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1 THE REVIEW; REIDSVTi J JSt N. a TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1917 fte Reidsville Review TUE8DAY AND FRIDAY THE REVIEW COMPANY (Incorporated.) PANTON OLIVER R. J. OLIVER '.. . M M. OLIVER . ... .. ..President ..See. and Treat. . .. V.. President $1.50 PER YEAR (Kntered at the poaUfflce tl Reids fUe, N. C, as second daaa ft t jtt mat- AMERICA FIRST ly Ceuntry Tie of Thee, Sweet Lane1 ef Liberty." It Is a fact, bo far as our observa tion KcliK, declares (ha Charlotte 0y server, that the 'main concern in manifestation by tho colored people of this flection of the South Is not wither Ihci am going to be Riven an opportunity to join the army. Of course all colored people of the pre scribed ages are bound to register, and they are to be, selected for ser vice just as in the case of tliis white troops. Army orders have Just been Issued for the opening of a training capp at Fort !' Moines for colored officers, onn thousand of whom are to be selected by department command1 ers. Tho negro soldier Is to have his thance. In the war. ! Junte fifth, which has been deslgna : ted as Registration Day tinder the pro ' Vision of the new armty law, should be generally observed throughout the I country with appropriate exiercines. It Is not desired to make it a holiday, I course, or a time for elaborate detxf ; onstrations, but it is entirely appropri- ate that citizens in all parts of this country should regard it, in the words o President Wilson, "as a great day of patriotic devotion and obligation,." It iis fitting1 that ar rangement should be made In Relds rllle and othier towns and cities throughout the country for a proper ; observance of the occasion . o . Don't expect the impossible of your town and its merchants, lie) sure first, f before you complain of thO goods and j. prices of home merchants, that you i haven't had a hand in making it Im f practicable for our merchant to handle the kind of goods you want at 5 the prices lyou can pay. Merchants are not mind readers nor are they i blind to their own best interests. If ; they haven't what you want they will ', set It anywhere else. They deserve , te be given an opportunity to do so anyhow; but if they do not deserve t you will be doing yourself a bigger favor than you'll be doing them to deal face to face with men (you know and that can be held personally account able for their promises and perform nces. Try this for a rule in trading hereafter. " "'- o Onle of the greatest handicaps to be ! overcome if the State is to very great- sir Increase its acreage and production of food and feedstuff Is the labor shortagb that exists on the farms of very nearly evert county in North Carolina, according to a statement by John Paul Lucus, executive secretary of the State Food Conservation Corni-, mission. Mr, Lucus emphasizes the point that a man or boy who Is able to work on a farm can render the na tion Just as valuable service on a farm M bo can in the training camp or in tMe trenches. l'Prolsion a Vire Just as Important as nwen and the more provisions we aend abroad the fewer nvm and the less blood this war will cost us." declared Mr. Lucus, "Presl c'jnt Wilson and other high officials have laid great stress on this point and the fact that labor employed in i.gricultural pursuits will not be draft ed for military service is evidence that Congress looks upon ttw matter in tho same light. o Tho ill reputed Western hay of North Carolina markets because of the negative lesson it should teach in homle production has again been defamed! This time the Western product was the subterfuge in the shipment f 250 gallons of Hye whis key from Louisville Ky., to Hiender con and the eighty eaes, bottled in bond, were billed as hay. The farm l.ome of John Faulkner, located four miles northeast of Henderson, was the final destination of the mixed consignment, t'nder a double lock, the imported product had been buried in th ctHlar under college environ- i rents. o V L. BROOKS WILL NOT ENTER CONTEST FOR CONGRESS A special from Washington says: A. L. Ifrooks of Greensboro, presi dent of the State liar association, told the Dally News' correspondent that there fhems to be some confusion as to where the next meeting will be leld. The gathering of lawyers will be hid in Ashnville on July 3 instead )f at Wrightsville Ileach as some law ;.ers seem to think. Final arrange ments are now being i.rcade by Mr. Brooks and out of respect for thie ,lshf s of a great many of the mem bers of tin association Mr. Brooks :aid .the convention will be held at he Hatteriy Park hotel. ; Mr. Hrooks' is lure looking about or two or throe real good men to 'eliver speeches at the convention. tX'fore he returns to Greensboro he hopes to be able to announce the names of at U-ast two men of national rnuinnce who will address the as sociate during the convention week. Mr. Hrooks authorized the Daily News' .correspondent to state that he is not a candidate for Congress. "I m not a candidate," said Mr. Brooks, and would not-. become one' unless a Uuation should arise where It would be necessary for me to accept the nomination in the inteitest of the iarty. Such a situation cannot arise with our primary law where the can didate In nominated bjy the people In stead of by a convention. I very probably will be a candilate for the United States senate, but I shall not enter the congressional race in the ufth district." Mr. Brooks thinks there will be plenty of candidates to succeed Major Stedman without hiin. Ther is a like- l.hood of Alt Scales of Greensboro being in the race; Winston Salem ma!y furnish a candidate in former K-'tate Chairman PJller; Victor Bryant of Durham is said to be slipping his toe into the water to test the temper ature; Portler Graves of Mount Airy his friends say, is already an actlMe candilate while General Royster of Ox, ford is said to be In somewhat a re ceptive mood and last but not leat Col. W, 11. Dsboni's friiends are urg ing him to run as the Greensboro business men's candidate. Col. Os born has not said what he will do, and probably "will not for some time to come. J REGISTRATION DAY! Y PuJblic Duty For Americans 6 JUNE Tuesday All Between 21 and 30 Years Old Inclusive YOU MUST REGISTER ! Army Will Get New Style if Plana Do Not Go Astray. Uncle Sam's army olheers may wear a new service titilTorm if a style now being considered by the war depart ment Is 'upprovwl.. The uniform is the one to be worn bv the ottleers who will accompany (he Root commission to 'itissla. The coat or tunic resembles closely that worn by British officers visiting Ibis country. Instead of the present collar, which fits tightly about the neck, the new collar falls over with lapels, and stripes to designate the service branch of the officer will be suspended from the UMls. It was explained that the new uniform wi(l give the officers more "swagger," ' The uniforms worn to Russia will be of a cloth heavier than khaki and re sembling wool. They will be olive drab md will have trench belts. SEVEN POINTS ABOUT REGISTRATION 1 Tlre is only O.NE day for registration, June 5, 1917. 2 Fvery main reiient of the United States who lias reached his twcnty-lirst and has not reached his thirty-first birthday MUST register on tho day Rot, June 5, 1917. The only exceptions are offi cers nnd enlisted men of the regular urmv, the navy, the marine corps and tho national guard and naval militia while in tho service of the United States and officers in tin- cITu its reserve corps and enlisted men in the enlisted reserve corps while in active service. r 3 Ifogistration is distinct from draft. No matter what just claim you have for exemption, you must register. 4 Registration Is a public DUTY. For those not responsive to the sense of this duty the penalty of imprisonment, not fine, is provided in the draft act. 5 Those who through sickness shall be unable to register should cuuso a representative to apply to the county or city clerk for a copy of the registration card, The clerk will give instructions as to how this card should be filled out. The card should then be mailed by the sick person or delivered by his agent to the regis trar of his voting precinct. The sick person will inclose a self ad dressed stamped envelope for the return to him of his registration certificate. 6 Any person who expects to be absent from his voting pre cinct on registration day should apply as soon as practicable for a registration card to the county clerk of the county where he may be stopping, 'or if he is in n city of over 30,000 to the city clerk. The clerk will record the Hiiswers on the curd and turn it over to the absentee. The absentee should mail this card to the registrar of his home voting precinct so that it will reach that official by regis tration day, A self addressed stamped envelope should be inclosed with the card to insure the return to the absentee of a registration certificate. fi'1'(- Nothinp; Rives us more satisfaction than the chance to figure with you on the cost of your building material. In planning the construction of anything you want to build our experience in this line is freely at your service. Bring in your specifications. We will ttll you whether or not they are right and we will figure the cost as low as we can. 7 Registration booths will be 'open from 7 a, m. to 9 p. m. on registra-tion day, June o, A rmy Draft Registration Blank Following is the form prepared at Washington for the registration on 5 liine 5 of those called under the first draft for the new army: $ HIXil.STItATlON BLANK FOR ARMY DRAFT. . (FORM 1. v ' - No. HIT, I STUATK ).V CARD. Given name. Aire In years. Familv name. 1 .Name in full. . ii Home address., 3 Date of birth. . 4 Are you (1) a natural born citizen, (2) a naturalized citizen, (3) , au alien, (4) or have you declared your intention (sjiecify which) ?. .. .... Town. .. State. Nation. 5 Where were you born?..... 6 If not a citizen, of what country are you a citizen or subject?. .7 -What Is your present trade, occupation or office? .8 By whom employed?..... Where employed?. , 0 Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or a sister or brother under 12 solely dependent on you for support (specify which) ? 10 Married or single ( which V ?....... . , Race (specify which) ?. 11 What military service have you had? Rank. .. . . .Branch. . , Years. . . . . .Nation or state. , 12 Do you claim exemption from draft (specify grounds)?. I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true ..................... .. . . ..... . . (Sienature) 7 -X. i.X The Convention in New Orleans By request of the editor, I am under taking to say something about my reoent visit to New Orleans. The oc casion of my visit was the meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. I must needs write hastily. New Orleans is a vtery interesting city. The city was founded in 1718. It was made the capital of New France in 1722. It Is the metropolis of the South, and the eecond largest port in Ambrica, In area. New Orleans is said to be the third largest city in America covering" 196 square miles it nas a water front of 30 miles. It has more than five miles of wharves. Its sewerage and water works plants 26 millions. The Convention city has an Inter esting population of 387,000. Native whites 130,000; real foreigners 37,000 French speaking 60,000; Spanish speaking 30,000. There are 90,000 ne groes. The population is largely Catholic '1 here are 165,000 Catholics and only :,000 Protestants among the whites There are 79 Baptist churches in the city, of which 73 are negro. There are 5.000 more negro Baptists than Catholics in the city. o 1 . . . ,. inuen xor me city; now a rew words abou the Convtention. There were about 3000 delegates and visitors representing about 2 millions of white Baptists in the South. This convention Is thus the largest religious assembly meeting annauliy In the world. The convention is co-operative ?n its working. It has no ecclesiasti cal power. Its function is not to leg islate. Its actions are binding on no local church. It can do no more than make suggestions to the 24,000 Baptist churches scattered throughout the South, and these local churches are ieft free to accept or reject any sug gestion offered. The address of welcu.re was made by Mr. Heard, a former governor of Louisiana. Dr. J. B. Gambrell was elected pitesident of the convention. The newly-elected president is one of the most interesting and most belovted r.f Southern Baptists. It was he, who in the interest of religious freedom among the soldiers on the Mexican border, had that . controversy with General Funston. Dr. Gambrell is noted for his wit, coximon sense and leadership. Tho convention was manifestly patri otic. Two or three resolutions relat ing to the world war were passed. The crowd was more or less impatient with one delegate who said things bordering on the unpatriotic. All the fathers in the convention having sons already enlisted were requested to stand, and more than one hundred arose. Attendance at the convention impressed the writer with the fact that the pteople of Reidsville have not realizied the seriousness of our pres ent national crisis. The opinion pre vailed that thousands if not a million of American sons would have to be sacrificed to win the war, Dr. L. G. Broughton, formerly of Reidsville made a twenty minute ad dress on the World Crisis. He said : "This war has not gone deep enough. When it has our prayt?r meetings will qaudruple. That hour Is coming Men and womisn of God, Awake!" E. N. JOHNSON TO THOSE WHO WANT TO CAN TOMATOE8, ETC, THIS 8EA80r. cans are now worth ifirt nn up i thousand delivered In Reidsvilla it tar lota of 43,000 cans. They can not be had In less than car lots, and cer- itainly not at this price. ) Reidsville and Rockingham County need a lot of cans. There Is but one (way to get them. Individuals may send In orders for small lots, but tin plate is so scarce that an Individual': stands soiall chanda of getting his or uer filled. The Commercial & Agri cultural Association can get a car, and get It quick. The Association has orders now for 20,000 cans, which leaves 23,000 cans still to be taken by our people to make up a car lot. If those, who desire cans,' to take care of crops coming, will send in or ders to the association, and deposit vith the secretary fifty per cent of the cost of their orders and do this at onca an order can be sent in for a carload of 31b cans without delay. The cans can be stored in Rbidsville, and taken out as reauired. but th balance of the cash must be forthcom ing on thet arrival of the car; mean-tfi-Tb, however, with the security of raving cans on hand, more beams, tomatoes, and other stuff can be planted, and no fear need bi felt of a dropping markjet. Canned goods are going to be dear this year and, we fear, for a couple of years. If our friends in tho county wajit cans, no time must be lost in gettincr into touch with thb secretary of the C" & A. Association. If we do not crder at once the price of $60 will not bold, and tha price will become pro hibitive. Orders will be accepted for any amount of cans, and if a whole car lot is not made up then the depos its will be returned, but theria is no time to loso in this matter. New Law For Hotels An act passed by the last legisla ture to regulate the operation of ho tels requires that henceforth they be kept clean and sanitary. Amons other things the law says that shee-ts used on beds in hotels must be ninety inches long and clean, and that, after each gutest used a room the sheet3 and pillow cases must be washed an:I ironed before being usee! by any other guest. It also says that therV? shnir. Ih no roller towels used. Get Rid of Your Rheumatism Now is the time to get ..d of your ifeeujmatlsm. You will find Chamber, nin's Liniment a great help. Th re lief which ! affords is lone worto nany time its cost Read the paper regular? His Middle Name He isn't handsomet far from that As. manly beauty goes; He doesn't sport the latest hat Or up to datest clothes. And yet he Is motte than popular Than all the blooming roost; And ev'nybody likes him, for His middle name is Boost. He doesn't wear the latest Btyles Or know the latest fad; But he Just smiles and Smiles and SMILES. - When things are going bad. He talks a lot. when rainclouds pour, Of crope they have produced; He seas thMr silver lining, for His middla nate is Boost. He makes no million bucks a year. And yet he has enough; His charity is giving cheer When things arte looking tough. Of friends he owns a plenty, more Than money has induced; Yep, ev'rybody likes him. for His middle name is Boost. Get out yourself and boost a bit 0 And Jolly folks along. For knocking never maktes a hit When things are breaking wrong. If qou should hear a kicker roar. Just buTp him off the roost And show the folks you're plugging for His middla natte Is Boost. Dr. T. E. Lilslrt Um returned from Richmond where he has been spend ing several weeks at hospital His condition shows some Improvement, we are glad to learn. Old Receptacles Suitable For Putting Up Winter Food. H.itwvlveT are urged to savp bottles, espeelnl'y wide i'ec:et ones, to be used for presrvh'g. In a bulletin Issued by the United States department of agri culture. The department points out that there threatens to lie a serious shortage of regular jitrs and preserving caus next fail. Fruits find Jam when sealed with corks or paraffin can lie kept perfectly In bottles. Fruit Juices may also be packed in small necked bottles. Secialists of the department are urg ing cauning clubs and housewives not only to cau products, but to dry fruits as well. Nothing, they advise, should be canned that can be preserved other wise. The bulletin says: "Candy containers or other glass Jars with screw tops or glass stoppers aud. In fact, any receptacle of glass, crock ery or porcelain can be sealed with cork or pancr. and paraffin. "Large tin canisters or tin cans with removable covers, provided the body of the container Is air and water tight, will be found useful in canning certain food products. Such containers can be sterilized and their covers hermetically sealed in place with solder or wax." School Faculty Entertained The pupils of tfcfc second grade of the Reidsville colored gradad school entertained the members of the facul ty, Friday at 3 p. m. The teachers vere received by Elizabeth Young. The pupilj fiivt an interesting pro gram consisting of nursery rhiymbs and songs. A delightful menu was served. H. E. Webb, the principal, gave rexarks, and each teacher prtes ent expressed thanks and aDDrecia tion for the- thoughtfulness of thie pupils and energetic teacher, Miss Pearl L. Williamson. After reviewing the exhibits all were dismissed with a wish of a happy vacation'. X Home Gardening Gives Cheaper Flour In Farm and Fireside a writer sayb; "We are not paying high prices for flour since we bought 35 or 40 sacks last fall at. 11.60 a sack. As for gra ham, whole wheat and corn meal, we grind it ourselves, and find it superior to , the commercial article. Home grinding is a popular fad in this lo cality. Gas power is the aglent used." He Takee a Chance. Having survived seventeen civil war battles and an Inventor's ups and downs, a Freeport (N. Y.) man of sev-eaty-flve thinks be Is now able to brave matrimony and appeals for a wife. The Eerie- and Bryan 'i A categorical denial that any Amer ican naval vessels have been sunk in the war was issued by Secretary Dan iels to counteract a "campaign of vicious rumors that Is being carried on so industriously by persons un known." Read the paper regularly. Announcement This is to notify the public that I hare sold my interest In the Rocking- ham Vulcanizing Co., and sincerely hope my friends will contiinue to pa tronize said firm, who have my best wishes for their continued success. L H. Hopkins, . Jr. AT T1! How Do Your Clothes Look? There's no reason for a man to go about in ill-fitting clothes in this day of ad vanced, artistic tailoring and reasonable prices. You'll find, here, smartly and correctly styled, and hand-tailored suits of relia ble fabrics in every good model for men and young men including the new Belters. Only the finest of mer chant tailors could dupli cate the genuine Schloss Baltimore Suits we're show ing now at 116.50 and up. Come and see them! Williams & Co., Its Man s Store." Mar. 2Sth, 1917. 3 Ccmcrtx 2.00 per ytts.