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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
GOODS FLOOD
THIEVES markets"
Of { j R D P {

Riga, Aug. 2.-The socalled
thieves markets. Of Europe
are today crowded with the
product ioH American factories.
When the American army went
home, enormous stocks Of equip
ment of various kinds were dis
posed Of in France and Germany,
by sale and otherwise, and much
Of this surplus has found it's way
to the many open air gatherings
of the continent where men and
women bargain for miscellan-
eous mass Of articles under the
tacit understanding that one
must not inquire whence the
things come.
In the market Of Riga, cover
nag az area of two blocks, thare
are offered for sale daily large
quantities of United States army
paraphenalia, particularly cloth
ing, and sanitary articles bearing
the names of different American
ellef organizations. American
monographs give daily concerts
Of American airs, which invar-
iably attract the crowds from the
music of competitors with their
German machines playing Rus
sian tunes. American sewing
machines, too, are on sale in some
stalls, and in others there are
American made knives and forks
viewing with German, Polish and
Russian manufactured goods Of
the same kind. Also there are
thousands of old and worn col
lars, still carrying the mark
which gives their birthplace as
Troy, New York.
The purchaser takes his pick
at his own price, provided be cat
reach an understanding with the
polvg]ot storekeeper, who wi
bargain with him in any one Of
the four Of five languages noa
current in the streets Of Riga.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
A Series OF
Agricultural
Vice.

The local agricultural agent Of
the Scotland Neck Chamber Of
Commerce has sent out the fol-
lowing notices:
Agricultural meetings for the
discussion Of hogs, pastures and
bool weevils will be held in this
section next week. These meet
ings are very important and any
one will derive much benefit by
attending. The dates are as fol-
lows:
Hobgood, Wednesday, August
9th, 10 90 A. M.
Roseneath, Wednesday, August
9th, 1 90 P. NJ.
Crowell's and Tillery, at Til
lery, Thursday, August 10th. At
1000 A. NJ.
Dawson's, Friday, August 18th,
10 100 A. M.
Special authorities on the var
ious subjects scheduled for dis
cussion will be on hand in COM
pany with Local Agricultural
Agent c.. E. Littlejohn and the
meetings should be interesting as
well as profitable.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
The Eastern Cardinal
Chamber of Commerce
Moves Its Headquarters
To Goldsboro, N. c.
MEETING OF DIRECTORS
AND MEMBERS HELD AT
WILSON YESTERDAY.

The first membership meeting
OF Eastern Carolina Chamber of
Commerce was held at Wilson
yesterday with representatives
and delegates from Pitt, Halifax,
Wayne, Duplin, Sampson and
Johnson counties. Meeting was
held at Hotel Cherry where
luncheon was served to all dele
gates.
Nice-President- Manager, N. G.
Bartlett, made an interesting re-
port Of the activities of the or
sanization since it's inception
early in the spring to the pres
ent time and made many valua-
bic suggestions for future devel.
opment.
One Of the principle objects Of
this meeting was the selection Of
permanent headquarters and
election Of permanent officers.
After spirited balloting Colds
boro was selected as headquart-
ers, and the following officers
elected by the directors: DR.. G..
j. Ellen, of Greenville, President /;
w. A. McGirt, of Wilmington,
1st vice president; j. n. Alexan-
der, Jr.. of Scotland Neck. End
Vice president and H. McKinnon,
Of Clinton. 3rd vice president
executive committee: Geo. G.
Royal, Goldsboro, w. H. Austin,
Of Smithfield, II. H. Taylor. Of
kinston, j. n. Alexander. Jr., of
Scotland Neck AID DR.. c. J. Fl
len. of Greenville,
The prime object of this or
ganization is the development of
the natural resources of Eastern
North Carolina through propa-
ganda and educational methods,
and the advertising OF the Sec
+ ton which this organization GOV.
ers, which originally included the
thirty nine eastern counties of
the State, but at this meeting it
was decided to ask the following
counties to become included il.
the proposed development
Scotland, Warren, Vance, Green
vile, Franklin, Wake and Hoke
The manager and other officers
and directors Of the Eastern
Carolina Chamber Of Commerce
urge liberal and enthusiastic sup
port Of this movement through
which it is hoped that that part
Of North Carolina will not suffer
the ravages Of the boil weevil as
other sections Of the South have
through we'll planned system Of
preparation which is being un-
dertaken by that organization.
The following delegates from
Halifax County attended
! Messrs. n. L. Stedman, Of Hall
fax, L.. G. Shell, jenkins, j. 7
Stainback and Shell, Of Roanoke
Rapids, j. H. Alexander, Jr.
and Norfleet S. Smith, Of Scot
land Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
FRANCE TODAY COUNTS
10000 GIRL ATHLETES
(By Associated Press J

Paris, Aug. 4.-France, where
before the war feminine athlet-
les were virtually unknown, now
the 10000 enrolled girls and wom-
en- competing in track and field
events, and from this new army
a team will be selected to repre-
sent the nation in the interna-
tional games in Pershing Stad-
ium beginning August 20.
The international games may
result in amalgamation of the
two national feminine athletic
organizations whose rivalry near
ly disrupted plans for the meet,
one with 327 local societies and
the other with 120. The Minis
try Of War is projecting plans
for the combination.
Until May 1916 French women
had never organized for athletics
with the exception Of horseback
riding, tennis, hunting and swim
ming. French women do not
excel as sprinters but they are
confident Of their prowess in the
middle-distance runs, and they
have an exceptional performers
iii Madame Commandments in
the weights.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
DRUG STANDARDIZATION
SOUGHT ~ y PH|LA.
.,,I|STS
VlBy Associated Press)

ss Philadelphia, Aug. 1.-The
creation of national institute
OF experimental therapy, to have
relatively the same scope as the
RockctclIer Institute in patho-
iogy or the Mayo clinics in sur,
gerry, is the plan of Rear Admir-.
al William c. Braisted, retired.
for the expansion Of the Phil.
adclphia College of Pharmacy
and Science of which he is presi.
dent.
The college soon is to leave it's
present site in North Tenth street
for newer and more commodious
quarters in West Philadelphia.
A plot has been acquired in this
section of the city and work on
the new college edifice will be.
gin within the year.
According to Admiral Braist-
ed s plan, therapeutics would be
placed on the same basis of sys.,
tematic research and 1coordina-
ton as those of the two other
branches Of medical science.
While the institute would be
meant primarily for students Of
pharmacy, it would be composed
Of many buildings, among them,
perhaps a large hospital, and lab
oratories for host Of demonstra-
tors-physicians, chemists, Phar-
macentists, psychologists, sero-
logists, and other scientists.
At present, it was explained,
the bulk of pharmaceutical re.
search in this country is made in
the laboratories of large drug
and chemical companies. While
some valuable contributions 20
medica, science have been made
by these laboratories, the re-
search work necessarily has been
done largely on commercial
basis, and many experiments are
said to have been abandoned
when their commercial value be-
came doubtful. Also the newt
able competitive spirit makes
for needless multiplication of
fo-mulae, thereby making moro
difficult the problem Of drug
standal dization.
The institute proposed by ADJ
miral Braisted would, to a great
extent, remedy this condition.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
STRIKERS Of So.
RAJ AYT0MEET
THE ROAD HEAD
by Associated Press,

Washington, Aug. 4.-Repre-
sentatlves Of the six striking shop
crafts unions of the Southern
Railway meet in Washington to-
morrow with D. w. Miller, Vice
President in charge of operations
OF the system to consider pro-
posals for settlement Of the strike
on the basis suggested by Presi-
dent Harding to the executives
Of all roads.
The Southern is acting separa-
tely from the other large lines
and has made no attempt to
br)nk the strike, nor has it refus-
ed any strikers seniority privi-
leges.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
|I7TLEH0PESEEN
F D R A " A { {
ACR { { M { n I
WITH MINERS
By Associated Press)

Chicago. III, Aug. "A can
,,ss of the coal operators in the
central competitive fields, ac-
cordina to announcement Of rep
.assn.a+ives Of the only districts
- account, comprising about
five per cent Of the tonnage OF
tba entire field. will be present at
tHe WAGE conferene called for
nax4 Monday in Cleveland by
Iobn /. Lewis. International
p,.osiapnt. Local circles see lit
,lo hone Of wage agreement.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
GERMANS MAKE LARGE
DEPOSITS IN HOLLAND
IN SWITZERLAND
{By Associated Press\

Paris, Aug. "A German
bank, within the last forty eight
hours, has transferred to Ho!-
land and Switzerland between
sixty and seventy millions of
French francs, which have been
on deposit in America. Other
foreign banks have been inform
ed. the Associated Press heard
this afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
CABINET MEET| TODAY
TO DISCUSS Strike
SITUATION

Washington, Aug. 4.-The
members Of the Cabinet looked to
today's meeting for reports on
the oal and rail strike situation
as gathered by their respective
It is indicated
that the session would be given
over entirely to a discussion Of
the situation in the two indus
tries.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
Greeks Have Decided to
Occupy Constantinople
DECISIVE MILITARY ACTION
TO BE TAKEN AGAINST
TURKISH CAPITAL
by Associated Press)

Tthens, Greece, Aug. 4.-Res-
pondlng to the allied powers
note of July 31st the Greek gov
ernment says that it has decided
to occupy Constantinople in or
der to bring peace by means Of
decisive military action against
the Turkish capital.
Their reply reiterates that the
continued delay in the conclu-
sion of peace brings fresh calam-
tiles tc Christians in Asia Minor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
WHY SHOULD A SAILOR
MAN FEAR A TORPEDO
(Bv Associated press)

Constantinople, Aug. "A
French torpedo-boat recently
lccsed torpedo during prac4
tice, and the mechanism sped
straight for the bathing beach Of
the island Of Khaki. in the sea
Of Marmora. The people saw it
coming and rushed to the hills
for safety.
All but Russian sailor. He
saw it was losing speed, and
swan out to it with d length Of
rope. Just as it was about 10
hit the local dock he lassoed it.,
and couple Of bold boatment
came out and towed it away.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
DENMARK STUDIES THE
OF PROHIBITION
(By Associated Press

Copenhagen, Aug. "A Dan-
ish delegation which has been
studying the effects Of prohibl-
ton in Finland doubts whether
it will be possible ever to carry
through effective prohibition IL
Denmark.
The delegates consider that
the best solution Of the question,
as far as Denmark is concerned,
is the free sale Of intoxicants very
heavily taxed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04

in olden times by persons Of rank.
1t is proposed, beginning next
September, to give performances
every spring and autumn when
the weather in Italy is partlcu-
lsrlyi agreeable. In addition
to the d'Annunzio play, the first
series Of productions will IN
clude Greek classic tragedy;
a melodrama, probably Orpheus
by Monteverde, and drama from
the pen Of modern ltalla4
writer. - .- 80
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
GERMANS TO BUILD
BALLOON FOR AMERICA

Berlin. Aug. 3.-Facing the
tact that memories Of the R-3S
and Roma disasters still are
freshly in mind throughout the
world, Germany's builders Of
the aev Zeppelin intended for
commercial use in the United
States are prepared to exhaust
every resource at their command
in producing the last word" in
aircraft. The Zeppelin company
stand ready to "stake it's repu-
tation' on the project, according
to an American official who has
figured prominently in the nego-
tiations for the contract recently
signed here.
This official pointed out, how
syer, that the undertaking
strikes no awe in the hearts Of
the constructors since they al
leady have built larger ships
than that now under contract.
In fact, he said, they are equip
ped to produce a Zeppelin of
100000 or even 10000 cubic
meters. as compared with the
ship Of 10000 which they have
agreed to build for America.
Yet the builders recognize the
possibility Of elements hitherto
uncomfortable entering into con.
xruetlon Of this nature, it is
said, and will endeavor to profit
by careful study of the fate
which befell the two giant air
ships produced for the United
States the past two years in Eng
land and Italy. Particular az
tentlon will be devoted to the
question of the manifold stresses
10 which an airship is subject
This problem involves multitud.
lnous technicalities as to design
and the extreme testing Of ma
teral, In these departments, il
Is teit IN American circles here
lhe Germans have reached ar
outstanding stage Of advance.
Reception of the ship having
Oeen delegated to the naval de
parlment Of the United States. it,
Design will be submitted to tha
"N~ion OF the government fol
approval. IN addition, an Off
GER OF the department will b
present at Friedrichhafen as al
Inspector throughout the Zeppe
I'' construction. This duty
Has been assigned to First Lieut.
enant Garland Fulton, Z. S. N
VINO is here in connection witt
1ne contract. First Lieutenant
~ q, Pennoyer, L. S. n, ais
N's been in Berlin during the ne
7odaHGnS, both Of these officer
"aVh9 been on duty in connec
non With the R-39.
II II estimated that Is month
|nl be required for constructio
al, VI the ship. No specific time O
ue'iVefE has been fixed, this be
,nS dependent upon a number Q
w J3n'ihgencles, not the least Q
ny Tn'cn are the weather condition.
ne Zeppelin probably will b
;on!3leFed :. by next fall, maxim
llNelT that delivery will fo
Ta1 M 1orlng the ensuing summer
ts3 t"3HVnorSt, n. j., has been selet
W n, is the place Of delivery.
Tie contract provides that th
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
SIDES To
ST.CARSTR|KE
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 4.-The
fourth day of Chicago's street
car strike saw both sides in an
apparent deadlock over the
terms of settlement. Meanwhile
Mayor Thompson and the city
council are considering plans for
the operation Of the city owned
motor buses.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
STILL HOPES To
DEFEAT REED
by Associate Press

St. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 4.-With
Senator Reed leading by sixty
eight hundred and eighty seven
votes, breckenridge Long based
his hopes on an official count
being made today to over como
the Senator's plurality.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-04
WEATHER REPORT

For North Carolina: Fair o
~ obt and Saturday. Gentle to
moderate westernly winds.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-16

amendments eliminating the embargo
licensing provision and the duty on
potash the house conferees had ex-
eeeded their authority by changing
duties on coal tar dyes and synthetic
chemicals. This point was overruled.
Representative Garner then made a
point Of order that the conferees had
exceeded their authority by propos-
ing authority tor the president to de-
clare American valuation in the case
of all. imports, whereas the senate.
in voting in the flexible tariff amend
naent to the house bill. had eliminat-
ed such valuation to coal tar dyes
and other coal tar products. This
point of order was overruled prompt
ly and debate began.
A request, from Chairman Fordney
Of the house managers. for unani-
vas met with a chorus of "noes"
from the Republican side and spsci-
fc objection from half a dozen men,
bers. Consequently discussion was
limited to one hour under the rules.
After Chairman Fordney had ex-
planned that the conferees had car.
ried out the house instructions, Rep
resentative ~I4ongworth. Ohio, another
Of the Republican conferees. told the
house he was disappointed by its ac-
ton in ordering out the dye embargo
and potash duties because, he was
firmly convinced that without ado
quate protection tho dye and potash
industries, products of wars neces-
Sity. would die"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-16
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
DIES AT HIS HOME AT
THIEF RIVER FALLS

Thief River Falls, MINI, Sept. 10
Samuel T. johnson, 50 years. old,
veteran Of the Civil war and n OF
the early pioneers Of this section, died
at the family home on Arnold avcnue
from cancer Of the. stomach from
which disease he had been sufc ing
for tn past several months.
Mr.. ,In,T$on was born ~ Eucl!iell,
NJ !. f.e. on Oct. 20, 1910. ana sncrt tie
esrly part ot>his life previous to the
Civil war In the New Englan d states.
In 1854 he needed the cali Of the war
and enlisted Ia, Company d Of the T4tl
Volunteer, New York infantry. with
which regiment. he served during the
first 1s months Of the conflict:
At CONCORD, N. H. in 1855 Mr.. John
son was married to Miss Jennie Heath,
ami with his bride journeyed west to
make their home. After visiting IN
various parts Of the country they
came to what is now Thief River Falls
in 1888, Shortly after coming here
he engaged In farming pursuits. which
he followed for several years, after
which he established the first barber
shop In Thief River Falls. IN 1899
his wife died and in 1902 he married
Regina Sande> OF this cry.
Mr., Johnson IL survived by his
widow and four children az follows:
Leonard, Mabel, sina and Walter. all
Of whom, live at home. A grandson;
who was last heard Of at Duluth, can
not be located and Ia unaware Of the
drath of MI. Johnson.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-16
ORlijEilNTA',L|,S'|' TO
00 SGNDSS%I yDa|Nrpt2.@s.
Be Be EDUCATED
BY MOVIES.
Films i Taken Of Sacred
Buddhist Symbols il Mys-
FERROUS Land Of Thibet.

London.-Thibet, it is hoped, will
moi much LONGER be the land OF rnys-
terry. Nor will the great outside
world. It Ia. expected; continue to be
the great land of the unknown to
the Thibetans. They are to be Of
fered an opportunity of seeing, on the
movies, something Of the wonders to
be found in the vast world beyond,
Thibet. In exchange 1t Is hoped they
will allow cinematograph pictures to
be taken Of the wonders Of Thibet for
people Of other lands to see.
A cable just received in London
announces the arrival In Calcutta of
the members Of the British Buddhist
mission to Thibet. They have begun
the long and difficult journey on foot
through the Himalayas.
On their way to D%arjeeiing the
mission visited the Bodhiruma, Cor
"Tree Of Intelligence"), the sacred
hE tree under which. according to
Buddhist tradition, Buddha was sit
ting In contemplation when he at
tanned the perfect wisdom. "A film II
to be taken of the tree and of the
pilgrims visiting 1t, and 1t is hoped
to show these pictures to the Dalai
Lama in Lhasa itself. Films Of wild
animals and the various aspects OF
the outside world are also being car
| ried in order to offer to the highest
Thibetan authorities the first cine
matograph exhibition ever given In
| their famous city.
One of the objects III displaying the
wonders and possibilities OF. moving
pictures is to secure permission for
making film records Of the country
land its people.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-16
STUMP LAKE
PAVILION OPEN
Building is Largest of Kind
In State; Program and
Dance Friday Night.

Michigan, N. D., Sept. 1.-THE
largest pavilion in the state of North
Dakota and possibly the largest in the
northwest, was opened here with a
big program and dance Friday eve
ming. Between 1900 and 1000 peo-
pie were present, it is estimated, and
the number was undoubtedly cut
down by the severe weather.
An entertainment was given in the
earlier part of the evening by the
Cecil Birder Operate and Entertain
ment company, and Ct1bor's orchestra
of Grand Forks played for the dance
which followed. Refreshments for
the throng were served at the new
refreshment stand recently complet-
ed, said to be n of the finest in the
state.
Is Large Building.
The pavilion is rs by $50 feet in
dimensions, stucco finish, and has q
perfect dancing floor. The building
proper cost $4,000 and> with, the
ground surrounding 1t represents an
expenditure Of 100000 Both build
ings and park are the property OF
the Nelson County Old Settlers aaso-
citation, an organization fathered by
the late J. P. Lamb of this place.
The park consists of 100 acres of
wooded land and includes a peninsula
extending into Stump lake.
During the fall Ctibor's orchestra
will give weekly concerts and dances
at the park beginning one week from,
Wednesday.
An active season for next year at
the park is being planned: The place
and a chautauqua likely will be held.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-16
ARMY AlRSHIP
AT SCOTT FIELD

Belleville, ILL.,. Sept. 1s-(By, the
Associated Press.)-The army dirig
ible CO, On its way from coast to
was moored at Scott field, the
government flying field. near here to-
day. The bliInp arrived here last
night at $3.50 o'clock and had no
difficulty in making the landing.
Departing from Akron. Ohio, yes
terday morning. the dirigible arrived
at Wilbur Wright field near Dayton
at las p. m, making the last. lap of
the days journey in less than eight
hours. 1t is probable the blinp will
depart on Its next lap ,te For Sill
Oklahoma. probably Sunday or Mon
day in> time to reach the Oklahoma
field in the evening.
From Fort Sill the dirigible will
travel on to San Antonio, Texas. The
voyage will end at Ross field. Arcadia.
Cal. The entire distance to be covered
on the flight which began at Langley
field, Virginia, is estimated at 3,085
miles,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-16
Ward County Fair
Clo,ed L.,t Night;
Race Schedule Good.

Minot, N. D., sept. ls.-saron King
owned and driven by. j. 4. StewaFs 9.
Calgary; Alta. set up track rec T
FOR other steeds to compete With Ell
day 1t the Ward county fair GROUNDS,
whom In the third heat Of the Tree JOE
al race, tile Canadian product stepped
the mile III 2:11. Ia, outdistancing ms
closest rival by several rods, ana 59!a
time racing experts and Judges az
clAred. that the time was retnarkaoie
In wi4w Of the fact that 1t was maze
on i. soft track.
The northern horse took tntes
straight heats, while Lady anso;
owned by the same man, took second
money when she placed second IN two
heats ana third in another. Humpy,
belonging to l.. M. Hanson, OF RUGBY
took third money and Carroll Patch
owned by w. d. ST. Clair OF. Hanna
ford, took fourth in all three heats:
The time for the frst heat was ?:lS
~. second ala IA. AN tnlrd
Eli 10.
In the 2:2o trot and pace, Maud
Define, another Canadian product OF
Regina, took three straight heats
while Marion Gano. owned BY n: r.
Earney. Of Malta. Mont, was a close
contender In second place. Panda!lor:
owned and driven BY Frank WOOD OF
Bowbells, received third money ana
Captain Borden, also owned by Var
ney, paced fourth. The time for n
first heat was 1927 IA; second 2:24
IA, ana: third 2:24 IL.
John Lee 81 Fargo in a Duesen-
berg, again took hrst money In
automobile races circling the half
mile track for ave miles In Gag. AS
4. r. Levitts Of willistop, again was
second, but was not such a close con-
tender for the frst honors as on the
previous day. Grasswick of Valley
city. in a Nash was third. and Nelson
OF. Minot, plotting a Ford was fourth.
In the mile contests for time with a
cunning start. Lee, secured the pole
position by circlffg the speedway
twice for a mile in 1872 1-S. Levitt
ana Grasswick tied with time Of 1:1S
! and the Ford mAde the mile in lis.
} The Ward county exposition came
to a close here this evening with q
good sized crowd in attendance.