ffxmsirviLLS is the EEART OF EASTERN \ORTH CAROLINA. IT HAS A POPVLATION OF FOUR THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED IND ONE, AND IS SUR ROUNDED BY THE BEST FARMING COUNTRY. INDUSTRIES OF ALL KINDS ARE INVITED TO LOCATE HERE FOR WE HAVE EVERYTHING TO OFFER IN THE WAY OF LABOR, CAPITAL AND TRIBUTARY FACILITIES. WE HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE 10B AND NEWSPAPER PLANT. Hh Agrlcultnrf' it tli« Occful, tite Moi^l Ui'ultiilul. tbe Most Noble Employnifnt of M«n.—fleorito WushliiKtun. 1 11 in IF I m WE HAVE A CIRCULA TION OF TWELVE HUN DRED AMONG THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE EASTERN PART OF NORTH CARO LINA AND INVITE THOSE WHO WISH TO GET BET TER ACQUAINTED WITH THESE GOOD PEOPLE IN \ BUSINESS WAY TO TAKE d FEW INCHES SPACE AND TELL THEM WHAT YOU HAVE TO BRING TO THEIR ATTENTION. OUR ADVERTISING ^.ATES ARE LOW AND CAN BE HAD UPON APPLICA TION. VOLUME XXXIT. (iKKK>VIM.K, >. r., FKIDAY (HTOUI-U !•, IfHI. No Decisive Battle on Land or Sea is Reported |I)1{. L. ISAI’KU (» Tin; The Operations Are Broadening and Lines! Extending—Germans Bring Up Moie 1roops TAX A.MtMKMKXTS. The Fi'i'iifli Are Now Jellying Mines in The Adrliillc—Iiiliabitaitfs of Ant werp to Leave t'ily—Jlore Canadian Troops. L.oiiUon, Oct. 6—The sixty-third Ua> of the great Kuropeaii war saw a re petition of what the peoples of all tho countries coiiccrncd have forced tliem- selves to expect, perhaps for months to come—no decisive conflict on land or sea. From Berlin to London came noth ing iP tiie way of German claims to progress or reverses. From Petro- grad came what h*s flowed without interruption for weeks—consistent claims of progress for Russian arms. Operations are J$roa«lenlng. From Paris, at the usual tnid-after- noon hour, was issued the usual com munication, socalled. interpreting the situation along the battle line of th<^ western theatre of war in tho light oC those opposing the German invasion. There were in the closely worded statement, cryptic to an extent as al ways, hints of a greater diversity of operations than it ordinarily contains. More Uernians (Joining Above all, stood out the presenc3 oi what was described as large masses of German cavalry near L.ile, hardly ten miles from the Belgian frontier as the crow flies, and behind them German forces moving on a line be tween Tourcoing and Armentiers, the latter point right at the Belgian bor der. At the same time the offlcial com munication makes it plain that the allies have not been idle and have been extending their line on the left v'ing more and more widely. Bio#/ for blow evidently is being dealt around Arras, the scene of sanguinary lighting recently. At Soissons where the allies recently cleared the German trenches, accord ing to the announcement they have pressed their advantage by making a slight advance. Noyon forms the el bow from which tiie allied line sweeps eastward. Some advance by the al lies also is reported at Berry-Au-Bac. Antwerp advices say that in an of- eial comunication the military governor has informed the burgo master that a bombardment of Ant werp is imminent. The British press takes occasion {d eir.phasize that while the battle of the Oisne holds first claim in the matter of sentimental interest, the gigantic operations of the i’ussians, German and Austrian armies in the east may bring tlie solution of the war first. French >avy Lays Mines. Bordeaux, Oct. 6—The ministry of marine today issued the following no tice; “The Austrian navy, having laid mines in the Adriatic, the French fleet Antnerpians Warned to Flee I..ondon, Oct. 7.MA dispatch to th' ICxchange 'J’elegraph from Antwerp gives (lie following ollicial eomnniiii- cation issued at 10 o'clock last niglu. “Tlio military governor has in formed tlio burgomaster that a bom bardment of Antwerp is inmiinent and that tho people who wish to flee from the town are requested to leave. “Tlio bombardment will have no influence on the town’s resistance which will be pushed to the extreme limit.” The Kxchange Telegraph Companv t'this that the foregoing message has been passed by the British censor for publication. ->rore Troojts From Canada Ottawa, Oct. (J—Canada will raise immediately and send to the front a second expeditionary force of 20,000 men with a first reinforcement of 10 per cent, making 22,000 in all. This decision was reached at today’s cabi- I'et council. These contingents w'ill triug the total of Canada's forcc at the front upto more than 50,000 men. Frenoh Capture Two Ships Brest, France, Oct. C. The German bark Martha Bockhahn, of 696 tons, from Punta Arenas, Costa Rica, and the Xorwegian ship Bennestvet, of 16,00 tons, bound from New Caledonia for Hamburg, have been captured by French warships and brought to this port. The Bennestvet has a cargo of nickel. iChapil Hill, Oct. 7—In an analysis of tho taxation section of the pro posed constitutional amendment, Dr. |C. 1... Kaper, head of tho department of economies of the State University, unreservedly declares that tho consti tutional right to make classses of taxa- bies and rates is an absolute necessity before we can have tiie most effective and just system of taxation possible. He accredits constitutional retiuire- ment of a uniform rate upon all kind-) of property as responsible for most cf the inellicieney and injustice in the state's taxation system. Dr. Haper argues that it is impossible to place moneys, credits and securities on th? tax books when they are taxed at the same rate as tlie most tangible forms of property-land and machinery, for instance. The economist recites tlie case of Kentucky, where the State re ceived more revenue for the year 1912 from its dogs than it did from tho bonds, moneys and stocks of tho State, i :mphasizing the importance of classl- 1 cation of taxable property, he says; “ Tho Xortli Carolina Legislature | should have the power to do as Penn-| l|TO llllien HcGusedol M Miny For tails Stalestiis fa to Rsp rtiir CW[li Wiif & lot sylvania has done for more than ^ thirty years-to make a special class of iv>oneys, credits and securities, with a | specially low rate. Pennsylvania has^ in.idc a reputation for the fact that, she taxes nearly two billion dollars of such intangible forms of property. | while many another State taxes onlv a few thousand.” I’dSTM A ST K irS ( 0> VF NTlON Fighting Thlrty-Seyen Days. London, Oct. 6. The News corre spondent at Copenhagen telegraphs the following; ‘‘Vivid accounts of the fighting ap pear in the German newspapers and the writers admit the situation is djjj- perate. “The Norddeutsche Allgemein Zei- tung, describing the frontier fighting in the Vosges region, says; “‘The oflicers and men have been of High Point, fighting day and night for thirty seven j Among the Tar Heel mail handler.? days and the Germans are facing .1 wlio were seen on the floor were R. I), difficult strategic situation in tho] Douglas, Greensboro; II. L. Green mountains district where they are 'Wilmington; O. F. Crowson, Burling- \ >'unibpr of >'orth Carolinaians Are In Attendance. Washington, Oct. 6—The eighth an nual convention of the North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina Delaware and the district of Columbia postmasters is in session here today with many North Carolinaians pres ent for the session. H. McL. Green of Wilmington, and R. D. Douglas of Grensboro, took a leading part in the discussions this afternoon. Other men from the state who participated in the speech making were O. F. Crow son of Burlington, and Dr. Bradshaw' rendering superhuman services, chief ly in water filled trenches and under almost undescribable conditions. “ ‘The strain is said to be almost unendurable. The French arc forti fied in excellent positions on the Vos ges and it is impossible to see their guns. Xo German troops have been able to retire from the fighting line for rest. “ ‘The army chaplains accompany the trooi'S right to the front and are bolding riti.L'ions services and preach ing sermons in the trenches. “ ‘Bad weather is causing much (•ickness. BALE OF COTTOX IN WINDOW Mr. John T. Fort has had a hale of cotton placed in tbe window of his has been obliged to do likewise, but | barber shop at the Proctor Hotel in order to avoid stopping neutral, Tjijg bale was contracted for in Aug- shipping as the Austrians have dono.higt jq be delivered as soon as ginned the French have laid their mines, ac-, an,j it jg probably the first bale bought cording to the rules of chapter 8 of ^ here on the Buy-a-bale plan, certain- The Hague Convention of 1907. The iy ^be first one displayed in a window danger zone comprises all Austrian j up • town. Mr. Fort is right in the wf'ters and channels between the front rank of those Joining this move- tslauds and the coast of Delmatia.” jn ent. ton; J. C. Harris, Thomasville; .T. D. Bevins, Albemarle; W. D. I.,anoqu:. Kinston: J. M. MeCra'ken, Graham: W’. C. Hall, Black Moui.tains: Robert Galloway, Winston-Salem: Willian’ Paul, Washington: G. L. Whitforil FVanklin; O. A. Snipes, Rocky Mount: O. K. Holden, Wake Forest, and D. J. Whichard, Greenville. The convention is to last three day.s aiid a royal good time is promised by the Washington committee on ente/- tainment. .Mr Daniels Wliile in Haleigli Had t'oMierence with Mr I’oe, eriior Craig and Mr llilde- brand Toward Adoption Wasliington, Oct. 6—‘’1 am not only for tlie constitutional amondiuents aiiJ tho statewide primary but 1 will do ever>thing in my power to have uacli and every one of them adopted,” said Secfctary of the Navy Josephus Daniel tonight when told that a North Caro lina newspaper had intimati'd tliat he was supporting the lueasuro only luuf heartedly. “My only regret,” said Jli. lianlels, “is that 1 laniiot go to North Carolina, get into tlie tliick of the light and make speeelies in I'very county in the state for their adoption. 1 cannol believe the people of the state will fail to vote for tiiese necessary rel'orms nor tliat the legislature will fail to ratify them at its next meeting. 1 am with tho coraniittec api>oii)led at Raleigh a few days ago. AN’lien I was in Raleigii I conferred with this committee and ti!ey know that 1 am with Clarence Poo (lovernor Craig, Walter Hlldebran.l and the other members of the commit- t('e who are helping to do this great work.” Secretary Daniels reminded your correspondent that the state only recently had been compelled to issue bonds in order to carry on its busi ness. “That kind of a thing cannot last”, declared Mr. Daniels. Kl'ISCOPALIANS WILL ELECT NEW HISHOl' Several well-known clergymen are being talked of as possible success ors to the late Bishop Strange of th3 Diocese of East Carolina. One of tlie quartet, it is thought, will bo se lected by the diocesan council when it meets in Washington today to choose a new bishop. Tlie eligible^ rci'eiving more cojisideration possibly than any others arc Dr. .lohn Harding (if New York, Rev. K. Darst, of Riclimond, Rev. Isaac Hughes of Henderson and Dr. Coiipland of New Orleans. Dr. Harding and Rev. Mr. i'uglies are both natives of Choeowin- ity, in the diocese, the former bi’in.^ a son of the late Rev. Isaac Harding at one time rector of St. Mary."; church here, and the latter a ri'lativo of Rev. Washington, thi' church in which the council will meet. The council convention at II a. ni. today, and preceding the business si'ssion a nmnorial sermon to the late bishop will be preached bv Rev. W. K. Cox of Wilmington, and the holy comniun ion will bo celebrated. Ilonse Itiirnod Near Tarhoro Starting from a fire which originat ed in the kitchen, tho country home of Mr. John Cheshire, about thre.?; miles from Tarboro, in Edgecomb'^' County was Sunday morning consum ed by flames. Mr. Cheshire is a no-* phew of Bishop Joseph B. Cheshire, and when the fire started he was In Tarboro on a short visit to relatives. The loss of the residence and contents was practically complete, little being saved. The loss is between sir an.l seven thousand dollars with no in Burance. Unniversary of Opening of ]lie Training Scliool Celelirale!! To Elect Blshojt of New .lersey. Trenton, N. J. Oct. 7—A special convention composed of lay and cleri cal delegates of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey assembled at Trinity Church in this city today to decide upon the choice of a now bishop t succees the Jate Bi.shop .lolin Scar borough. The election was rendereJ necessary by tlie declination of Bis hop Charles Brent, oi the Philippines, who was elected to the oflic.e last May at the general convention of th church. .Momhiy, itciob' r .->111. was th'’ sixtii iini'.lvt-rsary tit' th'' opi'lilng of ICast ( nrolina Ti arlK'rs 'I'raiiiiiit? .Sr iiool At a'‘scnili!y cxi'i-ciscs eti 'I'uesLlay iHoriiiiij; ii'ii a stiiilcnt was present who was ill the lirsf student body. Only l’ri‘s. Wright and I'iulu luriiihers or tlie lir.'-.t group oi' I'aculty and of- lici'i's were iiri'sciil . This group ha-; fjrowii n-niu twi'lve to fwi iity-eight. I'rcs. Wrii-iit hricl'Iy told tlie stud- I'lits the s!(n’y of that lirst opcnina; and ri'viewi'il the growth ol' the school (liiriiuj till' live years. Vx'hen the time .innoiinei'rl for tin; opening cam (let. the Imildings were not i iiinpletid and little equipment was ia place. There were no seats in th'’ class rooms and assembly p.all except, some slat benches di.sr’arded h.v one of the town churches, no I'leetric liglits, insnnicieiit kltclien and dining room furniture, no laboratories an 1 no library. Ratlier than postpone th. opening a y«'ar, however, the best wa i made of the situation, organizatio.i proceeding and some order grew ou‘ of chaos and an excellent year's worl: was (lone. During the live year’s 2!i02 students have hei'ii enrolled counting this year's ('nrollnii'nt, and no name count ed twice within twelve months. In spite of the I'act the doniitory room was not filled, except during tho sum mer term, for the lirst year and a hall' tin’ records show that l:'14 student^ have been refused admission hocans' ot' lack of room. There has never been an agent in the tield drumming. Pres. Wright commented little on this except quote; “By their fruit ye shall know them.” ill im STJf IM OH HEOICIljE MDIOIlEiillSlES Paleit ^eiJicines and Oikf f(!v- ale Forniula OiiOils ked kcoriiirip lo price m ei ®ifj£ m IXTKUESTIMJ CI.I B >IKKTI\G ilie Knil of the Centnry t lub Mcet"i With Mrs. L. C. Arthur. The End of The Century Club hel 1 its first meeting for the winter o.i (■'ctober 6th, with Mrs. L. C. Arthur. In the absence of the president the first vice-president, Mrs. Arthur, pre sided. The attendance was good and great interest was manifested in the work planned for the winter. Now books were discussed and plans pro posed for increasing tho loan fund of the Pitt County Federation, in whicn cotton industry of the South: in roc- nnflagging interest was expressed. In recognition ot the crisis in tho ognition of tlie lago cotton manufac turing enterprises of North Corolina in recognition of the fact that tJreen- ville will soon have a cotton mill in operation, and in response to the ac- iicn of Women's Clubs elsewher<', th.’ totlowing resolution was passed. "IJ('.solved. That the Knd-of-tho C. ntury Club endorses the movement to encourage the sale and use of cot ton goods, and pledges itself to use such goods in every possible way.” The literary exercises consisted ot a paper on Community Law by Mrs. Cotton and discussion of ctirnnt events. Tlie program tor the winter includes the subjects of Child Labor. Health, Law, Music, and Art. The I’ropd'cd Tax of I'ilty Ct nls .» Ilor'.epower on \iit(»iM(ibiIC'i Mill \. Washington, Oct. ti—Stamp tai'esi (jii proprietary medicines, cosmetics, perluiiies and chewing gnni such as weri' included in the Spanish war taxes Were voted into tie war reve nue bill today by the Democrats the S Miate linance committee bel'ove the nieasuii' was subniitteil t(j th” lieinoeratic .'^■■natc cau< us tor approv al or revision. The commiltee addetl tlie uiedicino tax seetion lo maUe up for any d-'li- l it that ilieir original revision of the Ilonse bill might cause and also to iiu ri'ase ihi' revenue as much as pos sible. It was nndei'stood the Secretary ol' tile treasury v.'ould not ohject ii ihe cstiinatMl rt veiuw' to be derive.1 shinild exci-ed .S lini,(»On,oints or less and two cent;! for more than a pint. In the proposed tax of .$10 for geiio- ral amusement halls I'xception is made to “i hafau(|uas, lectures, lyccunis. ag- ricultnral or industrial fairs and reli gious and charitable entertainments. \c« linilding >anu‘d. The new building ot tho State at Raleigh on the corner of Salisbury and Kdenton streets has been named. U wasn’t an easy proposition. New Su preme Court Building. Old Supreme Court Building, Administration Build ing, and several other names just a3 unsatisfactory were proposed. But M is settled now by common consent of every occupant of the building. “State Department Building” it will b? known, henceforth and forever. Italcs (-InntMl ia Vift According to reports just sent out by tht> Department of Comnierco at Wasbingfon there wero 601 bales of cotton, counting round as half bales, grinn.'d in this county, from tho crop of 1!H4 prior to September 23, 191-1. as compared with 46.5 bales ginned l.rior to September 25, 191H. Accord ing to tiiese returns there must bo a good crop this year, bearing out tho prediction that this ycar'.s crop will hi tho largest yet grown, or tho farmers must be gathering tho cotton faster than heretofore. j i '0 Judge F. D. Winston !s in Washing-* Ion attend to the election ot an Epis-< copal bishop. J