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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
Domestic.

In a fight at Buena Vista, Texas, be
tween United States cavalrymen un
der Lieut.. Leonard F. Matlock and
Mexican cattle thieves, one soldier
was killed and another wounded. The
foreman of an American ranch, acting
as scout for the soldiers. was killed
Machine guns were used by the cav.
airy to drive the Mexicans from the
houses Of Buena Vista in which they
had taken refuge. The bandits mum.
bered 200, of whom 35 were killed and
many wounded.
The last of the escaped men from
Fort Mcpherson, Ca, has been cap
tured. He was Carl Sabel, and he
was apprehended in New York City.
The latest issue of treasury certifi-
Gates Of indebtedness, due next June
25, and receivable in payment OF in
come and excess profit taxes, was
closed when the issue had reached
about $500, 900, 900, which is more than
any previous issue.
A ten.inch bomb with an unlighted
fuse was found on the window ledge
at the Detroit police station.
Branded on her breast and back,
apparently with acid, and dazed as II
from drugs, Mrs. Ida Browning, "a,
Of Somonauk, ILL.,, was found semi
conscious in the Union station at Chi
cago at night.
A verdict has been reached in the
courtmartial Of the sixty-three negroes
Of the twenty-fourth infantry, charged
with murder, mutiny and rioting, as a
result Of the uprising at Houston, Au-
gust 2s last. The verdict will Be re-
viewed before being made public. IL is
announced.
Neither the hish cost Of turkey nor
the food conservation campaign had
any visible effect upon the observance
OF Thanksgiving Day In New York,
Congressman Adamson has recalled
his resignation until his successor ID
elected. Adamson represents the
fourth Georgia district.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07

Twelve indictments charging murder
In the first degree were returned by
the grand jury in New York a. the re-
suit Of confessions of Ralph Daniello
relative to the existence OF social
cd murder syndicate" controlling
gambling and graft In the Italian colo
MES Of Greater New York.
A bureau Of complaints where re.
ports Of overcharging by food retailers
can be made by the public, will be es.
tablished In New York City
A circle OF. anarchists have been en-
gagged in sending out fake reports in
the United States anent the food sup
ply. The effort was directed to I'M
dermhing the work of the food adj
The circle is being
broken up.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
More Hoo Cholera Work In State.

Because the campaign for cleaning
I'M hog cholera in the section around
Elizabeth City has shown what may
he done along this line. the National
Department of Agriculture co-operat-
ing with the State Department has de-
termined to greatly extend this work,
and has placed two additional hog
cholera experts in the state to td Or
r. D. owen in Graduating this dis
ease.
The first campaign OF education and
demonstration in the methods OF hog
cholera control was begun In l9l4'
when Doctor Owen was assigned TO
this state with headquarters at Raj
e,eh Later the work was intensified
by taking only small territory around
Elizabeth City. much OF which Is In
free range territory, to see II 1t would
be possible to eradicate the diease IN
this territory. The results OF this test
proyed very successful and now two
men will be located in the eastern
section of the state with headquarters
at Elizabeth City and Wilmington,
while Doctor Owen will be available
TO citizens over the entire state.
The work as.outlined will be divided
into two phases The first Will be
educational and demonstrations In
which the county agents Of the Agri-
cultural Extension Service will be
used to aid in awakening swine grow
ers to the danger Of the hog cholera
disease The second will be in the ma
ture of sanitary control work in which
the cooperation will be with the State
Veterinarian OF the Agricultural De-
partment. Director B. W. Kilgore, of
the Agricultural Extension Service,
will cooperate with Doctor Owen In
the educational side of his work; and
Doctor o. H. Graham, State Veterin-
arian. will cooperate In the sanitary
control work.
Under the program Of education and
demonstration, meetings will be held
throughout the State, demonstrations
in the methods Of immunization of
swine through the administration OF
anti.hog cholera serum win be given,
swine growers will be taught the eco.
nomic value OF the anti-hog cholera
serum and county agents will be as
sisted in controlling epidemics OF hog
cholera whenever there is great need.
Meetings will also be arranged by the
county agents when there seems to be
need Of such educational movement.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
MRS. De SAULLES ACQUITTED
OF MURDER CHARGE BY JURY
Required Less THAN To Hours-Gets
Custody Of Son.

Mineola, n VT required but one
hour and forty.three minutes for a
Jury in supreme court here to reach
q verdict of not guilty in the trial OF
Mrs. Blanca de Saulles for the murder
of her divorced husband, John L. De-
Saulles, former Yale football star and
clubman, at his home near Wsstbury.
Long Island, she night Of August 3.
In the verdict NJ reference what
ever was made to insanity. II was a
plea OF temporary loss OF accountable
ity which formed the basis Of the
defendants case. Mrs. de Saulles, who
had maintained an air Of extreme self
possession throughout the two weeks
Of the trial. received the verdict smil-
ingly. She shook han.s with each
OF the jurors as they left the box and
to each gave nod Of appreciation.
As Mrs. de Saulles left the court
room. newspaper photographer
touched of fashlight. The shock
OF the explosion coupled, with the
young woman's heightened nervous ten
sion, caused her to stagger, but she
was prevented from falling by DR.. j.
Sherman Wight, her physician. She
was taken into nearby room. where
she soon recovered.
Mrs. de Saulles' acquittal automati-
cally establishes her as the only legal
custodian of her son, John L. dc
Saulles, Jr., according to her attorneys.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
HEAVY ATTACKS BY
GERMANS IN WEST
BRITISH EVERYWHERE ARE RE-
PORTED TO BE HOLDING LINE
FIRMLY.
GREAT FORCES OF INFANTRY
Germans Use Masses Of Artillery
About Twenty Dvisions.--General
Byng's Forces Make Gains In Sew.
eral Places.

Extremely hard fighting, with thu
Germans using great forces OF infant
ry In mass formation, Is taking place
along the southwestern and south.
eastern sections OF the Cambria ga.
lient.
In the region of Councillor, La Vac
querie and southwark TO Vendhuile
and northward toward Masnieres, bat
ties waged with great ferceness
throughout Monday, but with the Ger
mans nowhere successful in breaking
the British front. At La Vacquerie
they again succeeded In penetrating
the village from which they were ejec.
ed previously. but' a strong counter
attack again turned the scales in favor
OF General Byng's forces, who threw
out the enemy, innicting heavy casual.
ties on him.
AS in their previous attacks, the
Germans used great masses Of artll-
lery but the British forces every.
where met their onslaughts stoically
and at last accounts were firmly hold.
ing their line at all points
Although the Germans in their Of
fensive have been using men reckoned
at 20 divisions, the British have been
able at several points to regain some
of the ground they lost In the initial
attack which was delivered with u
suddenness similar to that Of Byng's
big drive toward CambraR Sunday
night they had gained the eastern
edge OF the village Of Villers-Guislain
and driven out the Germans from La
vacquerie. They held this latter po-
sition until Monday morning. when
they were compelled again to cede it
TO the enemy, only to take It again
later in the day. Southwest OF Bour.
Ion village, at the west OF Cambria,
the British also have recovered lost
terrain.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
THIRTEEN BILLION DOLLARS
is ASKED OF CONGRESS
Greatest Budget in Nations History
For Prosecution Of War.

Greatest Budget in Nations History
For Prosecution Of War.
Washington. - Estimates OF more
than s13.500.OOO O00-the greatest in
the nations history--for the conduct
Of the government and prosecution OF
the war during the fiscal year 1915
were submitted to Congress by the
treasury department,
In round figures more than $1,000,
100000 is for the war alone. Only part
will be realized from taxation; the
remainder will come from liberty
bonds.
Deducting an item of $153,0o0.0 900,
intended as an annual appropriation
toward a sinking fund for the dis
charge OF the old public debt, and
some s330,0O0,000 which will be turn.
ed back to the treasury from postal
revenues, the estimated sum for which
Congress actually is expected to ap.
propriate is sl3,O1S,725, 595. No pre-.
vious estimate ever has exceeded two
billion.
Here follows a general statement OF
the estimates by general headings:
Legislative, $S.026,325.
Executive. $65. 1923, 1863.
Judicial, 1896, 100.
Agriculture, s26,45S,551.
Foreign intercourse, s6,535,072.
Military (army). $6,615, 9S6,554.
Navy, s1.O14,077,503.
Indian, s12,255,210.
Pensions. s157,O60,000.
Panama canal, s23,171.6
Public works practically all FORTH.
gations). s3.5O4. 91S,O55.
Postal service, s331,S1S345.
Miscellaneous, s1,O26, 20S.317.
Permanent annual appropriations,
Sill, 166.S25.
Total (cents omitted here and
above), 13.5O4,357,940.
Deduct sinking fund and postal re-
turn, $4S5, 632,345.
Total. s13,O1S,725.595.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
SECOND SESSION
CONGRESS BEGINS
eIo WAR SESSION IS EXPECTED
sy ALI. CONGRESSMAN TO BE
LENGTHY ONE.
BIG CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
Appropriation Estimates Are Reee'v'
sd.-Members Say American People
Everywhere Favor Vigorous Prose-
cution Of the War.

Washington--Co reassembled
Monday for its second war session.
Most OF the senate and house mem.
bers had arrived and arrangements
we're complete for the first meeting or
what promises to be another epochai
session. Increased determination OF
the American people for vigorous pros
ecution OF the war was the message
universally brought by the returning
members.
Brief and routine opening session
we're held by both senate and house.
Immediately after converting ana ap-
pointing committees formally to notify
President Wilson and each other that
thea second session Of the sixty'ffth
congress in In readiness, adjournment
was taken out Of respect to members
who died during the recess, Senator
Husting of Wisconsin, who was acct
dentally shot, and Representative
Martin, OF Illinois.
Another feature OF the opening day
was receipt OF appropriation estimates.
aggregating many billions OF dollars.
for war and general governmental
purposes for the next fiscal year.
Before the holiday recess, which
Speaker Clark and others favor aban-
doning. disposition fthe national pro-
hibltion question is to be pressed.
Revenue legislation will not be taxi
en- up Immediately, but deficiency
appropriation bill before the HOLIDAYS
to care for unexpected war expendi-
lures is probable The senate demo-
Gratis steering committee and house
ways and committee may meet this
week to discuss tentative legislative
programs. but no party caucuses or
conferences for that purpose are plan
ned
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
Do Spring Flowing Early y Advice.

One important piece OF the spring
work which can often be gotten out OF
the way In the fall and early winter to
good advantage is a part at least OF
the blowing. Officials OF the Agricul-
utral College give the following argu-
ments In its favor:
|. There is more time In fall than
spring and every day saved can be
used for preparing and planting when
the spring rush comes.
2. Hired help can be kept employed
at this and other winter work instead
OF being turned off and lost.
g. Teams are harder and in better
working condition in fall, and this
weather is cooler for the heavy work.
4. Land is generally In good condi
ton to turn in fall, which may be too
wet early or too dry later II left until
spring
8. Stiff. "bakey" soils may be
crumbled and improved in condition
and come plant-food freed by exposure
to freezing and thawing.
g. Tough sods will rot more quickly
II fall plowed, and can be disked up
into better seedbed with less labor.
7. Fall plowed land. left rough, will
absorb more water and melting snow.
s. Wire worms, white grubs and
other insect pests, as well as shallow.
rooted weeds. such as garlic and
weedy grasses. are injured and often
killed by turning up and freezing.
Light soils subject to washing
should not be plowed in the fall. There
is little danger OF difficulty in work.
ing fall plowed land up loose and mel.
low II disk harrow is used when
moisture conditions are right.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
Mob esrns Negro at stake.

Nashville, Tenn.--A dispatch fror,
Dyersburg. Tenn, says that Lyon
Scott. a negro who is alleged to have
criminally assaulted white woman
In Dyer county, November %, was
burned at stake on the public square
there shortly after noon. The negro
was arrested in Jackson, Tenn, late
Saturday and was being brought to
Dyersburg in an automobile by the
sheriff and his deputies when mob
met the officers and relieved them Of
their prisoner and proceeded to Dyers-
burg.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
RELEASED BALLOONS ARE
BROUGHT DOWN IN SAFETY

Kansas City, Mo.-Two United
States army observation balloons, un-
leashed by accident and shot unguided
into the air, have been brought to the
ground. One, huge bag of the new
French type. escaped from students
at Fort Omaha. Neb, and trailing 5000
feet OF steel lettering cable. Travelled
spectacular course through Nebras-
ka, Kansas. Oklahoma and thence
back into Nebraska. where 1t was cap
tured.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07

Officers of the assembly and local
committeeman express themselves as
the convention. and with the co-opera'
ton of the citizens and organizations
OF Charlotte toward that end. Re-
firing president, A. T. Allen, Superin.
tendent H. P. Harding and others
especially commend the hotels for
their courtesy to visitors, for their
able handling of the large number Of
transients at time when all the
hotels have been crowded, and de-
clare that the service has been su.
perior on this occasion to that OF
any previous convention. To those
citizens who opened their homes for
the entertainment OF guests. public
thanks are also given. So we'll had
the committee on accommodation done
its work. that there were at least
100 reservations In local homes not
assigned to teachers. although dele.
gates were here numbering 1000 and
perhaps more.
The annual business meeting OF the
assembly was conducted at the First
Baptist church at IL o'clock Friday.
A. T. Allen, of Salisbury, the eff.
cient president for the term 1857,
presided. Following are the Off
GERS elected for the year 1918:
President, N. w. Walker, Of Chapel
Hill; vice-president. S. B. Underwood
OF Greenville; secretary, e. E. Sans
of Raleigh. Members appointed to
fill vacancies on the executive com.
mittee are, Superintendent A. s.
Webb. Miss Mary Arlington and Supt
R. H. Latham.
Especial stress was placed by the
convention on the need for increased
school funds throughout the state.
An immediate campaign in the In.
terest OF school funds, raising teach.
ers' salaries. and erecting flre-proof
buildings. will be substituted at once,
and in every possible way pressurs
will be brought to bear upon the state
legislature toward that end. The cam.
paign will include personal contact
with state officials, educating the pub
lie to the needs, and stimulating In.
terest through every possible medium.
The concluding and browning fea.
ture OF the three days session Of the
North Carolina Teachers assembly
was the mastery address Friday
evening at the First Baptist church by
Governor Thomas w. Beckett. It was
termed patriotic night" and the ad-
dress of the governor. as was that Of
DR.. Edward X. Graham, president Of
the University of North Carolina, was
an eloquent and convincing appeal for
some form of patriotic service and
thorough Justification Of this coun-
try's entry into the present world war.
Governor Beckett, who is always an
interesting and able speaker, surpass-
ed himself on this occasion. When
his audience was not choking back the
tears Of tender sympathy excited by
some pathetic story or word picture,
they were laughing at the speakers
sharp witticisms, or listening with
amasement to his scathing denuncia.
ton Of the Stacker and shirker in to-
days conflict. The governor did not
mince terms when he spoke OF the
failure Of any man or woman In this
country to accept the war as just, or
who are in the slightest degree remiss
In their demonstration Of patriotism
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
Peterson Case Continued.

Maj. George L. Peterson. under in.
dictment on the charge Of $1,000 short
age in accounts as property and dis.
bursting officer Of the North Carolina
national guard, procured the continu.
ance Of his case In Wake county su.
perior court this afternoon, renewed
his $4,000 bond and returned to Camp
Sewer. where he Is on the quartermas-
ter's STAFF o. the Thirtieth division.
The grand jury made the formal re
turn Of true bin, but the trial Of the
case d uncertain.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
NO DIRECT DENIAL OF
FUEL OR TRANSPORTATION

Washington. Curtailment Of non.
essential industries to save fuel and
transportation will be accomplished
for the present, at least, almost wholly
by indirection. This was made clear
in official quarters, where It was in
dicated there probably will be no a.
rect denial of either fuel or transpor-
tation to any industries. The best plan
It has been decided. is to begin at the
top of the list and assure coal and rail
movement to the essentials.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
War Mission About to sail.

Parts. MEMBERS Of the Ameri-
can war mission began winding up
their aaffaris preparatory to leaving
for America. They were busy compil-
ing reports and clearing up minor de-
tails in conference with their French
and British associates.
1t Is officially announced that no
plenary meeting Of the conference
win be held, and that the Americans
will take no further part in the meet
iifgs Of the supreme war council un,
III the mission has r tsraod homo and
made It's report.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
BEGIN cURTAIlMENT OF
NoN.ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIES

washington.-The governments first
move toward curtailing non.essential
industries during the war was made
when the fuel administration sent 10
coal producers preferred list OF con-
sumers to serve when filing orders.
The list establishes preferential ship
ment for government orders. railway
fuel. household requirements, public
utilities. steel plants, coke ovens and
munitions plants.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
WILL ENTER RACE FOR
SENATOR HARDWlck'S SEAT.

Atlanta. Ga.-Chairman William ].
Harris, OF the federal trade commits
sion, will resign at an early date for
the purpose Of opposing Senator
Hardwick, OF Georgia for reelection,
according to a statement made public
here by Mr. Harris.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
WALKER PRESIDENT.
Of STATE TEACHERS
SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION At
CHARLOTTE ENDS WITH
PATRIOTIC RALLY.
ADDRESS BY GOV. BECKETT
Appeal Is Made for Higher Salaries
for Teachers and Fireproof
Buildings for Pupils.

Charlottesville thirty.fourth annual
convention Of the North Carolina
Teachers assembly, after thre days
session In this city. was concluded
with a mammonth patriotic celebra.
ton at the city auditorium, when
Honorable Thomas w. Beckett gov.
ernor. was the principal speaker.
Fully 1000 delegates from over the
state, and a number Of notable edu.
Gators from out of the state, have
been in attendance.
ELECTED PRESIDENT OF NORTH
CAROLINA TEACHERS ASSEMBLY
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
Organize Peanut Growers.

Mr.. W. R. Camp has returned to his
office from trip made to a meeting
OF the peanut growers of North Caro-
lima and Virginia at Suffolk, where in
cooperation with the marketing off.
cials OF the State OF Virginia, he took
steps to form the Virginia. Carolina
Peanut Growers Association for the
purpose of securing for the growers
just and equitable prices for their
product.
Mr.. C. w. Mitchell OF Aulander. a
member OF the State Board of Agricul-
ture, was elected president of the as,
ISOLATION; Mr.. Frank Shields OF Scot.
land Neck, vice-president; and Mr.,
George NJ. Inman, of Waveriy, Va,
secretary. treasurer. The directors OF
the organization are A. #. Mathew.
Waverly Va, ]. L. Wynne, Everetts,
N. G.; ]. 7. Robertson, Wakefield, Va, /;
s. B. Winburn. Como, N, c.; e W.
Crichton, Capron, Va; E. N. Elliott,
| iyucl, W. "
In general, the objects Of the asso
citation are to promote the mutual In
terests Of growers In producing. hand.
ling and marketing of the peanut crop.
Any peanut grower in the State may
become a member upon payment OF
the dues OF one dollar per year.
1T is o.. interest to know" says Mr..
Camp. that not more than so per cent
OF crop will be made in North Caro-.
lima and Virginia, according to reports
made at the meeting by visiting dele.
gates from peanut counties. Earlier in
the season. It was thought that two
thirds Of crop would be made but
later reports have shown this to be an
over estimate.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
Mexican Outlaws Fire on Americans.
Indio. Texas Mexican outlaws

Indio. Texas MEXICAN outlaws
opened FIRE on one Of the American
cavalry patrols five miles from here
wounding Private Keist in the leg
The American troops stationed here
Immediately crossed the river into
Mexico, opened fire on the little set
Element Of shacks and killed twelve
OF the bandits, including Felipe Ro
nero and Rafael venasledo.
The shacks where the outlaws
sought shelter were burned after tha
occupants had been driven out.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
Two New Charters Granted.

II. w. F. Co.. Of Ellerbe, to conduct
general mercantile establishment with
10000 authorized capital and $4,000
subscribed. The incorporators are J.
J. Henderson, ]. w. Webb, and W. M.
Henderson, all Of Ellerbe.
The Rowan Supply Company OF Bur
gaw, with $4,000 authorized capital
and $500 subscribed The incorpora.
tors are q. r. Nixon, W. Fl. White
and r. r. Fleming, all Of Burgaw
The Food Administration Is protect
ing the patriot against the Stacker In
business.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07

About one hundred thousand manu-.
factuvers, wholesalers and other dis
tributors Of staple goods are now un.
der the licensing provisions Of the
Food Control Act.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-12-06

OF his bid and any bidder whose bid shall
be accepted shall be liable to said School
Poard for all damages on account Of the non
performance Of the terms Of his bid, and the
check so given shall be forfeited to the said
Ronrd as lqudated damages for said non
performance Of the terms Of said bid The
sad Board reserves the right to prescribe the
fcim and denomination OF the bonds to be SO
Issued. whether with or without interest
coupons as may be deemed expedient, though
the Board shall be pleased to confer with
such bidders upon said subject
The Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids for said bonds II the Board deems
II TO the interest OF the saidSpecial Tar School
District Number l to do So
Done and ordered by the Board Of Public
Instruction Of Polk County, Florida, at an
dtourned meeting Of said Board, on this the
III day Of November, A. D. 1917.
tSigned) j. W. KEEN
Chairman Board OF Public Instruction.
Polk County, Florida
SRned) VI CLIFTON
secretary Board OF Public Instruction,
oso' Polk County, Florida