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NUMBER YOUR HOU SE.1 HELP MAKE YOUR HOME TOWN A MODEL CITY. NUMBER YOUR HOUSE fife Buy W. S. S. And Help to Bring The Boys Back Home WEATHER Fair tonight uiul ThurHduy, rising temperature, moderate to f renh north east and oust winds. VOL 4 ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, M ARCH 12, 1919. No. 61 'A! J GOVERNOR HERE ; APRILSEVENTH TyVhen Colored People of Entire Section Meet in Patriotic i Celebration of 300th Anni l vrary Governor T. W. Mckett mukes his toext visit to Elizabeth City on April ,7th. He comes thin time to apeak particularly to tlio colored people, and liis address will lie given in .!t. Lebanon church which affords a large and comfortable auditorium for the crowds expected from the en tire section. I The celebration on April 7 marks Una 300th milestone with the negro race In America. Rev. Geo. L. White jpastor of Mt. Lebanon church, ap jjwared before the Chamber of Com soerce Tuesday night and asked the co-operation of that body in making ijthe ofoastoa a success. . ""Thre hundred years ago," said 'Rev. White, "the negro race was transplanted to America. We are here with you and we need your co operation in our efforts to go for ward. There are four ways in which we especially ask the Chamber of Commerce to aid us in our celebra-. ion: "1. To aid us Iri securing special .rates from Moyock and intermediate .points to this city, and from Edenton and intermediate points to this city, for the colored people of the section on the day of the celebration. "2. To ask all employers of color 'ed people to give them a half holi day on April 7th. "3. To give the celebration your moral and financial support. "4. To secure the co-operation of the press In giving publicity to the event. The Chamber of Commerce at once voted its co-operation and'en dorsement of the celebration and a committee will be appointed to work -with the colored people in making April the 7th a real red letter day in the upward growth of the colored people of this section. PROTEST AGAINST REPRESENTATIVES (By Associated Press) BalonlkL March It. Vigorous protest la being wifde in Albanian circles against the designation of the Turkish Pasha, the Albanian Pre mier, and Mebmed Bey, as represen tatives of the Albanian federation in Europe to submit the claims of Al bania to the Peace Conference. It is declared that they have maintained "suspicious relations" with the Turks and Germans. JERSEY CARMEN ON STRIKE TODAY ' (By Associated Press) Newark, N. J., March 12. Vlrtu . ally all surface car lines and public service companies operating thru 40 cities and towns in northern New Jersey are tied up today by the strike of employees for union recog nition. GERMAN VESSELS ARE INTERNED (By Associated I'rew) Dunkirk. March 12. Three Ger inan steamers raptured by Allied "warships for violations of armistice terms arrived here today for intern ment. STILL ON STRIKE , (By Associated Preas) New York. March 12. Private Vat owners and employed remained deadlocked todsy with little prospect bt tettlement of the harbor atrike. Meanwhile conditions are becoming serious sln the loignSorewea re ft to handle work for beat avwef , wis tie hrVr ? are CASUALTY LIST HECT10X 1. Washington, March 12. The fol lowing casualties are reported by the Commanding General of the Ameri can Expeditionary Forces: Killed In action 6 Died from accident and other causes 13 Died in aeroplane accident,. 1 Died of dlscuse 30 Wounded Keverely 35 I . Total r.' NOKTH .KOI.IV f.sl Wl.TWi Died of IM .';!. Jullun E. Lewis, Morvt-n. Harry Owens, Garland. HKCTION' 2. Washington, March 12. The fol lowing casualties are reported by the Commanding General of the Ameri can Expeditionary Forces: Killed in action 13 Died of disease 38 Missing in action 3 Total 54 NORTH CAROLINA CASUALTIES Died of Disease M. Clark Johnson, Winston-Salem. Died, lYeviously Reported MUsiug In Action Wlllam A. Davis, 8eaboard. SECTION 8. Washington, March 12. The fof lowlng casualties are reported by the Commanding General of the Ameri can Expeditionary Forces: Wounded (degree undeter mined) 32 Wounded slightly 42 Total 74 NORTH CAROLINA CASUALTIES Wounded Slightly Guy E. Idel, High Point. HKtTION 4. I Washington, March 12. The fol lowing casualties are reported by the 'Commanding General of the Amerl . can Expeditionary. Faroes s Wounded (degree undeter mined) 15 Wounded slightly 14 Total 2 A NORTH UAIiOLlNA 1'A.Sl' AMIK4 Wounded (Degree Undetermined) William H. Jordan, Rockfrod. David B. Nlmocks, Fayetteville. I SECTION 1. Washington, March It. The fol lowing casualties are reported by the Commanding General of the Ameri can Expeditionary Forces: Killed la -action 7 Died from wounds , 18 Died from accident and other causes S Died of disease 23 Missing In action .......... B Total II ' HKtTION B. Washington, March 11. The fol lowing casualties are reported by the Commanding General of the Ameri can Expeditionary Forces: Killed .In action 6 Died from wounds S Died of disease 38 Wounded severely ........ 29 Total 76 NOKTH CAHOMNA ( ASI AIHUS Die I of DlMea. Richard E. Adams. Asheville. Woundeil Keverely Zeblon V. Williams, Venxon. HKtTION 8. Washington, March 11. The fol lowing casualties are reported by the Commanding General of the Ameri can Expeditionary Forces: Wounded (degree undeter mined) 11 Wounded slightly 43 Totsl 54 NORTH CAROLINA CASUALTIES j Wounded (Degree Uadetermlaed ) Cummlngs Smith. Bear Creek. Jess Weaver, Welcome, Wnuaded Nightly Thomas Nixon, Wilmington. SECTION' 4. Washington, Msrrh 11. The fol lowing rssualtles are reported by the Commanding General of the Ameri can Expeditionary Forces: ' Wounded (degree undeter mined) 40 Wonnded slightly ......... IS Total -tS NORTH CAROLINA CAaTALTIEt ! (TV- t'wnM I 't j f - ( f " " t. EH CITY MEN MAKERECORD Senator Ferebee And Repre sentative Saunders Known At Constructive And Pro grersive at State Capital KatelKli, N. C, March 10. It Is generally admitted the greatest piece (if constructive h'f,iilittion it f IVctliifr northeastern Ninth Carolina, ii tliis session of tin' lejjl.-lalure the lVreiiee act, providing for a nill-liou-dolhir hard surface ! highway be tween Kdeutoii on the Albemarle bound and a point on the Virginia state line near Moyock, Currituck county, connecting with the Virginia highway system via Norfolk. The act creates a district known as the Northeastern North Carolina High way district, with a commission com posed of five men, one representing each county. It Is purposed to build the high way with funds to be derived as fol lows: One-half by state and federal aid, one-fourth by assessment against abutting property holders und one fourth by a bond Issue on the dis trict. The plan has the endorsement of the State Highway commission and federal agents. No trouble Is anticipated In securing $500,000 fed eral aid for the project. Representative Saunders, of Pas- ( quotauk, gives his county a bond is sue of $500,000 for hard surfaced roads and has created a new highway commission for his county, composed of men of business ability, 'i hu com mission is composed of J. J. Morris, W. J. Woodley, O. K. Gilbert. A. IJ. Houtz and J. W. Foreman. Other local legislation by Mr. Saunders giveR the clerk of the court und register of deeds of Pasquotank a raise in salary; creates the office of prosecuting attorney for the Pasquo tank recorder's court: gives Pusquo tank a stock law election In August, 1919; prohibits the purchase or sale of narrow tires for Vehicles after May 1, 1921; prohibits the killing of squirrel until December 1. 1920, and prohibits the reg later of deeds of Pas ouotank from acting as a Justice of the Peace. Mr. Saunders was one of the live wire members of the general assem bly. He led the fight for an effective child labor law, a light., utIUli .in volved organised labor on' the one hand and the state's textile Interests on the other. The fight was at all times spirited and held the attention of the state. The Saunders bill was supported by Governor Blokett. the state conference for social service, orjanlzed labor, stats federation of women's clubs and the state press. It was opposed by the manufactur ers and loat to a aubstU"te wm"" proposed by the manufacturers that put the factory inspett.ou .u hands of the commissioner of public welfare. R. T. Beasley, instead of the labor commissioner. ;U.S. SOLDIERS MAKE THREATS (By Asocial! Press) Halifax. March 12. Threats of 300 troops of the British army who enlisted In the United States. 81 of them Americans, to sink the trans port. Tolea, unless immediately al lowed to Und and proceed to their , destinations by rail were reported to Canadian authroltles today by jt'apt. Jackson, commander of the transport. MORE WOMEN THAN MEN REGISTER (By AK'liitef Pfrwt Chlrag). March 12. ,Thi women outnumbered the men by nuarly 2. 000 In th supnlementsry registra tion yesterday when more than 130. 000 persons eligible to vdte In the uiayoislty election Apr I the fi.st ere enrolled. , ! CAMDEN' Bl-ADKh AT HOUR Csmden Bladi returned Tuesiay VlM'fram'Twlnirm HneaUauttaal New York, where be wss 'n traialag at tha officers military school. IN wss wr'-"i t g'te tb co KILBY RESIGNS AS BANKCASHIER W. G. Gaither Cashier And One of Vice Presidents At First And Citizens National Bank Mr. John R, Kllby, formally ten dered his resignation as cashier of i he First und Citizens National Tank ai Tuesday's meeting of the director to Hike effective March Kith. Mr. Kllby' recently accepted the position of the Norfolk und Portsmouth Clearing; House Association. Mr. W. O. Gulther, Jr., who held the position of cashier of the First National Hank before going Into Uncle Sam's service last summer, will again resume his old position. In addition, he was elected not long ago one of the bank's vice presi dents. ANOTHER BIGAMIST LANDS IN JAIL Henry Lefferts Elschter, charged with bigamy, walned a preliminary hearing :n police court Wednesday morning, and bound over to Super ior Court, which convenes here on Monday, March 17th. In default of the $1,000 bond re quired he wus placed in Jail here to await trial. He was married here in November to a Miss Liillston of Virginia. This makes the second bigamist case to come up tor trial at the next term of superior court. Komulne Itrace hus been in jail here on a similar charge since December in default of bond. Eischter was un army man and Bruce was in the navy. VOTE OF THANKS TO CITY FATHERS ' The Chamber of Commerce gave the Board of Aldermen a vote of thanks Tuesday evening for the Board's recent expression of desire to co-operate with the Chamber In encouraging new Industries to es tablish themselves in Elizabeth City. The suggestion came from Secretary Case, who since coming to Elisabeth City, has proved himself a live ex ponent of good will and good works, and was heartily responded to by the Chamber of Commerce. OPEN RHINE TO ALLNATIONS Thu is Recommended to Peace Conference By Commission On International Waterways (By Associated Press) Paris, March 12. Recommenda tions that the navigation of the Rhine be open to all nations wlthou; discrimination was made In the re port to the Peace Conference to-la; by the commission on the internati on? I regime of waterways, railway and ports. It was suggested that the Rhine be controlled by 'a commission stmll. to the Danube commission and that the status of the Kiel Canal be set- tied bv the commission on the ba - i of freadom of Its Use for all nations for merchant venrets or warships In Imes of pence. The rannl would continue tinder German ownership anC opera ;:on. The Peace Conference on Czecho slovak affairs has almost finished work and direction for preparing Its report nas been given. REGLATlis" ARE MODIFIED Expleaiwaa Cant B Purchased 1 By Any But Eaeray Aliens Far Agricultural Purposes Washington, March 12. Explo sives caa be pitrcatroi -without license eicept by eeeny alMM af" March. Hth for reoraUntB-f Jead. son Tsesday that he Is new back la ft a red sy Js Bread Day, ant Itla stamp blasting sad other BgrlctfTteral (be States Irons Frsace sad Is stat- demonstrations will be especially ta irpotes, the Doparttseit af tha ta- fovea at Camp Mervltt. New Jersey, terestlaf. La 4 lee of taa-etty t trler aaaesacel today, wf'fylag and itl e4 aere It naaut nfteew rtriarty are eerdlatlf trrtted ta at tv rr r"--'-,'-. f " i ' ! . . . CITED K)H DIHTINUTIMIIKD 8EUVICK The commander In chief, In the name of the President, has awarded the dlstingulshed-servlce cross to the following named olilcera for the ucts of extraordinary heroism described after their names: First Lieut. Ernest 8. Savage, 31fllh Machine-Gun Huttalion. For extraordinary heroism in action near lirlmaucoiirt, France, November 11. 1918. Although so sick from gnu that he could hardly move, and vom iting heavily Into bis fms mask, Lieut, Huvugu successfully conducted the lire of his machine-gun platoon In the face of heavy shrapnel, gas, und machine-gun Hie, He received no medi cal uttentlon until lute In the after noon after the attack was over. Home address, Samuel A. Suvage, father, Council, N. C. Lieut. Edward O. Harris, 321st Infantry. For extraordinary heroism In action near Grimaucourt, France, November 11, 1118. Under the lire of three machine guns, firing upon him from different directions, Lieut. Harris took bis gun through enemy wire and mounter it. He would not permit his men to remain in such a dangerous position, and, after being wounded severely, ordered his men to leave him. Home address, E. W. Harrln, father, Wendell, N. C. Capt. Joseph J. Loughlin, (do-'at ceased), 322(1 Infantry. For extra-' ordinary heroism In action nearltusslon. Mr. J. C. B. Ehrlnghaua, Moranville, France, November 9th, 'judge Leigh, Dr. B. C. llenlng, Ret. 1918. At tho sacrltlce of his own Geo. Hill, and others expressed thotr life, Capt. Loughlin went forward interest In the training of the clty'a through heavy machine-gun lire to future citizens. Miss Catherine Al locate, a nest of machine guns which was holding up the advance of the regiment. He located the machine, guns so that the one-pounders could grated that moving pictures be se sllence. them, but was killed by the cured, If possible, showing the play- enemy machine-gun tire. Next to grounds of other progressive towns, kin, Mrs. Eleanor K. Loughlin (wife) that the people may become deft 513 South Front Street, Wilmington, nitely interested In the playground N. C. movement. She spoke with regret Sergt; R. nrown. Company F. 322d 0f the small number of boys who Infantry. (A. 8. No. 1864673.) For nnlsh high school, and following her extraordinary heroism in action No- remarks, Mr. Ehrlnghaus voiced tha vember &, 1918, near Moranville and regret that the city Is represented at Grimaucourt, France. After having ;een wounded In the afternoon of November 9. Sergt. Brown had h's wound dressed and returned to hU platoon through very heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire. When his platoon wa relieved he returned .point a committee to tike np tha to the former position thro enemy pft)(roYnd idea in detail and pre artlllery Are, to the rescue of a Rent the sul 1 ect at a later meeting, wounded man and aaalsted him to the There were a number ot visitors rear. Home address. J. F. Brown present and Interest was very llfHf (father), Maccle'sEeld. N. C. thruout the meeting. ' ' 'V'' Corpl. Garland Spain, Company E,1 , , , . rf 322d Infantry. (A. 8. No. 1814750). For extraordinary heroism In action near Moranville. France, November 1.1118. Leading his squad against six enemy machine guns, during which time he was twice hit by the exacting Ore therefrom. Corpl. Spain drove the enemy from the strong- ernment has decided to recogniae hold, making possible the further the Csecho-81ovak states and aa advance of his company. Home ad-Jtabllsh diplomatic relations with dress. Mrs. Hattle Hlnes (sister), -iliem. 'if 11 Rocky Mount, N. C. TO APPEAR BEFORE TRADE COMMISSION (By Associated Pre Washington, March 12. Repre- sentatlves of the manufacturers ot news print paper and publishers c. newspapers have been asked to rp pear before the Federal Trade Cora- mission on March 21st to dUcuss .nronosed reopening ot news r prices on application ot the publish ers msde in December. TWO RESOLUTIONS SENT TO PARIS (By Aodtl Press) Berne. March 12. The Internati onal Conference on the League of tjj)i3 ENTHUSIASTIC Nation, here yesterday drew Up two .Qyj DEMONSTRATION new resolutions to be addressed to the Peace Conference at Paris. 1 " One fsvored the participation of Et'isbeth C'ty ladles are enthu all self-governing nation In the ,gi,t c about the cook'.ng school held League; the other favoied free trad.. Ilt ,ne j. n. Aydle'.t Hsrdware Com- - 1 irsny every s'temoon this week from om pnoMnANcE ; ; the most det'ghtfully epptia!ag Mrs. John Jackson had a phone vlsnds. and telllag thoee who at message from her soa Stt. Lei Jick- tend the school Just hew he dee It. MUCH INTEREST IN PLAYGROUND. Many Expressions at Tuesday Night Meeting In Regard to Making City Better For Boya And Girls A playground fur Elizabeth City' boys and girls were the chief topio of Interest at Tin'ml.iy night's ljioot- hie, of ti e ('haiuliei' of Commerce. i Secretary fuse brought the subject up ill liis report and spoke of the need of the young people themselves und then of the need of the city for such u playground. "The desirabil ity of a city as a residence," he said, "depends upon what the city doea for its children." Secretary Gilmore of the X- M. C. A. wa on the program for a talk along this line and made the very practical uggestlon that pareata should be careful to know where their boys and girls are when they are not in school. The playground, he argued, will do much to solve tha problem of proper recreation and. - wholesome development for tha young people. I while the Chamber waited tot J Dr. O. W. Clarke, who was detained his church service, the meeting was thrown open for general d In bertson was called upon and e- pressed her Intense Interest in tha boy and girl problem, j She sug- Chapel Hill by only one boy, and tha religious colleges In like manner.' j rjr, Clarke then'arrlved and spoka on the emancipation of the boy and the need of christian citizenship. j j-ue. r eetlng finally decided to B- I'H Berne. March 18. The Swiss gOT- I ATTENTION . ( Hon. W. O. Saunders, who was to , address the Alkrama audience laat night, was unable to All the appoint ment, owng to an urgent call to Noifolk yesterday afternoon. j He will however, speak at the theatre ton'ght, and every citizen tn- t reHlej i Pasquotank's welfare Hi10U:,j near Representative Saundera. gJv . A II A IT A 17T AftTa ljljlTlf fLUUl IS SUBSIDING (By Associated Press) Montgomery. Ala., March 12. Flood conditions along all the riven of the state are Improved today with the waters receding every where except In the lower reaches ot Alabama.
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