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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15
GERARD URGES ExTRAplTioN
AND TRIAL OF Ex.kAiSER

New York. -Extradition OF former
Emperor william OF Germany from
Holland and his trial in England ON
the charge OF murder for which he has
been indicted there, was urged here
BY Jas. w. Gerard. There is treaty
between Holland and England" Mr..
Gerard declared. by which they can
extradite che ex.kaiser, who has been
indicted IN England and try him be.
fore an English court. guess we all
know what the verdict would be-"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15

within six hours after he had beer
identified by Mrs. L. S. Rogers as the
man who crimlnally assaulted her on
the afternoon Of October 80 George
TAYLOR. negro, was lynehed In sight
OF the Rogers home about two miles
southeast CT Rolesville. Coroner Sc
park and deputy sheriffS found the
negros body hanging by It's feet from
the limb of a tree. the body having
been terribly mutilated and riddled
with bullets. The lynchlng, as far as
can be remembered, is the first thai
ever occurred in Wake county.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15
g. A. 7. c. Director.

Professor p H. Baggett. member Of
the faculty OF the University OF North
Carolina, will probably succeed the
late Dr.. f. X Gaham as regional d.
rector for the S. A. I. c. in the Fifth
District which embraces Virginia,
North Carolina, South Carolina. Geor-
gia and Florida. Prof. Baggett Is now
acting regional director pending the
appointment OF DR.. Graham's success.
sor. The headquarters OF the District
s. A. T. c. are located n Raleigh and
are in charge Of Business Manager J
G. Wardhw.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15
Reciprocal.

Anna. the maid. having picked NJ ,
woolly sheep. soldier boy, n redG ?
bear, and many kindred treasure
strewn about. vigorously proceeded +,
tidy up the apartment. Mother can
home and expressed n warm appr0ya,
Much gratifed. the maid remarke
with pride: III takes me TO clean NJ
With equal pride Dclln remarked
at certainly takes me 10 dirty ~
That dives YOU n lubly chance 10 .,
praised by myver."
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15

Five millions Of rationS for Amerl-
can fighters in France are now being
packed and ready for shipment, They
are 10 be- placed IN air-tlght contain
ers and then Grated in heavy wood
boxes. In each container there is suf-
h-ient food for - men for one day.
The packing Of this ration is de-
signed 60 protect the soldier from hard
ShlyS In the trenches ar AT sea. The
selection uf canned meats illustrates
The care with which the food products
of this ration are packed. The timed
meat packing methods of the United
States have been studied by experts
50 that only the best products of the
packers will he chosen.
In addition TO meats. the ration will
include cigarettes sufficient for days
smoke for "A men; salmon, soluble cof-
fee, salt. pepper and hard bread. Prac.
tically all Of these are packed sepa-
rately in alright containers 10 resist
gas attack.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15

Just MS soon as you eat a tablet q
Pape's Diapepsin all the dyspepsia, n
digestion and stomach distress end
These pleasant. harmless tablets {.
rape's Diapepsln never fall 10 max
sick. upset stomachs feel fine at once
and they cost so little at drug store
Adv,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15
Severe Sentence Confirmed.

Washington (SpeciaD Lieut. Al
bert A. Fleming, Sixteenth Field Ar.
tillery. who was court-martlalled al
Camp Greene May IS, 1918. for deser-
ton and passing bad checks, has been
sentenced to dismissal from the serv'
ice and to be confined at hard labor
for 10 years. The sentopce has been
approved by the President, and was
made public. Fleming was stationed
ut Fort Sill Okla. at the time OF his
.lesertion February IA. last He wa
apprehended at Paris Island S. c.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15
NEXT STEP IS TO ARRANGE
A DEFINITE, LASTING PEACE

Washington Preparations for final
peace negotiations will engross Amer.
lean and allied statesmen during the
next few weeks. while Marshal Foch
and the naval commanders see to II
that the terms of armistice which end
ed the fighting are carried out.
What happens in Germany during
the meantime probably will govern
the solution OF many Of the complex
problems awaiting the conference.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15

Vaccination against pneumonia is
available for every officer, enlisted
man and employee of the army in the
United States, and II is believed by
medical officers that II they avail them
selves NJ this protective remedy the
prevalence and deNdlneSs Of this dis
ease viii be fur less this winter than
last year.
Onc Of the most severe tests Of the
vaccine was lis administration 10 l..
(HD volunteers at one of the army
camps During the following ten weeks
until these troops Went overseas not a
single case Of pneumonia developed
among them In The last two years
pneumonia has caused more deaths
than any other disease.
The vaccine is for administration to
healthy persons 10 prevent the de-
yclopment of certaiB types of pneu-
monin. II is not intended for treat
ment after the disease has been con
tractcd Ii Is IN no sense cure for
pneumonia.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15
STOMACH ACIDITY,
INDIGESTION, GAS
QUICK! EAT JUST ONE TABLE,
OF pAPE's DiAPEPSiN FOR
INSTANT RELIEF.

When meals don't fit and you belle
gas, nclds and undlgcsted food. Whcn
you feel humps Of distress in stomach
pain. il9tulence' heartburn or hendoch"
Here Is instant relief-No waiting
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15
Strange, Isn't II?

A free for-all fight costs about 81
per head, unless the participants hav'
unusually agile pairs Of running gear
and use them freely.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15

Twenty-six mobile laundry units
have already been sent TO France and
other shipments are going forward
at the rate Of about four week for
use in the II divisional camps over
seas. Each mobile laundry unit con-
slsts of steam tractor, four traiers
which carry the laundry machinery
and equipment, and one supply truck.
The steam tractor hauls the laundry
unit TO the point where 1t Is to oper-
ute Ind then furnishes steam and
power for the four trailers, which
constitute the laundry.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15

! The department Of agriculture has
ihaugurated campaign 10 Increase
the use of dehydrated fruits and vege-
fHbIes. which compare fayorably for
ordinary consumption with the fresh
article. As indicating the need and
value of this campaign the food adj
Hinlstration calls attention 70 the fact
that about S.OOO,OOO pounds of Irish Pc.
tat0ns were thrown Ia the dump in
New York city alone last January, af-
i.r having been frosted md then per.
mitted to rot in transit.
Tile war department has already rec.
Olnized the importance Of dehydrated
produce. The army has purchased and
used 11,0D.000 pounds of dehydr0ted
foodsiuilS. costing about S3.ON0000 and
IN the last few weeks has placed or
derS with Canadian and American de.
hsdrating plants for more than 10000
no pounds 10 be manufactured and de
livered between now and July |, 1919.
These orders represent about $4,000.
GEO and include principally potatoes,
carrots. onions and IL small supply Of
soup mixtures, There are eight differ.
tnt vegetables. In the soup mixtures,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15

Chauffeur Il. w. Bothiell OF the one
Hundred and Forthwith dir squadron
recently niadeVa successful leap in a
parachute from an airplane nearly a
mile high at Kelly field, San Antonio.
There was a strong wind blowing from
the north ut the time, but Chauffeur
Bottriell judged his distance nicely
and landed safely in the field, The pl.
lot Of The plane stalled the machine for
an instant just before the jump was
made, banking to the right so MS TO
get The tall out Of the way Of the para
chute when Bottriel went over the
side.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15

on single day recently the board
Of review in the office of the quarter
master general approved orders and
contracts aggregtlng S2062l lIG.
Among the items purchased We're crow
bars. axes. trench mirrors, cloth, mo-
tortrucks. motorcycles, ginger, bacon,
ham. cheese, nails, salmon, flour, show
els. butter, horseshoes, typewriters.
paint, hay. oats, cinnamon, nutmeg,
sugar, beans catchup, eyaporated
milk. flannel shirts, tomatoes, screw.
drivers, wooden wheels. tires, tents,
razors, baking powder, pencils and
meat saws.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15

TO provide speedy and efficient relief
for American soldiers and sailors who
may be In distress through the tor.
pedolng or wrecking of ships, the
American Red Cross has organized u
bureau of emergency service in Eng
land to cooperate with the army and
the navy and with American consuls.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-15

1t was disclosed by the recent cam.
paign In behalf Of the fourth Liberty
loan that 40.496 persons are employed
in the various branches OF the war
department in Washington. OF this
number G,1bJ are in the Office of the
chief of STAFF.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
TO OPEN A CLINIC
City Will Give Additional Aid
to Flu Patients.
Twenty New Cases Reported
TOday-13 Releases.

At 1880 O'Clock today new cases of
influenza numbered 20. Thirteen re-
leases had been reported during the
day. This is the first time in many
more than the releases.
One death was reported today. Mrs.
III. s. Lee of 1872 Byron street, died
Monday night.
According to statement made this
morning by DR.. H. L. Clark, city
health officer, the public health de-
partment is going to operate an emer-
gency clinic. Principally this will be
for persons who have no regular ply
stefan or who are unable to get a ply
sician as soon as they are sick. Either
Doctor Clark or DR.. F. L. Loveland.
who is assistant health officer, will
take care of the patients who call at
this clinic, and they will advise them
what they should do. Persons having
their own family doctor or who are
able to get one and to pay for medical
attention are expected to do so in or
der that the city health officers, who
are nearly Swamped with work, will
have time to attend to the cases of
those who are unable to obtain pro-
fessional services. They intend to
make every effort, thru this clinic and
thru a system of inspection of the
employees of large establishments, to
reduce the disease to minimum and
if possible keep it there, thus avoiding
the possibility of a third outbreak.
Make Considerable Headway.
The authorities feel that considera-
BILE Roadway is being made in check
ing the spread of the disease which is
indicated from the daily reports on
new cases which have >dwindled al
most daily since the closing order was
placed in effect at the outbreak of the
second epidemic slightly over two
weeks ago. For the last few days,
however, the reports have apparently
reached a standstill and practically
the same number of cases arise daily
While the total number is considera-
bly, smaller than were the daily re-
ports during the first week of the
second epidemic. and still smaller
than those recorded during the first
part of the second week of the second
outbreak, they are still too large for
the authorities to entertain any plans
for any immediate raising of the ex-
listing restrictions. which will no doubt
least
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
RECON- MENDED FOR Y
Kansas Educators Picked for Work
In Foreign Camps.

The educational committee of the
personnel bureau of the Y. NJ. c. A.
war work council has recommended
the following Kansas school men for
the educational work of the associa-
ton among the soldiers in foreign
camps: Clifford Howard Omar. super
intendent of the Garnet city schools;
M. G. Kirkpatrick superintendent of
the BelIeville schools: A. X. Looms.
principal of the Sumner county high
school. wellington; Mark e. Moore,
superintendent of the city schools of
Leavenworth; Albert M. Thoroman of
Topeka. secretary of the Kansas state
text book commission.
W. d. Ross. head of the educational
committee of the personnel bureau of
Kansas, and state superintendent OF
public instruction also expects to go
abroad in educational work.
The names of the candidates for the
service are to be considered by the
Chicago committee before final de-
cision on the acceptance of the men
for service is reached.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
STARS FELL FAST
IN ENGLAND FOR
LAST 3 MONTHS

London. Dec. (by maiD-Among
English children there is a legendary
belief that every time they see a
shooting star another baby has been
born. If this is the case, the stars
must have joined the belligerents dur
ing, the three months ended June 80,
to fight on the side of the allies. In
the United Kingdom. 22O,14O births
have been registered as against 1884,
496 deaths, SO that the population in
creased 66,644.
These figures would make it appear
that the stars had put up a heavy
barrage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
HUNS KILLED FRENCH
Spanish Investigators Say They Over
stepped Rights.

Paris, Dec. 17.-Spanish investi-
gators who have conducted an inquiry
into the shooting of French prisoners
of war at the German prison camp
at LangensalZa have forwarded their
report to the French government au-
thorities according to the Petit Jour-
nal. The newspaper says the report
declares that the attitude of the pris-
oners did not justify the ruthless
methods of the Germans. While at
LangensalZa the prisoners erected a
theater. Before leaving the prison
they attempted to tear it down and
while they were thus engaged were
fired upon by German sentries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
Dynamite in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 17.-Seyeral
sticks of dynamite which exploded IN
front Of a three-story brick structure
owned by an Italian, startled Little
Italy, early today, beside breaking
plate glass in the building and knock
ing out window lights in'the neighbour
hood. August Campagna. saloonkeep-
er and owner of the building, denied
any reason for the explosion. Altho
he is wealthy, he stated he had re-
ceived no threatening letters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
INTERN HUN TROOPS
Mackensen's Army Held by Hun
garians in That Country.

MackenSen'S Army Held by HUN
garians in That Country.
Copenhagen, Dec. 17.-Field Mar
shall Won Mackensen, commanders OF
the German forces in Rumania has
been informed by the Hungarian gov
eminent, according to the AZ Est Of
Budapest. The Hungarian govern
ment is reported to have informed the
German leader that his internment
was demanded by the allies.
Other dispatches received here from
Hungary say that the Rumanians have
disarmed and interned the rear guard
of Field Marshal Won Mackensen's
forces.
A dispatch from Berlin November "a re-
ported that Won Mackensen had arrived
there with his staff and that his army
was marching thru Austria Hungary
toward Germany. On December 1 it was
reported the Hungarian government had
decided to intern Won Mackensen's army.
The Frankfort Zeitung, December 10, print
ed report that Won Mackensen had fled
from Hermanfstadt, Pennsylvania.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
Fire in a Transport.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 17.-One
man is dead and three sailors severely
burned as result of flare up in
the engine room of the transport
Bath. locked at League Island. The
dead man is ]. J. Lafferty, civilian
employe of the navy yard of this city.
The injured included Michael r. Jones,
third class season, Hulburt, Ark. A
bucket of oily water thrown into the
furnace caused the flare up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
MAY KEEP THE UNIFORMS
House Passes Bill On to Senate on
Army Clothing

Washington, Dec. ia bill per-
hitting all men who served in the
nations fighting forces during the war
to retain their uniforms after they are
mustered out, was passed today by the
house and sent to the senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
Planes Going North,

Eberts Field, Lonoke, Ark, Dec. II.
The three De Haviland planes flying
from Houston, Tex, to Detroit. Mich.
left here at 9 O'Clock this morning.
Their next stop will be Dexter, Mo.
Six aviators are flying in the machines
and the squadron is in command of
Lieut.. E. P. Hill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
NO HUNS IN THE
HOTELS FOR YEARS !
SAY THE FRENCH

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE general syndi-
cate of French hotel men announces
that it has decided that for ten years
it will not receive a native of enemy
countries as an employe, or customer.
This decision will be transmitted to
organizations of hotel men in all the
allied countries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
PICK THREE BELGIANS
Fer ENJOYS at the Coming Peace
Conference at Versailles.

Brussels, Dec. 1.-THE Belgium
government announces that its delega-
ton to the peace congress will be COM
posed of Paul Hymans, minister for
foreign affairs and former minister in
London; Emile Vandervelde. minister
of justice and socialist leader, and
Baron Van Den Heuvel. Belgium
minister at the vatican and former
minister of Justice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
Thanks for Wilson.

Florence. Dec. 16 (delayed.)-The
National Federation of Lawyers, in
convention here, adopted resolutions
thanking President Wilson for the part
he took in "the triumph of justice and
right and proclaimed him an honor
airy member of the organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
Will Control Fiumc.

Fiume, Dec. 1 5 (delayed) Antonio
Grossichi, president of the Italian Ma
tional council, has forwarded the al
lies note informing them that the
council will govern the city, port and
district Of Fiume until the peace con-
ference settles the question Of Fumes
annexation by italy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17

phOned to $3.50 between hours of AMI
II 30 n. m. Other hours. call Mrs. Mar
garet Bostick, 1890 white.l
Mr.. md Mrs. H. J. Roberts of 2oe
Chester are the parents of a baby boy.
Mrs J. II. Claton has arrived home from
Lebomin where she is teacher in the
high school there. she is with her mother
Mrs. II. Shuier. 306 Chester ave.
The Red Cross drive is being made
nicely. 1t is being made under the director
ship of Mrs. H. Shuler who has thirty
two helpers. They met with her Sunday
afternoon to map out their work. However
the ladies are Mt great disadvantage as
40 many give to the solicitor in their de-
partment of employment nevertheless it
all goes to the same good cause and Oak
land always ranks among the first in all
work Of this kind.
Miss Edith Patton a teacher in the schools
OF Greenburg, Ind, will be guest this
evening of Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Swogger of
205 Winfield aved
Mr.. and Mrs. Van SAINT and baby will
occupy 20o AFTER ave. after January LIST.
. Mrs: Collins who has been Ill for some
time is recovering.
The Golden Rod club which was to have
met with J. II. Taylor has been postponed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
For Train Service.

Washington, Dec. 17.-English and
Runlanian officers are negotiating
with Vienna and Budapest in an at
tempt to restore fast train service
from Paris to Bucharest by way of
Budapest from Vienna, Swiss advices
stated today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
ONE AVIATOR is KILLED
Carl Smith Falls to His Death a
Elizabeth, n. j.

Elizabeth, N. J.. Dec. 17.-An avia
tor said to be Carl Smith of Brockton,
Mass, was instantly killed when
his machine fell 500 feet at the Stand
ard Aircraft corporations field here.
The aviator apparently tried to cha lge
his position in the machine while it
was flying against the wind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
Election in Mecklenburg.

Copenhagen, Dec 17.-EIections to
the National assembly in the former
grand duchy of Mecklenburg were an
nounced to the congress of soldiers
and workmen's councils in Berlin as
follows: ,...-.e
Socialists 2; liberals 16; ''Handi-
craftmen'' 8; peasant party 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17

Washington, Dec. 17.-Prince Alex
ander of Serbia is forming new gov
eminent, according to information
reaching here thru Swiss channels to-
day. Alexander is postponing his
journey to Paris until the new gov
eminent Is completed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
For Free Montenegro.

Rome. Dec. 16 (delayed.)-A mass
meeting was held here today by ad-
vocates of Montenegros independence.
Senator De Novelli in speech invited
the great powers to safeguard the fu-
ture OF little states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
He Confesses Crime.

Syracuse. N. Y, Dec. 17.-Chester
Simpson, of Onagadna Hill, confessed
here today that he was the murderer
Of 5-year-old Normal Keehus. Simp-
son recently escaped from the state
feeble minded institution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
Cripples Stop Socialists.

Florence, Dec. 16 (delayed)
cripples prevented Socialists from
COMMUNICATING workingmen whotiost
their lives in the war, on the ground
that Socialists were against the war.
The police averted a serious clash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17

Butte. Mont. Dec. 17.-Attorney
General Ford has ruled Montana's
prohibition law is to. become effective
at midnight. December 80. instead of
midnight, December 81. There will
be a. dry New Years eve celebration
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
PASSENGERS MISSING
Thirteen Are Not Found After Burn
ing of Canadian Sleeping Car.

Winnipeg, Man, Dec. 17.-Advices
received here today tell of the de-
struction by fire of a tourist coach on
q Canadian Pacific train which left
here at 9:1O p. m. for Toronto and say
that thirteen passengers aboard the
coach are missing. The fire. it was
indicated. started in a berth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17

Dexter, Mo, Dec. 17.-Three army
airpfanes with six aviators flying
from Houston. Texas, to Detroit ar
condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
WANTS THE HUN VESSELS
Australia Would Have Fleet Sent to
That Country Soon.

Melbourne, Dec. 1.-THE British
government will be asked to send Aus
tralia a fleet composed of the war
vessels and submarines captured by
the allies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17

1t appears from the above dispatch that
the squa Iron would be sent for exhibition
purposes. There has heretofore been no
hint of Australia wanting the captured
vessels for her own navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-17
OAKLAND NOTES

Items for this column NAV be
phoned to $3.50 between hours of AMI
II 30 n. m. Other hours. call Mrs Mar
garet Bostick, 43G0 White.l