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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
SALES Of TOBACCO
DURING NOVEMBER
LIFTING or THE QUARANTINE
CAUSE OF Squirt IN SALES
OVER MONTH OF OCTOBER.
DISPATCHES FROM RALEIGH
O,Inos and happenings That Marx
the Progress Of North Carolina Peo-
pie. Gathered Around the state
Capital.

Raleigh.
Tobacco sales In North Carolina for
the month Of November practically
trebled sales during October, accord
ing to the report just issued by the
agricultural department, and nearly
double the sales during November.
A total Of 1927, O69 pounds were mark
eted last month against twenty-seyen
and one.half million in October, when
the epidemic ban had most OF the ware
houses closed.
Winston-Salem leads the markets
for November with sales OF ll.l65, 426
pounds against S,27s.0S3; pounds sold
by Wilson. the nearest competing mar
ket. Kinston sold over six million
pounds; Greenville nearly six million,
while Rocky Mount sold nearly FIVE
million.
The sales by towns follow:
Ahoskie, 4O5,721; Apex, S74.70O, Ay-
den. 465,lS4; Burlington, 9S2,9S3;
Carthage. l53,249; Durham, 2,336,l2l;
Elkin, 6SS,744; Enfield, 4l2,OOS; Flu
quay Springs, 9O9. 202; Farmville, L..
S27.724; Greenville, 5.Sl3,200; Colds
boro. l.SO9625; Greensboro, S99,S20:
Henderson. 2239.525; Kinston, 6.3i9,-
996: LAGRANGE, 1.174.649; Louisburg,
S51.742; Leaksville, 1850; Mt. Airy,
l,S47,471 Madison, 1,310,097; Mays
vile, 125 1863; Mebane, S2S,O24; New
Bern. SO2O45; Oxford 3,227.l7S; Pine
tops, 39S,096; Robersonyille, SOC, 496;
Reidsville. 1,715S65; Roxboro. 1894
547 Rocky Mount, 4.S56,222; Sanford,
72,45S; Snow Hill. 5O5,O39; Stoneville.
6O.S32; Spring Hope. 5S023; Smith
field, 1858. 1927: Tarboro, 455,109; Wal
lace, 45S,37S; Warsaw, 1.526,576 Wen.
dell. 1,432.14O; Washington 1,240,0Sl;
Warrenton, 1016.s74; WILLIAMSON.
729,416; Wilson. S,2790S3; Winston
Salem, 11,165.426; Youngsville. 1916
226; Zebulon, 1,315,564.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20

II Is stated that Germany is spend.
Ing too much money on irrelevant de-
tails Of state administration.
The British government has decided
upon the attitude 1t will adopt at the
peace conference regarding the free
dom OF the seas. II is stated that the
British government is ready to con-
cede to the United States the freest
Of all free hands In naval develop
ment. and 1t welcomes the idea OF the
extension Of American sea power az
one Of the best guarantees Of the peace
Of the world and Of real freedom Of the
seas.
DR.. w. s. soli, German minister Of
foreign affairs, because his relations
with the Independent Socialists had
reached the straining point, has quit
his job and gone home.
General Russki and Dimitrieff, OF
the Russian army, have been shot by
order OF the local soviet at Prapra-
gorsk. M. Rukhloff. former minister
of commerce and communications In
the Russian cabinet, was shot at the
same time.
General Russki, who was recently
shot by order Of the Russian govern
ment. commanded the Russian troops
ingloriously routed by the Germans
In the northern Polish campaign.
During the war twelve spies were
shot in the tower Of London. Among
the condemned were two women, bat
they were reprieved and sentenced to
long terms of Imprisonment.
Copenhagen hears that the intente
governments intend to refuse to send
foodstuffs to Germany until demand
they are said to have made for the
dissolution Of the soldiers and work.
mems council is carried out. The allies
may reserve the right to march into
Germany.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
DOCTOR PAEs, PRESIDENT OF
PORTUGAL, SHOT AND KILLED

London. DIR. Sidorio Paes, presi-
dent of Portugal, was shot and killed
by an assassin shortly before midnight
Saturday while he was In railway
station at Lisbon waiting for a train
to Porto Rico. Advices from Lisbon
reporting the assassination say that
he was struck by three bullets. Presi-
dent Paes died within few minutes
after he was shot.
The presidents assailant, named
Jeetne, was killed by the crowd.
DR.. Sidorio Paes was formally pro.
claimed president of Portugal on last
June 8. He headed a revolt In Portu.
gal in December. 1917
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
Request for Information.

Request for Information.
The war labor board, OF the depart
ment OF labor. wired Governor Beckett
urging his attention to the necessity
OF developing public works during the
period OF rehabilitation. He has been
asked to bring or send to the confer.
ence OF governors at Annapolis, De-
cember 16. information concerning all
public developments In Charlotte. Ra-
leigh. Wilmington, Winston-Salem.
Asheville and other municipalities and
counties, as well as state projects, so
that definite policy may be worked
out for expanding or contracting for
public works to meet the changing
conditions OF labor supply during the
reimbursement period from war to
peace.
Governor Beckett Is ae';ed to do all
that he can to help keep men at work.
while the soldier boys are being let
back into the civil pursuits.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
ARMiSTlcE TO GERMANY IS
EXTENDED TO JANUARY II

Copenhagen.-The German armis.
tice has been extended until five
o'clock on the morning OF January IL.
according to dispatch from Treves.
The messages state that the follow.
ing conditions have been added on the
armistice agreement of November IL:
THE supreme command Of the al.
lies reserve the right should 1t con.
slider this advisable and in order to
obtain fresh guarantees, to occupy the
neutral zone on the Eight bank of the
Rhine north Of theSCologne bridge.
head and as far as the Dutch frontier.
Notice of.this occupation will be given
sir days previously"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20

| SUCCEEDS HIMSELF.
STATE FARMERS UNION MEETS
IN ANNUAL SESSION WITH
2co DELEGATES PRESENT.
STATE MEMBERSHIP $1,000
A Cash Balance Of $4,000 In the
Treasury Of the Order Shown
by the Seeretary.Treasurer

Wilson.-Dr. H. Q. Alexander, OF
Mecklenburg county. was reelected
president Of the North Caroline Farm
ers' union over Ray King. OF Nash
county. by vote announced as -
to 30, at the annual convention OF tho
union here. The convention began It's
session this morning.
Dr.. ]. M. Templeton, OF Wake coun'
ty, was elected state organizer to sue
coed ]. 2. Green, who resigned from
the place several months ago.
Mr.. King, who opposed DIR. Alex
ander, did not announce his candidacy
for the presidency until very recently.
He has represented Nash county at
annual meetings on two previous &C.
casions.
Several Of the local unions OF the
state came out against DR.. Alexanders
reelection and instructed their dele
gates to vote against him. 1t was re.
ported that prior to the battle started
against his regime, DR.. Alexander had
considered dropping out of the race,
but when opposition was openly
avowed against him he made the fight
which ended in his reelection.
There were about 200 delegates from
the various counties OF the state pres.
ent when President Alexander official.
ly called the convention to order. The
meeting was opened with prayer by
DR.. J. NJ. Kester, pastor of the Wilson
Baptist church.
The address OF welcome was made
by F. l.. Carr, for the city OF Wilson
and the union OF Wilson county. r.
G. Maxwell, OF Duplin county, respond
ed for the union.
The reports OF President II. Q.
Alexander and Secretary E. c. FARES
showed total Of $1,000 members In
the state, an increase in membership
over last year. There is approximate
ly $4,000 In the treasury at present.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
INFLUENZA GERMS ARE EATEN
AND BREATHEp WITHOUT HARM

Observation-Disclosures undertaken
by the navy department at the navy
public health service hospital on Cal.
lups island to ascertain the cause and
spread Of Influenza have had merely
negative results, according to 4 re-
port given out. One hundred volun-
teers who have been under observa.
tion for several weeks have had in
influenza germs placed in their nos
trils and threats and have eaten them
with their food and some have been
inoculated with serums. but no cases
OF the disease have developed thus
far.
Increased appetite and more yigor.
GUS health have been the only no
ticeable results Of the experiment, &C.
cording TO the physicians. The tests
will be continued.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
PRESIDENT WILSON
WARMLY GREETED
LANDING WAS A REMARKABLE
SPECTACLE WITH NOTABLE
NAVAL PAGEANT.
WAR SHIPS R0ARED sALUTEs
Nj. Wilson Was Last to Come Ashore,
His Face Wreathed In the Now
World Famous Smile.

Brest.-President Wilson landed In
GRANGE amid q demonstration Of popu.
lar enthusiasm and national sympathy
such as rarely, n ever, has been &C.
corded the head Of foreign govern.
ment visiting France. The president
left Brest at 1 o'clock for Paris where
the heart OF France will acclaim him
as the nations guest.
The guest landing Of the president
has not only remarkable spectacle,
with a notable naval pageant for Its
background, but It also marked the
first entry Of an American president
into personal contact with Europe and
Its affairs.
Vast crowds watched the trip
ashore and the fleets Of warships
reared a salute as the last stage of
the journey was accomplished.
On the harbor boat going ashore
the president was seen standing on
the upper deck with Jules J. Jusser
and. French ambassador to the United
States.
As the boat touched the pier the
French and American guards OF
honor presented arms and the strains
Of the Star Spangled Banner mingled
with the cheers OF the great multi.
tude.
Mrs. Wilson came up the gang.
plank with General Pershing. She car.
ried large bouquet and as she passed
the American army nurses they hand.
ed her an American flag which she
bore proudly.
The president was the last to come
ashore, amid great applause. He held
his silk hat in his hand; his face was
wresthed with smiles and he bowed his
acknowledgements to those about and
to the masses Of people on the ris.
ing walls and terraces Of the city. Ste
phen Pichon. the French foreign min.
lister and George Leagues, minister Of
marine. joined the president as he step
ped ashore and conducted him to a
beautifully decorated pavilion. Here
the first formal welcome were given
President Wilson as the guest Of the
French nation.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
Enter Vigorous Protest.

The North Carolina corporation
commission win, IN Monday, fle with
the interstate commerce commission
printed brief in opposition to the
proposed nationwide uniform sched-
ule OF freight rates proposed by the
federal railway control authorities that
threaten to deprive this state OF all
concessions and special commodity
rates that now max, II possible for
North Carolina jobbers and other ship
pers to compete to some extent with
Virginia cities. and other out-ofthe-
state points, in trade with retailers
in North Carolina. The commissions
brief is voluminous document, that
deals exhaustively with the whole sub
ject and sets up vigorous justifica-
ton for the North Carolina rates inter
and intra-state.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
RixiNo OF COTTON PRICE BY
CONGRESS NO LONGER FEARED

Washington.-All government regu.
lations affecting raw cotton ended
with the dissolution OF the cotton dis.
tribution committee Of the war indus
tries board.
While there was no announcement
either by Chairman Charles ]. Brand,
OF the committee, or by Chairman Ba.
ruch, Of the war Industries board, as
to the considerations which led to
the decision to abolish the committee,
1t was understood that officials no
longer regarded 1t as necessary to
control distribution now that the
world markets have been reopened
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
Returns to States Employ.

Mr.. Dan I. Gray, chief Of the AMI.
NAL industry division Of the expert.
ment station and extension service.
has returned from Washington to con-
tinue his duties as active head OF the
live stock work in North Carolina.
Mr. Gray went to Washington June
1st OF this year. at the earnest request
OF government authorities, for the pur.
pose of consolidating and unifying live
stock work in the South as a war
measure. While with the federal de-
partment of agriculture, he succeeded
In putting through several co-opera-
tive arrangements needed for stimu-
lating the production Of meat and fats.
The executive ability displayed dur
ing his period OF service In North Car.
olina was shown to good advantage in
his wartime activities, and, now that
the war is practically over, he has
been relieved to resume his work In
this state.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
COUNT czERNlN's LETTER TO
HIS EMPEROR MADE PUBLIC

vienna.--Count Csernin, former
Austro-Hunsarian foreign minister.
gave the correspondent an opportu-
nifty to read copy Of the letter which
he sent to Emperor Charles in 1917.
In which the minister declared that
the condition Of Austria was growing
desperate. Count Czernin told the en-
peror that he did not think another
winter campaign was possible and II
was necessary that peace negotiations
should be begun.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
European

The German finance minister says
that IL the war had ended in the fall
the amount of money required from i'm
perial taxation would have reached
fourteen billion marks. These calcu,
lations have been upset by recent
events.
David Lloyd-George says that Great
Britain's navy must remain supreme.
no matter what the action Of the peace
conference.
A voice interrupted the British pre-
mier when he was speaking In Bristol
the other day anent the superiority OF
the British navy: Then watch VIII.
son!" well. hope to meet him in a
fortnight. will tell him what you
say" instantly shouted the premier.
With the arrival OF the Americans
at the Rhine. company of engineers
prepared to throw temporary bridge
across the stream. There were, how
ever, already four bridges spanning the
stream, two here and one in the north
and another to the south, over which
the American army was ordered to
corss December Is In thirty-mile
arc. - ~r---
When the American forces reached
sCoblenz, Germany, local committee
was appointed to assist the Americans
in assuming control and officers Of the
German army remained behind after
the last of their men had marched out
in order to deliver to the Americans
great stores Of supplies.
The German army moved out Of Co
blenz in an orderly fashion. with the
spirit Of holiday rather than that Of
4 defeated army. Almost every man
had q rosette or sprig Of green In
his cap. The spirit Of Christmas was
in TIE atmosphere, and the broad smile
Or the Germans was contagious.
William Hohenzollern is reported
70 have attempted suicide; he is re-
ported to be writing history Of him
self; he Is reported to be enjoying
himself now that he Is free of the
care Of official duties. These are the
three latest news items from across
the big pond Take your choice.
Incidents Of serious gravity occur
red within the last few days In
prison camp In Saxon. where allied
prisoners are confined, the Echo de
Paris declares. The allied govern
m4nts are reported to have decided
% ,ct enerE1 ideally IN that opnnec-
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
Christmas Vacation on.

Boore.-The Appalachian Training
school has decided not to allow its
students to spend the Christmas hol.
days at their homes. but to keep thep,
In strict quarantine at the school. The
teachers also viii remain with the
students during the holidays. The In
fiuenza situation In the various parts
Of the territory from which the stu
dents come makes this action advisa.
BILE. There Is no influenza In the
school, and tho authorities feel that
the students would be almost sure to
orinE It IN altar christmax
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
GERMAN PAPERS PLEADING
THAT THEY WERE DECEIVED

Berlin.-Dispatches reporting the
arrival of President Wilson in Paris
are displayed prominently by the Ber-
lin newspapers. The Presidents ut
terances are being scanned carefully.
Newspapers which formerly were
foremost in attacking the Presidents
policies now plead that they were de-
ceived.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
Six Inches of Snow.

Charlotte Cotton Weigher J. s.
Withers recalled the fact that one
year ago on December nth Charlotte
was hidden beneath six inches OF snow,
which began to fall the previous night
and continued until well up into the
day. The report Of Meteorological O.
o. Alto shows that on December 10.
1917. the mean temperature was 20
degrees. The mean for yesterday was
81. an excess in temperature for the
day Of II degrees.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
SOLDIERS TO RETAIN THEIR
ovERcoATS AND UNIFORMS

Washington. Secretary Baker In
formed Chairman Dent, Of the house
military committee, that the war de-
partmsnt had decided discharged sol
diers may permanently retain the uni.
form and overcoat they wear when
mustered out. Mr.. Dent prepared .
bill embodying the authority. Pre-
viously the department had planned
to have the clothing returned to gov
eminent three months after soldiers
discharge.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
TWO ENLISTED MEN KILLED:
TWO OTHERS ARE INJURED

Norfolk.-Two enlisted men were
instantly killed and two ensigns in
jured when a big hydro-airplane,
known AZ 1915, speeded head first
into the Willoughhy club near the
Seventh street station on willoushby
spit. about IL miles from the city.
The machine was completely wrecked
and the roof and veranda Of the club
house torn away The escape Of tho
other men in the machine is consid-
cred little short Of miraculous.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
CONSTRUCTION WORK At ALL
TENT CAMPS 10 ABANDONED

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of all
construction work in progress or pro-
jected at so-called tent camps" was
ordered by the war department.
The camps affected by the new
abandonment orders are Wheeler.
Ga; Hancock, Ca; Wadsworth, s. c.;
SEWER. 8 c.; Greene, N. O.; McClel.
Ian. Ala: Sheridan. Ala; Logan, Tex:
Bowie, Texas Beaure;gard La; Cody,
~. M: Doniphan. Okla; Fremont,
Cal. and Kearney, Cal
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
Editor In New Role.

Kinston.-T versatility OF Square
Deal" Jones has again manifested 1t.
self. Snow Hills one-armed editor
for the present is running train on
the railroad between this city and
Snow Hill. He was pressed into ser
vice when the regular conductor was
taken III with influenza a day or two
ago.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
Wilmington Loses Out.

Secretary OF War Newton D. Baker
in letter to Senator Lee s. Overman
declined the invitation to designate
Wilmington. ~ G., as debarkation
port for the discharge OF negro sol
diers. He stated that instructions had
already been issued as to the methods
Of dlsbanding certain class OF troops.
The secretary regretfulIy indicated
that owing TO the policy Of the war
department to limit declaration ports
to minimum Wilmington would not
likely be selafted among the number
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
Bat. Mater for U. s. Court.

Reference Of the proposed territorial
freight rate system to the traffic and
TRANSFORMATION department OF the Raj,
eigh Chamber of Commerce, and giving
to the head Of that department the
power to appoint committee to han.
die the matter and to take to the
United States Supreme Court II the
system is pressed. was the action
taken at the membership meeting Of
the chamber.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
PERMANENT OWNERSHIP OF
WIRE SYSTEMS Is PROVIDED

Washington. Telephone and tele.
graph lines would become permanent
government-owned utilities under a
resolution introduced in the house by
Chairman Moon, OF the postoifice com.
mittee. Mr. Moon said the measure
had been drafted In consultation with
Postmaster General BurIeson. who had
informed him that the legislation was
approved by President Wilson. DE
isolution was referred to the postt.
fee committee
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
IMPORTANT NEWS !,
THE WORLD Over
IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS or this
AND OTHER NATIONS FOR
SEVEN DAYS GWEN
What 10 Taking Place In The South.
land VIII Be Found In
Brief Paragraphs
Domestic


Judge Emory Speer Of the Unite'
States district court for the southern
district OF Georgia, died December i
ut Macon, Ga. He was one Of tn,
most spectacular figures in American
politics during the days Of reconstruc
ton, and was one Of the literary &c
muses. Of the bench. He was over sew
enty years of age, but took an ACTIVE
part In all the Liberty loans.
All government regulations affecting
raw cotton ended with the dissolution
Of the cotton distribution committee o
the war industries board.
The Southern Commercial Congress
closing its general sessions in Balti
more, approved the Bankhead meas
ure for $500, 900, 900 in FIVE annual fed
eral appropriations for highway ant
post road facilities and a gigantic in
crease Of merchant marine, with equa
distribution. terminal betterment and
general economical trade conditions
with the South as a meritorious bene
hciary.
Five to I'VE and half billion dollars
more Of bonds will have to be raised
to finance the government. This es
innate is based on an estimate OF
eighteen billion dollars in expendi'
lures, and members of the ways and
means committee of the house say the
estimate is not too low.
II has not been decided what por-
ton Of the voluminous documents she'd
ding light on the activities Of the Ger.
man propagandists in this country to
make public.
Henry Youtsey, convicted in 1900
OF being party to the murder of
Governor Goebel, has been paroled az
ter years in the pen.
Director General of Railroads Nc.
Adoo. in order to take the question
out Of politics, has asked that rail con.
troll be extended FIVE years.
Silver chevrons will be given the
soldiers kept at home by order Of the
commander-in-chief Of the army and
navy, Woodrow Wilson.
Nearly eight thousand happy SOL
diers, sailors, marines and aviators
landed in New York the other day
Some Of them are manned for life, but
are as happy as though they were
boy scouts on hike.
Mrs. Wilbur ]. Ham of Gainesville,
Ca, and Mrs. o. H. p Wright of Sell
ma. Ala. the aged mother Of Mrs.
l.. G. Hames Of Cartersville, and Cath.
crime Hames, 10 years old, were in
stantly killed at crossing two miles
north of Gainesville. Ga. Little vii.
bur Ham. a four-year-old child, whose
mother was killed. was fatally injured
and died few hours later.
Cotton ginned prior to December !
was 9.563.124 running bales, including
134.150 round bales; 1910 bales of
American Egyptian and 25.741 bales
of sea island.
Vice President Marshall presided I'm
formally and impersonally, not under
taking to exercise any official duty or
function" at the cabinet meeting on
December 10. President Wilson asked
the vice president to preside.
Legislation designed to carry into
effect the recommendation Of the
federal trade commission TO President
Wilson that the government regulate
the meat packing industry, has been
proposed in the house at Washington
by the interstate commerce commit.
tee.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-20
Hydroplane Wrecked.

Wilmington.--A wrecked hydroplane
five miles of shore caused reports here
that a vessel was in distress. Three
hydroplanes flying south landed in
choppy sea, and the bottom Of one
was stove In. The crew was taken OF
by the accompanying hydroplanes
The flying boat was later brought
ashore and will be repaired. None
Of the crew was injur ed. The ma
chimes we're making practice fights
along the coast when caught in .
wind and rain storm.