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STORES C LOS1? AY AT 0 O'C Af'7 if AM lNJ The Only Democratic Newspaper Published In Elizabeth City News Without Bias Views Without Prejudice VOL. 1 ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1916 NO, 40 ILL SHATTER BLOCKADE AND Gill ATTEMPT : r American Corporation to be Form ed to Build Merchant Submarines to Make Deutschland Look Like Pigmy. By Tiiuel Press) Baltimore, Md. July 13. the ut ter shattering" of. fiie British starva tloiTTiTockade will be soon be at tempted by a fleet of giant under sea freighters flying the American flag. Inspired by the Deutschland's buc cess manager Hllken ot the com pany owning the Deutschland is forming an enormous American cor potation to make submarine mer chaoctmen which will put the Deut schland In the pigmy class. In an interview given exclusively to the United Press this morning Manager Hllken said: "Simon Lake, pioneer submarine designer, and myself are considering the advisability of forming a com pany to operate under the American flag, a Bubmarlne merchant marine similar to that begun by the owners of the Deutschland. A new mystery projected itself in to the p'ans for the Deutschland de parture when it was learTfieTl that a hydro-aeroplane Is stored on the Deutschland's closely guarded pier. It is assumed that the hydroaero plane is to be used for recconnolter Ing when the Deutschland makes her dash' to' Sea. Should Lead Says Wilson (By United Press) "Washington, D. C July 13 Speak Ing before the Citizenship Conven tion today President Wilson declar ed that America was intended to be "the spirit among the nations of the world." "America' declared President Wil eon 'should be the finest example of objects and ideals that go to make .up the world's standards. "You should End," continued Mr. Wilson, ' the best way to introduce this spirit to newcomers." TO CANVASS FIRST DISTRICT FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE WusUngton, July 13. In urging upon Congress the passage of the national suffrage amendment the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party ia offering the Democratic par ty the greatest opportunity in its history, declared Mrs, Minnie E. Brooke, an officer of the Congressi onal Union, who left here today to begin the organization of North Car olina for the Congressional Union. She will begin by forming a district branch 'of the Congressional Union M 1 1 AJft. . ' ...1 1. lAftlln j4flfn6 in me nrt iuriu voiwuti uibuh-i.. Mrs. Brooke will go to Roanoke Island, N. C. holding ons meeting tti. nntth nnd annlher on the south end of the island, in her work of orginidng a district branch there of the Congressional Union. On her way she will speak tonight In Rich mond under the ausples of the Vir ginia branch of the Congressional Union; and tomorrow In Norfolk. Miss Elizabeth Baker left this af ternoon for New York to spend the vaca'In months with relatives.. Miss Baker closed her music stu dio, July 1st and will re-open It for pupl's on September 18th. J. L. Forbrs of Jarvlsbur was in tlie city Thursday. STARVE EUY No Americans On Deutschland (By United Press) Baltimore, July 13. Manager Hll ken Has stated positively that no Americans' ire ta be carried on the Deutschland. Incidentally it has been learned here that a considerable quanity of condensed milk is to be carried back on the submersible for the lit tie German babies. REVIVAL SERVICES IN MOYOCK FIELD Rev. N. P. Stallings of Moyock was in the city Wednesday and stat ed to reporter for this newspaper that he will begin revTifat services in the churches of his field this month. Mr. Sellings schedule for these meetings is as follows: At Rehobeth Church, beginning on Monday after the fourth Sunday tn July. Dr. Calvin S. Black well of Noroflk, assisting the pastor. At Moyock, beginning on Monday after the fifth Sunday in July. Dr. B'.ackwell assisting. At Shady Grove, beginning on Monday after the first Sunday in Aueus Rev. A. A. Butler of Bal lards Bridge assisting the pastor. At Pleisant Grove in Virginia be ginning the second Sunday in Au gust, Dr. Blackwell assisting the pastor. " ' Mr. S allngs and the churches at which the meetings will be held de sire to extend to the public a cor dial invitation to attend these ser vices. ' Julyl3-20. May Succeed Judge Hughes 1, (By United Press) Washington, July 13. Indications are that Federal Judse John H. Clarke of Claveland may be chosen to succed Justice Hughes on the Su preme Court Bench. "MY LADY INCOG" AT ALKRAMA TONIGHT The detective comely-drama "My Lady Inroe." wi'l be shown at the Alkrama tonight. "My Lady Incog," which presents Hazel Dawn for the first time in her screen career as a girl detective, is said to be a rare combination of laughs and thrills. "My Lady Incog,' privately known as Nell Carroll, Is a sympathetic and compelling char acter, especially appealing because of her self-reliance and courage in facing extreme perils unflinchingly. The story con'alns a powerful union of Intense dramatic situations and nmtistng episodes, with always the suspense of uncertainty and the ex oltcment which comes from the bat tllng of keen intellec's for suprem acy when the stakes are big. It hag 'all the interest oT a mystery story, plus a delicate touch of romance and a dosh of comedy that insures the popularl y of this Paramount picture. Grand Assault Against Verdun (By United Press) Paris. July 13. Dense masses of Germans are storming Fort Souvllle In the seventh grand assault on Ver dun since the great battle was join ed 146 days ago. The present attack began Tues day afternoon after eighteen days of preparation. The Germans are suffering terri ble looses. Nominations By Meeting The Advance has unofficially the following as the results ot the Dem ocratic mass meeting at Currituck on July 12th. Fur Sheriff R. E. Flora of Shaw boro. For Representative W. D. Cox Of Moyock. For Commissioners:. Granbudy Dowdy, Newton Hampton, and Jos ph Meison. For Treasurer John W. Sander lin cf Shawfcoro. For Reg's:er of Deeds T. W. Baxter. For Constable Morris Sawyer. Sharks Get N.Y. Bathers (By United Press) New York, July 13. Even New York ftot the shark panic today when a double killing occured a mong bathers on the beach follow ing the injury of one yesterday. Men armed with rifles, shof-guns, and spears have appeared on the scene and are patrolling Coney Is land, Rockaway and Brighton beach es. There are few bathers on other leaches. To Continue Offensive (By United Presfl) London, July 13. Premier As quith In announcing the suspension Of the August bank holidays has re vealed the determination of the Al lies to continue the great Somme offensive for months if necessary to achieve final victory. MANTEO BRIEFS Man'eo, N. C, July 11. Among the visilcrs in Manteo are Mr. Adams of Four Caffs, brother of pre ling Elder Adims, and Misses Adams. Ma-on. Winder, Kelly of Elizabeth Ciyt. Miss May Chapelle of Elizabeth 'ity is visiting in Manteo, the guest if her sister, Mrs. Ada Bliven. Rev. Thooihi'us Weseott of Wan- chese Is visiting Man'eo this week. Rev. J. C Watson's many friends ill rrgret to learn that be has found It necessary to seek medical advice and probably hospital treat ment. It is sincerely hoped that he will soon return to the service ot the Manteo Baptist church. A successful protracted meeting has recently closed in the Baptist church with Rev. Mr. Turner of T.nr assis'ing Rev. Mr. Watson. The special term cf court which has hen polng on during the past week will probably not adjourn un til the last of next week. Only civil CiSs nre being tried. Juice Whed hy presides and the bar is repre sented by Messrs Aydleft, Ehrlng hans, Ward. Worth, and Morlihnm of Ellzibesh City and Crisp and Kosher of the kcil ahr. Many Im portant civil esses have rome up for trial. "' Crisis Now In Offensive (By United Press) London, July 13. Tie second phase ot the Bri lsh offensive is ap proachlng a crisis in a great battle northwest of Alberta where the Bri tish are trying to take positions on the heights. The Germans have thrown two army t6Tts into the tattle and are making savage counter attacks. Germ j n ctrre pondents, while ad mitting the great power of the Bri tish offensive, declare that the Bri tish losses are staggering. No Canadian or Australian troops have participated so fir in the bat tle ot the Somme. but Newfound landers have distinguished themsel ves In several engagements. The War office at Berlin admits the loss of Cantalmaison, an import ant for If ed vil'age, to the British. Killed By Lightning (By United Press) Bnffa'o, N. Y., July 13. Thr.ee men were blown to bits and five were perhaps fatally injured in an explosion i which wrecked a cement and solvay plant when lightning struck the building in which men had gone to escape a summer down pour. ... ' HARBINGER BRIEFS Harbinger, N. C. Ju'y 11. Miss Alary Mabry of Norfolk, Va., is visit ing friends h re. Mi s Ar-'ie Tilitt ltift last week to visit ii lends in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Walker .of CiiT i;u k fpent the week end with Mrs. Wa'.kei's parents. Mr. W. i.i oriKRS "f .'Poplar Branch passed through Harbinger Sunday to visit his sister Mrs. J. B. Owens at Point Harbor. Master E V Meison is home from Norfolk where he has been going to school. Mrs. J. L. Ilauns has returned home frcm a visit to NorfolK. Mr. Enas Burgess of Old Trap is visiting his sister Mrs. John Guard Jr, Mr. N. T. Aydlett and mother is spending a few diys in Belhaven. STORES WILL CLOSE FRIDAY Friday afternoon at one o'clock the majority of Elizabeth CLy'-j stores will c'-oe their doors and give their employees a much de served harT-holiday. On each Pi May duri.ig July and August thl8 wil be ropeaed and it Is hoied that all shoppers, both of the town and country, will show their appreciation of this action bo'h in regard to the time and place cf making purchases. Three years ago Elizabeth City began to lead in this co-operative business step, and since that time a number of Eas'ern North Carolina" towns hive followed her shining ex ample. The number cf stores joining in the movement here has Increased each year, a larger number of the cpj's c'eiks thus being afforded a bit of leisure and pleasure during the hottest nion hs cf the summer. The complete list of firms who have Joined tho generous and wise company In the s;ore closing move ment is published In today's Issue of The Advan-e. These stores have also aered not to keep their doors open after ten o'clock on Saturday night a new provision which many merchants believe of equal Import ance with the Friday afternoon clos ing agreement. Sweets Move In Currituck jHrvlsburg, July 12. Sweet pota toes are beginning to move to north ern marke.s frcm this section, thlr ty barrels being taken from the wharf here on Tuesday ot this week It is too early to say what the prices will be this year but the in dications are tbat the crop is gooJ and good prices will mean surplus money in Currituck for the next sixty days. Swanson For Bigger Navy (By United "Press) Washington, D. C, July 13.J-The fight for the biggest naval appropri atlon in Tie country's history was opened today. The program outlined now nuts for the construction oi three super dreadnoughts at a cost of $15,000,- 000 and eight cruisers- at a cost of 126,000. Senator Swanson declares that only by maintaining the second largest navy in the world can (he United States uphold the Monroe doctrine and her rights In the far East. v Meets at South Mills The following is the program of the annual Sunday School Conven tion to be held at Ebenezer Biptlst Church at South Mills on July 28th, 29th and 30th: FRIDAY, JULY 28th 11:00 A. M. In'rodu: tory sermon B. C. Hening. 12:00 o'clock adjourn for dinner. 2:00 P. M. The Sunday School as a Spiritual factor In the Kiug dom. 2:00 a. Spirituality of teachers I. N. Loftln. 2:30 b. Conduct conducive to a Spiritual Atmosphere D. P. Harris. 8:00 P. M. Sermon N. P. Stallings. 8ATURDAY, JULY 29th 10:00 A. M. Devotional W. N. Gre gory. 10:30 The supervision of the church over the Sunday school N. P. Stallings. 11:00. The Sunday School As An ,.. Evangelistic Force J. K. Henderson . 11:30. Teaching method, lecture method, or question plan, which is preferable B. C. Hening. Adjourn for dinner. 2:00 P. M. Sunday School and the family, hoy they may prove mutually helpful W. J. By rum. 2:30. Are Special Days in the Sun - day School Advisable J. W. Watson. Miscellaneous Business. The appointed speakers are allot ted 30 minutes each. .Other breth ren are uTRed to prepare on all sub jects, and be ready to speak. Every church Is urged ,to send Its dele rates. i, SUNDAY, JULY 30th 11:00 A. M. Missionery Sermon D. P. Harris. 8TUDEBAKER The World Famous $25,000 Gol den Chassis wITi bo on exhibition at Cobuin Showrooms at the Coburn Block on "ufy 17th and IS. All who are interested are invit ed to look at same. C. W. STEVENS CO. . July 13-14-15 DflNGETMS IIC Best of Feeling now Pre vails Between Mexican Soldiers and American Troopers (By United Press) Washington. D. CTu'y 13 Cener al Pershing Believes that the dan ger of trouble between the United States and Mexico is passed. This Is the tone of the report to the War Department, and the re port Is supplemented with the fol lowing statement: 'General Pershing Bays that th Mexicans in the vicinity of his col umn are very frlendlyT" The rainy season Is on in Mexi co now in earnest and If it contin ues at the present rate roads may be made impassable. Army officials have suggested that such conditions make it neces sary to further shorten Pershing's line, WrMhls matter ig entirely up to the General himself. The War Department has estlmat ed that it is costing ten millions of dollars per month to maintain the present establishment on the bor der. , ' BELVlDERE BRIEFS Belvidere, July 10. Quite a num ber of people from here spnet the fourth in Edenton and Elizabeth City. Mlsg Eucel Hurdle Is spending a few days wi h her sister, Mrs. C. II. Parker CI Elizabeth City. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Smith spent Sunday wltrt friends at Rocky Hock. Misses Mary N. White and Mary Smith attended the lawn party at Ryland, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Wlnslow and daughter, Sarah Male, spent Sun day with relatives at Center Hill. Misses Lonle Asbelle and Olive Layden spent a few days in Eden ton last week with Mrs. J. A. Camp bell. There will be a lawn party given at Belvidere Academy on Saturday, July" 15 beginning at 4 P. M. Every body Is invited. Proceeds for Piney Woods Friend's Church. The Whitevllle Grove Sunday school will hold its annual picnic on July 19th., at Cannon's Ferry, on the Chowan river. ProTracted meeting will begin at Bethany, M. E, Church on Tuesday aftef (he third Sunday, July 18 at 11 o'clock. The meeting will be held all ay. Everybody is expected to take their own lunch. MEET FRIDAY NIGHT The newly e!ected Y. M. C. A. Board cf directors will meet Fri day night at eight o'clock in the T. M. C. A. building. The members of the loard are as follows: T. J. Markham, I R. Foreman, W. J. Woodley, L. E. Skinner, P. Sawyer, R. L. Kendrlck, C. R. Pugh H. G. Kramer, O. W. Twiddy, J. G. Gregory, W. L. Small, W. O. OaltH er, J. R. Bowden, A. B. Houtz, and T. UeLos Crary. Removed To Brazil (By United Press) Washington, July 13. Finis was officially written to tho protests a gainst alleged unneutral at of Ed wa'rd HigRuns. United Statos Consul at S'uttJiatt, when Hlggens was trnnsferied to Bahla, Brazil.
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