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mm your house, imp make your no town a uodsl city, mm your house WEATHER Fair tonight uml Thursday, warm er Thursday und In extreme west portion tonight, light front tonight, strong north wind diminishing. Buy W. S. S. And Help to Bring The Boyt Back Home VOL.4 ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, 1919. No. 67 ASQUmitaAYBE PRES. LEAGUE f .; Peace Treaty Probably To Be Signed In About Two Weeks. Military Terms Amended I,-''' (By Associated Treat) " London, March 19 There la a strong feeling in political and diplomatic circles in Paris in favor of inviting Herbert II Asquith, former British prem ier, to become the first presi dent of the League of Nations, according to the Daily Mirror, f WILL BE NO DELAY x " "Paris, March 19. The irw elusion of the League of Na tions covenant In the prelimi nary peace treaty will not de- Jay the signing of the treaty, rhich, it is hoped, will be ac complished within two weeks, said Lord Robert Cecil of Great Britain talking to British and American newspaper corres pondents tonight. TREATY IS AMENDED The military termsof the treaty have been amended by the elimination of the clause providing for the control of Germany's armament for an indefinite period. Admiral Benson of the Uni ted States Navy pointed out that the original terms commit the United States to virtually indefinite occupation of Ger many and itls chiefly on his in 8isteneHrhih Una have been modified. SOLDIERS HOME EARLIER American delegates also pointed out that the control of any part of Germany for such a period would delay the re turn home of American troops and would amount of annulling the sovereignty of Germany, as amended, the terms provide for the control thru the time fixed for the delivery of materials of j ... I BRITISH PLAN ACCEPTED In the report submitted yes terday by the Commission con- w r - I sidering plans for an mternati- nl air code, it was announced I that the British proposals were in the main accepted. The International Air Coun cil will be formed as a section of the League of Nations to handle fall matters relative to aerial navigation. Each nation is entitled to the sovereignty of the air above it. PARIS REMOVES FORTIFICATIONS (By Associated Press) Paris, March 19. The Chamber W"" ;":;".,:;: removal of the special tortlricatlons about Paria erected shortly after the war began. LEAVE IIA5IBURG AFTEfl FOODSTUFFS; (By Associated Press) I Londond. March Eight Ger- " man steamers sailed from Hamburg 'this week for foodstuffs, according to Berlin advices.' APPLY REFERWUM TO PROHIBITION Salem, Oregon, March 19. A step toward the application of the refer endum to the Joint resolution of the recent legislature ratifying the Nati onal Prohibition amendment waa taken today' when a Portland attor , ney 114 a patttjon for tue Invocation of the reirndum and for the ap- CARTWRIGHT 8TINMATE8 Wedding Marked By Quiet And Dig. nlfled Himpllilty Takes Place At Home of Dride's Sutter . ,4 i A marriage of more than usual Interest In Elizabeth ritv Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. neHe "ived the danger, which had for work in connection with prepara A. J. Scott ou Cedar street, whenibeen real enough, was about over, (lions for a trans-Atlantic flight by a Miss Muitha Cartwrlght Of Norfolk became the bride of Mr. William Warren Btlnwfltes of Mansfield, Ohio. The ceremony was murked by a quiet mid dignified simplicity and wan solemnized in the presence of a few iiitlinute friends. Dr. II. C. Hen- Ing, pustor of the First Baptist church, was the ofllciutlng minister Just before the ceremony Mrs. John Cartwrlght sang "My Dear." She also played the wedding march and during the ceremony played "Traumerel" very softly. The bride wore a travelling suit of dark blue trlcotlne with accessories to. match. She carried a testament with I shower marker and her only ornaments were a lavaller and heir loom brooch of pearls. Mrs. E. A. Arnette of Richmond was dame of honor and the bride's only attend ant. Mr. C. B. White of Norfolk was best man. The bride Is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Cartwrlght of this city. For a number of years now she has made her home In Nor folk where she hai'msny friends. She is the sister of iMrs.' A. J. Scott and Mrs. 8. O. Scotf of 'this city. The groom Is a prominent young business man of Mansfield Ohio, and has many friends both here and In Norfolk. Immediately aftef the ceremony the bride and groom left for a south ern tour, after which their home will be at Mansfield, Ohio.' CITED FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE The commander in chief in the name of the President, has awarded the distinguished-service cross to the following named officer and soldier for the acts of extraordinary heroism described after their names: Sergt. Clyde Shelton, Company L, 120th Infantry. (A. 8. No. 1321818.) For extraordinary heroism in action near Mazlngheln, France, October 19, i is. sergt. Shelton, who was in command of a platoon, was ordered I to post an automatic rine so as io protect the right flank of his battal ion, and In order to do this, it was netexsary to advance hit line beyond a j,etige an( Wr fence. Halting hi nlatoon, he went forward himself, and, under heavy fire in clear view of the enemy, he cut an opening in the barrier. His courageous . act permitted a patrol to pass through, and the line was subsequently es tablished with a minimum of casual ties. Home address. William Shel ton, father. R. F. D. No. 2, Mount Airy. N. C. Tvt. John M. Baker. Company 0, 4th Infantry. (A. S. No. 233904G.) For the following act of extraordl-1 nary heroism In action near Cunel, France. October 14, 1918. Pvt. Baker I is awa;ded n bnr, to hp worn wth the Id'sllngulshed-service cross awarded h'm January 7. 1919. After his pla toon commander was wounded. Pvt. Baker took command; and, after be lli t wounded, refused to go for treaf- meat, remaining to lead hi. platoon Hnm. fro two days, until relieved. Home address, Miss Carrie Lowery, sister, Medenth College, Raleigh, N. C. HELP LIMITED TO U.S. ARMY CBy Associated Press ' Washington, March 19. Though large donations to the gift fund were authorised by Congress, the Federal Board of Vocational Education, an nounced today that H will not be ab'e to offer vocational training to Amer ican cltixens disabled while serving In the srm.er of the Allied nations. CZECHOSLOVAKS TO STUDY U. S. "rW, ih 1 . The Csechc 81ovk republic plana to send a com tnts'lnn to the United Biates In April FIRE ON BOAT TUESDAY NIGHT Fire on a small bout at Jennette's wharf Tuesday night at about ten o'clock called out the Are department an(J a crowd of spectators, but when wr. ana Mrs. Titos. Crank, Jr., their two children and another child, with Capt. John Hill we e returning from Colllngton, where they had at- tundud the funeral of Mrs. Crunk's brother, Mr. Carroll Mldgett, whose death occurred Saturday night. Mrs. Crank and the children were asleep In the cabin and a small kerosene stove was burning just In - side the door. When Capt. Hill and Superintendents of the Norfolk Mr, Crank tried to pull the boat up Southern Railroad as follows: next to another boat to get it to the j "The director-general advised this landing, it is supposed that the stove morning that he has received and is was turned over. At any rate, a mo-.today promulgating twenty Ave la ment later, the flames were leaping terpretatlona made by the board of high in the n'r from the cabin and covering the small entrance com - pletely. Mr. Crank, without hesltat- ing ran into the cabin and literally threw out Its sleeping occupants who suffered some bruises. Capt. Hill fought the flames with water and It was not long before the danger waSiPloyees In this part of the country over. A few moments delay, how- ever, would nave meant death to the some impatience because of the de woman and children asleep in the lay In receiving same, tiny cabin. Mr. Crank's hair was "Whatever delay there has been burned and his eyes suffered from occasioned by the largo amount of the flames. The Are company extinguished the remaining Are with chemicals. CASUALTY LIST SECTION 1. Washington, March 19. The.fol- lowing casualties are reported by the Commanding General of the Ameri ca. Espedltlonary Forces. i Died from accident and other ' ' cause3 22 Died in aeroplane accident. . 1 Died of disease 57 Wounded severely 11 Total 91 NORTH CAROLINA CASUALTIES Died From Accident And Other Cause Elam Summerlln, Mount Olive. Died of DiseNe Verle Glenn, Charlotte. SECTION 8. Washington, March 1J. Th fol lowing casualties are reported by the Commanding General of the Ameri can Expeditionary Forces: Killed In action 6 Died from wounds I Died from accident and other causes 29 Died of disease 13 Total 91 XORTH CAROLINA CASUALTIES Died From Accident And Other Causes Died of Diseaxe Daniel W. Allred. Kaudleman. Elbert Brlnldey, Enn-ld. SECTION a. Washington. March 19. The fol lowing casualties are reported by the Commanding General of the Amerl - can Expeditionary Forces: Wounded (degree undeter mined) 40 Wounded slightly 1S9 Total 199 XORTH CAROLINA CASIALTIKH WoaRdod Kllghtly Carl F. Batts, Wilson. Daulel Hewitt, Newborn. . George A. Buckner, Burnsvllle. BEtTIOX 4. Washington. March 19. The fol- lowing casualties are reported by the 1 Commanding General ot the Amer!- ' r can Exnedironury Fortes: Wounded (degree undeter mined) Wounded slig'.itiy ,H Total 194 auhsii i nvs.iaA r.viAUiia U,u..i sii K.i. Uoumled SllKhtly Langston Alexsnder, Scotland Neck. Joe W. Barkley, Statcsvllle. Charlie L. Bedsole, Hayne. Henry C. Bennett, Littleton. PLEASE NOTICE THAT I AM IX no way connected with Cooper's Pressing Club on South Road St. ' Be sure and get the right Cauper. rhone 280. C. M. Cooper. " TnT C. C "nr 1T-St P-on. SEA PLANE TO CROSS ATLANTIC (By Associated Pre) Washington, March 19. Lieut. Commander Bellinger has been ordered from Norfolk to Washington navy seaplane in the spring, I No orders have been hmued for the flight and the plune will probably not Mart until Muy. The pilot has not been selected. RAILROAD WAGE DELAY KXPI AI.NED ' Federal Manager today wired wages and working conditions upon ; various questions which have been raised for Interpretation as to appll- cation of wage scales and working conditions. It is iny understanding that some of these Interpretations are those in which some of the em are so interested and have shown i work of this character which has been thrown upon the Washington boards. Will be glad to have you give this Information to the press." PARTS OF BRAZIL , : - , . " ' AsMM-luied Press) Janeiro, March 19. Various localities of Braiil are flooded, Joas- eiro 'n tne state of Bahia Is Inun- dated, and thousands of homes are wrecked by the waters, considerable damage resulting. ' ' RUMORED ALLIES EVACUATE ODESSA (By Associated Pre) Londond, March It. Official re ports received here Indicate that a critical state of affairs exists in Odessa. No confirmation can be obtained here of the rumor that Odessa is be ing evacuated by the Allied forces, but the report is not denied. PASTE THIS OX CIjOCK YOIR Here Is the P?yU,iht Paving Law which the Nul onol War Garden Commlnsion of Wash ington fought to keep from be ing repealed at the last session ct Congress. The Commission urges you paste this on the face J, - Qf ag g nmlni and ln the meantime plan yuor vic tory garden. "That at 2 o'clock ante-meridian of the last Sunday In March ot each year the stand ard time of each tone ahall be advanced one hour, and at 2 o'clock. ante-meridian of the last Sunday in October each year the standard time of each cone shall by retarding one, be returned to thea astronomical time ot the de . Mcn mpfr,tWT... ,, gree of longitude governing SOLDIERS DISCARD HELMETS & MASKS ! C0blen, Jan- U' CorrMPDdence. l0f The Associated Press.) American ,idiera dolna duty with the Armr of i Occupation Dually have been allowed t) d'scard their steel helmets and I gas masks. All through the march ecross 'Rhenish Pruss'a and during r.e e.riy r eek- ot patrollng of tbej,,. , p,Tmn, of djf. Rhire and the Cobleni bridgehead f,nr, ,,,.,. -v., ,h. the troops were kept In fighting trim at alt times. But a recent order aay helmets and gab maaks should be stored by esch rnmnoiv "'n w-h a msnner ae to facilitate their prompt m at 8 mnmnt'8 not (re should tb AMERICAN WOMEN IN WORLD WIDE FIGHT FOR TEMPERANCE W. C. T. I , Thursday Will Htart Drive To lUlxe Million Dollar Fund A great drive Is on by the National VV. C. T. U. to raise a million dollars and to enlist a million new members, The time is March 20 to Muy 31, and the fund Is apportioned as fol lows: World prohibition $300,000, child welfare $150,000, Americanization ? 200,000. health and morullty $100, 000, education und information $50, 000, headquarters, Evanston und Washington $70,000, women in in dustry $30,000, equipment $20,000, field service $30,000, A big program is being planned to send to more than 40 foreign coun tries great women leaders to spread the gospel of total abstinance and prohibition. Paid workers will work among the homes of the 50 foreign-speaking centers of the country, teaching Eng lish to the mothers, the care of the child and education against the use of liquors. Scientific temperance education In schools and colleges will be a main feature of reconstruction work. ,Moial education and child welfare work will be continued on a larger scale. Co-operation with women welfare workers In factories, Industrial plants and department stores. This work to Include protection from the use of intoxicating liquor and vice. Every State In the Union, includ ing Alaska, has been given Its ap portionment of the million dollars. Elizabeth City's allotment Is $400. FARM PROFITS mi i mn i L Rural Business, Men Are Well Able to Take Up Their Share in the "Victorious" Fifth. . , . , More than ever before the Americas fanner flnda himself In the position ot comfort and prosperity which la 1 his Just due. Lean years are for him no longer. Last year the average of farm earnings broke all records. 81s million farmc ta 11S produced crop worth $12,180,000,000. - ..om 'in UJttH ffVI will be sown. . Naturally, the farmer is making the most of his opportunities, and with guaranteed wheat prices and nUh pries for everything k grows, the outlook for him is most encouraging. And Europe will fur nish a market for hia fat bogs and steers. It would be Interesting. If possible, to ssBemble comparative statements ot the farmers' bank accounts now and five years ago. aid the list of mortgnpes that have leen cancelled. And It would be more interesting pei- naps to have a stafn -nt of the Lib erty Ennd now In the hands of these tillers of the soli. Very goon the farmer will have fur ther opportunity to, prove that he Is not without loyalty as well developed as sny man's. For another loan Is almost In sight, a loaa that will draw upon us all. Because' of his price guarantee of $2.26 a bushel. Unele Sara stsnds to lose from M to 7B cnts upon every bURhel f whe hsrvMtd next seas on. Having given this guarantee to the farmer, he will make It good. That la Cncle Sam's war. But whst Is Mr. Farmer nng to do for Unci Bam In tha V'c'orr Liberty Loan? In, every LlbT'r Loan to date the termer, aa a claw, haa bought leaf bonds than men tn other prosneroua classes. He baa been able mtlme to get mor sugar and evryttilng else noon which th government put a restr'ctlon. than others have. I Th hi unaatlnn nn vhon ha stands to caah In at a 25 per cent Pn,m,lm opon y, ,V.t rron. Is wh-t Is he going to do next Liberty Loan arT,T , . .. t.ih.rt. i n.n ntrirt.ia .m sugg'sdnr. trot the fnrmr should hiy $'00 bond for ech 100 busr' ' of wheat h l! :r lh givernment. He has ruT5" th" rH and e'lonld k ... m n k Mi-1 1 a In nWIiaT a k I . ment gets bis wheat. and what be receive for ton 1HU AMD OtHIKRH BMT on the market. Call Tho. Crank f a.' rtiona 20. Nw Tity HILL ROBBERS ENTER WALKERJ0. STORB Carry Away $800 Worth Of Ready To Wear Garments. No. Loks Broken. No Clue Found The robbery of the store of Walker and Company was executed In a thor oughly expert manner Tuesday night. No locks were broken, no clues can lie found, but all tlio same there la minding about $svo worth of ready o wear garments for women and children. Mrs. Walker worked at the stora until ten o'clock, then locked up and went home. Wednesday morning the damage had been done, end that's all that anybody seems to know about It. Mrs. Walker Is still doing buslnesa and to the visitor her stock seems on depleted. These dresses were Still packed in boxes, for the most part, tho some were taken from the racks. Mrs. Walker is one of the kind hearted women of the city who al ways helps the needy, and her re mark this morning "It I could only have given that $800 to soma one who needed, and deserved it, I would be satisfied," is characteristic. TO STUDY NEEDS OF BOYSAND GIRLS Chamber of Commerce Namea Committee to Recommend Recreation Plan For City The President of the Chamber of Commerce has named the following Recreation Survey Committee: Dr. O. W. Clarke, Chairman. ' V. N. Gllmore. ('. A. Cooke. V'. C. Sawyer. ' ' W. A. Hastings. Carl Blades. A. F. Toxey. C. W. Meilck. The March meeting of the Cham ber of Commerce discussed at length the play end recreational needs ot 'the boys and girls of Elisabeth City, i . . .. 01 ' W" 19 m"y WIM ""eU0M wer mada by tn" Tr1 Pktrt, 11 w,i fenerally agreed that It any P'ay system is to flt tho city, It mast be built upon a study of tho city's needs. Tht committee haa beea appoint Elisabeth City, and to present Its recommendations to the Chamber. The Committee Is not expected to raise money, or to cany Its recom- mendatlons Into effect. Its sole daty Is to make a study ot the play and recreational needr. ot this commun ity. The Committee is not expected to be Influenced by any consideration ns to whether or not Elizabeth City Is able, financially or otherwise, to cany out a program based on the neeJtt of the city. Its only aim la to ascertain what ought to be done to give the boys and girls the play and recreational opportunities en Joyed ly the children ot the moat advanced communities. The Com mlttre may recommend a program, only a part of which ca,i be put Into Immediate effect. But the balance ot the program will be carried oat la time. FAlJiK ALARM TUESDAY NIGHT A falae alarm at 10:80 on Tuesday night called the fire company np on Road street. Chief D. W. Hairti to on the trail of tho mischief maker who torn lu these false alarma and expeca to hsve them In hand abort lyy. The penalty la a $50- line, and a reward ot $2$ la offered the person! who banda over lo Chief Harris or the polio hte guilty parties. EONSTKUCT PLANE 1 TO CROSS OCEAN" P.erl'n, March 19. The Rumpler i"1"1""" rector which producea tha noted Taube airplanes Is construct ing a giant airplane Intended, for trsns-Atlantlc flight. '. mii. oxlioDlr koAd " Fire at noon Wednesdsy slightly dstnsged a hous on Body Rod fce le ti xlng to oliTd people T t r Company got tr (?"'rk!y ts I j, f
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