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The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08
THOSE WIDE.BoTTOMED TROUSERS
,)he BANK CLERK Aso TILE SO0A JCPKeR

: twcnty.threc inch bottoms. When
man or boy togs himself out III
such rcgalia 1t Is sdlf.cvident that
he Is devoid Of all moral, social aud
mental. as well as financial respon
Sibility.
THAT Is the one redeeming thing
about these new trousers; they nre
badge by which busy business i<eil
may instantly identity every SHY
moron. minded, irresponsible jack
assical loafer and nincompoop with
out having to make further inquiries
about him. 1t would be fine thing
for the country IL the Ku Klux Klnn
would adopt these cowboy trousers
as everyday wear for all their
members, so we could identity the
Kluckprs as easily as we can now
identify the younger breed of jack,
asses"
The Old Sport, who had been list
ening to this conversation, broke In
with an observation Of his own. II
think you're too hard on the boys
snid the Old Sport. "They may look
like damphoOls In their new tangled
breeches. but you must at least give
'cm credit for still wearing breech-
es. You probably hadn't thought
about It like I have, but IL boys were
half rs bold for new styles as the
girls are, they wouldn't be wearing
any breeches at all."
Don't be too hopeful" said the
Soda Jerker: AT the rate lot or
these young sports are going they
won't bc able to earn the price OF
a pair of trousers when they nave
TO shift for themselves, and you may
vet live to see the day when going
without trousers will he the proper
STYLE for lot Of EN-"
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08
LANDS JOB AS PAY CLERK
WITH COAST GUARD FORCES

Luther W. Cartwright. Of this city
who for the past two years has been
resident manager for the Eastern
cotton OIL Company has recently
been appointed a pay clerk with
the L. y. Coast Guard. which posi-
tion carries with 1t the rating Of
warrant officer. Mr.. Cartwright
received notice Of his appointment
last week. after having made high
marks Oh his examination. and en-.
tcrs .On his new duties at Phil.
adclphia Monday. He IL 30 years
old and a native OF PasluOtank
County. During the World War
he was secretary to the Governor
Of the Samoan Islands.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08
COUNTRY CLUB ASSURED
AND BOOKS ARE CLOSED
Camden County Promises Help on
Road from Club Site to State
Highway

Following hard OH the promise
this week of the Camden County
Highway Commission to build a
rOad from .Arneuse Greek to the
state Highway across Camden coun'
ty, comes the announcement that
more than $50 shares Of stock have
been sold In the Elizabeth City
Country Club. and there Is no prob
ability that the plan will not he a
success. In fact the Club Is now
exhibiting n beautiful picture of
the proposed building, and having
limited the membership to 80. has
closed the books. A few member
ships will I've offered to non-resi-
dents, however, and this plan is
expected to make the city more In.
tcresting to many northern sports
men who visit here annually.
The drawing Of the proposed
clubhouse represents a massive
white structure with colonial porch
two stories high. The building
would have spacious reception
rooms, dressing rooms, dining rooms,
etc. 1t will face gentle rolling
slope which will be improved and
converted into a golf course.
The stockholders will soon gD
ahead with the work Of improve
ment. and the golf course will he
made by January /, one member Of
the club said yesterday.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08
PLANS GROW
FOR BIG FAIR
Contract Closed for Big Free
Attractions and Greatest
Midway Yet.

While plans go on Tor the
big district fair this year. an
nOuncemcnt is made OF 4 NUM-
Der of big free acts, and the
closing OF Il contract for a
midway which is said to be
the largest ever booked for 4
fair at this city. About 5000
will be offered in purse, at the
races. for which many OF the
fastest stepperS in three states
have been entered.
The IIarry-COppingS shows Will
furnish the amusement for the mid
way. The show carries two bands,
twelve shows and ~ concessions,
and Is declared To bc the largest
carnival ever To cOm-, To this city.
There are six big free acts, incl'm'
Ing the Spectacular and thrillin.;
act Of three people riding motor
cycles around the inside of cir
rular slattc,l structure suspended
in air.
The racin. purses have been III
crpa sell since m't year. and pre-
MUM, on many exhibits will he
larger. II is thus hoped to attract
u greater variety and better display
or many nf the most staple farm pro
duets. home needlcwork, manufact-
urcs and other exhibits of general
interest to both women and men.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08
NOT ENTHUSED
R'UTlTTIES
Aldermen and Business Men
Divided on Taking Shiny
End of Crooke's Stock

There seems to be little en-
thusiasm among the Elizabeth
CITY business men and the
Board Of Aldermen. over the
proposal to buy the privately
owned water and sewerage
systems, and leave the profi-
table electrical business to the
exclusive use of the utilities
companies for a period of five
years.
The Aldermen will hear a propo-
sal from the associated utilities
companies Of which Howard f.
Crookc of Baltimore Is president,
Friday afternoon ut 2:3O. Mr..
Crooke's crowd have been invited
to submit their proposition to sell
the city the water and sewer sys'
tens, IL the city will give Mr.. Crooke
the privilege Of selling electricity
for n period of five years. It's I'M
derstoOd that Sl25,O00 will be asked
for these plants, but one prominent
member of the city coluncil. declar-
es that 10 offer In excess Of $4,000
wOuld he considered.
At least three of the members OF
the city council are against buying
the plants. Aldermen COhoon md
Hughes will fight 1t to the last
ditch. Alderman Weatherly has ex-
pressed his disapproval Of 1t. and
one other member Of the board. 1t Is
believed will not favor IT. In this
event, only Mayor Goodwin can
break the tie. and the Mayor IL
usually very cautious.
The proposed purchase does not
appeal to the business viewpoint, he.
cause II looks like the utilities com.
panics having lost every round In
the courts. Is now at the end OF Its
rope aud Is making last stand to
hold OH It's profits while unload
Ing the Improbable and Shiny end
of the stock OH the city.
Many citizens express the opinion
that the city should buy all the
plants, II they can he bought for n
reasonable figure or not buy at all.
Those who have fought hardest for
municipality owned utilities point
out that they have been profitable
every where they have been tried.
People In towns owning an electric
plant, get current for ten cents
kilowatt and sewerage free. where
in Elizabeth City current costs IL
cents u kilowatt and sewerage Sl.2o
n month. An example of municipal
ownership is shown in the Elizabeth
City markethOusr which Is paying
for itself and making u profit for
the city.
II Is pointed out that the electri.
cal plant IL operated by the city
would throw no burdens on the tax
payers, and would support itself.
The biggest consumer would pay the
most, and II there were any taxes,
CONTINUED on page Four)
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08

What do YOU think of these wide
bOttOmpd trousers SO many Of the
boys are wearing now" asked the
Bank Clerk.
Il reckon the trousers are all
right. hut IL You ask me to express
my opinion about the fellows who
tUs themselves out In such things.
I'll have to refrain this morning.
because / aint permitted to say any
thing stronger than dam" In THE
INDEPENDENT"
Then you don't think much OF
our young sports who have gone In
for trousers with twenty.thrcc
inch flare at the bottom and belt
two inches wide?
Il think so much of them that one
comes in here with girl and calls
for drinks | make him show the
price before / give him service.
Most OF the chaps who 80 In for
these damphool styles are lin horn
sports who aint got either brains or
money and they grab every freak
style that comes along 10 call at
tcntion to themselves. Nobody
would ever notice them If they
didn't stick something ridiculous on.
They have to dress different 10 de-
cent folks can tell 'em apart from
ordinary jackasses."
II guess there's some truth in
what you say" said the Bank
Clerk. "Over at the bank l have
noticed that most OF the little bad
checks that come thru are given by
these chaps who wear cake-eater
trousers. our executive committee
has been considering sending ont II
warning to its customers not to cash
or accept checks from any young
buck who wears trousers with
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08
BRIDGE WOULD
COST $46O,O0O
State Engineers Estimate Cost
Of Proposed Structure
Across Chowan

Hc CStIllldlCu SOSt VI DiiSS
ing the lower Chowan River
near Edenton is estimated by
State Highway Engineers at
$46O,OO0, according to R. {.
Job, of the Chamber of Com
merce. who received advices
this week that the State forces
have just completed survey
of the proposed project.
The bridge specified would be a
cresOted wood structure with as
phalt roadway.
The movement to bridge the
Chowan which Is rapidly gaining
impetus and enlistlng strong sup
porters every day, got good boost
when the committee appointed at
New Bern several weeks agO. con-
fprred with Chairman Frank Page
Of the State Highway Commission
with the result that the force was
sent to make a survey and estimate
Of the cost Of the proposed bridge.
On this committee are Senators
Williams OF Pasquotalik, and Hog
gard OF Jones: and Representatives
Pruden Of Chowan and Warren Of
Beaufort. who work In conjunction
with the officers OF the movement
for the adoption of route 30 for the
coastal highway ferry. Among the
most active organizations support
Ing this work. Is the Elizabeth City
Chamber OF Commerce.
There Is some encouragement that
the bridge matter will be taken up
nt the special session. but II will
beyond all probability he taken UP
at the session Of 1925.
Ferries are now operating across
the lower Chowan at the point where
II IL proposed to build the bridge
and Chowan county has spent about
$4,000 In improving the approaches,
with the assurance -frUm Bertie that
that county will improve the ap.
proachps OH It's side Of the river.
Bearing on the question of bridg-
Ing the Chownn IL the viewpoint of
an opponent OF the Ship and Water
Transportation BIZ who says with
reference to the proposed expendi-
ture OF several million dollars in
terminals and ships:
place this amount Of money In
the hands Of the Stute Highway
Commission to construct great trunk
line highways Of dependable hard
surfaced roads and bridges In the
east to connect II with this and
other states. The east will put
OH a great advertising campaign
that Is now In the making. that
will cause the tourist TO travel by
our doors to become entranced by
its historic spots of early colonial
history, unequaled by any on the
Atlantic SeabOard, to enjoy the
splendid scenery that floods our
coastal plain. and to realize the
investment opportunities that swarm
In every nook and corner Of this
section. The tourist will become
a prospector. and the prospector an
investor. The east will flourish as
South Georgia and Florida have
flOurlshed under the same stimulus:
bulk cargoes will rise in the pro-
gress to demand terminals to which
crowding ships will be moored and
the streams ploughed all the day
by busy craft. Create the tonnage
and the ships will follow"
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08
ANOTHER TRAFFIC COP

John T.. Anderson. son or Alder
man l.. W. Anderson Of Eliza@th
City has been employed at the Will
and plea sure of the County Commits
sioncrS to serve as traffic officer Tor
PasIuotank County. following the
resignation of +. NJ. Quenstedt VINO
was taken on by the Board several
weeks ago. Anderson was formerly
n driver for the Elizabeth City Fire
Department. Supplied with the new
Indian motorcycle. he Is expected to
show results.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08
THIRTY SEVEN CARLOADS
EARLY SWEET POTATOES

Early sweet potatoes to the
amount of 81 carloads, or approXi-
matcly 800 barrels. mostly from
rhr Puwcll's Point region were ship
ped thru this city up to Tuesday
nisht Of this week. and the move
mcnt was Gaining in volume. Prices
ranged from s. 10 so per barrel.
and were making money for the
growers. The crop this year VIII
total Gc.OOO barrels, estimates y.
Howard Smith. one of the leading
dealers Of this city.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Sclig. DR..
Julian Sclig. Mrs. J. H. Mctahe and
Miss Margaret McCnbe left this
week for n two weeks visit To At
lantic City. While away. Mr.. SeliG
will visit the diamond markets In
New York. The party Is travelling
hN automobile.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08

DIR. J. ID. Hathaway has moved
to 3l5 Hinton Bldg. Take the
elevator advt.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08

DR.. j. ID. Hathaway has moved
To 3l5 Hinton Bldg. Take the
elevator. s"'t.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08

DIR. j. ID. Hathaway has moved
to 3l5 Hinton Bldg. Take the
elevator. acYh
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08
CLIP AND MAIL THIS NOW
To THE INDEPENDENT
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which send me THE INDEPES
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The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08

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The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1924-08-08

Mr.. Burgwyn. who has announc-
cd that he will introduce the anti
Klan bill, is n tenacious sort OF
fellow but he Is not an organizer.
II will he difficult to find a Neal.
n Warren or Cox to take the lead
enhip in fight Oh the klan and
CONTINUED on page SIX
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
SOVIET FORECLOSES
 MIRACULOUS WELL
AntOnorka Priests Arrested On
 Charge Of Exploitation

MOSCOW, Nov. 15.-The "miracu- lous" we'll of Antonovka, which was said to bring health to the diseased, has succeeded only in bringing misfortune to it's creators. After the village priest let it be known that the image of the Virgin" had appeared upon the surface of the water, the well swiftly became the destination of endless peasants pill grimages.
 The local clergy announced that those who left the most costly gifts on the brink of the well would secure the rich est benefits in health and happiness.
 From distant villages came peasant men and woman, bringing clothes, food, money and trinkets as offerings. The soviet police authorities also undertook a pilgrimage to Antonovka, however, sealed up the well and arrested the local clergy on the charge of exploiting popu- lar religious superstitution for private gain,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MUSSOLINI UPHELD BY 3I5 TO 6 VOTE
Unusual Majority Surprises
 Even The Government
lRx Associated Pressl

ROME, Nov. 15.-The foreign policy of the Mussolini government was sus- tained in the chamber of deputies to- day by a vote of 315 to 6. Naturally, the government expected a vote of con fidence with a large majority. owing to the absence of opposition members. Nevertheless, the anti-governmental press had so emphasized Giolitti's oppo- sition and Orlando's uncertainty that the majority received greatly sur passed expectations.
 Those who voted for the government included the Fascist conservatives, led by Signor Calandra, who made one of the conditions of their adherence exc cution by the government of a program tending to qualification. The six who voted against the government included former Premier Giolitti and a few of his followers. Twenty-six members ab- stained, and they may also be consid- cred against the government. Former Premier Orlando was among the latter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
JUNK CART SPEED
 CAUSES ALARM
But LondOners Find That De
 bris Once Was Motor Bike

LONDON, Nov. 15.-When a swiftly-moving object collided with two street cars here, passengers, lodging bits of old iron that flew through the windows, complained that junk wagons ought to go slower.
 But Arthur J. Reynolds, of Seven oaks, emerging rom the wreckage, ex- plained that his new-made motorcycle had been involved.
 Volunteers helped Reynolds pick up the pieces. They found in shop win dow, the beer-keg top that had been driving the wheel. Two magnetos, one with a wooden wheel, were picked out of trees with their cover-the top of a large shoe-polish can.
 Other pieces, including the sections of iron pipe used for the frame were found and the tank, a five-gallon gasoline can, was rescued from under one of the street cars. The only important part still missing is the cork that kept the control in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16

Before I began using Herb Juice, !" continued MT. Kerr, "1 was in such a general rundown condition, brought on by years of suffering from stomach and kidney trouble, that had about given up hopes of getting well. I could not sleep at night on account of my kidneys-would get up seven and eight times and the loss of sleep and rest had about wrecked my nerves In short, l felt miserable. My stomach was so up- set that for days I could hardly eat a thing, and what little I did eat seemed to sour and ferment as soon as 1t reached the stomach, causing gas to form from which would suffer for hours after eating
 +I tried a number of different medi- cines for this trouble before began using Herb Juice, but 1t was the only one to give me any relief and put an end to my days and nights of suffering. Today I eat anything want, never get up after going to bed. Therefore, get my proper rest and sleep, with the result my nerves are again in fine shape. I have also found Herb Juice to be a wonderful laxative and the only satisfactory treatment have ever used for constipation. Am now on my sev- enth bottle and will never be without it. It has my hearty endorsement"
 Many are calling daily to see the Herb Juice man at Jncebs' Drug Store, Ell North Nineteenth Street, with statements for publication, praising Herb Juice, that their friends may be induced to try the great remedy that has relieve so many thousands of Birmingham citizens.
 Herb Juice sold at BessemeP by Pc alton; Ensley, ROchester-Hall; |; Tarrant City. Tarrant City Drug Co.,; Pratt City, Gale Drug Store; Vivian, Wylam Pharmacy; Fairfield, Anderson Drug Co.,; North Birmingham, Walker Pharmacy. BoyleN, BoyIes Drug Co.,; WoOdIuwn, Bainea Drug Co.,; Fairview, Thomas Drug Co.,; Lewisburg, Hogan Drug Co.,, and by all leading druggists. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16

DEAD WOMAN ORDERS HALT
 TO FUNERAL
(By Associated Press. ]

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-Mrs. Margaret Sheridan hurried home last night in time to postpone her funeral. She left home last Thurs day evening to visit friends and had such a good time she stayed all night. In the meantime, a woman who had been struck by a taxi cab, was taken to Bellevue hospital and died there.
 Patrick Sheridan and his sister, Mary, worried when their mother failed to come home that night. When they read of the woman killed by the taxi they hastened to the hospital.
 The body was taken to Patrick's home and the relatives were sum- moned to the wake.
 Then Mrs. Sheridan came home.
 "A ghost!" cried the grandchil- dren. "A ghost, your grandmother" said Mrs. Sheridan.
 The body was taken back to the morgue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
FASCIST INSULTS
 BOLSHEVIK FLAG

ROME, Nov. 15.-For the third time within the past few months the red flag of the soviet embassy here today suffered an indignity at the hands of the Fascista. While the soviet ambas- sador, Dr. Constantine Youreneff, was driving in his automobile to the Chigi Palace for an audience with Premier Mussolini, fascist of the name of Francesca Vespa, of Bologna, snatched the red emblem from the hood of the machine and threw it to he ground.
 Vespa was immediately arrested and when Ambassador Youreneff, who was noticeably annoyed, arrived at the for eign ministry, Premier Mussolini ex- pressed deep regret at the incident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
COLLEGE YOUTH REJECTS DOGMA,
 SAYS DR. ELIOT
Eden Means Naught To Modern Lad, Ayers
 Educator
Heased Wire to The Age-Herald.)

BOSTON, Nov. ~15.-How does mod ern youth look upon religion?
 This was the subject of an interesting discourse recently given by Dr. Charles W. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard university, before an audiance of Harvard students and factory in Cam bridge, and which subsequently, ap- peared in the Harvard Alumni bulletin.
 In the opinion of the venerable edu- cation the youth rejects past beliefs and looks toward the new religion which will teach truth, hope and good will, and he devoid of horrible and perverse doctrines.
 Some of Dr. Eliot's comments fol low:
 Not As Children
 My own experience leads me to think that most young men-what we call modern men-do not think about religion a good deal after they are well grown up, not much when they are children.
 Another very interesting question about modern youth is how much they talk about religion and the founda- mental problems of life, the conduct of life, the philosophy of life, how much they talk about it among themselves.
 Tt is my observation that boys and adolescents are extremely reticent on those subjects with their own kindred, with their fathers, and mothers and brothers and sisters; but when they go to college, for example, think they talk a good deal with their intimates and close friends about religious subjects and in general about the philosophy and conduct of life. It is a very improving thing to do.
 Almost all educated youths acquire and cherish motives which may fairly be called religious. At least, that is my observation of educated youth"
 Reject Dogma
 "In regard to past beliefs I suppose I believe-that the modern youth re- jects almost all tenets, dogmas, and creeds of the past that he comes to the question of religion with a mind free from the terrible obstacles which the common Christian dogmas, and creeds have imposed upon past generations. The modern youth does not believe in the least the Genesis story of creation, or of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. He does not believe in the to- tai depravity of mankind as taught in the ordinary evangelical creeds and manuals. He has rejected those things; his mind is free from them, and there fore the problem of what to believe is all the more interesting and stirring"