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7.-. - v'" . ' t '""2 . News Without ; Bias ' Views Without Prejudice . . ,i. cm ptft -fere ) 0 oris D'.D.0C3iiei 7 A The Only Democratic Newspaper Published in Elizabeth v;"V City VOL. 2 ELIZABETH CITY, N NORTH CAROLINA, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 16, 1917 NO. 93 Haig Ha ersleagc Into German Line BritishHave Fought Their Way Into Outskirts 6t Both : Lens and St. ; Quentin. Encompassed on Three Sides Germans are Making Fran tic Efforts to Save Guns and Sup- plies v Of the day's developments on the t Western front William Philip Simms 1 United Press correspondent with the British armies afield, says-: - "The British fought their way for ward into the outskirts of St. Quentin and Lens today. -North of St. Quentin they took the village of Troisauvages. "Already their forces have en compassed Lens on three sides and are slowly enveloping the city, ,hlle the Germans fight desperately to Bave their supplies. "Early today the Germans launch ed two desperate and frantic attacks at Monchylepreux. Both were re pulsed. The British artillery doing terrible execution. "A strong German assault gave -them a foothold north of Penagallng but a British counter swept them out before they could make good weir auvance. . . , ; London, April 16 In thefface -of the' jtflereenst lre8lsUnce'',fetif al- -rwt ? &L iBiiurt 'i:mv General -,L Halgs ' f forces batterel their .. wai today.. ' sUll f urth- er '. Into ' the eheTny.: .ide tenses around Lena, and pushed another wedge within half ivntle - of Cambrai on 'the Bt. Quentin, line. "We progressed to .ytheVliorth west of Lens" Vas General 'Hat'a laconic comment iri repot of ;flghtJ ' Ing at a point where tha British forces bad straddled the th' ' Hln den burg line. He also announces the capture of capture of t Vlflaret southeast of Hargicourt. : The eap tnre of this position widens 4jfvhe wedge driven into the r main Hindenburg line communications from St. Quentin to' Cambrai' to v width of approximately five miles.' Dispatches reveal the Wild Chaste of the Germans to withdraw Jtheli! enormous stores from the ' doomed cities of Lens and St. Quentin.!' Paris. April 16 Violent artillery fighting along almost the whole French front with vigorous French offensive raids resulted In the pen etrating of the enemy lines at si 'points on the German lines , in Al- sace it is, officially reported today. : The artillery fighting was especially V4evere from Soissons to Rhelms.; :. ; 7 Hi ft MEnORIAL TO III. I II LOFTIII llllllltt PLAIIT Missionary Day Next Sunday HARDLY A DRY EYE IN CONGRE GATION AS WITNESS IS BORNE TO PASTOR'S FAITH FUL MINISTRY. r vVill Use Gas Locomotive . v. The Foreman-Blades Lumber- feom- pany have received a new gWjbcof motiv for use in their logging opera tlons. The locomotive will be-used to pull the log cars. It Is a' four . . . ...'"". cyunoer engine ana weigns Bh JoHB. Balfour Arrives In United. States Washing tmirj Aproil 16 . 'British foreign mlniHter Balfour arrived "In the United States today.;, ren' tlon for the allied oomnJesioners has beon arranged to be Aeld a tno While House Wednesday; ' Slc''t 1 One, of the most impressive and remarkable:' services ever held in this cttr "was that conducted at Blackwil n Memorial church Sun day pemOriarijilng Rev 4.1. 'N. Lof ttn'pWor? of -Ihe church, whose death; oteurred' on- the- proceeding Thurs;:, , :; Th4 ,attditorJuiawftll line.a to the oveif lo win . : t tjose . preseni ;' including not ciiiv l.u in Hais. Vtf 'eiureV (in4 from nil ovef; th .-:WMslj onJ from thecpuhtpfV large j,num ber:. 'bore. witWi ''At tossing j that had corne to them . in Mr. Lbftln's mlnlstrya-j . ..', iTh tvice was led b M.. Kf.' 8ayjref 'Chairmah of the board. Of deacons 'wlto, after calling on tfie ''Various deacons for an express ion' gave, every one present who wished to do so opportunity to ipeak. The number of young pco plow ponding to the Invitation was notable., At the service the following reso lutions were unanimously adopted by the church- ' Inasmuch as God in his infinite wisdom, has removed from (among us our beloved pastor and co-worked. Rer. r t.' N. Loftin. and trannported his splrlf from this earthly tempor ary dwejflng place to his abldin; home Jn heaven; .AND WHEREAS we feel deeply our loss because of his death and wish in a feeble way to express our heatf elt drrow, love and esteem ; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLV- ED't the mem1 ers of Blackwell Memorial church in conference as semblej First i-That although our hearts bleed with grief in the true spirit of (unchristian people, we bow In b,Umbie submlpslon to God's will the .full assurance that our loss is his iftln. 7 ANDHERE IS AN EXPERT WfTH FREE ADVICE AS TO HOW TO GO ABOUT IT . By CARL VROOMAN (Assistant 8ecreUry of Agriculture) Washington, April 14 Now is the time to plant, and planting is im portant, for a plant is like a child there Is much In giving it a good start. fc , vJi Corn should be sown at the rear of the lot. The distance between the rows can be cut down a great eal if , the gardener Is careful. Two feet apart will be food enough. Golden bantam corn can be used four inches apart in the row. Sow two rows as soon as danger of frost . has passed. Cover two inches deep. , A week later sow two more rows anr a week later two more, making six in all. When the plants are live inches hih thin to stand one foot apart in the rows. For six rows fifty feet long three pints of seed will be needed. Cultivate constantly, but as the corn grows cultivate only close to the surface. Two rows of corn fifty feet long should produce nine dozen ears. Smooth peas, which like rich soil. should come next. Sow these as soon as the ground Is ready, but t'he wrinkled ones should be plant ed two weeks later. The peas should be planted two Inches apart in , the rows, which should be two feet - apart for tall and eighteen Inches' tor dwarf YarletHs. ' , . .'i , " j-Three. jfofottttags can .io ;5s)ed lo Sorinz sow . ona third -of the ; row. first . soaking the seed over night ; Sow" the 'seeds thin' and balf' VLtt. inch deep. - The second third can be planted, In a week and complete' the row a week later. When two inches bRh thin .out to ' stand four Inches apart . Each fifty, foot row, will take an ounce of seed. , Ra dishes and carrots should be sown together for two reasons. Carrots are delicate and will not push through hard ground. The radishes will take them along. Spinach will serve the same purpose. The carrots should be sown a third of a row at a time, about ten days apart, each time with radishes. CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS ';.'; RaleUh,, April 16 Governor "P; ' Y' ett issued a proclamation ; tod 1y' i; . injCthe fullest co-operation of Nortu lna cltaen luTushing V i , 6urfient of , 400 --.'recruit s , 1 !3uaVi -from. North CaroIToa i . . ;" ; 20th (He urges that. pat ! , Ineetings ;bft heM ' lit " I muity. , ' Second: That we mourn with pad and heavy, hearts the loss of our roOst fafthful, devoted and loyal pastor. Jwho laboied earnestly, teal Qhsly jad nnesslngly nmons; us, yisiting o'uf' sick and afillrted, ad ministering' ioH our spiritual needs, brngfn5:hopeand cheer to those In Bbrrpw; and ilke lhe Good Eheyherd rlylng his Ufe unsrlflshly tor hs sheep in' the services of Jthe Master. ;""ThIrd:r-that we cherish the mem piV,OC thU:eautlfuI Christian life, Xur;. ciean anu unneiuea as a man, cnlm.1 serene, paf JenV and long-suf-f(!rlPfT,';;but Vfim,..' brave., emnhatic and - uncompromising: as" cHiien; dvoutlv conscre'crated, tender'and sy?nps tliof lc,- ,f atho,rljr v and xnasterful pi a i i ' n In ihe guidance .ot his i -.-i'' ' . , ' ,' ''"' y-- . ' - ' - V' V'-rv n 'i : That' we 'extend f to JUs ! ; -vH ones-lnlhelfibbup f ' our deepest" and ' most " v snd sptid cony ' his devotni . Sunday,. Aprill 22, .will be Mission aiy pay at Blackkwell Memo lal Sunday school. A special program Is being pre pared in which all of the Sunday school departments will have part. The Primary Department and the Juniors will contribute instructive and Interesting features, and the band will render special numbers. A flag exercise Ly the young men and women will be one of the most elaborate features. The special Days recently obaerv ed by the Sunday school have been greatly enjoyed and have added im petus to the work undertaken this year in building up a Class A Sun day school. Cradle Roll and Home Department Days wore of much interest last fall an J this spring. Three Sunday's ago' the first teachers training class had its graduating exercises, mnrking an Important step in the growth of the school work. There were eight to complete the couw. Other classes are -to be formed in teacher training work. It is desired to make Sunday n real Rally Day in the Sunday School a Spring Opening Day, Hi one of the leaders expresses it. Sickness and bad weather have kept many away from Sunday school during the winter, uml In very hot months there are many who leave the city on vacations. But Spring brin-'s real Sundav Srhool weather snd It Ih hoped that next Sunday will make ninny who have lagged behind in Sunday school work renew their interest and form again the habit of reg ular attendance. Germany Would Revive reaceia Intrigue on Foot to Bring Alliesr to Ask for Peace Through Pres- ; sure of Socialists ;4 m Austria Makes Bid ForN Peace Amsterdam, April 16 Austria regards a basis of understanding as easily possible with Russia in view of the Identity in sentiment of cer tain statements by the new provis ional ministry with those -of the Austrian foreign miister, Tocently exrpessed. Ths Is the substance of a semi-official statement from Vien na today It is regarded as the first open bid for separate peace with the Russians . life w. Theatre Opens Tonight i Mr. and Mrs. Barlow Harrell of tli Ik city visited relatives In Eden ton Sunday. ( wife and family, a copy to the Biblical Recorder and a copy to The Advance. R. L. Kendrkk, Geo. W. Brothers, M. N. Sawyer, Geo. J. Spence The first opening of the New Theatre hardly attracted as much attention or Interest as will pro bably ba shown at the re-opening of this popular playhouse tonight when Kitty' Gordan, stvled as the British favorite queen pf the movie screen, will be seen In "Her Mater ial Right," said to be the most fit ting role in which this , superb play er has ever, appeared . The excellence of this picture, together with a desire to see the transformation that has been wrought in the New Theatre since ,the beginning of repairs there a short time ago, will perhaps draw 'the largest crowd at has ever at tended a performance at the New Theatre. WEATHER OR NO Kalr Monday nlgl.t and Tuesday and not much chan-e in tempera ture. Gentle variable winds. Bryan Ready To'Enter Fight Washington, April 16 William Jennings Bryan told Pretddent Wil son today that he was for any meas ure that would dhasten a speedy ending of the war. He is himself willing to serve anywhere.. He urges war-time prohibition Deatfr Eilds Long Feud New York, April 16 Death ended the 17-year fued between John D. Rockekfeller and his brother Frank today. John will attend the latter's By ARTHUR MANN ' (United Press Staff Correspondent)! Copenhagen, April lft Germany f secretly striving to irevlTf peace talk. She-asks' peace on her ova terms, though these are doubtlesav subject to considerable amendment, : Germany asked for peace in Decent . ber and was refused. She is now planning to maneuver the allies into asking for it. :J Positive confirmation of the . of ! ficlal overtures to the United State i was obtained today, Tha ' hlnt. ' ' comes now even more strongly from ' ,s German official sources Athat tha ' ITnited States will do wen to send Colonel House to the Hague for . sV. -conference with German represent . atlves. .-('' The main Intrigue whereby Go' many hopes to start a movement for . her enemies to ask peace 'is appar ently through German socialists,-' Suddenly socialists In the Teutonic v, empires are comjng into fvroft , Their leaders are assiduously cultl vated by German officials. Oarnuut censorship has been loosened In way altogether without precedednt- In permitting communlcatAn be- 'tween socialists In olther , countrief w,lth those in Germany. Moreover , ' the drastic rules prohibiting tha da'.' partur,e of German - citltens from hhetrtiwISeountry' liiitr, teeff abro gated to permit Philip Schneldermatt and other socialists to hold confer ences with socialists '"of 'anetflf j , countries. . ,''! All peace feelers, however, avoid-. funeral in nounced. Cleveland it is an- All Licenses Are Revoked the mention of . any terms. Genins Looks Like Preacher - -;' Washingto, Aprfl 16 SecreUry Daniels has anounced the suspX n alon of all Bhore radio stations license for the period of the war.. Anyone operating such station In de fiance of the President's order will be regarded as undei suspic ion of being an enemy. (By United Press) t . FRAME BUILDINGS IN THE FIRE DISTRICTS Bond Issue to Pass Tuesday Insurance Commissioner James R. be altered, repaired, or moved until Young has Issued the following letter to building inspectors, chiefs of-' fire departments and other local officials, throughout the State In regard, to frame buildings in fire districts and repairs: "Gentlemen: Because. of some mis?, understanding and Confusion In regard to frame buildings In Are dlstrlcts.and repairs thereto, 'I de'fem it necessary to call to your attention the following, matters: "1. Under aection 2985 the board of aldermen r commissioners of each city and town must establish and de fine a fire district In their city Of town. "2. Under section 2088, no' frame building (Including fron-clad ; bnlld lugs) can be erected under ay cumetances. ,.'!A,y''"j '.,"3. unoer section jb, :n inraw or wooden building can be altered, re paired, or moved except, upon . a per mit o! the'bulldtng Inspector,, approv ed by the Insurance pomnWssloher. the responsibility of passing upftn the application la placed upon the build ing Inspector 1)y the law 5 but his per. mlt is not valid or affective until ap-' proved 'by the ' Insurance Comrafs s loner. ' " '- - ; ' ' , "4. In' section ;"9 'wn f l ;i rcr'l " y it has been examined and approved by the inspector as being in a good and bill Tupwlay. safe condition to be. altered as pro posed, and the alteration, repair, or change so made ssall conform to the provisions of the law.' This forbids th allowing of (1) repairs to old or dilapidated buildings 1 or (2) the re pairs to be other than Is allowable in the lire district. ". No permit will be, approved by thVommlssloner unless accompanied by,' an application on the blank de pcfiljed by the Department. XB -Section 384 makes violations ii nisdemeanor, with a fine of not less hah f 100' nor more than $500. " Washington, April lli--The e;iate financo committee reported favoraii ly on the seven billion dollar bond Issue bill todny. Scrnitoi- Simmons says thin the Senile will pass the I .- .This law Is a most important ani. necessary one for the protection Of Our (pities and towns, especially their", business districts, and the local Inspectors and official will be hell lo(!al8trlct aocount for their enforce ment and any violations vigorously jpmsntsuted." i "'8."Under tha .law. -,W. mayor or bpardl of aldermen can pass upon or grant jthese permits but ! Ihe mayor, city' aUorney, and police are charged with tbrienrorcement;;,;.'' ; ;' . ' "Khi 'y let me have your active aid Broadway Jones At The Alkrama Patrons of the Alkrama theatre will bf dullRhled to learu that Geo. M. Cohan, Worldd filmed tnovlp actor will appear at this iht,'iitr at an early date In Broadway Jones. This picture is new being run at tho Oranby at Hot folk, and Is attracting much favoral le 'commont, Mr. Kramer says that the regular prices only will te chaged when this won derful production Is screened at the Alkrama. Tonight at the Alkrama , "The Gates of Eden", a drama of life) i ,a, Shaker community . written b"y Rev; William E. Danforth andx with Viola Dana as star will be the fea ture attraction -on the program. Also francls , X.' Bushman, and 1 co operdtJ.'rj'ta" full tiaS J Cevcly Bain will bo seen ,nr tli -Great Secret. Washington, April 16 The centaf -: fire control for dreadnaughts whera .' by main gun batteries are located lA a line down the center of the shipY v is one of the revolutions of. naval construction contributed to th4k world by American naval genius Rear Admiral David W. Taylor,. r . ognlzed as one of the world's lead Ing authorities on naval costructloa ; ' Is the man who orUlbated "centef , ' fire." ' lie le now chief oft, the Bureau of . . oustruction and Repair. His Job la4 , to draw the Intricate" detail plana - and specifications tor the navy's new. -ships, and after afloat to keep them ship shape. No one branch of thf) ''..i naval establishment is more vital, V V than his; perhaps none so much ao , ' - Admiral Taylor inaugurated hi brilliant career with the Navy by 1 Kaduatlng with top hoors" from th' Anapolis academy, and then enter . , Inrf the great Kngllh naval academy ' when Eghnd was receiving our Mid .' shlpmcn. Taylor carried off highest ' honors ever won at that academy , ' When the British cruiser Hawk : ' rammed the steamship Olyrapla Jnr v . 'the Thames several years a?0 tha' British government sent for Admiral; Taylor to obtain his expert opinion -as to the cause of the collision. ji , It Is chiefly due to his efforts that ? the present super-d read ni tight caO' .', travel faster and with greater dls:; "v placement on ther snme amount ot' coal than the pre dreadnaught could. ' 1 ' Taylor Is one of the meekest men to lok at, In the wrld. He has tha, face, bearing and genera appear-',' ance of a country preacher.. Ha ; thins , so far abend In warship con. structlon that he's generally atout . the same, distance behlnd."1n the . matter of, prevalllpg styles for' pen's . clothing. , ' " . , Mrs. Herbert Thornton of IhU tiiy 1. ft FrI ' v f r 'r . .. '
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