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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13
BECKER MEETS DEATH BOLDLY.
Walked composedly to Electric Chair
Murmerlno a Prayer.


Sing Sing Prison. Ossning. N, Y
Charles Becker was put to death in
the electric chair here for the killing
of Herman Rosenthal. the New York
gambler The former New York
police lieutenant retained his com.
posture and protested his innocence
TO the last He went to his death
with d photograph OF his wife pinned
ON his shirt--lver his heart Three
shocks were given before the prison
physicians pronounced Becker dead
at IS o'clock.
Becker led the way to his own exc
cutiOn The condemned man sat up
all night on the edge OF his cot. calm
ly talking to Deputy Warden Charles
H. Johnson. >
II have got TO face II, said Becker.
And | am going to meet 1t quietly
AMI without trouble to any one"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

The New York World is per
tarbed because the Kaiser failed
to state in.his latest note wheth-
er surf bathing on this side of
the Atlantic is pcrmissahlcor not
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

"A: news dispatch says Mexico
is being flooded with currency,
that every printing office is turn
ing out its own particular brand
of cash. The unhealthy condi-
ton down there and the fact that
sudden demises are somewhat
casual, especially in this particu-
lar branch of industry, are the
only things holding us back.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

1t is gratifying to note that the
anti-typhoid incubation cam
paign in Halifax County is meet
ing with such satisfactory re-
suits. 1t is also gratifying to
note that Roanoke Rapids leads
the rest of the county in this
matter some two years. The
spring and summer of 1918 saw
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

Now that European nations are
willing to contract for all the
ammunition we can manufacture,
tisre Is really no excuse for con
tnued shipments to Mexico
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

Russian Army Elemmed With
in;Narrow Areas state the head
line. In view of this fact, we
suppose the Car now considers
the enemy willy as we'll as strong
and cruel.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

The pictures shown in the Peo-
pies Theatre last Tuesday night
of actual fighting in Flanders,
looked very pretty but did not
noticeabty increase our banker
ing for European travel this sum
mer.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

We have a splendid idea in re-
gard to restoring peace to Mexico,
but we feel that it would require
more men and ammunition than
this country can spare at present,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

OF course it seems hard but it
is absolutely necessary for that
bunch of Climbers to do it to
Emporia again this week
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

Just to show what a hopeful
cuss we are, we are still hoping
for a business men S association
in Roanoke Rapids.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

the larger portion of the inhabl-
tants of this community inoculat-
ed, although many new corners
and children have been inoculat-
ed since.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

All items for publication must
be turned in or reach our office
before THURSDAY NOON in
order to insure publication in
the Friday issue following. In
the case of lengthy items, even
more time must be allowed. No
charge made for insertion Of
matter of purely news value.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

The next step forward should
be a whole time health officer for
Halifax County.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

All cards of thanks, resolutions of re-
spect, etc, etc, will be charged for at
the rate of one cent per word. Cash
must accompany article in all cases eX-
cept where customer has a regular ac-
count. No insertions made for less
than rs cents,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13
Will it be Warburg now?

Mexico will now take a course
in A B CS.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

Those Russians are going to
Berlin round the other way,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

1t means total loss. The house
hold goods you have labored long
to accumulate 60 up in smoke or
are ruined by water in a few
moments, and you are forced to
begin all over again without cap
ital.
Wouldn' you rest more com
fortably if you knew that should
such a disaster come to you, the
amount Of your loss would be at
your command, almost mmedi-
ately.
We represent the most reliable
insurance companies in America,
whose policies guarantee absolute
protection against loss.
Wyche & Kicks
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13
No. Six-Sixty-SiX

This 10 prescription prepared especially
tor MALARIA or CHiLlS d FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
If taken then as tonic the Fever will not
return. II acts on the liver better than
Cslomel and does not grippe or sicken. 25c
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

All communications should be
addressed to the Herald Publishing 60.
Persons wishing return OF mss,
must in all cases enclose stamps.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

Friday August Is, 1915.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13
Wyche & Kicks


This 10 prescription prepared especially
for MALARIA or CHilLS & FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
II taken then as a tonic the Fever will not
seturn. II acts on the liver better than
Calomel and does not eripe or sicken. 2Sc
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-08-13

Entered as Second Class Matter April
4, 1914. at the Post Office at Roanoke
RAPIDS, North Carolina, under Act OF
March 3, 1879.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
THE GRAND TONIGHT

Will show. Into The Streets.
 three reel Warner feature that is
 story of a young girl, the daughter O q shoemaker who tires of the simplt
 life and is enticed by a man of wealth to his home, where she is dined ane wined and meets a young artist whe aecompanys her to her home at late hour, and she is ordered iron home by her father. Finding hersel
 without a home. or means. she ha
 many adventures but finally she
 forgiven and happy reunion is th
 end. Along with this picture Is frontier drama entitled, The Ranger Roll of Honor. and good comedy Friday and Saturday night will be The Valley of the Moon. by Jacl London, in six reels with Jack Conway and Myrtle Stedman in the leading roles. Billy and Saxon after becom- ing discouraged with life in san Francisco start out for their farm of dreams, which must be so idea that they ought to look for it in the Valley of the Moon. They have many adventures and travel through some beautiful country and the last view of them is in the midst of busy ranch life, in the dell in Wildwater. The play is proceeded by twentyfooi moving picture of MT. London over looking his ranch at Sanoma from the same cairn on which Billy and Saxon stand when htey get thei1 first glimpse of their Valley of the Moon adv
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
HEARING SET
 FUR MONDAY

\. Christensen, chief of the field division or the land office in Alias la, and NJ s Hubbard. governmca; engineer and mining expert. are II town to attend the hearing set for next Monday in the matter of the Shoenhar mining claims back of town Patent is being applied for by James A. Davis of Boston to whom the claims. S6 in number. have been as signed. The government make four different charges why the patent should not be granted:
 fn Collision between the deputy surveyor and the applicant, Davis. and misrepresentation of the mineral character of the land and the improve inents made thereon.
 (2l No discovery of mineral on he claims.
 (S) Not having performed the F quired $500 worth of improvements on each claim.
 (4l lThat the land is taken for its value as townsite and the tim- Der located upon it.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15

parades ever shown in the |. k. tn
 Quakers in Philadelphia. eelebratin
 the Quaker New Year: war scenes
 animated map; winter on the battle field. showing the severe weather conditions at the battle front; a wonderful exibition or testing a mon ster war mine. and several other events make up on of the best reels in the show. There are three comedies on the bill. The Rise of Officer Casey, The Lost Child and a clever Vitagraph production, Sunny Jim at the North Pole. Gene, the yitagraph dog plays an important part in the
 Hash from the pole. This is not rip roaring affair. but one of the neatest playetts Of all the Vitagraph releases. Summing this all ID we have a bill that can not be improved in any part. A boosting show guaranteed to please all adv
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
IN THE TEMPLE or THE LION

T. the third Adventure Of Kati'vl. at the Dream tonight. Two more reels
 of this wonderful animal serial. deal- ing with the most feroeious beasts of the jungle. Scenes of the great sac rafice fire in the holy gardens Of the Rajah, while escaping through the jungle. After surviving the two or, deals Kathlyn is set upon by the followers of the wouldbe monarch. See her wonderful escape on her faith ful elephant While in the jungle lion charges the elephant and every thing is lost again. as she is eaptur. cd and condemed to death on the saerad fire. q thrilling experience never before shown on the screen. Keep in the line Of excerant film. and see this adventure tonight. The second Pathe Daily in 1915 is very good. showing the collision of five masted ship and a steamer off Cape Cod: one of the most unique street
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
REACH
 SUBMARINE

Honolulu, The divers from the Brooklyn navy yard, sent out by the government to raise the sunken sub marine F4, went down this morning and had no difficulty in reaching the wreck. They found the superstruc- ture somewhat damaged, and the hull filled with water. The latter is thought to have resulted from seep- age and not from any big leak. It is stated that they are of the opinio1 no difficulty will be experienced in attaching several cables to the wreck and hauling it into shallow water and eventually into drydock.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
STILL FIGHTING
 IN AUSTRIA

Petrograd, April 15-The most stub born fighting of the war is now be ing waged in the Carpathians, with general success to the Russian arms. The German and Austrians have made several attacks in other regions with the object of forcing the withdrawal of Russian troops from Hungary to meet them. but thus far Russia has been able to meet these attacks with sufficient number of men to dold them, without weakening her great army now advancing through the Car pathian passes toward BudaPesth.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
HOLD UP
 N. '. TRAIN

Buffalo, April l5-Carrying the af fair off in true western style, twelve robbers held up the fast New York Central train at Sanborn, almost with in sound of Niagara Falls, last night and stripped several ears of their cargo of silks, worth in the neigh borhood of fifty thousand dollars. The robbers were thoroughly prepared and showed great technique by having several motor trucks ready and made their escape in same.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
FRENCH
 MAKE GAINS

Paris, April 15-After the sharpesi kind on fighting in Upper Alsaee. il the neighborhood of Coimar the the French forces report gain O over a thousand meters against tn Germans. The fighting in this regiol is entirely in German territory. Sev eral cannon and number of machine guns were captured by the advaeine Trench troops.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
BRITISH LOSS IS OVER A MILLION MEN
JAP PANESE
 DENY STORY

Washington, April 15-The Japanese embassy made a formal denial today that Japan had established 8 naval base in Turtle Bay. Lower California as reported some days ago by Cali fOrnia newspapermea. He brands the matter as prepOsterous. and declares that Japan has never had any inten- ton or desire to locate any naval base ar occupy any territory on the
 cxican coast.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15

Mrs. Cornelia Tempelton Hatcher, A NJ, organizer and lecturer, National W. c. T. U.; President of the Wom- ans Christian Temperance Union of Alaska, will arrive on the steamer Spokane tomorrow morning. The local W. C. T. U. is making arrangements to hold series of meetings at which Mrs. Hatcher will be tine speaker, the particulars of which will be an nounced later. Her lecture subjects are. Alaska; The Last American Out post" (illustrated); Safety First The Trails of Life;" "Ignorance A. broad: With apologies to Mark Twain:" etc Watch the columns of the Miner for announcements as to time and place.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
b|G DAM
 COLLAPSES

Holbrook, April 15-The Layman Reservoir. which was built by the government to impond the waters of the Little Colorado river, broke yes terday under the pressure of high water in the river, and dozens of the people living in the valley below the dam were drowned.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
l,l39,300
 CASUALTIES

London, April 15-The War Office made the announcement that the total number of eansalties in the war to all arms of the British service up to April l. are 1-lS9, 800 men, This includes wounded, killed and prison CTS. both on land and sea. Of course . large number of these have been able 10 return to the line again. but the size of the list appals the entire country.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
COMNANDEERS
 MANY VESSELS

London, April l5-The Admiralty has notified the owners of all refrig orator vessels operating out of Brit ish ports that their vessels were com mandeered by the government and none could sail without permission be ing first obtained. Considerable mystery surrounds the order
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
ANOTHER |S
 TORPEO0ED

London, April 15-The British steamer Ptarmigan was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine in the North Sea yesterday. No warn ing was given by the German vessel anl eleven of the steamers crew are lost.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
TAKE DUTCH
 FISH BOAT

Midden. April 15-Four rrawiers flying the Dutch flag have been seiz- ed by German submarines during the past two days. No reason has been given bv the German government for this action. and Dutch fishing con eerns are ID in arms.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
IS PROVING VERY POPULAR

c. H, Bach. the new purser on 'se City Of Seattle, has every promise : becoming I popular officer. lie was for years on the Nome run out Of Seattle. and was transferred to this run when H. !. Burgert wenr south 'o become purSer on the Yale.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
HONOR DEAD
 PRESIDENT.

Washington, April 15-The busin- ess of the United States government has been practically suspended today, out of respect to the memory of Abraham Lincoln, who passed away fifty years ago today.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15

London, April l5-Lord Kitchener has made the statement that he con- templates the organization of all the ammunition plants of Gre..t Britain under government supervision This it is believed will solve the matter of increased output. At the present time great difficulty is being exper- fenced in maintaining a supply of am intuition at the front.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
MRS. ROOSEVELT
 OPERATED ON

New York, April 15-Mrs. Roose- welt was rushed to the Roosevelt Hospital today from Oyster Bay, and underwent an operation. The nature of the operation was not revealed, hut the physicians in attendance say she is progressing favorabiy
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
AND TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT

Never mind the weather. but come 10 the Lyeeum Concert tonight at Rel Men : Hall Forget your troubles in the feast of good music that will 1.e offered.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
ASK AID IF
 COLONIES

Paris, April 1.-Two German aero planes scouting over French terri tory were brought down last night by a gun fire and their crews captur- ed near Nancy. This makes five aero planes captured in less than week.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
TAFT JOINS
 THE LEGION

New York, April l5-Former Presi- dent Wm. H. Taft has joined the American Legion, which is being or ganized throughout the United States of citizens to aet as reserve line for the army in the event Of war.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
zEPPEL|NS
 ARE ACTIVE

London, April l5-A squadron of German Zeppelins passed over the north Of England early last night. They dropped bombs on the towns and villages of Blyth. Cramlington, Bed ington and Wallsal in Northumber- land. they then crossed the Tyne and bombarded Seatonburn. Although many Of their bombs exploded after striking, but little damage was done, and 10 lives were lost.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15

London. April 15-The government has decided to ask Canada and Aus tralia for recruits for the naval and air service. The demonstration has been made that the Terrisorialists make first-elass airmen. and special at tempt will be made to secure recruits in this arm.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15
WILL COOK AT NAKEr cANNERY

Among the passengers on the City of Seattle last night were the Misses Hartsough. on their way to Naket Inlet These two ladies, probably the best-knovn cooks in the Ketehikan District. go as cooks for the eannery. which will operate to it's full capacity this season.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15

4 big collision at the Dream .o- night. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15

An animated war map at the Dream tonight. adv
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15

The Adventure of Kathlyn at the Dream tonight. adv
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15

In the Temple of the Lions at the Dream tonight adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-04-15

Job printing at the Miner.
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-02-15
rs INDIAN EDUCATION 4 FAILURE?

rs INDIAN EDUCATION 4 FAlLURE?
The conditions to which most Indian
students return are hard, far harder than
the average Fastener can realize. Many
of the reservations are long distances from
railroads, so that supplies are hard to get
as we'll as expensive while in places water
is a real luxury. The standards of the com
munity must also be taken into considera-
tion and in all too many localities the white
people living near are not of a type to prove
either helpful or elevating With all these
difficulties, and many, many more, we eX-
pect far more of the Indian than we would
of a white student who had enjoyed equal
advantages A white boy who has been in
school until he is perhaps twenty, and in
that time has had to MASTER in addition to
the usual studies, new language, and &C
cept an entirely strange system OF living, IS
not expected to raise the standards OF his
home community to any very great extent.
The Indian is He must not only have ac-
uuired q trade and be able to do sklllful
work, but he must speak English well
enough to act as interpreter, understand the
Bible and teach in Sunday school, as well as
be prepared to advise in the councils OF his
people regarding various phases OF their
legal standing and land questions. And
when he is unable to fill all these require
ments we hear that Indian education is
e allure Il ;11-. -=tSsonft1htJn = nn1dn.
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-02-15

Long about this time of year the Coli
foInia real estate advertisements are almost
irresistible to us Minnesota Eskimos.
Another weather record broken in North
ern Minnesota! Rain in February.
The Bucks. Hups, Chalmers and Stude
bakers. also Fords are alternating for the
present
VIM. Cook has completed his contract for
harvesting ice for the Chippewa trading Co.
Over ten thousand dollars worth of pro
perty has been sold to Red Lake Indians I'M
der the reimbursable agreement plan to
date
VIM. t. Thomas returned to the agency
last Thursday from a visit to Moose Lake,
Mimi
Mumps, severe colds, grippe etc, are very
much in evidence of late and no one is better
able to testify to this fact than DIR. CuD,
who has been kept busy answering sick calls
from all points Of the compass.
A number Of prospective bidders on the
new hospital for Red Lake have been recent
visitors at the Agency.
Andrnw Loud five years Of age and son
Of Edith Loud. died on February 9TH.
Contracts for the delivery Of cord wood
ut the school have been completed since the
1st inst bv Ben Hobson. John English.
Amos Nelson Nah-zhe-kav-wega h-bow, Joe
Mason and Wm. .Jourdain
Mrs los c. Omen and Mrs. Frank Brun,
of the Farm Station we're business callers
at the Agency Office last week
LOuis G. Smith and wife transacted bust
ness with the agency last Saturday and
Monday.
Thos. J. Mason and Mrs. Fannie Stately
of Reilbv were callers at the agency on Feb
ruary Sth, when they made final settlement
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-02-15

The city hall and jail at Detroit, Mime
sota were burned some time ago, and on
January fourth the city council held a meet
ing for the purpose of considering whether
or not to build a new city jail. The city
marshal was present and hearing certain ex-
pressions from members of the council spoke
up and said that he did not think it made
any difference whether Detroit had jail
or not us he had not made an arrest since the
saloons went out
The saloons of Detroit were closed OF
November 3Oth in accordance with the pro
visions Of the Chippewa Indian Treaty OF
1856
The International Fall, Minnesota, Press
says 1t is only month since the Bemidjl
saloons were closed, yet several reports have
have already come from merchants there to
the effect that they are well pleased with the
results such as the settlement of old &C
counts of their customres, very much lar
ger business and also the fact that purchases
are being paid for by check, which indicates
that people are getting bank accounts who
probably never enjoyed that luxury before.
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-02-15

much milder temperature than we are hav-
ing at Red Lake.
Chief cen je gwon abe came in to the
Agency on the 18th from his home down the
river from the Outlet, ''rations' being the
drawing card
In letter received from A. A. Breuninger
from Shawano, Wis, he states that he is
doing fine so far and that he may. have
charge of a $4,000 theater which is being
erected there.
According to the Onigum Exponent
Samuel Hart has resigned his position OF
school night Waterman at Leech Lake.
John Andrew Barrett, 3 year old son of
Mr. and Mrs Adolph Barrett, died at the
home of his parents on Clearwater River
on February 18th.
DR. Damsel Field Dentist, who finished
dental work at our schools just before the
Holidays, is now at Leech Lake School and
will 90 down to White Earth soon.
Frank Carl arrived at the Agency today
from Clearwater River and reports some
very deep snow drifts encountered between
Clearwater and Little Rock 1t required
from a. NJ. to 2 p NJ to drive the 10
miles
A Ditiful instance Of the Obstinance OF
some of the older generation of Indians in
the matter of refusing to send their children
away to the nOnreservatiOn Government
schools has come to light recently. In the
case we have in mind, widowed mother of
two children of about II and Is years OF
age was so opposed to her childrens enroll
ment at nonreservation school that she
absolutely refused to give her consent to
their going away. The older child, being Is
years old, signed an application for such en-
rollment himself and enrolled in one Of the
Continued Page Four.l
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-02-15
NUMBER II
WARMING.

The introduction Of Intoxicating liquors
into this reservation or it's sale to nom
citizen Indians is forbidden by law under
penalty of Imprisonment for not less
than sixty days.
See Act of January 30 1897 GO State
L. 506)