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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Article Twenty-slx.

Amendments to this covenant will
take effect when ratified by members
OF the league, whose representatives
compose the council and by a major
itv OF the members Of the league
whose representatives compose the
assembly.
Such amendment shall 1.-THE word
not apparently omitted in cable trans.
mission) bind any member OF the
league which signifies its dissent
therefrom, but in that case II shall
cease to be member o, the league.
(Same as the original except that a
majority Of the league instead Of
three-fourths is required for ratifica.
ton of amendments, with the last sem
tence added.)
Annex to the Covenant
One-original members of the
league of nations.
Signatories OF the treaty Of peace:
United States of America, Belgium,
Bolivia, Brazil, British Empire, Can
ada, Australia. South Africa, New
South Wales, India, China, Cuba, Gee
cho-Slovakia, Ecuador, France,
Greece, Guatemala, Haiti Hediaz,
Honduras, Italy. Japan, Liberia. Mica
ragua. Panama. Peru, Poland, Portu-
gal, Rumania, Serbia, Siam, Uruguay
States invited to accede to the GOV.
enant.
Argentine Republic, Chile, Colum.
bia, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway,
Paraguay, Persia, Salvador, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Venezuela.
Two-First secretary general of
the league Of nations (blank).
(The annex was not published with
tha nrioiual draft IF tha rnyauantl
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Article Twenty-Five.

The members OF the league agree
to encourage and promote the estab-
lishment and cooperation Of duly au-
thorized national Red Cross societies
having as purposes improvement Of
health, the prevention of diseases and
the mitigation Of suffering through
out the world.
ENTIRELY new.)
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-05-02
Article Twenty-one.

Nothing in this covenant shall be
deemed to affect the validity Of inter.
national engagements such as treat
les Of arbitrations or regional under
standings like the Monroe doctrine
for securing the maintenance OF
peace.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
King Thanks
America

King Albert. on landing delivered
the following message TO the Ameri-
can people:
at the moment of setting foot on
American soil the King Of Belgium
desires 10 express 20 the people OF
the United States the pleasure with
which he and the Queen are coming
10 its shore at the invitation OF
President Wilson.
"The King brings TO this nation OF
friends testimony of the profound
sentiments of gratitude of his eOun-
trymen for the powerful aid, moral
and material which America gave 10
them in the course Of the war. The
name of the commission for the re-
lief of Belgium will live eternally in
the memory of Belgians. The King
reioieeS in the prospect OF visiting
the cities whose hearts fought with
The cities of Belgium and whose con-
tinued sacrifices knew no measure.
lie is happy that he will meet the
eminent citizens, who animated by
the highest thoughts. placed them
selves at the head OF organizations
for relieving the sufierinas of war.
'The American people, their splcn-
did army aud their courageous navy
nobly and powerfully served great
deal"
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
CARNIVAL GLARE
LURES Children
New Castle Youngsters
Missing After Road Show
Leaves Town
ELKTON POLICE
ON THE WATCH
.nIal 10 mo ErenIne Iollrnal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE. Del, Oct. 2-Thought
TO have been lured by the glare OF the
footlghts and the blare Of the trumpcts
OF al carnival that had been showing
here for the past week, Thomas and
Emma Reese, aged 20 and II years, re-
spectlvely, children OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Reese. OF The strand, are
thought to have gone with the carnival
10 Elkton. Nd. The parents Of the chill
dren have appealed to the Wilmington
police TO locate The children. The ELK
ton. Md. authorities also have been ask
ed to locate and detain the two amateur
show people.
The children had been employed at
the Ferris wheel OF the carnival last
week selling tickets, and late last night,
when the last wagon 'of the carnival
had departed for Elkton. II was learned
that the Reese children We're missing.
Nothing had been heard OF the chill
dren up until noon today, however.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
HERCULES co. TO
STAY IN WILMINGTON
That is if Satisfactory
Quarters Arc Secured,
Says President Durham
CONTINUE AWHILE
IN DU POINT BUILDING

That the Hercules Powder Company
will retain its Offices in Wilmington
for a while at least, was announced to-
day by R. II. Durham, president Of the
Company. Whether the company will
remain in Wilmington permanently de-
pends on the securing OF satisfactory
quarters.
This will be welcome news TO the
hundreds of men and women connected
with the company in the dupont Build
ing and also TO Wilmingtonians gener-
ally. who did not like the idea Of the
company leaving Wilmington because Of
a lack OF adequate office facilities.
The company has arranged to remain
temporarily in the dupont Building,
while il is trying TO secure other office
quarters in this city.
President Durham conveyed the news
in the following statement:
The company has decided to continue
its home offices in Wilmington unless il
shall prove impossible 10 secure salts.
factory permanent quarters. Mean
while, arrangements have been made 10
continue temporarily in the quarters
we now occupy"
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
PREMIER WON'T TALK PEACE
UNTIL BRITISH END STRIKE

sides 20 see that we don't break until
settlement is reached. That Is the
spirit of the negotiations.
Lloyd George yesterday spurned all
attempts al arbitration until after the
men return 10 work
"The situation is very much better
the prospects are good, said q. y.
Barnes, labor member OF the cabinet,
at the close OF the conference, G.. T.
Cramp. president Of the railway union.
declined 10 admit that the outlook Was
brighter.
eve reached no decision. whatever,
he said.
The ministry Of transport announced
that 1000 trains were operated yesier-
day and that double that number Will
be run today. The strikers declare the
figures are exaggerated and That the
railway service Is less than per cent.
of normal
After a conference among representa-
tives OF the railway men today prepara-
tory 10 resumption OF discussions with
the government. J. H. Thomas issued a
statement saying:
"The position is such that we hope
negotiations will be resumed. We are
going 10 Downing street in that spirit
Conditions with regard 10 the food
situation are most encouraging, the
food ministry announced today. Milb
distribution. 10 was stated, was in
creased 10 &C. per cent. OF the normal
yesterday. when $4,000 gallons were
imported into London.
Fifly-four airpanes operated yester-
day IN distributing mail throughout
England.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02

LONDON. Oct. 2 United press).-
Upon the result OF three conferences
,oday hangs the question OF industrial
war or peace In Great Britain Repre-
scntallves OF The railVaymen reas-
sembled at Unity House at ii a. M. to
consult before their meeting with
Lloyd George al noon, when negotla-
tions aiming at a settlement are TO be
resumed. While The railway men were
conference the transport workers
federation continued its meeting,
awaiting the result OF the parley be-
tween Lloyd George and the strikers
delegates.
II negotiations fail, It Is expected the
transport workers Immediately VIII
Join the striking railway employees.
In the meantime, industrial y Sna-
ton prevails in Great Britain- As a
result OF the strikes effect on other
industries. $4,000 men are idle besides
tne railroad employees. This number
Comprises 100000 miners, 10000 iron
and steel workers. 10000 tlnplate
workers, 10000 textile operatives, 4O,-
600 dockhands and 10000 engineers.
While the negotiations yesterday and
early today did not bring a solution OF
the difficulties 10 was stated In both
government and labor circles today That
the preliminary discussion had paved
the way for an adjustment.
J. II. Thomas, secretary OF the rail-
way union. announced at the close Of
the early morning conference that the
labor men would meet the Premier later
in the day.
Having come together again. "
Thomas said. "it Is the duty Of both
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
TO give 10 SHARES
OF STOCK FOR ONE
This Plan is Being Con-
sidered by General Motors
Corporation
MAY MOVE OFFICES
TO WILMINGTON

According to the Wall Street Journal
today a plan Is now under consideration
by the General Motors Corporation,
considerable stock OF which is held by
Wilmingtonians, whereby stockholders
will receive 30 shares OF new stock for
each share OF COMMON stock now held.
The new stock IL is said VIII pay - an
nually in dividends which is equivalent
TO $50 on the present stock. General
Motors Is now paying si2 annually.
70 is also reported that some OF the
General Motors Corporation offices will
be located in Wilmington but officials
Of the corporation who reside here be-
ing absent from the city this report
could not be confirmed.
II was also reported that the General
Motors Corporation had secured control
OF the Fisher-Body Corporation. which
Will continue TO be operated by the
present management.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
crease
is FAVORED

WASHINGTON, Oct . Omitted Press.)
compromise or arbitration of the
steel strike was naily spurned by Judge
4. II, Gary, before the senate labor com
mittee today.
u can't talk about compromise or ar
biiratlon at the present time" Gary de-
clared ''much as I regret A."
Immediately before his refusal OF ar
biiration, Gary had said in reply TO a
question by senator Walsh. Mass. that
he would refuse 10 meet union leaders
in an attempt 10 settle the steel strike
which the Senate committee is investi-
eating.
"Would you meet union leaders in an
attempt 10 settle this strike" Walsh
asked
Il will not, because they represent
minority" Gary said.
"If you mean TO say that the only So
luton is 20 let this strike wear itself
out we might as well end this exansina-
lion here" said senator Jones, New
Mexico.
"YOur statement is clear and compre-
hensive," Gary said. "Nou and may
differently interpret public sentiment OF
the country hut we are acting on our
best judgment"
Gary bases his refusal to meet at
/ templs al settlement OF the strike on
his declaration that the union leader,
represented a minority OF the men.
WHY don't you leave n 10 the Prcst
I dent of the United States 10 determine
whether they represent a minority or d
majority; isn't that fairs~ Walsh
Il want 20 know IL you're convinced
Continued on Page Slxieen)
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
IL MORE KILLED IN
ARKANSAS RACE RIOTS

HELENA, Ark. Oct 2 United Press
Between twelve and fifteen men were
killed when whites and Negroes clashed
again in a race riot at Elaine, Ark.
at 1 O'Clock this morning. Helena has
sent 500 men TO the scene and 300 more,
fully armed, are held in readiness in
the court house here. ClaredOn. Ark f,
mas sent $50 men; Lulu. Miss, 30 men,
and McGee, Ark, %. They have all
eone to the scene Of the trouble which
is between Elaine and Hoop Spur.
Three white men were killed yester-
day.
Five hundred soldiers from Camp
Pike arrived there this morning They
are overseas veterans Of the third di-
vision and armed with machine guns.
Helena Is patrolled by citizens, but
TO trouble has broken out here.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
PRESIDENT FAR
FROM WELLTODAY,
DR.GRAYSON SAYS
Presidents Physician Asks
Consultation With Nerve
land Eye Specialists
DENIES development
OF ALARMING SYMPTOMS

WASHINGTON, Oct. > Omitted Press)
President Wilson's condition this
morning was not at all good, according
10 statement issued by DIR. Gray
his private physician.
The statement said:
"The President had a fairly good
night. but his condition is not at all
good this morning."
DIR. GraysOn has called into consnlta-
tiOn DIR. 4. y. Dercun, of Philadelphia, a
nerve specialist.
Later he may call DIR. George DE
Sehweimitz, an eye Specialist also OF
Philadelphia.
The President is In a highly nervous
condition, IL was stated. although no
alarming symptoms have developed. His
friends and physicians have great Diff
Guilty in keeping him away from work.
Or. Grayson has also been in con-
ference with Dr. z. r. Sutt and Or.
Dennis. both the navy. it was learned.
Grayson emphasized that he was
calling in assistance as a precautionary
measure and as a help to him. His
treatment OF the President requires
Continued on Page Sixteen.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
Milford HEARS
EXPERTS TELL Of
NEHSCHOOb CODE
Pierre S. dupont, Dr.. ]. H.
CdeIl and DR.. R. W.
Cooper Explain Law
State ASHAMED OF
SCHOOL CONDITIONS
TO The Evening Journal

Special 10 The Evening journal
MILFORD, Oct. ,. More than four
hundred persons attended a meeting in
The Armory last night 10 hear the new
school code discussed and explained by
men who have made a study of 10. The
speakers were Dr. Richard W. Cooper,
Of the educational bureau OF the Service
citizens: Pierre \. dupont, a member OF
HE state Board of Education, and Dr.
Joseph n. Odell. director OF The Service
Citizens Mr.. dupont and Dr.. Odell are
on a short tour In Sussex county this
week in the interest Of the code They
will address a meeting at Georgetown
tonight and at Laurel tomorrow night.
The Rev. II. l.. Bunstein, pastor Of
the Milford Presbyterian Church, pre-
sided at last nights meeting The at
tendance was much larger than antici-
pated. considering the inclement
weather. Close attention was given to
the speakers. Dr. Cooper was the first
speaker who talked for a short time on
sducation in general.
Mr.. dupont in his talk said there IS
10 doubt but that the code is difficult
10 understand, it being such a large
,iece Of legislation. lie pointed ou.,
iowever. that the code is only the
.ude under which the educational sys-
en- OF the Slate is to be put into ef-
tcl and much depends upon the iudg-
nent OF those who exercise authority
lnder the law He likened the code
i5 the dictionary, stating that the die
nJnary is our guide for English. but
n talking how often do we have to
go 10 the dictionary"
Mr.. dupont coniended that the code
Continued on Page Sixteen.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
Albert and X o y a |
Party Including the
Queen, A iU g / n
NeW York. Will Rest
Today Preliminary
to Official Welcome
Which Will be Ex-
tended by Nat / o n
Tomorrow
CLAD TO BE ON
AMERICAN SOIL

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 United Press.
tking Albert. Queen Elizabeth and
Prince Leopold OF Belgium. were on
american soil today. The steamer
george Washington, bearing them ar
hced of the coast last night, and the
.yal party landed at the port Of en-
Darkation, Hoboken, at 1905 O'Clock
Il was the FIRST time in history that a
King irod American soil. and the nation
that wrole THE Arg0nne' and THE
Nleuse" on the scrolls of time gave the
men Of "Liege" and Antwerp a greet
ing nt for a king
American oflcialdom had sought 10
give the ceremony a certain decorum,
but the tens Of thousands, an0at and
ashore. who witnessed the coming Of
Tie King. his cOnsOCl and their neir,
'espite heavy rainfall would have
none Of IT, They were determined TO
show their admiration for the soldier
monarch in their own way and they did.
-rhe roar Of welcome that went mp from
their ihroals and from TIE whistles and
.irens in the bay and river, carried no
,pirit Of hail 10 ihe king'-but instead
( typically American, man-iO-man,
iowdy, Albert.
slate Department orders prevented
'he royal p3rly's progress from sandy
Hook. where the George Washington
lnchoed during the night 20 the army
ficrs in lIOboken. from being the same
riumphal entity that was accorded
Ieneisi pershng No private craft
Verd permitted TO 60 down the bay
Continued on Page sixteen.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02

The disturbance started Wednesday
morning when Sheriff Kitchens sent
deputies 10 arrest bootleggers noor FL
laine. The officers were fred on from
Negro church, one killed outright
and another seriously wounded At 10
a. m. they telephoned that the $50
whites in that vicinity were surround
ed by 1900 Negroes and asked that as
sistance be sent.
Hundreds OF white men began moving
toward the scene Of the disturbance,
many crossing the Mississippi river
from the Mississippi side.
Deputies feared II prisoners were left
in the Elaine jail an organized attempt
might be made by thOir friends TO re-
lease them The prisoners were both
whites and Negroes.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
URGES COUNCIL
TO 0PREPARE FOR
FLU COMEBACK
Dr.. Ellegood, He a d o f
Health Board, Says Malsdy
is Again in City 49,
NO Cause FOR ALARM:
SHOULD exercise CARE

That Wilmington is TO have a return
Of the "flu." or influenza, was shown
by statements made TO City Council last
night, sitting as committee OF the
whole, by DIT. r. Z. Ellegood, president
Of the Board OF Health. who said that
not only are there namioS o. cases
Of genuine "flu" in this city. but within
a few days one death has occurred from
that dread disease at the Delaware Hos
pilal, and another death is expected
within a short time.
While impressing upon his hearers
his desire not 10 unnecessarily alarm the
public, Or. Ellegood said that the Board
Of Health desired the cooperation OF
the newspapers OF this city for Furnish
ing the public with such Instructions
for combating the disease as the board
may deem proper 10 issue.
I'VE also need the aid OF City Council
and every citizen Of this city" said the
doctor. 1T is a time when every one
must do his share We have already
asked for instructions fronf the United
States Health Department. and having
received no reply, will telegraph tomor-
row morning for The desired informa-
ton. Just as soon as we hear from
them we propose 10 issue a statement
to the public>giving such advice as the
government authorities may deem it
wise 10 issue on the subject In the
meantime | feel that we should take
every precaution 10 check the disease
at the start, and not allow it to spread
as IL did last winter.
"The city now has on hand about
5000 worth OF drugs left over from
last year. said the doctor. reading from
a report handed him by Clerk OF Coun-
Gil Homer c. simmons. "and 80 collins.
none too many when we remember last
years experience, when there were 927 I
deaths from the 'fu' in the month Of
October alone
II feel that we need expert advice"
said Or. Ellegood. "and the best is none
too good. but we must pay for il. and
the Board OF Health, as you know. has
only a limited sum Of money at It's dis
p0sal for all purposes.
''It is not our purpose to alarm any, [
body" said Dr. Ellegood. hut the seri- !
Continued on Page Slxteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
GET WHARF FUNDS OUT
OF NEXT BOND ISSUE

Members OF the Board OF Harbof
Commission met last night in ain in
formal session with the members OF
the finance committee Of City Council
in The committee room in the Munich
pal Building.
Ways and means Of getting work
started on the municipal produce
wharf were discussed. II is thought
mat within a week that something def
mite will be done in this connection,
but at present nothing definite can be
done on account Of the lack Of funds.
This matter, however. will be taken
care Of when the new issue Of city
bonds has been sold
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
JAILED FOR LIFE
FOR KILLING MAN

After most Of the States evidence
against him had been. heard at the
morning session Of court, Tito Petrol
ungo pleaded guilty 20 murder in the
second degree at the opening Of the
afternoon session OF Court Of oyer and
Terminer yesterday. Tie was sentenced
TO life Imprisonment and to pay a fine
Of $500 and the costs OF the case.
Tito was represented by Wilbur L.
Adams.
Pietrolungo shot and killed Domlnick
GagliardinO at the latter's home, No.
COS Scott street, on the night OF May
10. GagliardinO was with his wife and
TWO ether men in his kitchen, when
Pietrolungo came in and accused him
of talking about him." Several blows
were struck by the men.
The shooting followed.
Tito wept as sentence was passed.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02

CINCINNATI. oct. 2 United Press.)-
This is another day.
Still smacking the sweet taste OF vic
tory on It's lips, Redland awoke with a
new dream. The championship in five
games was the petition Uaid before Pat
Moran now the "super-miracle man. 3.
by the dazed natives VINO are soaring
around the seventh heaven Of baseball
bliss.
Realizing that their hopes were not
tied to a flivver in the opener. they
want more.
There wasn't doubt IN the village
that Moran and his clan Of Sox cleaners
would hop on TO Chicago tonight with
a two-game edge on the championship.
Early morning crowds that iammed
the streets and hotels indicated that the
Continued on Page Sixteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
HOVER
In CENTER OF CITY

That a covey Of partridges should
make their home in the center OF 4
city is something rarely observed, yet
mat is what is happening right now
at the home OF Mrs. Charles Il. Rum
ford, northwest corner OF Fourteenth
and Market streets. The Rumford
property extends down to the Brandy
wine race.
Dr. Lewis Rumford discovered the
partridges in the yard. which is
with fine old shrubbery and
trees, three days ago lie heard the
familiar nutter Of the birds. recalling
his cunning days, and on investigating
discovered about a dozen fine part
ridges. They were there again yester-
day. but for awhile flew over TO the
yard OF former Judge George Gray. but
returned to the Bumford yard and were
seen several times during the day
They were not seen this morning.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
JUDGE WANTS TO KNOW
If MAN is ON STRIKE

When John Silker was given a hear
ing in City Court today on a charge Of
falling to repair the sidewalk at the
southwest corner Of Second and Harri-
son streets, when ordered TO do so by
the Street and Sewer Department, he
stated that he procured the bricks and
hired Negro TO do the work, but the
man failed to do as he promised. Judge
Churchman instructed Silker to have
the man in court on next Thursday TO
which date the case was continued.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02

WASHINGTON. oct. . UNITED Press),
Strikes and lockouis since January
have cost workers s25,OO0oOO in wages
and employers approximately 100000
600 in production losses. 10 was esii-
mated unonlcially here today. The es-
innate was based in reports 10 the
Labor Department which viii be avail
able 10 the industrial conference. Octo-
ber 6 and upon statements OF the lead
ers Of the steel strikers and Chairman
Gary OF the Il. s. steel Corporation
Framing OF a new industrial code that
VIII prevent similar losses during the
next ~ months is the problem that will
confront officials Of the public. capital
and the workers when they assemble
here October in the Pan-American
Building.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
$I25, 5,OOO,O LOST BY
STRIKES SINCE JAN. L

Secretary Wilson OF the Labor De-
pariment today was rushing 10 COM
pletion plans Tor ihe roundisble confer
cncc
Although Wilson has not announced
me details. u is understood the FIRST
business will bc election OF a chairman
who is expected 90 be one Of the group
pamed by President Wilson 10 represent
The public.
The second business Of The conference
will be The selection OF issues 10 be con-
sidcred and committee 90 study EACH
some issues are expected 10 be profit
shaging, labor representation In manag-
ing and directing agencies, a hour week
and the problems Of the six and eight
hour days and meditation through shop
committees. district boards and a ma
lion Cancellation agency.
Evening journal., 1919-10-02
Look For Baseball Extra After Game

the Cincinnati Reds both scored victory
the the
Journal baseball the first
full of the play
Journal also announced
the by the
special bulcned the results The big
board.n of Office.
furnished the today Look
Evening baseball minutes after the
over