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' 1 ' . N. ' - , S " J , - - " - i ' -v'- t -."'" ' V '. , .... i . - Words o reight 15,000:Fople 1 jr. . - -."I had as-soon attempt to t do business without clerks as with- ,out advertising. ' John Wariamaker. EASTERN Vol. 2. . . ' ' H - rs ' a i 11 : ' - : r. : ' 1 mmmm j-. Wews From the Far ; Away Phillipines. The following . article from Ala- xnanas Jamboles, in. the . Pillipines is from the pea of John H. M. But ler a talented young colored man of Elizabeth City. I It is the second part to a former article from this ' source, and vrill bo read wi th. in terest by the friends of this young man. , ;'; " .J-- . . A big house is said to be the sign of a wealthy Filipino. A large square "and ' imposing structure, .shingled with , leaves of the . nipa palm, perched i upon poles about ten feet high and entered by a pre tensious flight of steps, promises a pleasing interior but ke the tem ples of Hellas the beauty is on the outside. Schooled by the Castilian and- delighting to connect their civilization with the misty past one would, expect the rich to display a taste born of contact with Roman ticism or of the manner of Borne eastern nabob as described in the "Arabian Nights." A hat racV, a table, a few antique chairs, a half dozen pictures of the virgin, popes or ciantsas momentoesof' dec eased relatives constitute an inventory of : many reception rooms. Tate out ' t'uo , hat rack and table , from the list and add a chandelier and per haps a piaho , and the contents of the pcrlor are before you. , '" The glossy floor makes up - for the absence of carpet but the af tar glow of disappointment is a lonesomeness hard to be shaken off because of the absence of so many of the concomitants of American wealth and culture. There is not. the simplicity whichwould delight an apostle Df the arts and craft school but at first sight' a Puritanic straight-lined emptiness entirely out of barmony "with the public ap- ypearances of the owners and their standing in the community. How comes it that people of such artis tic tendencies, antecedents and sides, so- given to the feast and dance, display so little of .the graces of adornment in their homes The nativa music suggests and conversation confirms the answer "oppresion." If a Spanish officer, I am told, found fine furniture. ih? a home or saw a becntiful equipage, confiscation would likely ensue. This and other-species of oppres sionwere manifested by those in the Bullacks, it wSs highly corn authority and imitated by alWmendable. Earnest Linwood jn classes until deceit became a virtue and every man had a hiding place for hi3 money the evidence of which might be rice fields, a large dwelling, or fine clothing worn on festal occasions. Two large apartments, already mentioned take up 'most of .the space in the home. In the former business ; is transacted. Here the lower caste tillers of the soil, arti sans, hrshort, the hoWy ' handed tiler as a class of whatever appella tion, is dealt with.. These simple swains are obsequi ous and' deferential and excites one's pity ' while the landlord has them in hand.' Theyw' assume the spirit of the man inHolyWrit who was forgiven of his "debts, ' as soon as they leave the presence of their creditor and vigorously demand the last hair's breadth, of the pound of flesh. . The parlor is the dance hall A few days 'before a church feast in various sections of a town rahear sals are had and .at some central place with the ..priestresenfcdux ing the fiesta week the best famlies WORT H meetfor social pastime. Tobacco, wine, whiskey and sweets consti tute the refreshments which are partaken of bv male and femalei alike. The sound of music can be heard till the birdi pips the morn ings hours while pattering feet and joyous mirth provoke the envy of the smaller fry who stand without, in the distance and darkuess. 4 - Sleeping apartments are hot general. Observing the men and women in public or seated by. the windows of their homes, one con jures up surroundings for ; the sleeper rivaling the comforts of the luxurious appointments, afforded by Menalaus fpr Ulysses' son. Again to be disillusioned. There may, be a guest chamber but the reception room or parlor is turned into i a bed room by spreading down mats and placing pillows, "i The home of the common laborer is a lowly, shack built of bamboo and covered with nipa. Not a nail is used ; in "its construction. The wind whistles through the floor which is made of bamboo strips crossiag each other at tight angles but the good man is satisfied with his v"sou-eiou" of - rice and - fish, .-his cigar, vino' and senorita. - r ' ' - He thinks not of the distant future and, therefore," has no anx ious care. Tothe man in rthe grand housf he looks for rice, to the streams "for "fish" and to his fighting cock for money to purchase luxu ries. Often the'cock which he has trained with care and fed with choice foods bites Aha- dust in the first- combat He does not crv over the defeat but raises another cock trusting to luck to give him a fortune and lif t him to the level . of a big house." The Marvelous Bullocks. - "The 4 Marvelous Bullocks" gave a very creditable performance" here last night. Those who went Uo see Richard Mansfield excelled, or expected to meet the rival of Lewis Morrison may have been disappointed. The performance was free from' Sensuality, and was altogether clean and entertaining. Considering the fact that this is Pthe fourth public; -appearance of laugh, , while the -singing of the children was a source of great en joyment. Baby Lucille is a little woncfer, and MissBessie, Captivat ed every one. Then there was Miss..Ethel who ' lacked sufficent part to do herself justice, and Master Theo, who promises to be a stage attraction. in the future, and reflects credit in his rdle. with tiny Lucille. v ' v Hoffard's tight wire and trapeze work is excellent, as was also the male quartejtte -. ; . .-. ' . Taking the performance as a whole it wasas much enjoyed as any thing1 tlfat has "appeared , here this season. w - : Mrs Neir Stoirkes of Hartford Conn arrived on Feb. 14th to visit friends in this . vicinityand is now a guest of Mrs "V Dewey at oolsville. N. C. ' 1 . ,t-;Mrs.-H. CGrice has returned from th Northern Markets, where gheTisi teds theprincipal millenery empoiiums. Devoted to the Industrial and ELIZABETH CITY, JEvCaivinJS.-BiaakwtlL D.' ,'ancf who is "an orut r oT -nft.-eli-'V , If I - 7t, -. I ; 5? ' " 4 -r" - i S $ J r--'- : -'.v -t... J r : :v C "f - , fcwi '"' II s the pastorate of the Firr Ciptisi'iMreh of Norfolk, Va.'Five of V iae most uspiui jears ui iiis 1110 v e xfiPiit cb pasior 01 tne First Baptist Ctkurou o lhK city " ber his universially pop ular aud beloved li?givn ii2 Inst Tii?ht he will conduct a cro- a i j. -. x . Af i.f tracted njeeting'&t te Kuatl StLett Biptist jChurch of this city. CHAMBER MEETS Committee flamed to se cure Public Building Site. The " following business was transacted at the meeting of the Chambar . of Commerce Tuesday night March 3rd, at fi remans hall. The new members elected were T. B. Wilson, J. T. McCabe, O. F. r i Gilbert, A. J. Davis, Brad Sanders Marshall Gallop, H. H. Lavao stein, Dr!-C. W." Sawyer, H. P. Gner rant and F. Craig. Chairman Alexander reports for; harbor shipping and commerce committee regarding Scuppernong river steamboat route. The com mittee was continued and instruct ed to get the route to Columbia established. i S The matter of Sunday trains on the , Norfolk and Southern refer-1 red to transportation committee and On reconsideration of the matter it was tabled. Chairman "W". L. Cohoon reports that tha bill for good roads in this county has been sent to the ' legislature and is now a law. Chairman E. F. Aydlett reports that 'the bill for changing the term of many courts has been sent to the legislature. The com mittee was continued to have the same passed. v Chairman "W. L, Cohoon on the oysteifindustry committee report ed .progress. s The committee was' continued.'. - Chairman ("LeRoy on Suffolk and Carolina discrimination; matter ; re ported progress and the com mittee was continued. wj h : - A committee composed of Dr. A. L: Pendleton C;H. Robinson and Dr. J.--.H. "White wore appointed to 'wait on Mt.JJ; Hinton regard ing 'securing his' square fft the new public building and to answer Bducatiorral Developmeni CARO LIINA'S N. C, F IJii vt.Crso. o'alure at Dears here. ti r o v ,i? ,v b as rcctttly accep ted v --1 , a. j p it- v Bi vffiti Jetu-rs from Congressman Stuall ) dative thereto. : The following resolution druivn w) n'd presented byMr. E. F. Adletc were auupted. . Whereas Hon. J. H. Small otir rpresentative iu Congress has been uutiring in his ffforts for the well are of Elizabeth City in all its interests aud 'Rpecially"in securing the ifctfut additional appropriation of $20,000 for the new site on "Muin Street, for a bandsome i)uliic build ing. Therefore resolved: (1) That .we with with pride recognize in Jojju A Small an able faithful fearless and worthy repre sentative, drligent in the service of his people. (21 That we extend to him thanks of this v chamber for the great service ne lias , done our people by changing the tite from wnere it. was nrst selected to a suitab'e 0113 on Main street which meets with the approval of our people. .- (3) That si copy of these resd"- lutions be sent by the secretary to him." Tbe committee appointed re garding the free delivery of mail in this city reported progress au the committee was continued. Moved and seconded that a com mittee of five be appointed to inves tigate the matter make franchises to be voted on by the people of Elizabeth City and go before the board of Aldermen, and to - report same at next meeting. Adopted and the following committee were appointed: E. F. AydletV chairman 0. H. Robinson, , Dr O. McMullin, J.-B. Blades, and Piof S. L. Sheep, V On motion of W. JL Cohoon , the following, committee was appoin ted to invite tho surfmens Mutual Benefit Association here this spring to hold there anuual meeting.' . A dopted and W. Ii Cohoon, K Alex ander, W J. Woodley, were made the proper committee to make the invitation.' ' -' K--' , On motion the chamber adjourn ed. ' . s of Eastern North Carolina. LEAD! I IPAY, MARCH 20th, 1903. The Y. M. C. A. Convention. ' The State Y. M. C. A. Convention was held at Winston-Salem N. C. thil week and the Elizabeth City. Association was represented by Messrs M. L. Hooper and J. "W. Kight. Mr. W. B. Keys was also an elected delegate but buisness pre vented his attendance. The' session was the 27th in the annals of the Associatian in North Carolina. Many distinguished visitors were in attendance and the session ' was greatly enjoyed. Comfortable homes were provided all the guest and the City threw her doora of hos pitality open wide. ' President Holmes of Charlotte opened the 'association and read a flattering report of the past yiars work. - . - : ( On Sunday morning at 11 o'clock Mr.-J. W. Kight Secretary of the Elizabeth Ci ty Association address ed the congregation of the Meth odise Protestant Church. v J Duting the session it was' decided to unite 'the association. wrk in North-and South parolinii. -The two delegate from thi3 City speak in highest terms of the session just closed and are loud in their praises of courteous treatment shown them. - The Real Thing Here. r , The Spring opening of Th'v. Bee X ve is and every , o ae in. Eiiiabetb. City will ' Wiit " Id ! see what this Mammoth City, store -will have on exhibit. Tka Bee Hire will open several, ne-v de partments aud Messrs. Gilbrtjind Richold have been busy tho past ten days arranging ' for this big sale that wil! mark spot in the history of commerce iu Elizabeth Citv. The great exhibit of spring dress goods and wearing apparel for women and children will ho doubt be a wonder in itself. Every pos sible make and style of dress goods will be shown. The shoe depart ment, one of the new ventures will be eagerly saught by those who want to be up to . date. Ladies Gentlemen's and ' boys' shoes of every dscription will be on dis play at lowest ea,sonable prices. The underwear department' will b found unusually complete, and the approach of spring means that now in time of . times to get-the best before it belongs, to your neighbor. Every avaiable foo!'. of space in The Bee Hive shows im provement and the culmination. of a big financial out lay, coupled with excellent judgement in 'buy ing and arranging stock. Blr. Gilbert has set a pace to those who want to keep up with him, and when it come -to buying you will find whim.' ready to serve' you. ' ' . . In the clothing department Mr. S. S. Richold, is waiting for your trade. Courtesy and a guarantee of satisfaction is the pass word here. You do not have o select a suit from a scrap 'two inches long, I for a first class city tailoring estab lishment with cloth on the (bolts. f-eady to be measured for your form is now a' your disposal. This is, o,i a min f the men or our should be justly proud. The man who goes to Norfolk for a suit with such goods under iris nose,; is throwing away : both time . and money; , ..; 4 .: ,. ,; ' Go to the Bee Hive; v see "If or yourself. A full" page display ad in ihis paper will tell you more about it. N Help Wanted. "" y .Three good farm hands who can milk to go to Pennsylvania, married or 'single Apply D W. Lynch West Grove, Chester. 'Co? Pa., or E B. Seating -Ajlihgtoh Hotel between - eight 1 and " nine o'clock; in the mQrning" i or twelve and two in the afternoon. ?i2-2t '( . . . week. east VS3 Jizabeth Gity lingRapi - The opening of Water street ' to the public is a new' era in tjie history of Elizabeth CS3& This is, one of the first and most' import ant steps 'in which the property holders have gone down into their own pockets," in an effort to pro mote the good of the city, by thia most commendable and highly im portant step. For years the dock end of the city has, been cramped for lack of-a-better thorbughfare. Those who. had stojees along this way, were prevented from offering their goods to the iarmer element until after the farmers had5' travel ed, the length of one of the other business streets, and of course, whatj the, Water street merchants got 6f this trade was an insignifi cient amount. But with the new street 'open, tle entire eastern end cf Elizabeth City will be connected. A depot will be practically, at either end of the new 6treet, and the road lead ing out of the city along the : river wiH turn hundreds of the' farmers directly into this route, giving1 them as short a cut to the Water street merchants as "well as those on Main street. In order to ac complish he opening of new Water litreettwa buildings -vliave been torn down and .a bridge' erected across Tiber Creek, which necessi tated the use of .a pile driver, p al-w hrcady in operation. The old city market, eree'ed cturing the local administration , of Mayor W. C. Glover, who by the the way, lef t many commendablo city improvements in' his wake, will have to suffer utter demolish- mont. The tearing down of this relic is an item of ' great interest as .it must mean a new., city mar ket and one, of course, , equal to the growth and population of the city of to-day. At .the southern end of Water street the, Eringhaus building will also be razed, jthus making an entrance to the"premises heretofore wailed in Detween a -number' of stores. This property is owned, by Messrs. J. B. Fearing and C H. Robinson, who will. reap a rare harvest from the new street. These old vacant back premises, will now be turned into -several excellent building lots on a street that lnust eventually rank as - one of the firs t, if n it the first,' street of iurportance. After jassing through the pr 5 perty pf Fearing and Bo binson,- and crossing the bridge across-Tiber Creek, Water street will touch at Diamond corner, and thus go into the IU r e r ro a d le adin g into the surrounding country. - . ; The - Suffolk and- Carolina-Sail- road .Will coma directly east to the aer frong down Tiber Greek: to , ... Xtmmerman s old wharf, which. will be the frei"ght depot , and final ter- minus of the nswlina . Thus Water street at cither end, will . present a wharf and depot front. , Consider then the exc'ellant wholesale quar ters' which the eastern- end of the city 'will afford. It must,, mean low freight,; rare, shipping advanta? ges ana win oeyonu, a doubt make. Elizabeth City ihe imostf( thrifty city; of i ts size on the, Atlantic; cqas from ' Key West to, St. ..Lawrence gulf. " - - - joThe i property -hbiders ' have put up- $5,000. of het amoujife-necessary jtor; this; work, while the City has torn down her. market, .erected Uhe bridge j and graded - the Btieet Thus,T" through that great Read', the - Jar Heel achs ' , It Has the. largest circulation" of the State Capital:- t, Nov5U Bflak rogress medium,- the Chamber of- Com- ; merce, 'with the ; skilled' hand of, J Dr. . Pendleton at , thd rudder ' the greatest improveinenthat- v has fier been made here, isctual- ' ly a surety; so sure in fact, that the? ; laborers hammers and the jar nf the V pile driyer attiact the visitor ,4 and- frequently cause him 'to exclaim at' the tenacious, steady advancement' of the aty.b the Tiber, which like V , Rome of old, has erected an insurf- ' mountable wall; a wall of commerce 4 greater , -even than the . ' granite ' '"' of - Italy, Our army- of ' mer ' chants, are to-day united, and, with j , Dr Pendleton and his Chamber 'of ' Commerce in the van, the. Ibatle -J horn has been sounded . and the-p. march of Ehzabeth Cify, must be engraven in the annals of a history yet unwritten. " ' - 'h PAPER dP , ' ' - Struck On Us. .'- - J. B. Wilkins of Sumcook k H. ' who winters in Elizabeth City, was ' in the office of The Tar Heel this- ; week. ,.;Mr. Wilkins say s Elizabeth. J " City isone of th e liveliest places on, V the map. He was so much'impress-r. , 1 ed as to invest considerable Tmpneyr f, in real estate and bonds ,: id Vthe' ' inew Suffolk and Carolina' branoht raibroad, to thia place. : Since" 1888J . . Mt. Wilkins has been interested in( " ; ' thislocauty. At first be" centered V oa isiewberD, .but .svaatr attracted ' , here, he says, by the manifest, busi- 4 ness and hustle of our,, people - - xnis is anotner example or. energy--and .push ; inTiting capital. - Mr,. , ' Wilkins is accompaned by his wife, "' who is a charminglady."1 ,,'";('!:'- r i An Heroic Act Kittx Hawk, N. C. March 14- . A brave deed was- performed' at ' If orth Banks, by Mr. Morris Beas ley i this week. vMr. Beasley-'while out in a small skiff, hWrd a scream for -help, which attracted his attentions -A short distance - away he "saw an ! ' ; overturned boat, with' several men, floundering in -the dep. waterMr-t'-Beasley took the painter of his own J vessel- in his teeth rand swarn-i ihrough rough waterjo thamtn,. who were fighting; an outbing tide,v t' reaching them iwithtle, line,' they -j , were given .. necessary assistive? r and" came ashore. The act was if - brave one and .the man performiog v' it proved himself a hero. , , - . . ' - , 1 r L - . .'V 3 Knocked Down by a Wagon." -- 4 " Clenny Bowes, "8. small, darkey; was knockgddown by Flora's Va ? gon , Wednesday morningt C '"it?, " ; The bpy:was more f caie'thaa.,i hurt He was taken into Standard Pharmacy,and " jssoon " recovered ?t c fro inthe 'shock. . It is saad. that theaccident could not have, r been "" avoicled as the" boy ran'suddenly in front' of the horse. ' The wheel, o (: ; the wagon jstruck Bowes, fcut did, not run over him as 1 was ' at ' firs -thought' ' - i i . DeathjOf Mrs. Harkham r ? formerly lived heredfe'tf at tfc e 7old' y ; homestead in Salem' lastsreek'aeoi " ' ' about 3Q years." She 'IeaVesa hiisiv band Bnd three childreh.srShe waa-?' ;? married; twiceherfirst 1 husband' ' being Daniel 'Cartwright;;6f Salem townshipr"Bhe?was' a tJ member "of he Salfia Baptist Wch? -ec6as' r?'"'J ed was a sister of Mesrs Richard. " and Charles. Berry of this city " ' f ' - r .i
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