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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

of The Sea of Japan This grizzled oid
,amura, personficaton Of the Ideals
Of Bushido, commander of the rlctorl'
Gus fleet In the only decisive maJof
naval engagement of the twentieth
century. has devoted his whole atteh-
ton Of recent years 10 shaping tue
mind of his future emperor. Ills tue
is lord tutor Under him Is a corps
or learned and highly placed men,
nearly all of tham men Of influence.
The crown prince lives by daily
schedule quite Japanese in its SIM
plicity and severity. At six o'clock
eyery morning, summer and winter
the imperial heir rises. His first wax
ng act Is TO make obeisance TO the
east in the direction of the palace IN
which his imperial parents live. lie
then receives his attendants and at
tires himself, usually in military uni
form. Breakfast comes next, meal
in Occidental style, and after thlS he
goes Immediately into his study and
begins the daily grind on his "em'
neror's studies" His schedule rarely
varies. lie breakfasts at 1:m,
lunches NJ ll:l5. and dimes at 5;l3.
Iii, bedtime hour would be rs dis
tasteful TO the American youth As the
Spartan six o'clock at which he rises,
for IN summer Prince llirohto turns
in at eight o'clock. Just when the eve
ming of the Occidental yong blood is
beginning. and in winter he calls II n
day lust half an hour earlier, ut ~.
The princes diet is half Oriental half
Occidental.
The future empress OF Japan has
been selected She r Princess
/ Nagaka. As a child, according to the
romance with which popular report
has surrounded the future emperor,
the prince often met the Princess
Nagaka, whom he is TO make his bride,
/ soon after his return to Japan. An
attachment is supposed to have start
cd in childhood, to which the crown
4 nrince has held until now, although
/ for wears he has not seen his future
copsort. Two years ago the marriage
Of this young couple OF the blood i'm
nerlal was arranged. and not since
that time. nor for some years before,
have they met In the fall of 1919 1t
was arranged for Prince Hirohito to
meet his intended at the home of her
father. Prince Kuni, but before the
meeting could take place fire had de
Stroyed the new f0relgn-style house
which Prince Kuni had built in Tokyo
and the meeting was delayea. Now
tho PROSPECTIVE bride and bridegroom
must whit until his grand tour is com
pleted.
Doubtless there are many bidder
stories revolving about this marriage
of state. Certain 1t is that there has
been opposition to It, One story II
that this visit TO the Occident Is II
fact for the purpose of breaking of
the engagement.
The last half century has seer
.lapan emerge from the obScurity of
medieval and become a world power
What next!
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
SCOUTS BUILD MOTOR TRUCK.

A scout is ingenious. II anybody
doubts II, let him look at the mo'o'
trnck which some thrifty boy scouts
out in Maxwell, Iowa, have recently
hnl,t ont Of junked automobiles, win
The addition OF damaged stationary
engine which they got at bargain
The car makes only ten na'es an
honr hit II can and does carry a Dig
load of boys and their duffel wheh
,nor wish to convey themselves 10
camp and elsewhere. The hanu'oa an'l
car recently made the trip TO the
W. - sa,r with its owners where II
aroused much interest.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
tragedy Topics.

Paying So for pint of "cOld tea"
and getting it.
No stopper in the wash basin and
somebody stopping the water when
the soap is smarting In your eyes.
On trolley at midnight with a 80
Dlll the smallest you have.
The best restaurant in town with
he only girl In the world and your
money in your other pants.
Knowing that the girl who turned
iou down for shat impossible boob"
happily married.--American Legion
Weekly.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
DOING PROPER THING.

We may not believe in a personal
sievii, but there are very few people so
constituted that they are able to. do the
nroper thing continually and everlast-
ingiy without constant pressure from
conscience, Dame Grundy. and fear OF
what the neighbors will say. Our en-
,ire inclination is in the direction of a
;=assiye rather than an active exist
sasce, except for the purely routine
muscular movements, the will is con
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
A Memory Of Youth.

"Nonr little party last night was
splendid" said nh intimate friend OF
Mr.. Wadleigl
"Thany YOU" replied Mr., WadleIgh.
Il don't mind telling you rs nm old
arouaiptapce that II cost me In the
M trhbO,h ood Of $1,000, and ! didn't
tnioy ms self half ~ much as did
The INST time ever spent a whole
dollar on girl birmingham Age
Herald.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
Dictators Out of Date

If you're tempted to be a dictator,
stand off somewhere and get a good
square look at yourself. You might
stand in the shadows on the corner,
snd let the fellows tell each other their
opinion of you. 1t may not be ex-
actIy to your liking. but 1t may help
you see what your rating is. Few
people have enough Of the all-wisdom
to regulate the world. The best thing
Is for you to put your personal af-
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

That dog went everywhere Tradwind
did. He was so smart he'd follow
Tradwind into a saloon and, after his
master had taken six drinks, would
nip him on the calf of the leg as a
warning that It was time TO go home
DO you wonder that Tradwind erected
a monument to that faithful brute
when he diedT mo. | DON'T" said
the travelling salesman. And 1
wouldn't wonder much If you told us
the said memorial was as tall as the
Washington monument" - Birming.
ham Age-Herald.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
THOUGHTS ON THINKING.

den of great attachments have often
been troubled with mental or physi-
ess ailments, but too wide en- inference
should not be drawn from this. Those
rho have never endured toothache
e~anot describe suffering. One who
i anmoyed by the loss Of collar
sad is not fitted to picture passion
Il his blood is cold he lacks artistic
srr,perament and the portrayal Of hope
- fear, to say nothing Of all con-
svming anger, Is not for him.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
Do Not Have to Pay Poll Tax.

Backed by the American Legion, u
law providing for the registration Of
all ex-service men OF all wars In the
state of Montana was passed by the
legislature. The new act exempts all
ex-service men from payment of the
poll tax and requires each county as
SCISSOR to keep record of the names
and organizations Of all veterans with
in his county. 1t IL expected that 9th.
er states will take similar action soon.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

state contend
that unattached
men can't get
along without
them. >
In furtherance
of the fight. Miss
Mccoy of Topeka,
Department see
rotary of the
Women's AuXil-
larry Of I b e
American Legion
Is spre a q ! u g
broadcast I h e
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
One Way OF Argument.

Gibson-I must have convinced
Partridge.
Benjamin--why do you think thatf
"why he held opposite views to
me at first, but later he readily agreed
with me-"
perhaps you only tired him.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
The G notist.

81 understand you have har~t
Thrcc-Finger Sam from the poker
snme'
Yes. answered Cactus Joe, FOR
his cgutism.'
How do you mean. egotlsm'|
lie got an idea he had some kind
Of divine right that prevented any
body from ever holdin four aces ex.
ccpt himself"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

binary court routine Of receiving Tor
cign diplomats and attending Nta'e
functions. Ambassadors and ministers
from abroad now present their cr'aeh'
tails 10 this modest. almost shy, youth,
who also preSidps al the biz New lear
receptions and other imperial iu''''
tons Sometimes he is assisted ny MS
mother. the empress, hut usually ne
futilS the duties of an emperor ''l'
assisted Last fan he attended the
annual grand maneuverS OF the arm!
In Kyushu and is said to have taken
an active and intelligent interest III
the mimic warfare.
The poor health of the emperor Is
one of the chief reasons given for the
decision not to extend the prince 5
present tour to the United States His
imperial majesty is believed to be SUI
fering from an illness from which he
is not expected To recover. and there
Is no knowing when Prince Hirohlt0
may be called To mount the throne.
There is book much circulated
among the young men OF Japan
entitled. The Making of a Crown
Prince" which relates in naive detail
the uneyentful story of young Prince
lIrohito'S early years. When he was
eight years old Il separate dwelling,
suited TO the needs Of normal, grow
ing hoy. was built for him in the com
pound of the Al0ama palace, in which
wa, the nursery IN which he had spent
! most Of the first eight years of his
life In this simple dwelling Prince
lllrohlo spent the years of his youth
in study and in games designed 10
build up his physique.
As he grew older he took to man
llpr sports. the athletic pastimes that
have been part of japanese youth
FOR ugss He was trained early IN
riding. and today sits his mount easily
ana gracefully. He became swords
man, too. and handles the blade OF a
Irpanese sword with skill. Although
his slight frame prevented his engag-
Ing in more strenuous sports, he IS
n Great deyotee Of sumo, the japanese
form of wrestling,
Until about three years ago the prince
attended the Peers school, as academy
in Tokyo for the blue-blooded youth OF
japan, He attended his classes regu
LARRY with his mates, all scions OF
princely and noble houses, riding each
day three or four miles in carriage
from his palace. Until two years agC
the prince had not ridden in an auto
mobile. as il was only recently that
the conservatism that had ledged thu
imperial family of Japan about fol-
ages permitted the introduction of this
twentieth century means OF lOcomO
tiOn.
Following the years At the Peers
school came a course of study under /
special corps of tutors In what is called
"emperor's studies" phase of hi
,educalion through which the prince il
still passing. He completed the frs
part of his curriculum just a few day
before he sailed for England, and TIN
more advanced part will be continue,
during the voyage to Europe.
For the last few years the mai
charged. with the princes education
has been no less person than AID
,nIral Count Togo, hero of the BATH
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

stantly engaged in taking the body by
the nape of the neck and casting 1t
afresh in<o the fray. The backbone
may be a Woodworking organ, and at
ways on the job, but in comparison to
the effort put forth daily by the WILL
is merely an also ran.-Exchange.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
After Hours.

The Boss | lind you've stolen over
500 worth of stock in the week you've
worked here. And you were said To
be- honest as the day is long.
The Culprit- Sure was. but you
put me to work Oh the night shift.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
Audience Needed.

Wife--Iye invited company of the
most brilliant people for our dinner,
dear.
Hub--Not all brilliant, | hope. We
ought to have some dull ones to
listen"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

fairs In such shape that they will COM
mand the admiration of the commu.
nifty. Then folks will ask your ad-
vice and you can dictate so long as
the advice you give is regarded by
the other fellow as genuine service to
him, but no longer.-Grit.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

Edith Is one of those girls whose
interest In a man Is governed by his
wealth."
II see; the greater the principal. the
greater the interest. Boston Tran
script.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

Oh llle ul'Sia h''
Now that he has
returned TO civil
life and joined
Fidelity post OF
the A m erican
Legion in New
York city, he has
voluntarily de-
noted him e II
from a $4,000
lob 10 one which
pays 5000 a
year
CoIDDrl ShallCh-
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
Sympathy or Sarcasm.

"Just imagine; my wife tells me she
trusts Inc only as long as she has me
In sight
what a pity that she should also
be nearsighted."
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

is scheduled to last six months. ms
travel by the crown prince is unusual
aud important.
ID is the climax of an education
which probably has no like in TINS age
foF nearly 70 years The best minds OF
japan have been concerned with ms
Rnbringing and training.
1t is the first time that Japanese
emperor or an heir to the throne mas
ever ieft Nippon
Its importance lies in the fact lhat
its results cannot be- foreseen either
aPou lIrohto or upon his nation.
For example: flirohilo is educated
snd intelligent But he knows tile
world outSidc OF Japan only al second
Aand That outside world must be
seen to be appreciated. What effect
will this appreciation have upon the
man when he shall come to rule over
dapsni
To most of the japanese their ruler
lie more than a mortal man, notwlth-
Standing the government is constitu-
sional monarchy. Europe, just now, is
mn eloquent object lesson on the sub
ject of the divine right of kings. VIII
iiirphto elect to rule as "A man or rs
god,
All thiS is interesting because prece-
dent has been abandoned in the case
Of this psgticuar crown prince lie
is the first Of his kind to wear specta-
ries. lie has worn glasses since child
hood When oculstS prescribed lenses
for his near-sighted eyes. there was no
precedent But precedent was made
afen and there.
The prince is making his journey
aboard the Old battleship Katori, ac-
arammnied by the Kashina virtually a
sister ship. Their displacement is
about 10000 tons each. and speed
about IS knots. Both are now obSo-
lite as fighting ships. The commander
ps the snan squadron Vice Admiral
isruri, commander of the third fleet Of
lse japanese navy
nirohto was born in the thirty.
fourth year II Mill. that is, in the
lhirty-f0urth year Of the reign of his
grandfather. the emperor MutSuhito.
fsg or calendar the date of his birth
dry is April -, 1901. Although from
bis birth 1t was expected that Prince
|Hirohito would one day become en-
neror. he has been the heir apparent
aniy for the last eight years. He was
designated crown prince In August,
1912, few days before his father, the
Emperor Yoshihto, succeeded to the
farone on the death of the Emperor
Mutsukito
A month after his designation ms
crown prince this youthful emperor
WIS gazetted an officer in both the
army and the navy. AT the age OF
eseyen, Prince Hirohito became an en-
SIGN in the navy and a subleutenant
in the army. In both branches he
was advanced grade on his thr'
seenth birthday, and he became CAP
thin in the army and a senior lieu m
ani in tine navy in the fan of i9l6
mhen he was formally installed as
crown prince with great ceremony To
day he wears the army uniform of 4
uaujor and In the navy he ranks ms
lieutenant commander, having been ad
ranced a notch in both services last
year
For almost a year the crown prince
has been acting for his imperial father
GA most occasions of ceremony, as tht
rinperor's declining health does moi
permit him to attend 10 even the or
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
Tall Stcry, Anyhow.

in the old days" related the truth
full bachelor, Il knew man named
Tradwind who had remarkable dog.
80 this is TO be dog storyg inter
rupted the travelling salesman. YES
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
Limited.

First Sergeant Wilkerson-My bab,
lever cries as much In summer as In
winter.
Sergt. Dingles-li0w Is that?
Wilkerson-The nights are shorter.
Sparks.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

"The cook says she is going to
leave"
That's interesting" replied the din.
ner crouch. 4 didn't realize that we
had one"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

was plying between American and
European ports when war was de
clared. He entered the navy as an
ensign and was discharged in April,
1919. He continued in service as an
officer of the Merchant Marine until
December, 1920.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

Adyertisement-"We will save you
100 per cent on your pressing bills
Splendid With 100 per cent deduct
ed from our pressing bills therell be
nothing here to press US for.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
Pleasant Nelahbors.

when the Srapleighs begin
They have quite a bout.
For he never gives In
And she never gives ont.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
occupational Rhymes.

Those legal gents seem queer to me
Quoth Mr., Pete, Price;
Though other people give II free.
They charge you for advice.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

81 wonder II she wrote her grad
uating exercise herself?"
81 don't know about that. but I'm
sure she made that gown"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

"a man should never talk about
what he does not understand.
well, sometimes he can get away
with it. II se's sure his audience
doesn't understand Il either"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
WAR ON LEGION BACHELORS
Women's Auxiliary Of Sunfower state
Issues Utimatum to Unmarried
ExServiee Fellows.

War on bachelors has been declared
in Kansas. Women of the Sunflower
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10
RAPID RISE FOR LEGION MAN
Colonel Shaughnessy's Career Has
Been on the Upgrade Since he
Was a Boy.

When he was in he army, Colonel
edward II. Shaughncssy's career was
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

CnInnrl Shaugh
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-06-10

'----7 lROHITO MlCHINOMllA,
M crown prince of Japan
NJ aud heir 10 the throne OF
n the empire, is visiting the
- Occldcnt. He will pass
"a some time in Great Brit
Ma ain and visit parts of Eu-
n rope. He will not visit the
United States. His trip
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-16
ASKS GOVERNOR TO PROBE
CAROLINA TEXTILE STRIKE.
Invitation Follows Request
Upon Executive to Order
Out More Troops.
tBy Associated prcss.l

CONCORD. y. c.. Aug. I5.--James
T.. Barrett. OF Ashcvillc. president Of
the North Carolina Federation OF
Labor. autographed Governor Nor
r:son. at Asheville. late today. urging
that he come to Concord to invcsti-
gate personally the strike situation.
Mr.. liarretts action followed
long-distance telephone conversation
between e. ~. Cannon, official of the
big Cannon mill at Kannapolis. near
here, ana Governor Morrison. at Ashc-
Vile. N which the Governor was re-
nuestcd To order "A third company Of
troops sent to kannapolis by TUESDAY
morning. when IL was proposed to
reopen The Cannon mill. closed since
Tune l. Governor Morrison replied
That he would not order out third
company until he had conferred with
Acknowledgement J. Van ID. Mctts
with, the Concord and Charlotte
military compa MES on guard duty
from carly morning. no serious dis
order attended the continued opcra-
ton Of the Locke mill. which re-
sumcd work Thursday. or the re-
opening OF the iiartscli mill. which
bad been closed since the general
textile strike in this section began
June ]. Announcement was made
late today that the Brancord mill,
closed since July !. would reopen
tomorrow. Mayor Ralph T.. Faison.
of Greensboro, early today took gen
eral charge Of the situation. first re-
porting To Sheriff &. L. Spears and
advising him that the military forces
we're At the sheriff's disposal. Major
Fais"n said the sheriff replied that he
had washed his hands of the whole
affair but that his automobile would
lie placed at the disposal OF the mill :.
tary officers
One man was arrested early today
TOR persis,ently crossing the dead
line" established at the Locke mill
by the Concord troops, and num-
Der of eggs were hurled at Victor \.
Means, official of the Hartsell mill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-16
700 THEATRICAL HEADS
FORM MANAGERS BODY
Will Strike for Jus, and Equi-
table Conditions Hold Con
ference in New York.
tHy Associated Pross.l

! NEW YORK. Aug. l6.-Morc than
'oo managers, representing 1000
theaters In the United States. rang
ing from motion picture houses to
grand opera. met today and organ
ized the Theatrical Managers of
America. It's announced purpose is
to strike for just ana equitable con
ditions in the Industry for lis eco
nomic advancement and for the elm
ina or certain abuses. Henry w
savage, New York producer. acted
MS temporary chairman.
High labor costs were mentioned
by the managers rs one OF the him
ORANGES To the success of road com
panieS. II was said that carpenters.
electricians and property men re-
c"ivc 5000 4 week. orchestra leaders
rs" and musicians SO while on the
road.
Thc managers protested the ruling
or unions. which they said demanded
4 mead Tor each department of theat-
rical labor and virtually doubled the
number OF stage employees for road
companies. Such a condition IL was
SAID. caused the withdrawal of scores
or companies and the closing OF many
theaters in the smaller cities.
An appeal TO the railroads for re-
duccd fares for members of the pro-
iesSion is under consideration by the
convention. which VIII adjourn Sat-.
urday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-16
TO CALL FOR REFERENDUM.
OF RAIL BROTHERH0ODS|
Officials Will Determine Atii.
tudc of Members on Recent
Reduction in Wages.
fBy Associated press.l

CLEVELAND, ONO. Aug. l5.-The
call for the referendum of all tho
members OF the big four" railroad
brotherhoods and the Switchmcn's
Union OF North America t6 determine
their attitude on wage reductions
ordered ty the United States Rail-
way Labor Board. under which they
have been working since July ]. may
be. issued before the end Of tins
week, according to officials OF the
railroad brothcrhoods here tonight
The ballots for the referendum must
he sent out to the membership be-
vice president and acting heal OF the
during the illness OF President w G.
Lee. said tonight.
I, will take a month to complete
the bailoting and know ne verdict
OF the tram gcrvicc employees or the
nations railways, Mr.. Murdoch said
staten cEi outlining the attitude
of the chief executives OF the iive
CrHunlZat. onh may b" issued before
hinges. not So much ON the nvcrags
IL per cent reduction already order
ed. but on rumors that the railroads
would seek further wage reductions.
the elimination % time and one-hal.
time pay for Overtime. and tho re-
vision rf schedules aEi WORKING,
rules.
III the railroads propose 10 go
ahead and upset all we have gained
through years Of negotiation and
eliminate time and one-half pay and
other working rules and conditions,
10 power on earth can hold tho rail
road men OF the country" President
Lee. OF the trainmen. said in n re-
cent interview.
Acting on the instructions OF the
conference OF general chairmen in
Chicago. July /. the brothcrhoods'
chiefs are holding conferences with
railway executives i'm each of the
four regions established by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission.