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Buy a Liberty Loan Bond Today June 5th is ilerriGuadoii i News Without Bias ' Views Without Prejudice -stem ii fm fiM fp The Only Democratic , Newspaper ' E?ublished in Elizabeth City '.' 1 VOL. 2 ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 1, 1917 N0.132 ilGTIIUID FOB POTATOES PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR RECORD PRICES AND INDICATIONS NOW POINT TO BIG CROP IN THIS SECTION Potatoes have begun to move to northern markets from this section and are bringing record prices. They are selling at from J 5 to $8 a barrel here and are quoted today on the northern markets at from 1 10 to $11 a barrel. The first Pasquotank potatoes were shipped Thursday by Jeannette Bro thers. B H Chambers of the Weeks vUle section shipped Friday through R C Abbott. Potatoes from Pasquo tank however, unless they are prema turely pulled out of the ground by the high prices, will hardly begin to move freely until about June 8th or 11th. Meantime shipments from points south of here and from Currituck are becoming active. Potatoes are passing through Elizabeth City from New, Bern. Oriental, Columbia and other points in the counties across the sound with increasing frequency. The bulk of these potatoes seem to hare been handled by the Produce Trading Company which does not do a, commission business or receive goods on consignment, but pays the farmer for his potatoes when they are delivered. This company has been loading several cars dally for the past week and has been paying the farm ers around seven Tr eight dollars a Barrel for them. The Produce Trading Company is said to be the largest corporation ever organlsea tor the exclusive handling of North Carolina Irish and sweet potatoes. The .Frt dent of the iompany is JH Aydlett, A F Toxey is Vice President, and P W Stevens of Camden is Secretary and Treasurer. The Sales Manager is Mr. Harvey H Cannon, connnected for a number of years with C Wilkinson's Sons of Philadelphia. Seen by a re porter for this paper this morning Mr Cannon said that the demand for po tatoes on the northern markets is quite strong and active now and that prices are good. He intimated that they would be better if the farmers in this section, however, would pay more attention to the grade and pack of their potatoes. CURRITUCK POTATOES MOVING 'Currituck potatoes are beginning to move slowly," says Mr. Newbern of the Newbern Produce Company. "The Currituck boat brought up about a thousand barrels this morn ing." The first Currituck potatoes reached here last Saturday and were shipped by W S Newbern, Jr., from Newborn's Landing. DARE LED THIS YEAR However, the first potatoes shipped J . . . . . . Ik. I .Mm n iNortn irom me counue ui mo iu me diate section were from Dare and ere grown by S M Tillett of Mann's Harbor. These potatoes left Elizabeth City last Friday. The dry weather of the late Spring ODD FELLOWS HAVE HANDSOME HALL 0 BESS D 6EliiH PLOTTERS Achoree Lodge, I 0 O F, can well afford to boast of Its hall on the cor ner of Road and Fearing sttreets. Newly fitted up and absolutely imma dilate It U a delieht to the eve with its handsome green carpet, white FRANKING OUT ANTICOXSCRIB walls, white curtains, and especially Is expected to cut the yield consider- IT"' r, iur u. ably but on aicount of the big acre- ....... . . ' . , . n, i. k ntable intensive farming. The farm- age shipments from Elizabeth City , 6 m will probably be unusually heavy. .... t wiauco ui bihdo giuw wutjre vuly one has grown heretofore and make it at a profit." This is difficult to do designed and made to order Mission furniture bearing the Odd Fellows emblem, the three links of a chain. Interesting pictures adorn the walls, photographs of the Odd Fellows or phanages, portraits of prominent Odd Fellows of bygone days and so on.One of unusual Interest from an artistic point of view is a minature on Ivory of the grandfather of Solicitor J C B Ehrihgnaus. Every detail has been attended to by those In chargt of renovating and refurnishing the hall and nothing has been left undone that could add to the attractive seating of this gather ing of noble knights. The Advance has it on good author ity that even the 'goat" has been scrubbed and talcumed but absolute proof could not be had of this since his goatship is not slowed to roam at large nor even to appear before the tyes of the non-elect. TION SPEECHES BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS GOES ON WHET 11 ER INTENTIONAL OR NOT By CARL D GROAT United Press Staff Correspondent) Washington. June 1 Fait cf Con gress Is' aiding the, anti-conscrip tion plots by (ranking out anti conscription speeches. Many supposedly are using the eyeech to explain the vote on the. selective service bill but the .effect of the act whether it is intended to block registration or not is manifestly to encourage plotters wherever the literature reaches. Speaker Clark is one of the number PEACE DEMONSTRATION OCCURS IN VIENNA Copenhagen, June 1 . . A big peace demonstration occurred n-.-i-v . ...u. ...i.. . ...... on the streets of Vienna conlnei- evening will be enjoyed by the Odd Fellows. THE COMING OF THE EPWORTH LEAGUE HOST (By C. R CULBRETH) On Thursday June the 7th -about two hundred delegates from the Ep worth League of the North Carolina Conference will meet at City Road Church In Elisabeth City for their annual meeting. dent with the opening Relcherath, according to tion reaching here, no disorder. of the lnforma- There was MRS. A. TILLETT DEAD C R Fulcher of Mann's Harbor, who had Just arrived In the city on a business trip, received word Thurs day of the death of his grandmother, Mrs A Tillett of Mann's Harbor, Mr. Fulcher left today for the funeral. The Epworth League is an import- " . ' . ' Hh. ant organization of the Methodic - . Church, purpose . organic "J-" tion is primarily the young peopl CDTTQIJ CROP IS - BELOi'i IIHI COTTON BELT HARD HIT BY COLD BUT CONTROL OF BOLL WEE Y1L MAY PREVENT SERIOUS SHORTAGE ' (By United Press) Washington, June 1. American cotton for the extra demand atten dant upon war seems to be scarce. Government estimates reported the 1917 crop on May 25th but (9.5 per cent normal against 77.5 per cent a year ago, and 79.1 per cent for the ten year average. The cold weather of April and May dealt a severe blow in the cotton belt. At the same time there are indications of unusual 'freedom from the boll weevil's destruction which may pre vent shortage later. The labor shortage is a detriment to the crop in east Mississippi. There is much replanting in every state.Cot ton throughout the south is reported to have a 'stunted appearance." In Virginia the crop is 70 per cent nor mal, in North Carolina 63 and in South Carolina 70. PROSPEROUS PIGS FOR PASQUOTANKERS It may be true that 'Pigs .is Pigs-' and then again, maybe not. ' - - . At any rate the pigs that arrived on Wednesday's express and were es corted, with due ceremony oyer to the Citizens Bank for safe keeping ap peared to be of the most satisfied and prosperous class in all Plgdom. Their black , coats fitted them so snugly that they seemed In danger of bursting and every grunt was an ami able sigh of satisfaction. Evidently they had been well fed .and also evi tfently they were well pleased with the prospect ot a few days at the Citizens Bank and the later prospect jf belonging to Pasquotank Pig Club Boys. Christian work. The Threefold organization of our church meets in a very splendid way the needs of all of our people. The work of the Sunday school is primar ily that of education in the principal teachings of the Bible. The work ot the Epworth League is primarily that of training in Christian service. The was taken ill Thursday and died at the Payne home the same evening at about seven o'clock. W A GRAHAM ADDED TO TARIFF COMMISSION (By United Press) Washington, June 1. W. A. Gra- work of the pulpit Is that lr lnsplra-: ham. Commissioner of the North Car olina Department of Agriculture, was tlonal preaching, creating a commu ity of worshipers. There are in Sunday school, rn addition to thele ment of education, both the elements of training and Inspiration. The Lea gue in addition to its primary work of training gives something of both Instruction and inspiration. In like manner the pulpit gives in addition to Inspiration both the elements of education and training. Now while all these supplement one another the work which the League is undertaking to do is being recognized more and more as a work of vast importance. This is a day of specialization and training. With the coming of thousands of new inven tions in machinery the demand is in creasing for skilled workmn. The scarcity of farm labor and the high wages which laborers demand for BRITISH REACH ' THIRD TRENCHES (By UnitedPresss) With the British Afield, June 1. The British reached the third line of German trenches in last night's raid near Loos, "yyest of Cherlsy another raiding party occupied the enemy posts and held the position despite counter attacks. On the rest of the front it is quiet except for Intermit tent artillery firing and the desultory popping of rifles. Paris. June 1. Violent German w .--.---. jrtioes. Mrs Payne .died Tuesday and Mnntor .tUcka .... rnuised todav w - . . ... m., a J JI.J m I I h.mm l I IfAaVkM IBm i uiauuci iu vuiri 11 a 1 rokui, wuu w Tonight's Show At ALkrama SUPPER AT SEVEN Fl tirai EVERY DIVISION OF BOTH BEL LIGERENTS URGED TO BE ON HAND TO MAKE REPORT This evening at seven o'clock sup per will be served at the Y M C A to the various divisions of the "army" and 'navy" enlisted in the recruiting campaign for more members for the Y M C A. Every division commander and his lieutenants and co-workers are urged to be present. This supper last night was a most enjoyable affair and the special decorations of flags gave quite a military air to the occasion. There was a table for each division and pla cards over each table Indicated the place to which the division comman ders and their assistants bed been as signed. A special seat at the head ot today added to the tariff Commlss Ion. RICHMOND SECRETARY WILL ADDRESS MEN B P Mark, Secretary of the Rich mond Y M C A will address the men's j meeting at the Y M C A here Sunday I afternoon at 3:30. A cordial Invita tion is extended the men of the city : to be present. WHITEHURST SIMMONS Mr. Clarence B. Whitehurst and Miss Sallie fe. Simmons, both of Princess Anne Va., were married Friday by Justice of the Peace J. W. Munden at his office To-night At New Theatre WILL INVESTIGATE HOSPITAL SHIP (By United Press) Washington, June 1. Three civi lians have been asked to investigate and only men trained in the science neaitn conditions. Secretary Daniels of farming can hope to accomplish announced today, aboard the hospi-'t- f tal ship Solace and to study methods The congested conditions of City!, olwlor1 thOP fwt .hlna. This IUI UHU uisruiu -. " - - Friday matinee and nUht Clara Kimball Young will lie seen in Trilby". Trilby is one of those iff. power ful dramas of Bohemia destined to immortality. The story of the beautlfful model who is guided into the glittering web by the strange nfluence of the sreat Sevengali, is unfolded by master direction of those able ar tists Clara Kimball Young and Wilton Lackoye. TWO MORE AUTO TRUCES life and the rapidly increasing social problems all around us make it im perative that the church train her young people to be skilled workmen In the master's vineyard. It is a great deal bettor and cheaper to prevent . New York disease than it is to cure it. This is i tbe point of view that the Epworth League must ever keep bfore it. The Baptist and the Presbyterians are trying to accomplish the same thing for their young people that we are trying to do through corresponding organizations. In the Baptist Church the young people are organized un do rthe name of 'The Baptist Young People's Union." and the Presbyter ians have thir '"Christian Endeavor Society." Invstlgatlon follows the charge of bad conditions o nthe Solace. The investi gators are Dr Abram Flexner 0; Rock afeler Institute, Dr Wlliam Welch of Hnltlmore. and Nathan Strauss of Robert Warwick will be the star, and h has never had a part that suits his versltlllty as In "The rgyle Case' tonight. "This Is the greatest detec tive Btory ever screened," says Mr. eral" Twlddy on his right and "Ad miral" Crary on his left. Mr. Markham started things off last night with introductory reinar. about the plan and purpose of the campaign. Prayer followed by Rev. J. L. Cunnlngglm. Captain Houtz ot the Hospital ship was then called on to act as toastmaster. Those respond ing to the toasts were: Rev. Rufus I Bradley, Rev. J. L. Cunnlngglm, Dr. R L Kendrlck, Rev J B Black, Rev SERVICE DEIS MTUW ugnru tlllllll HIilUI CREW LEAVES FOR NORTH TO BRING BACK FIRST STEAMED FOR VIRGINIA CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION' COMPANY When Charles W, Harrison of the Virginia Carolina 'J Transportation Company, responded to the toast 'Our Transportation Facilities" at the an niversary banquet of the Chamber ot Commerce banquet iasf month' he promised th Chamber of Commerce that his company would put oa Its first steamer in September. " 1 It now appears that the first boat will make Its initial trip at least two months earlier than that date, and that weekly service will be maintain ed between Elizabeth City and Balti more thereafter until another, steam- er can be secured and the service ba made semi weekly. ' Air. Harrison succeeded ft several days sgo in buying a boat for bis Una and on Thursday Captain A It Cohoon left with a crew to bring th vessel to Elizabeth City. She will come hers from Maclnac Island under her own arrival here will -- be ready for service. The reporter was told at the company's offices this morning that probably about threa weeks would be required to make the round trip. According to bis state ment the steamer should dock here before the first ot August The Virginia Carolina Transporta tion Company meantime Is preparing" its terminals to take car adequately of all the traffic that the new Una' may be able to secure. A big dock has baen built extending along the entlra length ot the south slda of the Ayd lett warehouses on Water street ana lbf( shjkdcoyerlng this dock has al ready been cohltructea.- woTxmeB are now lavlnc the foundations tor an extension of the dock' and shed along the rear of the building. f Kramer, "and the fact that it was; j a Shaw, Judge J B Leigh. Mr B P written by detective Wm. J. Burns, j Marks, religious secretary of the Y directed by Ralph W. Ince and pro-jM c A at Richmond, Secretary Ford duced by Selznlck, Is enough proof to and Thomas J Markham. substantiate any guarntee that can be made of it." Then too, Frank Daniels, the man of a million laughs will be seen In a wonderful comedy, "Captain Jinks Evolution." Supper will be on the tables to night at seven oclock. The meeting will be short and a prompt and full attendance is urged. DEMANDS OF LABOR SERIOUS MENACE Petrorad, June 1 A demand for a six hour day made by the work ers in 120 of .Russia's . largest fac torles,. mostly munition plants threatens v to paralyze industry in,' this country. . - 1 -f j PRESIDENT -WARNS SLACKERS OF DANGER CHARLIE CHAPLIN AT NEW TREATRE SAT. He's In again. Just imagine we Charlie as the Son of Gods. You did Chaplin here again tomorrow in 'The Son of The Gods." Can you picture Charlie as the Sno of Gods. You did not know be was a fish. Well, come to the New Theatre Saturday and see for yourself. In addition to this we have for yuor approval, a Pathe fea ture 'A Modern Monto Crlsto. Only Ave and ten cents. FIRST DRAFT ON SEPTEMBER FIFTH WaBhlngton. June 1 The first ac tual draft will probably re mada September fth. Accordlnj to ln dlcatlons It will probably taka that long to jrerare supplies,, pro per housing and other equipment for the first half million selected to serve the country. . MATE DROWNED WHEN VESSEL SANE London, June 1 The sinking he American bark, Dlrje, by Of OFFENSIVE COSTS AUSTRIANS THOUSANDS " Two of the largest motor trucks BOTH BELIGERENTS ei seen 111 cuzaueiu iiijr uuvo jubi beeto sold b? the C W 8tevens Com pany; one td the , Virginia Carolina Transportation Company and the oth er to Kramer Bros. Company, At the rrsrnt rate motor trucks will d!s br- 1 f-r V".tt firs 1 1 - f,T CLAIM THIS VICTORY . CPy United Press) J. : ; London, May 31. Both England 1 n-rfr t r.-M.rMH the (By United Press) Rome, June 1. Italy's offensive has already cost the Austrians tnree hundred thousand men,-according to Washington, June 1 President Wilson today issued a proclamation warning slackers that attempts to evade registration by fleeing from 1ht country will expose them to prosecution on their return to this country. AMERICAN WOMAN SAFE AT BRUSSELS German submarine and the drown ing of the mate was announced to day "by the admirality. Attacks on; two American sailing vessels. Trait ces and Barbara, were also report ed and it is 'presumed that they; were sunk. '. NOTICE TO THE PATRONS OF -1 V v Norfolk & Carolina Telephone & Telegraph Company , This is to notify the patrons of the above named Company that under tha WEATHER (By United Press ( Washington, June 1. Mrs. Katrl na Couch, the American woman re- ''53in3 ported t0 hBVe beea eXRCUted by the existing laws wt are compeUed !to Hermans, is sale at Brussels, me State Department was Informed today. Partly overcast tonight. Saturday probably showers, variable winds. Jrck Guard of the United States Naviy, who left here with the local naval ' militia, was in the city Thursday. MELVIN PARKER Mr Miss Port Fleeveil Bryan Melvln and Georgia Mae Parker both of Norfolk were married Friday Miss Helen Perry left Friday for Lynchburg, Va. to attend the corn- conservative estimate. , mencement College for The Italians are now consolidating and reinforcing th,eir lines with new troops and refortifying their post tions and at the same time are con tinuing to Inflict frightful losses on the enemy in repelling countless coun ter attacks. .' - -t , .Dispatches from, the front declare that these vast losses and the inces sant pounding of Italian and British runs bnvn setiWd a tPllrts? effect on of Randolph women. Macon Clarence Reid of the Fourth r glnia Infantry, was In the city Friday. J, W. Modlln returned morning from a business Manteo. ' - -v.-. ' Hf ' , ' ! Frldija trip ip by Rev. J. L. Cunninglm. CANTONMENT SITES REDUCED IN NUMBER Washington, June 1 The War Department decided today to re duce the number of cantonment sites for new recruits and for na tlonal guards from 32 .to 16 and to place the national ' guards under canvass. " " ' ' ' "- 'v t - ' ' Augusta, Georgia, Is one of the r ' 'V ( ''P. Vo l have the various reports which we riake to the Federal Government and to tbe State In on time or we wUl ba penalized for failing to comply with, the law. r , We therefore request you td have your rent in the Company's Office, 509 East Fearing street, not later than the 10th of each month. Upon your failure to comply we will ba compelled to discontinue your ser vice from that date. Owing to condi tions brought about by the present war wa ara unable at any price to purchase more Instruments, and It w should be compelled to take ont your, phone wa will be unable to reinstate! yon until conditions change.Therefora take notice and govern yourself accordingly. All telephone rents ara due and payable on the first day of each month In advance at the Company's office. Norfolk A Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Co. "' C. W. GRICE, C-'n. ITn?-- -?.TV ?S, 31. J 1
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