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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-13

allowed hour to address himself to the pending
legislation and all amendments.
It estimated that the senator, in debate.
talks about $50 words per minute. Some
may talk a trihe faster, bit slower, but $50
minute is a fair average. That means, under tho
rule each senator will be allowed time in which
deliver 9,0O0-word speech the pending question
Since the rule allows each senator caring
avail himself of 1t, and there ninety-six
1t would be easily possible to exhaust $4,000
had invoked. OF course, it is hardly probable
every member of the will accept the oppor
tunty, since application of the rule would that
two-thirds, xtyfour senators, anxious
debate, discussion would be reduced
a minimum of which the maximum would be 2SS, 600
words. assuming that the gagged" minority repre-
one-third the senate, each Of them used
his hour.
The possibilities of debate under the modified clo
rule when hours and compared to the
average daily of the senate abundanty refue
the suggestion that in fact gag rule If the
rule is invoked against third Of the senate opposed
70 given piece legislation, IT Is possible for each
of this third-thirtytwo senators-to speak Tor one
hour The average daily session of the senate continues
NOT over five hours the minority by exercising
its rights under the rule might delay legislation for
nearly seven days unless the majority held their feet
to the fire continuous session
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-13
Good Work for Georgia.

Whatever locations may be selected for the
Government armor plant and nitrate plant, Geor-
ga's efforts TO those industries will prove
abundantly worth while. The resources of Rome
and it's surrounding territory have been brought to
the entire nations notice through that city's Wig
orous and thoughtful campaign in the armor plant
contest. In the same way the resources of the
Chattahoochee river both for water power aud
navigation have been studied more closely and
heralded widely than ever before, through
the cooperative work of Atlanta and West Point
and other cities in behalf OF the ChattahoOchee
region as a location for the nitrate plant. Sim
liar results, it is a pleasure to note, have been
accomplished by Augusta in presenting the claims
OF the Savannah river. There is good reason to
hope that one or both of these great Government
industries will be established in Georgia. but how
ever that may be- it is certain that the Georgia
communities will profit richly by the self-knowl-
edge and the valuable publicity they have gained
The attention OF keen-eyed capital we'll as that
of the Government has been drawn to their re-
sources and their development by means
another is assured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-13
Editorial Echoes.

William J. Stone Of Missouri is disqualified for
the Craftsmanship of the senate committee on for
eign relations by his own admission. When he
instructed by that body report favorably the bill
empowering the President to arm merchantmen
he performed certain lip-service, but announcing
that he could not urge the passage of the measure
he intrusted its legislative fortunes the guidance
of Senator Hitchcock. This the moment when
Mr. Stone in honor and decency should have re-
signed his craftsmanship. He was not in sympathy
with the United States. He was in sympathy with
a nation denying the rights of the United States
Under DISCUSSES transparent any assumed by
the innumerable agents of the Kaisers propaganda
in this country, has been revealed time and again
as one who in the presence of Germany would
equvocate abate and even sacrifice American
rights-New York World.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-13
Georgia'S Food Crops.

1T is safe to say that no South Georgia
farm will be complete in 1917 without sweet
potato patch; and it is, perhaps, just-as safe
to say that on very few farms in this section
will the potato patch be missing. THE AL
bany Herald.
This is another pleasing reminder of the en-
thusiasm and thoroughness with which Georgia has
turned to the production of foodstuffs On most of
the farms in this State the last two years have
witnessed increasing diversity of crops Hun
dred of planters who staked everything on cot
ton have liberaized their interests until they
raise at home all the corn and meat and many of
the vegetables they need. Commonplace though it
appears this change is working a benefcent revo-
luton in Georgias economic affairs. 1t is develop
ing a system of agriculture that is scientific in it's
principles businesslike in its methods, set-sustan-
ing in it's results and independent in its character
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-13
OUIPS AND QUIDDITES

Mark Hamburg has many compliments paid to
him over his brilliant performances. but mono
nicer than that handed him by one Of the stage
hands who went to the after the first night.
and said: 'NIr. Hamburg. my wife has always been
considered pianist but she in the house
here night and-well, have decided to sell the
piano and buy gram 9phone"
The managers of a certain mission hall In a mining
district where great many soldiers quartered
entertainments for their The other weekend
hall:
"On Saturday evening potato pie supper will be
given to the soldiers district Subject for Sunday
evening, Night of Agony"
1udoa-You weren't satisfied to eat dinner at the
rainant.s restaurant without paying for it, but you
vent off with his forks and spoons besides.
Prisoner-l know, yer honor. But 1 took them from
honest motives I wanted pawn them to raise money
TO pay him for the dinner.
BENJAMIN Birdie famous jockey, taken
suddenly ILL., and the visit doc
in the town.
He'll put you right in jiffy' he said.
The same evening he found Benjamin lying curled
up in the stables. kicking his legs about in agony
Halo Benny! Haven't you been to the doctor?'
Yes"
We'll, didn't lie do you any good?'
didn't When 7 got his house there
A brass plate on his doOr-Dr Kurem. Ten TO one
I wasn't going to monkey with long shot like
that!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-13
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
LOCAL BOYS JOIN ARMY
Postmaster W. {. Bass at Rose
mary Will Serve as Recruiting
Agent Here

Three young men from this
community, James r. Fisher,
Little M. Harris and John w.
Moore have enlisted in the United
States Army for the Infantry
branch of service. These young
men were furnished with the
information necessary for
making application for service in
the Army by Mr.. VIC. Bass
Postmaster at Rosemary, N. G.,
The young men were sent from
here to Raleigh for examination
and from there they were for
warded to Columbus, Ohio, where
they were given a complete out
fit of uniforms, underclothing,
shoes, overcoats, etc. They will be
stationed in Columbus for about
six weeks undergoing instruction
in the School of a Soldier.
Many young North Carolinians
are enlisting in the Army these
days, the new Army bill passed
in 1916 making the chances for
promotions for intelligent men
who will soldier compare very
favorably with the opportunities
offered in civil life. There is a
chance of schooling, a chance to
travel and see the world without
one cent of expense to a young
man and at the same time he will
be doing his country a service.
Any young man who is physically
qualified, and of good character,
and unmarried, will do well to
investigate the opportunities Of
fered by the Army.
The Postmaster at Rosemary is
an active recruiting agent for the
Army and will be glad to furnish .
information to anyone desiring it
relative to the service.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
Resolutions Of Respect

Whereas the great and supreme
ruler of the universe has in his
infinite wisdom removed from
our midst our worthy and esteem
ell brother j. d. Medlin who has
long been a faithful worker and
member of our Sunday School,
and whereas the long and init
mate relation held with him
makes it eminently beftting that
we record our appreciation of
him. therefore.
Resolved that the sudden
removal of such a life amongst
us leaves a vacancy and
a shadow that will be deeply real
lied by all the members of our
Sunday School and Church and
will prove a serious loss to US and
the public.
Resolved that with deep SYM
pathy with the bereaved relatives
of the deceased we express our
hope that even so great a loss
may be overruled for good by
him that doeth all things well.
Resolved that a copy of these
resolutions be spread on the re-
cord Of this Sunday School, a
copy published in the Herald and
copy handed to the bereaved
family.
Signed
Rosemary NJ. f. Sunday School,
r. M. SAUNDERS,
l.. S. CANNON,
+. c. HEGE,
Committee.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
Cotton Today " IL
Joseph D. Medlin

Mr.. Joseph D. Medlin died a
the Roanoke Rapids Hospital OF
last Sunday morning. Mr.. Medlil
had been in poor health fer some
time but was sick for only a few
hours before the end came, death
being caused by paralysis.
Mr.. Medlin was fifty four years
of age, all his life a resident OF
Halifax county. For the past
nine years he mas held a respon.
sible position with the Rosemary
Manufacturing Company.
He is survived by a wife and
four children and one brother,
Mr., G. F. Medlin, of Weldon.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the home by Rev. VIM.
Towe and Rev. A. H. Andrews
on Monday afternoon. The in.
terment took place at Smith
Church, near Rosemary. The
Red Men, of which Mr.. Medlin
was a member, had charge of the
funeral arrangements. The pail
bearers were Messrs. G. d.
Wheeler, R. l.. Gay, A. K. Baird,
W. H. Roberts, w. j. Johnson,
E. f. Mason.
Mr.. Medlin was a devoted
Christian, a member of the
Methodist Church and active all
his life in church work. He was
widely known throughout the
county and has hundreds of
friends who deeply mourn his loss
He was a man of splendid charac-
ter and he possessed to an ex-
degree the affection
and respect of all who knew him.
Among the out of town rel
atives present at the funeral
were his nieces, Mrs. H. M. Poe,
of Rocky Mount, Miss Eva Med
lin, of Norfolk, Mrs. J. M. Stain
back, of Weldon, Mrs. Jim True
blood, of Richmond, Miss Alice
Medlin, of Franklin, Va, Mr..
Charlie Medlin, of Weldon, his
nephew, and Mr.. G. F. Medlin,
of Weldon, his brother.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
First Christian Church Gleanings

The Red and Blue Contest
in the pastors class is starting
off nicely. The Reds have 80
points and the Blues have %.
April first is the beginning of
the new financial year. We use
the Duplex envelopes in our
church. An every member can
vass will be made to secure a
pledge for the support Of the
church work. Here is a report
for last year. OF the 275 men,
bers I'VE did not have that many
in the beginning of last years
work. we had 32 weekly con-
tributors, we had two who paid
by the month, one hundred and
forty-nine used the envelopes one
time or more during the year.
There were sixteen who made but
one offering during the year and
they were about fifteen cents
each. We hope to become stronger
entrenched this year and on a
better footing. We hope to in
crease the number of weekly
contributors and decrease the
members of weakly contributors.
Our school will have an egg
hunt on Saturday before Easter
Sunday. Our revival will begin
on Easter Sunday. We will have
an Easter service on Sunday
night. Our school will have a
rally day on Easter Sunday.
The week proceeding Easter
we will have a whole week of
song service at the tabernacle.
You are invited to be present.
Rev. j. E. Reynolds, pastor Of
the First Christian Church in
Wilmington, N. c. will assist the
pastor during the latter part of
the revival.
On the fourth Sunday night
for a few minutes before the
regular service there will be a
Bible Bee at the Tabernacle. Two
hundred questions on the Bible
will be asked. The members of
the Junior Christian Endeavor
will choose sides and the pastor
will ask the questions. They will
also have a short song service.
You are invited.
One hundred and ninety -eignt
were present at prayer meeting
in Pattersontown during Febru-
ary.
To his already busy life, the
pastor will teach the boys on
Saturday night. Every night
there is a meeting somewhere,
conducted by the pastor.
Our church will be three years
old on the first sunday in August.
We shall try to have some noted
speaker for this occasion.
J. C.Groce and Bryan Gray
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
THANKS TO SANTA
TI0N THE BOYS RETURN
F.w Deaths from PreyeniabIe Diseases
Among Border Troops Modern
Sanitation Responsible

Everybody has welcome
home for the boys from the
border. While some faces will be
missing, says the State Board Of
Health, there is one big fact to
be grateful for and that is that
almost all of the boys are return
ing on account of the saving
grace Of modern sanitation.
These figures published in the
University News Letter illustrate
to what extent sanitation has
been effective in keeping down
disease and preventing deaths
among the border troops:
In s months Of 1898 there
were 1926 cases of typhoid
with 2, 1913 deaths among a total
Of l47, 795 regular and volunteer
troops; in five and a half months
Of 1916 there were only "A cases
Of typhoid with no deaths among
a total Of 10000 regular and
volunteer troops. Among the
regulars not single man that
had been vaccinated against
typhoid within the past three
years developed this disease.
Among the volunteers, however.
there were II cases among men
who had beeG or were supposed
To have bee - accinated. In
1916 there were 8 deaths from
dysentery as compared with
several hundred in 1898"
While perhap, compulsory
vaccination WAS largely response
bic for the little typhoid fever,
says the Board, there were other
sanitary measures enforced that
prevented diseases. Mosquito
netting used at night kept off
malaria and yellow fever; shower
baths and washtubs with plenty
of soap and water coupled with
the strictest kind Of orders kept
off typhus fever and skin dis
eases; the prevention Of breeding
places for flies and the use of
filtered water together with the
burning or burial of all excreta
greatly reduced sickness from
typhoid and dysentery.
And yet the reports are, says
the board, that while sickness
was reduced to a minimum on
this Size the line, on the other
'i3e ragged smallpox lyphus and
yellow fever, while typhoid,
and other communicable
diseases everywhere existed.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
Garysburg Items

The play at the Mclver School
we are glad to report was a
success.
The McIver Debating Society
met Tuesday night. The query
was which was the most profita-
bic crop to the farmer, cotton or
peanuts? After a very good argu-
ment from both sides the judges
decided that cotton was more
profitable.
J. P. Allen spent a while in
the home of Miss Estelle Daniel
Sunday afternoon.
G. Z. Daniel, Of Emporia,
spent Saturday in his home near
Pleasant Hill.
+. d. Jordan called on Miss
Lizzie Camp Sunday night.
Rev, M. Y. Self, of Warrenton.
spent Thursday night in the
pleasant home of j. w. Grant.
A. c. Allen and Miss Carrie
Bowen, Of Jets, attended the
play given at the McIver last
Friday night.
c. A. M. Floyd was in Roanoke
Rapids Saturday on business.
Joe Locket is spending some
time with NJ. A, Floyd this week.
w. II Allen called a while
Sunday in the home of J. K.
Carstarphen.
W. H. Camp spent a while in
the home OF Miss Odessa Rowell
Sunday afternoon.
B. B. Woodruff called on Miss
Nita Turner Sunday evening.
D. B. Camp called on Miss
Lizzie Camp Sunday evening.
Mrs. j. H. Allen spent a while
with Mrs. jim Collier Monday
afternoon.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
VULTARE ITEMS

C. Warrick who has been
spending some time with B. w.
Vincent has returned to his home
in Henderson.
The Ladies Aid Society met
with Mrs. D. H. Rainey Satur-
day afternoon.
R. H. Gray was in Emporia
Monday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Pugh
spent Sunday afternoon with
Mrs. jim Baird.
Mrs. Joe Shaw is very i'll at
this writing.
The Ladies Aid Society of Oak
Grove M. E. Church will give a
party in the home of Mrs. B. w.
Vincent, Jr. Friday evening,
March %.
DR.. 7. H. Valentine spent
Sunday in Lawrenceville with
friends.
Mrs. Lena Wynn, B. W. Vim
cent Jr. and Mrs. M. King spent
Monday afternoon in the home
of Mrs. c. w. Vincents.
Miss Lille Vincent is visiting
her cousin, Miss Mary Hunt
near Emporia.
Misses Blanche and Olivia
Vincent and Mr.. Rufus Gray
attended a play Miss Topsy
Turvy" given at Brink, Va,
Friday night.
Miss Ruth Mason after spend
ing some time here as the guest
of Messrs. Wilkins, has returned
home.
Mr.. Robert Cleaton attended
the play given at Brink Friday
night.
Cyrus Been spent a while Sun
day afternoon in the home of c.
w. Vincent.
w. L. Long spent Thursday
night here as the guest of Miss
Wilkins.
Messrs. Clair Wynn, Edward
Lashly, of Emporia, and Rufus
Gray, called on Misses Vincents
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Vincent
spent Sunday afternoon in the
home of J. c. Vincent.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL
AND LOCAL ITEMS

Mr., D.Tysor, Of Durham, spent
the week end with his sister Mrs
Fenner Smith.
Miss Clara Boyd, Of High Point,
spent the weekend with her pa
rents.
Mrs. A. V. Robertson, of Sa-
vannah, Ca, is visiting her son,
A. l.. Robertson.
Walter Kee spent Sunday in
Gumberry with his parents.
Mr. Harry Stern, of Rocky
Mount spent Sunday with Abe
Norius.
John Harris spent the week
end in Richmond visiting friends.
Mike Josephon, Of Weldon,
spent Sunday with B. Marks.
b. i. Higgins spent a few days
in Ncwbern as delegate for the
Woodmen Of the World.
Rev Stanley White spent a
few days in Richmond on bust
ness.
}. I, Chase spent a few days
in Richmond ON business this
week.
Joe Price, of Hopewell, spent
the weekend with his sister Mrs
W. S. Hancock.
Sheriff House, of Ihelma,
spent Tuesday in town.
Henry Ward, Of Portsmouth,
spent Sunday with WIG. Lynch.
Mrs. W. L. Mobiles, of Green
vile. spent the weekend with
her aunt Mrs. W. P. Vaughn
and brother Thad Moore.
Miss Marie Taylor returned to
her home in Boston Sunday,
J. W. Balm, of Charlotte, spent
Sunday in town with friends.
Frank West spent Tuesday in
town on business.
Rev. CHI. Trueblood attended a
of Missionary Baptist
Ministers at Henderson Thursday
and Friday returning Saturday.
Mrs. Julian Johnson, of Peters
burg spent the week with Mrs.
j. W. House.
Mrs. S. j. Bounds spent a few
days in Suffolk and Norfolk this
week.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
First Christian Church
Raleigh L. Topping, Minister

Sunday School every Sunday
morning at 9:l5 i'll TabernacIo.
Roanoke Ave. corner Ninth st.
Preaching next Sunday by the
pastor at HOO A. NJ. and 7::3C
Pm.
Jr. Christian Endeavor on
Monday night at the home OF
Florence Snipes in Rosemary.
Prayer meeting in Patterson
town Tuesday night.
Prayer meeting in Roanoke
Rapids every Wednesday and
Friday nights. Friday night in
Rosemary.
Christian Endeavor on Thurs
day nights in Rosemary and Pat
terSontoWn.
Revival begins on Easter Sun
day, conducted by the pastor.
Mr.. Chas. w. Gold, of Greens
boro, treasurer of the Jefferson
Standard Life Insurance Com
pany, was in the city yesterday
for the purpose Of making some
real estate loans. Mr.. Gold was
so favorbly impressed with
conditions here that he did make
several real estate loans.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
New Pastor Appointed Welcome
Services Sunday Afternoon

Rev. Eugene c. Few has been
appointed by Bishop Kilgo as
pastor of the Methodist Church,
to fill the unexpired term Of Rev.
G. S. Bearden who recently re-
signed. Mr.. Few comes to this
charge from Trinity College
where he is now a student. He
will serve the work from there
until June when he graduates.
After June he will be here per-
manently.
Mr.. Few is a nephew of DR..
w. P. Few, the President of the
college. He is a native Of South
Carolina and comes from fam
lily of preachers and religious
workers. He is well qualified to
fill the position here.
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock
there will be held a welcome
service at the church. This service
is being conducted by the Min
isterial Union of the community
and all the congregations Of
Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids
are cordially invited to attend.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
Baptist Church
Rev. c. H. Tfueblood, Pastor

Sunday School every Sunday
at 9:45A. NJ. w. S. Hancock, Supt.
Services every Sunday at ll:0(
A. NJ. and 1880 P. NJ.
Prayer meeting every Wednes-
day night at 1880 O'Clock.
Senior B. y. p. L. every
Sunday at 6:l5 P. NJ.
Junior B. Y. 2. u. every Sun
day at 2::30 P. NJ. and Junior
choir.
Sunbeam Band every second
and fourth Saturday at 2::30P. NJ.
The public is cordially invited
to all services.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
Presbyterian Church
Stanley White, Pastor

Sunday school at 9:45.
The children are urged to be
present at $3.50 for choir practice.
The Pastor Rev. Stanley White
will be present Sunday and vii
hold services at l1:00 A. NJ. and
1870 P. NJ. All visitors are invited
0 be present.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
Volume III.---NuInber 81
WITH THE CHURCHES
Rosemary Baptist Church
Rev. A. {. Chaiiin, Pastor

Services every Sunday at II A,
NJ. and 1880 P. NJ.
Mid-week services Wednesday
nights at 7.30P. NJ.
The public is cordially invited
to all services.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
Methodist Church
Rev. Eugene c. Few, Pastor

Sunday School at 9:i5 O'Clock.
W. V. Woodruff, Supt.
Preaching at II A. NJ. and 1870
=. NJ.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at
1880 2. NJ.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
Rosemary Methodist Church
Rev. A. H. Andrews, Pastor

Sunday School at ten O'Clock.
J. B. Boyd, Supt.
Services First and Third Sun
days at / A. NJ. and every Sun.
day at 1880 p. NJ.
Prayer service Wednesday
evening at 1880.
Choir practice Thursday even,
ing.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-16
Episcopal Church

Sunday School every Sunday
morning at ten O'Clock.
Sunday School in Rosemary at
9:30 A. NJ.
Services every Sunday morn
lug at 400 o'clock.