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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
CIRCUIT JUDGE IN
FAVOR COTTON TAX
cONSTlTUTiONoLITY OF TAX OF
rs CENTS A BALE UPHELD
BY JUDGE ALLEN.
GOES 70 The SUPREME COURT
"'f II Isn't constitutional u Ought to
Be-" Judge Allen Said When the
Argument Had Been Completed.

The governor, the Board of Agricul.
ture and the State warehouse superin.
tendent won the first round in the
fight in the courts to compel the State
Tax Commission to provide the ma.
chirery for collecting the twenty five
cent per bale tax on cotton levied by
the Price warehouse act. II required
all day to argue the constutionality
of the act in Wake Superior Court.
Judge Oliver II. Allen heard the case
and late in the afternoon signed an
order directing the Tax Commission
to promulgate rules and regulations
TOR the collection Of the tax.
The hearing before Judge Allen pre-.
sented a unique situation by reason Of
the Illness Of Associate Justice George
Brown, who will hardly sit on the
case. Judge Allen having held the
act to be constitutional, II will re-
qu're three-fourths Of the upper court
to reverse him. II the supreme court
divides evenly when the case goes up
for hearing the judgment in the low.
er court will stand.
III II isn't constitutional it ought
to be-" Judge Allen said from the
bench when the argument had been
concluded.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
To report on Prison Management

The states prison authorities are
rounding up the report on the inves-
tigation Of the charges that we're filed
with the National Prison Relief Asso'
chiffon. Of Washington recently by an
exconvict. who served term In
prison and then loaded up the asso-
citation officers with dope on the
way OF charges against the manage.
ment OF the prison quarters at the
safe farm that caused the assocla.
ton to call on Governor Beckett to
investigate.
II will be remembered that the sec.
rotary of the association intmated
to the governor ir writing Of the
charges, that II the state authorities
did not act promptly in an investiga-
tion, call would he made upon the
federal authorities for a look in as to
the North Carolina prison cond it'ons.
While the reply OF Governor Beckett
to this communication was never Civ
en- to the press, il is safe to assume
that In addition to assuring the as
ISOLATION that North Carolina would
look we'll into her prison affairs and
correct any abuses. any talk Of fcd
cr7l or any other outside intervention
would be sharply resented and resist.
cd
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
To Develop Air Service.

Capt Charles ]. Glidden, an officer
in the U, s. Air Service, Military
Aeronautics, stated in Washington,
this week:
All men who wish to take part in
the development Of the nations air
service as an aviator or drigible bal.
loon pilot, chauffeur, mechanic or
work at some thirty other trades re-
CURED in the air service, by sending
their name and address Immediately
to the Department Air Service Officer,
l04 Broad street, New York, N. Y,
will receive an important communica-
ton on the subject which | have pre-
pared, after serving as an officer sew
eral months in the United States army
flying school at Southfeld. Americas.
Georgia, and the United States army
balloon school at Fort Omaha, Ne
braska." ...
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
LEAGUE MADE PART.
OF PEACE TREATY.
GUT LITTLE ARGUMENT AND NO
DissENsioN MARKS FINAL
GOAL TO SUCCESS.
ITALY WAS NOT REPRESENTED
When Decision Was Taken Mr.. VII
san Was Surrounded and Con-
graduated by Delegates.

Paris.-The covenant of the league
II nations in revised form, moved by
President Wilson, was adopted by
the peace conference In plenary SEES.
sion without a dissenting vote and
without amendment.
The Presidents motion also named
Sir James Eric Drummond as secre.
tary-general OF the league and provid
ed for committee to inaugurate the
league. Thus one OF the notable
works OF the conference passes its
final stage and is Incorporated In the
peace treaty.
Italy was not represented at the
session, but the name Of Italy appears
as one OF the members Of the league
in the covenant as finally adopted.
Nine labor principles were adopted
for insertion in the treaty.
The session adjourned without con.
sidering the report on responsible.
Tics, WoNuiHs tOI TIC u idi VI tuC ioi
mer German emperor by five judges
from the great powers. This report
was handed in by the council Of four
and embodies In the peace treaty a
provision for the former emperor's
prosecution
For the first time at the conference
sessions Italy was not represented
and the five seats Of Premier Orlando
and his colleagues at the right OF M.
Clemenceau, the presiding officer, re.
manned vacant. The other delega-
lions presented full ranks. and the
scene was stirring as the French pre-.
mier opened the session.
When the decision W as taken Pres.
ident Wilson was surrounded by dele.
gates and friends who congratulated
him on the constitution Of the league
which he had steered past many
quicksands.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Germany has instructed the Argen.

Germany has instructed the Argen-
tine government to deliver interned
German steamers to the United States
and the American embassy has an
nounced its readiness to take over the
vessels.
Reconstruction Of the national guard
was actually started when the war
department, through the bureau Of
militia affairs, authorized the organi-
zation OF seven regiments and one
extra battalion Of infantry, one squad
ron of cavalry and eighteen com.
panies Of coast artillery. The state OF
New York was authorized to raise four
regiments of infantry, one squadron
of coast artillery. New Jersey was
authorized to organize one regiment Of
infantry and two companies of coast
artillery, Ohio two regiments of in.
fantry and Oregon one battalion of in
fantry and four companies of coast
artillery.
rdhulc VI tllc dlicu poWcio " IA
vite Mexico to participate in the con-
ference of neutrals at Paris has arous'
ed President Carranza to bitter resent
ment, which has been enhanced by the
incorporation of recognition of the
Monroe doctrine in the covenant Of
the league Of nations without consul
taton with Mexico, can foreign office
disavowing adherence to the Monroe
doctrine and announcing the With
drawal of the Mexican representative
in France,
The general opinion in Washing
ton circles is that the making of peace
will be somewhat delayed by the ital-
ian incident
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
School Bond Issue Proposed.

Wilmington.-The school teachers
officials and others have decided e.
propose bond issue OF $325.000 10,
enlargement Of the school facilities O.
city and county, and will Immediately
proceed with the necessary steps T.
have an election called by the county
commissioners. Last year New Han
over voted S2500Oo for this pnrpos'
and half Of that amount is still un
sold. The schoo! buildings are de-
ciared crowded to capacity now, anf
IL compulsory education was enforced
II is claimed .aat accommodations
for the excess students could not be
provided.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
THE EYES OF THE WORLD
ARE AGAIN FIXED ON ROME

Paris.-The world is awaiting for
definite news from Rome regarding
Premier Orlando's plans for emerging
from the impasse resulting from the
Fiume intransigience.
All eyes in Paris are turned toward
the German delegates who are doing
their best to appear as distinguished
guests. rather than the emissaries Of
a beaten nation.
The Temps Berlin correspondent
sends an interview with Professor
Schuceking. In which the professor,
who always was the ardent enemy Of
the pan-Germans, says:
This epoch OF German history Is
dead and buried II was the epoch OF
Bismarck based upon force. II was
also the pooh of Prussia and The lat.
ters downfall liberated the father
land. We hope to bury at Versailles
also the old regime based on the mega.
tive, sterile idea n European cquili
brium and erect In Its place a society
Of nations"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
More Calls for Aid.

Three applications for federal road
aid made under the old commission
have been approved by the United
States bureau OF public roads. State
Highway Engineer Falls announced
The first project. in which the
agreement is approved. is project No
49, Montgomery county, for 1913
miles OF road. The estimated cost is
$4,000, and the federal aid involved
$4,000.
Project No. 10. Wilkes county. is also
fully approved. The proposed road
is 17.6 miles long. and will cost $101,.
$50. "he government aid amounts to
$4,000.
The statement for project No. IS,
Forsyth county, for a road 1877 miles
long, was also approved The federal
aid totals s26,400 for the project,
which will cost in all s60.335.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
REVELATION OF HORRORS
DONE IN UNHAPPY RUSSIA

London-Official revelation Of bar
barities more revolving than any con.
ceived during the inquisition, is con.
tanned in a collection Of reports by
British diplomatic representatives In
Russia compiled 70 portray the con.
dltions in that country during the b.
shevist regime Of the last two years,
which has just been presented to par.
lament by command Of His Majesty
King George.
The collection includes photographs
Of unnamable atrocities and the de.
scriptions Of the cruelties and afro
cious practices, the murder, rapine,
chaos and starvation that has prevail.
ed in the distorted country since the
Use OF bolshevism are officially attest.
ed in all cases by competent wit.
nesses.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Prison Farm Protest.

Farmers Of the Mount Vernon
School District appeared before Cox.
ernor Beckett to protest against the
location OF the state prison farm on
the site Of Camp Polk as proposed by
certain landowners in that section to.
rether with the RAleirh Chamber Of
Commerce and f1vorablv viewed by
tho state prison board The half doz
en- farmers who talked with the gov.
ernor and who were referred bv him
to the state prison hoard, pointed ont
that the establishment Of the farm
there would split I'M the country com.
munity. DESTROY the school district
and seriously disrupt community life
The Mount Vernon school district
enjoys ten-erade school which
teaches eight months in the year This
school. together with the church and
the cemetery would be located within
the confines Of the camp.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02

Naturalization can be best
ascribed to our own neglect or
carelessness. When the organs fail
in the discharge Of their duties,
the putrefactive germs set in and
generate toxins-actual poisons,
which fill ones own body.
Sleepiness after meals, flushing
Of the face, extreme lassitude, bill
iousness, dizziness, sick headache,
acidity of the stomach, heartburn,
offensive breath, anemia, loss Of
weight and muscular power, de-
crease Of vitality or lowering of
resistance to infectious diseases,
disturbance Of the eye, dyspepsia,
indigestion, gastritis, many forms
Of catarrh, asthma, ear affections
and allied ailments result from
auto-intoxication rself-poisoning.
Take castor oil, or procure at
the drug store, a pleasant vege-
table laxative, called DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets, composed Of
May-apple, aloes and jalap.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
IMPORTANT news
THE WORLD OVER
IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS or THIS
AND OTHER NATIONS FOR
aS' SEVEN GAYS GIVEN
THE NEWS or THE SOUTH
What 10 Taking Place In The South.
land VIII Be Found In
Brief Paragraphs r. e
European

A state Of siege has been proclaim
ed in the important German port of
Hamburg and the suburbs Of Altoona
and Wandsbeck.
There have been serious disturb.
ances at Hamburg. Germany, during
the weekend. A mob plundered the
harbor quarter and FLASHED with the
police, several people being killed and
wounded.
The situation in Bremen has be-
come serious. Advices declare a
state OF siege has been proclaimed by
the senate and that the publication
uf all newspapers, pamphlets and
placards has been prohibited. Pri
yate persons are not allowed to use
the telephones or the telegraph, let
tiers are being censored and the res
taurants, theaters, moving picture
houses and schools have been order
ed closed. ali.
While the American delegates ex
pressed regret over tie temporary
break with the Italians, they appar'
emily were confident that some settle
ment will be effected when Premier
Orlando confers with the Italian par
lament.
Under orders OF the Italian author.
tiles Of occupation in Albania, the
capital of the provisional government,
headed by Turkshan Pasha, has been
transferred from Durazzo to Tirana.
east of Durazzo, according to dis
patches received in Paris from Ath-
ems. Greece.
Horrors among three hundred and
thirty Thousand Armenian refugees on
the border between Russian and Tur.
kish Armenia, are unparalleled among
the atrocities of the great war, ac-
cording to the American committee
for Armenian and Syrian relief
The German government is build
ing and constructing armored cars.
railway engines and guns in upper
Silesia, according to information re-
ceived in Paris from its Munich cor,
respondent.
Jules Vedrines, noted French avi-
ator, was killed when his machine fell
in the department Of Drome, at Par
is, while Vedrines was attempting to
make a nonstop flight from villa Cou-
blay to Rome over route of 700 miles
or more. The mechanician in the ma
chine was also killed
The supreme economic council OF
four will consider proposals to grant
limited supply of raw materials, no
tably cotton, to Germany to enable the
factories there TO start up and to re-
lieve the unemployment which is said
to be at the bottom Of the disorder
in Germany.
After April 25 goods and commodi-
ties may be shipped to the neutral
countries adjoining Germany virtual
ly without restriction, the neutrals
themselves assuming responsibility
against the re-export Of prohibited
wares to Germany
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Center Of Spool Industry.

An industry dealing with small
things, yet Of utmost Importance to the
nations commerce, is the spool indus
try, largely centered In Maine. Spool
factories OF that state In normal times
turn out about 100000 spools an
nually with a market value Of about
S1,0O0,0OO. The best quality of white
birch, from which most of the sp00ls
are made, reaches the factory In bars
usually about four feet long and from
one'half to two and one-half inches
square. The birch Is cut In winter and
allowed to season until June. The
spool-bar mills In Maine turn out about
15,0O0.000 feet Of bars year.
The machines for making spools
are complicated and require skilled
men for their operation, The spools
drop from the lathe at the rate OF one
II second. and must be perfectly uni
form and true.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
! State Summer School.

The Fifth Session Of the State Col
lege Summer School at West Raleigh,
N. c.. which begins on June 10 and
lasts through July % promises to be
notable and successful session. A
faculty of prominent teachers has been
secured and considerable extension
Of the courses has been made largely
for the benefit Of prospective students
and for those students Of the state
college and other colleges who desire
to remove freshman conditions In
mathematics. physics, drawing and
shopwork, or to obtain credit.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Washington

Attorney General Palmer has de-
clined to give an opinion on the legal
fly Of the action Of Southern cotton
growers TO limit their crop this year
in an effort to maintain prices.
No hint has been received in Wash
ington that President Wilson will
yield in the slightest concerning
Fiume and in the opinion of the
Americans at the conference an agree
ment can only be reached by rad
ical change in the Italian attitude.
Premier Orlando of Italy left Paris
for Rome. He was accompanied by
Salvatore Barzlai, General Diaz and
two other members of the Italian mis-
sion.
An American officer arriving in
Paris from Rome says the feeling in
Italy against Americans is very bitter.
He says he was asked to leave cafes
because the proprietors said Italian
officers declined to eat in the same
places with Americans.
A clause has been drafted for in
sertion in the peace treaty fixing the
date for the transition to a state OF
peace sixty days after the signing of
the treaty. If the treaty is signed
about May Is peace will thus become
effective throughout the entire world
on July 10. The purpose OF this pro-
vision is to prevent confusion among
she more than twenty belligerent ma
tions, which might fix different dates
In their various ratifcations. Accord
ing to the present plan each nation
will ratify the treaty according to its
own laws, but all will unite in a COM
mon date which will become a univer-
sal day of peace.
Federal supervision OF child labor,
abolished when the Supreme. court
last year declared unconstitutional the
existing child labor law, was ro-es-
tablished under regulations issued by
the internal revenue bureau, putting
into effect the new revenue acts tax
on child labor products.
Conferences between the railroad
administration and the department OF
commences industrial board will be re-
sumed as soon as Judge Robert S.
..ovett, representing Director General
Hines, has recovered from his recent
illness, it is reiterated by officials OF
both government agencies.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Odd Fellows' Celebration.

The sovereign grand sire Of the
world has issued proclamation call.
ing on Odd Fellows everywhere to ar
range appropriate ceremonies in hon.
or OF the occasion. James A. Clark.
son. grand master Of the jurisdiction
Of South Carolina. has issued an ap.
peal to Odd Fellows in the state to
commemorate the anniversary.
Odd Fellows Throughout the world
will celebrate the Tooth anniversary Of
the founding Of the order with sp-
propriate exercises. The organization
started on It's mission on April 2s.
1919, and on April &c the order will
observe its centennial anniversary.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Studying Malaria Prevention.

Or. b. r. Washhurn. director Of
county health work In North Carolina.
left for Lake Village Arkansas where
for three weeks he will study methods
in use there for preventing malaria.
The anti-mefaria campaign Is being
waged jointly by the International
Board OF Health and the Arkansas
health department. the cooperation
being on the same basis as that exist
ing in this state between the state
board and county health departments.
When DR.. Washburn returns. he will
Toxic hand in directing an anti-ma.
lrria campaign In the counties now
awaiting themselves Of co-operqt!on
with the state health department.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
AII-American Telescope.

Before the war, although America
led the world In the size and excellence
Of Its telescope. II had TO import The
optical glass for making them from
Europe. The necessities Of the war
ed to so rapid development Of op-
deal glass manufacture In this country
That the next giant telescope may lie
nll-American In material and work
canship.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Colonel Cox Declines.

Col. Albert L. Cox, who in his alb.
sence from the city. was unanimously
nominated for the district governor.
shin Of Rotary during the coming
year. has telephoned from Tarboro,
expressing his sincere appreciation OF
the compliment but asking that his
name he withdrawn.
The position involves the supervis.
ion Of all the Rotary clubs In the
states of Virginia North and South
Carolina, and is the highest honor In
the gift Of the clubs composing the
district.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
Cstarrh is local disease, greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
~ composed Of some Of the best tonics
known. combined with some Of the best
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
MEDICINE Is what produces such won.
derful results In catarrhal conditions.
Druggists TIC. Testimonials free.
+. ]. Cheney q Co., Props, Toledo, O.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Child Labor Tax Law.

Miss Emma T. Ward, representing
the child labor division OF the inter
nal revenue department. Washington.
has arrived to put in operation the
tax collecting and inspection machin-
cry for North Carolina. The federal
law being tax Of 10 per cent on the
products of all manufacturing concerns
that employ children under IA years
old, more than eight hours day. She
machinery is understood to be model
ed after the organization that was
formed for administering the federal
child labor law that was declared I'M
constitutional and brings to the state,
It is said. a system Of federal inspec-
ton such as was proposed for the
state labor department bill that the
recent legislature rejected.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Act Is Constitutional.

Washington, (Specian. - Constitu-
tionality OF the North Carolina act Of
1918 designed to protect watersheds
from fire by requiring the burning Of
removal OF trees cut for commercial
purposes within 400 feet of water.
sheds, was upheld by the supreme
court in affirming convictions under
that act Of Fred A. Peerley and W. II.
Crockett
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Another Auto Accident.

Fayetteville.-Jack Crumpler, EN-
ployee of a local music house, face,
rial in recorders court Monday a.
the result OF injuries sustained b.
three persons when he lost control o.
m automobile he was driving on Ha,
street. The car plunged on to side
walk when Crumpler attempted to parl
II and continued for more than 1of
feet before It could be stopped. run
ming down Miss Matte Martin.
school teacher OF Goodwin, a Salvador
Army worker and the latter's little
son.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
New Tourist Hostelry.

Rutherfordton.- Rutherfordton is I,
have a new modern up-to-date tourist
hotel soon. The corporation was
formed. More than $4,000 worth o.
stock has already been subscribed
The total incorporation is $4,000 I
will be located halfway between tow
and the Seaboard depot, on Laura
hill, one Of the most beautiful sites IL
the state for a tourist hotel. The no
tel will contain about rs rooms and
will have running water. shove
baths. lake. swimming pool. tennis
courts, and a baseball park.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
DaIntiness.

Whatever rumors may be afoat from
time to time about the complete dis
I appearance of separate white neck
wear there Is no necessity for being
alauned about them. For separate
neckwear Of the daintiest kind will
endure so long as worian's love for
I the dainty endures. Tosbe sure, there
Are many frocks now made that have
no place fors4the bits Of dainty chif-
ION ana georgette and organdle that
"a by the name Of neclswear, But
eyen more sure Y the fact that most
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
CREWS ARE SELECTED FOR
GREAT ATLANTIC FLIGHT

New York.-The navy department
announced here the personnel OF ths
aviation crews-five men to a plane
who will attempt next month t.
cross the Atlantic In three huge hydro
airplanes. Commander A. C. Read
and Lieut.. Commander P. N. l.. Bel
linger will be the plane commanders
with the first named in general charge
Of the expedition = weeks wait is OF
pected at the Rockaway station.