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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-08
SEEK REVISION OF THE
STATES BANKING LAWS
Committee of Georgia Bankers Association is at Work
Bill for Legislature

Mr. L. G. Council, vice president of
the Georgia Bankers association, has
returned from Atlanta, where he has
been for several days in attendance
upon meeting of a committee Of
bankers appointed for the purpose of
formulating suggestions for concise,
practical banking bill to be presented
to the Georgia Bankers association at
their next annual meeting to be held
at Macon.
The recommendations thus made by
the committee will be utilized by the
association when it enters into full
consideration of the question of need .
ed legislation along banking lines for
the purpose of preparing a bill to be
presented to the legislature for Us
consideration and attention.
The committee which met in At
lanta was composed of the following
representative bankers Mr.. b. w.
HUNT, vice president Middle Georgia
Bank, Eatonton, and president of the
Georgia Bankers association; M
George H. Smith, vice president Bruins
wick Bank & Trust Company, Bruins
wick; MIR. Gordon L. Groover, vice
president Citizens & Southern Bank,
Savannah; Mr.. Rufus H. Brown, cash,
ier Georgia Railroad Bank, Augusta
MIR. F. T. Hardwick, president C. L.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-08

Hardwick Co., Bankers, Dalton; Mr.. r
o. Pitts, president Commercial Bank,
Cedartown; Mr. L. r. Farmer, cashier
Bank of Louisville, Louisville; Mr. A.
P. Coles, vice president Central BANK
& Trust Corporation, Atlanta, and Mr.
L. G. Council president Planters Bank
of Americas.
The principal point discussed by the
committee was the advisability of re-
commencing the enactment of law
creating in Georgia department of
banking with a superintendent of
banks in charge
The present state banking laws were
carefully gone over and many of their
features were found in the opinion of
the committee, to be out of date, and
not in keeping with the present bank
ing needs of the state. It was the opin-
icn of the committee that a general
revision of the present banking laws
should be made, in order for the state
to keep in line with the more progress
ivt states, which have already enacted
such laws as would meet the needs cf
the day
The committee is to meet again lo
Savannah early in April for final con.
ference before making it's recommen-
dations to the Georgia Bankers asso-
citation
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-08

New York, March THE Munson
Steamship Company, agents for the
Alum Chine, received a message frorl
their agents in Baltimore saying that
the vessel had been blown up, but
that no details were obtainable. The
ship was nowhere in sight after the
explosion according to the message.
The ship was 1,671 tons gross burdeo,
was owned by the Alum Chine Steam
slip Company, of Cardiff, Wales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-08
DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION
THANKS MISS OLIVER

The following note of thanks, ex-
pressing in a formal manner the
thanks of the members of the Amer
Gus Dramatic association to Miss Floy
Oliver for her assistance to the CLUB.
has been sent to Miss Oliver: "Ths
Dramatic association of Americas
wish to return most grateful thanks to
Miss Floy Oliver, of Plains, for her
delightful Interpretation of the leai-
ing role in our recent presentation 4
"All-Of-A--Sudden Peggy" Combining
as she does, great natural ability with
a dainty and gracious stage presence.
Miss Oliver gave to Peggy that pi-
quancy which always appeals to the
public. Frequent encores attested the
appreciation of Peggy" by delight
ed audience.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-08
PLANS ARE MADE
TO HELP SOUTH
Settlement and Development
Organization Meets

Baltimore, March 7-Resolutions au-
thoriizng the appointment of finance
committee and a committee on by
laws to assist in the work of devel-
oping the agricultural, commercial
and industrial resources of the South
ern states were adopted at meet
Ing of the executive committee Of
the Southern Settlement and Develops
ment Organization held here yester-
day Both committees will be ap.
POINTED by the chairman of the execu-
tive committee, s. Davies Warfield, oi
Baltimore.
The finance committee will hare
charge of the raising of funds for the
work of the organization and viii
have a representative membership from
the Southern states. The scope of the
work to be undertaken which will be
comprehensive, will be outlined by the
committee on bylaws Neither com
rlittee was appointed at the meeting
The resolutions brought happy re-
'ponses from the delegates present.
ach Of whom pledged his support and
re support of the organization
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-08
DYNAMITE WROUGHT DEATH
AND DESTRUCTION TO MANY
Fifty Killed and Fifty Injured When Three Tons Of ExpO
SiVG on British Steamer Blew Up ia the Baltimore
BaTbOr.

Twenty-nine other men on the col
lier and the greater part of the crew
CT the Alum Chine were injured. The
plum Chine and a barge alongsi1e
were totally destroyed.
The force of the explosion swept
away the pper works of the Jason
The Jason was about seven hundred
feet away at the time. She had just
been completed by the Maryland Steel
Company and was soon to have had
her government trial trip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-08

Baltimore, March 1T is believed
that at least fifty men have been
killed and an equal munger injured
by the explosion of three hundred or
more tons of dynamite that was be-
ing transferred to the steamer Alum
Chine in the lower Baltimore harbor
this morning.
Many of the victims were members
of crews of vessels and anchored near
the Chine when the dynamite intend
ed for use in the Panama canal zone
let go. Up to mid-afternoon it had
been impossible to make up a definite
death list
Scores of vessels hurried to the ex-
plosion scene Floating bodies were
drawn from the wreckage and some
of them were rescued from the debris.
Thirty or more badly hurt men were
brought to Baltimore hospitals.
The Alum Chine had been here
since March l, and was finishing the
loading of cargo of high explosives
for the Panama canal.
This morning lighter with fous
railroad cars was towed to the YES
sells side, and the task of loading
was expected to be finished in few
hours.
Nearby were the tug Atlantic ami
smoke came from the Alum Chine
hold. One of the crew noticed it, and
appreciating thei imminent danger,
ran screaming to the dock followed by
as many men as had time to es-
cape.
Right alongside the Alum Chine
was the launch Jerome, into whicn
leaped fourteen of the British boats
crew
The men on the lighter made every
effort to escape. The captain of the
tug Atlantic was too far away to rel-
der any assistance, and too close t o
re A..
fleeing launch was 200 feet from the
AlEm Chine the explosion came.
There was a deafening roar, as
hundreds of tons of explosive let go.
Columns of fame shot out from ev,
cry portion of the vessel and the air
was filled with flying debris. Frag-
ments of machinery and portions of
the boat weighing tons, were shot in
TO the air hundreds of feet.
Pieces of iron and steel three fee;
long and weighing fifty pounds were
found three and four miles from the
scene.
The flying debris included une1-
ploded boxes OF dynamite and it is
believed the falling of these on the
decks of the Jason and the tug At
lantic was responsible for damase
and loss of life on these vessels.
The superstructure of the naval
collier Jason was swept away and her
side was riddled by metal fragments
hurled from the demolished steamer.
One of the unexploded boxes #
dynamite a portion of the upper works
of the Jason and exploded.
Several men were killed outright
and thirty more who were on the col.
lier were frightfully injured.
Another box of dynamite exploded
as it landed on the deck of the tug
Atlantic. The explosion was follow
ed by fire and three men lost their
lives there.
Baltimore, March Three hun
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-08
GARDNERS STORE CLOSED
ON MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

The place of business of Mr.. G. S.
Gardner on Forsyth street, was closed
yesterday upon foreclosure OF mort
gage in favor of Mr.. C. S. S. Horne,
The amount of the mortgage is some
thing more than $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-08

through Secretary Daniels, of the
navy, that he proposed as far as pos
sible to pursue a policy of publicity
regarding what takes place around
the cabinet table. Today's meeting, IL
was said took up the work of organ
ization where yesterdays meeting left
off. 1t is the plan to make public in
a formal way at the end of each ses-
sion hereafter what has been discuss
ed by the cabinet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-08

Baltimore, March Three hun
dred tons of dynamite being loaded
on board the British steamer Alum
Chine, blew up in the lower harbor
f9say.
The known dead number seven
men OF these four belonged to the
crew of the Alum Chine and three
were on board the United States ma
val collier Jason
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
MOOSE PICNIC.

First annual picnic given by Loyal
order of Moose, Hammond lodge $40.
at Sharpshooters park. Sunday, Au-
gust IT, 1918. Amusemehts of all
kinds, including races and dancing.
Admission to park free. Free bus from
car line at Conkey and Calumet to
park and return.
List of Prizes and Donators.
Mems race. 100-yard dash-First
prize SO cigars, NJ. NJ. Monette.
Mems race. 1o0-yard dash-Second
prize 25 cigars. Dubois & Schweitzer.
Boys race (under Is years. 50-yard
dash-First prize. roller skates. l. 1.
Modjeska.
Boys race under 10 years. 5o-yard
dash-Second prize. pair of shoes. A.
Hellerman.
| Misses race under IS years. 5o-yard
dash-First prize, ladies' waist. Lion
store.
| Misses race (under IS years. 5O-yard
dash-Second prize, umbrella. ]. E
McGarry.
| Fat mems race. 5o-yard dash-First
prize, so cigars. Charles Stoiman.
| Fat mems race. 50-yard dash-Sec-
| ond prize, rs cigars. Bereolos Bros.
| Fat mems race. 5o-yard dash-Third
prize, bottle of catsup.
| Women's race, 50-yard dash-First
prize, 3-piece cut glass set. Arkin &
| Co.
| Moose race (under so years. 5o-yard
dash-First prize. SIS. Citizens German
| National bank.
Moose race (under so years. 50-yard
dash-Second prize. so cigars. Ed ST.
! mon.
| Three-legged race-First prize. one
box hosiery. L. Hoffman.
| Three-legged race-Second prize
| shirt set. s. Silver.
| Sack race-First prize. box candy
! Joe Nutini.
/ Sack race-Second prize. box candy
| DePaoli & Co.
/ Potato race-First prize. so tickets
Bijou theater.
| Potato raee-Second prize, SO tickets
Pastime theater.
wheeI-barrel race-First prize s,
| tickets. Idle-Hour.
wheel-barrel race--Second priz
$3.50 dancing ticket, DaPron.
Largest Moose delegation--Prize SIS
X. L. Walker.
Prize Waltz-Prize IS. Jimmy Clab
by.
Prettiest baby on grounds-Prize So
| E. l. Allnut.
Largest Moose family on grounds
Prize, oak rocker. Kamradt Bros.
Come one, come all and have a goo,
time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
D|ST|LLERY
LOSS Being
REPAIRED

Hardly had fremen left the Ham
niond distillery Thursday when a gang
OF carpenters and electricians, hur-
riedly gathered a All call, began
rebuilding. The damage by fire was
between $4,000 and $4,000.
At noon today third of this had
been replaced and at two O'Clock it
wassannouncedi from the office of r. r..
Fitzgerald. general manager, that the
plant IS now in full running order
Working in day and night shifts the
carpenters and electricians have re-
built the feed room.
The distillery. one of the largest in
the country, has capacity of "a. 900
gallons a day. During the summer
they run on an avearge of 10000 gall
Ions. This amount will be turned out
today.
The fire which attacked the plant
Thursday noon destroyed the feed
house and drying room. Yesterday
5000 gallons were turned out.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
Harvey Man Missing.

Police departments of Hammond and
vicinity have been requested to aid in
the search for Louis L. Shower. who
left his home at Harvey, III, August
and has not been seen or heard of
since. He is supposed to left his home
to come to Hammond where he was
employed at the w. h. Conkey compa-
ny plant as a printer. No trace of him
has been seen or heard in Hammond
According to his description he can be
Identified as follows: Forty-four
years old. height feet 10 inches
weight 200 pounds. light complexion
dark mixed hair, straw hat. gray mix
ed coat. trousers darker. black oxfords
and has a glass eye.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
STATE ST. REALTY co.
SELLS q FLAT RLDGS

The State Street Realty company,
through it's president, Emil Minas, yes
terday sold two frame fiat building for
f. s. Cotton on Truman avenue. The
purchaser is ]. Rees, a Hammond man
who bought the property for In
vestment. The buildings are located
near Calumet Avenue and the consider
ton for each was $4,000.
The State Street Realty company is
the name of the corporation since it
was Incorporated some time ago. Its
capital stock is $4,000. This COM
pany also acted as agent In the sale OF
DR. ]. T. Clark's State street Masonic
temple this week to William Ahlborn
and several others who are interested
with him in the investment. The SELL
ing figures for this piece of property
was $4,000.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
WILCOX GETS
BEAUTIFUL GIFT

Mr. e. NJ Wilcox, recently promoted
IN charge OF the car department of the
L. S. & NJ. s. Ry. covering all stations
west of Toledo was yesterday the re-
ceiver of a beautiful diamond ring. a
gift OF the employees. formerly under his
jurisdiction on the Indiana Harbor Belt
and Chicago Indiana and Southern r. r.
Mr.. WILCOX came here from the eastern
division of the L. S. & NJ. S. over seven
years ago when the l. H. Belt was in
its infancy and has since that time es-
tablished an organization worth men
ton. In going to his new field there
also goes with him the love. esteem and
hearty good wishes of the entire organ
ization.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
ALLARDTS
IN REALM
OF "MOVIESn

A syndicate backed by the Allardt
Brothers, is to operate DE Luxe" NOV
ing picture houses In various cities
of the central west, of which Ham
mond is one. A pipe organ, that they
advertise to be worth $4,000, Is be-
ing installed today. Dressing rooms
have been torn out to make room for
the pipes.
The interior of the house is being
redecorated but no changed greatly
The lobby Will present an attractive
appearance when the house opens in
September. Four booths are to be
constructed In the balcony from the
pictures will be thrown. The extrav-
agance of four machines is to eIimin
ate delays.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
TOBACCO
BUSINESS
BooMING

T. L. O'Donne1l of Chicago. who repre-
sents the John Bagley Tobacco company
OF Detroit. came to town yesterday to
provide more competition for the Lfg-
gett Meyers and American Tobacco
companies. Hammond Is the North
ern Indiana headquarters for the
smoke and chew men, having demon
strated its superiority to all cities. in
GLIDING South Bend and Gary, as dis
tribution point
AS more tobacco is used in Lake
County than in any district in the
state not excepting Indianapolis. the
best statesmen are sent here. District
Managers Grove. McCabe and O'Don-
nell have entered into keen competi-
tion and are each trying to out do the
other in showering coupons and pre-
miums on the smoking and chewing
public,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
RIVER RACE MAY HAVE
TO Be CALLED OFF

Nevertheless the small boats will
race a plenty. The big event Is always
held in October. and 1t is hoped that
the large boats will come out after all
Eel and Outing I'm Dry Dock.
The Eel and the Outing" have
neither one been on the water this year.
The owners are not very enthusiastic
for last year the race was ruined after
q dandy start when the Eel broke
down. If there were a few more big
motor boats on the river then specta-
tors could be assured of a race to the
finish.
The Eel" and the Outing have
furnished some exciting sport for the
club in the past.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
"Fitz'' Is Back.

AS pedestrians passed the Four
Corners today their eyes again rested
upon the familiar form and specious
looking face of a young man. 1t was
that of Edward Fitzgerald. Hammond
leading newspaper and periodical ven
der. He arrived in Hammond early
this morning fresh from a two weeks
trip on the steamship North Ameri-
can." which travelled 1900 miles on
three lakes, anchoring at many beau
tiful resorts. Friends saw at once, by
the youths actions and appearance, that
he was satisfied young man and was
greatly benefited by the trip
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

A thing that the public seldom stops
to consider, the expense of preparing
for big river race. may prevent the
Outing" and the Seestadt brothers
Eel" two big and speedy boats of the
Hammond Motor Boat club.
May Change Their Minds.
There is nothing final about this de-
cision, but indications make IT proba-
BILE. The men are OF the same opinion;
II hardly pays as It takes days and days
of work. The time and money lost
from their business and the regular
expense of hitting out and fixing ur
must be considered
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
3 STATE
CASES IN
HIS COURT

Chief Okraj thought he had three
state cases in the arrest of three men
in West Hammond yesterday but Po-
lice Magistrate Adam Stachowicz dis
proved this by letting two off with
hnes while binding Stanley Modrze-
jewskf, who held up two boys on
Burnham avenue, over on a $4,000
bond unpaid The Judge does not be-
lieve in circumstantial evidence.
Get or Easier.
Modrzetewski Is the brother of a
West Hammond councilman. The
other prisoners. Mike Donovan and
vanchel Valentino Jared easier Van
chel was caught in a box car from
which a wagon load of watermelons
had been stolen. and Donovan caught
complaint of Joseph Sulley, 31S
State street, and accused of burglary.
vanchel was given a hearing in the
county jail. paroled, and told to leave
town. Donovan was fined So and costs,
which he paid.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
THEY ARE
SENDING
HIM CHICKS.

Last Tuesday THE TINES carried a few
lines telling about Dave Lederer. the
Holman street haberdasher having a
freak chicken bottled in alcohol and
on display in his window. A lady in
Lafayette read the item and promptly
forwarded to Dave, express prepaid a
live spring chicken, which ought to be
ashamed of itself for it is naked. hav-
ing no more feathers than Dave Lederer.
The chicken is big enough for fryer,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
SWitchman Hurt.

Francis Paulter, employed at the
Monon yards at South Hammond as a
switehman, was painfully injured by
a ca rlast night, his injuries being so
severe that he was brought to Ham
mond on a special engine and removed
to st. Margarets hospital in the po-
lice patrol. The details Of the acct
dent could not be learned and Paulter
is reported getting along as well as
can be expected this morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

and Dave has not quite decided yet
wheather he shall exhibit 1t at the
county fair or at the Panama exposition.
The Lafayette woman, who is Mrs.
Workman, says that the chicken was
raised out of setting of Plymouth
Rock eggs. Mrs. Wortman's son is en-
ployed in the Lion store.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

family reside yesterday morning at
10 o'clock following lingering illness
Death was due to old age.
Funeral services will be held from
the home of his daughter, Mrs. John
De Freese, Monday afternoon at
o'clock The remains win be taken to
the Oak Glenn cemetery at Dalton for
interment Mr.. Bos was IL years old
ond was weIl-known and re- pected
farmer near Munster.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
THE LATEST FASHION NOTE

Says: 1T Is a wise precaution against
getting holes in delicate hosiery to
powder the shoes before putting them
on" Many people sprinkle the fa.4ous
antiseptic powder. Aliens Foot Ease,
into the shoes, and ind that 1t saves
its cost ten times over in keeping holes
from hosiery as well as lessening fric-
ton and consequent smarting and ach-
ing of the feet.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
"Skeeter" Pest Continues.

The pest Of mosquitoes continues
driving Hammond mad. AS the sum-
mer develops the insects grow bigger
until they are now capable of murder.
Screens fail to keep them out. They
drive wayfarers from parks at night
and keep sleepers sweating under COW
ers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

ALTAR NEARLY
COMPLETED

In Carara. Italy, the home of marble
and famous artists, is being repro
duced for Hammond the finest altar
that the genius of Catholicism has de-
signed for the adornment Of a church
in America. Rev. H. NJ Plaster of the
ST. Joseph church is of that opinion.
Is 81 Feet High.
All told, the altar and railing will
cost $4,000. plus the cost of the plum
that will go to the architects. In Rev.
Plasters study a large photograph Of
the altar may be seen. 1t is of the
purest marble, 80 feet high and 8 feet
wide. At the base of the dome are
marble figures of angels. The main
figure is the crucihxion scene, while
on the right Is model of ST. Peter
and on the left statue of St Paul.
The architecture is Romanesque.
One innovation Is visible. Instead of
hanging the sanctuary lamps from the
ceiling they are to be suspended from
the altar. They are pots of gold.
Dedicate In October.
The railing will have gates of beat
en- brass and is to be exquisite in de-
sign. Rev. Plaster bases his opinion
that 1t will be the finest and most ar
tistic altar in the country on the
opinion of artists.
Until the altar is here. no plans will
be made for the dedication of the new
st. Joseph church. which is complete
otherwise. The dedicatory service is
to be great event. and the altar is
expected to arrive next month.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16
Work Progresses.

In excavating for the John Gartner
theatre building. to be erected on Oak
ley avenue, between State and Sibley
streets. teamsters struck ground water
at a depth of seven feet. Four inches
of water is holding up the work temper
arily.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

Christian Church, Calumet avenue
and Summer street. Phone SIS.
c. ]. Sharp. pastor. Residence $40
Summer street, phone 1045J.
Sunday services:
Bible school at $50 a. m.
Communion and preaching service at
400 a. m.
Junior Endeavor at 400 p. m.
Christian Endeavor at $50 p. m.
Evening service at 1890 p. m.
All are cordially invited to attend
any or all services.
First Baptist Church, Services in
Baptist hall over the Lion store. Phone
I'll
Floyd H. Adams, pastor. residence Is
William street. phone 1871
Sunday at 103o-Communion service
and welcome to new members.
11:15-Sunday school.
2:30-East Hammond mission.
7:15-Baptist Young Peoples Union.
Monroe street Methodist Chapel
The Rev Purdy. pastor.
Sunday school at 1000 a. m.
Theme, christian Stewardship"
Preaching service at 100 6. m.
Epworth League at 7:15 p. m.
Evening Service at 500 p. m.
st. Joseph's church.
Sunday, 1st mass. 6; End. 8; srd
1915.
Sunday July Is to Sept. Is, last mass
at 1890
Holy days. LIST mass. 5; and. 1880, srd
800
vespers. instructions and benedic-
ton at p.
Week day masses at and o'clock
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-16

Aug. "a will be occupied by Rev. Boil
lens. Supt. of Deaconess Hospital. Chi
cago. Sunday Aug. 81 there will be
no service. Bible school however as
usual at 8 a..