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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18

A submarine uses the common mag
netic compass TO some extent 1t is
not very reliable because it cannot be
placed where II will be uninfluenced
by the metal in the hull and muchin.
cry. Submarines rely chiefly on the
gyroscope compass. This instrument
invented only a few years ago, points
true north. 1t is uninfluenced by mag
netic conditions. The presence of
iron or steel does not disturb il. Its
principle Is: A wheel suspended so
that it Is free to turn In any direction
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18
Bandanas Are In VOGUE.

The introduction OF the Southern
bandana cottons has been one of the
results OF Americans looking to their
own country for ideas to incorporate
into French designs. A leading MILL
ner of New York got in the Southern
resorts the inspiration to introduce the
brilliant cottons Of that country into
fashionable apparel. Nothing would de-
light the Southern mills more than n
widespread use of the material which
they make In such beautiful design
and such remarkably good weaving.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18

On excess OF more than S5,000,000,
but not exceeding $S000,000, per
cent.
On excess Of more than 5000, 900,
but not exceeding Sl1,0O0,000 7 per
cent.
On excess Of more than Sl1 ,0OO.0O0.
but not exceeding Sl5,000.0O0, 10 per
cent.
On excess OF more than $4,000. 900,
II per cent.
The income tax schedules were not
changed except for the determination
to place an added tax Of one-thlrd on
individual income taxes which are due
In June Of this year Under this pro-
vision those who already have paid
December 81. 1915, will have to pay
another one.third Of their taxes again,
and those who have not paid will have
to pay onc-thrd more when they do
pay.
The tax on excess profits was not
changed and stands rs printed prevl
ously AT 10 per cent on profits ovr 8
per cent and 5000.
Liquor Touched Up.
il. The tax on spirits. whisky and SIM
ilar beverages has been increased to
500 per gallon.
The tax on beer is S2.75 per barrel.
The tax on rectifiers is Is cents per
gallon.
The tax on tobacco has been dou-
bled.
The taxes on cigars have been ad.
vanced to n new schedule ranging
from 80 cents to $40 per thousand,
retail value.
The bill specifies that purchasers
shall pay the 10 per cent tax on
amusement, theater, and baseball tick
cts.
A new tax Of per cent on heat
light, and telephone bills was inserted
In the bill. Under this section when
the householder goes TO pay his month
ly bills for these articles he will have
TO pay an additional per cent Of the
amount of the bills for the support of
the government.
The stamp tax on telephone and
telegraph messages was fixed at 3
cents on each message the toll OF which
Is mara tban X aants
Commuters tickets were exempt
from the passenger ticket tax OF 10 per
cent tax where the one way fare is
less than % cents.
Mail Rate Increases.
The Second-cluss mail rate increase
was decided on according to the zone
system. On motion Of Representative
Dixon of Indiana. this was reduced to
the following:
Two cents pound on second-ciass
mail in first and second zones.
Three cents pound on secOnd-clnss
mail In the third and fourth zones.
Five cents a pound on second-c,ass
mail IN the nfth ana sixth zones.
Six cents pound on second class
mail in the seventh and eighth zones.
Religious, fraternal, labor and agri-
cultural papers not operated for profit
were put on straight one and one
basis.
The old regulations concerning the
free distribution of small papers with
in the county were unchanged.
A tax of per cent was inserted in
the bill on pleasure boats.
Musical instruments costing less
than $40 each. were exempted from
the provisions of the per cent tax on
these articles.
A motion was made In committee to
reduce the automobile tax to 8 per
cent. but failed by large margin
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18
No Pleasure In That.

Darling" he cried, "the firm is 60
ing to give me a Is per cent raise to
help us to meet the general rise in
prices" "0h," she replied, IF we've
got to use it for that, what's the good
of 1t? Why couldn't we have had it
for some of the things we haven't been
able TO afford T'-.Tudge.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18
Women Form Committee.

There is no occasion for food
panic In this country nor any justifica-
tion for outrageous prices unless the
opposition of special interests defeats
the president In obtaining the neces-
sary power to control the nations food
fully and adequately" he said, Ameri-
cas- problem Is not one Of famine, for
we have now and will have next year
a large surplus.
"Our problem is, after the proper
protection Of our own people, to give
to our allies the last ounce of surplus
Of which we are capable
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18
MUST HAVE FOOD CONTROL
Herbert C. Hoover, Acknowledged Elk.
pert, Makes Report as to Exist
Ing Food Conditions.

New Y0rk.-Herbert G. Hoover, who
recently came from Europe to advise
the government on food conditions In
Europe, says that without control we
may see -four at $40 barrel before
the year Is over, but that with con-
troll "the present price of flour can be
reduced 40 to so per cent.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18
New Chaplain at State Prison.

The States Prison Board has elect
ed Rev. n. c. Hughes resident chap.
lain for the State Farm at salary OF
500 per month. Election of sue.
cessor to DR., Register as physician to
the State Farm convict camp was left
to committee with power to act in
conjunction with the Governor An
increase OF ten per cent was allowed
in salary OF employees. guards, deputy
wardens stewards, and overseers
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18
Farm School on War Basis.

Mr.. T. Z, Browne, agent in charge
OF Agricultural Club Work and Sec.
ondary Agricultural Education, is
making q special effort to get all the
farm life schools on war basis.
Much OF his time is now being spent
in the field with the superintendent
and teacher Of agriculture in these
schools In order that they may. render
more efficient service in teaching the
various phases of farm development
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18

The inheritance tax starts with
one-half Of | per cent as the basic
tax on all estates Of $50,0OO or less.
The remainder Of the schedule is APP
piled to the various excuses In grad.
uatlon as follows:
Inheritance Tax Scale.
On excess of more than $4,000. but
not exceeding Sl50,00O. ! per cent.
On excess OF more than Slj0,0O0,
but not exceeding S25O,OOO, ~ per
cent.
On excess of more than $4,000.
but not exceeding $4,000, per cent.
On excess of more than S450,0OO, but
not exceeding s1.O00,OO0, 21a per cent.
On excess Of more than S1000,0O0,
but not exceeding $2.O00,0O0, 3 per
cent.
On excess Of more than S200000O.
but not exceeding S3000.000 3is per
cent.
On excess OF more than S3,0O00OO.
but not exceeding $4,000,000, per
cent.
On excess Of more than S4.0000OO.
but not exceeding $5,O0O,OOO, AZ per
cent.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18

Eleven million male citizens from
twenty-one TO thirty years old, lnclu
sive. will he subject to draft by the
president Of the United States.
But In order that men under twenty
one and over thirty may serve thelr
country II they so desire, the measure
provides for the acceptance of volun.
teers over eighteen years and under
forty years.
The gigantic number Of men subject
10 draft will not all be called TO the
colors by any means. The proposed
law gives authority to the president to
draft as many men as he deems nee
eSsary TO fill up the regular army, the
National Guard and the conscriptlon
force of 100000 men.
2,ooi 900 Armed Men.
IL Is estimated by the war depart
ment that as n result Of the authority
conferred and the action to be taken
2,00l, 900 officers and men will com
prise the military establishment Of the
United States.
Under the new bill agreed 70 author
ity j. given to I'LL up by draft the reg
ular army and the National Guard To
war strength. and to raise outside this
100000 men, 100000 70 come MS the
first quota.
The war strength Of the regular
army is about $4,000 men. II has
now about 10000 men and is short
about 10000. The National Guard
has a war strength of 625.0O0 men Il
has now about $4,000 and is short
about 100000 men.
Therefore on the first call there can
be taken for war service about 6550N
men to fill up gaps in the regular army
aud National Guard and In addition
10000 as the first quota of the con
script army Of 100000 men.
In the first draft ii is possible about
ll55,0O0 men will be taken for active
service, leaving authorization under
the present bill 10 call out lmmedi.
ately 100000 more for another con
script army.
No Place for Roosevelt
The action allowing Col. Theodore
Roosevelt to enlist volunteers for for.
cgn service has been eliminated.
What the colonel will do now that
his pet project is incapable Of realiza.
ton is a question. II is generally IN.
derstOod that President Wilson is alb.
Soutely opposed to the idea of n vol.
unteer organization under command of
the colonel
Pay for enlisted men and non
commissioned officers was agreed upon
HS follows:
Men now receiving less than S2l
per month are increased to S3l per
month; those who received S24 are
increased to 49, men who receive $50
1886 or $40 are increased So each men
who receive $40 are increased to $50
Army OHlcers Pledsco.
Army officers received notice Of the
age limit with pleasure. They had
expected higher maximum though
they would rather have had the orig
inal ages of nineteen to twenty-five
A new section in the bill authorizes
the president to organize and equip
three machlne-gun companies for
each infantry and cavalry brigade
and four machlne.gun companies and
an armored motorcar for each in
fantry and cavalry division.
An interesting change is that the
draft will not be based upon the num-
her of persons available for sery-
Ice" as first proposed, but upon the
population.
A man may register by mail. II nee
essary. Fraud In registration, exam
nation, etc, Is punishable by the
same Imprisonment, "or, II subject to
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18

the amount of side Of the other, each
to each, and the wrangle between one
boarder and the landlady be equal to
the wrangle between the landlady and
the other boarder then shall the week
ly bills of the two boarders be equal,
each TO each. For, II not, let one bill
be the greater. Then the other bill Is
less than II might have been. which Is
absurd.-iouth's Companion.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18
Many Enlisted From Here.

Special from Washington, D. c.
The little town Of Andrews. In the
western part OF North Carolina, in
four days enlisted 81 men for a troop
OF cavalry OF these, rs passed physi-
cal examination.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18
Dry Clause Drastic.

! lTltu NY Coull- lnul AAHi uliu SUM- ~"
punishment ms court.martial may di-
rect"
Dry Clause Drastic.
The prohibition provision is exceed
ingly drastic The president is au-
thorized to make regulations govern.
Ing the prohibition OF alcoholic liquors
lin or near" military camps. NOT
only can liquor not be sold or sup
Piled bur II will be Illegal for any
person TO have in his possession any
Intoxicating or spirituous liquors at
any military station, rantonment
camp fort post or officers or enlisted
mems club.
1t will be unlawful for anyone to
sell intoxicating liquor, including
beer TO any officer or member of the
military forces while in uniform
Likewise, the social evil is guarded
against through the suppression and
ISeventlon Of the setting up Of any
houses used for immoral purposes
The fact that under the authority
Of congress the president Is author
ized to call 1lOOO,Oo0 men 10 the colors
Is expected to have a great moral Of
feet in Germany. II Is quite true that
the entire force he can commander
at this time will number two and II
quarter million. But even this num-
Der would constitute reinforcement
which British and French officers say
would assure victory II employed in
France.
Could Relieve British.
England 10 date has raised some
6,O0OOO0 men. With the exception OF
couple of million these men are at
the front In France. Belgium, Egypt
the Balkans and Mesopotamia.
What the president and Secretary
Baker desire first and above all Is to
train the officers and men. When they
are ready to fight the drilled troops Of
Germany, then probably they will be
sent abroad, and not before.
But Germany doubtless will watch
with increasing anxiety the prepared
ness Of the American people and will
realize that pence will be most desir-
able and necessary before they are
ready for servic, in France.
officers Go to France.
Three army medical officers Maj.
William l.. Keller and Capts Daniel Z.
Card and George NJ Edwards-were
assigned 10 duty at the French military
hospital at RlS Orangis, France.
Organization of two reserve air
SquadronS for the army was authorized
by Major General Scott chief of staff
The first class at West Point will be
graduated August 80, the war depart
ment announced, and Immediately com
msSioned to supply la highly trained
officers TO ald In the instruction Of the
first 100000 selective draft army to be
called 10 the colors some time in Sep
TENDER. Under normal conditions the
cadets would have completed their
course in June, 1918.
Women Form Committee.
The w0man's liberty loan committee
has been formed. Announcement to
this effect is made by the treasury de-
partment.
The committee met In the Office of
the secretary Of the treasury. The
members present were Mrs. George
Bass, Mrs. Antoinette Funk and Mrs.
Kellogg Fairbanks of Chicago, Mrs.
Clifford Dudley of Tennessee Miss
Pierce Of Kansas City, representing
Mrs. Guernsey, and Mrs. John o. Mil
Ter Of Pittsburgh.
Mr.. McAdoo said he expected the
committee to aid in inducing the wom-
en- of the country TO invest In the bonds
being issued by the government.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18
PLANS TO RAISE UNITED STATES
Army OF TWO MILLION men

outstanding features by
AGES OF DRAFT, Fl TO 80 INCLUSIVE.
AGES OF VOLUNTEERS 10 TO 40 INCLUSIVE
Number subject draft ....................1l 100000
To be obtained by draft volunteers:
Number to be drawn by seecye CONSUMPTION L0VN0
Tin drafts OF 100000 eachJ
army
Nauoha Guard o~.VV
Special and technical troops 10000
Iotai strength provided <oVi"V"
TERM OF SERVICE: PERIOD OF EMERGENCY -
Exemptions:
Federal i.
Ministers religion theological students
Members Of religious opposed
Liable to exemption:
County and municipal officers,
Customs house clerks mail employees
Employees of armories, arsenals and navy yards
Persons engaged industries including agriculture
Those supporting dependents.
The physically and morally deficient
Method for draft:
Proclamation by president for registration.
Immediate registration by those OF draft
Selection register Of men for service
Dispatch o lei drafted nearest training camp
Provision for -,
Secondcass private
Corporal ~,
Of the line 'eSoo anu "a
Quartermaster hospital sergeants 20
First sergeant
Safeguards thrown around the army;
Prohibition.
Suppression of the social evil
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18
On the Job.

The Sphinx knew how to keep her
mouth shut anh is still In business.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18

tends to spin in the same direction in
which the earth turns. Its axis, there
fore, will take a north and south d.
rection.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-18

military law, the individual shall be
tried by court. martial and suffer such
punishment ms Il court.martial may di
rnnt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02
BUCKINGHAM
rspecial to The Times-D,spatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
BUCKINGHAM. VA. September L.
Miss Mary L. Moss and mother. Mrs.
John Moss. Of this place, left here Oh
Thursday to spend some time in Roa-
noke.
The Buckingham Auxiliary of the
Red Cross Society met here on Tues
day. a large number of enthusiastic
members were present.
Miss Mamie Garnett, who has been
spending some time at the Spencer
Hotel. motored to her home in Farm
willie on Sunday.
Preston Nowlin, after spending few
weeks with L. b. Hall. has returned
| to his 'home in LynchburS.
Miss Annie Johnson, who has been
Ill at her home during the past week,
was taken to Richmond on Tuesday
to be operated on for appendicitis.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stricken, of Har-
| risonburg. are spending some time at
the old home Sf Mrs. Stricken.
Miss Bessie II. Rice. of this place, is
spending some time with her sister
| Mrs Richard Nottingham, at Nashville
| Va.
Miss Fannie Bondurant is visiting
at the home of Mrs {. NJ. Darrell, OF
this place
Miss Nellie Evelyn Garnett spent tho
week at the home of her uncle, Tom
Garnett. at Curdsrille, Va
Mr. Brown, the principal of the
Buckingham High School, has engaged
rooms in the house formerly owned b,
James Noble. of this place. Mr.. Brown
and his wife will occupy this house
| during the ensuing session.
Henry Gautt, who has many relatives
IN this CO... VIII graduate at Yves,
Point this year and go into the service
Of Die government.
Or. p. l.. Tucker has been conduct.
l/nE the physical examination Of those
called for military duty the past week
George w. Patteson. Jr., who was in
training at Fort Myer during the sum.
mer. was made a second lieutenant. and
mas now gone to the cantonmcnt near
Petersburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-02
MANASSAS
tspecial to The Times-n,.n,,,

tSpecial to The Times Dispatch
MANASSAS. VA. September IA
hed Cross rally was held here on Mon
DAY evening under the auspices of the
Manassas Chapter, American Red Cross
orrln Z. Lester. head OF the Red Cross
speakers bureau. Washington, made AN
ADDRESS, and a musical program was
rendered by Misses Julia Lewis and
Louise Maloney and G. Raymond Rat
ciife, Lyman Patterson, Dr. Hervin U.
Roop and Rev. It. d. D. Clark George
G. Tyler, chairman of the chapter. pre.
sided
Mrs. Arthur w. Sinclair is spending
some time at Irvington, Lancaster
County.
Mrs. Robert NJ. Weir and her son.
Taylor. have returned from Norfolk,
where they were the guests OF Mrs
Weir's brother, r. Ramsay Taylor.
Miss Margaret Dieke, of Alexandria.
has been guest at the home of Judge
and Mrs. c. L. Nicol.
kcv. and Mrs. Gypsy Smith. Jr, and
their little daughter, Bette, who have
been the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. ID. M.
waller, of Broad Run. during the Lou
oouh camp-meetinG. have returned by
motor 10 their home in Noank. Conn.
fSoH. w. ri. X. Pendleton Of Spartan
! burg. S. c.. and his family have been
the guests of the Misses Pendleton.
| near Delaplane, Fauquier County Mr..
Pendleton is former rector OF Trinity
Episcopal Church, Manassas
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Piercy, OF Fred
ericksburs, and her son. Andrew, re-
Gently visited relatives in Prince VIII
liam.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan Gordon and their
little son. Bryan. Jr.. have returned
from visit TO relatives at Charlottes-
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ford Brewer.
Jr., OF Norfolk. have been the guests
OF Mr.. Brewers parents. DR.. and Mrs.
c. F. Brewer
Mrs. Edward Smith, Of Stuarts Draft.
Augusta County. recently was the guest
of her daughter. Mrs. II. 9. Burr. vito
| OF the pastor Of Grace Methodist Epis-
copal Church. South.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bedford Brown Uhler,
or Alexandria, and their little son have
heen the guests of Mrs. Uhler's parents.
Mr. and" Mrs. r. r. Ransdcr
Miss Lillian Osbourn. o. Brightwood,
ID. C.. is the guest of Miss Marion
Burks.
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where they visited Mrs. Grattan's sister.
Mrs John E. Cannady,, and DR.. Cam
nady.
Mrs. George S. Harnsb.rser is visit
ing in the home Of c. d. Mcclure,
Greenville. Augusta County.
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Faris have re-
turned to Crewe. Va, after spending
several days with her sister. Mrs w. A.
Hill. and Mr.. Hill. near Hinton.
Mrs. Isaac Johnson and Miss Sallie
Jones. of Franklin. w. Va. and Miss
Georgia Wilson. OF Baltimore. arc
guests OF Mrs. T. o. Jones.
Miss Mary Westbr>ols. of 0anvilie.
Va. is a guest Of Miss woddic Hawkins
on Franklin Street
Mrs. c. S. Dodd. of Petersburg, is
visiting her parents. SIR. and Mrs. w.
{. Funk, at Singers Glen.
Mrs. William Yancev is guest of her
sister. Mrs. L. B. Davis, in Roanoke.
Mrs. II. W. Bertram and son, Liston,
arc spending several days in Front
Royal. as guests Of Charles l.. Har-
riSon.
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LAWRENCEVILLE
tspecial to The Times-pispatch. !

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
LAWRENCEVlLLE, VA, September
Monday evening Mrs. Walter Turn
bull was hostess to few friends at
Street. Mrs. Turnbulrs guests were Mr..
and Mrs. George NJ Townsend. Pitts
burEh; MIR. and Mrs. Stuart Jones, Mrs.
Mallory Iurnbull Miss Lily Percirall,
DIR. c. L. Palmer and r. r. Turnbull. Jr.
Judge r. T. Fountain. OF Rocky
Mount. n. c.. visited friends in Law
rencevillo this week.
On Tuesday evening. beginning at 8
o'clock, an automobile Round the
World" trip was given under the
auspices of the Lawrcnceville Chap
ter OF the American Red Cross. More
than Twenty-Five automobiles were in
the procession. Beginning at Africa"
the home Of William Mitchell, the party
proceeded to HOLLAND" the home Of
MIR. and Mrs E. r. Turnbuli. Jr., thence
to Japan" at Mr.. and Mrs. Mallory
Turnbull's, and finally to America"
which was situated for the time being
at Windsor" tho home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Meredith. At each place
appropriate refreshments were served
MIR. and Mrs. Harrison Turnbull and
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Lanier, of Nor
folk, are guests at the home OF Robert
Turnbull.
Mrs. Crinkley and children have re-
turned from visit to Blackstone.
Mrs. Claude Beaton and daughter
Elizabeth. of Boykins. and Miss
Blanche Bcaton. of Portsmouth, are
guests of DR.. and Mrs. L. Il. Turnbuli
Miss Sallie Lewis, Of New York, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Lewis.
Mrs. Robert Martin, of Petersburg
spent last week at Sherwood" the
home OF her brother. Z. P. Buford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Warmer have
returned from thoir honeymoon, and
are at home at North View, tho home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Clarke
Miss Pattie Prince Turnbull left on
Wednesday to visit Miss Flossie
Rawlings, at Frederick sburE.
MIR. and Mrs. Jack Shell and Miss
Phyllis Baylcy have returned from IN
automobile tour through tho Valley OF
virginia, and to points North
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Meredith spent
the weekend at Panacea Springs.
Ernest Delaney, OF Lynchburg, is Wis
ting his sister, Mrs George Raincy.
Mr. and Mrs. j. ID. Barkley and chill
dren. and MIR. and Mrs. ]. r. Owen and
oaughter nave returned to Lawrence
vile, after spending the summer at
umoie Inn. their country home.
Mrs. j. r. Owens left this week for
81. Luke's Hospital. Richmond, to un-
dergo an operation
Mrs. Sue Segar. of Richmond and
MISS Cornelia Segar, of Petersburg. are
guests or Mrs. B"rd.tte Lewis.
Mrs. William Vaughan and daurhter
VINO have been visiting at the home of
Mrs. Naughan's ldther. Robert Turn