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ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY MORNING, JINE 9. 1916
NO, 46
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FIGURES ARE
STILL INCOf.lPLET
But It Is Now Certain
That Manning Has Fail
ed of Majority For At
torney General
Raleigh, N. C, June 8 Official re
turns before) the State Board of
Elections here yesterday showed
clearly that Judt,e James S. Mann
ing will lack fully five thousand
votes of having a clear majority over
his opponents, N. A. Sinclair, E.
B. Jones and T. II. Calvert In the
race for Attorney Generalship nomi
nation in the State primaries Satur
day, June 3. In the seventy-three,
counties which have reported thus
( far, Judge Manning falls of a major
ity over the field by 3,996 votes. His
' vote in the seventy-three counties Is
35,020; N. A. Sinclair's Is 15,762;
E. B. Jones's Is 12,969; while T.
H. Calvert's Is 10,285. The surprise
of yesterday's returns is the Jump
' of Sinclair from third to second
place, malting the race between him
self and Jones for a place with
Judge Manning la a second primary,
verv close.
if fifty-four out of We reventy
three counties reporting officially.
Manning carried thirty-three by clear
majorities over the field and led
the race In twenty-one counties, giv
ing him a majority or a plurality in
fifty-four of the seventy-three coun
ties. In the following he has clear
majorities over all opponents: Ala-
mance, Bertie, Cabarrus, Durham,
Duplin, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Frank
lin, Granville. Guilford. Halifax, Le
noir, Orange, Person, Pitt, Simpson,
Vance, Wake Wilson. Jones, Davie.
"Beaufort, Stokes, Caswell, Chowan,
Gates, Greene. Northampton, Per
quimans, Roeklngham, Surr.v, Wash
ington, Graham.
une twenty-one countlrs in which
he had pluralities are Cravan, Cam
den, Lee, Martin Nash, New Han
over, Pender, Randolph, Rutherford,
Stanley, Wilkes, Hartford, Pasquo
tank, Jackson, Chatham. Carteret,
Harnett, Onslow, Rowan Mecklen
burg, Hertford.
In the following nineteen counties
Judge Manning failed to obtain the
leading-vote: Anson, Buncombe, Cur
V rltuck, Burke, Dare, Haywood. John
ston, Scotland, Catawba, Lincoln,
Henderson, Cumberland, Robeson
Alle?hany, Bladen, Brunswick, Colum
"bus. Polk, Iredell.
From present Indications it is ini
possible to determine whether Sin
clair or Jones will poll the larger
vote. One thing is certain, one or
the other will have the right, under
the primary law of North Carolian,
to demand a second primary. Kvi
dently it will be a contest In which
Manning will be far in the lead, he
already having in seventy-three conn
ties almost twice the vote of
nearest eompet'or. It will take the
complete returns to settle this ques
tion, but It is estimated that of the
ninety thousand votes cast. Judge
Manning will probably have forty
two or three thoueand to his credit.
Relaclve to reports which have
been current that he will not run In
a second primary even though he
should have (hp rleht under the pri
mary law, N. A. Sinclair to the cor
respondent of the News and Observer
In Favettevllle last night declared:
have never had anything to say
reeard to the result of the primary
d will not do so until the vote
Tins been canvassed. Any statement
in regard to fhe matter emanntlnf
from any other source is unauthori
zed." No Second Primary for Graham
Official returns from eighty four
counties yesterday pave Major W.
A. Graham a majority of 7.200 votes
over both Ilobbs and MeRlnnon. can
didates for the Commissioner of Ac
ricuPtire nomination. It Is estimated
that Major Graham's vote whlrh Is
limbing, will reach a ten-thousand
mmwrn interests
A few days ago there was an in
teresting demonstration at Sharber
& White's on Main street.
A representative of the Dobbs-Fox
Manufac:uring Company of Atlanta
was here to demonstrate
without charge, a new process of vul
canlzlng punctures In Inner tubes,'
which requires neither heat nor gas
oline. There was much Interest in the
demonsration and many automobile
owners were present to observe the
new process.
Sharber & White, who have secur
es the agency for the new vulcan
izing outfit, claim that it can be used
ty anybody by following simple dl
rec lens and that when its manufac
turps alm that the new process is
by far the most economical and con
venient method of satisfactorily re
pairing Inner tubes their claim Is a
bundantly justified.
An advertisement of the new pro
cess appears In this paper and will
doubtless be of interest to automo
bile "owners.
THIEF GETS $20) IN STAMPS
FROM CITY POST OFFICE
Wednesday morning between four
and five o'clock the post office here
was entered through the stamp win
dow and two hundred dollars In
stamps taken from the stamp cab
inet. The outgoing letters were
torn open but so far as is known
only five dollars was found in
these. A letter stating an en
closure of that amount was found
broken open but without any money
in it. The money was being sent J
by a colored man to his daughter
to enable her to come home. A
number, of parcel post packages
were also broken Into but little of
value was discovered by the thelf.
J. W. Shores was called as soon
sa the post office clerks arrived and
found out what had happened, but
bis famous Trlxle was out" of com
mission and his new dog, Patsy, lost
the scent after trailing the Intruder
down Main street to McMorrine
down Fearing to Lawrence to Green
and from thpre to Alston Armstrong's
restaurant.
A keen lookout will be kept for a
man trying to dispose of stamps.
Miss Annie laurle Newbern of
Powells Point passed through the
city Tuesday on her way to New
Bern to attend the Epworth League
Conference there this week.
majority when all the returns are in.
Shipman Rejoices.
M. L. Shipman, candidate for Com
missioner of Labor and Printing, yes
terday calmed fifty-six out of sixty
counties with a vote of 38,0l)t to
15,01)0 of Dellinuer, Shipman having
carried Dellinger's own county of Gas
ton.
Grimes Than' Friends.
Col. J. Bryan Grimes, nominee for
Secretary of State on the Democratic
tl ket. yesterday issued a statement
of thanks to his fijlends and support
ers as follows:
"I desire to take this oiportunlty
to thank my friends for the support
given me in the primary on June Sr.
I am profnudly grateful for the vote
of appioval and confidence given me
by the Democrats cf the State.
"It shall be my steadfast purpose
to show my appreciation by devoting
my best thousht to the duties n
office and by endeavoring to deserve
their continued confidence by giving
better servlre in the future than 1
have been able to give in the past,
which my experience In the duties
of the office will enable me to do.
"I deeply reeret that I am unable
to thank my friends in person for
their splendid lovalty which has Inox
rreslhln ouched me."
Members or the State Ponrd of
Election yesterday bad not begun the
tabulation of the Democratic Presi
dential vo'e or the State vote. It
will be late today or tomorrow le
fore all the returns are Ui from the
hundred counties In the State.
Chautauqua
The Chautauqua Guarantors call attention to
the fact that unless you buy your season tick
ets at two dollars and atooe dollar forchildren
under fourteen, you do not assist the guaran
tors in this Chautauqua movement. Each year
these guarantors have had to make good a defi
cit caused by the failureof thepublictobuy sea
son tickets. They earnestly urge upon you
their need of yourjco-opesition and support in
this matter. The Chautauqua brings pleasure,
instruction and recreation to us. Coxe up
and buy tickets. Help" your town.
(3 The Chautauqua Gurantors j
FORMER PASQUOTANK BOY
TAKES SEAT AS JUDGE
The following 'clipping from the
New Jersey press will be of interest
to friends and relatives of Mr. J,
Wairen Davis who Is a native of
Providence township, Pasquotank
County.
STATE HOUSE, Trenton, May 29.
J. Warren Davis, who was recently
appointed by President Wilson as the
Third Judge of the United States Dls
trict Court for New Jersey, qualified
and took his seat today. The oath of
office was administered by Judge
John Rellstab In the presence of a
company cf friends of Judge Davis.
The new Judge administered the
oath of office to Charles F. Lynch
of Paterson, who has been appointed
to succeed Judge Davis as United
States District Attorney. Both new
officers are Democrats.
"Jud-je Davis announced that Miss
Ethel Snyder, of Pedrlckstown would
be his secretary. She has been a
stenographer in his office. J. T. Cor
telyou, Postnffire Inspector of the
Philadelphia District presented to
Judge Davis an ebony gavel, the gift
of the employees of the Federal
Buildlnle. '
"Upon the desk were two. hand
some bouquets, the gift' of State
Chairman and Mrs.. Edward E.
Grosscup. The new Judge and Dis
trict Attorney will be tendered a
dinner tonight at the Hotel Sterling
here by. Judges Rellstad and HHigfit
and the employees of the Federal
Building. The official headquarters
of the new District Attorney will
be In Newark."
BIG PARADE SATURDAY
AND PRIZES GIVEN
A b'Lj automobile parade wTll fea
ture the debut of Chautauqua Sat
urday and prizes will be given for
the most a traetively decorated au
tomobile in the parade.
The priz.es offered up to this time
are as follows:
1 Five IKlPir bgasollne coupon
book, given by the Texas Oil Com
pany. 5 gallons' Polarlne Oil, given' ' by'
the Stindard "Oil Companv.
6 gal'ons Cowaxc.o, given by the
Crown Oil and Wax Company.
1 tire cover, given by the Auto
end Gas Engine Works, dealers in
Ford and Bulck cars.
1 tire cover, given by Harris and
Ferebee Overland Car Company.
1 Pioneer Grease Gun, by the Sou
thern Auto and Marine Works.
1 Miehelin Inner tube bpst qual
i'y. by C. W. Stevens Motor Car
Comrmny, dealers in StuTdeaker
and Chevrolet Cars. .
A prize to be announced later, by
S. G. Scott, dealer in PaUeDelroIl
Cars.
Dr. and Mrs. L. S. Abides, Mr.
end Mrs. Cam W. Mellck, little
Miss Ellen Mellck, Mr. and Mrs. L.
Goodman spent Wednesday night
In Norfolk and were dinner guests
rr Mf, and Mrs. W. T." Old at the
Country Club.
YOUNG LADY OH CRESWELL
WEDS COLUMBIA GROOM
Creswell, N. C, June 7 On Satur
day morning at 8 o'clock, Christ's
Episcopal cht rch was the seme of a
simple, but very pretty marriage
when Miss Saille Myrtle Holmes be
came the bride of Mr. John Bradley
Cahoon of Columbia, N. C.
The church was decorated for the
occasion with potted plants," ferns
and a profusion of white and pink
roses.
Whle the congregation waited for
the bridal party to enter the honor
ary attendants. Miss Elsie Swain
with Mr. Paul Belanga. Miss Sadie
Alexander with Mr. Roy Litchfield.
Miss Sallle Bateman with Mr. Nor
man Davenport and Mr Samuel Wood
ley.marched up the center aisle and
pecupied the two front pews, which
were reserved for their honor these
being friends and classmates of the
bride.
Just before the bridal party en
tered, with Mrs. Cecil E. Spruill,
presiding at the organ Mr. Ray
mond L. Holmes of Hertford. N. C.
In a very impressive manner sang,
'I Love You Truly."
As the strains of l.ohe;rln's Wed
ding March pealed forth Messrs
William T. Alexander of Creswell,
N. C. and Mr. Floyd Cahoon of.
Columbia, N. C, two of the four
chosen ushers were the firBt to start
onward to the alt'ir. Then came the
next two ushers, Messrs Sexton
Holmes and Alfred Alexander.
Miss Callie Holmes, sister of the
bride, attired in organdie with taf
feta trimmings, waring a large
white hat and "f.rrylhg pink "Oph
elia" roses, marched up the center
aisle.
Next to enter was Master Frank
lin Spruill, bearing the ring on a
silver tray. He was followed by
the two flower girls, lifle Misses
Irene Holmes and Maxpie Spruill.
The bride elect woref a most be
coming bine going-away suit with
hat and gloves to match, carrylin.?
a bouquet of bride's roses. She en
tered leaning on the arm of her
unjele. Mr. Thomas C. Holmes, who
at the proper time gave her away.
f The groom attended by Dr Charles
A. Flowers of Columbia came from
the vestry room to meet lils bride
at the chancel rail.
The ceremony was Impressively
performed by Rev. Dr. C. C. Kelsey
of Belhaven while the organ contln
ued to murmur. "Simple Confess
ion." The bridal pirty marched out to
the familiar Mendelsshon's Wedfflng
March. ,
The bride Is a young lady of
(harming personality and strong
character. She Is. held in hiuh es
teem by all who know her.
The groom Is a man of staunch
character and sterling worth.'
Their manv frb-nds wish them n
long prosperous life filled with un
alloyed h'lpplnesH.
C. E. TTaskett left 'Tuesday for
Powells Point for a conference with
the potata growers of (hat section,
"' DEBOHlUIIIfl I8K
mm ii pisQDonu
Pasquotank's Home Demonstrator
has returned from the ten days ses
sion cf Canning Club School held at
the State Normal College at Greena
fcoro. This period of instruction is for
the benefit of all home demonstra
tors and canning club agnts In the
State and every one df these was
on hand promptly with the excep
Mon of one or two who were kept
away by sicknes".
Erperts from Wahing'on, D. C.
n v T as th North Caroina leaders
in this work, were present to give
t ucMms and demonstrations In
'h making of peVserves. Jelly, and
H Me, In canning and packing fruit
rnd vegetables. Tie us of the
tl ermometor In je'I; makln; was
taiiit.
Arc her. phase of Home Econo
mics stressed at this meeting was
he making of home conveniences,
ai'ch rs the tireless cooker, the floor
mop and the fly trap.
Pepor's were heard from all a
pentg and demonstrators among the
representatives from each county,
with no hint of jealousy. Practi
cally all of the demonstrators were
xperieneed housekeepers and many
of tbem f ere mothers with grown
up children.
This week the demonstrators are
again at work In their respective
fields with added zest and increas
ed knowledge. Panquotank's Home
Demonstration Clubs are nhowln-t a
great amount r.f energy and enthu
siasm especially alonvthe line of
bread making and sanitation. The
tomatoes of the Canning Club ?lrls
of Pasquotank are growing well and
also the snap beans, and before manv
weeks the ri'sh of the canning sea
son will be at hind to continue un
til the last serghnm i rooked, can
ned and sealed.
"THE REFORM CANDIDATE"
IS ALKRAMAS ATTRACTION
"The Reform Candidate" a story
of political contest and sensational
developments, is the attraction at
the Alkrania Tuesday night.
Finding that the mayoralty cam
paign Is turning against him Frank
Gr.imlell, who JUads the "reform
ticket which is trying to smash 'Ross1
Hoke s politic al machine, sends his
lieutenants to pry into Hoke's pri
vate life in the hope of unearthing
some damaging scandal. Their curi
osity aroused by the mysterious par
entage of May Hoke, the adopted
daughter of the politlcan, they cor
ner "Looney Jim," a half-witted fel
low, whose devotion the 'Boss was
won through kindness, but he dies
before they can extort the secret.
Grandell then offers Jhe "Boss" $15
not) for his support and he, deter
mined to crush his enemy, accepts
the money and then defies the "re
former"' to enforce the bargain. Mean
while Grandell's wife whom the
Boss has for years worshipped
from afar comes to prevent her
husband's nefarious intrigue, and
while there discovers that her long
lost baby is in reali'y the adopted
daughter of the "Boss."
The approaching wedding of May
with young Bnton, the mayoralty
opposing her father, paves the way
for the letter's retirement from the
field. All aulmoslty Is laid aside
and "Boss TToke andd the C.randells
meet In harmony through their mu
tual Interest in May.
GUARANTORS MEET TONIGHT
WITH CHAUTAUQUA SUPT.
A final meeting of tlie Chautau
qua Guiinintors will ,be held to-night
nt the cour; house to report tickets
sold and to turn over funds collect
ed for tickets to the Chautauqua
superintendent' who will be present,
lit this meeting. Today Is the last
day to buy your pson tickets.
Miss Sullle Strives Is visiting re
Intlves and friends for (wo months
at Norfolk. New York, and Middle
ton, Connecticut.
fid FIREWORKS
AT CIIIVEIIIil
Little Enthusiasm Among
Republican Delegates
Who Are At Sea And
Lack Leadership
Chicago, June 8 The Progressive
National Convention met In lta
loud sessicn late today. Conser
va.ive leaders are anxious to pre
vent n immediate n oralnaflon
while Victor Murdock and his fol
lower are urging Roosevelfa im
mediate liorclnatlen. The conser
vative wing of the party doubta
whether it will be able to hold tb
Roosevelt faction In check.
The Republicans, while announc
ing themselves as ready to confef
with the progressives, are showing
a growing tendency to stamped
to Hughes' standard, and that the
two parties will put out separate
tickets seems to become daily more
probable .
It Is possible that one or both
parties will nominate Its candidate
Friday, but probably no such action
will be taken until Saturday.
The growing strength of Hughee
Is one clear cut development of the
Conventions up to this evening.
- Hughes is the man who introduc
ed the whisker Into present day
poinds. The former governor of
New York and present Justice of
the Supreme Court Is the cartoon
ist's delight. Plenty of foliage on
any sort of a face Indicates Hughes
In enrtoons. The Hughes whisker
used to be six shades darker In
their burnt orange color than the
justly famed soup strainers by Sen
ator James Hamilton Lewis of Illi
nois. Hughes is also famous for his
silence.
When the former governor was el
evated to the Supreme Bench New
York lost one of Its best political
fighters In Republican ranks since
the -day of Roscoe Conklln. He
come by his aggressive ability nat
urally, belnx of Welsh descent. New
York knew him as a man who
would Just as soon scrap as sing,
and he used to do a good deal of the .
latter. Born in Olenn Falls. New
York, on April 11, 1682, his father
was Rev. David Charles Hughes, dl
rect descendant of a noted Welsh
family, while his mother before her
marriage wus Miss Catherine Con
nelly. The future justice studied at
the public school In Oswego while
his father was preaching there and
later in Newark, N.J.md In New York
City, where he was a pupil in "Old
25", one of the Metropolis' noted
grammar schools. His liking 'for
oratory was demonsrated early.
When only thirteen he delivered the
salutatory address for his class on
graduation. His education was com
pleted at Madison, now Colgate, Unl
versify and at Brown University, at
both of which institutions he was
popular with fellow students, even
though he was very much of a stu
dent, After graduation Hushes es
sayed school-masterim,- teaching -
Greek and Mathematics In Delaware
Academy. Delhi. N. Y. He also stud
led law at odd moments In the office
of Judge C.leason. In 1882 he enter
ed Columbia 1 aw School, New York,
and further studied Blackstone In the
office of General Stewart L. Wood
ford, then U. S. District Attorney.
He was admitted to the bar In 1884
and was Just ordinarily successful
until 1891 when, his health threat
ened by overwork, be became pro
fessor of law,. at Cornell. In 1893 he
went bark to practicing and soon
became one of the universally re
cognized authorities here on Corpor.
ation law. His public service work
in l'tufi as special counsel for
the Legislative Commission investl
gntlon whs of so brilliant a char
acter thnt when there was a gen
eral demand that same year for a
legislative Investigation of the R-
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