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VOL. 2
ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 15, 1917
NO. 65
GERARD REPORTS TO
SECRETARY LANSING
Says That German People Will not
Waver Until U-boat Campaign
Has Been Thoroughly Tried
ROBERT J BENDER
(United Press Staff Correspondent)
Washington, March 15 Longing
for peace is a deep seated emotion
with the German people today, i
With grim stolldne8s they are en
during hunger and privations confi
dent that their last weapon, the U
Boat, will soon -accomplish the end
of the struggle.
These are the outstanding fea
tures ot Gerard's first report to Sec
retary Lansing on German condi
tions .
Despite the food shortage Germany
will be able unlesB there is a crop
failure to struggle through another
year of war.
Gerard says the people are united
and determined that there will be
no relaxation on their part unless
the TJ-Boat campaign proves a fail
uure.
He gave Lansing a detailed report
of occurances since his departure
from Berlin including German espio
nage of his every move and the
cutting of the telephone lineg at
the embassy.
llljlipiY
0PPDS1TE 1 OS
nuiion
111 RUSSIA
(By United Press)
Berlin, March 15 The executive
committee of the Duma has accom
plished successfully ,a resolution
in Russia, imprisoning all ministers,
and now controls the government,
the German press announced today
as cfiktal news from Petrograd.
London, Feb. 15 Revolution in
Russia confirmed here. Said Czar
may abdicate, hlg son succeeding
him.
The Revolution according to ad
vices here was carried out with
clearly defined purpose and definite
program. Many houses were burn
ed. Fighting occurred at Moscow
and Petrograd.
Write Essays
On Lloyd George
BROTHERHOOD REPRESENTA
TIVES READY TO FIGHT AND
RAILROAD MANAGERS READY
TO OFFER COMPROMISE
New York, March 15 In directly
ppsite moods, the Brotherhood
representatives ready to fight and
railroad manager8 ready to offer
compromise, the opposing factions
went Into conference at noon.
The Brotherhoods declared that
they were ready to force the eight
hour day issue , and call the first
section of the strike on Saturday.
Their chief presented a resolution
passed at a recent meeting in Chi
cago authorizing a strike if the Ad
amson Law was declared unconstl
tutional.
A compromise on the basis,
'a raie In wages was offered
the managers without reference
th eteht hour feature. It ls
believed the Brotherhoods will
cept the compromise.
It is reported that unless
Brotherhoods force the railway
head8 immediately to make con
cessions, the men will face a split
in their own ranks, giving the
roads the advantage.
VIP TO PEOPLE AND PRESIDENT
Chicago. March 15 The Western
railroads will put the Brotherhood
Jtike up to the puhlir and the
President, according to executive
officers here.
They will operate what trains
they (an with the men who refuse
t0 strike but they will not hire
strike breakers. They will not
resist government action to take
over the operation of ronds and no
embargo will be declared until the
stil k occurs. If the Fasten lines
anAiJed up the Western llnes will
of
by
to
not
ac-
tho
teacher in the Harrow district ask
ed a class of boys and girls whcel
ages average 7 years to write es
says on Lloyd George. The re
sults included these paragraphs:
Lloyd George Is a very brave
soldier. He Is King of Parl'arnent.
They are trying to poison him. He
has won many battles. He has
thousands of soldiers.
Klnn George Is King of Kngland,
but Lloyd George is King for the
war. He is a Welshman but speaks
English.
He has lots of soldiers and he
tellg them what to do so as to win
the war. He only lets the people
have four pounds of bread .
Lloyd George is a good King and
the Germans have-tried to poison
him.
Urges Germans
To Back Wilson
be
ti
p'Mtomatically forced
Inue freight shipments
to dlscon-
SIGNS FEDERAL INTERVENTION
Washin-'ton, Mnnh 15 -The first
Mitfn of po-'ible Federal Interven
tion came here trtday wh"n .Indue
'hmlers o.f the Federal Board wv
called to the White House to dis
cuss (be threatened strike.
FOR SALE CHEAP A 1914 Five
. Passenger Hupmoblle In excellent
condition. ' Geo.' J.; Spence,' ETlza
' 1eth .City, N C ' mar 14 ft
New York, March 15 The Oer-
man proprietor of a string of
barber shops here today sent a
circular letter to all his foreign
born employees urging them to
"stand behind, the President, what
ever decision he may nianp." The
writer is a native of Germany who
has made all he has in the United
States. "You or your fathers be
fore you came to this country."
says the letter "seeking social and
political liberty. That you should
.retain in your heart the love of
'your fatherland is but natural. Put
! now that the country of our ndop-
tlon is itse'f threatened by the dan
ger of war In the defense of the
honor and integrity of its people
and its Institutions, there is no a!
leKia'nce which c:in be yours sav
the sin :lc, absolute and unudulter
ated allegiance to merica.
Stand In hind her as one man ,? n
her hour of criMs even' though you
lie brought into conflict with your
own blood and bone."
Sagamore
Sunk Today
Boston, , March 15-j-Steamspip
agents V received word here today
that steamer Sagamor bound for
Liverpool has been (sunk. . ;' ;
WEDDING OF MUCH INTEREST
HERE TAKES PLACE AT KINGS
CREEK, MO. ELIZABETH CITY
PEOPLE ATTENDING
"I
Mr. Guy Winston Commander of
this city and Mlsa Myrtle Barnes of
King's Creek, Md., were married
at the home of the bride on Wed
nesday at high noon.
The wedding was one of unusual
Interest in this city and was at
tended by a large number of EMsa
beth City people, among whom were
Mr. J. C. Commander, Mr. J. E.
Commander, Mrs Pratt Fearing, Mrs
3 C Commander, and Miss Linda
Mercer
Following the wedding Mr and
Mrs. Commander left King's Creek
for a tour of Washington. Philadel
phia and Baltimore after which
they will make their home in Eliz
abeth Cty.
The bride has many friends In
Elizabeth City where she has I een
as the guest of Mrs. J B Ferebee.
On the last evening of hor Christ
mas visit here Fhe was given a
very delightful announcement partv
and shower in honor of the ai -
preaching wedding.
The groom is the son of City
Manager Comander and a promising
young business men of this city.
PEII6S HI.
IPITE 0 WEATHER
WOMAN'S WEAR 8T0RE DOES
TWICE IT8 USUAL BIG OPEN
ING BUSINESS AND OTHER
STORES REPORT BUSINESS AS
GOOD
Virginia-Carolina Cor .
WillRcMd
Mr. M. Leigh Sheep of
the
Boat Here
TUFT TO F
SI1UIII SOLID
AS HE TOURS THIS SECTION IN
THE WORK OF ORGANIZING
FOR WORLD PEACE FOLLOW
ING THE ' PRESENT WAR
W r-
New York. March 15 Former
President Tart will find a solid
South upon his forthcomln? tour
of that region solid for the League
to Enforce Peace. In the interest of
which the Nation's twenty-seventh
chief executive Is making the trip,
If present Indications count for
anything.
Governor Stuart. John Stewart
Bryan, Editor of the Richmond
News Leader, and a large number
of other leading men of Virginia
have arranged for a luncheon in
honor of the President of the
League to Enforce Peace when he
visits Richmond. March 21, to be
followed by a great mass meeting
at which the Governor is to preside.
While President Taft goes on his
way his Virginia hosts will con
tinue the task of perfecting a state
organization for the purpose of ex
plaining the League's plan to
maintain the future peace of the
world after the present war shall
have concluded.
At Greensboro, N. ('., where
President Taft is to speak on
March 'i'l another preat mass meet
ing has been arranged by a com
mittee of loo of North Carolina's
foremost citizens. each one of
whom have received an honoary
appointment from Governor Blckett
under the great seal of the state.
Governor Blckett is an ardent con
vert to the l.feaKiie p'an. While on
account of an Important engage
ment made some time ago he will
not he aide to attend the Tart
meeting, he has agreprl to make
a number of addresses in behalf of
the League in North Carolina and
neighboring cities. The value of
the Governor's support may be bet
ter appreciated when it is known
that he is reco-'nlved as one or the
Smith's ablest orators.
At Atlanta the Chamber of Com
merce has arranged to give a bin-
iuet of Hut) cojors in honor of Fre
er Chandler and other prominent
ident Taft. Governor Harris, May
in- Cuidler and other prominent men
of Geor ia wi I to present. In fact
the governors of eveiy state through
which President Taft is to pass on
hi:; Southern tour are co-operating
with city and State official., in hon
oring Mr. Taft and in furthering
the propaganda of thji League to
Enforce 'Peace., t ;: j.;,,";'
' The Governor , of Alabama ' will
Continued on Page Three -V
Woman's Wear Store when offered
condolence on account of the bad
weather mct. greeted his Spring
Opening on Wednesday made the
surprising reply:
"Why I've been in business for
ten years. This 18 my 21st Open
ing and the first rainy one la
th store's history. But in spite
of i that, I have done twice as mt'clj
business a ever before."
Mr. Sheep's store has Just been
enlarged and remodeled and his
Spring display ha8 been one of un-
iwiml lieu nt v KhnwinV to excellent I
adNantage in his new quarters.
"The now coats are unusually
handsome" said Mr. Sheep when
asked about the leading features
in the Spring styles, "and everybody
looks attractive in the new spring
suits.
"The bright attractive coloring
In sport coat8 and sport suits Is
a real joy and sport clothes are the
rage -this season. Sport dresses,
in 'which a combination of fabrics
is used are very popular.
"Indeed, there's a charm about
the new dresses that is Irresisitible.
Sttylght line effects with, normal
wa(st line or with sash or belt
slightly below are most favored
thohgh there are many short waist
ed mtyles. Semi-fitted dresses are
very popular. Skirts are both
long and short, some In straight
line.1 effect and others the "barrei"
UP-' , . ..
Tht wahitaiiterrleWif
Some fasten in the back, others
slip over the head, others are Rus
sian and are worn outside the
kirt. Sport waists are more dar
ing than ever in co'or and cut, and
the new sport neckwear Is most
popular.
"As for hosiery and gloves, the
sltuatiop Is really serious. They
should by all mean be bought ,WW.
for the supply everywhere ls limited-Miss
Sallle Perry's Mlllnery De
partment enjoyed the same sort of
rush that greeted the M. Leigh
Sheep Company and many shoppers
, found It convenient to buy their
new suits and hats under the 'sum a
roof where they could he harmon
ized easily and quickly.
Miss Una Gilbert als0 reported
a good day's business though she
confessed to welcoming the sun
shine of Thursday affording a bet
ter day to view the beauties of
Spring mlllnery.
Miss Martha Sykes. at the head
of the millinery department of the
S. H. Siff Store, reported a "nice
opening, jjood business, and the peo
pie more appreciative of offerings
than ever before."
Mrs. Walker of Walker & Com
pany was p'eased with the first
day's opening In spite of the bad
weather.
Mrs. Prbhard of Prichard Mil
llnery Company wuj too rushed
with business Thursday morning to
report at all. l ot appearances at the
store Indicated that, without doubt
"business was gorxl".
Thursday's sunshine brought out
many who could not ,ret down
town on Wednesday, and another
big crowd Is expected on Saturday
from the country if the roads have
a chance to dry out so that the
farthest away Mislomcrs can get to
town .
Hull Will Arrive in a Few Days and
Will be Constructed Into ''
Modern Type of Vessel
Next Week at
Mccabe & Grice
"Perhaps you think you have
seen the season's foremost styles,
and attended some big openings,"
said Mr. Spencer of McCabe &
Grice today.
"But juBt wait.' lt'8 worth wait
Ing for.
"The Spring Opening of the Fast
est Growing Store in Elizabeth City
the Busy Store on Busy Corner
will be held on Tuesday and Wed
nesday, March 20th and 21st. and
McCabe & Grice nevr do things by
halves.
"Our Spring Opening is a re-option
to our frfends. Music morn
ing and evening is provided, every
body Is Invited and no one is urged
to buy. ' It's for your pleasure,
friends.
-As for tho goods, we have
bought heavily, and when you see
the tremendous display on the Op
ening Days, you will agree that we
have bought with a keen knowledge
of what the best dressers want,,
whether they are men or women ,
boys or girls, or tiny tots."
"Don't forget the, dates, March
day. Nobody ever forget9 the
place, it's McCabe and Grice."
Moyock Briefs
Moyock. N. ('., March 14th
Mrs. ('. M. Calvin of Colnjock
ls visiting Mrs. S. M. Maan.
18 visiting Mrs. . M Mann. V
Mrs. C. G. Ftthrman and son aer
visiting Mrs. Fehrman's mother,
Mrs. Luna Jarvls.
Miss Eula Sanderlin entertained
her friends at a very enjoyable
birthday party Saturday night.
Interesting games and contests
were enjoyed after which delight
ful rfreshments were srved.
The debates given recently at
school have been well attended and
thoroughly enjoyed by the patrons.
It Is very gratifying to see the pro
gress being made by the students.
The Woman's Club held Its regu
lar meeting Friday afternoon. The
following officers were elected:
Mrs. W. I). Cox, President; Mrs
Kppa Chailton, Vice President; Miss
Annie Mall, Secretary; Miss Ada
Bray, treasurer.
Miss Irene Lane and Mr. Luther
Parker of Norfolk were the guests
of Miss Leola Lane Sunday.
Mrs. Morgan Jones of Snowden
was hero Sunday.
Ambassador Sato
At Pittsburg
For Sale
Real Estate
One lot on West side of l'oitidev
ter Street next to Pofndext -i
Creek. Foundation for buibHu."
ahead;, prepared.
Mill site, on Shepparrl Street and
Factory Avenue and Charles Creek.
Sawmill on property will also he
" Lot fronting 63 feet on Parsonage
Street and .adjoining;' the Graded
School property. On thlt . lot is
Bv United Press
PIlt butK. March 1.1 Ambassador
Sato arrived here from Washington
today to attend the banquet of the
Pilt'iburK Press Club, at which he
will be th" guuest of honor. Wheth
er the .lapunese diplomat will
touch upon .lapaiicjo American re
bitinim is not known.
Sir Gilbert Parker, the Canadian
nove'lst. Itov W Howard, president
of tho United Pres.". and Senator
Warren Hardin: have a copied in
vitations to deliver alter dinner
. I 'lltl'llAu 1,..,., I".,, ..V t
I a, I til nil I I,., ,11........
"The hull purchased by the Vlf
ginia Carolina Transportation.- Com
pany for the purpose of . l recoil
stucting It into a . modern , freight
ship has left Baltimore and was due
In Norfolk Wednesday. It wfll
reach Elizabeth C't within two or -
three days, and will be rebuilt ' at
the Company's wharf here.'
"The company has already - pur
chased steel to rebuild this .hull .
into the type of boat it desires for
freight traffic between Baltimore
and New Bern. This steel ,'.WM
shipped by the Pennsylvania Rail
road several weekg ag0 and would -
already be here but for the COtt'
gested condition of freight traffic.
It may arrive now at any time.
The boilers have also been pur'
chased. They were bought from
the Talbot Boiler Company, and arr
of most modern type, using oil
fuel.
"Engines of the twin screw type"
have also been purchased and .will''
reach here by the time the huU 1 i
ready for them. t
"In re-constructing and refitting
this hull Elizabeth City labor will'
be used as far as possible , If we
go outside of Elizabeth City for
labor; it will be because we cannot
get it here. . .' . ; . , , .
"Present indications 'are that it
will take between sixty and ninety
days to complete the work.' As .
soon as it is done thia boaL wlll.be
put on a, our first weekly .steam',
er plying between Baltimore and
New Bern . Two or three week!
l.i I ..r innAnil Kn . ,,,41 ft,, auilltf
miSi 'in.: doluiiu uuol 1 i UV fQIM
and will beln weeklv trios, thus '
giving Elizabeth City and Neir
Bern a regular semlweekly senrlct .,
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BCUBUUIO . ' i . V
' Mr Charles W Harrison, Chair '
man of the board of directors
of The Virginia Carolina
Transportation Company Is author
My for the foregoing statement.
Mr. Harrison was in the city again
today and seen by a reporter .for;
this newspaper spoke confidently Of
Ills company's plang for the future.
He Maid that unite of delav rina tflr
unprecedented conditions In the .
shipyard,, and to shortage of raw ;
materials, steady progress had been
made, and that he feels assured ,
thai nnur nlunu ara in aiinll eill B fs
lllUli II' IllliO 1U DULU WMfWyW '
that definite promises may be made ;
with assurance that thev can be '
kept. Mr. Harrison was here .10
January, but was unwilling to leaf
urllDn Villi Lliala rw.lllll t,a HVnont A if rt ,'
t. iiuii inn n.saia v n.jivi . . v i.u.v.,..u v
begin operations. -The
Virginia Carolina TraniDOrtS-
tlon Company have leased for ten'';
years the Aydlett property on the
East side of Water street up to '
and Including the building formerly
occuupled by the PeopIeg Line. The '
company has contracted with Mr
J. W. Martin of this city to fit
up the front of this building fof
modern offices.
With Mr. Harrison on this trip
are Mrs. Harrison, his daughter,;
Miss Harrison, and als(, the com
pany's civil engineer. Mr. Wilson.
The party deft. Thursday afternoon j
on Mr. Harrison's yacht, the Rev-'
erie. which just off the ways
and vplck and span In a new coat
... ....!... 1 1 1 1 1 l,n mnvnln.'.
m pniiii, Mini nt'.n ti "if ini'iuiuB (
(V'd to her dock and an object .of;,
admiration to all passers by. "
a comfortable two story dwelling
witb all conveniences.
Lots 68 and 69, as designated on
Ptal of ' Skinner and Gregory.
-r Wi U WORTH, Illnton Bldj.
E'lzabetU City, N. C.'- " V.
CANDIDATE FROM SECOND .
WARD ' f nQ
I hereby announce myself a can;
dldate from tbe Scond Ward sub-
lect to the action -i the DemOcra
t-lc Primarv to Ic held on April IS. .
Anv and nil support given me will,
be 'appreciated. , i '
W. T. CULPEPPER
WEATHER OR NO,;'
, Fair Thursday high , Fair and
warmer Friday.