Views; Without
Prejudice
published in Eli
City
VOL. 2
ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY EVENING. MARCH 16, 1917
NO. 67
Russian
Revolntion
Overthrows Autocracy
A
Abdication of Czar Means Triunphl
of Democratic Principles and
Victory for Duma.
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Washington, D. C 1:35 p. m
March 16, 1917
London-Czar's abdication not yet effected, Chan
cellor Law announced in the house of Commons. His
whereabouts are unknown.
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Petrograd, March 16 Democracy
control Rusla. The Czar has ab
dicated. Grand Duke Michael Alexandro
Tltch will act as regent until the
Ciarevitch comeg of age. The
Empress Is under survetlance and
many pro-German notables of the
regime have been Imprisoned,
jtfpew ministry of the people has
beta appointed.
The downfall of the Czar was
N caused by the activities of the pro
German Intriguers and by the un
rest of the p7pulace. General Suk
homlinoff. former Minister of War,
"wag among those arrested.
Baron Stokelberg flred on the
soldiers from a window and was
? dragged out on the street and exe
cuted. Count Fredericks the aged minis
try of the Imperial household was
discovered In hiding. His life was
pared but he was sent to prison.
Countess Klein Miehaellong wha
tli native of Germany was arrested
DEMAND SUKHOMLINOFF'S
EXECUTION
When Sukhomlinoff was arrested
the soldiers clamored for his
death, recalling his treasonable
dealings rith Germany. Kerensky
leader of the Duma, intervened, ap
' pealing to the mob to spare the
life of the minister with the prom
ise that Justice would be meted
out to him. He intimated that the
minister deserved and would re
ceive nothing better than immediate
execution wbM brought to trial.
The crowd i wered and the depos
ed war mlnMfer was hurried to
prison.
.AMNESTY FOR OFFENDERS
Minister of Justice Kerensky, of
the New Provisional Government,
lias decided upon general amnesty
for all political offenders. Fif
teen members of the Russian
nobility have adopted resolutions
declaring themselves partisans of
and participants In the revolution.
TThe resolutions assailed former gov
ernment officials as responsible for
the crisis.
ADVI8ED CZAR TO ABDICATE
Grand Duke Nicholas, command
ing the Russian army .In Caucasus
: tia, telegraphed Michael V Rodz
x lanko, President of the Duma, that
In agreement of General Alexlff.
Russian Chief of Staff, he has ad
rlsed the Czar to abdicate, holding
such action aR the only possible
step to save Russia, bring the war
to a successful conclusion and
avoid fatal circumstances.
NICHOLAS TO BE DICTATOR
The assassination of former Pre
ttier Sturmer, reported yesterday
lacks confirmation today. It Is
believed that Grand Duke Nicholas,
whom the revolutionists trust, will
be made provisional dictator of the
ermy.
EMPRESS. SAFE
.The Czar is nt hlifcoff white the
impress is at the tn,mperlal pnlace
It Is stated tortayyThe Czarina Is
reported safe, defying ear'ler re
ports to the effect that she was
In the hand of the .evolutionists.
' VICTORY MADE CERTAIN
The re-establish ment of i .power
capable of achieving victory, as
demttrBted by 'recent events,
111 S .Jrease popular PTithupfsfni,
London Wants
Information
(By United Press;
Lodun, March 16 Chancellor Law
told the Commons this morning
that the British government re
quires further information before
it can forwad a message to the
new Russian govenment assuring
the provisional leaders of Eng
land's sympathy.
Urges Irish
To Co-operate
(By United Presg
London, March 16 "If the Irish
party leaders continue their oppo
sition to Lloyd George and the gov
ernment, a general e'ection will be
forced, paralyzing England's ( activi
ty in the war." the Chancellor ex
chequer told the House of Com
mons today, appealing to the Irish
members to join in the negotiations
designed to settle the Irish question.
rapid progress
Eli
IN ADDITION . TO HANDSOME
EAGLE BLOCK, BANK BUILD
ING, . STORES, IS BUILDING
MANY NEW RESIDENCES
SAYS If. S. CM
HASTEN BY
FRANCE BELIEVES THAT IF
AMERICA JOINS THE ALLIES
SWIFT DECISION FOR THE EN
TENTE WILL RESULT
Hertford, N. C. March 15 Those
who have not visited Hertford for
some time will be agreeably sur
prised at the marked progress be
ing made In the way of new busi
ness buildings.
The "Eagle Block" occupied for
more than a century by one of the
most picturesque buildings in Eas
tern North j Carolina, haB been en
tirely rebuilt, within the past win
ter. The new building of the
Farmer's National Bank wltv Its
impressive facade of Ionic columns
adjolng the old Shannonhouse
Block and occupies what used to
be the old drive way to he rear of
the Eagle Hotel. Next "to the
Bank, the handsome new home of
the Brlnn Bros. Mercantile establish
ment presents a front equal to any
of the "Big Stores" in this section.
Then comes te the new Divers and
NUper Automobile Sales and Dis
play room with a commodious Ga
rage In the rear. These buildings
are already occupied and doing bu
siness with fine new lines of stock.
Between the Garage and the re
cently erected Postoffice Building.
two new offices are bein rushed to
completion; these will be occupied
by the Firm of VVinslow and White
and Dr. Cox.
On the corner of fain and
Church, where Uie old Shannon-
house stood for years, the new
building of the Broughton Bros..
General Merchandise, is nearlng
completion. The gecond story of
the building will be fitted up for
a Motion Picture House.
In addition to these new build
ings, a number of handsome new
residences have been built within
the past year. The business men
have again started agitating a
movement to pave the streets from
the Depot to the Point; this will
undoubtedly be acqomplished before
very long. On the whole, Hertford
is developing more rapidly at pres
ent than any other town In this
section of the State
Bold Burglary
On Main Street
When JV H. Richardson .woke
thit morning be found himself
minus $4.10 In cah, his cfcthes
which h had left on his chair la
his room, hlg watch and chain.
and cameo P'n valued at 111.60
Mr. Richardson boards at tho
home of Mrs. Charles Hussey at
the end 'of. Main street near the
Norfolk Southern passenger station.
Last night he came In from Norfolk
on the late train, went up to his
room and retired. Some time be
tween his dropping off to sleep and
daybreak the burglary occurred.
At 7:15 thl8 morning Mr Shores
had his bloodhunds on the trail and
from the sitting room window of
the house they trailed the Intruder
to the railroad. To be sure that
they had not been fooled Mr
Shores took them back and tried
them the second time, and they
repeated their course exactly.
Mr. Richardson wired his father
in Norfolk to get the pol'ce on the
trail of the man who It Is lelleved
must have followed Mr" Richardson
home last night and caught the
early freight toward Norfolk this
morning.
In addition to the articles taken
from Mr. Richardson's room, an
overcoat from the hall wits also
missln, but the burglar overlooked
a diamond ring on the dresser and
other valuables .
MAY. ASK WILSON:
TO MEDIATE STR1
CITY fiMCEIl
By WILBUR S. FORREST
(United Press Staff Correspondent)
Paris, March 16 France believes
that the question of a speedy de
cision of the war rests with Wash
ington and that if the United States
Joins the allieg it will mean an
early victory from the Entente.
This country is no wawaiting the
decision of Washington on the sink
In, of the American ship, Algon
quin. America's course is watched with
far more intense interest than any
of the big battles now in progress.
WAR MINISTER RESIGNS
The resignation of War Minister
Lyautey to-day brought to a head
the cabinet crisis which has been
Impending for the past few weeks.
President Briand 1 expected to an
nounce a re-organization of the per
sonnel of the Ministry today.
Friends hope that In this way he
may avoid the re-organlzatlon of
the entire ministry.
Tonight's Show
t Alkrama
The Shielding Shadow will be
shown tonight at the Alkrama.
The famous Pathe drawing card
has arrived and will be shown
today both matinee and night.
This picture ig reaching its most in
teresting point just at this time,
and you will miss the treat of your
life IT you don't Ree It tonight.
Helen Holmes In "The Lass of
the Lwnberlands." also will be
shown at the Alkkrama tonight.
This picture apieals to all lovers
of real thrills, and furnishes one
of tho best attraction of the even
ing at this theatre.
The Keystone Players in a big
Comedy "She Loved a Sailor" at
the Alkrama tonieht, chase the bad
weather out of your system with
WELCOMES LIES
ON TUESDAY MORNING OPENS
MARKET HOUSE FORCRIT.
CAL INSPECTION AND GIVES
THEM ROYAL WELCOME
-- Jm .
If Such Offer is Made President wll
Accept; If Strike Comes Will
Tell Who is Responsible, v
Arrives Safely
In New York
A letter received by friends here
from Dr. James R. McLean, who
spent the summeT with D.. Lev
McCabe in Eirabeth City last year
brought the good news that he ar
rived safely in New York last
week on the Adriatic.
Dr. McLean was ship gurgeon on
the H M S Leysian which sailed
from Newport News not long ago
for an Italian port, was chased by
German submarines, ran up the
rocks and sunk. Dr. McLean was
saved and has reached home Bafely
after this series of thrilling ad
ventures.
Commencement
IsJMarch 29 th
(By Cnlud Press)
Washngton, March 10 Inforr
tlon from New York 1, to the effc
that President Wilson mar be a
ed to mediate In the , threaten
railway strike, scheduled to be;
to-morrow evening. ;
Following the suggestion of iuc
a step from President Lee of t!
trainmen the railroad manage
went hurriedly Into conference at
at the same time the ' BrotherhcJ
chiefs also conferred. The" si: '
ilcance of the conference waa g'.r
en to the newspapers by Pre
dent Lee himself.
. Thepromptness with which tt.i
railroad managers wenl Into cos
ference is taken as implying . ,."tk:t
they are disposed to five, the au:
gestion favorable consideration.
On next Tuesday the doors, of
the new market house will be
thrown open in royal welcome to
the public.
Those Interested in renting sta'ls
will be given opportunity to bid
no these, the choicest stalls going
to the best bidders.
But the ladles especially are in
vited by City Manager Commander
to attend the opening of the new
market house, to Inspect It thor
oughly and feel that It is their
building.
The market house ha8 been pro
nounced by those who are in a po
sion to judge "the nicest building
of its kind in the South and the
best equipped."
The building will be open for ac
tual business by April 1st, but
Tuesday's opening is a reception to
the ladles and an opportunity for
those who wish to rent stalls to
get the best locations.
To Night At
New Theatre
FOR SALE One 1100 pound horse
and two wagons. D M Jones Co
mar 16tf
multiply the national forces of
the peoples anger and their deter
mination." declared' Minister Mul
Ikoff provisional minister of Foreign
affairs today. -Our revolution
ig the shortest and least bloody in
hiBtory."
FEW KILLED AND WOUNDED
Twenty killed and 120 wounded
makes the total list of v casualties
In Monday's fighting In Petrograd,
it i( stated today. -, ' ' ,
Tonight's attraction will be "liove
Never Dies," a delightful slory.
Also a great comedy, "The Town
a good laugh tonight at the AlKra tnat Tr)ed t0 (;ome Bttck
On Friday March 23rd C:ara
Kimball Young will be shown in
"The Badge of Shame". Miss
Young needs no introduction to
theatre goers, as her workk speakks
for itself. Those who have want
ed to see the "Yellow Passport"
will have an opportunity of seeing
a picture very similar. Your do
not want to miss seeing this picture
It Is one of the greatest yet pro
duced. Prices will remain the
same, Be. and lfy
Special matinee for children nt
the Alkrama Saturday. Mae Marsh
a great favorlt with all the chil
dren will be filmed in the "The
Little Liar" to-morrow afternoon.
'and also Musty Suffer In one of
his mishaps.
Saturday nUht' show at the Al
kkrama needs no further advertls
lng than to mention that Theda
Bara in "Gold and theWoman al
bo Charlie Chaplin In "The Rink"
will be there.
AT FOWLER & COMPANY'8
NEXT WEEK
A very attractive line of Ladles
Dressei and Coats In all the desir
able materials and shades. Watch
for the announcement In this
paper. adv.
TO LECTURE TO MA80NS ,
Grand Lecturer Patton of. the
Masonio Order will be .'he fof
two weeks, beginning Monday to
lecture to Eureka Lodge No 317,
Hertford, March 15 Through an
error on the pait of the local cor
respondent of The Advance, the
date of the County Commencement
for Perquimans County appeared in
correctely ln a recent Issue. The
County Commencement will be held
Thursday. March 29.
All schools in the county are now
working hard in preparation for
the big day. and the Field-Day on
the Hertford School grounds in the
afternoon will be one of the big
features.
WHY WORRY ABOUT
HIGH COST OF LIVING
"Why worry about the high cost
of living." asks Mr. George R.
Bright, proprietor of Fowlkr & Com
pany's big store between Water
and Polndexter streets.
"We have he most convenient
Iacatlon rain coats you ever saw
or $1.25. They are
light and durable and take ' up so
little room that you are surprised
when you see the sise of the box
in which each coat 1g nicely pack
ed. "And. of courser. other articleo
of merchandise In proportion. I
merely mention these nifty rain
coats in defiance of the weather
man. "
To Organize For
Patriotic work
The ladles or Ellrabeth City who
are Interested in National Relief
Work are earnestly reqiiostod .to
meet at the (Civic League Rooms,
Hinton Bulldlni, Monday afternoon
at" four o'clock to' o'Kanlxa class
in making' 8urglcal , Dressing for
America's soldiers.
For Sale
Real Estate
One lot on West side of Polndex
ter Street next to Polndexter
Creek. Foundation for building
already prepared.
Mill site, on Sheppard Street and
Factory Avenue and Charles Ceeek.
Sawmill on property will also be
sold.
Lot fronting 63 feet on Parsonage
Street and adjoining tho Graded
School property. On this lot In
a comfortable two story dwelling
with all conveniences.
Lots 68 and 69, as designated on
Ptal of Skinner and N(!reory .
W. A. WORTH. Hinton lUU.
Elizabeth City. N. C.
SHAMROCKS AT ELIG'S
Se'lg's ! headquarters for sham-
Lrocks on Saturday. St. Patrick's
Day. It Is one of the wayg Mr.
Selig hns of welcoming his friends
who wear the green.
CHEROKEE 1 CHAPTER MEETS
; Cherokee Chapter RAM "meets
Monday evening at -7:10 in the hall
of the Robinson building for ' the
purpose of electing officers. ,
wilson- will Accept , "
The President will aorept ' ac?
offer made by -the railroad brother
hoods or managers to mediate t. i
strike, It 1b announced On ' hlghr .
authority from the Whltr House t
day. It was emphatically denloJ,
however, that any such request ha 1
reached the White House op t
noon today. J f.f(;H ' '
In the event that no . agreetm
in the proposal to mediate, r
and the strike does come the Pre
ident will inform the country who
he believes the blame rests for tl
tie-up In the face of a , natCon '
crisis. . .
CALL8 CABINET MEETING
Facing the gravest domestic sit
uation ln many months, President
Wilson called his cabinet In session
at 2:30 this afternoon to determine
the course of the government in
the fight between the railroads an!
employees. The President'! han
are admittedly tied in the matter
of adopting measures to' ward cT
the strike. i;
Two courses are open,- pa
triotic appeal to both sides or tun:
moning the- Brotherhoods ' at '
Cblefg in conference for mediation.
Announcement of the '.President
r-ourse is expected after the .met
ing. The administration vie
the situation as extremely" grave,
coming as It does, at this time c
the International crisis, '
Floatingr Theatre
Now at Hertford
Hertford, March 15Tbe , Jame .
Adam8 Floating Theatre Opened s
week's engagement here! on Tue .
day. Owing lo the bad weather,
the big House boat was Unable to
negotiate the Sound OB Sunday Or
Monday and arrived one day late.
DufffMoye
Is
The Duff Piano Company, former
ly on Polndexter street is movln
Into the Hinton building and will
the store next to the New Theatr
in the Heart of the. Hinton Block.
FELL FROM HOUSE
Mr. J. M. Davis, wbNe workir
on the new bouse of Mr1 Culp''
tier on North Road street tfhuryd
fell from the roof breaking his n
kkle and injuring his back.
WEATHER OR' NO
Rain tonight and Saturday.
You can never telU, i, J Many
bluffer makes ..-a a noise . like 1
money to drown the fact that
hasn't gof any. , . -