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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31
The WEEKS EVENTS
Important News Of the State, Nation,
and World Told in a Few Lines
for Your Convenience.
ROUND ABOUT THE WORLD
A Condensed Record Of Happenings
Of Interest From All Points
Of the World.
Domestic.

AVAhhNSGANs
A fire that destroyed several cot
tages Of the Catholic Summer Schoo
Of America at Cliff Haven, near Platts
burg, N. Y, caused the death of Calvin
Culpepper of Pelham, Ga, who was on
the roof when it collapsed and fell
in. His back was broken, and he
died in the hospital at Plattsburg bar.
racks
Martial law in Houston, Texas, en-
forced because of the shooting up of
the town by negro soldiers, has end
ed, according TO reports from that
city, and work has been resumed on
the construction Of the cantonement
camp.
The beet sugar producers announce
a reduction of about one and half
cents pound in the present price
Of sugar.
The food administration bureau
says that the reduction in beet su.
gar will mean a saving Of thirty mil
lion dollars between now and the first
of the year.
Wholesale grocers throughout the
country have agreed to limit distrib-
uting OF charges to prevent exorbi-
tant charges.
In order to save as much as posi-
BILE, Food Administrator Hoover has
directed the women Of the country
not to have small packages sent to
their homes, but. when they purchase
II Is figured that several million dol
notion, to take it home themselves.
1t is figured that several milioa dol.
lars will be saved to the country by
this simple procedure.
James Il. Ferguson was suspended
from the office OF governor Of Texas
when the board Of nine managers
named by the house Of representatives
presented TO the senate twenty-one
articles OF impeachment alleging Off
cial misconduct.
Seventeen persons-four Of them
city police oficers-together with a
score OF persons wounded, is the re-
suit OF an outbreak Of negro soldiers
Of the Twenty.fourth United States in
fantry. stationed at Houston, Texas,
to act as guards during the construc.
ton Of the camp where the Illinois
troops will train. Capt j. w. Matters,
battery A, Second Illinois field artil-
lery, was instantly killed when he
tried to demonstrate with the negro
soldiers.
Blanket charges of murder have
been filed against the negro soldiers
who shot up Houston, Texas, by the
civil authorities.
The postmaster general says the
reason why The Jefferson, edited by
Thomas e. Watson, and The Masses
a New York Socialist magazine, have
been barred from the mails is because
they discouraged enlistments, pre-
vented subscriptions to the Liberty
Loan and had tried to obstruct the
draft act.
The largest review of medical units
ever witnessed in the United States
was at Fort 0glethorpe, Ca when L.
$50 medical officers and 3,232 enlisted
men paraded before the reviewing Of
ficer. Col Abner Pickering.
The president. in fixing the prices
on bituminous coal, set the standard
on production estimates furnished by
the federal trade commission after
months Of exhaustive investigation
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31
RUSSIANS NOW IN MORTAL
DANGER, SAYS kERENskY

Moscow.-sRussia Is passing through
a period Of mortal danger. Premier
Kerensky told the national conference
which assembled in Moscow TO con-
slider the present situation OF the
country and plans for new national
government He declared that any at
tempt to take advantage Of the con-
ference for an attack on the national
power, as embodied in the provisional
govrnment would be repressed pitiless-
y aby blood and IRON
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31
Preventing Lightning Fires.

The many lightning fires should
remind our people of the Importance
Of providing aaginst this danger To-
Gated largely in rural sections says
Insurance Commissioner James R.
Young. Statistics show wonderful
amount of safety from lightning rods
OF course two things are absolutely
necessary: First, an efficient rod /;
second. proper installation.
Under the law now, no one can
sell or erect a brand Of lightning rod
In this state unless he is licensed by
the Insurance Commissioner. He must
show his reliability and competency
to do such work. A licensed dealer
or agent can only erect such rods as
are passed by the Insurance Depart.
ment as efficient.
Our people, especially in the rural
districts, will do well to protect their
property against destruction by light
ming. Use only approved rods erected
by licensed men. All officers and citi-
zens are asked to report to the Insur.
ance Department any unlicensed deal.
er or amy Irregularities or wrong
practices by licensed dealers"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31
SOME NEW RULINGS
ON DRAFT MEASURE
SHOULD NOT FORCE WIFE TO
WORK TO SUPPORT SELF
AND CHILDREN.
WILSON MoD|F|Es RULES
Clears Up Contested Points.-orders
For Mobilization Of First increment
Changed and Experienced Men VIII
Be Taken First.

Washington.-At the direct sugges-
ton OF President Wilson, Provost
Marshal General Crowder telephoned
to all governors supplemental ex-
PLANTATION Of regulations governing the
status of merried men under the draft
law. No change In regulation Is
made, and the purpose Of the state
ment is to clear up misunderstand-
ings.
In a letter to Secretary Baker,
quoted by General Crowder, President
Wilson states his opinion that the
regulation directing local boards ito
establish the fact OF dependents In
addition to the fact Of marriage ought
not to be abrogated.' This leaves
the regulations as they are and the
supplementary statement Is designed
merely to make the application Of the
rules uniform.
While the statement regarding mar
ried men was In preparation orders
were issued changing entirely the
mobilization arrangements previously
made. Congestion OF rail traffic and
the necessity Of making better pro-
vision for receiving the men at the
cantonments dictated the changes.
Under the new orders, five per cent
OF the white men, preferably those
with military experience, from each
local area. will be started forward 70
the camps September instead OF
thirty per cent. They will go in hvc
daily detachments OF equal size and
form skeleton company organization
and set up a going concern into which
the remainder OF the total quota can
be absorbed without confusion as they
reach the contonments.
The next forty per cent OF the quota
will go forward September 10. when
the second thirty per cent originally
was scheduled to go; second forty
per cent will go forward October 3
instead OF the third thirty per cent
and the remaining fifteen per cent
will be called up as soon thereafter as
practicable.
Local boards are directed TO disre.
gard order OF liability numbers 20
some extent In selecting the first five
per cent as men OF experience such as
cooks and former soldiers are desired
at that time. Warning Is given
against getting into this levy by reas-
on of his experience, any man who
might get otherwise have been includ.
ed In the first increment OF the dis
trict at all
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31
Secretary to Mr.. panlsls.

Washington. Daniels an
nounced that Edward e. Britton, edi.
tor of the News and Observer for sew
eral years, has been selected as his
private secretary. Mr.. Britton takes
the place Of Frank Smith, who goes
to New York to enter business.
Mr.. Britton was called to Washing.
ton several days ago for a conference
with Mr.. Daniels. He was offered the
position Of honor In the office OF the
Secretary and accepted. He will re-
turn here to take up his new duties
September I.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31
HOSPITALS NEAR VERDUN
BOMBED BY GERMANS.

Paris.-one Of the hospitals be.
hind Verdun on which German air.
planes dropped incendiary bombs a
week ago is at vadelainecourt. The
fire caused by the bombs spread rap
idly to the whole building and the
glare showed up more plainly than
ever the large red cross painted on
the roof. The aviator threw second
bomb, which demolished pavilion
in which were three crews OF sur.
geons performing operations.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31
Appointment For Scholarships.

State Superintendent Of Public In
struction J. Y. Joyner will have to
nominate very soon North Carolin'
Ian, man or woman, for what is known
as the Montgomery-ward scholarship
In the Peabody School of Country
Life, It being known as the Seaman
A. Knapp School OF Country Life. II
is valued at $3.50 and a course in rural
life with a view to becoming teacher
or principal in q rural grammar or
agricultural school Is the objective.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31

ASK WITHDRAWAL OF ALL
NEGRO TROOPS IN TEXAS.

Washington. A petition asking
withdrawal of all negro troops from
Texas, signed by all the members Of
the Texas delegation In Congress, was
presented at the white house by Sen.
ator Sheppard and laid before Presi.
dent Wilson. White house officials
did not indicate what action might
be expected from the President, An
official report to Secretary Baker
said that the situation at Houston
was normal.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31
Away With the Rum Evil.
VIII Speak to Farmers.

Raleigh. T. W. Beckett,
who has shown interest In the agricul'
tural development Of the state and
especially in increased food produc.
ton and conservation during the pers.
ent emergency has won the sobriquet,
Agricultural Governor" has promised
to deliver an address at the farmers
and farm women's convention which
will be held at the A. & e. College
the 2S-3Oth inst. The convention has
secured a very noticeable list Of pub.
lie speakers and lecturers.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31

Special from Washington.-To as
sist in carrying out the program for a
billion bushel wheat crop In the Uni
ted States next season, the United
States Department OF Agriculture has
just issued the first OF series OF prac.
tical emergency bulletins embodying
constructive suggestions for wheat
growing in the various sections OF the
country. The bulletin, Wheat Grow.
ing In the Southeastern States" is de-
voted TO a discussion OF wheat produc-
ton in Tennessee, North Carolina,
Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and
South Carolina.
In the program recently adopted by
the department It is suggested that
these states can easily increase their
wheat acreages in proportions rang
ing from - to 455 per cent. North
Carolina, in which in 1916 wheat was
seeded on 1,053,O00 acres, should find
it possible without serious modifca'
ton Of its farming system to seed dur
ing the coming season 100000 acres
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31
SENDING MAIL TO SOLDIERS
IN NATIONAL ARMY CAMPS.
How Letters Should Be Addressed to
Give Boys Best Service.

StSC ooyu ocot oCINlSS.
Washington! Before long several
thousand young men will be in the
various cantonment camps OF the Ma.
tional army, and their relatives AMI
other friends will wish to write to
them. In order to expedite the de.
livery of their mail and give the boys
the best service possible the post
Office officials instruct their cores.
pondents. IL they know in advance
the company and regiment to which
the soldier is assigned, to address
mail according to this sample:
PRIVATE JOHN JONES,
A Company, First Infantry,
Camp Dodge, Iowa.
II the company and regiment are
not known. the mail should be ad.
dressed thus:
PRIVATE JOHN JONES.
Of Minnesota,
Camp Dodge, Iowa.
When all troops are organized the
mail for each man will be distributed
direct to his company and regiment.
Until then 1t will be delivered through
his state section.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31

Belgians will get food quickly, and
neutrals will have some Of their wants
supplied, through an arrangement en-
tered into by the food commission and
the governments Of the neutral Eu-
ropeans countries.
President Wilson may decide to ad-
dress congress on peace at the same
time he makes reply to Pope Bene-
diets proposals.
The war is costing the United
States over twentyfour million dol
lars every twenty.four hours, $685.
652 having been spent daily during
August for the needs OF our own coun-
try.
Since the war was declared l40 days
ago the treasury has paid out total
OF $2,3S7, 490,0S6, over one-half Of
which has been advanced to the en-.
tente governments.
The Standard Oil tank steamer
Campana, whose captain and five Of
her navy gunners were taken prison
ers by a German submarine on August
s, surrendered to the U-boat, but only
because she had not another shot to
fire The Campana's ammunition, af
ter firing $50 shots, became exhausted.
Having room enough for only six
additional men aboard his craft, the
German skipper commanding the u.
boat which got" the Campana, made
only five of the gunners prisoners
the chief gunner and two petty off.
GERS. One of the gunners, Miller, who
speaks German, was included in the
prisoners.
Alarm is felt in Washington over
from Russia, which tend to
show that the pacifist element is about
to assume control Of affairs in Russia.
The mission from Japan has been
received by the president, after which
ii was escorted to the residence of
Perry Belmont, where they will be
guests of the government during their
stay.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-08-31

This is a sample Of how to
; send mail to United States sol
diers:
i PRIVATE JOHN JONES,
A Company, First Infantry,
; Camp Dodge, Iowa.
II the company and regiment
, are not known, the mail should
be addressed thus.
, PRIVATE JOHN JONES,
, of Minnesota, :
, Camp Dodge, Iowa :
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-23
Cooperation Between
Veterinarian and Farmer
Agricultural Need

At the opening session to-day. of
the thirty-fourth annual meeting of
the Pennsylvania State Veterinary
Medical Association. II. III. Havner,
of State College, urged greater activity
in bringing about stronger cooperation
between the veterinarian and farmer.
Such cooperation, in the opinion
of the speaker, will not only bring
about better agricultural results, but
VIII result in a rapid increase in the
number of cattle on state farms. He
said: The increase of livestock means
larger agricultural productions. Vet
erinarians should not only confine
their visits to farms from q profess
sional standpoint, but ought to confer
with the farmers and give them a
voice as to quality of feed and the
protection of cattle" DR.. c. j. Mar
shall, of State College, and others en-
dorsed these suggestions
The veterinarians are holding their
sessions in Cameron Hall, Second and
Walnut streets. At the opening ses-
sions, which was presided over by DR..
e. II. Yunker, of Philadelphia, an ep-
rollmept of 100 delegates was record
ed. Reports were presented by Presi-
dent Yunker. Secretary T. e. Munce,
Harrisburg, and Treasurer Thomas
Kelly, of Philadelphia.
An interesting paper was read by
John p. Turner, inspector of milk for
the District of Columbia, on State milk
hygiene. He said: Not only should
milk be pure, but every product made
from milk should be given close atten-
tion by inspectors. Pure fods made
from milk are Just as essential from
health standpoint as pure milk. The
race for health Is worth more than
the race for dollars"
Other papers and discussions were
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-23
Peace League LibeIed
by Roosevelt, He Claims

New York, Jan. 23. - The "continued
persistence of Theodore Roosevelt in
mlsstating the position" of the League
70 enforce Peace yesterday drew from
Hamilton Holt, vice-chairman of the
Tor which the organization stands and
statement ito clarity it's objects"
where, asks Mr.. Holt, sin the pro-
does Mr.. Roosevelt find the faintest
shadow of authority for declaring:
The league does not propose to con-
unrighteousness of any action; II simnIv
proposes that when a wrong has been
done the wrongdoing nation and the
Wronsed nation shal1 be forced to bring
and that the. league hsall go to war
against whichever fails to take this
action" '
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-23
BUREAU OF MARKETS
is BIG FARM NEED

CONTINUED From First Pagel
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-23
Vegetable Growers ard
Horticulturists in Session

The convention of the Pennsylvania
Vegetable Growers Association began
thi safternoon. W. Paul Starkey, of
Harrisburg, made an address on EFF
flciency On the Farm and Garden"
II. M. Ware, of Arden, Del, read a
paper on Mushrooms" The meeting
was held in the Board of Trade Hall.
Reports of officers and committees
consumed a greater part of the after
noon.
President w. j. evils, of Pittston,
at 2 o'clock this afternoon opened the
annual session of the State Horticul-
tural Association. The meetings are
being held on the second floor of the
Board of Trade building and will con-
tinue throughout tomorrow. This
afternoon ]. p. Stewart of State Col
lege, made an address on Improving
Yields in Pennsylvania Orchards" A
number of general questions were dis
cussed and committees appointed on
resolutions, legislation and nomina-
tionS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-23
$352,OOO,OOO Put Into
Preparedness" Fund by
New Revenue Measure
THE GLOBE

Washington, Jan. %. - Tie new
revenue bill was perfected to-day by
a. subcommittee for submission to the
Democrats of the Ways and Means
Committee. BY specific provision it is
entitled a bill to provide revenue on
account of the army and navy.
1t puts into a special preparedness
fund" not only 1922. 100000 of
revenue to be collected from the ex-
cess profits tax and increased rates on
transfers of estates but includes $780,
000,0 out of the reevnue to be col
lected under the emergency law of
last year.
BY a new provision inserted to-day
the President would be empowered to
lower by proclamation the income tax
to touch those of $4,000 year in
stead of $4,000; the present minimum
limit and to increase the surtaX rates
of higher incomes whenever he be-
lieves expenditures are going to ex-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-23

at Hummelstown. Cumberland and
Adams county farms contribute a large
number of apple exhibits.
The corn and wool exhibits fill large
tables running the entire length of the
hall.
State College Exhibit
The exhibits from Pennsylvania
State College take up the rear of the
large exhibition hall and include sam
piles of work from the State vocational
schools, a miniature farm showing
wheat in growth, and other branches
of work carried on under the direction
of the State Board of Agriculture.
Prizes will be awarded for the best
exhibits. The judging started this
afternoon.
The butter and milk exhibits were
the first taken up. The judge is j. C.
Joslyn, of the government creamery,
Grove City, Mercer county AS soon
as this work is completed the samples
will be placed on exhibition. Other
judges are: Apples, b. III. Davis, CO.
lumbus, Ohio; potatoes, w. III. Dartt,
State College; vegetables, j. r.. Bech-
tel. State College: wool, r. d. Gardner,
State College, and A. c. Bigelow, Phila-
delphia; fruit, Professor f. II. Cook,
Washington, and DR.. C. b. Cochran,
West Chester.
To Judge Corn
The big feature tomorrow will be
the judging of the corn exhibits by
farm boys representing vocational
schools from all over the state. Num-
bering seventy-flve, they came to Har-
risburg this afternoon and are quar-
tered at the Y. NJ. G.. A., Second and
Locust streets. They meet in the
Y. M. G. a. at 6 o'clock tonight for
roll call and will go in a body to sup
per on the second floor.
At 7.S0, in Board of Trade Hall,
moving pictures will be shown demon
strating the work in the vocational
schools, and at 9 o'clock the corn boys
will be the guestst of G. Floyd Hop
kins at the Majestic Theater. The
inspection of corn exhibits starts at 8
o'clock tomorrow morning. In the
afternoon the boys will be taken
through the Capitol and will meet
Governor Martin G.. Brumbaugh and
other State officials.
Demonstration work by boys under
the direction of the extension depart
ment of Pennsylvania State College
will be another interesting feature.
Under the direction of C. w. Glenn
mer, State leader of boys club work,
and Fred f. Lininger, boys from vari-
Gus parts of the state will give the
following demonstrations:
Testing seed corn, rag doll and saw
dust box methods; stringing seed corn
for storage; indoor versus outdoor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-23
Finest Produce of State
in Great Fam Show

Prize corn, apples, vegetables, dairy
products and wool feature this years
annual exhibition of the State Board
of Agriculture. The big show opened
this morning in the Emerson Brant-
ingham building, Tenth and Market
streets, and is said to be the largest
ever held. The exhibition will be open
daily from a. m. until 10 p. IN. Ad-
mission will be free.
The exhibition covers two floors,
taking up a total floor space of $4,000
square feet. The second floor is taken
up with the farm product exhibits,
and on the first floor is found every
thing that is new in labor saving ma
chinery and modern tools for tilling
the soil.
An idea of the exhibit may be had
from the registration of prize corn dis
plays, numbering 563; apple exhibits,
600, and vegetables, 60.
Products from nearby farms are
prominent, including vegetables and
other products from the Jednota
farms, near Middletown, and the Rob-
ert J. Walton fruit and vegetable farms
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-23
COLUMBIA BRIDGE
CASE TO BE HEARD
Pennsylvania Railroad Will
Make an Issue in the Lam
caster Complaint

According to what
has been learned at
the Public Service
Commission, there
will be a lively
hearing over the
complaint of the
Lancaster Automo-
bile Club against
t h G G. o lu m b / a.
Wrightsville bridge
of the, Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad, one of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-23

storage of seed corn; grading seed
corn for planting; seed selection of
seed corn; formalin treatment of seed
potatoes; cutting seed potatoes: churn-
ing butter (by the team at National
Dairy Show last October); caponizing
lby team at National Dairy Show last
October).
Demonstrations with corn and po-
tatoes will also be given Wednesday.
also caponiZing. Butter-making DEM
onstrations are on Thursdays pro-
gram.
Demonstration teams will work in
booths adjoining the Pennsylvania
State College exhibit. Boys will use
charts and photos to illustrate their
demonstrations,