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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-10-27


The Norway High School basket ball
team start practice this week. 1t Is
hoped the team will be q good one and
keep the high standard OF last season.
A pretty home wedding occurred at
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E. Gibson's, Crescent
Street, Wednesday evening, Oct. 21st, at
$50, when their eldest daughter, Annie,
was united in marriage to g. Ralph Har-
riman. The ceremony was performed In
the presence of nearly forty guests BY
Rev. q. L. Nichols Of the Norway Meth
odist church, and the wedding march
was played by Mrs. John Human OF
North Stratford, N. b. The bride look
ed very charming in dress Of white
crepe de chine, en- train, with q veil
caught with orange blossoms, and car
ried bouquet OF brides roses. The large
number of gifts bear testimony of the
esteem OF their many friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hartman will make their home at
II Pleasant Street, Norway.
The reception given to the teachers
and parents by the ladies Of the W. G. T.
U. Friday evening was we'll attended.
A short program was given, consisting
of piano solo by Ruth Cummings, vo'
cal solo by Miss Dunn, Azola Pike &C
cOmpanist, and words Of welcome BY
Mira. q. L. Bartlett. Remarks were
made by Herman Horne, Superintendent
Morrill,, Principal Hathaway, Rev. R. j.
Bruce and Rev. Il. L. Nichols. A social
hour follow wed aud refreshments OF sand.
witches and coffee were served.
Elizabeth Porter entertained . few oil
her little friends Saturday afternoon
from two to four O'Clock, 1t being hel
sixth birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Sanborn left Mon
day morning for an automobile trip 10
the car of G. Guy Buck Of South Paris,
through tho mountains to Meredith Cen
ter, N. H., and other places In New
Hampshire. They expect to be gone
three or four days.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25
wolf! Wolff"

The heavy black clouds haC
massed in the east and west
the lightning was flashing fierce.
ly between the heavy incessant
rolling of the thunder.
Francis was terribly frighten-
ed, and his fond mother haC
gathered her young hopeful and
tried logically to calm his fears.
Don't be afraid, darling.
There's nothing to fear. God
sends the thunderstorm to clear
the air, water the flowers, and
make it cooler for us. Now,
don't cry, dear; it won't harm
you, and everything will be bet
ter when it's over.
The little fellow listened at
tentively, and as his mother fin
ished he looked up at her grave
" and said: mo, no, mother:
you talked exactly the way you
did last week when you took me
to the dentist to have the tooth
pulled. Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25
steadily toward the glass.

steadily toward the glass
Judith she implored. Don't
beg of you'll didn't mean It'll take
back my consent"
TOO late!' said Judith, lifting the
glass and cycling its contents with a
strange smile.
Judith! you cannot mean to drink
ito"
Can't I, thought the other laughed
mirthessly Just watch met
With a strangled cry Rose covered
aer face With her hands to shut out
the sight, stood momentarily swaying,
and dropped to the floor in complete
faint
Delaying only to recognize this phe
nomena with plying smile for the
weakness Of spirit that caused 1t, Ju
dith's glance darted through the win
dos and saw that which caused her to
stay her hand an instant longer
on the topmost tier Of glrders Of the
building opposite, Alan Law stood
amid little knot Of amused and ami
mated laborers, one foot in the great
steel hook Of the hosting tackle, both
hands claspIng the chain that linked
il To the gigantic block,
And as Judith stared, he smiled at
something said by one of those about
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25
Delevan's Comet

Professor of Astronomy S.. P.
Leland, of Daytona, Fla, now,
sojourning in Asheyille gives the
following to the Citizen of this
morning.
Blazing in the southeastern
sky in the early morning may
be seen Deleyan's comet. In
about three weeks it will be far
enough north to be visible the
Who'll night, and about the mid
die of October it may be seen,
early in the morning, in the
northwest near the magnificent
star, Arctumus. 1t can be seen
now with the naked eye and, by
TIE aid Of a small glass, can be
studied with interest. No comet
since the magnificent one that
stretched its banner across the
sky in the October mornings of
three years ago, has greeted our
little earth with such spIendor as
the one now visible,
This comet was first seen by
Professor Deleyan, of the nation
al observatory Of the Argentine
Republic. in South America,
last December. 1t is flying to-
ward the northwest heavens with
a speed | 500 times faster than an
express train. The body Of the
comet is eQualin size to 400 bodies
each the size of the earth. Its
destiny is very rare. 1t will be
of interest to students to watch
it in its blazing pathway through
the sky.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25
Perhaps You Lnow?

'Begorra, observed Pat,
making love to a widow is a
quare thing to do. Before We
begin We know what the end
will be and yet you're scared
that mebbe somethin'll happen.
Ge make up your mind it's no
use tryin' and thin We discover
we've gone so far We can't back
out. It's full av disappoint-
ments and hopes and in the end
comes the greatest surprize av
all whin just what We expected
happens. Puck.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25

mot but Destiny II It Will"
window She Vas dressed and clam
ber,l out upon the sill
Sweetheart! My bravest little
woman
The hook hung steadily within six
inches OF the window-ledge. Alan ex.
tended bis arm
Nothing to fear, except lest hold
you too tight dear one"
Without a word Judith set her foot
beside aIs in the hook surrendered to
his embrace and closed her eyes
Immediately they were swung away
froo the window, over toward the op
posra sidewalk and gently lowered to
the street.
Maybe this isn't a good scheme
Allan cNulted In the innocence OF his
heart Hut think 1t is. And those
warkugucn think it a great lark
told them the simple truth you see
that We were clipping!
BY way of answer Judith breathed
oug a word of tenderness
And thai instant the hook paused
and Alan stepped off upon the side
walk
Safe and sound and not soul
over there the wiser as yet" lie de-
clared with a derisiye nod toward the
home OF Urine Come along Here )
limousine waiting In twenty min
utes Wen be at the ferry, in forty over
in Jersey, within an hour married
within Tour hours safe at sea"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25
Not the Same Thing

"A great deal of what we call
pleasure is largely imaginary, !"
said the ready-made philosopher.
Il suppose So" replied the
man who was working on his
automobile.
Now, wouldn't you like to be
able to take a long ride without
having to worry about speed linn
its or spark-plugs or tires or any
thing at all?"
Il should say 500
We'll, here's a street-car
ticket. Washington Star.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25
The Victim

1t was a wizened little man
who appeared before the Judge
and charged his wife with cruel
and abusive treatment. His bet
ter half was a big, square jawed
woman, with a determined eye.
In the first place, where did
you meet this woman who has
treated you so dreadfully?" ask
ed the Judge.
Well, " replied the little man,
making a brave attempt to glare
defantly at his wife, - never
did meet her. She Just kind of
overlook me. Pittsburg Chron-
icIe-Telegraph.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25
A Costly Substitution

Come here, Bates" roared
the master Of an English village
school, one morning. Il have a
letter from Mr.. Johnson inform
ing me that his son is unable to
attend schoolin consequence of a
thrashing YOU inflicted upon him
yesterday. Is that a fact, Bates%'
"N-n-no, sir, Quailed Bates,
II never touched i'm :
But the master did not believe
him, and two minutes later Bates
was asking permission to stand
up in class.
On the following day Johnson
returned, and the master sought
justification for his act before
the whole class. Did YOU tell
your father that Bates thrashed
YOU, Johnson" he asked.
mo, sir, piped the youth.
The masters countenance
cIouded. But your father wrote
to me. saying that Bates did it, J"
Il know'e did, sniveed john
son. 1t was Billy Beauchamp
didit, sir, but father couldn t
spell beauchamp, and so he
wrote Bate" Youth S Compan-
ion.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25
Goods Returned

Once an old darky visited &
doctor and was given definite in
structions as to what he should
do, Shaking his head he started
to leave the Office, when the doc
tor said:
Here, Rastus, you forgot to
pay me. "
Pay 70 for what, boss?"
For my advice > replied the
doctor.
Nav, sub; nav, sub; ain t
gwine take it, and Rastus
shufled out. Norfolk Ledger
Dispatch.
She How many Jumps of su-
gar, to night, John?
He Oh, have your own sweet
way as usual, dear. = Yonkers
Statesman.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25

Hashleigh (handing boarder
second cup) You are very fond
of coffee, Mr.. Smart. Smart
mo, but the doctor ordered me
to take hot water for my indiges-
ton. Boston Transcript.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25

DO you think you have suf-
icient counsel for my boy?'
Yes; we. have a spread-eagle
orator, a sob specialist, an in
sanity expert and little cuss
who knows the law, if we need
any law. Pittsburgh Post.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25
Explained
Whats yours?"

What's yours
Coffee and rolls, my girl. +"
One Of those iron-heavy, quar-
ter-inch, thick mugs of coffee
was pushed over the counter.
The fastidious person seemed
dazed. He looked under the
mug and over it,
But where is the saucer?"
he inquired.
I'VE don't give no saucers
here. If we did some low
brow'd come pilin' in an drink
out of his saucer, an we'd lose a
lot of our SWEETEST trade. "-Sa-
vannah News.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25

Waiter, this pudding is quite
cold"
Impossible, sir! This is the
fifth time it has been warmed
since morning. Paris Journal
Amusement.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25
The Trey O. Hearts

Continued From Page hree)
his rescuer.
In the upshot the assassin lay like a
limp rag across the girder, head and
arms dangling on one side, legs and
feet on the other, spent with his ter.
rife exertions and physically sick with
terror
And in this state Alan left him he
had done enough; let the man shit
for himself from this time on.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25

Kansas reports a hen swimm-
ing a river. Hens used to be
satisfied with crossing the road.
The movement is marching on.
Toledo Blade.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-09-25
Business Changes Name

Having been sole owner of the
business known as that of Webb
& Jones, Roanoke Rapids, N.
c., since first came to Roanoke
Rapids, N. c., but never having
changed the name of the said
business until recently, | hereby
take this means of announcing to
the public that the said business
will from this date he conducted
in the name of B. S. Webb.
Advt. 4t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-21
BARRON SHOT BY BROOKS.
Prominent Union Lawyer Severely
Wounded BY Confederate Veteran.

Chester, Nov. 16.-"Doctor" Brooks,
a native Of North Carolina. and a Con-
federate veteran of rs years. .everely
wounded q. II. Barron, a Union law
yer. today near this city by shooting
him below the left shoulder. 1t was
at FIRST thought that the bullet had
pierced some OF the arteries above the
heart. but an examination made by
Dr. A. NJ. wylie proved that in all
likelihood. unless the wound became
infected. IL would not prove serious.
Mr.. Barron with his brother. p. ID.
Barron. owns and operates the Kell
plantation. In the Rossville commu.
nifty. Chester county. 1t seems that
Sunday Mr.. Barron had experienced
some difficulty with Brooks and told
his superintendent. Thomas Barnes,
that he intended getting rid of Brooks.
Today he went to the house where
Brooks was staying to make him leave
the farm and. II il said. they became
shots ensued.
Mr.. Barron was brought to u hos
Iital here. A report from there to-
night stated that he was resting
easily. The bullet has not been re-
moved as yet. A number of X-ray
pictures have been taken OF 1t and il
has been carefully located.
Brooks has not been apprehended
thus far. but II is believed that he will
shortly be arrested.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-21
SCOTT Is CHIEF OF STAFF.
New Head Is Man OF Experience In
Army and Navy.

Washington, Nov. 16.--Brig. Gen.
Hugh l.. Scott became chief Of staff
OF the United States army. succeeding
Maj. Gen. William w. Wotherspoon.
who was retired on account of age.
Gen. Wotherspoon's service as chief
of staff and as assistant chief was
marked by efforts to develop the
army along modern lines. He brought
to the position a wealth Of experience
gained in both the army and navy.
He held a commission as mate from
March. 1870. to October. 1875, and
served not only in many capacities
with troops. having risen through all
the grades. but was qIartermaster,
commissary. aide de camp, then COM
mander of an Indian company and
military instructor of the Rhode Is
land college. He served in the Phil
ippines. participating in several bat
ties in 1899 and 1900.
He rendered conspicuous services
i'm connection with the war college OF
which he was president, where his
ability to plan to meet military emcr-
gencies was recognized by President,
Taft and Wilson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-21
TIGERS ARE RELEASED.
Clemson Football Team ut liberty
Again.

Clemson College. Nov. 1G.-The
members of the Clemson football
team were placed under arrest OF
their return from Richmond because
they left college without proper au-
thority. They have made satisfactory
explanation to the Commandant and
have been released. The commander
says that from Il preliminary invcsti-
CATION 1T appears to him that the
coach was to blame and not tho stu
dents. III was Il matter of local dis
Ciplinc. For some breaches of mill
tary discipline students are. pending
Investigation. placed under arrest
that Is, they are required to stay i'm
their rooms except when going t.
classes and attending other regular
duties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-21

Looks as if Mr.. Bryan is Il prophet
without honor in his own District.
since it went Rcpubican.-Andc
Mail
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-21
BUSINESS OUTLOOK Ba|eHTER|
DEPRESSION OF PAST TWO
MONTHS DISAPPEARING,
secretary Rcdfeld Points out Reasons
Why Business Conditions are Bet.
tsrCRelations Nearer Normal Than
Formerly.

washington, Nov. 16.--All informa-
uon reaching government depart
hients here indicates that the depres-
sion which overlook business enter
prise in the United States when the
european war began is vanishing. The
hopeful outlook for American ven-
lures was summarized today by Secre-
hry Redfeld in letter to the Cham
Der OF Commerce of the United States
I'm which he declared:
Let the worst be said and admitted
that can be said respecting existing
business difficulties in America, our
condition still remains not only rela-
lively bright, but rapidly improving
and In many respects both prosperous
and bright"
'One can not but sympathize with
the misfortunGs that have befallen in
dustries in all the belligerent coun-
tries,' said Mr.. Redfeld, land there
fore, be so much more grateful that
no like fate threatens our own. No
observer Of the large movements of
our commerce today fails to recog-
nize the great Improvement that has
been made in business conditions
within the last few weeks and which
IL still progressing.
The course Of exchange has be-
come more normal. Clearing house
certificates are being retired. Large
sums Of emergency notes have been
withdrawn and with the opening of
tie federal reserve system great ad-
ditional supplies of loanable funds
have become available. There no
longer Is serious concern over our
financial future.
Cotton prices have begun to move
and existing arrangements promise re-
lief from the shadow which so long
has hung over the South.
The coming winter throws no such
dark shadow before as was feared q
Few weeks ego, and the statement Is
beginning to be head here and there
that goods can not be delivered as
promptly as they are wanted because
the factories are too busy.
I'VE may be grateful, therefore, in
D sense both calm and confident, not
only that We are far better off than
bur suffering brethren beyond the sea,
but that We arc better placed our
selves at home than We were a few
weeks since. We may be glad that the
present Is good; thankful that 1t IL
growing better and hopeful for the
coming months"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-21
PEACE DEPENDS ON VILLA,
HIS RETIREMENT WOULD SOLVE
MEXICAN PROBLEM.
ShrralZa and Other Leaders Have
consented to Give up Claims to
Authority, il Villa Will do Likewise.

Washington, Nov. 17.-Delayed dis
patches today from American con
sular agents at Aguascalientes ant
Mexico City confirmed earlier report:
that Gen. Carranza had agreed to re-
sign, provided Gen. Villa similarly re-
tired. Gen. Gutierrez, named pro.
visional president by the Aguasca
lientes convention. has approved Car
ranza's conditions and unless Villa
himself upsets the arrangements
peace in Mexico seemed assured to.
night.
Gen. Carranza's proposals provided
that the first chief would deliver the
executive power on the following con.
dition:
First. Gen. Carranza would relin-
Quish his command in the constitu-
tional army to Gen. Pablo Gonzales
commander of the East.
Second. Gen. Villa would retire as
commander of the North. placing his
troops under the orders of Gutierrez.
Third. Both Gen. Villa and Gen
Carranza should leave the country and
should give evidence of that fact by
appearing at Habana, Cuba, on or be-
fore Noveber IS.
In accepting Carranza's conditions,
American consular agents believe Gu
tierrez spoke for both and after con-
sultation with Gen. Villa, who pre-
viously had announced that he had
placed his own destiny in the hands
Of Gutierrez and would do whatever
he requested. No word has come
from George Carrothers, American
consular agent, accompanying Gen.
Villa, saying what the generals plans
would be.
There is some doubt in we'll inform.
ed circles here whether either Villa
or Carranza will actually leave Mex
leo. 1t Is believed that when Car
rama delivers the executive power to
Gutierrez at Mexico City the conven-
ton will ask Carranza to remain, out
or consideration for his distinguished
services to Mexico. Similarly it Is be-
lieved Villa will be asked to stay and
t, the convention will seek the CO.
operation Of all leaders in reconstruct
irg the national government.
Secretary Bryan felt so relieved
over the favorable turn of events in
Mexico that he left tonight with Mrs.
Bryan for q short sta. t his winter
home In Miami. Fla. He will return
cext Tuesday.
Secretary Daniels said today that he
had given no orders for American
warships at Vera Cruz to withdraw
but they probably would be sent away
next week Immediately after Gen.
Funston's forces evacuated the port.
one or two vessels probably will be
kept within easy reach of Mexican
ports until order is completely re-
stored.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-21
SAYS PEACE Is MENACED.
ObrcgOn Declares Gutierrez Has
Changed His Mind and Refused
Carranza's Proposal.

ObrcgOn Declares Gutierrez Has
Changed His Mind and Refused
Carranza's Proposal.
Mexico City. Nov. 17.-Peace plans
in Mexico again are threatened with
failure. according to a statement here
today by Gen. Alvaro Obregon. who
declared Eulalio Gutierrez, named
provisional president by the Aguasca-
lientes convention, had changed his
mind and rejected Gen. Carranza's S
latest proposals.
Gen. obregon today assumed COM
mand of the capital and federal dis
rrict. Just when we believd armed
strife would be avoided Obregon
said, "Gutierrez changed his mind.
do not believe this was due to lack of
honor on Gutierrez's part, but to pres
sure by Francisco Villa"
A number Of foreign factory owners
in the federal district have made
complaint to their respective legations
concerning alleged forced loans i'm
posed by Zpata followers under Gen.
Navarro, whose activities have result
ed in a strengthening of the entire
cOnstitutiOnalist line.
Word was received here today from
the governor Of the State Of Guiana.
juatO that the Villa advance guards
had been driven back after a sharl
skirmish south of Lagos
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-21
Want State Banks.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Members of
the federal reserve board, which is
considering regulations for admission
OF State banks to the new reserve
system, said today an effort would be
made to attract as many State in
stitutions as possible. A few State
banks already have become members
and scores Of applications are under
consideration.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-21

Dicks is a Sumter negro and is
known here. He was killed, it is re-
ported, when he started at the other
negro with a shovel, the other negro
striking him with a weight from the
scales.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-21
PERKINS WOUND NOT SERIOUS |
SLAYER or MNMAN SAID TO
HAVE CUT SELF.


Charleston, Nov. 16.-George Batch
eior Perkins. the Boston architect
charged with the murder of F. w. r.
Hinman Of Jacksonville. Fla. on the
high seas. Is suffering from a wound
on his throat made with piece OF
glass.
Hospital authorities tonight refused
to discuss the matter In any way. The
physician Of Perkins said the wound
was not serious.
The wound. according to the in
formation available. was made with
the segment of a drinking glass which
Perkins broke on a chair. The Incl
dent happened last night but did not
become publicly known until today
According to evidence introduced at
tho hearing OF the architect, he had
been acting Queerly for some time
prior to tho shooting of several per-
sons on beard the steamer Mohawk
wednesday night on way down the
Atlantic coast. Perkins has been in
the hospital since the shooting.
No one. including the assistant dis
trict attorney. would make q state
ment tonight regarding the wound
upon Perkins neck.
Herbert II. Holton of Boston. his
brother-in-law. and others in touch
with the situation. declined to discuss
the matter. 1t In stated that Perkins
smashed the tumbler over q chair.
His physician said tonight that the
wound was not serious. n conference
regarding the prisoner was held to-
day by his physician and Assistant
United States District Attorney J..
waties warins but no statement on 1t
was available.
Mr.. Holton has engaged counsel for
Perkins. who. 1t has been officially
announced. will be tried at the ap-
preaching term Of the federal district
court here. A medical adviser has
also been engaged.
Efforts to set statements from
United states Marshsi ]. l.. Sims, As
sistant District Attorney Waring and
the hospital authorities were unavail-
Ing. those officials saying they did not
feel free to speak. although none de-
nted the report OF the wound. Mr..
Holton appeared much perturbed
when questioned by a representative
OF the Associated Press and he said
he would not mako statement until
he consulted counsel. Returning from
consultation. he said he would make
no statement about the wounding of
his brother-in-law.
IL was stated that Perkins retired
Sunday apparently in a cheerful
mood. Tonight ne appeared again to
be more cheerful and ate very
hearty supper. His throat was still
baudaged and Dr. Johnson said he
would not give any particulars about
the wound beyond his statement that
IL was not serious. Perkins continues
to be kept under strict surveillance OF
United States guards.