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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-07-11
ECONOMIC SUICIDE

1t is always unpleasant to have
to say or write disagreeabie
things, but at times it is vi!ally
necessary in order to impress
them upon the minds Of hearers
or leaders.
Halifax County is persuing
course Of economic suicide just
as 1nuch SO as a person courts
death who persists in drinking
monkey rum and other vile con
coctions offered as drink, delib-
erately abusing body which
God Almighty intended should
be kept clean and pure.
North Carolina sent out Of the
State for food and feed, accord
ing to the 1920 census, the enor-
nous sum Of $229,O0O,OO0, Of
which amount Halifax County
contributed the startling sum Of
$4,297, 76S. Halifax County
normally produces around thirty
two thousand bales Of cotton.
Valued at twenty cents per
pound this means that we are
sending out Of this county for
food and feed more money than
is derived from the entire cot
ton crop. The question is where
will such a course persisted in
lead us? In fact, where are VIZ
now? These are disagreeable
facts and they must be faced.
Only three counties in the en-.
tire State show a surplus pro
duction Of these essentials to
human and animal life, yet we
could produce in this State SUI
ficient to feed ourselves and ter
other states if necessary.
More humiliating still is the
fact that Halifax County is out
distanced only by ten counties il
the State in amounts sent out.
Such a course persisted il
means restitution and poverty
beyond expression and magma
ton, and should the boil weevi
strike rs before this condition il
corrected it will mean bankrupt
CIV not only to the farmers them
selves, but to merchants am
banks as well. The fight whic
we have instituted for diverslf
cation in this community an
county should be persisted
with renewed energy until ever
single farm in this communlt
and county is not onl
dreamed of and suffering III
self sustaining, but is producin
a surplus for the market. ]
that way only can we hope
save our section from woes II
dreamed Of an dsuffering u
told. The situation is worthy
the best effort Of the best brai
among us, for it is conditi,
which affects every phase of lif
which threatens the future
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-07-11

for which we were very appre-
.ciative, for through him we were
enabled to meet the proper peo-
pie in each community.
The night was spent in Rich
Square, and it is but right that
we compliment the Stanford Ho-
tel, run by Mrs. Peele. The fare
was excellent and the rooms neat
ard attractive. No one need
hesitate about spending a nigh.'
IN Rich Square.
From there we drove Thurs
day morning to Woodland and
on to Conway, holding meetings
in each town and carrying to>
them the same message as deliv~
cred to the people Of Rich Square,
which received the same atten-
tive reception and interest.
The most enthusiastic and sat-
lsfactory meeting was held in
jackson, thanks to Mr.. Wilson
Pugh, cashier of the Bank Of
Northampton and Solicitor G. E.
Midyette. 1t was a fine body Of
men which assembled in the di-
.rectors room Of the bank to hear
the program Of the Eastern Caro-
lima Chamber Of Commerce out
lined, and to hear what Scotland
Neck IS doing to prepare itself
for the advent Of the weevi1.
From jackson we went to-
Seaboard and held a meeting at
the Planters Bank Of that place,
and then drove to Roanoke Rap
ids FOR a meeting Friday night
Roanoke Rapids is thoroughly
alive TO the situation confronting
this section. We assisted in
organizing a Chamber Of Com
merce at that point, Dr.. T. w. M.
Long being elected temporary
president and J. T.. Stainback
secretary. They subscribed IN
full to their quota for the pro-
motion Of the Eastern Carolina
Chamber, and expressed the IN
tention Of employing a full time
man to develope Roanoke Rapids
and it's adjacent territory.
We found the people Of North
ampton much interested in the
proposed and promised bridge
across the Roanoke River and
considerable interest manifested
III Scotland Neck itself. There
were many assurances Of inten-
ton to visit the town soon as the
many assurances Of intention to
visit the town as soon as the
bridge should be completed. The
work CD the road on the other
side between Rich Square and
the river is progressing rapidly.
We enjoyed the visit to our
nelghbors across the river and
deeply appreciate their cordial
reception, and we again extend
to them warm invitation to
visit us now before the bridge is
completed in order that we may
become better acquainted, as
neighbors should be. We look
forward with anticipation to an
other such pleasant visit to oul
friends and ne;ghbors in North.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-07-11
TUESDAY, JULY II, 1922.
BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TODAY

LIFE AND GOOD DAYS =
He that will love life, and sea
good days, let him refrain his
tongue from evil, and his lips
that they speak no guile Pet
er 3: &c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-07-11

business, Of schools, Of churches
land society. 1t is grave situa-
ton and should not be lightly
dealt with.
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28
GOmPers Voices fPPeaL in
Christmas Seal Cam paigTl

Local attention 10 the recent ap-
peal for support OF the TubercuiOsl ls
league drive for the sale OF Christ
mas seals made by samuel Gompers.
president OF the American Fedora 81
ton o. Labor 90 the wOrkingmen OF
America. WAS asked for Monday b.
Jane Hufford. executive secretary Of
the county league.
Gomper's speech was as follows.
The organized Gght against tuber-
cuIosis. means much to the work
,ing man OF America. Statistics show
that the death rate from tuberculosis
has declined most rapidly within the
last 15 years among those large Oc-
cupati0ual groups where 10 has beeI.
highest This reflects favorably
upon the organized activities Of the
national and state tuberculosis move
ment In the establishment of faciu-
ties for the discovery. care and treat
ment OF tuberculosis patients and
in the education Of the public on
the prevention of this disease.
There are still 100000 deaths
from tuberculosis every year i'm this
county and considerably over three
quarters Of million active cases
The need for further work is ap-
parent
THE 50th annual Christmas sea-
sale. 90 be held in December. is an
opportunity and responsibility for
every working man 20 share I'm this
fight I urge all OF you 20 buy aa
many Christmas seals as YOU can
and thus 20 share in this great Ifs
saving enterprise in which we are
all generally interested"
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28

don't despair. For instant. complete. per
manent relief is guaranteed by the new
method few drops Of "Gets-It' re
moves any old or new. hard or soft corn
from any foot. II peels of in your fingers.
Costs but a trifle-eyerywhere. Recon-
mended by all druggists. L. Lawrence
* Co. Mfr, Chicago.
Sold I'm South Bend by Central Drug
Store. Wetticks Cut Rate Drug Store,
Otto G. Bastian.
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28
DISMISSES APPEAL,
SENT TO PRISON
Julius Bombeke to Gain Free
dem at End of Year IL
Behavior is Good.

Julius Bombeke sac W Sixth ST..
Mishawaka. who was convicted OF
seduction by a Circuit court jury
on Jan. 81. 1922. and who then ap-
pealed TO the Indiana supreme
court. pleaded guilty before Judge
Walter Funk in the Circuit court
Monday and after Announcing that
his appeal had been Withdrawn. was
sentenced 20 eeryo from one % five
years IN the state reformatory at
Jeneusonville. and fined 500 and
costs.
Bombeke was charged with having
Illicit relations with Bertha Sch.et-
tecat on a promise o. marriage. IN
passing sentence Judge Funk stated
that he would recommend his
parole n his behavior was satisfac-
tory az the end OF one year
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28
Mdrnein Sisters
Wish to Talk to
Stage Aspirants
Dancers TO See Public After
Matinee Performance at
Palace Thursday.

The Marrnein Sisters. Irene and
Marian. who are Offering one OF
the most artistic dancing numbers
ever presented in south Bend, have
announced their intention OF meet
ing stage asplrants after the mat
inee performance next wednesday
afternoon at the Palace. They state
that In every community they have
found parents with talented chill
dren. young girls with latent ability
and dancing instructors who have
been eager TO learn OF the basic
methods and intricate details OF
their drama dances
These young artists are genuine
Americans, rare exception these
days among dancing acts. and have
never been out OF this country. Yet
notices from the best informed
critics indicate they possess all the
grace. technique. charm and origin
atty OF the most noted exponents Of
the terpsichorean art. Their dances
are each a complete scenic produc-
tion and their costumiug IS rich and
maryelously beautiful
They feel that those VINO aspire
20 learn more OF artistic dances are
frequently Handicapped by having
no music library 70 go TO. like the
violinist, or no Photographic rec
ords TO give them inspiration. Ike
the vocalist and even teachers Of
classes are dependent upon creators
like the Marmeins Hence their
generous offer TO meet those inter
ested in the art They have ap-
pcared before many culture clubs
and art societies. but owing to their
limited engagement in South Bend
no such arrangement is practical
but an informal reception will be
held by Mrs Marmein and her two
daughters Wednesday afternoon on
the stage Of the Palace theater.
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28

Little Miss Muffet
Sits on "A tuffet
Writing a letter each day.
A nice Christmas Seal
Gives the true Christmas feel
And helps drive T. b. away.
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28
JeIIiSOn DiSmiSses Three
Criminal Cases in Court

Three criminal cases were dis
missed by Pros. Floyd O. JeHison in
the Circuit court Monday morning
and the case of the state agains,
Nick Dubicke who is charged with
assault and battery with intent 10
commit a statuatory oTense against
Sophie Strykul, was set for trial AT
1.20 o'clock this afternoon
Fred G. Walker. who was charged
with embezzeling $500 from the
Citizens Wholesale supply Co, was
spared going 10 trial when Pros.
Jellison dismissed the case.
other dismissals made by the
prosecutor were p A. Nichols,
charged with writing out a fraudu-
lent check on the Union Trust bank
and Edward Baugher. alleged IL
Quor violatOr..
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28
LONE MOTOR LAW
VIOLATOR GUILTY
Lorenz Vedder Admits Speed.
ing and Pays Fine of
S5 and Costs.

a single motor law vioiator ap-
peared before Special Judge Kovscs
IN city court Monday.
Lorenz Yedder. 1910 Mishawaka
av.. arrested Sunday evening on
Mishawaka av.. admitted TO driving
his automobile faster than the limit
and paid fine Of s. and costs.
The majority OF over-Sunday ar
rests were for intoxication. About
eight defendants so charged were
present at the unusually short Mon
day morning session. These wer
given fines ranging from 81 TO s.
and costs
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28
Crisis Costs Britain
Millions of Dollars

LONDON, Nov. 2T.-By l. y. s..
by Radi0,--The Near East crisis
has cost the British government p
100000 pounds (ncrmally s12,j00,-
00o). Chancellor os the Exchequor
Stanley Baldwin informed the house
.os commons tlis afternoon. He sdud
the government appropriations
would have 30 be increased % this
extent.
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28
GYPSY Woman Injured
Uhen Auto OUerturnS

GOSHEN Ind. Nov. 27-But one
person, an aged woman. was injured
when a Cadillac automobile. in
which 10 gypsies were riding, en-
route from New York 20 headquar-
ters in Chicago, was injured when
the machine skidded on wet pave
men. on the Lincoln highway
southeast OF Goshen. and over
turned.
Thirteen automobiles. all carry.
ing gypsles, passed through here
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28

HOPPER KETTLE K=.UB CIGARS.
Guaranteed all imported filler
with Sumatry wrapper All dealers
Advt-292.-It
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28

X z K Cigars rot named Cor =
secret society. but after a famous
Yale club. All dealers two for lsc-
adv. 2S2 -
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28

Beautiful Goats fashioned of
Beverly Cloth, Normandy M
Suede Yelours, soft Bolivias -
Bolivias in Blouse models,
draped. coats, wrappy effects,
belted coats and straight ~
lines at $3.50. -
South Bend news-times., 1922-11-28
"Cets-It'
For Corns
Costs Little

If so-called corn cures have only
made your feet more sore and tender,
The Washington times., 1922-02-05
GAYETY
sugar PLunS"
4 ROLLICKING two-act must

A RoLLICKING two-act must
cal farce is promised by the
Gayety Theater management
commencing with a matinee TO.
come to hold forth there for the
entire week. A lively musical
imagination entitled up and
Down the Line" is being pre-
scented by the company this sea-
son. 1t is in two acts and eleven
scenes, with the book written by
Addison Burkhart. The produc-
ton has been staged under the
able direction of w. X. Wells.
Heading the company will be
found two sterling comedians
who have long been burlesque ia
vorites. They are Joe Freed and
Harry Coleman. The former has
been the cause Of laughter on the
part Of thousands with his comedy
characterizations. and the latter,
prior to his advent in burlesque,
was for time one Of the prin-
cipals Of the minstrel stage. In
the supporting company are
Fisher and Martin, Harry and
Ida Rose, Hughie and Phoebe
FROST, Klars Hendrix and Tom
Duffy.
In the list of specialties that
are to be offered there is a re-
view Of the White Ways current
successes under the title Of
Bright Bits from Broadway"
This seasons ensemble is char
acterized as The Sugar Plum
Chorus" for the management
feels that II the Government
should place taxation on pull
chritude. they would be way up
in the surtax class. There are
more than a score of clever sing
ers and dancers in the ensemble
all Of which are most easy to
look at"
The Washington times., 1922-02-05
THE STRAND
Mabel Taliaferro

THE headline attraction at the
Strand this week, beginning to-
day, will be Mabel Taliaferro, star
Of stage and screen for many years,
in a sensational playlet in three
scenes entitled Rose Of Italy," a
thrilling production written and
staged by Kenneth Webb, author
OF many Broadway stage hits. The
incidental music for the number
was written by Roy Webb. This is
Miss Taliaferro's first appearance
at popular prices in Washington
and that she undoubtedly will
prove as big a success with vaude-
Vile patrons as she has on the
legitimate stage and on the screen
is almost a foregone conclusion.
Others appearing on the unusu-
ally strong bill include Ernie For
rest and Grace Church in "A
Vaudeville Rhapsody" Jean Boy
dell, 1.-THE Unique Pepologist"
Coincidence. in character singing
and dancing; Murray Voelk, an
oddity in laughter and song; and
the Franchini Brothers, versatile
opponents of extraordinary equiIib-
rum.
THE Silver Lining" a Metro pro-
duction starring Jewel Carmen, will
be presented as the feature OF the
pictuR portion of the program.
The polarization is said to be
fitted with surprises which show
/ in an extremely novel and enter
tanning manner the adventures Of
a beautiful crook girl who in her
battle for love and with the law
has some wonderful experiences.
Jewel Carmen as the girl is said
to have a most attractive and
suitable role, while Leslie Austen's
famed ability is at it's best as the
young author, Colt Albertson
makes q confidence man Of I'M
usual type, and Carl Hyson and
Dorothy Dickson add some of their
famed dances to this novel picture.
The subsidiary features will pre-
sent subjects Of both a comedy and
educational nature together with
special orchestral numbers ar
ranged by Arthur Maxwell, conduc.
tor Of the Strand orchestra, these
latter including Whites latest and
most Oriental fox-trot, 'Perslanna,"
as overture, and as exit march
Donaldson's ION the Gin Gin
'Ginny Shore"
The Washington times., 1922-02-05
KEITHS
Stella Mdyhep

STELLA MAYHEM and John
Cumberland will split the head
line position in the B. F. Kern
Theater bill this week. commencing
at the matinee tomorrow. Miss
Mayhem rejoices in the appellation
of 1.-THE Cheeriest Coincidence"
and her forte is topical songs and
comic chatter. This week the
frolicsome lady promises her
smartest efforts in the shape Of
exclusive songs by Paul Gerard
Smith and Billee Taylor, her for
mer associate in keeping audiences
rocking with merriment.
John Cumberland, the other CO.
star. will be recalled as the come
dian of Ladies' Night" and other
Broadway productions. He will be
supported by Mabel Cameron and
c. Carroll Clucas in The Fall of
Eve" a comedy by Arthur Ecke-
sley and Gordon Bostock.
There will be two stellar features
also in the bill, the Courtney
sisters. Fay and Florence, with
their Ultra String Quintet being
one. and George Jessell, billed as
Americas young comedian,
author and composer" the other.
with Robert Berne conducting the
orchestra for the popular young
stars characteristic recital. A
spectacular production by Cissie
and George Sewell called THE
Throne of Terpsichore" is another
exceptional inclusion. the authors
being Albert Won Tilzer and
Neville F1eeson. familiar names in
the Broadway directory. 1t is de-
scribed as an allegoricaI dancing
fantasy and there are two scenes.
Ed Flanagan, formerly of Flana-
gan and Edwards, with Will
Morrison, will be seen in their
novel satire, "A Lesson in Golf"
Fred Bernard and Sid Garry, the
Southern Syncopators." will in
dulge in darby drollery. and Edna
Pierce and Hazel Golf should prove
very attractive in their musical
entertainment. Other inclusions
will be Aesop's Fables, Topics Of
the Day" and the Pathe News
Pictorial.
The Washington times., 1922-02-05

viewer has done his duty. The
actor gulps down a sigh of egotis-
teal satisfaction. Perhaps! Per-
haps!
Reading further he may dis
cover that another actor in the
play, with a smaller role. gets
even more critical praise. He can
scarcely believe his eyes. But
there II is in black and white.
The measley little interloper has
actually been lauded over his more
important head. The actor is no
longer pleased by the praise that
has been vouchsafed him. He is
furious. He is indignant. He
may not express himself in
signed letter, but he sits him
down and does the naughty
anonymous. Oh, I've had dozens
Of these letters. know EN- by
heart. Please the actor by prais.
Continued on Page EightJ
The Washington times., 1922-02-05

OF course we DO hear a tremen-
dous lot about pleasing the pub
lic-that incomprehensible and
muddled collection of varied
types--about making glad the
managerial heart; about catering
to the proprieties; about educa-
tional value. Plays are asked to
do so much. Reviewers are asked
to de even more. Where, then.
does the poor actor come in? How
easy to please him! What
simple matter to pour balm into
his aching life. What a charity
to carry him pure, undiluted JOY
with, a few honeyed. yet well-cal-
culated words manHesting APP
prevail OF his tortured but con-
scientious efforts!
Isn't that absolutely so?
Yes, It is NOT.
IN HE letter quoted above shows
that a certain actor resented
the fact that in my review
of the play in which heAppeared
I failed to mention him, either
from uncharitable, prejudiced or
biased motives. He felt that he
had been injured by this non
mention. What would have hap.
pened IL had mentioned him, as
of course 1 might have done?
You may say that a little
wholesome praise would have
rendered him most happy and
that he would have written me in
terms of exultation, asking me
how could have found so much
good in his work when he felt
that he was merely mediocre. But
would he? Very seldom does the
praised actor consider that he has
been we'll treated when he is
praised. 1t is his due! He is get
ting merely what is coming to
him. He knows he is great
that he has simply awaited ar
opportunity. Here is the oppor.
tunity at last. The reviewer has
discovered II. That is what the
reviewer In there for. The re-
The Washington times., 1922-02-05
NATIONAL
Newman TrdpeltdLk

f. NJ. NEWMAN, expert globe
trotter and lecturer, will pre-
sent his Traveltalk on Alaska to-
night at the National Theater.
Newman emphasizes in this jour-
ney that he is not afraid of hard
trail and overlooks nothing that
might prove Of interest to his
audiances.
The Alaskan journey will take
you to Victoria, Prince Rupert,
Albert Bay, Wrangel Juneau,
Skagway and up to Yukon. You
will witness at close range the re-
cent eruption Of Katmai in the
valley Of Ten Thousand Smokes.
Modern Alaska is found to be a
paradoxical land with scenery that
enthralls the senses and resources
that stagger the imagination.
The Washington times., 1922-02-05
CAPITOL
"GroWn Up Babies"

"GRowN UP BABIES" Al Sing
er's big burlesque sensation
with Bob Nugent and Nanny Bes-
her as the chief comedians, will be
this weeks attraction at the Capt.
tol Theater beginning with today's
matinee. Nugent and Besser have
won themselves a high position in
burlesque stardom and their return
to the Capitol will be hailed with
slee by the patrons Of that popu-
lar house.
But Nugent and Besser will not
be the whole show. Forest Hut
ten will be there as will Eugene La
Blanc, q soubrette who Is brand
new to the burlesque world and
who is said to have already made
herself secure. In addition there
will be Eva Harrison, Arthur
Storms, Harry Howe and many
others including the m o n ter
beauty chorus.
The show Is In two acts Of eight
big scenes and is based on an en-
tirely new book which Is said to
offer hundreds of witty lines,
bright scenes, and incidents of the
kind that can't help but provoke
mirth. The musical numbers are
heralded as excellent and are
said to embrace score or more Of
the latest and most popular num-,
hers
The Washington times., 1922-02-05
POLLS
passing Show of 1921

THE new Passing Show" hay
ing the Howard brothers. Will
lie and Eugene, as the stars, will
be revealed tonight at Polls The
alter. In this, the ninth OF the BE-
ries of annual masterpieces OF this
particular type of revue, Messrs.
Lee and ]. ]. Shubert have assem-
bled many artists. At the head OF
the cast of principals are Willie
and Eugene Howard, who are said
to dominate the new Passing
Show" having particularly rich
comedy scenes. Willie does imi'
tations Of Al Jolson, Dave War
field, Frank Bacon, in "Lishtnin';
Louis Mann, Sam Bernard and
others.
1t has always been the plan to
travesty stage successes in THE
Passing Show" and this produc.
ton pays close attention to that
end of the business. Among the
shows which receive attention
are THE Bat" Mecca" Little
Old New York." welcome
Stranger" THE Bad Man."
spanish Love-" IRENE" and
1.-THE Charm School"
This new revue Is In two acts
and twenty-six scenes and COM
prises a very unusual collection OF
singers, dancers and comedians.
Included among them are the
teams of Cortez and Peggy, Mel.
lette Sisters, Grace and Berkes,
Masters and Brown, and Schrode
and Aronson: the feminine pcr-
ton being May Boley, Ina Hay
ward, Emily Miles, Ann Toddinss,
Peggy Brown, Flo Somerville.
Peggy Merrimont and Tiny Col
Inns, the men being win Philbrick,
John Quinlan, Jack Rice, w. II.
Pringle, Frank Musters, Robert
Gilbert. Anthony Jcchim. Victor
Bozart, Francs o.. .lahoney, and
Jack Han ting the Ia
nous Winter I. II n chorue-A
bevy OF bewild rang beauties be-
witchingly gowned.