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ix. TmeBabl CONOMI IT TSBfa ft ' 7Z&i&FK& VOL. o. ELIZABETH CITV. N. C. TUESDAY. NOV 28. 1905. Nil Train To Be Held Until Midnight Fire Ruined Small Dwelling Library Project Not Encouraged Only One Case Heard Yesten i NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN AN NOUNCES THAT POPULAR RE QUEST WILL BE COMPLIED WITH WILL ALSO RUN TRAIN LEAVING NORFOLK AT SIX O'CLOCK THANKSGIVING NIGHT The efforts of I he hundreds of peu pie who will vlblt Norfolk on Thanks giving day to induce the railroad com pany to hold the train until 11 or 12 o'clock that night have resulted In Miccess, even more bo than they hop d for. The Norfolk and Southern Co. officially announces today that ihcy will provide an additional train to leave Park avenue, station at Nor folk at midnight on Thanksgiving for the accommodation of those who de sire attending the banquet or the thea ter. That is exactly the feature de sired, but tlie company goes further than that in providing conveniences and announces that tickets will be nop! for $1 for the round trip and will In- good to return by the train that will leave Norfolk that evening at i o'clock also. Hy this arrangement it will pimply be a matter of choice with the excursionists whether they will remain to see the night attractions or return at C o'clock, just after the foot ball game. The 12 o'clock train will afford Elizabeth City people the same conveniences -offered by other roads to excursionists from other points and will make of it decidedly the most popular excursion to leave here dur ing the past several years. '.Yesterday the people had given up all hope that the train would be held and the announcement today causes much surprise, but more satisfaction. It is understood the Suffolk and Caro lina train will be held until 8 o'clock, which will make it possible for the people to return any time they desire. Resides being a convenience to those who would go anyhow, the mid night train will cause many to take iho nip who would otherwise remain At home. ALARM CALLED DEPARTMENT OUT IN A HURRY THIS MORN ING AT 12:10 DAMAGED PROP ERTY OWNED BY HUGH CALE AND LOCATED ON SOUTH ROAD STREET FIREMEN DID GOOD WORK IN EXTINGUISHING IT. Mnnif CnmilSac floving to The combination building owned by a negro named Hugh ("ale on South Road street, near the cemetery, and used by him as a store ami dwelling. caught lire this morning at 12: lit o'clock, and had it not been for the exceedingly rapid ami efficient work of the fire department it would have been totally destroyed and the chan ces are that several other huildinirs would have gone mi in smoke with it. A phone message was iirommlv sent to the engine house when the tire was discovered and In a moment the whole department was racing to the scene. When the companv arrived the roof inil interior of the structure were in a light blaze am! it appeared as if it was doomed, 1ml hose were connected with the hydrant and several nozzles threw a literal deluge, the dangerous fire boon being snuffed nut. All the while showers of sparks arose and were wafted to lite surrounding dwellings by a brisk wind, hut the whole section was then awake and each occupant protected his own, resulting in t he fire being confined to the place of ori gin. Caught from Defective Flue. The fire, it is believed, caught from a defective flue, as the roof and up per rooms became ignited first. So fast was the headway of the flames the occupants had barely reached a place of safety when the roof and chimney fell in with a crash. Prac tically no furniture had been removed and much of it. was consumed or ruined. The building was comparatively a new one. It is understood that the loss is pretty well covered by iirsur- wp - i Ho i. I re i al oi hi of a i ' i enlal ilig he movement lor the ii' U ami more com library at the V. M. ;ilele ( ''. A. I, i so far met wiih meager eti ' ouragi a,eni ami support al the hand ' !' the piiiiiic to Whom appeal.-. Were made li assist. Though the invita tion tor .i oneiary coin ributions or'tlie ;ilt of approved volumes has now s'ood scwnil ilas, not a single re sponse had In en made up to noon to day. The hope of the moiuoters of tlie movement for unsolicited dona tions lias been now abandoned, and In a few days energetic solicitors will move among the people to raise not less than fifty dollars. Thai amount Is desired in order to get a like sum promised by Mr. J. I). ' Hindi's, whose offer has been previously mentioned. In consideration of the fact ' that there is no circulating library in the s AFTER SEVERAL CASE8 BEEN REMOVED FROM DC-J PROCEEDING OF W. M. NINGS AND WIFE VS. WHITE WAS CALLED-THE CASE CALLED THIS MORISH kin. i THEN AND NOW. I shows how nelpkss Mr. YouN-Me insurance agents. 'i depicts how one sweet day .L. You-N-.Me had his innings. used to he in the clutches of Measure For Immigration Restriction Introduced Betor The Chamber of Commerce rt. city and that such a library Is alway among any city s reatures, together with the fact that it would materially benefit the Y. M. ('. A. an, I make it more attractive, die movement will nereaiier ue most energetically con ducted and it is considered that each citizen should contribute liberal! v INTERESTING REPORT MADE CON. CERNING EXPRESS FACILITIES AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE AP POINTED TO PUSH EFFORTS OUTLINED LAST NIGHT THANKS EXTENDED ENTER TAINMENT COMMITTEE WHO RECEIVED WATERWAY PARTY. Elizabeth City During the past two months at least dozen families have moved to Eliz abeth City from all parts of the sur rounding country, but principally from tlie lower sounds regions. In no In stance either were they people who could make a liying at their home, but to ihe xontrarjY were among the most pron.i :ent of the 'sect ion. It is the same way In wlilcn tne initripoliran city of any section draws the people on account of business and employment possibilities. Some of the new residents will establish enter prises here, while others will seek work of a more profitable nature than mild be found in the smaller towns -and villages. , Kli-:.lieth Citv wants an influx of the prosperous, working kind and ex tends to them a ready welcome. Her inducements for the opening of mer cantile establishments have increased and her mills, factories and divers .other labor furnishers are operating n a full scale and over all is spread a mantle of great and growjng pros-jH'rity. a nee. Summoning' Ju rors On The Street Today Are you lacking in strength and rigor? Are you weak? Are you in pain Do you feel all run down? The Messing of health and strength come to all who use Hollister's Rocky Moun tain Tea. .!. cents. Standard Phar macy. Trouble was experienced this morn ing by the court officials in securing jurors before whom to try the civil suit cases now being heard exclusive ly in Superior Court. The usual crowd of 'Spectators did not occupy seats in the court room and could not be pick ed up in the usual manner. Jurymen were of course absolutely necessary, and to obtain, them two deputies of Sheriff Reid were stationed for awhile at the court house door and passing citizens were summoned until the twelve were made up. To say that surprises were given some of those summoned would be making a mild statement, but surprised or not, it was a case of having to serve and several were put to considerable inconvenv ence by being called away from busi ness without. Having made prepara tions for absenting themselves. Elks? Memorial Service All advertising 3opy for THIS WEEKS Tar Heel must be in office before 12 o'clock on Wednesday. The Elizabeth City Lodge. No. S.'.O, will hold their annual tentorial ser vice in Elks' hall next Sunday. De cember 3. at 3: III) o'clock.. The com mittee having tlie matter in charge j have arranged an interesting musical j but the result of the correspondence program and invite all citizens inter- was in ne respect highly satisfac The meeting ot the Chamber of Commerce held lasi night in the court -house-wtspooi ly attendedi Uiit Hwly-J inspectors-ns-o interest was displayed in the two mat ters placed under cotisi leration, both of which were of especial interest to the people of the city and section. President S- I,. Sheep called tin' meeting to order promptly at 8 o'clock. Cpon motion a unanimous vote of I hanks was extended tlie arrangement committee selected at a. previous, meet ing to entertain the congressional wa terway party. U wus conceded that the entertainment of the distinguish ed visitors was entirely satisfactory and hi" "perfect accordance with plans. Special Committee on Express. Mr. H. Clay Tunis, chairman of the postal, telegraph and express commit tee, appointed to secure better ex press service for the city, reported that he had been in communication with the superintendent of the-Atlan tic division of express in regards to better wagon service for the city, or a wagon to. collect express parcels as well as to deliver them. He said the superintendent , in his answer stated that, he thought Elizabeth City al ready had a good service and that in stead of alluding to the wagon feature referred to the railway service, men tioning The fact that the Norfolk and Southern had put on an additional train on which express is handled. His r.nswor to Mr. Tunis' correspondence 3ln touched upon the project of hav ing the Suffolk an! Carolina trains carry express, which he said he now has under consideration and intimal ed that the, feature would be added sometime in the near future-.. The efforts for improved wagon ser vice wrb thus not dealt with at alt. ested in the order to lie present. Cards of admission will not be issued. tory, as it as ;ood as promised that the Suffolk and Carolina service. which has been worked for some time hy Mr. Tunis and his committee, will be addej. After this rejmrt. the express matter was considered by the Chamber of Rheumatism, gout, backache, acid lison. are results of kidney trouble. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea goes directly to the seat of the disease and i such Importance to the city that a spp- cures when all else rails. Ah cents cial committee was appointed 10 iaie Standard Pharmacy. up the matter with the superintendent and do all possible to secure the In- Old office. papers for sale cheap at this creased facilities. This resolution was offered by Mi. J. H. LeRoy and Mes srs. P. M. Grice and W. T. Old were chosen to form the committee. Against Undesired Immigration. A communication from the Immi gration Restriction League of Boston was then read by the secretary. It wus addressed to the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and read as follows: Immigration Restriction League, President's Office, Boston, Mass., November (i Dear Sir: A bill is to be introduced into theftext Congress for raising tin head tax, excluding illiterates and de bar ing aliens certified by immigrant tcti poor-physique that their ability to earn a living is interfered with. The advantages of these measures for sifting out unde sirable immigrant) are being pointed out by government, officials and the thoughtful students of the problem. The present seems opportune for securing needed legislation. Will you not present resolutions similar to the inclosed to your orga.nlation at its next meeting and, If favorable action is taken, send one copy to tlie Con gressman from your di&trict, oiie copy to ' each of the Senators from your State, and one copy to its? In view of the demand for farm la bor in the South, we would call your attention to the fact that the proposed bill will not, affect immigrants who go to the South and West. It would merely exclude those who colonize in the congested city slums of a few Eastern States, and would thus allow a large number of healthy, intelligent, fit aliens to come. It will also be of material assistance and greatly appreciated if you kindly answer the enclosed list of questions. Very truly yours, J. H. PATTEN, Assistant Secretary. .On motion it was referred to the committee on agriculture and imnil- 1 ..-V,;li nmmlll.., uplll y1.-i ( KIU11UI1, VV1IIV.I1 l.WlllllI 1 LI KXT mill IIKIIW. a report at the next meeting. On account of the fact that the ques-1 tion with which it deals has been agi fated extensively by both the press an 1 the public recently, the 'communi cation, was most opportune, and the contents were discussed with interest. It is expected the committee will make a favorable report and the Con gret sman afld Senators will undoubt edly be supplied with requests to as sist In the efforts to restrict immigra tion. This matter practically concluded the business of the meeting and upon motion it adjourned. ENGINEER LAND WILL RETURN TO "BETSY .Mr. J. T. Land, formerly of this city, hut now of Norfolk. Va.. was here yesterday alien ling court. Mr Land is an architect ami civil engin eer of no small caliber, and his wovV in this section speaks for itself. Mr Land is a "Tar Heel" by birth and education, being the son of the late Dr. Henry J. Land, of Currituck conn ty, and being educated at (lie A. and M. College at Raleigh, N. C. While Mr. Land 'was here he surveyed land in Currituck, Pasquotank, Camden Perquimans. Chowan, Dare and Hyde counties and made a lasting imprest slon upon the people of this section as being an able and honest surveyor. One of the tracts of land that he sur veyed contained over 40,001) acres. Some of air. Laud's surveys have caused law suits to lie settled that have been in litigation over twenty years. Mr. Land altsu. designed some of the prettiest and most handsome homes in this section, among thorn bc ing the home of Mr. Robert Williams just outside of tlie city, and the house now being erected by Mr. Logan Old, whicli will be. when completed, the handsomest house of that cost and one of the handsomest of this section. The Citizens' Bank of Edenton. N. C, which was designed by him, is not surpassed in the Stale. Besides be ing a young man of ability, lie has the sterling qualities thai win Iniends wherever lie goes. He is now employed in Norfolk, but expects to. return here, as soon as tlie special work Which lie is now doing is completed. Any on;? intending to build could do no better than to go to see or write Mr. Land and get plans and specifica tions, for the cost of plans is a small item compared to the saving that will be in the construction cause l by hav ing plans and specifications to work. beside getting a home neat in design and arrangement, and also afford you the opportunity of knowing how the ! lisilwii l.w.lfti on.l ll.-iT! uiii i-rtu l.itf.ti'ii same is constructed. Owing to Mr. Land's special knowl edge in I hit. kind of work lie is now drawing plans lor Norfolk contractors ' ' ('iii pi titer build- leslerdays session of Su, Court, over which Judge T. J oi tifeonsnoro, is presiding, a which only civil cases will be was consumed by the hearing o one case. A comparatively, crown oi spectators were lna' ance and displayed constderab teres! In the proceedings, thoilgl were of the dryest nature, Caser. Strickerf from Dockrf When the jury had been se and the other necessary . form; dispensed with, several cases called to be stricken from the d among them heing the cases aq I he Carolina Publishing Co., had all been settled previously. other case removed from the d without trial' was I hat. of John L ton vs. Aconi Moore, which had settled in Supremo Court. After this the case of W. M. nings and wife vs. V. H. Whiti called ja ndt for MssesvJon small piece of land. This case old one, having been heard here, to Supreme Court and brought again. Messrs. Bond and Thon are counsel for White, and M Aydlett and Ehrlnghaiis for Jem iiid thought Is a hard one, every being contested vigorously. It all yesterday and wnen court adj for the day, the end was nppai not In sight. This morning It taken up again and the battle menced with the same vigor. . OJ count of the case having been here once and Its hearing in Sup Court the verdict is awaited witl greatest Interest. Thursday and Friday will be big days, the most important cas tlie whole term being scheduled trial then. 1 & C. Will Hold Train Until 8 p. n. Thanksgivi The Suffolk am! Carolina Co. noimces today that their excur train will not leave Portsmouth ,1 8 p. tn. Thanksgiving. This., is change from tlie first announcen of tlie schedule, which put the hou "i p. m. This change will add gre to the conveniences of railroad f; ilies that day. THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATld and is loca'"-' in. The Ecc.-n success while come him bad ".(.lies him much ; - and hopes to wel . ' i old "Betsy" soon. Good advice to women. If you want a beautiful complexion, clear skin, bright eyes., red lips, good health, take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. There is nothing like It. 35 cents, Tea or j the losing team will wear aprons and Tablets. Standard Pharmacy. I serve. MEMBERSHIP CONTEST. Last night two teams were organ ized among the junior members of the V. M. C. A. for a contest during the month of December. Tlu rules governing the coldest will lie taken up ' later, but in counting joints every dollar brought in will counvone joint for tlie team bringing it In. An association gold pin will he given as a first priz.' and a year's membership in the association as wio ond prize. Great interest is i-hown in the con test by the boyg and It is hoied they will be encouraged by their friends. The winning team will be given a supper by the losing team, at which In accord with the President of I' nlted Stales and the governor North Carolina. . Thursday, Novem ,'!i), has been appointed as a day public Thanksgiving. I most respi fully request that all places of "bi ness be closed and tlie people to pair. .to their respective places of w ship and engage in a sol men serv of praise and thanksgiving to God 1 the many Idessings of the past ye Let each one earnestly pray i growth in spirt ual life. A. V. EVANS, Mayor of Manteo, N. CJ They Were Mar ried Yesterday at The Court Hotif Mr.. Armond McPherson and Mi Missouri Russell, a well' known youi couple of Cainland, in the upper p? of the county, were married yesterd.i at the court house by Magistrate C. Spcnce directly after he had itsm the license. The ceremony 'was pi formed in the presence of only a ft' relatives and intimate friends of . couple. j They Immediately drove out tr Cai land, wnere they will continue to r Ride.
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