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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
new YORK COUNTY REGISTER
Miss Anne Mathews Elected to the
H,ohest. saIarled Office a Woman
Ever Held In Ts's Country.

Nav York-To be Of the greatest
service to her community and her
country, the married woman should
keen herself informed on questions
NJ publc interest and never allow
herself to become Indifferent to pol
| itics.
This was the opinion Of Miss Anne
Mathews democrat, elected to the
highest salaried office a woman has
ever held in this country. She was the
successful candidate in New York
county for the office Of register, a post
paying $l2 900 year. The salary OF
Alice Robertson, congresswoman from
Oklahoma, is only $500 a year.
Miss Mathews ran on platform
the chief plank Of which called for "A
business woman for a business job
She will admit no sex disquallfications
for political positions but has no pa
tience with the society dilettanti that
have invaded the realm Of womens
politics. THE butterfly woman is use
less in politics." she said
The office of register Is not pictur-
esque. Miss Mathews will have 1uris-
diction over force Of 144 workers,
the majority Of whom are men. The
registers office records transactions
in real estate and other activities
requiring official record, and keeps
file Of notaries public signatures.
~ do not propose to change the pol
icies now being followed in the Office
she explained.
women have the inherent ability
which fits them to discharge any pub
lie function as well as men can do 1t,
Frequently they are handicapped by
lack of business experience. Women
since the beginning of time have been
keeping the home and raising the chill
dren. while men have had unlimited
opportunity to engage in civic AFFAIRS.
A business training is great asset
for any public ofticer-man or woman.
The person who has been employed
understands best how to give the peo-
pie full value for their money and
how to get the greatest quantity and
best quality of work from those under
him.
people who are compelled to work.
especially If they like their vocation,
are the ideal public officials. be-
lieve there are a great many posi-
bilities for the married woman in po-
litical roles-the woman who has
raised children that have gone their
way, who retains her youthful enthu-
siasm, but, after years is isolated do
mestically. is out of touch with cur
rent events. Many medical men told
that the female brain, under such
circumstances, retrogresses beyond re-
coyery. This theory is ridiculous.
can't refute it scientifically, but |
know many women who have come
back after raising families. Children
should broaden a woman, never cramp
her OF course, the mind becomes
fabby through disuse but the married
womans mental sluggishness is no
greater than that which afflicts any
one after years of mind inertia"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
sn.eeb bv Commissioner Wen.

Charlotte. Shi-Esin Wen, commits
sioner OF foreign affairs and super
lntendent OF customs OF the Chinese
republic, spoke in the auditorium OF
Trinity Methodist church to an au.
Hence that overhowed the main
room and partially filled the Sunday
school annex. Mr. Wen spoke under
the auspices of the Charlotte Y. NJ.
r.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Three Injured BY Automobile

Durham.-Three men from South
Boston, Va, are in the hospital SUIT
sring from injuries sustained when q
curing car they were driving turned
over on the University boulevard, two
miles from Chapel Hi. The car was
burned up. The cause Of the over
turning OF the car was not known.
The injuries OF the men were not Sc
rious. 1t was stated by the hospital
authorities. Their names were given
S |. L. irbey. D. @. Clay aud Mr.
ngle
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
openino OF Exposition.

Charlotte. I'm perfect blaze OF
light the Southern Motion Picture ex-
position got away at the city audi
forum to a triumphant start, and
gained an impetus that will carry II
over the four days OF its existence.
The most elaborate decorations the
stald old hall has ever seen spread
with the experience OF an expert, and
the gay throngs who poured in made
the opening night one long to be re-
membered by all who saw IT, Many
out OF town picture fans are In at
tendance.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Editors Preparing for Meet.

Winston Salem.-One OF the fea.
lures planned for the winter meeting
of the North Carolina Press associa'
ton here January and 6 is the pre-
sentation Of a Carolina folk play by
the Carolina Playmakers" at the
University. Miss Beatrice Cobb, the
secretary of the Press association, is
Sending out invitations to the editors
this week promising program OF
more than ordinary interest and en-
tertainment
The editors will meet in the new
Robert T. Lee hotel.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
FINE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
Looks Like Georgian Castle, Yet its
Interior is SO Constituted as to
Utilize Every Inch Of Space.

aleigh.-Progress of education in
the state can be very accurately gaug'
ed by inspection OF the sundry exhi-
bits of educational paraphernalia that
are shown in the city in connection
with the meeting Of the Teachers AS.
sembly--vast arrays OF educational
furniture, school house equipment and
the like. floats of trucks used to trans
port children to consolidated schools,
and most interesting OF all, the ex.
hibt OF school building plans seen at
the Woman's club.
Roanoke Rapids, according to the
showing Of plans, has the finest high
school building in North Carolina. 1t
cost half a million dollars, is distinc.
tive in architecture; design, and in
the completeness of its equipment. 1t
has everything that could be desired
in school building from splendid
class rooms, to. gymnasiums and swim
ming pools, ina"he basement. The
building gets a.. Ia the stilted
fonrsquare design that has become so
common. It looks more like a Georg'
ial castle than a school house, and
yet its interior makes maximum use
of every inch of space.
Wilmington has splendid high
school building, and school men
would rank It about second In the
standpoint OF design and equipment.
It has been recently completed and
is housing upwards Of a thousand
pupils. Many others lesser buildings
are shown.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Denver JUDGE Receives Threats.

Denver, Colo Judge Royal R. Ora
ham. sitting in the Denver juvenile
court in the absence OF Judge Ben
Lindsay, has not only set Colorado in
white hot debate on most effica-
cious method of birth control, but has
received numerous threats OF bodily
injury from the Italian colony Of this
city because 1t was reported that he
had ordered the sterilization OF Mrs,
CLYDE Cossidente, who was hailed into
court for failure to take care OF her
five children.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09

Gastonia Washington Clay Aber-
nethy, aged "A, former sheriff OF Cas-
ton county, the youngest Confederate
veteran of the county at the time Of
his death. and one OF the best known
citizens OF Gastonia died at the Gas
ton sanitorium following a severe ILL
ness OF about two weeks, death be-
ing due to high blood pressure and
complications.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Check Flasher Works eastonIa.

Gastonia.-A stranger giving his
name variously as Noles and Collier
is richer by sl,O05J, and the three ma
tional banks OF this city are losers
by the same amount as result Of
robberies. forgeries and check fash
ing and the smooth operator, up to .
late hour had gone on his way rejoic-
ing. although the police dragnet has
been spread and there is some hope
of apprehending the bold operator, a
rood description Of whom was secured
at al blanks, and from others who
saw him.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Six Drown in River.

Toledo, O.-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
A. Roskuski and their tye-year-old
daughter, and Mr.. and Mrs Bernard
X. Layer and their daughter, aged
four, were drowned when the sedan
in which they were riding slipped on
the river road into eight feet Of water
in the MiamiEre camel at Water
Vile.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
sln Parsons Killed in Wreck.

Portland. Ore. = Six persons were
killed in head-on collision between
the eastbound Portland-Sopkane Lin
tied and the westbound Oregon-Wash'
ington Limited trains on the Oregon
Washington Railroad and Navigation
company, two miles east of Cello.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09

Statesville.-A copper still Of so
gallon capacity was captured near the
Wilkes.lrdell county line by local OF.
ficers. The still was found in the
barn lot of Eugene Reavis, Of New
Hope township, and had been in OPP
Grafton. but no one was present when
the outfit was located and seized by
the officers. Five hundred gallons OF
beer was poured out.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
1 lttln Home For Peace.

London eyes OF all those in
terested in Ireland now are fixed on
Dublin. seat of the Dali Eireann, as
they were early in the week on Bel
fast, the center of Ulsterism. All the
Sim Fein peace delegates now have
left London to meet with the Dali
Eireann cabinet for consideration OF
the governments last proposals for
settlement OF the age-long strife be-
tween England and Ulster.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Landau TO Die BY eullIotIne.

ersailIes.--Henri Landru, who has
been on trial for more than three
weeks in the assizes court here,
charged with the murder of ten wo-
men and boy. was found guilty of
murder in the first degree. Landru
was sentenced to die by the guillotine.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09

Asheboro.-A telegram notified DR..
C. A. Hayworth, who has charge OF
Memorial hospital at this place, that
his supply OF radium, purchased sew
eral months ago, was being forwarded
to him. This will be quite an advan-
tage to the people OF the county whom
radium will benefit, it having been
necessary to go to Richmond or Balti-
more for treatment heretofore.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
To Head OFF Morse.

Washington. The department Of
Justice was understood to have asked
the navy department TO send a de-
stroyer to intercept the French liner
Paris and bring back Charles W
Morse, OF New York, who was be-
lieved to have left the country in the
face of grand jury investigation.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
WOULD RID WORLD
OF DEVILS YOKE
BRYAN DELIVERS AN ADDRESS
TO OUTDOOR CROWDS IN THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE.
APPROVES HARO|NG's PROGRAM
zone Of the Finest Things Ever Done
Was When Josephus Daniels Bar.
red Liquor From the Navy"

Fayetteville. - William Jennings
Bryan told Fayetteville audience
that he had high hopes" that the
arms conference now sitting at Wash.
ington would succeed in Kidding the
world Of "the devils yoke typified in
his mind by the burden of war arma-
ment
Speaking to an outdoor crowd at
the ground breaking exercises in con-
nection with the beginning of work
o.. Young Mems Christian associa-
ton building here, Americas great
apostle OF peace voiced with EN-.
phasis and evident satisfaction his APP
proval of Mr.. Harding's program.
when Mr. Harding spoke he
said, "he was very eloquent, but he
was not definite, When Mr.. Hughes
spoke he was definite. and the con.
ference gasped; the whole world
gasped at the boldness Of his pro-
posal But / have high hopes that
tnat pTORTam VIII SUCCEED.
Mr.. Bryan had been speaking in a
semi.religious vein, as befltted his
subject, with scarcely a lift In his
voice, until he referred to the emblem
OF the yoke, one of the hottest OF EN-.
blems, the price which every crea.
ture pays to live.
Every man wears the DEVILS yoke
or Christ's yoke he declared. ma
tions have worn the devils yoke, and
for generations the world has been
wearing the DEVILS yoke" which
brought him to the subject Of war
and peace.
And he dashed out into his old time
eloquence, and his audience stood
hushed as he compared the two min.
utes silence at the burial Of Ameri-
cas- unknown soldier. the most i'm.
pressive moment he had ever exper.
fenced, to the ten years silence that
would prevail in the shipyards of the
world when not hammer would
strike a rivet to build ship OF war.
leading, he believed, to the day when
all nations would wear the yoke of
Christ, which rs easy" and His bur.
den, which is light"
At one point in his speech, having
referred indirectly to the temperance
movement, Mr.. Bryan declared sud
denly, you have great man here in
North Carolina, one OF the greatest in
the country, in my opinion, Josephus
Daniels, and one Of the finest things
that has been done IN this country,
think, was when Mr. Daniels struck
liquor out Of the navy"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09

Lenoir.-Committee have been APP
pointed to solicit subscrip ions for
building and equipping a hospital
here This decision was reached at a
meeting at the chamber Of commerce
after DR.. Hugh A. Thompson, sur
geon of Raleigh, had looked the town
over and Investigated II from hos
pital standpoint.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09

Atlanta. Ga. = lnsurgent forces in
the Ku Klux Khan which are deter
mined to overthrow the oligarchy
headed by Edward Charles Clarke i'm
perlal kleagle and klaliff, claim to
have received the support OF several
southern states and many klans in
the west.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Arbuckle Jury Fails TO Agree.

San Francisco, Calf. = After Al
hours of deliberation, the jury, COM
posed OF seven men and five women,
which tried Roscoe C. Arbuckle on a
charge OF manslaughter in connection
with the death Of Virginia Rape, was
discharged when II was unable to
agree upon verdict
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09

Oxford.-The oxford tobacco mar
ket has sold over four million pounds
OF tobacco this season. 1t is thought
that there is at present about three
million pounds of tobacco in the hands
Of the farmers. The market has been
very steady for the past 10 days, the
average being $3.50. Sales will be
resumed on Monday.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
British TO Grant Moratorium.

London.-Reports that the British
cabinet was considering the proposed
moratorium for Germany was con-
frmed in official circles. The point
being discussed is under what condl-
tions a moratorium could be declared.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
as 200 Takes Ride.

Paris.-A black satchel containing
$4,000 was left in an omnibus and
taken to the lost and found depart
ment Of the transportation company,
The bank messenger who had forgot
ten It recovered 1t among other lost
articles.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09

Ashevile. - Sheriffs and deputy
sheriffs Of seven adjoining counties
will gather in Asheville December II
for supper and general discussion
OF lawlessness and necessary steps In
suppressing 1t Buncombe county COM
missoners, city officers, leaders OF
the Western North Carolina Law En-
forcement league, and ministers OF
Asheville will be invited to attend
the conference, called by Sheriff John
A. Lylerly Of this county.
Haywood Trannsylvania, Hender-
son, Mitchell, Yancey, Madison and
Buncombe countries will be repre-
scented in the meeting The liquor
traffic will be one Of the main top
les of the conference.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09

Statesville.-The pastors and dis
.rict stewards of the Statesville dis
lrict OF the Methodist church met in
Broad Street church, Statesville, with
Rev. D. NJ. Litaker. presiding elder.
n the chair, and L. H. Phillips, of
Newton. secretary. Representatives
we're present from Caldwell, Catawba,
Alexander, Mecklenburg and Iredell
counties. The large and enthusiastic
meeting marked the interest of the
Methodist forces in the district.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Jury Hard TO Find.

Lubbock, Texas,-Law violators OF
Hockey county demanding jury
trial are going to have things easy,
according to Sheriff Stroud. who has
just completed the first grand jury
OF the newly organized county. Sher-
III Stroud travelled 1900 miles to Sc
cure IL men.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
To Launch Offensive.

Madrid. Spanish forces in Morocco
will begin general movement against
the Moors, columns operating stimuli
taneously from Melilla and Tetuan,
Immediately upon the arrival from
Spain OF General Berenguer, high
commissioner, according to the Derio
Universal.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Pesslmlsm Over Prospects.

Despite the fact that
no one takes very seriously the pos
sibility of break between the United
States and Japan over the naval ratio
there is no mistaking the mounting
pessimism in most quarters over the
prospects OF the presence conference.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09

Durham Governor SGneron Nor
rison brought an audience of Durham
business and professional men to its
feet in a spectacular outburst OF ap.
plause by a vigorous address on law
enforcement containing his views on
the exercise OF the pardoning power.
delivered during banquet in the Mel
bourne hotel at noon, incident to the
celebration later in the day OF the
opening OF the University boulevard.
connecting Durham with Chapel Hill
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Hundreds Of Persons Drowned.

Manila. -The entire town of Ibajay,
in to province of Capiz, was inundat-
ed by tidal wave and many houses
Ejth their occupants were swept out
a according to constabluary
1t is said the town
same province, also
Jy tidal wave and
dndred natives drowned
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
ear Eastern Questions.

Washington. - The most surprising
thing about the whole conference Is
the fact that Far Eastern questions
are being disposed Of more quickly
than most Far Eastern Experts sver
dreamed. y
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
situation In Mexico Improved.

Washington. Although Mexicos re-
adjustment process continues to have
a distressing" effect on economic
conditions in that country generally,
the last month brought some encour-
agement.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Four Flremen Killed.

Augusta, Ga. - Four firemen were
injured and property and stock loss
of $4,000 suffered when fire Quilted
the Georgia Carolina Paper company
and the Boutwell, Grocery company
here.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Wesleyan Church Conference.

Gastonia. -The forty.second session
OF the North Carolina annual confer
ence OF the Wesleyan Methodist
church convened at the First Wes-
leyan Methodist church, Rev. Edw'
NJ. Graham. OF Gastonia. the presi'
dent presiding
Al II o'clock a special sermon was
delivered by Rev. r. p. Baker, OF In
diana, the correctional Missionary
Secretary. The afternoon meeting
was taken up In getting the confer.
snce organized for the transaction OF
business.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Russlan Children Cast Aslde.j

Washington. Thousands Of Rus.
sian children are being cast aside
and deserted by starving parents no
longer able to supply them with food
according to a message reaching the
American Red Cross here from relief
directors In Russia.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
urnea Retention Of Pay.

Washington Of the pres
emit basis OF navy and marine corps
pay at least until conditions are set
tied" was urged before the joint con-
gressional commission on service pay
by Secretary DENLY.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Increase in Public Debt.

Washington.-An increase of about
$3.50 900, 600 in the public debt during
the month of November was an
nounced by the treasury. AT the end
Of October the public debt stood at
s23. 459, l40, 1860, as compared with
s23,619. OS5. 1851 on November 80,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
To lnspsot Muscle Shoals.

Detroit. - Thomas A. Edison and
Henry Ford left here for Muscle
Shoals, Ala, where they will make
thorough inspection of the nitrate and
water power projects which the De-
troit manufacturer proposes to lease
from the government.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Rarhsd Wire rsIephone Lines.

Mcintosh, s. D.-Barbed wire fence
telephones are being installed in two
communities in this county that have
never had a telephone, County Agent
o. NJ. Osborne reports. Plans are be-
ing furnished by his office.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
ardis N Decide Babe Ruth Case

Chicago. Judge Kennesaw NJ. Lam
dis baseball commissioner will an
nounce his decision in the Babe Ruth
case within a day or two. Ruth VIC
lated one OF the rules OF the major
leagues by taking part in barnstorm-
ing trip after the worlds series.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09

Washington.-Ships Of four nations
carrying so per cent Of the approx
mately 11,6OO,OOO tons Of cargo which
moved through the Panama canal dur
ing the fiscal year. ended June 80,
1921.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
In Jail on LIQUOR charne.

Louisville, Ky.-Judge Thad Cheat
ham. county judge OF Spencer county,
in Kentucky is in Jail here, following
his arrest at Taylorsville, Kentucky,
He was arrested in connection with
the disappearance from the court
house Of 250 cases OF whiskey.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
operstIon Rssouss Teeth.

London. Kennedy, an ex-sol'
der, swallowed his false teeth, but
they stuck in his throat. His gullet
was opened at lewiston hospital and
y late successfully extracted.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
nnel Eord,s Goal scheduIe.

shington.-Reduced rates on coal
which Henry Ford attempted to put
into effect on his railroad, the Detroit,
Toledo and Ironton, were further sus-
pended by the interstate commerce
commission.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
IesL.nempIoxment Now.

Washington. - The number OF the
nations unemployed has decreased
by more than million during recent
weeks, according to an estimate OF
the National Conferences on Unem-
ployment.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Revenue From Passports.

Washington. The United States
government, during 1921, got fat
as a result of the issuance of pass
ports. Its revenue from this source
was s1,42O,7S5, it is learned at the
state department.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
seak Rhodes Amards.

Philadelphia. = Five hundred and
ak candidates for Rhodes scholar
ships will appear before the commit.
tee OF selection In 80 states to CON-
pete for the 80 appointments to Ok
ford 1t was the largest number OF
candidates for single year
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-09
Oldest Mason Dead,

Asheville, N. Civilian C. Garri.
son, the oldest Mason in North Caro-
lima, died at his home near here.
He was So years old and had been
mason for 65 years, attaining the
32nd degree.