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Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
M,Carter Is Paroled.

Two pardon cases handed down dur.
ing last week, but not transcribed by
the clerical force were announced
The Governor refused to interfere
with the two year sentence the court
imposed on Larry w. Harrison, of
Northampton county, for prostitution.
The man was sentenced under one OF
the new moral laws which imposes
the same penalty on the man as on
the woman in such cases.
A parole was granted to Will Nc
Carter of Haywood county, on the
representations made to the Governor
by Governor Thomas w. Hardwick,
Governor Of Georgia. So far as is
known this is the first time the Gov
ernor Of another state has made a
recommendation about a pardon.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
No Race Suicide Indicated.

Washington, Especially THAT there
is no race suicide" in North Caro-.
lima is shown by the tables on births
and infant mortality In the birth reg
istration area N the United States in
comparison witn 1919 and 1920. In
1919 the total births in the state num-
bered 1854, and in 1920, 81 1,4O7, an
increase Of 1858 or 1912 per cent.
The figures for white births for the
two years are given as 51.S32 in 1919,
and 57O54 in 1920, an increase of s..
222 or 10.1 per cent.
The statistics for the colored are:
Births in 1919 22,022, and 24,355 in
1920, an increase of 1881, or LOG
per cent
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
]. It. Harris Was EIectrocuted.

Raleigh-J. T. Harris, former Ridge
crest merchant and brother-in.law OF
the late United States Judge Jeter
C. Pritchard, was electrocuted at the
state prison here for the killing OF
F. w. Monnish, philanthropist of Tus-
caloosa, Ala. at Ridgecrest on Sep
tember 3, 1920 Two shocks were re-
quired to produce death. Harris left
no statement.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28

Washington, (SpeciaD.- D.-Represen.
tative Edward W. Pou, of North Caro-.
lima, ranking Democrat of the house
rules committee showed his displeas.
ure over the presence at the Ku Klux
Klan investigation of agents of the de.
partment OF Justice and the secret ser.
vice. In all his 81 years around Con.
gress. he observed, he had never
known government detectives to Ills.
ten in" on a congressional inquiry.
Mr.. Pou indirectly indicated his dis.
like for such things in questions ask.
ed Col Simmons. imperial wizard.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Governor Replies to Hoover.

In response to request from Her
bert Hoover as to the possibilities of
the use of unemployed through the in.
creased activities on highway con-
struction in North Carolina, Governor
Morrison telegraphed Mr.. Hoover,
secretary of Commerce, that North
Carolina can at once put under con-
tract s5.0OO,0OO OF road work.
The inquiry from Secretary Hoover
was to learn the extent of possible
operations in North Carolina in the
event of increased federal appropria-
tions.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
overman on Reserve Banks.

Washington (SpeciaD Senator Oy.
erman thinks that the reserve banks
are wasting Uncle Sans money on
salaries. He introduced a resolution
to ascertain the facts,
He would have the reserve board
furnish congress with the names and
salaries OF employees of the reserve
banks. His purpose is to clear up
the report that officers of that institu-
ton are receiving pay for their ser
vices not in keeping with the scheme
OF economy of the administration.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
To Aid the unemployed.

Washington Expenditures Of mil,
lions of dollars will be authorized by
municipalities within the next few
weeks to aid in providing jobs for the
nations approximately 100000 idle
wage earners, according to state
ment by Col. Arthur Woods, head of
the central agency of the national un-
employment conference.
Reports from the mayors of cities
in all parts of the country, Colonel
Woods said indicate that prompt ac-
ton has been taken to make effective
emergency measures.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Watts WIN File Answer.

Answer will be filed In the suits OF
the railroads against the states tax
ing powers within the time fixed by
court, and until then no announce
ment will be forthcoming as to the
states position in the case. Revenue
Commissioner Watts said.
When the answer Is filed. however,
II will give the states position fully.
The statement from the tax COM
missioner came. he said, because Of
numerous inquiries which had been
received by him throughout a number
OF sections OF the state.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
First Payment of Pensions.

The first payment OF pension money
to Confederate veterans and widows
of veterans, with the increase author
lied by the last legislature, will be
made December Is, and State Auditor
Baxter Durham has figured each pen
sioner will receive approximately 40
per cent more money than the last
payment.
Pensioners Of the first class, who
have been receiving $1l0 annually.
will get $3.50 for the next year, The
increase to second class pensioners
is from 800 to s135; third class, $50
to s12O and fourth class, $40 to SlO0.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Home Demonstrations at Fair.

Once again the State Division Of
Home Demonstration has put on in the
Building of Household Demonstrations
and Exhibits at the State Fair a dis.
play of its work among the rural wo-
men of North Carolina which shows
how broad and significant is the scope
of the activities which Mrs. Jane S.
McKimmon, State Home Demonstra-
ton agent.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Teleqraphers Standing Pat.

Chicago. - Following announcement
by heads of the six shop crafts organi-
cations, controlling 100000 men, that
they would not sanction a walkout,
the leaders of the 375,OO0 maintenance
of way employees and of the $4,000
stationary firemen at an executive
meeting voted to withdraw their au-
thorization of a walkout, leaving only
the $4,000 telegraphers positively with
the big five
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
American consuIates Threatened.

Paris.--Retaliatory measures in the
event of the execution of the two
Italians, Sacco and Vanzetti, convict
ed of murder in Massachusetts, are
threatened against thSfAmerican con-
sulates in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyons and
Marseilles in letters received at those
consulates signed by communist or
ganizations.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
500. 600 More Is Advanced.

Washington. Advances totalling
more than 100000 for financing agri-
cultural and export loans were an
nounced by the War Finance Corpora
tion.
The advances we're s9,775 to a Ne
braska bank on agricultural loans;
100000 to an Arkansas xporter for
financing cotton exports: $4,000 to q
North Carolina exporter for financing
tobacco exports. and $4,000 to Kan
sas bank on agricultural loans.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Colonel Young Calls Meeting.

Col. James X. Young, chairman, has
called another meeting of the agricul-
tural loan agency of the war finance
corporation to approve additional ap-
plications from North Carolina banks
for loans. At meeting last week the
agency approved loans aggregating
S75O,OOO, and several hundred thous-
and dollars more is expected to be
turned over to banks.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
wsd. Favors Tax Exemption.

Insurance Commissioner Stacy W.
Wade favors exempting building and
loan associations from taxation. he
states in his annual report. showing
that last year over $4,000 In taxes
was collected from them, not one cent
being used for supervision.
The assets OF all the associations
In the state at the end Of 1890 amount
Cd 10 s2s,ses,115 az against ses,452..
TIL In 1919, while the number OF
shareholders have increased to SSH
l04,
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Sharp Frelaht Reductions.

Washington. n.-Federal action affect
ing the railroad strike situation was
taken by two departments of the gov
ernment when the International Com
merce Commission ordered freight
rate reductions on grains, grain pro
ducts and hay in the territory be-
tween the Mississippi river and the
Pacific coast.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Two Men Are Killed.

Marine City, Mich.-Two members
of the crew of the steamer William
II. Wolf lost their lives when the
vessel burned opposite here and Capt.
J. p. Hanson, who escaped by jump
ing from the deck OF his ship into a
small boat, suffered fractures of both
legs.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Seats for Gold Star Mothers.

Washington.-Th War Department
announced that 1000 seats, about one
fifth of the total seating capacity Of
the memorial ampitheatre at Airing
ton. Armistice Day, had been reserv-
ed for Gold Star mothers or other
nearest relatives OF men who died in
the world war.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
No EIectrocution at Columbia.

Columbia, s. C.--Neither C. o. Fox,
Jesse Gappins or S, J. Kirby, the
three men convicted of the murder
of William Brazelle, the Columbia
taxi.driver, will be electrocuted as
originally sentenced by the court, ap-
peals in all cases having stayed the
sentences.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
r..iahA Trains Move In Texas.

Houston. Texas. - Three freight
trains were operated on the Interna-
tIonal & Great Northern system, Gen.
eral Manager p. G. Goforth announc-
ed This follows a complete tie-up Of
freight service.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Chicago Banker Disappears.

Chicago.-Warren G. Spurgin, pres
ident OF the now defunct Michigan
Avenue Trust company. disappeared
from Chicago on July 20, and a day
later the bank was closed by state
examiners. pending an examination Of
its affairs.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Judges May Be Transferred.

1UugOs why OC y uTToTVTTVu
Washington. transfer OF Judge
Webb to West Virginia to hold court
was discussed in the judiciary com
mittee in connection with the propos-
ed legislation increasing the number
of judges. Under it, If passed. a judge
could be ordered to hold court in any
section of the country whe-e the
docket Is crowded.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
cr.,t Trio In Washington.

washington.-Diaz Of Italy. Beatty
OF England. and Jacques of Belgium.
allied leaders. whose deeds in the
days Of world at war have written
their names large in history. came to
washington to be received by Presi-
dent Harding.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Cannot Sue Successor.

Washington.-Pe Persons paying Fed
eral taxes under protest cannot bring
proceedings to recover such taxes
against a successor of the collector to
whom the taxes were paid. the su-
preme court held in deciding case
brought by the Indian Steel company.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Bailey FeIicitates vanderford.

Retiring Revenue Collector ]. W.
Bailey has written the recently re-
tired federal enforcement officer, Col.
T. H. Vanderford, felieitating him
upon his success in fighting the traf-
fc in whiskey during his administra-
tion and engaging in bit of philos-
ophy on the prohibition problem.
The present situation cannot last"
writes Mr.. Bailey. I'VE viii either
abandon prohibition or make it more
ffective-measurea effectual."
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Alaskan EXPLORER Returning,

Seattle, Wash.-Capt. Harold Noice,
known as one Of the youngest of the
sub-polar explorers, is shortly to re-
turn to his home after six years of
exploration and adventure along the
Arctic coasts of Alaska and Canada.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Wilson'S Health Is Improved.

washington. = Remarkable Inn
provement" In the health OF former
President Wilson was reported by Jo-
sephus Daniels, former secretary OF
the navy following call at the Will
son residence.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
czeohs Demand Removal.

London.-An ultimatum has been
sent to the Hungarian Government by
Czech -Slovakla, giving the former 4S
hours to bring about the removal OF
former Emperor Charles from that
country, II is stated.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Matt lynch Is ParoIed.

Watt LyHSH " FaFUItu.
The Judge and the solicitor both
expressing doubt as to the defendants
guilt, and the jury petitioning Gov
ernor Morrison, paroled Matt Lynch.
Of Rutherford county. who has served
two years Of ten-year sentence for
second degree murder.
Lynch was convicted In October,
1919.
Judge James L. Webb, who sen.
fenced him, has written the governor
that he now doubts the Defendants
guilt which opinion. In part, influ-
encsd the governors action.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
British pispatch Warship.

London.-The admiralty, it was an
nounced is sending the warship Ca
lypso from the Mediterranean to Lis
bon in consequence of the representa-
tions Of British firms and British res
idents of the Portuguese capital.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
uu, Cabinet Has Resioned.

Berlin.-The German cabinet crisis,
which has been hanging fire for more
than a week over the Upper Silesian
issue, came to a climax when the Min
istry headed by Chancellor Wirth,
rendered its resignation.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
LAFAYETTE Tree Listed.

Washngton,-The American Fores-
try association announced that the
famous Lafayette tree in front of
Washington's headquarters at York
town had been given a place in the
Hall of Fame for trees with a his
tory.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Bomb OUTRAGE Is DepIored.

Boston.-Fred II. Moore, of coun-
sci for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo
vanzetti, convicted of murder, in
statement deplored the sending of a
bomb to Ambassador Herrick in Paris
supposedly by sympathizers with the
condemned men.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
BRAND Is PeremptorY.

Paris.-Premier BRAND went before
the chamber of deputies and made it
clear that his policy must have the
support-the strong approval,-of the
deputies II he was TO represent France
at the Washington conference on linn
itation of armaments.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Kansas win open Roads.

Topeka. Kas-In event a railroad
strike becomes effective, the state gov
ernment in Kansas will operate the
lines within the state, if it becomes
necessary, under the Kansas indus
trial court law, Governor II. ]. Allen
announced.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28

New York. - Cen. Armando Diaz,
who led the armies Of Italy to victory
In the great war, was welcomed to
New York with cheering unsurpassed
since the city hailed the military men
OF America on their return from the
bhttleiields Of France.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
p,,vino sasebaII in Mexico.

Mexico City. Teams Of baseball
players which came here from Texas
for a series of exhibition games in
connection with the centennial cele-
bration, found the real American game
was played here, even though with a
Mexican accent.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Invitation for Foch.

Bristol, va..Tenn. = An invitation
for Marshal Foch to visit Bristol on
his return from the annual reunion
of the Thirtieth division in November
was extended through the French am
bassador at Washington.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Crude OIL Auain Advances

Pittsburgh, Pa.-The fourth increase
in the price OF crude oil this month
was announced here by the principal
purchasing agencies at the opening
of the market, an advance OF 25 cents
a barrel.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Herrlck Suffers Bomb outraae.

Paris. - A bomb exploded in the
house of Myron T. Herrick, the Am
erican ambassador. seriously injur-
ing the valet who opened the pack
age containing 1t. The room in which
the explosion occurred was wrecked.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
For Peace 66 to 20.

Washington.-The administrations
peace treaties with Germany, Austria
and Hungary were ratified by the SEN
ate, the vote in the first two being Sc
to 20.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Insurance Companles Fined.

Jackson, MI. Chancellor V. J.
Stricken issued a decree in the Kinds
county chancery court imposing fines
on the fire insurance companies for
merly doing business in this state
nearly s9,500,000.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Ennllsh Admiral at New York.

New York.--Escorted by a squad
ron OF American destroyers, Admiral
Earl Beatty. of the British Navy. ar
rived on the liner Aquitania here as
the guest OF the American Legion.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Seven Years, Sentence.

Gray, Ga. = James H. Buesse, who
disappeared following the failure of
the Bank of Gray in April of this year,
returned, pleaded guilty to charge
of embezzlement and received a SEN
tence OF seven years.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28

Washington.-The honorary S3d de-
gree was conferred on class of near
ly 200 by the supreme council, Scot
tish Rite Masons, southern jnrisdic-
tion. which is in session here. 1t was
voted to hold the next meeting at Salt
Lake City in August, 1922.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
To Make LARGE Advances.

Washington. - The War Finance
corporation has agreed to make large
advances for the formation of a new
live stock loan company, with capi.
tai of from 100000 to s1,OOO,O0O to
assist in the restocking of farms in
southwestern Kansas with cattle.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28

Boulogne. - Miss Elizabeth Crowd,
said to be rich American, hid $4,000
worth of iewelry In the mattress In
her hotelsroom while she went to
play golf. When she returned the
Jewels were gone.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Ris. In lndustrlal Activities.

Boston.-There is a definite turn
ing of the tide in the business and in
dustrial activities of the country,
Vice-President Calvin Coolidge said in
message to the Boston Chamber OF
Commerce.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Governor Paroles Lowder.

On account of the condition o, the
health of the prisoner, Governor Nor.
rison granted parole to w. L. Low
der, of Guilford county serving a
four year sentence for the larceny Of
whiskey.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
ceddes f,Iven RovaI weIoome.

Red Springs, N. C.--Sir Auckland
Geddes, British ambassador from the
court OF st. James to the United
States. was given q royal welcome
here by the Scots Of the two Caro-
linas who came from ell sections.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
wnman a candldate for Governor.

Portsmouth, Va. - Virginia has a
woman candidate for governor this
year Mrs. George Custis of Keller,
announcing her candidacy on an indie
pendent-socialist ticket.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Formal Ratification Awaited.

Washington Formal restoration
of peace between the United States
and Fermany awaits the exchange in
Berlin of ratification papers and Will
occur some days from now.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Ancient Y. M. c. A. Member.

Charlotte, N. C.-The Oldest man
in the history OF the local Y. NJ. c. A.
has applied for membership in the
association. He is Moss W. Boards
ley, who gave his age as S4 years,
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28

Washington.--A bill to extend the
life Of the emergency tariff law to Feb
ruary l was passed by the house. 1877
to IA. II the extension is not author
ized the emergency bill expires No
vember %.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
nulnarlan Minister Murdered.

Soia,-M. Demitroff, Bulgarian min
ister of war, was assassinated while
motoring near Kosterdil, a resort 43
miles southwest of this city.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Six Nurses Are Poisoned.

Chicago. An exhaustive search
for the sender of box of poisoned
candy, responsible for the critical i'll
ness of six nurses at the West End
hospital. was being conducted by the
postoffice inspectors.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Revlew refused Townley.

Washington.-Th supreme court
refused to review the conviction un-
der Minnesota laws of A. c. Townley.
president OF the National Non-Part-
isan League, and Joseph Gilbert, man
ager OF organization department
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Tralnmen Not TO Strike.

--PhIladeIphla.-c. r. Musser, chair
man Of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen OF the Pennsylvania rail-
road, said that $4,000 trainmen would
refuse TO obey the order for gen.
eral railroad strike.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
1913 IONS Of suaar For Sale.

Tampa, Fla. - Approximately 1SS
tons of fine sugar will be sold here
on Thursday, November 3, for cash to
the highest bidder. The sugar was
shipped to wholesalers by the Frank
lin Sugar company Of Philadelphia.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
rroons cuardlno Embassy.

Paris.-Ten thousand soldiers and
policemen guarded the American en-
bassy and neighboring streets to pre-
vent a threatened demonstration by
French Communists.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Make the Men Stare.

Atlantic City.-Shapely maids and
pretty young matrons gave the board.
walk thrill when they appeared in
'hosettes" with bare legs above. 1t
started when bevy of beauties in
roller chairs appeared on parade.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Acquitted Of coyIe Murder.

Birmingham, Ala.-A verdict of not
guilty was returned by the jury
in the case of Rev. Edwin R. Stephen
son. tried for the murder of Father
James E. Coyle.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
President on Short Vacation.

President and Mrs. Harding left
Washington on the yacht Mayfiower
for Yorktown, where the President
will speak at the celebration OF the
140th anniversary of the surrender of
CORVALLIS.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
MINI p.v Good plvIdsnds,

New York.--Directors OF the Union
Buffalo Mills company declared divi-
dends on the first preferred stock Of
the company as follows: The regular
semi-annual dividend OF 3 IL and .
special dividend Of 4 per cent.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Europe on Brink OF Crisis.

London. - Europe stood upon the
brink of new international crisis,
precipitated by the sudden and dram
attic return of former Emperor Charles
of Austria to Hungary.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
To Elect Woman DELEGATE.

Richmond Va.-For the first time
in the history of the Virginia Metho-
dist conference, whose 139th session
is being held in Centenary church
here. that body will elect woman
delegate to the General conference.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Ex.klna Appeals to Enemy.

Sofiia.-Former King Ferdinand of
Bulgaria, now in Bavaria. has ap-
pealed for aid to the Bulgarian pre-
mier, Stamboulisky, man whom
Ferdinand, when King, prosecuted
and kept in prison for two years.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Germ Of Anemia Discovered.

Pasadena, Calif.-Discovery of the
germ of pernicious anemia by Dr.
Philip Rantjen, professor of bacterio'
logy at the University of California,
was announced here.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28

New York.-A reduction of 81 a
ton in the price of standard rails was
announced by the United States steel
corporation. The new price is $40.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
,n..rsst In Strike situation.

Washington.--Interest In Washing
ton In the strike situation was center
ed in the forthcomins conference Of
brotherhood leaders and the railroad
labor board in Chicago.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
One Tax Question Settled.

Washington.-One of the big tax re-
vision issues in the senate was settled
with the adoption, "a to -, of the re-
publican compromise income surtax
rates with the minimum at 80 per
cent
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Bandit Rifles Express.

Moose Jaw, Sask.-A lone bandit
held up the Dominion express mes
senger on the Vancouver-Toronto ex.
press between Swift Current and
Moose Jaw, rifed the safe and drop.
ped from the moving cars.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28

Zurich Seeking passage between
she two grand Jumelie peaks In the
Alps, Sydney Hillman, well known as
an explorer, fell over a precipice and
perished.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28

Chicago. = OFFICIALS Of unions with
more than half Of the rail employees
of the nation in their membership an
nounced that their men win not be
authorised to join the big ive'' or
gsnisations in the strike called for
|. october 81 in protest Of wage cuts
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Guard Of Honor En- Route.

Coblenz.-The guard of honor for
the American unknown soldier"
whose body will be taken to America
and buried in Arlington cemetery on
Armistice day, will leave here. for
Chalons Sur Marne.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
uo,,s.s Too Small.

Sheffield, Eng.-The houses built by
the Sheffield corporation for work
men are so small that miniature fur.
niture sets have had to be ordered
for them.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-10-28
Pullman Declares Dividend.

Chicago. - The Pullman company
declared the usual dividend of 81 a.
quarter for the periods ending No
vember Is to February Is.