was a friend Of Mr..
Norfleet S. Smith of Scotland Neck
while Mr.. Smith was an officer in the
army during the world war, and they
occupied the same room in the hospi-
tai in Paris.
the flying corps of the American Army
in France, and while engaged in bat
tie with the Germans his plane was
set on fire while at an eevation Of
five thousand feet, and his observer
was wounded. When the plane caught
on fire Capt. Cooper thought his OBJ
server had been killed, and he craw1ed
out Of his seat on to the wings to es-
cape the flames, when he observed
that his observer was still alive, though
unconscious. Capt. Cooper then
tcrawled back into his seat in the
| flames, regained control Of his machine
and brought it safely down, saving
the life Of his observer, although he
was badly burned about the face and
IDS. A German
-vu1 ne was fighting in the
, air, landed near him, secured an auto
mobile, placed Capt. Cooper and his
sent back Immediately to German
Hospital. There Capt. Cooper recei7-
ed excellent medical attention, having
new skin grated on hands and face,
and when the Armistice was signed he
was sent to the American hospital for
further treatment with a hope Of re-
gaining the use of his hands.
AS soon as he was discharged from
the American hospital he asked fol-
discharge from the army and imme
diately joined the flying forces of the
Polish Army, with the results as shown
,above.
For the act Of bravery Qescribeo
Capt Cooper was offered the Distin
guished Service Cross, which he refus
ed unless his observer was granted ont
ALSO claiming that he had done moth
ing but his duty. Capt. Cooper i
truly a soldier Of fortune Of the high
est type, and seems to possess a charm
ed life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
GERMANY WILLING To ASSUME
ALLIES DEBTS To UNITED STATES
WELCOMES SUGGESTIONS FROM FURTHER
NEGOTIATIONS OR PRESENT PROPOSALS

present proposals. With the accep-
tance OF these proposals, the note adds,
Germany's other reparations and OBJ
legations will be annulled and all
German private property in foreign
countries must be released.
AS evidence Of good faith, Germany
prepared Immediately to place at the
disposal of the reparations commission
one hundred and fifty million treasury
lnotes redeemable within three months,
in foreign exchange.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26

Berlin April 26.-Germany proposes
the issue of an international loan, the
proceeds Of which will be placed at
the disposal of the allies. On this
loan Germany will pay interest Of four
per cent and provide for Americaniza-
Ition of some Of the reparations, the
total not being covered by this loan.
THE loan will be provided to the limit
Iof Germany's capacity by payments
lin goods, material; etc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
WEATHER REPORT

For North Carolina: Generally fair
tonight, Wednesday unsettled probab-
lv showers in interior, not much change
in temperature, moderate to fresh
south and southwest winds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
FLYER FRIEND
Of LOCAL CITIZEN
ESCAPES RUSSIANS

Riga, Russia, April 26.-Captain
Merton Cooper, of Jacksonville, Fla,
Kosciusko Squadron flyer of the Po-
lish Army, who was shot down on the
Polish front and captured by the Rus
slams last July, escaped from the pr1s-
on camp near Moscow April 18th, and
arrived here to-day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-04-26
COTTON MARKET

officers and other guests, and some
times take part in the dancing and
flirtations.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-03-12

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American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-03-12

40c pkg. Abs. Cotton SOC
$3.50 pkg, Abs. Cotton $l.10
25c pkg. Red Cross
gau2e -. 500. ., SUc
1926 nkg. Red Cross
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l2iac Kirk Olive Soap 71sc
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American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-03-12
CHIPMAN'S CASH PRICES

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Coo Jars Menthulatum Sic
40c Bot. Castoria -. soc
60c bot. Milk Magnesia f5c
60c bot. Halls Canker SOC
25c cans Tai. Pow, -. Zoe
35c cans Tai, Menen's ESQ
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Glib. sack Oatmeal go. 60c
30c Shasta Tea ..,... zoe
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25c Salmon ...,..... 15c
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American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-03-12

2h ID. can Karo Syrup
amber ...... :. 25cI
8 lb. can Karo Syrup 45cI
10 lb can Karo Syrup $50
2h lb. can Karo Syrup
white 80. go. -. 25cI
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American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-03-12
Mr.. Thomas Newman,
RUGS AND HO1
LUMBER AND BUIj

-ar On account of high prices. Lumber is now dow
,st before you begin. Everything in the way of bui
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27
New Rates on Washington
Virginia Line Effective
Today
COSTS As CENTS TO D. C.
Price of 25 Trip Book Increased Frcm
S2.75 to S4.46 and SO Trip Book
From S4.2O to $5.5s.

The increased rates on the Wash
ington-Virginia Railway between
this city and Washington became
operative today. The new rates re-
Gently were granted by the Inter
state Commerce Commission. 1t
now costs forty-eight cents to make
the round trip 10 Washington. This
is an increase Of ten cents over the
old fare. the price of the twenty
five trip book of tickets has been
increased from STE to $4.20 and
the price of the monthly book, which
contains total of fifty-two trips,
abs increased from s4 46 to So. SO.
The railway company will not
change it's rates in the state until the
state cor ooration commission acts
on them The hearing is scheduled
to take place July before the tate
corporation commission in Richmond
Hundreds of commuters who were
unprepared fo- the increase in fare
so soon were surprises today when
they learned he new rate lad been
put into operation Many already
are patrcnizing the bus lines, the
fare for he round trip being only
thirty cents, saving of eighteen
cents on the round trip to Washing
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27
A. l. |. Drill Tonight
Final Plans Fer Camp Trip July 8.

Final Plans Fer Camp Trip July 8.
There will be drill of the A. L.
l., tonight and Friday night as us
ual. There viii be no drill next
Monday, however, as this date falls
on the fourth of July. The last drill
before going to camp will be eli
Friday night, July 8, at which time
final arrangements for The Camp
Made trip will be made. The co.n.
my will assemble at the Armory,
Sunday morning, July 10, ani " :
leave for Camp sMade at noe gong
via the R. T and P. and lie Z
and O.. Railroads. Those des''il.c T.
enlist fol the camp may - SC sy
drill night or apply to Lieut.. Snep-
person at the Wagar Apartments
any evening. The members find the
machine gun drill very interesting,
and at camp about one-half the time
|; will be devoted to the firing OF the
machine guns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27
Salvation Army
Review of Work Accomplished During
Past Month

Capt. Mcintyre, of the Salvation
Army, reports considerable relief
work accomplished in this city from
May 10 to June "a inclusive. lnclud
ed in this work was 2e beds furnish
ted men and 5S meals. Other works
noted included sick man kept for
two days, then sent to the hospital
for treatment ard aftepward; furnish
ed transportation to Baltimore, aged
eolored woman: furnished bed and
two meals; donations rmade> three
pair of shoes; one pair. to boy and
one pair repaired for man; ls, gar.
ments furnished; transportation FUR
nished for imam man and wife TO Norfolk
| wife, being i'll.
ohicials in charge request that tn
good work be continued and that solt
shoes and garments be SEM to 'thei'
headquarters, s21 King street. The,
also request shat the citizens do no
forget the babies. -
| The phone .namiibssr Is 51s, aad'''
call will bring e some ions from tn
army to obtain anything thai a.
! be offered them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27
TrinkIe Program For
Tonight

Senator E. Lee Trinkle viii address
a nlass-meeting at the opera House
ecn git. A NEST interesting program
has ibaen prepared fer the occasion;
Captain C. Keith CsrE:n VIII preside,
and Miss Lucy Graves will introduce
Senator Tlinkle The well-knowi!
Illch Orchestra will give several n-m..
bers, openi-g the program at 7:49
sharp. The meeting viii be called to
o,der at eight O'Clock. Alexandria s
! favor.te quauset:e, composed of Mrs:
Harry White, Mrs. Sherman B. Fow-
Ter, Kenneth w. Ogden, and Arthur
Bryant, who have kindly volunteered
, ti:c:r services, will render the "Sons;
cis the Triton" "Ole Black joe" and
"'Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground"
BY special request, Mr.. Ogden vii,
sing Where My Caravan Has Rest
ed 'as a solo. AT the close cf Sera-
ter Tr.nk,e's speech the Quartc:te
will sing a short campaign parody,
especially written for topight's event.
Mrs. Mathew O'Bmen is chairman
of the Program Committee; Mrs.
Catherine Waller, chairman of ths
committee on Ushers; and Mr.. J. Ed.
Shin, chairman Of the hall and deco
rat:cn committee.
We predict an ovation for Senator
Trinkle, and with the interesting pro-
gram Offered, an overwhelming sue
cess for the meeting. The public are
all cordially invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27
Prizes Awarded
Y. NJ. C. A., Sewing Glass Closes

1t was with considerable difficulty
that the Judges decided upon the
prize winners among the girls who
have been attending the sewing
classes Of the Ladies Auxiliary, at
the last regular meeting Of the year
last Saturday afternoon, SO many
had done suc'l excellent work and
had show such marked Improvement
in the past few weeks. The awards
of the Junior Chautauqua season
tickets were made, however, to Miss
Elizabeth Eidhammer, Miss Margaret
Duncan and Mis- Elizabeth Adams.
Honorable mention was given also
of the work Of Miss Dorothy Ed
hammer, Miss Agnes Cooksie, and
Miss Helen Sisson. All of these
girls deserve to be congratulated on
the progress they haze made as well
As their faithfulness in attendance.
and their stu:lious application tc
work.
The work of these pupils is now
heirg prepared to b. placed on ex-
hibition N sonlc conspicuous place
for week in he near future.