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News Without ' Bias t ., -Views Without ' ; Prejudice .. , ; ; , - j . -mm The Only Democratic Newspaper., : ?ujblished ia Elizabeth' ' City VOL. 2 Ivy ELIZABETH CITV, NORTH CAROLINA,! TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 10, 191 7 NO. 88 CITY'S MANHOOD RALLIES TO , jGALL for home guards More Volunteers than Needed in Courthouse Monday t Night and Many Who Would Have Enrolled Unable to Enter Building on Account of Crowd V A borne guard constating of four .companies of fortyelght men each, a company from each of the four wards of the city, was organized Monday night. The colored citi zens have been invited to form a company to serve in the guard also A crowd that packed the court house to its doors and over ran all the corridors and the walks out side the building assembled and assembled promptly. By the time that proceedings were scheduled to begin it was practically impossibly to gain admittance to the building. The organization went through with out a hiteh, smoothly and rapidly . The only trouble was that there were more volunteers than were needed. After the various members had :been enrolled each company met and elected captains as follows: First Ward. 0. F. Seyfert. Second Ward. Rev. C. B. Cul .bxeth. .Third Ward. F. K. Kramer. Fourth Ward. E. F. Aydlett Jr The captains then elected W. A. Worth major in command of the entire batalllon. The meeting was called to order by -Mayor P. O. Sawyer who invi ted Dr. B. C. Hening to lead the audience in prayer. Dr. Hening was then elected chairman and Ar thur Burgess and Herbert Peele, secretaries. . Mr. E. Xydlett then . made the motion which was carried that a lskta4 gt htho dnt, t u home guard , be organized ... not to xceed 'twVKtradrerv The 1 action 'was later reconsidered and the limit increased to 250. ASjommitteflof two from each of the four wards was then appoint . ed by the hal to retire and for- mulate a plan of organiiation. This committee- was as follows: First Ward. 01ivr Gilbert, J. B. Ferebee. Second Ward. P. O. Sawyer and , Louis Andersen. Third "Ward. W. A. Worth and W. Ben Goodwin. . Fourth Ward. B. F. Aydlett Sr and Thomas J. Mafkham. Tha committee made a prompt report and its plan was adopted without amendments, and carried through as already outlined with '. out a hitch. The various companies were or " dereA to report Tuesday night at the following places: First Ward. HInton Building. Second Ward Y. M. C. A. , I Third Ward Kramer Building ' Fourth Ward Hinton Building. OF 'CCH Lll CM I QUESTION OF INTEREST TO ELIZABETH CITY'S FAIR ONE8 AT THIS TIME. OTHER INTER ESTING PRIZES At Moyock "This Month Takes Place of Brother W. Leary Cooper, " alderman can , -dldate in the coming primary, bad to. leave Monday with the Naval Militia, of which he was a member, and departing cast his mantle upon his brother, C. M. Cooper. The Executive Committee, ruled ' Ihim into the race Monday after noon. "Politics was the test thhu ' 1 though I 'would evr go Into"' . says the new candidate, hut when .;.iny brother asked me to do It for Tiim Just as He was leaving, I Blm ply . couldn't refuse, and so I'm In the race to do the best 1 can for my town." . Relieved of Nqval Duty ' , Lieutenant J J C B. Ehrlnnghans and Assistant Surgeon C B Wil liams of the North Carolina Naval Militia were temporarily -relieved of dduty Monday by Admiral ' Me- ' Coin-'-'- Innt of thn Norfolk The handsome prizes in the win dow of Mr. Louis Selig, are caus ing much comment, they are to be given away to the successful contestants in the popularity con tests at the Spring festival of the Chataber of Commerce. A num ber of the popular young ladies have already been entered In the festival contest, and some of the sweetest bavles in town have al ready been entered in the baby contest. The homely man contest Is be ing thoroughly discussed and a number of our test known citizens ae entered In it. Everybody wants to know who is the homeliest man in Elizabeth City, so there is a great deal of interest shown in this contest, and the handsome i-ng which is to be awarded to the win ner keeps those who are entered on the alert. The Chamber of Commerce is giving the tw0 dia mond rings to the most popular young ladles, the one getting the most votes to be queen of the fes tival, and the "one getting the next greatfi aumtr -io- -be -Maid of I Honor to the Queen. They are also giving the prize ring to the gentleman wh0 secures the greatest number of votes in the homely man contest. The two lovely rings for the two sweetest babies in town are given by Mr. Lou' Selig to a the babies having the greatest number of otes in that contest To those who are en .ered in thsp very interesting contests the Ciifcmber' of Commerce says "tell f.1 vour friends and get .hem to vote fori you, turn in all he -vote! you can for the nrizes are all the best to te found in town. Go to Mr. Sehg end ask him to show you either of the prfaes you may be yitorsMed in, you will find they ire ciii'ne stores and good go'.; and well worth working for." I'll v re will be an aiitmioblla p.i- raci- "ficr the closing of tl e con test, l;i vhitli the winners will tr.tu. urt. The contest closes on Thursday Aj.iH 19th, tit 9:30 P. M. on the show grounds, and te prizes will lie awarded the winners Mien. Now Is the time to enter, you will not have a long time to work, so yon will not have time to. get tlr d of it, if you hejin today And get votes you will htve plenty of time. Dally ballot t sheets are printed showing the standard of those entered, and they wil be found with the ballot boxes and voting envelopes at Se lig's Jewelry Store, The Apothecary Shoi), AHtemarl Pbirmacy, Stan dard Pharmacy and Scott & Scott and Twlddy's. Following is Che program for the Camden-Currituck Union Meeting to be held at Moyock. FRIDRY, APRIL 27TH 11 A. M. Introductory Sermon Rev. E. J. Harrell. 2: P. M. The Authority of the Church Covenant: (a) As resides in the membership collectively D, P. Harris. Cb) Involving the vows of each one who enters into the Cov enant N. H. Sheperd. SATURDAY APRIL 28TH 10 A. M. The Scope of the Cove nant. (a) The support of the church as la!d down therein. J. K .Hen derson (b) Home religion a8 procrlbed in the covenant W. J. By- rum. 2: P.. M. (c) Conduct before the world as set forth !n the covenant S. N. Hunst. (d) Our obligations as set forth in the covenant, not obviated by any change of location B. C. Hening. 8 UN DAY APRIL 29TH 11 A. M. The Extension of the Kingdom of God to tho Utter most parts of the Earth W. J. Byrum, 3:30 P. M. Demonstration B. Y. P. U. program Represen tatives First Baptist and Black well Memorial Church Unions of Elizabeth City. Elevators and Bridge Burned Minneapolis, April 10 Two large grain elevators were destroyed by fire which also damaged the bridge across the Mississippi at Fort Snell ing today.' The loss is estimated at three millions and the lire is be lieved to. have been of incendiary origin. TONIGHT AT ALKRAMA Nell Shipman,. the brilliant photo dramatic - actress, who recently scored such a personal success In "God's Country and the Woman," has been selected by tbe Jjasky Company to appear as the leading woman for the celebrated Btar, Lou Tellegan, who will be seen at tha -Alkrama Oanlght . In lh Jassa L. Lanky production "The Black Wolf:" Miss Shipman, although a young woman, has carved for herself a prominent niche in the hall of photodramatlc fame and as the daughter of the Spanish Chancellor, who is courted by a duke and by the Black Wolf, a bandit is given opportunity to dis play her wonderful dramatic ability. During the scenes of the picture, MisB Shipman appears In a num ber of beautiful gowns of the lat est mode which were especially se lected for her by a leading New York modiste before she went west to fulfil her contract with the Para moutn producers. A more timely and beautiful pic ture has never been shown at this theatre. Both the picture and the Star are proving a tremendous success. Tomorrow at the Alkrama Dorath Dalton will be seen In s new Triangle Release "The Jungle Child. A most sensational and spectacular picture. Also a Key stone Comedy. HANDY BASEBALL DOPE OOK OUT The baseball season for 1917 has surely arrived, the' first schedule .book having made its appearance. It is the Dope Book published by C. C. SJlnk A Son, St. Louis, Mo., publishers of the Sporting News. Be sides containing schedules there is information of -real value to every fan, Including "Casey at the Bat," records of 1916, ap well as records of a'l prominent feats on the dia mond, and complete biographies of stara of the game, telling where they were born, with what clubs they have played, how they I at and throw, etc etc. . There is a'so Instructions on "How to Score" "Giantg Great Winning Streak" and Alexander's pitching feat of 1917." If you want a breezy little booklet, vest pocket in size, that you can carry with you, and make any fan who thinks he knows it all. look as though you had forgotten a much as ha knows, send Ave cents to Spink t Son, St. Louis for a coy of this booklet. Card Party For Soldiers The Ways and Means Committee of the Surgical Dressing Committee a branch of tbe Red Cross Society of this city, will have a subscrip tion card party on the night of Wednesday, April 11th, in the Ma sonic Hall, in the Robinson build tag, and the public is cordially in vited to attend. Tiokets can be secured from Misses Margaret Hollowell, Maude Grlce. Fannie Lamb, Houghton, Nan cy Burgess and Mrs. C. W.' Hope well, at twenty-five cents each. "There will ,e delightful refresh mentg and an attractive musical program," says the committee, "and you had better buy your tick eta early. Come out and help the wounded soldiers." Jury List Eor June Term Argentine Will Not Yield Appointment QQ Is Cancelled Rev. Herbert Osburn, Hector of Christ Church; received a postcard this morning from Dr. Drune say ing that Rev. Madara would not be able to fill his appointment to sprak at Christ Church tonight on account of the death of his little daughter, . Rev. Madara is gnWUas kan "Missionary.- ,! WFATHTt OH MO mm BL JONES Tho funeral of Mrs. Mattle .). Jones will be conducted from City Road Methodist church Wednesday afternon at two o'clock l(y the pastpr, Rev. C. B. Culbreth. Mrs, Jones Is the mother of Mrs. H. M. Elliott of this city. Her death occurred Tuesday morning at Moy ock k at the home of another daughter with whom she was mak ing her home. Talk Dixie For War Song Washington, Airil JO "Dixie" an the national war song is beini?. dis cussed In 'the cloak rooms of the capltol today. Plots to Blow Up U. S. Capitol Washington, Apprll ' 10 Reports ff a r't to llnw up tho rcrl;ol to- .-, ' ' i pi . , The following Ig the Jury Lint for Pasquotank County, North Car olina, term of Superior Court, be ginning June 4, 1917. FIR8T WEEK Geo. w. Cartwrlght, Mt. Her mon; A. C. Del!; Knoch Speight; D. W. Cartwrlght, Mt. Hennon; William Horton; Job Ferebee; Jno Webb; T. Delos Crary; W. H. Wil son; Lemuel Jackson, Providence; Ned Rhodes; J. H. Hale; E. O. Davis; V. J. W'lllams; Victor M. Jenkins; II . C. Grlce; Timothy Temple; Joseph Roach; Joe White, '(Pearl street); John Bprry; H. M. Cartwrlght; J. H. Card. Jr.; T. J Meades; Milton Ives. SECOND WEEK W. H. Bunch; R. C. Wlnslow; W. A. Jennings W. C. Morrisette; J. T. Temple, Providence; WilMam W. Saw.cr;. It. N. Davis; C. A. Long; W. K. Carter; Gilbert Dav Is; W. T. Swain; Walter Hushes; ('. W. Hollowell; W. H. Scott, Salem; J. P. Thompson; S. O. Mullen; L. H. Bundy; G. Pike; F. N. Williams; W. E. Houghton; J. E. Humphries; J. N. Wood; A. II. Baker; 0. F. Seymour THIRD WEEK Robert Meads; J. A. Meads, NIxonton; R. O. Hooper; W. II . Mundeu; ,C. S. Bell; N, B. Broth ers; M. G. Morrisette; T. B. Jor dan; W. A. Chapp'ell; J. P. Green leaf; William Lowry; W. C. Over man ; It, W. Dalley; Cason Morrl sett; W . C? Barnes O . N , Wlns towB.:, F', Aydlett Jr R.;,T. Ven ters; JVC. Modlin; Geo W White E'tahHh City; . W 3. F!M!s; -. J. (By Unitotf frtu) Buenos Aires, :- April 10Argen Unne It determined not to yield to British and American presscra " for lifting, the wheat embargo unless it becomes absolutely necessary. rwmng against tna British Is very acute. The President has hat sent a transport to Chile to purchase coal and is also negotia- ung tor a supply from Columbia anfl It is even tnttnmtoH itiat fco - " may assign the entire navy to carry coal. The American minister In inclined to believe that Argentine may be forced by shortage to place an embargo to prevent drainage from the country of the wheat sup- EXPHIS raw G0ES3FOBD GENERAL HAIG'S SLEDGE HAM MER DRIVES AWAY WITH UN BATING FORCE IN THE FACE OF BITTER RESISTANCE London, April 10 Bitter fighting marks the continuance of General Hates forward smash in the great spring offensive today. The British commander reported 9,000 prisoners and forty guns as yesterday's capture In the first day of the tremendous sledirehnmmpr smash. The British repulsed all German counter attacks at Vimy Ridge, seized the villages e,f Fam poux and neighboring defenses north and south of the Scarfe. Reports coming dirertt from the battW lines today declare that there is every reason to believe that by night the great British smash will have netted Haig 18,000 prisoners and between 60 and JOu guns. , The offensive is extendling north ward today. Dispatches from head quarters mentioned flatting near abasse. in ioor.is ' in BRAZIL PA88PORTS FOR GERMAN MIN ISTER SIGNED FOR IMMEDI ATE DELIVERY WHEN BREAK COME". Rio de Janerlo, April 10 War loomed up today as more likely than a mere break In diplomatic re lations between Brazil and Germany The city seethes with demands for hostilities. Foreign Minister Muller Is report ed to have resigned with other cabi net members. It Is understod that passports for the Gorman minister are already signed for Instant delivery. President Thanks King London, April 9 Thanks for the "Inspiring words" in greetln Amer lea's entry Into the war are ex pressed In a message from Pres ident received by the King today. Bring Word of German Daring New York, April 10 Passengers on the St. Ioulu brought word of extraordinary German daring in sow Ing mines off Liverpool. Former Consul Enlists Today p.v!" vt Ar-'l l-Hii-h VI IMPOSSIBLE mm tcsiirB - ' . rth-wbna i u REACH MAIN SCENES OF DlS ATIR MltfOR iXJLOSWNl i CONTINUING INTERMITTENT . Philadelphia, April 10 Early re i porta following three teriffld explos- , ions inn the Baldwin locomotive and ; munitions factory at Eddystone estl mate the casualities at ranging from ten to fifty dead and from a nnnd red to two hundred Injured. In the i confusion it is hard to get definite) facta. i One report from Are department headquarters at Eddystone stated that of more than a hundred sent to - the hospital at Cheater many 'were critically injured. , Nearby buildings were shattered. The fire department called on the neighboring towns to hln Jleht tha Are. ( ,- , After three big shocks minor m ploBlons continued inttermlttenjtty. V Thfl nnlsA snnnHnH lilr a thm trlna rt '. ' . w HW U..M V a uatung battery. , It was impossible for rescuers to . L approach the scenes of the mala V explosions. Ambulances, doctors and nurses hurried out from Chester and , other points. f Later reports estimated the num. ber killed at fifty or more, and tha number injured at U00. An appeal for help was sent to" ' Philadelphia after all the nearby r towns had sent all available aid. At one o'clock today the Ores werv v.j still burning. i wibdjt ui infj qohu ana injuj.ea are i, girls or women, as eighty per cent of the employees workilng nearesfj , the explosion were females. At least fifty bodies were re i' moved this afternoon. Nln 'S build , lngs worth millions were destroyed. , The origin is ,elieved to be incen v diary. Several arrests .hate beea y made. 1 t; ; , PrtSSEIlGEflS mm AND NEW YORK ENTERS DOCK UNDER OWf STEAM AFTER STRIKING GERMAN MINE-OFF LIVERPOOL. ' Washington, April 10 The Ameri can liner, New York, struck a mina last night outside of Liverpool baf; but her passengers are safe and she has docked. ' j The Consul advised the State De, partment that her passengers that were transferred to another vessel' have already landed. Therel were no casual tdes. The vessel proceed nd to the dock by her own steam. Sho carried 58 passengers of whom seven were Americans. Two ot these, Mr. and Mrs. Archer Jones were from Richmond. ''' Berlin Reports Are Very Mild ; , ..... uoriiu, niiru in i ub cugllBa after several days activity yesterday attacked us and succeeded after i hard fighting In penetratlnng pur; positions on roads radiatinng from; Arras, but Id not break through, according to announcement made here today. . j Roosevelt Calls on Wilson Washington. April 10 Rfcojevelt called on Wilson at non today to, talk over war pplans. 2. Why Austria Broke JVashlngbon,. "April 10 "Austria broke relatlosn because Amor' ill.n-il vnr ri C" -rov" in ;
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