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-1 NEWS wmtdVTl BIAS WS WITHOUT PREJUDICE ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA. TUESDAY JUNE 1 1915 VOL V NO 44 . n rmrr it I v II Iff ill I X II N f II I f f Iff If ' f if t ikai i utft i fy 7 LJ I HI i " rl I it IKE 6 1 REPLY EH ISSUES And Is Disappointing To Official Washington Situation Serious The following is (he text of Germany's reply 1o the Ameri can note concerning the sinking of the Lusitania. "The undersigned has the holi er to submit to Ambassador de rani the following answer to the vomniunicat ion of May. l." iv garding the injury I American interests through German sub marine warfare: "The Imperial Government has subjected the com mini ica .tion of the American govern nnent to a thorough investigation ilt entertains also a keen wish to co-ierate hi frank and friend ?ly way in clearing up a possible misunderstanding which may have arisen in the relations Is? tween the two governments through the events mentioned by the American government. 'Case a Steamerp Citshing and GulfUght r- Begarding, llptLj, the cases of the-American steamers Custx ing and Gulflight. The Ameri can Embassy has already been informed that the the Govern raent has t, intention of sob .mtting neutral ships in the war zone, which are guilty of no hos tile acts, to attacks by a siibma rine of submarine or aviators. On the contrary the German for have repeatedly been instruc ted mos( specifically to' avoid at tacks on such ships. tfvfferintj Submarine Attnckx I. hit: British "If neutral ships in recent months have suffered through the German submarine warfare, ow j ing to mistakes in identfication. it is a question of quite isolated and exceptional cases, which can be attribute to the British gov ernment's abuse of flags, together with the suspicious or culpable behavior of the masters of the ships. "The German government in all cases in which it has been shown by its investigations that a neutral ship, not itself at fault, was damaged by German siibma rines or aviators, have expressed reeret over the unforunate acci ant and. if justified by condi tions, have offered fclemnifica tion. "The cases of the Gushing and the Gulflight will be treated in the same principles. An investi gation of both cases1 is in pro grass, the result of which will presently be communicated to the Embassy. The investigation can if necessary be supplemented by an international coromision of inquiry provided, by article in of the Hague agreement on October 18, 1907. "When sinking the British steamer Palaba the commander of the German submarine had the intention of allowing the pas sengers and crew a full opportn nity for a safe escape. Only when the master did not obev the order to heave to, but fled and . summoned help by rocket signals li,d the German commander or der crew and passengers by sig nals and megaphone to leave ti e ship within ten miutites. He actually allowed them twenty three minutes time and fired the torpedo orl.Y when sipici,".'s craft were hnstenir io the as. si'stance of the Fnllilba. "'Ai. Asxuinptioii That Limlnuia Was Armed ,. "Regarding; tW loss of life, by the sinking of the Britisll pas senger steamer, the German (toV ernmeiit has already expressed to the neutral governments concerneyl its keen regrets that citizens of their suites lost their lives. "On this occasion (lie lni'r ial Government however. can not escape the impression that certain important facts having a direct bearing on the sink, ing of the Lusitania. may have escaped the attention of the American government . "In ttie interest of a clear and complete understanding, which is the aim of both gov eminent, the Imperial Gov eminent considers it first nec essary to convince itself that the information accessible to both governments about the facts of the case is complete and in acuord. The govern merit of the United States proceeds on the assumption thatthe 'Luitanu($ul(l. be regarded as an ordinary un armed merchantman. The ImK'iial 'government allows it self in this connection to point out that the Lusitania was one of the largest and fastest Bri tish merchant ships built with government funds as an aux iliary cruiser and carried ex pressly as such iu the 'navy list" issued by the British Admiralty. I'nilitilht Ml Hritixh Sliifm An Artaed "II is further known to the lnierial Government from trustworthy reports from its agents and neutral passengers, that for a considerable time practically all the more valu able British merchantmen have been equipped with cannon and ammunition and other weapons and manned with ersoiis who had been especially trained iu serving guns. The Lusitania. too. according to information received here had cannon aboard which were mounted and con ocealed below decks. ' The Imperial lo eminent, furl her. has the honor to di reef the particular attention of the American government to the fact that Ihe British Admiraity in a confidential in structlon issued ;n February Hit", re o' linemU ' it i pon tile shipping not only to seek protection under neutral flags, and distinguishing marks, but also while thns disguised to attack German submarines by ramming. As a special in citation to merchantmen -I to destroy submarines the British government also offered bigh prizes and has already paid such rewards, '"The Imjierial government in view of these facts, indubitably known to it, is unable to regard British merchantmen in the one of naval operations spe: ci fled by the Admiralty 'staff of the, German na?'. as .undefend- "Bright Eyes and Wild Hearts of Oar Northern Woods" W t ' jit -viWK. ''" fl p - f. . . p iff K fc )l t tyA Li I u uJ&js If ' wfFpNMP IVrooDul experience such coaie to but fvw tuvn -nwttitut tlie miUD portion of "Bright Eyes aud Wild Hearts of Our Northern Wood." by Dr Chauncey J. Uawktna, on the nrat da "duTrnt.' It la unlike any other Illustrated lecture ever a-lveii. It must uot be imagined that the lecture la a dry recital of jourury Into the woods, for, on the contrary. It ts bubbltnr with humor and la replete with tha lore of the wooda. Dr. Hawklna, who to a dire, t deMceudant of lanil Boone, hat explored the unbeateu ptttia of foreata with a "amera. am tiring a noat wonderful collection of ptrtoree. At ii recent meeting of the board of trustees of Chowan Col lege Mr. K. V. Aydlett of this ri t v was elected a member of Ihiil hodv. ed.'. tiermun conimuuders conseineiitly are no longer able to observe the customary fetf uhitioiis of ihe prize law, which they before always followed. Luxitnnia Cartiied 7'vr; - 'Finall.v the Iuiei'ial Oov ernment must point out par ticularly thai the Lusitania on its last trip, hn on earlier oc ensions, carried Tanadiun tnsps and war material, in eluding no hs than 5,400 caseH of amunition intended for the destruction of the brave tlerman soldiers who are fulfill inr their duty with self-sacrifice and devotion in the fatherland's service. ''The (lennan rvenunetit be lieves it was acting in justi tied self defence in seeking with all the means of wanare at its disposition to protect the lives of its soldiers by destroy ing ammunition intended for Ihe enemy. Unlinh I xtui AmtriidHH For Protection The British Shipping Com pany must have been aware of the danger to which the pas sengers aboard the Lusitania were exposed upder these eon ditions. The company in em .barking them notwithstanding this, attempted deliberately to use the lives of American citir rens as protection for the "ilnji. unition aboard and acted against the clear provisions of the American law which ex pressly prohibits the forward ing of passengers on ships car rying amunition and provides a penalty therefor. The com pany; therefore, in 'wantonlj '(Continued pn Page" Two)) at oor Chautaugna. Tbia lnnre to J 4- TliPhrrichard Millinery Coin, pany s advertising a clearance sale to begin next Saturday. This sale will interest women shoppers greatly, for it in eludes hats, trimmed and un trimmed, flowerx, ribbon, daiti fy lingerie, lie, belts, baby caps, and notions. The I'rich ard Milliuerv Company has made an enviable reputation for the variety and attractiveness of its line and for the unusual values offered. The great cul in prices for this wile will be a surprise even to old custom ers who know the usual oppor tunity for bargains to be found here. adv COBS OEFUT PlIWOUTH In spite of Ihe threatening weather quite a crowd of young fans greeted the Kli.abeih City Cubs Saturday afternoon and witnessed a four to one victory over Plymouth. the visiting team. The Cub's would have scored a shut out Inn for Per ry's error in the seventh inning Hughes started pitching for Ihe visitors bnt was knocked out in the beginning of the fourth and Brown took his place, prov in a better match for White who allowed but one hit and struck out ten batsmen. Other features of the game were the fielding of Whitson and John son. Score by innings: II. H. K. Cubs 4 f. 3 Plymouth .. , . 1 l 4 Batteries 'rVhife-frut Caddy nnghes, Brown and Cooper. SOY BEAK CBOP IAMr Mr. W. J, F. Spence of Newlands township was in the city this morning and reported his soy bean .crop badly dam aged by recent ball. ' , OR B C OIIIII6 MAKES ADDRESS II Popular Pastor Of First Baptist Church Com mencement Orator The ( 'oiihiieliceineiit exercise of the Elizabeth City High School will be held at the high school building on Thurs day evening begining at eight o'clock. The literarv address will be delivered by Dr. It. ('. Ileniiiiii; of the Firsl Baptist church df this cil . Chair man i. A I . Meekius will on 'er the diplomas and Miss Calh ernie Albertson will pi-esent the D. K. medal. The salu talorv this year is by Kuthel HajKM-, the class song by Kula 'apis'tiliik and tlie valwlictory by Henry White. The ojku- ing and closing devotiouul ex ercises will he in charire of Rev. .). H. Black of the Pres byterian Church of this city. The graduates are Helen Bell. Maud Dewey, Nannie Fearing. Jessie Harris. Margaret Har ris, Klizubeth Hintou Kula Pappondick, Kuthel Uaper. Joseph Spivey, William White, 1 Aima Wiotdow. and William I ... ' . . J-r-. ' -4a- wmxlley, .lr. At 10 o'clock Friday morning the grammar school commence mn exercise's will be heUl . Kev. C. A. Ashby of Christ Church will open the exercises with prayer. Chairman I. M. Moekins will confer the di plouuis. The .salutatory is by .lanie Mercer and the vale (liclorv by Helen Wood, the class song by .lanie Mercer. A variety of songs, drills ami re citations complete the interest ing program. The graduates are 1Ottie Blanchard, Irene Boyee, Almu Bright. Pearl Bright, Kloise Cohoon. I'doise Chesson. Mar tha Cotleld, Kobertn Colield. Mary Creef, Amy Daywui, ('lara Dawson. Mae Fearing, Willie J''eariiig. Alice Floi'a, Mae J'oibes. Minnie (lodfrev, Nellie (Iregorv. Illizabeth llanel An nie Pearson, Mildred PooJ, Annie 11 arris; Helen llavinan Kathleen llaunan. Mattie Jenn ette. Bertha Jennings. Maud Lister, Annie lyove, Emma Hut sm-, Helen Morgan. Nellie Pap pondick. Margaret Hapr, Fliza belli Baulfs. Oeneva Roane. Mary Sanderlin, Dorothy Scott, Annie Silverthwn, Winnie Sil verthome, Rena Ward. Helen West, Annie White, Marion White, Maud Whitehurst, Helen Trim Aydlett, Uoyd Barclift, Everett, Burgess, EI ma Com tnander Joseph Morrisette, Thos. aicMullan, Rufus Par sons, Lloyd Perry, Martin Perry. Damon Hpence, C?lar ence Tatero, Carl Ward, ('laud White Lester Winder. The honor roll for the year is as follows: Primqrif School Mis Zoeller'n room, Mar joric Skinner Jtfargarei Davis, Rena Crank. Miss Dexter'g room; Annie Overman. Miss Stevels, room ? Elixa- SEHJORS PRESENT nodmiTie play lp High School Graduates At Auditorium In A Modern Cinderella. The Senior Class of the Elil ahoth City High School Will play "A liittle :inderella,,--at the school auditorium tomorrow night . The curtain will rise at eight o'clock. TThc role of tlie Prince will be played by Sctli Spivey and that of Little Cinderella by Marga ret Harris. William Wood ley will take the part of ' the college president, Henry LeRoy will be the villian, Karl CheSflOtt Henry White, are beaux, and Kula Papendick, Klizabeth Hinton. Alma Winslow, Nan nie Fearing, Kuthel Raper, and Marguerite IjpRo.v are College girls. Jessie Harris i the wife oil tlie, College President, B6gf er llaymen is a valet and Lar ry Skinner is Buttons. TMi modern version of a familiar and universally loved fairy, tale will attract by its theme and its very popular cast of mm.,-"---,- u" The proceeds of tais enter tainment will go toward mak ing the Senior number ofThe Tatler a marked success. SECOSD HEAITH LECTURE The second in a serieN of Health lectures l Dr. K. L. Kendrick will be given tomon row night in the annex of Blackwell Memorial Church The subject of this lecture will I' "Tuberculosis and its Prevention". I The public are invited to attend. FOB SALK -One Jersey cow, six eaiM old, gentle aud kind, Any child can milk her. Now giving two lln, (l nuf gaUona of milk a dav. Apply to T. I.. Overman. II. V. D. No. .1. may 2H-- June 4 -II pd . beth Williams. Lillian Hunter Wilkins. Vernon Ohappell, Dewey Copeland,. Miss Willis- room; Kllen Melick, Nannie Mae Stokes, Ruth Bright, Nellie Jones, Ada Belanga. Willis Kramer, James Hill. Mrs. Skinner's room; Joe Spenee, Zach Oweus. Miss Ferebee's room ; Mar ine Fearing, Louise Grant, Lil lian Harris, Ma Jones, Nellie Jordan, Helen little, William Dailey, Constant Fearing, Har vey Goodwin, Carlton Woodley. Grammar School Helen Wood, Wood, flarry Forbes, George Modlin, Claud Ward, Claude Carter, Margaret Chesson, Gohlie Stokes, 3ophIa Davis, Annie Wnite, . Sidney; Evans, Maggie Murden, Snsiei Rhodes, Iarry Skinner, William Pritchard, Krskine Duff, Anna belle Abbott, Alice Cohoon,' t Bigh 8chqol Thelma Bykes. - i. f j
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