VOL. XXIII. (TUESDAY) WARRENTON, NrC., TUESD ANUimX 15 1010 (FRIDAY) Number 5 $1.50 A YEAR A SEMI-WEESLY HBW8 PAPER DEVOTED TO THE IHTESTS OS WAiuaai Sc. A COPT THE PRESIDENT STATES PURPOSE HUGE SHIPBUILD ING PROGRAM JUDGE J. H. KERR'S CHARGE TO JURY DAfflliKEi THE WAR SITU ATION TO-DAY in i mm '. ' 4 OLD ROBBERY No Jealousy of German People But We Are Actuated By Love of Sense of Right. We have no jealousy of German greatness, and there is nothing in this program that impairs it. We grudge her no achievement or distinction of learning or of pacific enterprise, such as have made her record very bright and very enviable. We do not wish to injure her or to block in any way her legitimate influence or power. We do not wish to fight her either with arms or with hostile arrangements of trade if she is willing to associate her self with us and the other peace lov ing nations of the world in covenants of justice and law and fair dealing. We wish her only to accept a place oi equality among the peoples of the world the new world in which we now live instead of a place of mas tery. Must Know Who Speaks. Neither do we presume to suggest tc her any alteration or modification of her institutions. But it is necessary, we must frankly say, and necessary as a preliminary to any intelligent deal ings with her on our part, that we should know whom her spokesmen speak for when they speak to us, whether for the Reichstag majority oi for the military party and the men whose creed is imperial domination. We have spoken now,surely in terms too concrete to admit of any furthe : doubt or question. An evident prin ciple runs through the whole program I have outlined. It is the principle of justice to all peoples and nationalities, and their right to live on equal terms of liberty and safety with one another, whether they be strong or weak. Un less this principle be made its founda tion no part of the structure of inter national justice can-stand. --. - For Human Liberty The people of the United States could act upon no other principle; and are ready to devote their lives, their to the vindication ofthis principle thy are ready to devote their lives, their honor, and everything that they pos sess. The moral climax, of this, the culminating and final war for human liberty has come, and they are ready to put their own strength, their own integrity and devotion to the test. We entered this war because viola tions of right had occurred which touched us to the quick and made the life of our own people impossible un less they were corrected and the world secured once for all against their re currence. What we demand in this war, therefore, is nothing peculiar to ourselves, it is that the world may be made fit and safe to live in; and par ticularly that it be made safe for ev ery peace-loving nation which, like our own, wishes to live its own life, deter mine its own institutions, be assured of justice and fair dealing by other peoples of the world as against force and selfish aggression. All the peo ples of the world are in effect part ners in this interest, and for our own part we see very clearly that unless justice be done to others it will not be done to us. The program of the world's peace, therefore, is our pro gram; and that program, as we see it is the only possible one. President Wilson before Congress January 8th. THE LOCAL BOARD WORK APPROVED A Government inspector was in War renton last week inspecting the re cords of the Local Exemption Board. After thoroughly investigating the affairs of the Board, he reported that the records were carefully and cor rectly kept and that the affairs of the Board were in good condition. "Work progressing steadily here" he said. These Inspectors go to all the Ex emption Boards in the State, inspect ing their systems of filing records and aid m mbers of the' Board in the right irterpretation of the Draft law "when ever such a course is necessary. The inspector's remark upon leaving that 'the conditions in the office, of the Board were excellent, as good as any ne had seen" was a marked compli ant to Misses Lucy Jones and Sallie aimer, who have acted as stenogra phers to the Board. ' ' : Over $400,000,000 Worth Ships Building In Southern Ship yards Figures Tell Us. The Manufacturer's Record gives out the following information in re gard to the immense program of ship building in the South. Its" stupen dousness cannot help forcing upon the average man, our sincere. purpose to back our words by our acts: A summary of the main shipbuild ing activities along the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast from Maryland to Texas shows the vast aggregate. value of over $400,000,000 in ships now build ing or under contract. About $175, 000,000 is represented by-work in hand at shipyards at Baltimore and. Hamp ton Roads, or nearly one-half, of the total, leaving fi225,000,000 as the amaz ing sum representing practically new shipbuilding activities that have sprung up in the South since the war began, because but a very limited amount of shipbuilding was carried on prior to the war at any Southern ports but Baltimore and Newport News. Now thore is not a port from Balti more to Port Aransas, Texas, that haft not one or more shipyards speedily turning out wooden or steel vessels of varying sizes. At some of the main ports enormous expansions are plann ed at the older established yards,while several new plants that will rank well with the country's, other big shipyards are rapidly being created. At Baltimore ships are under way or planned that will cost approxi mately $75,000,000, with an indication for a much wider expansion at a early date, as some of the large ship yards have big contracts pending which 'are likely to be .closed at any moment and which will require con siderable extension in plant equipment totakexare of'therar-- - In Hampton Roads, where the great Newport News shipyard and the Ports mouth Navy Yard are located, and new yards are being established at Norfolk and Hampton, work in hand will aggregate over $100,000,000 in value, making this section what has been aptly termed the Clyde of Am erica. .-' At Wilmington, North Carolina's main seaport, vesseis valued at $1, 000,000 are under way.' Charleston, South Carolina, comes quickly to the front with enlargements of its present shipyards, the construction of a dry dock, and establishment of a new plant of large size that has a contract (Continued On Page Four) GOOD ROAD FOR AFTON SECTION Road Froiaa Reams' To Montgom ery's Store Declared To Be One of Best in County.- 1 In conversation the other day, we overheard a gentleman say that the road leading from Mr. Hugh Reams, where the Warrenton Township road ends, to Montomery's Store in Shocco township was as smooth as the paved streets of Warrenton. This testimony came from a gentle, men who has travelled the County-over and who is in a position to judge the condition of the roads. One thing certain this section of road illustrates what co-operative ac tion will do in any community. This Pinnell, Buiroughs, Limer Fuller, and Aycock neighborhood is progressive as a farming community, and know the value of a good road as common prop erty. This section of road was one year, ago almost impassible, and today it stands forth as conclusive evidence of the value of dragging after each rain, and of general upkeep as is voluntarily practiced by the men of this section. Rev. R. H. Broom Leads. In looking over the Raleigh Chris tian Advocate we note that Rev. R. H. Broom led the Financial Honor Roll having procured $149.20 in one year in subscriptions for this excellent pa per, f..;".'; ;. ; Court Room Crowded To Hear Him On This His First Court Here; Splendid Charge. A few minutes after ten o'clock yes terday morning at the words of Sher iff R. E. Davis, January term of War ren Superior Court convened, with his honor, Judge John H. Kerr, presiding. After the enpanelment of the Grand Jury, Judge Kerr delivered an impres sive charge as to their duty under the law, and. as to their duties as citizens of the great American commonwealth. He expressed sincere pleasure in. be ing here as Judge, and in that capac ity to help the people of Warren in the administration of the laws of the State. - After defining crime and making clear the duty of the Jurors, Judge Kerr placed before the Jury and the large number of citizens in the Court room some very -interesting observa? tions. He told of the State and its marvelous undeveloped resources; he told of. its people and their capacity to fashion nature's blessings into the common good. "The purest strain ot Anglo-Saxon blood found anywhere in the world exists in North Carolina, said Mr. Kerr. This priceless heri tage makes us cherish those high ideals which are evidenced by our peo pie everywhere; "of North Carolina's two and a half million people, less than one-fourth of one percent are of foreign birth," he continued. "The fourth states of Georgia, Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina are, ac cording to four of the greatest preach ers, the states in which the moril status of the Nation is at its height. Judge Kerr spoke the importance of a just pride as the mother of all achievement; not a haughty, narrow minded conceit, but. of a pride botft Tof past achievement andeiory of present opportunities such every North Carolinian should hold.' Ha spoke of California, exemplifying ths good effects to be accomplished by such a pride. In the affairs of any people, the just administration of its laws are the foundation of society, but the freedom of each individual is held so dear by the State . that twenty-four . men . must judge the defendant before the bar of justice. Speaking along this course, Judge Kerr "urged that the Grand Jury go diligently into all present ments,, and to report all violations of the law which had come under their observation as citizens.' Scoring the importance of obeying the law, and describing the opposers of the administration at this time as "old grabby souls, narrow-minded and pessis mistic" as - sores on community life, Judge Kerr stated "There is no place in society, Nation, State for men who opposes the laws of the country.' He urged the Jurors to investigate conditions at . the county home and the jail, and. in passing paid a just com mendation to . Colonel Scrap Powell, who has the home in charge, He urged that they see that conditions on j the chain- gang and in the jail were of care- was taken, as to the comforts of prisoners. "It is not the aim of the State to destroy when it punishes' declared the Judge in this connection. Addressing the body as represent tives of the people, he impressed: upon them their duty to investigate the, af fairs of the county : with the view- of helpful advice rather than of criticism. He urged the Jurors to inquire about the school administration of the coun ty and of the interest of the state, in the successful working of its school system. Education is being realized for its worth, and Judge Kerr declar ed "a study of the situation, bringing to light the illiteracy among our allies and the enlightening of the German people furnished the key to the situa tion this was a war of brains." Evi dence proves, that .educated people are the better fighters. Judge Kerr urged that the Grand Jury commend the county officers for the fulfillment of their duty reven the little common place actions in any line of endeavor merit a kind word for duty performed and the officers appreciate a pat on the shoulder. Duty is always more thoroughly performed, when duty is appreciated. - Speaking of the individual duty of a citizen, Judge Kerr showed concha- (Continued Lto T&lr Page Jack Seoit and Ed! Petar After Chase ; Deputy Scott Outran Negro and - Captured Him. "Rooster" Davis; a negro with the reputation of an; "all-around .bad man" is lodged, in jail here with oyer: a hun drediajsd; twenty bir4;sh in hiss back and:a sligt:,wpuiid:; thehadi '.. Davis .who corneal from-the; Ridge-way-; seio?h4 years a bad" negrp ; He was wanted in Raleigh for assaulting anio&ersiinr Philadelphia for some offense, and was chargwiiartttnynrf money at Nor- ilna and v the' carrying of a concealed weapoiu . - - : Mayor J; C. Hardy attempted Mt0,ar rest .. Davis at Norlina and in" this at ; empt firfed -at -hjra, wounding? thejegxcL slightlys.in the- hand,, bujk, the negrp. imadeehisiesieajnd iwent.to his horae' near Ridge way. , .Learning? of! hia where-abouts Chief E. L,Green, and deputies Ed Petar and Jack Scott went to make the arrest. : : Uponthir; approach Davis v made a break for liberty, failing to. halt de puty J ack Scott," erstwhile professional hall player and athlete, extraordinary; fired several times - with an . automatic shot: gswv. and in so doing disturbed the peace of--mind, of Davis but did not stop him. Seeing: -the fugitive was getting out of range and that the effect of bird shot wasnt hindering hia leg action, Scott stop firing and commenced the chase a-foot. After about a half mile run, through briar and bramble, Scott overtook his man, and j made the arrest before Chief Green and deputy Petar could cover the distance. The negro's condition is good, the shot just stuck and did not inflict any serious damage. Oft RED GROSS Reports Number of New Mem bers; B. Y; P- U. and Sunday School Elects Officers. ' The Wise Auxiliary American Red Cross now numbers 112. members. The following are the new members ob tained during and since the Christmas Membership Drive: Mrs. Nora King, Miss India Hawk, Mrs. Edwin Perkinson, Dr. T. J. Ho.v, Thomas G. Holt, Jr., Mr. E. L. Powell, W. T. Bolton, Mrs. Addie Mustian, Zela Newman, Mrs. L. M. King, Mr. D. P. Hicks, Mr. : I. L. King, Clauue Painter, Sterling Perkinson, Mrs John Painter, Jones Rivers, Mr. John Wil liams, Mr. Marion Bolton, William St Sing, Macon White, Raymond White, Mrs. Sally Powell, R. L. Mustian, Mvs. Anna King, Mr. R. J. White, Mr. W. R. Ball, J. H; Bolton, L. E. Hicks, Ice land Perkinson, Gilbert Wiggins, Hen ry White, Mrs. Henry White, Luther Painter, Helen Weldon, Roy. Perlcu son, Julia, Weldon,' Henry Coleman, W.' R.- Coleman, Mrs. Rowan King, Thorn- as Salmon, and Mrs. H. F. Munn. The Auxiliary has recently sent in to. the Warrenton Chapter the folio -ing articles: 26 hospital bed shirts; 10 slings; 5 abdominal bandages; 40 gauze compresses, 4 sweaters, 4 mufr flers; 6 pair wristlets; 7 pair socks. , We "have many willing, workers really- more workers lhan we have work to do. We need money with which to buy materials so that we may be able to keep busy all those who are willing to sew.' Isn't there some one who wishes to give something so that rough material may be purchased to keep all the workers busy. Mr. , George Hawk has loaned one sewing machine; Miss India Hawk ano ther, so that our need for machines has been filled. v ".' The: newly, elected officers, of the B. Y. P. U. for, a term of six months . be-, ginning January 1st are as follow ; President, W M. Rochelle; Vice-pres ident, Mrs. Charlotte Story Perkinson; Secty-treas, Mrs. Walter Mackerj. Quiz leader, Mr. Frank Dunn; Group leaders Prof.- Craver, Miss Hodges, Mi3S Justicend Mr. Walter Perkinson The officers of the Sunday School for the new year are: Supt., Mr. C. W. Perkinson; -Assistant superinten dent, J. R. Thompson: Secretayames I White; librarian, Elmore King. Mr. Weldon Capps, Robbed Of $250.00 and SlighUy; Shot; Negroes Are Captured. ' Mr, . Weldon Capps a well known and progressive citizen of the Drewry sec tion, of i Vance counter, was robbed at hi$ home.last week, ;and: was slightly wounded; by the negroes., who perpetrated-the crime. ' . ; Answering a knock at his door, two negroes ; who he well knew asked to speak., to ; him, following them out of the house, he was prepared to answer some- friendly- inquiry or be of some service when the negroes covered him with , their guns and demanded his money. . Two hundred and fifty, dol lars was taken in this manner and as Mr Capps started .toward his house at their- command, a load of shot were fired point blank, at him the shot went: between ; his -body and arm, only a few hitting him. Without any fur ther show of violence, the negroes left in haste. v- r Sheriff Bell, of ; Vance, was notified and was at once upon the scene," ob taining: the facts in the case and with the aid .of. his deputy all three negroes were arrested and are at present in Vance county jail awaiting trial. COUNTY COUNCIL ARE IN RALEIGH Heads of County Organization. Go To Raleigh To Meet French War. Mission. . Mr. Walter G. Rogers and Mrs. Kate Pendleton Arrington leave to morrow for Raleigh to meet the French War Mission and to confer with the members of the State Coun cil of National Defense. .Mr. Rogers goes as chairman of Warren County's Defense Council and Mrs. Arrington as the chairman of the Woman's branch of this work. Following the rendition of the pro gram - of welcome - at the Auditorium and speeches by members of the Com mission, the party will go to the Gov ernor's Mansion where a reception will be held. It is the purpose of the State Coun cil "of National Defense to make all County branches conversant with the War situation in regard especially to economic conditions, and this visit-of the' Commission to Raleigh offers . an Opportunity which all County Councils have; been urged to accept. EVEN IN STRIFE THE WAY OF THE CROSS SHINES However confused we may be by tne turns events are. taking in the modem world, we must cling to one one con viction, that over all a Divine Provi dence presides and that through alt, because of some, things and in spite of. others, Jesus. Christ will march on to' moral victory. One of the most noted ocotch preachers once delivered a thrilling, sermon on the text,. "An highway shall be there an a way." The point made by the preacher was that this metaphor of a road or a highway rah through the whole of the Old Test ament, and in he New Testament car ried still further, being applied to and exemplified in Christ, who stands forth amid all the conflicting paths and says "I am the way!" In spite of all that looks as if Christianity were defeated, or at. any rate halted, the Christ of God. is. leading on the sons of men. The path trodden as a mere trail by apostles in the first century, is now a turnpike, and shall be lifted up we do. not say made more smooth or easy as the years go by. The way of the. Cross; has been discoverable, by thoso who were looking for it, in every past .century, and shall not now be lost to sight. It may not be a broad way that glitters with seductive lights !an.d garish decorations a miscalled White Way but it is safe and sure, and it ever, leads upward, to planes of higher attainment, and scenes of eter nal joy Zion's Herald. ' German Chancellor Expected To Resign; Germans and Rus sians Far From Peace. The war dispatches as given out this morning through the-daily press are ss'xolfawa: I.mo'an, Jan 14 According to tele grams from 'Berlin today Count Von ilertling, the German Imperial Chan cellor, is ill and will probably resign shortly, says ; an Exchange Telegraph dispatch. Speculation, is rife concerning th conferences that, are being held in Berlin between the military and po litical leaders, in which Emperor Wi liam. and the; Crown Prince also hav? participated. "A death struggles is now proceed ing between the Reichstag peace ma jority and the military annexationist party," says a Bavarian newspapt, v hich adds that it does not know which side the government will support su that Egyptian darkness 'enshrouds the nation's peace terms.' M To meet the German menace on thft western front arising from the with drawal by the Germans of numerow troops, from Russia to reinforce their lines in France, Belgium and Italy ,ths British minister of national aervie has asserted that Great Britain's man power is to be materially increased at the earliest ; date possible. He declar ed that, the enemy would be able withdraw X,6O0,Q00 men from the eafirj, but notwithstanding this fact and Rus sia's defection, "the resources of the Allies: and America are sufficient to assure, victory and nothing but a p&--schological catastrophe can save the Central Powers." Although there is still talk, in unof ficial quarters of the . possibility of a final break in the peace negotiations between the Central - Powers and the Bolsheviki, the. armistice evidently has been extended to. February 18th and it is reported that the pourparlers will be transferred shortly from Brest-Lit-ovsk to Warsaw. Late advices indicate that there was considerable haggling between the op posing delegates at Brest-Litovsk the latter part of last.week over territor ial questions and the fixing of a clause in the proposed" treaty announcing peace between the belligerents. Trot zky, the Bolsheviki foreign minister, s in the previous deliberations, proved recalcitrant with regard to the Ger man formula- "that the the contracting parties have resolved henceforth to live in peace and. friendship," declared that it was a "decorative phrase," and did not describe what the future rela tions between the Russian and German peoples would be. Internal strife continues, in various parts of. Russia. Bolsheviki troops are reported to have cleared. General Kalendine's Cossacks from the Don iver basin and to have captured Ekafc ; erinoslav. Following previous reporti of a mutiny of sailors-at : Sebastopool, where- 62 officers, four of them admi rals, were killed, Russian soldiers are reported to have looted the town of Kilia, and in fighting with the Ukrai nians to have forced, the second Uk rainian regiment to surrender and lay down 7,000 rifles and. 13 machine gujis The Petrograd garrison also appar ently is out of hand, idle soldiers hav ing been reported, going into the prov . inces and taking food from the inhab itants and bringing it back to the capital and selling it at exorbitant prices. The social revolutionary members of the constituent assembly in Russia are opposed to a general peace at Russia's expense and declare that the Bolsne viki are "usurpers of power, who have precipitated the country into an abyss of civil war and anarchy." Cold weather and snows are still retarding the infantry activity on th3 battle front, where no fighting, of mo ment is taking place, except in the ai ture of small patrol engagements and artillery duels. Notwithstanding the fact that similar . conditions prevailed last week, the British casualties f o? the seven days ending this Monday were 24,979, as compared with 18,99S the previous week and 9,951 .the week before that. For the first time in many months British aviators have carried, out aii air raid on Karlsruhe, capital of Baden The raid was made in the day time. ft-

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