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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-18
THE WEEKS EVENTS
IMPORTANT NEWS OF STATE, MA.
TIoN AND THE WORLD
BRIEFLY TOLD
ROUND ABOUT THE WORLD
A Condensed Record OF Happenings
or Interest From All Points
OF The World
Domestic.

died at his home in Washington, d,
C., of heart trouble He was born
in Pennsylvania and was SO years
old, then moved to Kansas and was
educated in the public schools of Leav'
enworth. He taught school for three
years and then became a new spaper
reporter.
AT indianapolis, Ind fire broke out
in III. Industrial building, which hous.
ed thirty manufacturing concerns, and
destroyed the building and adjoining
property, causing "A loss estimated Al
one million dollars The ire Is be
lieved By the fire department to have
been OF ncendiary origin Six Of the
manufacturers were making machln.
cry for the government Six dwell
ings, church, grocery and saloon
we're also burned No lives We're lost
Conviction of four officials Of The
Hamburg American line, including
Karl Blpnz, managing DIRECTOR on
charges of violating the customs laws
in sending supplies TO German erals.
ers early in the war, was affirmed by
the United States circuit court of
appeals at New York city The deci.
sion also upheld the conviction Of the
IlamburgAmWican line. which had
been sentenced TO pay a me Of enc
dollar
Higher wages will be- asked u The
lailroa. administration soon by nearly
all classes of organized railroad labor.
II is stated. however tia strikes are
in nowlse contemplated
Frank cwynne Tuder leader Of the
Australian Labor party has been ele.
waited 10 the premiership, says Mel
bourne dispatch
Most Of the Industries asked 70 re-.
glass industry might be one of these
complish it by shutting down entirely
for one day each wees, as HE paper
board makers already have been or.
dered to do Some industries, however
cannot shut down easily for day
and they Will be asked TO cease optr
alton for as long as month later on
in the year II was suggested that the
glass industry might BE- one Of theSe
Explaining his recent order giving
fuel administrators authority to close
Industries TO supply householders
with coal Doctor Garfield said This
power would be permitted to BE- used
only In emergencies
AT Camp Funston kans., three men
were killed and Two seriously injured
when the army bank there was robbed
by man dressed in the uniform of
captain in the United States army
The three men civilians, We're killed
with an ak, it is reported while they
were at work in the bank e + Win.
ters. vice president Of the National
Reserve bank Of Kansas city Mo.
was seriously wounded and It Is fear
ed he cannot recover
A series Of iornadoes that broke
over Central Georgia are known TO
have killed one man Three others
are known to have been injured A
cloudburs. followed the first tornado
and the greatest damage to Camp
Wheeler seven miles south ot Ma
con, Ga. where more than 10000 men
are encamped, is from water Many
tents were blown down The collapse
OF corral u the l22d infantry (for
merly Fifth Georgia reg.ment caused
the death Of private named Harris
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-18
Voice OF Experience.

"a stupid person can ask more
questions than the wlsest man can
answer" remarked the reudy-made
philosopher.
"Dont know that! !" exclaimed the
weary youth Il work in bureau of
information"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-18
offers a BARGAIN.

Editor Well, young woman, If the
story suits me I'll pay you $50 for it.
Young Lady Author (persuuslvely)-
Oh, come now. Buy II without reading
and I'll let you have II for SIS,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-18

II was Napoleon one OF the worlds
greatest generals, who said that an
army fought upon its stomach. VIII
you by ruthless disregard and waste OF
food render our army and those OF the
Allies inefficient
Buckwheat cakes should taste bet
ter this winter when cooked over a
wood fire.
Honey and syrups instead OF sugar
will make victory Just as sweet and
bring 1t much sooner
II you have food conserving plan
or recipe pass II on to your neighbois
and your friends. Be Gin the service
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
LAND FOR SOLDIERS
CABINET OFFICIAL PROPOSES A
COMMUNITY PLAN.
Secretary Lane Is Said to Have Gained
Broad Humanitarian Vision Thru
Associating With Union Printers.

Secretary of the Interior Lane has
initiated most important after-war
measure-the reorganization Of Amer
lean agricultural life thru the installa-
| ton of a system for the placing of re-
turning soldiers upon the farm.
The plan contemplates the estab-
lishment of approximately n million
homes and farms for returning SOL
diers and sailors who desire to take
advantage of the proposition II is
proposed that upon the valuation of
this property the soldier will be re-
quired to pay not more than / or "
per cent until he, thru his own initia-
tive, has reclaimed the property by
payments to the government, extend
ing over a long period.
Secretary Lane also advocates the
installation of community plan
schemes which will make it possible
for the economic development and the
scientific operation Of the farm. An
expert director in agriculture, fruit
growing and stock raising will be as
signed to n given area, who will dis
seminate practical information to the
farm occupants. II is proposed that
the states shall provide the lands in
addition to the governmental domains.
and the government is to build the
houses. roads and all essentials neces-
sary for successful agricultural oper-
alton.
The Senate committee on public
lands has reported favorably bill to
make an appropriation to survey and
classify all unentered lands of the
United States and other unused lands
with view to disposing of them in
line with the ideas advocated by Sec
retary Lane.
This far-reaching economic scheme
means much, Secretary Lane insists,
for the future stability of our coun-
try. His advocacy of such meritor-
ious and humanitarian undertaking is
unquestionably largely the result of
his lifelong association with the In
ternational Typographical Union and
his honorary membership and associa-
tion with the International Printing
Pressmen and Assistants Union.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
EMPLOYMENT FOR
BOYS COMING HOME
PRESIDENT WILSON HAS
DEFINITE PROGRAM.
Will Be Laid Before Congress Next
Month in Annual Message and
Deal With Perplexing
Postwar Problems.

When President Wilson delivers his
annual message to Congress early
next month he will sound the keynote
of his program of reconstruction dur
ing the next two years. 1t is believed
practically all of the Presidents re-
construction measures will be enacted
into law before March 4, 1919, at
which time the Democratic party loses
control of the Senate and House thru
the recent election of United States
senators and congressman.
According to press dispatches from
Washington the outstanding theme Of
the Presidents message will be de-
velopment of Americas resources
land, water power and minerals-and
provisions for distribution of these
resources such as will insure fair
share to rich and poor alike.
By one usually well advised it was
indicated that he would advocate the
following in his message as measures
to insure employment for the millions
returning from war zones, camps and
war industries:
Continue uniication of railroads and
canal systems to insure facilities for
all alike.
Protection of the American mer-
chant marine-either by subsidy or
government ownership.
Increased facilities for vocational
education.
Unification of telephone and tele-
graph lines under government con-
troll.
Government development of water
power and mineral lands.
Increased building of good roads.
forestation and reclamation of land
under government direction.
Improvement Of harbors, rivers and
ports.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
SHOPMEN CONFER
CONFERENCE HELD THIS WEEK
BY OFFICIALS IN DENVER
International Officers Leave for WASH
ington; General Meeting to Be Held
With Railroad Administration

President ]. W. Kline of the Inter
national Brotherhood of Blacksmiths;
Martin F. Ryan, president 1nterna-
tional Brotherhood of Railway Car
men; C. NJ. Jewell, acting president of
the Railway Department of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor, were in
Denver Monday and Tuesday of this
week.
A conference of Division No l.,
Railway Department of the A. F. of
l., comprising all the shop systems
west of Chicago, held conference in
this city during the time the inter
national officers were here
W. j. McCluskey of Denver, repre-
senting the International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers, board member
of Division 1, with others, left Den
yer Wednesday for Washington, where
a general conference of Divisions Nos.
1, and 5, the eastern, central and
western federated railroad shop sys-
tens, is to be held and later take up
some matters with the National Rail-
road Administration.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
DIES OF INFLUENZA
LOUIE r. SHULTZ. MEMBER OF
ENGINEERS NO. 1.
Was Employed at ID. & X. G. Shops
and Leaves Widow and Five Chill
drcn: Union to Help.

Louie Raemer Shultz, a prominent
member of Steam and Operating En-
gineers Local Union No. /, died at
his home, 81 Galapago street. Mon
day, aged "a, following an attack of
influenza. For several years he had
been employed in the Denver 4 Rio
Grande shops. Funeral services were
held Wednesday afternoon at his
fathers home, sal Elati street. inter
ment taking place in Paramount ceme-
terry.
Deceased leaves widow and five
children, the oldest being II years of
age. The widow and the eldest child
are in delicate health. This is\pne of
the sad cases that come OCCASIONALLY
in a workingman's home, as the widow
and children are left without an in
come, only sufficient insurance being
carried to pay funeral expenses.
However, the members of Local No.
/ have arranged to furnish aid for the
family until such time as the widow
and children may be able to earn a
livelihood.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
STRIKE ENFoRcEs AN AWARD.

Accept the award or face strike"
was the ultimatum presented to the
Memphis street car company by it's
organized motormen and conductors
The company quickly agreed to pay
wage award Of the national war labor
board. When the award was an
nounced company officials assumed a
foxy" position, and stated that as
the decision was made by a sectioa
Of the board, it did not voice the en-
tire membership. A wire from WASH
ington and the mems solidity dispelled
this illusion.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
WANT REAL COMPENSATION.
Arizona Trade Unions Defeat Program
Of Employers.

Trade unionists in Arizona are jubi-
liant over their success in defeating
proposed compensation amendment to
the state constitution by an over
whelming vote. The plan was urged
by mine operators and the American
mining congress.
1t was combatted by organized
workers who rallied to the support of
the Arizona State Federation of La
Dor. In condemning the plan the State
Federation called on mine operators
to withdraw their proposal and unite
with the workers in drafting a salts
factory compensation law. This sug-
gestion was ignored.
The mine owners defeat has been
most emphatic and the trade unionists
again announce their willingness to
join in plan to expand the theory
of workmcn's compensation on the ba-
sis Of approximate justice to those
who are killed and injured in indus
try.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
RAILROAD UNIONS RECOGNIZED

AS result of meeting of Penn
sylvania railroad officials and general
chairmen of all shop crafts on that
system, the general chairman of the
system federation and each chairman
of the six affiliated crafts have been
granted leave of absence, annual
transportation and the right extended
to represent the members of their re-
spective crafts over. the entire system.
Before the railroad system was taken
over by the government it was an
tagonistic to the trade union move
ment.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
THE BULLETIN THANKED
New York. Nov. 16, 1918.

New York, Nov. 16, 1918.
Mr.. Clint c. Houston, Editor Labor
Bulletin, 1924 Curtis Street, Den
yer, Colo.
Dear Mr.. Houston: On behalf of
the National Civil Service Reform
League, l wish to thank you for your
cooperation in the Colorado campaign
for the civil service amendment L
congratulate you on the splendid re-
suits of the articles you published.
The enactment of this amendment,
however, is but the first step in estab-
fishing the merit system in Colorado.
1t will be necessary for the citizens of
the state to maintain vigilance to see
that the expressed will of the people
is effectively executed. This is proved
by the experience of other states and
by the unfortunate experience of Colo
RADIO with previous civil service reform
legislation.
l am glad to hear from Miss Elfred
Johnstone, our field secretary, that IT
is intended to keep the Colorado wom-
ems committee intact, for the purpose
of securing the enforcement of the new
amendment. The league hopes to keep
| in close touch with Colorado in this
work and will be ready at all times to
cooperate further in any way in which
| its services can be useful.
In sincere appreciation Of your in
terest, am.
Very truly yours.
GEORGE T. kEYES,
Secretary National Civil Service Re
form League.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
THE MoToRMAN WAS GREEN

At the investigation of the cause
of the disaster on the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company's lines, which killed
and injured nearly 200 passengers, a
company official testified that the mo-
torman who handled the train received
only two and one-half hours instruc-
ton. The train was in charge of the
green motorman, following a strike
because the company refused to ac-
cept an award of the national war la
Dor board reinstating twenty-nine un-
ionists.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
NEW BUILDINGS ARE PLANNED.

Builders in New York City are
waiting to proceed with 5000, 900 900
home construction. Hearings before
the building committee of the state
council of national defense and the
mayors committee showed that home
construction to this amount is con-
templated. The projects include one
family houses and large apartment
houses. About one-third of the money
will be used for the latter type Of
dwelling.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
STATE EMPLOYEES
WANT TO HOLD ON
ORGANIZE FOR PROTEC-
TON UNDER NEW LAW.
Question Of Being Able to Hold Posi-
tions Raised by Various Interpre-
tations Under Civil Service
Amendment.

Two thousand employees of the state
affected by the new civil service law
have perfected an organization to pro-
cure Legislation when the Colorado
general assembly eonvenes next jan
uary. Practically all the present job
holders are Democrats.
Persons representing every depart
ment, with offices at the capitol, and
most Of the commissions, assembled
a the Democratic Club and took pre-
liminary steps to see that the en-
ployes in the Offices of the outgoing
Democratic officials were protected
equally with others.
New Era for Employees.
There are leaders among the Dem
ocrats and Republicans who see in the
enforcement of the new amendment to
the constitution a new era for state
employees, with patronage dwindling.
political prestige curtailed and the de-
mands of the central and local commit
tees Of both parties ignored in cam
paigns.
The enforcement of the provisions,
which the legislature is asked to rati-
fy thru proper legislative act, would
mean the retention of virtually all OF
the Democratic employees when the Re-
publicans take up the reigns OF ad-
ministration. The state senate is
Democratic, while the house is Re-
publican.
Appointments Are Discussed.
Lawyers disagree as to whether the
present governor should appoint the
commission Of three or let the incom-
ing governor create the body after the
legislature has passed laws TO estab-
lish the method Of administration.
Rumors at the capitol this week
were that the members would be ap-
pointed before Governor Julius c. Gun
ter retires from office, and that one
of them will be n woman. The po-
litical aspect will be two Democrats
and one Republican, il is reported. Or
ganized labor will present a claim
for representation on the board.
Governor Gunter has not expressed
his views in the matter. and Will not
until after he has received an opinion
as to whether the amendment is self
executing and makes il mandatory
upon him to name the members Of the
civil service commission.
Amendment Clause Cited.
In the organization meeting of the
employees to protect their interests 1t
was suggested by someone that those
employed in the state auditors Of
fee, the treasurcr's Office and the at
torncy generals Office would be with
out protection when the Republican
officials assumed Office.
By agreement it was decided that
funds should be raised to protect the
interests of all and counsel engaged
TO resist removal. The following pro-
vision was read as authority for any
such contemplated action:
"All persons holding positions in the
classified service as herein defined
when this section takes effect shall
retain their positions until removed
under the provisions Of the laws en-
acted in pursuance hereof"
Five employees were selected to act
ms n committee to raise funds and to
extend the scope Of the organization
to every judicial district and every
county court Of the state. Repre-
sentatives from two outside counties
attended the initial gathering.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
A FAIR EXCHANGE.

Maid (from next door)-"Mr. Jones
sends his compliments, and would you
please shoot your dog, MS it keeps him
awake?"
Mr.. Snapp-"Give my respects to
Mr.. Jones and tell him shall greatly
daughter and burn her piano" Dos
ton Transcript.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
PRESIDENT SIGNS DRY" BILL.

President Wilson Thursday signed
the emergency agricultural appropria-
ton bill with its Legislative rider pro-
viding for national prohibition from
next July l until the American army
is demobilized.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23

A cynical bachelor says that when
a girl asks time to consider she wants
to consider her chances Of getting an
other fellow.-Boston Transcript.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23
HURRY CALL FOR DOCTORS.

Il saw by the paper that at one
station in France Salvation Army girls
make and serve 1000 doughnuts day
to our soldiers"
Egbert-"Well, | saw they were
calling for more doctors and nurses
over there"-Yonkers Statesman
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23

Tell 'em you saw it in The Bulletin.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-23

Tell EN- you saw it in The Bulletin.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-23
Moody

a wedding, which will come
az complete surprise 10 a large
number of friends in the Gau.
took place in Bristol Sunday
afternoon at four o'clock, when
Miss Golden Stemper, of Chat
tanooga, who for some time has
held il position in the general
offices of the Interstate Rail.
road, became the bride of Mr..
NJ. e. Moody, auditor of the
same company. Rev. Leslie,
OF Bristol, was the officiating
minister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moody returned
to the Gap Sunday night, where
they will make their home.
they were accompanied to
Bristol by Miss Ruby Tourne.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-23
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Interstate
Railroad Company will be held
at the Fleischmah House, Alex
andria, Virginia. Wednesday
February Goth, 1918, at 1890
O'Clock p. m. for the purpose of
hearing annual reports, electing
a Board of Directors, and trans
acting such other business as
may properly come before the
meeting.
II. b. PRICE,
Secretary.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-23

II. s. Il. Morrison, II. l.. Miller,
khrl Stoehr, j.. l.. Mccormick,
Q. Q. Cochran, l.. T. Winston,
Henry Morrison, Is. E. Rhoads,
}. A. Gilmer, Geo. l.. Taylor,
h. a. w. Skeen, NJ. F. Aron-
hime, G.. +. Sutton, NJ. Skunk,
II. ~. Alexander, w. T. Good
loe, X. b. Alsover, Sally a.
Bailey, Mrs. Q. f. Blanton,
Misses Williams, IIiner and
Maxwell.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-23
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the
stockholders of The Virginia
Coal and Iron Compa ny, will
be held at theFleischman House
Alexandria, Virginia, Wednes-
day, February Goth, 1918, n,
twelve O'Clock Noon, for the
purpose of hearing annual re
ports, electing n Board OF Di.
rectors, and transacting such
other business az may properly
come before the meeting.
W. G. KENT,
Secretary
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-23
Fuel Regula-
tons

Under the fuel regulations,
put in force by the United
States government last week,
from now until March % all
merchantile stores will be closed
on Mondays, except those sell
ing food, which Will be allowed
To remain open until twelve
O'Clock.
All shoppers should govern
themselves accordingly.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-23
Afternoon Party for Visitors

Mrs. Herbert Iienkel was the
lovely hostess to a large number
OF her friends Friday afternoon
at the Monte Vieta Hotel from
four O'Clock to six o'clock, com
plimentary to Mrs. William II.
Wren, of Chilhowie, who will
spend some time in the Gap, and
Mrs. William 7. Alsoyer, of
Charlotte, n. G., who was the
guest of Mrs. II. b. Alsover.
The afternoon was spent in
knitting, during which Mrs.
Wren, who is an accomplished
musician, aud her attractive lit
tie daughter, Rosalaid, delight
ed the guests with number of
instrumental and vocal solos. a
little reading by Master William
Wren, Jr., was also enjoyed.
a delicious luncheon W S
served to the guests at the close
of the afternoon, followed by
coffee and cake.
Those present were Mesdames
Wm. Ii. Wren, of Chilhowie,
VIM. I. Alsover, of Charlotte,
n. c., E. j. Prescott, D. B..
Pierson, j. w. Kelly, AK.
Morrison, l.. 0. Petit, j. B..
Ayers, Otis Mouser, g. L. Rowe,