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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
AMNESTY is URGED
FOR FIGHTING MEN
ALL oFFENsEs COMMITTED BY
SOLDIERS EXCEPT FELONY
MAY BE coNpoNEp.
MANY 0UTRAGES ARE CHARGED
spanish lnquisitlon Not a Mark to
Some Of the Cruelties Practiced
Against Our Men In France"

Washington, Complete amnesty for
all soldiers, sailors and marines con
vlcted by court martial except those
whose offenses would be felony un.
der federal statutes, was proposed in
bill introduced by Senator Chamber.
lain, Oregon, and referred to the mill.
tary committee.
The stories coming to me-" said
Senator Chamberlain in statement
to the senate many OF them being
verified. OF the outrages being commit.
ted against young men through the
fundamentally of the courts martial
are so horrible that some legislation
ought to be acted upon to obtain re.
lief.
Il want the people to understand
the terror inflicted upon our young
men by these sentences and also the
cruelties practiced against them.
THE Spanish inquisition was not
mark to 8 of the cruelties prac.
ticed against these soldiers in
France"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
Here is the invitation which is sum.

Here Is the invitation which is sum.
noning Republican senators to the
white house to discuss the treaty OF
peace and the league of nations: MY
Dear Senator: Matters OF SO great
a consequence are now under con.
sideration that l would very much ap.
preciate an opportunity to have a talk
with YOU aboat the treaty and all that
II involves. Sincerely yours, Wood.
row Wilson.
The new Pacific fleet has left Old
Point Comfort, and is on its way to
Pacific waters. under the command
Of Admiral Rodmsn.
A dispatch from Coblenz says that
two attempts were made recently to
assassinate Major George Cockriel,
provost marshal general OF the Amer.
lean forces in Germany Two shots
were fired from the rear at the pro
vost marshal, The Germans proved
better runners than marksmel, as they
mase good their escape.
The murder by Mexican bandits Of
Peter Catr =. an American citizen,
July I. near tie town of Wales in the
Mexican state of San Luis Potosi has
been reported 10 the state department.
The infantry divisions will be mum.
bered 81 TO Sc, inclusive, instead OF
26 TO ~ as during the war The mum.
bers up to and including SO are re.
served for regular army divisions most
OF which would be created only in the
event OF war. Plans for the regular
organization call for cavalry division
recruited from the entire country, but
also stationed in Texas.
The national guard reorganization
plans as announced make no immedi.
a provision for the special arms and
auxiliary services, such as tank corps
and air service. these having been laid
aside temporarily.
Organization OF the extra cavalry di.
vision provided for in the war depart.
meni plans for the national guard will
be pushed vigorously, It was stated.
There is no anticipation that the six.
teen divisions of infantry, CORES.
ponding TO the war organization of the
state forces, will be completed this
year, but efforts will be made to get
the cavalry unit six regiments OF
which will be raised in Texas, in con.
dition TO be modified against any
emergency
A farm colony. in which to care for
1900 Russian children left to run wild
and starye during the disorder in their
country, has been established by the
Red Cross at Lake Torogyak. in wes-
tern Siberia. Houses whose owners
have died or fed have been taken ov.
er by the Red Cross workers, and the
children, gathered up through the Ural
are being fed and clothed.
The lake mentioned is near Ufa Rus
stan authorities are cooperating in
the work.
General Pershing will return to the
United States in August and appropri
ate exercises in welcome to the Ameri.
can commander at a joint COMPRESSION.
al session Is being planned This was
made known when Representative
Caldwell, of New York. appeared be.
fore the house rules committee and
urged early action on his resolution
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
CONGRESS UPHoLDS RIGHT OF
HOME STORAGE OF LIQUORS.

washington prohibition en-.
iorcement hill. drastic provisions and
all, was adopted section by section by
the house. but mans right to store
liquor in his home stood up against
all attacks. On the final count, only
three votes were recorded in favor of
an amendment to make home posses.
sion of intoxicants unlawful.
After all perfectng amendments
had been adopted and others designed
to make the bill less severe were
bowled over in a chorus Of Noes" an
attempt was made to adjourn over
night. This prevailed.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
GOVERNMENT PREPARING
TO TAKE VIGOROUS ACTION

Galveston, Textile Carranza gov.
eminent is preparing to assert full
control in the oil regions and reduce
the power OF unattached bandit
groups by sending 5000 infantry, one
or more battalions of machine guns,
II to Is airplanes, and five batteries
OF field artillery into the .Tampico
field according to announcement here
by Meade Fierro, the Mexican consul.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
INTEREST KEEN ON DISPOSAL
OF GERMAN PROPERTY HERE

observation-disclosures people are
interested in about s60O,OoO,o0O i'm
the hands Of the alien enemy property
custodian Of the United States. Amer
lean citizens are interested in about
slOO,OO0,00O held in like manner In
Germany. The peace treaty provides;
that Germany shall return the Ameri-
can property and that the German
property in America be liquidated 500
1t can be used to pay claims against
Germany.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
steII Gets HIS Man.

Deputy Marshal J. p Stell arrested
James Whitaker, wen known white
man who lives about six miles south
Of Raleigh, on charges Of retailing, re-
moving and concealiug whiskey. Whit
aker, who is past middle age, gave
bond in the sum OF $1,000 and was
released pending preliminary hearing
before United States Commissioner
Bachelor.
Whitaker was away from home, IA
Raleigh, and the officers waited I'M
I'll the wee sma' hours Of the morn
ing for him to return.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
ANOTHER SERIOUS BRANCH OF
NEUTRALITY Is PERPETRATEU

Washington.-The most serious Of
the recently growing list OF attacks
on Americans in Mexico came to light
A boat load Of American sailors.
from the u S. s. Cheyenne were held
up in the Temesi river. on July G, nine.
miles east of the city of Tampico, and
the sailors were robbed. The Ameri-
can "a was flying from the boat at
the Il
Although the sailors were fishing.
they were on official duty bringing In
food for their ship, and the American
flag flying from the boat denoted tina,
1t was official business.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
Merchants Mutual Company.

Statesville.-The Merchants Mutual
Fire Insurance Company of North
Carolina, organized by the North Car
DINA Merchants Association for the
benefit of its members, has begun bus.
mess. J Paul Leonard, the secretary
of the new company, returned from
Raleigh, where he delivered in person
the $4,000 guaranty fund Of the com.
pany to the State Insurance Depart
ment, and secured the State license
for the company. The company will
confne its activities to North Caro-
lima.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
GREAT DIRlGlBLE ExPLoDES;
CAUSES DEATH OF TEN PEOPLE

Chicago.-After crushing back and
forth across Chicago's loop district
for hours, dirigible balloon bearing
five persons exploded, the blazing
wreckage crashing through the sky.
light OF the Illinois Trust & Savings
Bank in the financial district. The
police fixed the list OF dead as the
result of the accident at 10.
Three Of the dead were passengers
on board the dirigibe. The others
were employees OF the bank.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
orlaln of Backwards.

The original ''blackguard," or more
properly "back guard" consisted OF
the whole body OF the camp followers
of an army In the field during the wars
of the middle ages. Many Of them
had TO do with food and cooking, and
so they travelled with their pots, pans
and other kitchen utensils, and as,
moreover, to wash while on the march
was difficult matter, 1t is easy to see
how applicable the term became to
these. They were dirty lot and most
OF them thorough rufiians.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
Wisdom In ountatinn

Bartlett. in his Familiar Quota.
tons, gives the following: 1--WE read
of certain Roman emperor who built
n magnificent palace. In digging the
foundation, the workmen discovered
a golden sarcophagus ornamented
with three circlets, on which were In.
scrlbed, I have expended; have
given; have kept; I have possessed /;
| do possess; I have lost; am pun.
lshed. What formerly expended,
have; what / gave away, | have
Costa Romanorum. Tale XVI"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
AMNESTY WANTED FOR
CHARLES A. McANAllY

Washington. Representative Wood
introduced a resolution to grant am.
nesty to Charles A, McAnally, a pri.
yate in the army. who recently was
sentenced to six months imprison.
ment after being found guilty Of
painting the German colors on the
statue erected by the Daughters Of
the Confederacy at Andersonville, Ca,
to Henry Wirz, commander Of me
prison located there in the civil war"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS municipal
authorities are planning the early is.
sue of $250,OCO OF bonds for street,
water, light and sewerage improve
ment. From sl50000 to 100000 Of
this amount vii, be expended on street
paving and Improvements; $4,000 on
water, light and sewerage systems Of
the city, and $4,000 on bridges, said
Mayor John Underwood.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
State Textile School.

The textile school Of the North Car
DINA State College for the sixth time
wins the gold medal which is given
as the highest award for excellence OF
work This is the only school south
of Washington that has been awarded
the medal and 1t is a matter of pride
to know that the awarding has been
SIX times in succession. The medal Is
awarded by the National Association
Of Cotton Manufacturers which is the
largest association of its kind in Amer
lea. Equipment costing $4,000 is now
being installed in the textile building
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
koNENKAMP RESIGNS AS
PRESIDENT OF C. T. u.

Chicago-S. ]. Konenkamp resign
ed as president Of the Commercial
Telegraphers' Union of America. In
his letter to the executive board, ten,
dering his resignation, Mr.. Konen-
kamp said his reasons for this action
are purely personal.
Mr. Konenkamp stated the next
convention OF the telegraphers is
scheduled for October. but might be-
advanced to august His resignation
may not be acted on until that time.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
CHANGE IN FRENCH MINISTRY
is CAUSED BY CRITICISMS

Paris--It was announced IN the
lobby Of the chamber of deputies that
not only will Victor Boret be succeed
ed by Joseph ]. B. e. Noulens as food
minister, but that Albert E, Lebrun.
minister OF the liberated regions, win
bs succeeded by Senator Charles Jou-
mart, now governor of Algeria.
This change is supposed to be dua
to criticisms Of the government IN
Slving reconstruction problems.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
Bella kUN'S LAST SHIP
sURRENDERs TO sERsIANs;

Berlin.--Advices from Budapest say
that during the launching Of the new
Hungarian monitor Marx on Friday
the monitor szamos the last unit OF
the Danube fotilla which had remain
ed loyal to Bella Kun. fed down the
Danube and surrendered to the Ser
bians.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
Farmers to be Shown.

The American Cotton association
expects to see that the farmer is in
formed as to how much cotton is
likely to be produced during the cur
rent season, and also what it costs to
manufacture this cotton in staple cot
ton fabrics and what these abrics are
bringing in the market. Obviously
he producer of the cotton should get
l price for his cotton proportioned to
the price which the manufacturer is
yetting for the cotton goods, after
making due allowance for the cost Of
manufacture.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
Wheat.

The wheat crop has steadily fallen
20 per cent during May and June or
from condition OF % to the present
prospect Of only rs per cent Last
years crop which had identcally the
same condition dropped to ~ per
cent. later proving to be even poorer,
The per cent Of last years crop re-
naming on forms is five per cent. The
forecasted production for the state Is
10.353000 bushels valued at $241 per
bushel
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
PRESIDENT WILSON'S ATTACK
OF ILLNESS is NOT SEVERE

Washington, Wilson was
in a weakened but no wise serious
condition after having spent the day
in bed with acute dysentery. Rear
Admiral Cary T. Grayson, his person.
al physician, said the president had
been in considerable pain during the
day and had been very "uncomfort.
able" Admiral Grayson said h
would insist that Mr.. Wilson remain
IN bed until he had completely re
covered.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
SHORTAGE OF 100000
ADMITTED BY CASHIER

Harrisburg, Pa.-Commissioner OF
Banking John S Fisher, announced
that Ralph T. Meyer, cashier OF the
North Pennsylvania bank OF Phila-
delphia. had admitted to James w.
McBurney. receiver. in charge OF the
bank that there was a shortage Of
100000.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
UPPER SlLESIA TO BE
FREE, GERMANY DECIDES

Breslau. - The Silesian Economic,
News reports that the German govern.
ment has finally agreed that Upper.
Silesia shall become a free state
Gustav Noske, minister OF defense. is
said to be the choice OF the govern
ment to act as It's representative
before the entente commission for
Upper Siles!a.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
FIGHT FOR SHIPS IN SOUTH
MADE BY MARINE ASSOCIATION

Washington,-The National Mer-
chants Marine Association is making
fight for more ships for the South.
The full force OF the association
is back OF the movement for fair
distribution Of the vessels of she
emergency feet corporation to the
various ports OF the United States. -
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
LATE REPORT ON
TAR HEEL CROPS
CROP OUTLOOK is PROMISING
IN NEARLY EVERY SECTION
OF THE STATE.
FACTS AND NOT GUESS WORK
The Forecasted Production OF Corn ls
6S,9ceoo0 Bushels, Valued At
Around $500 Per Bushel.
Raleigh

The scarcity and Indifference of our
labor has reduced the acreage and in.
creased tenantry. The seasons have
not been favorable for the best effects
Of commercial fertilizers. due to ex-
cess moisture or drought and to cool
temperatures There is a good chance
yet, especially after the rain occurring
n most counties about the time Of
his report The cultivation has been
favored by the dry weather 90 per
cent chopped weed averaged nine
inches high now about 10.
Although farm labor Is short and
Inefficient most sections OF North
Carolina have crop outlooks that are
very encouraging Cotton shows
condition foremost among the cotton
states. The wheat condition. how.
ever, has tumbled considerably during
juno Corn has very bright pros
pect with an increased acreage Oats
are good and the sweet potato crop
promises well This prospect is espe.
cially favorable when compared with
other southern states whore excessive
rains the boil weeyil and labor .nd!.
tons seem to be much more trying
than in the Tar Heel" state.
This is the inform zion based on
July list conditions just issued by the
Cooperative Crop Reporting service
which secures the official crop est.
mates for beth the United States and
state departments of agriculture un.
dor the supervision Of Frank Parker
field agent. The estimates are not
made merely by guessing" but are
based on hundreds Of reports from re-
liable reporters located over the state
in proporti'i to the agricultural II
DDrtance Of counties
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
Drastic Measures to Stop Speeding.

Asheville,-Asheville officers are
waging a heavy war on reckless
drivers and speeders of the city who
still insist on driving over the 81, O00,.
900 roads of Buncmobe county in d
dangerous manner. Roy Parker is a
good example of the stringent meas
ures which are being dealt out to the
dangerous drivers. He was fined IS
and lost his drivers license for per
iod of four years because he was tn,
cause Of wreck by his speeding
Other drivers are being fined an
dealt with in the same manner.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25

Greensboro.--T. R. Poole, a young
white man, employed as engineer at
the Guilford hotel, was electrocuted
while working or the motor which
operates the passenger elevator. The
machinery had gone wrong in some
way and he was investigating the
cause, when it is thought he accident.
ally touched live connection.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25

Shelbys-On account of strong op-
position to bond issue for a county
memorial hospital, those favoring the
erection Of an institution as a memor.
ial to Cleveland county's soldiers Of
the recent war and for the care of pa
tents, asked the county commission
ers in special session to call off the
election, which was done.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25
Corn.

The North Carolina corn crop shows
an increase OF two per cent acreage
over last years, with a condition Of
50 per cent Of normal The coastal
and mountain counties show the best
conditions, the piedmont belt being 10
Per cent poorer in condition than the
extremes The iorecasted production
is SO $4,000 bushels valued at si95
per bushel
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25

Asheviue.-Tho annual conference
of the Southern Epworth league
openal Tuesday night at Lake Juna..
liska with large attendance and VIII
continue for one week, during which
time many Of the most prominent
leaders of the league work will speak
to tina delegates attending the sonven-
ton.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25

Winston-Salem.-Miss Louise Hol.
land, young lady who ran over An.
drew Loggins, nine year old boy
here, causing almost instant at
was given hearing in the municipal
court and after hearing the eviden
Judge Vogler declared the accident
unavoidable and dismissed the indict-
ment.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25

Washington, Special 1.-The North
Carolinians divided upon the dayl h,
saving veto message. Representative,
Webo, Weaver and Robinson supoor
ed Che President and Representatives
kitchin, Crimson, Pou, Stedman, God.
win, and Doughton opposed him.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25

Monroe.-Indi,ations of the pres.
ence Of high Grade Of copper ore
was found at a depth of 100 feet il
the course Of drilling a well on the
farm of W. L. Hemby recently, &C.
cording to word received here.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-07-25

Raleigh.-Tls Bakersvlle MILNE,
Light and Powc; company, Of Bakers.
vile, is chartered with $4,000 capital
authorized and $4,000 subscribed by
+. 7. league, G. G. Ellis and Others
The Irish standard., 1919-03-01
order fer cresatsrs u Prese..t c,,.-..
No. siios.

ORDER ssr crssstsss - Prese.s o1s..s,
. No. 3iaos.
State Of Minnesota, County Of Henne-
PIN. Probate Court
In the Matter Of the Estate Of \Axel
Stolander. Deceased.
Letters of administration. on the Es-
tate OF Axel Sjolander, deceased, late
ct ct uta.sty The County Of Hennepin and State
M. Amor Of said county and state:
II IS ordered, That six months be
and the same is hereby allowed from
ana after the date of this order, in
Wmcn all persons having claims or de-
mands against the said deceased are
bate Court Of said County Of Of Hennepin
for examination and allowance, or be
1t is further ordered. That the frst
Tuesday in September, 1918. at 10
o'clock a.; m. at special term of said
Rronate c9qrt ,h to-, to be he1d at the Court
said county, be and the same is here
by appointed as the time and place
when and where the said Probate Court
will examine and adjust said claims
and demands.
And it is further ordered, That no.
tice, of such hearing be given to all
estate by forthwith publishing this or
der once in each week, for three sue
cessiye weeks in the Irish Standard,
a newspaper printed and published in
said county. 8 s/..'f.., !
ra5a Rated J.; at M Minneapolis this 4th day of
- BY the Count: -. ::
Feb. 22-Mar. 8. :. :: =.
The Irish standard., 1919-03-01
T. H. MERRIAM,
Attorney,
1877 Plymouth Building,
Minneapolis, Minn..
Feb. 22-Mar. 20,

Order for Hearing Final Account and
Petition for Distribution.
State of Minnesota, County of Henne-
pin. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Nicholas
Daw, Decedent.
On receiving, and filing the final ac-
eeunt Of the Administrator Of the estate
and for a decree assigning the Residue
of said estate to the persons by law,
entitled to the same
It 1s Ordered, That all persons inter-
a ca%rt estate before a said
e Of March. 1918. At ten o'clock in TIE
Court House at Minneapolis, in said
County, then and there to show cause,
If any there be why said account should
not be allowed and said estate should
not pc distributed as prayed for in said
petition. -
And It Is Further Ordered, That no.
tice of such hearing be given by pub
fishing this order once in each week for
three successive weeks, prior to said
day of hearing in the Irish Standard,
newspaper printed and published in said
count county, and "a, by mailing a copy Of this
decedent when their address is known own
or can be. ascertained by due diligence,
at least fourteen (14) days before the
date Of said hearing, unless notice is
February, 1919.
By the Court:
JOHN "A. DAHL.
VIM. D. JAMESON,
433 Endicott Bldg,
st. Paul, MINI.
The Irish standard., 1919-03-01

Order for Hearing Petition for Letters
OF Administrations.
No. 21610.
state of Minnesota, County Of Henne-
pin. In Probate Court,
In the Matter of the Estate of Lillian
Murphy, Decedent
On receiving and fling the petition
OF Joseph c. Murphy of Hennepin Coun-
ty, Minnesota, praying that Letters Of
administration on said estate issue to
It is ordered, That, said petition be
heard and that all persons interested
in said matter appear before this Court
at 10 a. M, at the Probate Court in
the Court House at Minneapolis, in said
County, and then, or as soon thereafter
as said petition can be heard, show
cause, if any there be, why said petit
tion should not be granted.
And it is further ordered, That no.
tice lice: of such hearing be given BY pub
fishing this order once in each week
for three successive weeks, prior to
said day of hearing, in the irish STAN
dard, newspaper printed and pub.
lished in said County.
Dated at Minneapolis this 18th day
By the Court:
JOHN A. DAHL
Judge Of the Probate Court.
Feb. 22-Mar. 8.