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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11

VIC arc pupiioIiiliS III tiiio ioou
a signed statement of Rev. C. H
Trueblood, relative to the articles
in last weeks HERALD regard
ing the Ham squabble. Mr.
Trueblood criticises slightly thu
wording of these articles in sew
eral places.
The HERALD wishes to com
mend Mr.. Trueblood for the re-
straint which he shows through
out his communication and in re.
plying will try to follow this
commendable example.
The HERALD tries at all times
to be perfectly fair in it's news
articles-or rather it tries to ap-
proximate absolute fairness as
an ideal condition. We are glad
that Mr.. Trueblood has been able
to find no more serious faults in
our articles in re the Ham mat
ter than he notes.
The use of the word "exoner-
ated" as descriptive of the action
of the mass meeting and the
Board of Commissioners in regard
to Officer Baird, we hold was
justified, for the mass meeting
adjourned in a body without
passing a vote of censure or TAX
ing any action whatever against
Mr.. Baird.
Mr.. Trueblood objects to our
statement that none of serious
charges were proven. The &C.
curacy of this statement is a
matter of viewpoint in regard to
what constitutes serious charge.
1t is incontravertible, and we
challenge the denial of this state
ment from any person, that no
charges were proven against
Chief Baird which could by any
manner of means be construed
IS being, even in a technical
sense, a violation of law. An
)ffense that is not a violation of
aw could hardly, according to
,ur view, be made the basis of
serious" charge.
Mr.. Trueblood says that Mr..
lam nor none of his friends have
yer charged Mr.. Baird with be-
ng a gambler or running blind
iger." Evasive phraseology in
eed. Mr.. Ham and, according
0 Mr.. Ham, hundreds" of his
riends, did charge Mr.. Baird
nth being cognizant of and in
with the operations of
amblers and blind-tigers. Z" He
vould be a purist indeed who
,ould draw the line between the
wo statements, but as a matter
record let us state that the
tatement denied by Mr.. True
lood has never been printed in
he HERALD so why should de- ,
ial have been made? !,
The Chase kilograms are being
lbllShed this week and II their
mission has left false impress
on, we hope it is now correct ,
!. !
The rest of the statements .
ade by Mr.. Trueblood are criti- :
SINS not Of the HERALD but of .
e Board of Commissioners, the
lends of Mr.. Baird, and the !
emies of Mr.. Ham, and as the !
ERALD holds no brief for any :
these parties, it will not dis I
IS these statements.
In conclusion, we will restate /,
| policy Of holding the columns b
the HERALD open for the pub
discussion of any questions of
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11
All communications should be
addressed to the Herald Publishing Co.
Persons wishing return of mss,
must in oil cases enclose stamps.

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-
cspt where customer has regular ac-
count. No insertions made for less
than Is cents.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11

Who can blame Emporia's cold
feet after Joe Bailey had sat in
the grandstand and actually wit
messed what The TEAM did to
Petersburg.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11

Mr.. Kitchin, and the greater
portion of the people are with
him, is firmly convinced of the
old adage that "a fair exchange
is no robbery"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11

The German armies seem to be
losing their pep" and the day
of the avenging of the destruc-
ton of Belgium is drawing on
space.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11

How about the better acquaint-
ance day that was talked of for
this community?
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11
PARALYSIS

After staying in the Hospital six
weeks and trying several doctors, in
Guiding two Specialists, found no relic
andat the suggestion of a friend | began
trying the Genuine Indian Blood Puri-
fer. Before using this medicine could
scarcely go, now | can walk anywhere
without my crutches and the work
that | do requires me to be in stand
ing position ten hours each day. This
is what the Genuine Indian Blood Puri-
fer did for me. | gladly recommend
it to anyone suffering with similar
Affections.
Ralph HATCH,
Newport News, Va,
care of Navy Yards.
For sale here by Hancock House Co.
and Rosemary Supply Company.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11
Friday, Aug. IL, 1916

Yes, it's hot enough for US.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11

What has become of the old
fashioned Mexican crisis?
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11

"$235,59l.350I a lot Of money"
Is that the national debit"
mo. but il is debt that this country
paid last year"
What for1"
Fires. In proportion to population we
have hive times as many fires as
Europe"
How can the FIRE insurance companie.
stand such FIRE losses ,"
Only ably managed companies with
immense resources can"
Wonder what company I'm in"
Don't you knowp"
Haven't the slightest idea"
Better find out And look up The record
Of the Hartford Fire Insurance
Company-every honest loss paid
promptly for overl 05 year,. That's |
my company"
Thanks for the tip. tn see The Han.
ford agent"
The Hartford
FlrelnSllrallCe
Company /
Write or Telephone
:. A. WYCHE., Agent
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11

Reply to above.
A. L. Clark,
Roanoke Rapids, N. C.
Replying to your wires will
state that Rev. ]. w. Ham re-
Gently held two weeks tent
meeting at Broadway near here.
Last evening there accused from
pulpit citizens and reputable liv-
cry stables and restaurants of
Sanford of running blind tig-
ers." Calling names. On re-
quest of Chief of Police of San
ford promised Chief of Police of
Sanford to come to Sanford next
day and furnish evidence but in
stead departed next day at six
thirty.
E. D. L. Howard,
Mayor ST Sanford.
Early in Rev. Hams stay here
he stated my life is an open
book any one can read it." We
took him at his word, we have
no apology to make for sending
these kilograms.
! have been asked in times past
to report on the characters of
men in this town, if however |
am asked to report on Rev. ]. w. |
Ham / will take pleasure in re-
ferring the reply to some of his
who think far more of |
lin than | do.
Very truly yours,
J. T.. Chase.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11

Entered as Second Glass Matter April
3, 1914, at the Post Office at Roanoke
Rapids, North Carolina, under Act OF
March s, 1879.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11

Mayor,
Sanford, N. C.
Will you please wire me at my
expense any information you
have concerning the character
and conduct of one Rev. John
w. Ham.
A. L. Clark, Secy. Town of
Roanoke Rapids, N. C.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11
Editorial Correspondence
August 9Th, 1916.
Editor Roanoke Rapids Herald,

August 9Th, 1916.
Editor Roanoke Rapids Herald,
Roanoke Rapids, N. G.
Dear Sir
Your issue of August 4th, 1916,
contained one statement that no
doubt is being misunderstood,
The mass meeting did not exon
crate Officer Baird, except by a
general exodus from the hall
when the motion to adjourn was
made by Hon. W. L. Long.
The Chase" kilograms, have
been read from the pulpit, and
posted in Hancock House Co.'S.
window, butfor fear that all have
not read them or heard them
read, please publish in your pa
per the following:
Aug. LIST, 1916.
Chief of Police,
Elizabeth City, N. C.
Please wire, my expense, his
tory of John W. Hams meeting
in your city. Certain events of
interest. have been reported to
US concerning his stay in your
city. Amy information you give
will be treated as confidential if
you so request.
Board of Town Commissioners,
j. T. Chase,
Chairman.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-08-11

Reply to above.
j. T. Chase,
Roanoke Rapids, N. C.
Ham held meeting here 3 or A
weeks, one among if not the
greatest meetings ever held in
this town. He has 1000 of friends
here, nothing whatever against
him. He is a consecrated Chris
tan gentleman. (Signed
]. B. Thomas,
Chief of Police.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-26
veILANr IN BEHALF OF PURE FOOD
tion begins.

The government is constantly the job in the of food The activities in this direction the Bureau of Chemistry are legion.
 Studies being made in the drying of potatoes in the pening of in the huckng of oysters and in the packing and refrgeratng of fish, with view to the introduction of the sanitary healthfu methods.
 Investigations underway determine the best way of feeding poultry after receipt by the packer for in crease in weight and quality. recently completed in vesgaton dealt with the breakage of eggs in transit and led definite recommendations-wh view to ducing estimated s5O,OOO,OOO in eggs desirable improvements in transportation storage and general handling of eggs
 What plants used for food contain poisons and under what conditions is that poison likely active and dangerous? What foods of the most nutritious and what foods used good nourish ing? What the precise food values of foods and drinks of all sorts? What srups the best and how may their quality be improved? All these and a multi tude of others questions upon which the scientists the Bureau of Chemistry working every day. Much of the settled fact regarding dietary matters. in daily by physicians is directly attributable the la bors of unknown Government experts in the Bureau Chemistry.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-26
THAT "UNFAIR" ARMoR PLANT.

i Whatever arguments may be properly made against the establishment of government armor plant, the charge that such competition with private plants would be unfair and confscatory is hardly of them Most of the pleas made against the seem to
 have been for the protection of the Bethlehem Steel Company It has been argued that the comnapys S7OOOO0O plant would have be shut down the government went into the armor business.
 If the Bethlehem Steel Company poor, strui-- gng corporation barely able to keep it's head above the water the puc might readily respond this appeal But happens that the company has made 112 per cent it's stock last year. and the market price of the stock has increased about 1900 per cent.
 If that s7,OOOOOO plant had be "scrapped, it might bring hardship spectators who have bought stock recently $500 s6OO But the original who have held onto their holdings would still be able profit about 70 per cent on their investment
 As matter of fact the plant going be scrap ped whether the government makes it's armor or not. If the orders off, such plants be diverted other useful profitable work compara lively small expense, and there will be plenty of time to make the adjustment before the government compet tion begins.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-26
1N0oWING DIETETIcs.

uealthy left s7O0.OOO the University of lio- chester to endow department of detetcs. He had suffered of his life from dyspepsia and bequeathed his fortune to the cure of other sufferers.
 Eating is of the things which most Americans do sensclessy The family which has it's food planned o health and efficiency instead of simply please the palate is a
 Jim Jones won't eat grapefruit for breakfast any He says he cant digest the acids and starches a. the time. I say eat what you like when you it. I'd die before I'd be food crank like Jm," is q characteristic utterance. And yet Jim may have emi- mated the suffering of years by the simple device of ing his fruit between meals instead of with them, thus separating the acids and sarches without losing the efts of either. And the who wouldn't be fooi crank" is probably dosing himself with all sorts and taking all of expensive trips and ments to what he calls his rheumatism" which could be entirely thrown off and kept off by a little in telligent "crankiness."
 It is probable that the University of Rochester will not, with its $7OO,OOO, be able to find panace; for all forms of dyspepsia But if succeeds in caln attention to the advisabity of keeping break ing the laws of nourishment by which bodies function it will have fulfilled the purpose its dietetc ment.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-26
HOLLAND GETTING MAD.
nent.

The logical result of the Won Trppitz submarine poi icy is in the present mood of Holland. The Dutc nation is much aroused the torpedoing her ships by U-boats, Americans over tn Lusitana outrage. The sympathies of the Dutch with the Germans at the beginning. The destruction their ships has driven them talk openly of Wit all due respect to the power of the United States be admitted that Holland warning with Germany hurt her far than we could.
 If Holland should really decide cast her lot wit the Allies Germany would be doomed. The Dutch coul hold the Germans and Belgian frontier until Englan' poured 100000 men itno the country then there woul be sharp powerful drive for the heart of German, At the very least Germany would have to withdraw Belgium and shorten her lines Al the worst they woul be driven back into the Rhine ani sue for peace
 That is what Germany has risked by her policy of assassination of sea- which has receive powerful support in the Reichsag even in the face this Derilous resentment
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-26
Sunday Morning, March 26, 1916.
BOOMERS AND sELF-REsPEcT.

The Chicago Tribune quotes in its humor column this advertisement from Tennessee paper:
 Wanted to Rent-By quiet unobtrusiye couple, pie beians three connecting rooms (preferaby downstars furnished housekeeping except bedding and lnen pri yate or convenient bath; owl line; Dan works at night Not ambitious socially; interested taking roomers, prominent relatives illus trious ancestors neighbors' affairs State price.
 The curious thing about the situation is not that these would be uninteresed in hearing traneous the family history of their pros pective andades but that there should be left in the country enough of this type justify the word ing ad Most of have felt that the time when felt it necessary to apologize explain for enter ing any gainful occupation had gone by.
 the parasite who felt loss of caste
 when she ceased to be supported by male living dead And the parasite woman is rapidly disappearing from the land Her placeis fast being taken by the man who feels distinct pride in her ability to make living would regard any dependence upon wealthy distinguished relatives, whether social financial, as a subtraction her competence. Her self spect is for her working power. and her social power of making friends with the people she wants know and cares to hold in friendly relations.
 The old ideas finger longest of course. in the class Of women who take roomers That class is recruited chiefly women .who have specialized training this line, however the old giving place the new. The modern woman who rooms keeps boders goes at the work in busnesske way patronage depends upon the charm of cleanly and pleasant rooms simple and excellent rather than the illustrious quality of her forebears.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-26
ARE WE oEcADENT?

According to Prof Dudley A. Sargent, Harvard gym nasium director Americans, viewed military terial, are hopeless.
 "Our forefathers" he says, were pioneers men of hardihood and ndomitable will, used to a wholesome mingling of mental moral and physical hardships and trials Since then the paths have grown easier, and weaker stock has followed the trails blazed by the strong"
 He finds us lacking in Hove of country manly vigor the spirit of cooperation We have yielded supinely to the devitazing and overspeciazing tendencies of modern working and living conditions Our moral lacks the stimulus derived from the practice of manly sportsthe only real and superior substitute for the stimulus of The public schools have failed in their duty and colleges ignore the necessity for adequate compulsory physical education"
 In view of all these amentable facts we can't help wondering how it happens that every time have against the worlds best athletes in the Olympic Games we have wiped the earth with them We wen der especially because while made incompara- by the best athletic showing any great nation, Ger many. the supreme military power, has been petty and humiliated figure in every contest
 We can't find much convincing proof of physical deter ioration. And when it to moral courage which the professor thinks decadent thoughts it some how, to the situation in Mexico Those Mexicans who attacked Columbus of active life living much in the open like pioneer ancestors and habit uaed to hardship and peril And handful of American under dsadvantageous conditions put 1000 of them to flight, and when the invaders made stand the border S4 Americans fought off 800 of them Subsequent events showing the supremacy
 If the Boston professor really imagines that Amer of today good military material just let him keep his eye that expeditionary force
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-26
TRUE 40 LAWS.
Chemistry,

Kentucky has just passed pure ad law lt provides fine Imprisonment both for the dishonest advertiser Several passed similar laws year, and a few others had the mbefore that West Virginia, Idaho Ok lahoma, Montana Colorado, Missouri, Kansas and New York are among the recent acquisitions to the pure fra ternity. t l,.tit. tf'f ..t.t. '
 So far the laws have been enforced to any notice able extent, though really indicted in New York the other day. and there society of advertis which proposes keep the district attorney busy in tate state
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-26
Action for Dsht.

C. H. Gallagher has brought suit against the Butte & Arizona Mining company for debt in the sum Of s3,215 for services rendered at watch man on the property in the Huachu- cas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-07-28
little wa Tes OF the bay, rushing to fling
themselves at the feet of the goddess
became multitude, eager for attain.
ment, ready for sacrifice.
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A-AZAzA1 Y

1t was ten O'Clock on a morning in
early autumn when Gerry finally got
free of the freighter and took the ferry
for the other side of the river. He had
left all his baggage to be delivered at
the house later. The morning was
clear but sultry. In the city the apathy
of summer days had settled down.
People glanced at Gerry's heavy
tweeds and Anticipated hat bl they
did not smile, for Gerry himself las
such a sight as makes men forget
clothes. The tan Of his lean face, the
swing of his big, unpadded shoulders,
his clear eyes, carried the thoughts of
passers-by away from clothes and city
things. They seemed to catch breath
of spicy winds from the worn garments
that chung to the strangers virile body
and in his eyes they saw mirage OF
far-away places.
AS Gerry reached his own house
he was outwardly calm, even DELHI
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-07-28

crate, but inwardly he was fighting
down turmoil Of emotions. What was
he to find in Alix? Had he anything to
give in exchange? Had he too much?
He climbed the steps slowly. His
hand trembled as he reached out to
raise the heavy bronze knocker. Be
fore his fingers could seize it, the door
swung softly inward. Old John bowed
before him. For a moment Gerry
stood dazed. The naturalness of that
open door, of the old butler, of the cool
shadows in the old familiar hall, struck
straight at his heart with the shrewd
pOignancy of simple things. Old John
raised a smiling face to greet him but
down one wrinkled cheek crawled
surprised tear.
Gerry held out his hand. "How do
you do, John"
II am very we'll today, SIR" said
John. Mrs. Gerry is in the library.
She told me to telephone to the club
and if you were there to say she
wished to see you"
Gerry was puzzled. Why should Alix
think he would go to the club? He
handed the butler his old hat and
strobe to the library door. The door
was closed. Somebody said, Come
in." The words were so low he hardly
heard them. He opened the door,
stepped inside and closed it behind
him.
Alix, dressed in filmy blue and
white housegown, stood in the middle
of the room. With one hand appraised,
the other outstretched, she seemed to
be poised, equally ready for advance
or flight. Her eyes passed swiftly
over Gerry's face, swept searching
down to his feet and back again to his
face. For weeks she had been wonder
ing. Terrible things had come to her
mind. Alan and Gerry, with his heart
less note, had conspired to mystify, to
terrify her. All the joy she had looked
forward to in Gerry's homecoming
had turned into bitter pain. They
had not known on the hill how she was
suffering. Only Kemp had seemed to
understand little and had brought
his drop of comfort to her.
AS her eyes searched Gerry the sense
of impending calamity left her. He
was well, we'll as she had never seen
him before. Except for that he seemed
almost weird!y familiar, as though
only good nights sleep lay between
him and the morning Of three years
ago when he had bullied her until she
had fought back and overwhelmed
him.
A hundred little differences went to
make up this solitary change. The flush
of too many drinks had given way to a
deep healthy glow, the eyes were deep
and grave instead of deep and vacant,
the broad shoulders that had taken to
hanging were braced in unconscious
strength. Every line In the body that
she had seen start on the road to gross
ness had been fined down. The body
was no longer mere abode for lin
gering spirit. 1t had become a mocha
nism, tuned to expression In action. II
was not the body of time-server.
Alan's sole word of comfort came back
to her. 81 never thought the old Rock
would ever loom so big" What force
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-07-28


door. Then he drew from his pocket
an enormous key. With a rasp the
lock turned and the door opened, let
ting a bar Of light into a wide, cool
hall.
Gerry followed the Barbadian
through the hall to broad veranda at
the back of the house. A large living
room faced on to the veranda. The
Barbadian entered 1t, opened the
French door windows and, busting off
two lounge chairs, invited Gerry to sit
down.
Gerry looked around curiously. The
living room was comfortably fur.
nished. There were one or two excel.
lent rugs on the waxed floor: n great
couch, set into q bow-window; lace
curtains, creamy with age; a wonder.
fully carved escritoire in rosewood: q
sideboard, round table and chairs of
mahogany that was almost as dull
and black as ebony. Over all lay a
coat of dust.
The Barbadian walked to the round
table and with his finger wrote II the
dust then he sat down In a wore and