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ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA FRIDAY EVENING JANUARY 5. 1917
NO
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IIMDSVTEIJ
Ill
r p r esentati ve scott
trqduCes : measures
this end in the state
GISLATURE ''.'' V !. ;; C v
Did Not Refuse
Endorsement
CHARTER
IN
TO LE-
P. DAVIS ?;
(Advance Staff Correspondent) v.
r. sleigh, 'Jan. 5- The unusual
v ct local bills stilt continues to
uiand the C work ,- of bqth
Iranchej of the. General 'Assembly.
With more ', than ' three hundred
bills introduced in the House, . the
'..majority v'ot1 .which" ,have passed
rth eirflnal ' reading and ' gone to. the.
Senate, the 1917 - session. , of. the
'North Carolina General ' . "Assembly
. lias made V record t- the equal of
which" cannot be recalled . in the
memory of the oldest meiibere pres
nt for the time lt has been ld'aess-
. -The Senate - Is -having a some
what easytlme; for the present but
business is so crowded as tb "make
it necessary ; to hold sessions at
t ' ; b t every', ninht jblnce the opening
'''.::lnesday,..'rui;if?.', . -'i
'.-re promises to, be still as
it a- rush lor the remaining four
a in1 which to Introduce local
'iMires,'.. -,j
The election bl Murphey as
,ker assures the East of strong
; port from: the Chair ,of the
'.' i '., '
presentative Scott has already
; reduced-hie MMH to r change , the
barter of Elizabeth City, also one
' He to the highway! of Pasquo
i 4m
- A- t.
eteran
;': In Germany
i - ' (By. United Press)
, Berlin Jan f 5 -Peter, Osterhaus,
the last surviving Maejor General
of the United States forces in the
civil war, ; died at the home of his
daughter In-law at Duieburg today
Four More Die
From Injuries
(3y United Press) . .
, Bueenos Aires, Jan. London's
intimations that Argentine and Bra
ill refused ,to endorse President Wil
pon s note to neuigerews is aeuieo.
by the highest' authority here. It Is
officially : admitted; however,' -that, a
lack of Joint action will f probaily
preevent formal endorsement. 4; - V
HEARSAY BUT
noTinroi
r
REPRESENTATIVE .WOOD
COULD NOT VOUCH FOR ANY
THING SECRETARY TUMUL
TY ENRAGED
(By United Press)
Washington Jan. 6 Out. of 'the
maze of the rdoMtted hearsay and
rumor in which he mentioned Sec
retary Tumulty,' Barney Raruch,
Otto Kuhn of Kuhn Loeb Company,
Peui Warburg of the Federal Re
serve Hoard ana Mr. uoiniig,
brother of the President's wife. Re
presentative Wood, author of the
note leak probe resolution, railed
to mention one fact that he would
vouch for when he testified before
the House Rules Committee today.
J. Scathingly denouncing Wood - for
mentioning his name, Secretary , Tu
multy declared' ttyti , Wood should
publickly apoligize for such action
oasd on mere hearsay.. ,
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MOYOCK BRIEFS
(By United Press)
lucTIiBter't';
(By tJnlted Press?
: ' Okla Jan . 5 The
death tolLat f the Mission school
bouse at yireton was,, increased to
f fteea when four, chlldreen died to
day frony injuries, sustained in
the toramo't which struck there yes
terday.. ;V::' - - ,
WERE THEY RIDING ON HOGT.
(
,1
' 6
- s (By.Unltefl Press! . .
Pallas, Tex.; Jan. 6 Members of
tery A.,- Texai National Guard,
telling bow, when their motor
v recently ran . out of cylinder
! v, bile they, y ere carrying enp
s from a ranch t5 Fort Ring
sll, the dried out i ham they
had aboard, oiled the engine with
fat and sUd In the rest ot the wfty
on high;i,i.i..wsV- r'-flv
. ..'. r "'y nKi'' ;
Vote Again
On Strike
- (By United Press) '
Kansas City, Jan. t That
the
another strike vote in the ,' event
V : thaf ' the 'eight hour day V Is aot
, granted by the railraod( Is the de
claration of thq 'American i Railway
; "mployees Journal In -its January
j .iue published here today
H ' t . : '."-.. -.V .- t ' .V l'i
- Young lady . desires Board ' with
privilege of furnishing her Own
room.' Apply to THE ADVANCE
r:
Moyock, Jan. 6 Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Newburne, and two daugh
ters 6f Powells Point, spent part of
Christmas holidays with Ms
Newbournes' sister, Mrs. 3. W.
Sanderlin. ''
Miss 'Blanche Powers, of North
west, Va. left, Wednesday for the
State Normal School at Farmville
where she is a student.
Prof. Chas. R. Bagley, who has
been the guest of his parents, Mr
and Mrs. R. O. Bagley, left Mon
day to resume his duties at
Trinity College, where he Is In
structor of French.
Mrs. Lima Jarvis is visiting her
daughter Mrs. C. J. Fehrman, inl
Snilthfleld, Va.
Miss Margsret West left Satur
day for Rose Hill, N. C, where
she teaches. '
Miss Nina Fulford has returned
to lackstone, where she is a student.
Dr. R. A. Bagley of New York
City spent Christmas with his par
ents Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Bagley
M. W. L. Gregory of Norfolk,
spent the week end with his sister
Miss Jerome Gregory.
Mlsg Eva Jones is visiting her
aunt Mrs Chas. Morris of Norfolk
Mr: L. M. Lee and family spent
New Tears Day with their parents
in Moyock.
Miss Donna Cooper of Norfolk,
was the week end guest of her
parents A
- Miss Leola Lane of Vine, Va.
has resumed her scholastic duties
here.-, : ''
" Mrs. W. W. Alfrlend and dangh
ter spent Christmas in Moyock.
Mrs. J. C. Morgan was In Nor
folk Wednesday on a shopping ex
peditlon. ' ' . '
MipsA Addle Wilson returned to
her school in Florence, South Car
ollna, after spending the holidays,
as the guest of her parents, ; Mr.
and Mrs. W.' L. Wilson. '.
..Mrs. b. m, Mann ana ton,
jspent Sunday , with relative. In
Snowden, N..C. , '..v-'lri
Mr, Takto Shiots, a young land'
cope gardener, tf . New York , City
who is spending the hunting" season
here"- left Thursday for i few ' days
la New, York. VXf '
Mrs, Mamie Whitehurst and sons
spent Christmas ' with Mrs'. Whit-
itimcA in noi
WILD WEST 8HOW AND MOVIES
..MAKE ITALIANS THINK,"--THIS
A EARAROUS LANp INDEED . '
By JOHN H. HEARLEY
(United press SUff Correspondent)
i Rome. Dec. S (By Mall) Bufj
falb "Blirg Wild, - West has "adver
Used' America throughout Europe.
Ui3 circus , playing frequently to
European spectators, has left a
trail of false Impressions' behind it.
The ; American " "movies," shown
here" only f emphasize them. The
case of Ma.dame Montre interview
ed , today lq a Roman boarding
house is by no meang uncommon.
She Is a well known writer and
literary woman. "0 you are an
American!" she began. "I am so
glad to meet you. For I am, mak
ing a ecentlfic study of America.
"I was recently presented to some
people from a state called . Indiana,
Really they didn't look so much like
Indians. Of course, their manners
were a liitle off- .
"It must be very difficult for one
to live In the states. V The constant
clash of the American and the In
dian civilizations : is undoubtedly a
nerve-racking annoyance., "Of cour
se, the poor Indiana really did give
a civilization to the world. They
were a simple and natural people
having a real art and a rear litera
ture, j,
The Indian at least has blood
and not machine oil in . his Veins.
Nnf'j"iyj. ihey-are 'some-iWvaget,
the good being always mixed with
the' bad." The ' Americans are, fre
quently called "the Germans of .the
New World." New York City 18 re
garded as the beginning and the
end of the United States. It is al
leged a riot of sky-scraping build
ings, cock tail loving women, spoil
ed wives, and fresh children.
II
ilf'ES
ML
10
HOPES ? THAT INVESTJGATION
MAY PROVE SUICIDE ACT OF
. HYSTERIA AND NOT GUILT
' : (By United Press)
- Pittsburg, Jan. ' R.The name of
Bernard . Wesley Lewis, ' who '.killed
himself last night as police officers
attempteed to enter his room and
arrest him in connection with the
killing of Mazle Colbert, an artist'
model, In her appartmen at Phila
delphia last week, Is to be cleared
if possible of actual connection with
fhe murder. His father, has plan
ned . an investigation and hopes to
ascertain whether his son's suicide
waa ' the result of guilt ; or , merely
jhystei;ia. "- " .
, EI wood Poj(vell,ychauffeur, today,
however, identified Lewla , as the
man who left the front appartment
where Mazle Colbert wis murdered.
Deny Killing
French Consul
(By United Press) , V
Washington, Jaa S The State
Department triday received word to
day denying (hat the VMlstaa kill
ed the French Consul, ' Bernardine
of Torren, and one of his sons.
ooiiie Docmii
THIS IS MOTIVE ACTUATING Sg
NATE . PERHAPS. .'.EFFORT
FOR DELAY BEING MADE By
OPPONENTS' : ? '
CALIFORNIA '
session opeiis
WITH HIRAM JOHNSON GOVER
NOR 'BUT 8TEVENS WILL
HAVE CHARGE DURING THE
LAST-MONTH
Meeting Was
A Great Success
The largely attended meeting
which was held last night under the
auspices of Pasquotank Tribe No
Improved Order of Red Men,
proved to be one of the ' most de
lignum ana successful fraternal e-
vents which ha. been experienced
in tliln city for qultee awhile. The
Great Sachem of North Carolina,
Hon. Heenan Hughes, of Graham,
N. ('., was present in his official ca
pacity, and delivered a most inspir-
address upon the subject "Redman-
hip in North Carolina." This
great Chief also "raised" the new
Chiefs of the tribe in an Impressive
manner, and in the performance
thereof was ably assisted by Great
Chief of Records W. Ben Goodwin,
who acted as the Greap Sannap, and
A. C. Garrett as Great Prophet
Hon C. R. Pugh delivered an ad
dress upon the subject ' Paternity"
and this was conceded by all pres
ent to be .ft. masterpiece or oratory.
Just before the close of the meet
ing refreshments were served. This
meeting will be long! remembered'
by all who were so fortunate as to
attend, .and the inspirations gained
will result in large additions to
this tribe,, -which Is already the
largest In the state. , '
hurst's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W,
L. WInslow.
Mr and Mrs W. D. Cox left Sat
urday for Raleigh.
Mr. Paul West left Sunday for
Buis Creek, where he is to attend
school.' -
,Mr. Hope Powers of . Northwest,
recently sustained a serious . acci
dent.' A log 'rolled' upon' him
breaking, both bones of hie lower
leg. , He is' attended by Dr.' S.
Mann and , seems , to be improving
' .. (By United Prase) .
Sacramento, Jan. R -Although Gov
prnoillfawfJelaiiiia will1 super''
yis the introduction of the prin
cipal matters to come before the
state legislature starting here next
Monday the ' business of. final ap
proval or rejection will rest with
William B. Stevens, former United
States Congrsssman, who from
present indications will advance
ay
from the place of lieutenant Gov
ernor to that of governor on or
about March 4, when Johnson be
comes United States Senator.
During the first month of the
session bills will be introduced.
The lawmakers will have a vaca
tion during the month of Febru
ary, and in March the bill, will be
voted on and put up to the new
governor. Just how far Stephens
will go toward conourlng in the
Johnson principles remains to be
seen. R
(By United Press)
Washington. Jan. 6 The desire
to, "avoid dumping the Monroe Doc
trine' overboard". seemB to be the
actuating motive behind the: senate
fight against the Hitchcock reseo-
lutlon endorsing President Wilson's
note to belligerents. . ' '
An entirely new note wa insert
ed in the fight today wHen it ' was
claimed . that opponents of the
Hitchcock resolution were merely
"talking "for time'. In order to hold
the senate back on Its 'already
crowded program In the' Interest pt
an extra Resslon. ' Republican lead
ers denied the intimation of filibus
ter. '; ,;. ' V-.i
The Republican senators offered
amendments to the Hitchcock reso
lution today. 7 This will further de
lay action, ; 7; V---" -
ISeats On Sale :
Saturday atSeligs
Ask Removal
OflMinister
(By United Press)
Washington. Jan. 6 Germany
has requested the United Statese
to remove Minister Vipicka from
Buchrest and the request will pro
bably be granted. The State De
partment refuses to say what Ger
many based her request upon but
nress reports Indicate that Germa
ny was displeased with consul' ac
tivity. In behalf of the Allies before
the capture of Buchrest.
INSTALLATION DAY AT.
CITY ROAD CHURCH
The Sunday school will hold it's
Installation 8ervlce at the 11:00
o'clock hour. An interesting and in-
isplrlng program has been prepared.
.This is something new and it will
be a service worth-while.
At the evening hour the Board of
Stewards will be installed. The
church has been fortunate in secur
ing a very fine program for this ser
vice. It Is suggestive Impressive
andlnteresting .
The nubile is Invited to attend
both, of ' these services. ,
FOR SALE Young black horse.
Good sadler. Will, work 1q all bar
nesa..- Will 'sell r cheap, CLIFF
MADRIN, - Elizabeth ' City jft I '4
AIIIIOVED p?
- TniTrmirt
- U UiilU la
OFFICIAL WASHINGTON! VVAt:
; ES ANXIOUSLY FOR, THE M
'MOVE ON THE, PART, OF F.
IDENT .WILSON
(By United Press)
Washington. Jan. 5. With t r
peace door swinging uncerta inly, c
deep anoyance la expressed la c
clal circles at what Is regarded f ;
Teutonic propoganda '.designed to 1
floence this government a next t:r.
Ia tiie.the last three days t.: .
has been , said about what this f -ernment
will do . next. Pres! J, : ;
Wilson and Secretary Lansing I
aald nothing, however, , The Trt -dent
admitting that he does not ; .
know what acUon he will take, I
told no'one with the possible exc
tloo of Colonel rouse what is la
his mlnd.: . . ' . ,
J'
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III AUTO .sue:
thou3ands of visitors wilu
Visit grand central pal
' ace on opening day tomc"'
ROW . 'V V,':;
There are six song hits In- the
seasons greatest musical festival
'September Morn" which LeComte
and Flesher will present at the Al-
krama Theatre, Tuesday Night, Jan
9th. 1
The title song "September Morn"
has proven the sensation of the de
cade and "In Paree" "When a lit
tle Boy Loves a Little Girl" "Beau
tiful Dream I'm Dreaming" "A
Spare Rib from the Butcher Shop
of Life" "Where Is the Pleasure In
Wine and Song If the Woman is not
There T" follow closely as ' popular
favorites. Ruth Wilkins, whose piq
uant' personallity has made her a
reigning favorite will be seen as
'Argentina", the tango dancer, Wil
Han Moore, will appear as Rudolph
Plastric, the proffessor of art, his
funniest creation in years. Among
the other well known favorites are
Maud K. Williams, Valere THrue,
Billy -Murphy. J. J. Patton, James
Baber, Leslie Jones and a wonder
ful chorus. Seat sale opens Satur
day Morning at Selig's Jewelry
Store, adv.
Husbands Will
Take a Rest
Umatilla, Ore., Jan. J. Umatilla's
city government passed this week
into the hands of a woman admini
stration. From Mrs, Laura Starcher,
mayor, down to the police depart
ment all officials are of. the gentler
sex except two lonely males who
must serve as '"holdovers" i a the
In the council.
B. E. Starcher, railroad telegha
pher, handed over the robes of offl
ce to his wife. He vacated the lit
tie room where he directed , ba
town's destinies for many months',
and the v madam , took ' the helm
One of Mrs . , Starcher's first acts
will be , to name the . woman police
force. , ;' ,
FOUND Pocket book containing
email sum money. Owner can get
same by. identifying ', pocket ' book
and paying tor ad. H Rer., I. N.
.-LottiB; Pena, At
. (By United Press) ,
New York, Jan. 6. With ne-r-every
mennfacttir. of w'.ar- ' "
and atfcMsories in' the Unite uuj
represented by exhibits, the; great-'
est automobile sheow in the history
of New York opens tomorrow at the
Grand Central Palace. ' v s f
Not only does the show' eclipse
any similar previous efforts in this
country, but It Is declared there ha
never beerf a show that aepproach
es this one., .'. ,'- ? '',. ':,' '
The first floor of the massive pa
lace Is gien over to th display ot ,
bodies and complete automobCes
Sixes, fours, twelves and, eights are
scatteered around over the floor id
thick it la almost Impossible; to, get ,
around ' without stubbing one's Joe
on a thousand dollar automobile 'or
Jitney bus. ' - :
Included In the display' are many
freaks , newthlnga. in the auto world
which are getting their share of at
tentlon. But as has always ' been '
the case, . the tried ideas predoml-
nafe, Sixteen different ' styles of
bodies are on display."
On the second floor are the acces
sories, from tiny plna and bolts to
fully dressed motor, in full opera
tion. .' ,
Thousand of visitors' are expect
ed to visit this1 show today, but the
greater crowds are looked for next '
week. War brides, ; 'sudden . rlsea
and falls in the stock market have
made many hundreds of potential
automobile owners" in New , Yorkf
and the manufacturers are hare td
take advantage of the situation. " '
CdmpaignFor 1
Good Roads
(B"y. United Press)
St. Paul, Minn. , Jaa '6 A cam
palgn to Include a two, year, course
Lln making good roads,' in state
high school corriculoms, ? , was t
launched when the All Minnesota '
I. M
Development association met In an
nual session here today. ' ;
AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Dr. B. C. Hennlng will preach
at eleven o'clock Sunday" . morninf
from the aubject 'How to Live.' H
On Sunday evening at 7:30 , Dr.
Henlng's subject ' will be - lldw ; to
Succeed,'1 V '!;' '
1 The publlo, Is cordially welcome)
Kii'dJil ' QM errices4 .