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The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-08-19
FlreWOOd Consumption
In Georgia Enormous

Washington, D. G. Aug. H.
There are A, 213,0O0 cords of wood
valued at $6,319,44 consumed on
the farms of Georgia annually, ac-
cording to report which has lust
been issued by the United States
Department of Agriculture. The
total yearly 6rewood consumption
in this State is ASH, 900 cords
with a value of 1895, 900. Tie
consumption in the cities of this
State Is 523, 900 cords and 81, 900
cords are used in the mineral ope-
ration of Georgia each year.
In Continental United States the
annual consumption of tirewood
amounts to S5,937,O cords. valu-
cd at $3.50, 100000 OF this amount
$780,, 900 cords are used on the
farms, 15,222,000 cords in the
cities of the nation and l,751.000
eords are used in tie mines of the
United States. The average value
OF wood consumed in the United
States is 1921 per cora ard 81. G6
In this State, the lowest for any
State in the Union. The average
consumption per farm in the Uuit
ed States is II cords per annum.
Georgia ranks second with other
States in the total consumption of
6Tewoods.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-08-19
UNCLE SANS SENTINEL
At PANAMA CANAL
The Worlds Biggest Gun.
1t Will Guard the Pana-
ma Canal.

When it's breech-locking device
has been perfected at Watervliet
arsenal, near Troy, N. Y, the
great sixteen-inch gun, the big
gest piece of ordinance in the
world. which has just been ship
ped from Sandy Hook proving
grounds, will be practically ready
for service on the Panama Canal
Notifications. The carriage for
this giant gun is now under con-
struction at the WATERFOWL, Mass.
arsenal. The gun probably will
be taken back to Sandy Hook for
tests after being mounted and
will not be shipped to Panama
before next Spring.
Some idea may be gotten of
the tremendous power of this
gun, destined to protect the Paci-
fic entrance to the Panama Ca
nal, by the fact that it is so feet
long, weights 142 tons and fires
a projectile about six feet long.
The projectile itself weighs a
ton and is discharged by 665
pounds of powder. 1t requires
eight men to carry the powder
charge. This gun has a maxi
mum range of from 22 to %
miles. or half the distance be-
tween New York City and West
Point.
The elevation permitted by it's
carriage will enable the gun to
fire a projectile about II miles
over the Pacific Ocean. 1t has
sufficient power, theoretically, to
pierce two feet of the best armor
at the muzzle. At II miles the
gun is calculated to pierce a IL
inch armor plate or any side ar
NOR afloat.
When she'll leaves the gun it
is revolving around its axis at
about 4, 1000 revolutions per min
ute, and develops a pressure of
38, 900 pounds to the square inch.
The pressure to the rear on the
gun and forward on the projectile
amounts to 100000 pounds.
The p1oiectile's velocity OF 2,25C
feet per second gives a muzzle
energy of somewhat more than
"a, 900 foot-tons-that is, an
energy capable of raising AZ tons
one foot every second.
Army ordnance officers believe
the gun will be a tremendous in
strument of peace when it is fin
ally in position on the Panama
Canal.-National Tribune, Wash
ington, D. C.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-08-19
100000 Tied Up in Ports

Atlanta, Aug. 15.-Atlanta i'm
porters estimate that foreign
goods worth 100000 are tied up
in ports or in danger on the sea,
destined for local dealers. The
Office of the local collector of Gus
toms is over-fowlng with mer-
chants inquiring after shipments
already overdue. One milliner
declares she will rec live her Par
is hats months after they are
completely out of style.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-08-19
Still Running A Good Race

The Blue and gray pool is still
first as a place for recreation. The
clear cool water affords a pleasant
relief on these hot sultry days and
nights. The pool is we'll lighted
at night and there is usually a large
crowd of bathers there. There are
a lot of new suits there now which
are very satisfactory. When you
feel hot and tired 60 down to the
pool and take swim and 1t will
make YOU feel like new man (or
woman) as the case may be.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-08-19
Canal Tolls to Date
Reach 100000 Total

Panama, Aug. 1.-THE sum Of
$25, 900 was taken in Yesterday in
tolls for the Panama canal, which
was officially opened Saturday,
August is,
Three steamers already today
are going through tn waterway
and four more probably will start
before nightfall.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-08-19
No POStpOnement
OF Panama Fair

Washington, Aug. Notify
all foreign Governments that there
will be no postponement Of the
San Francisco Exposition" was
the substance of telegram which
Z. G. Moore, of San Francisco.
president of the exposition, has
sent to the State Department.
The expositi N oNns February
30
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-08-19
Farmers Money

! have just returned from New York
where | made arrangements for certain
amount of money to be loaned on Ben
Hill and Irwin County farms. This money
can be supplied at once. When it is ex-
hausted, the European War will possibly
prohibit further supply from this source.
If GU expect to need money during the
next twelve months, make your arrange
men now.
CLAYTON JAY.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-08-19
Kitchener Expects
IS Months Of Wan

London, Aug. 14.-Lord Kitch-
enor, English Secretary of State
for War, was asked by a fellow
diner last night how long he
thought the war would last. His
reply was:
Eighteen months. a"
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-08-19
Wanted

To exchange 80 acres of unim-
proved farm land on public road
in Ben Hill county for a good
ACKNOWLEDGMENT or secondhand.
Address Box 1856.
If Abbeville, Ga.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
.Drexel Biddle Goes
on the Water Wagon
FOUNDER OF BIRIiE CLASSES
THROWS AWAY CONTENTS
OF WINE CELLARS.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. A. J.
Drexel Biddle. founder OF the Drexel-
Biddle Bible classes. has started the
new year by throwing away the con-
tents OF the wine cellar at his home,
The values OF the wines and liquors
done away with amounted to several
thousands Of dollars.
Mr.. Biddle spoke OF his resolution
at a meeting OF his Bible class In
Holy Trinity church a few days ago
He said he had decided that a mar
was better OF In every way IL he left
liquor alone. but he had no criticism
to make OF moderate drinkers
Years ago Mr.. Ridd1e told friends
he drank a quart of whiskey a day
On Christmas eve Mr.. Biddle- decided
he would be better of without any
alcoholic beverages.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
-FOUR DAY BATTLE
ION MEXICAN BORDER
BARREN OF RESULT
Federals at Ojinaga Still Hold
Ground They Occupied on
Monday When Rebels Made
Their First Attack.
General Opinion is Held That
Defenders Of Town Will be
Successful if Their Ammu-
milton Holds Out. Rebel
Loss Heavy.

PRESIDE. TEXAS, Jan. 2.--For
four days and five nights the battle
of Ojinaga has ragged between Mexican
rebels and federals without definite
result. The fighting continued today
and extended into the night.
The federals st.il hold all the
ground they had las-t Monday night
when the rebels made the first at
tack. with the exception of few
outposts which they had expected
from the beginning to abandon as
soon as the battle opened. The fight
Ing continues between artillerymen
principally, and at a distance.
Cannot Take Town.
Tonight the general opinion is tina,
II the federals. ammunition holds eisi
the rebels cannot take the town, but
that within a few hours the rebels viii
have to fall back to Mula Pass to re-
plenish their provisions, get water
and wait for more ammunition.
The resistance OF the federals ha.
been spirited and successful to a sur.
prising. degree. Every time the long
line OF rebels has charged the fedora
stronghold they have been compelled
to fall back.
The rebels keep Smelling the towr
with their cannon, but do little APP
parent damage The rebel killed and
wounded so far will greatly exceed
the federal loss. The federals CLAIM,
only about half hundred killed
though 1t is believed &c federals kill.
ed will greatly exceed this number.
The order of Secretary OF War Gar.
rison today, to permit soldiers d
either army to remain on the Ameri.
can side OF the line IL they deser'
from the fighing forces and surrender
their arms TO the American troopers
has relieved the tens.ty Of the stu.
alton considerably.
Ample attention Is being given al
the wounded who have been able Il
reach this side Of the river. Red
Cross physicians and male. nurse,
have placed the wounded in the little
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
UNLESS ANNA COMES
THEY WILL. PINCH HER

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.--Enless Anna
Held. the actress. appears in the SUI
prs1ne court tomorrow to be examined
In supplementary proceedings. an or
der will be signed by Justice Gave
gan for her arrest.
The court took this action today on
an application by Collins Marsh. \ de-
corator. who got \ Judgment for $1.-
AS against Miss Held. and her former
husband. Florenx Zeigfeld, In the SUI
preme court in Brooklyn last July
The sheriffs Of New York and Kings
counties have been unable to find any
property to attach on the Judgment
no the Judgment creditor got the or
der to examine Miss Held. She failed
to appear on December 30th. which
was the date fxed. 30 Marsh got the
order requiring her 10 appear today
and show cause why she should not b
punished for contempt of court The
court then decided to give Miss Held
another chance to testify.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
viii Not be Altered Because
of Reorganization of the
House Of J. P. Morgan &
Company.
Withdrawal From Thirty Di-
rectorates in Iwenty.seven
Corporations Announced.
Four of Morgan's Partners
Follow Suit.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.--Demo-
cratic leaders In Washington say that
the reorganization of the house sf j.
P. Morgan & CO., effected through the
retirement by members Of that firm
from the directorates of other cor
porations. will not alter one way or
the other plans under way TO pass
supplemental antitrust legislation at
the coming session of congress.
Administration officials ,iaim to
have had knowledge in advance tina.
the house OF Morgan intended to retire
from active participation in a mum bel
of railway and Industrial corporations.
Mr.. Morgan's announcement has made
a favorable Impression on the author
ties, who predict that the interlackIng
arrangement thus broken up. believed
TO be the most extensive of any bank
ing house In the country. together
with the action OF other corporations
in making peace with the department
Of justice, viii tend to stimulate bust
ness and encourage tradesm@ who
haves been inclined to be pess!mistic
about the business outlook.
To Forward Message.
When congress reassembles mes
sage will be forwarded TO congress by
the president, recommending the en-
actment OF a law prohibiting inter
locking direetorates in all interstate
commerce corporations
Just how far beyond this the presi-
dent VIII go sin recommending anti
trust legislation lis not known. but 1.
is believed tttat the message on the
subject will be q temperate document,
The money trust committees report
credited Morgan q Co. with hayine
,wenty-three directors In thirteen
banks and trust companies, four d.
rectors In four insurance companies,
twenty directors in twelve transpnrta-
ton systems. twelve directors in seven
producing and trading companies, and
four directors In three public utility
corpsrations--in all sixty-three direc-
tors in thirty-nine corporations, hav-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
Calls Advertising
Committee to Aid
in Bank Campaign
WILL NAME TWO TO ACT WITH
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
OF CITY. 1.

Chairman Peters. Of the committee
on advertising. of the city council. yes
terday called that committee together
to consider the banking situation.
Messrs. Radcliffe. Pollard. Mitchell
and Rogers met with Mr.. Peters and
II Was the sentiment Of the committee
that q subcommittee embracing Prekl
dent Peters and President Adams be
named to act in conjunction with the
chamber Of commerce and business
mems committees. to strive in every
way for the regional bank.
Councilman Ratcliffe. Pollard. Rogers
and Alderman Mitchell expressed them
selves emphaticaily. and It was left to
Chairman Peters to name . committee
Of two TO join with the othAr interests
and do Ill possible for the interests
Of Che city. He will name the commit
tee today. The committee Indicated
ifs wish to have Mr.. Peters serve ON
SthN commtttee. but he stated thAt hts
privats bpsiness was such 1T this time
~ to require his closest attention. Mr..
AdAms 10 out az Tho ctty. Mr.. Peters,
altar short npeAGh ~ lfr. ro1aAfAi
an11ly A9r1sd tAak ~ sosld IN M
S41lxe IA nEtve Hp&ttaEe IN
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
Roanoke City
For Richmond
DECIDEDLY REST PLACE FOF
SAY BUSINESS MEN.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
ROANOKE, VA. Jan. 2.-Thar
Richmond is decidedly the most add
vantageous and logical place Cor a
federal bank reserve center il this
opinion of the leading banks Of this
city. among them Henry s. Trout
president Of the First National Bank.
and Junius B. F'ishburn. president OF
the National Exchange Bank.
Speaking OF Richmond as the
proper place for the bank rather than
the city OF Washington. Mr.. Fishburn
tonight said the. Virginia capital II
undoubtedly financial center in the
South and is free from the political
contingencies with which Washington
is known to be posse ssed. This. he
said. is a strong reason for the bank
being located in Richrlotd outside OF
any local pride and dexire for the
bank as citizens Of Virginia.
Mr.. Trout was practically Of the
same opinion. He said that Rich.
mond Is without mistake one OF the
points OF vantage in the South for .
reserve bank under the new currency
law. In addition to this the Vir.
ginia capital Is one Of the strongest
financial centers In the South. and
could in every way meet with the
requirements OF the new banking law,
giving satisfaction to the Southern
banks.
Secretary John Wood. Of the cham.
Der of commerce. said that, while the
matter had not been before the cham
ber he knows that the sentiment Is
In favor of Richmond as the location
for a federal bank. So far as he can
see. he said, Richmond has the ad-
vantage over both Washington and
Baltimore for Southern territory. This
Retail Merchants association has moi
had the matter up before the body:
but from what can be learned theirs
is unanimous sentiment in favor Of
Richmond as a reserve center.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
PERMIT REFUGEES
TO CROSS BORDER
Dictates Of Humanity to Govern
Action Of Military Com
manders Along Rivers.
Orders Given Patrol Not to
Send Mexicans Back if Liable
to be Shot or Otherwise
Injured on Return.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2.-The die
tates of humanity will govern the
action Of United States military COM
manders on the Mexican border In
regard to federal or rebel soldiers or
others who seek refuge in American
territory as result OF the hard fight
ing at O1inaga and Nueyo Laredo.
The following order was today sent
TO Brigadier General Bliss. command
ing the Mexican border patrol:
You will have to meet demands Of
the situation, which cannot be fore
seen at present. Extend such aid to
the wounded as humanity indicates.
and permit refugees to cross the river
II the crossing Is necessary to save life.
In other words, 1t Is not expected to
force people back to the Mexican side
If they are liable to be shot or other
wise injured on their return.
Help Red Cross.
Cooperate fully with the Red
Cross You are not expecteu to turn
supplies over to the Red Cross, but
to cooperate with them in their work
to such extent as may be necessary 70
meet your general needs Of the situ-
alton with reference to caring for the
wounded"
Secretary of War Garrison, in com.
menting on what would happen X a
very large number attempted to com.
| over. said:
II can only say that unless the or
ders are changed, which, OF coursa >,
they may be II any exigency calls for
a change. the men will be treated
as above stated: that is. they will be
treated as refugees
Secretary Garrison said today thai
| so far a. he knew no Mexicans en-
titled to be regarded as refugees un-
lder the letter and spirit Of the orders
to the American military commander
have been turned back into Mexico
! He said the party which was turned
back near OjinagA was reported BY
General Bliss an u bo other thar
/ refugees. and were. Therefore. not
rcceIved. Il s
rhs nsrcsness az th3 nghting !,
tCSiinasa And Nusva IA iaaa caxsset
~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
Congressman Pass
Lie in Discussing
Philadelphia Dock
ROBERT r. LEE CALLS HAM
MOORE ONE, AND SNAKE IN
GRASS, TOO.

PHILADELPHIA Jan 2.-The lie
was passed by Congressman Robert f.
Lee. of Pottsville. and Congressman J..
Hampton Moore was accused OF be-
ing snake in the grass this after
noon. at the meeting held by the
councilmanic and citizens committee
in the interest Of a 1.7oo-foo1 dry dock
for the navy yard at League Island. In
the mayors ONCE.
That's q le." declared Mr.. Lee In
reply to one OF the statements made
by Mr.. Moore. ''and tho gentleman
knows that he Is making q false state
ment."
why doesn't the gentleman come
out natf0oted for or against the dry
dock 7" he asked MINUTE later HE
a. been working like snake In the
grass. Why doesn't he como out ON
the level 2"
A minute later Mr.. Leo raid he
hoped that the clash between him and
M. Moors wonld not p repeass4 -
the noNnpARAfA M sss3s III Sss NJ ~ 81 s " Il
.ssIlst 4 ~ 1ass1eAs \ rssorksA nm
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
PLAN TO DEVELOP
| AVIATION IN ARMY

WASHINGTON. Jan, "a definite
program for the development Of avia-
ton In the navy has been decided
upon. and will be put into operation
at once. 1t waA announced today
A naval aviation school will be es-
tablished Mt Pensacola, the battlcship
Mississippi will be assigned to that
station for. use by tho navy ayiators.
and during the winter practical ex-
periments and training of naval ON
GERS la the operation OF aNropiar "a
will be carried on Flights will be
made from the deck Of the Missis-
sippi and other experiments conduct
ed in developing tbs use OF the aero
plane In connection with battleships.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
New York s Autos
Kill | hree Hundred
TOLL FOR DECEMBER TWENTY
FIVE, OF WHOM HALF WE'RE
CHILDREN.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2.--According to
the report OF the National Highways
Protective society. given out today,
twenty-five persons were Killed by
automobiles in New York city during
December Twelve Of these were
children under sixteen years Of age.
This makes a total of SOC killed by
automobiles in the city during 1919,
OF which number 149 were children.
This is compared with the tatal Of 22l
during 1912, OF which 1913 were chill
dren.
Trolieys killed six persons last
month, as against thirteen a year ago,
for the same period. There was q
total OF los such fatalities in 1913, as
compared with 134 for 1912.
Wagons killed nine persons IN De-
cember. as compared with thirteen a
year ago, making a total OF 132 killed
for 1913, against LIT for 1919"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
I o See President's
Daughter Eleanor
on Gotham Stage
SANCTUARY, A BIRD MAsQUE,, TO
BE PRODUCED AT HOTEL
AsTOR.

NEW YORK. Jan. New Workers.
will have an opportunity soon to see
Miss Eleanor Wilson. daughter of the
president, display her talent as an ac-
tress. The play Sanctuary. A Bird
Masque." in which she took the lead
ing part at Cornish. N. H.. last sum-
mer. IL to be produced here. probably
at the Hotel Aston. on February Gath.
1t Is understood that the president
was averse to his daughter appearing
in a public performance. and was won
over only recently At Cornish the
play was produced by the colony Of
artists. authors. and naturalists there.
for the benefit OF the sanctuary for
birds. in Meriden, N. f., organized by
Ernest Harold Baynes. The author is
Percy Mackaye.
The proceeds likewise are to be for
the sanctuary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
TO LAY RICHMOND'S CLAIMS
FOR REGIONAL, RESERVE BANK
BEFORE ALL VIRGINIA CITIES
Letter Showing How This City
Measures Up to Require
ments and Table Giving
Virginia Banking Figures
Prepared by Committee.

A letter, together with a statistical
table, setting forth reasons why Rich
mond should be named as q regional
reserve city under the new currency
bill, is to be mailed to the heads of
all Of the commercial organizations
Of the State of Virginia by mbers OF
the general committee now working for
that end.
This was decided at the meeting Of
the committee held yesterday at the
rooms OF the Business Mems club for
the purpose of furthering their scheme
along these lines and taking final ac-
ton in the campaign which Is now be-
ing waged by the Bankers associa-
ton, the Business Mems club, the r.
r A, and the other business men of
the city In their efforts to have Rich
mond named as q reserve city. The
letter follows:
The Letter.
Richmcrd. Va. January 2, 1914.
Gentlemen:
The locations OF the federal reserve
banks are now being considered by the
organization committee in Washing
ly enacted federal banking currency
law. which requires the establishment
Of eight to twelve regional banks In
various cities OF the United States.
We earnestly desire your hearty Cos
operation in aiding US to secure the
location OF one of these banks In Rich
mond. and we are now arranging IN
itinerary under which q committee
from this body will visit your body
and address you upon this subject pre-
senting the superior claims OF Rich
mond for the location Of q regional re-
serve bank to serve the commercial
and business needs OF our section. In
the meantime. as preliminary to the
visit OF the committee as indicated
above, we beg to submit the following
claims:
Richmond Feels the Bill.
The organization committee has
desired to be informed upon the fol-
lowing points:
l. Geographical convenience. which
involves the principal facilities and
rapid and easy communication with
all parts OF the district.
2. Industrial and commercial de-
velopment and needs OF each section,
which involves confederation OF the
general movement Of commodities and
OF business transfer of funds and ex-
changes OF credits arising therefrom
8. The established custom and trend
OF business. as developed by the pre-
sent system of bank reserves and
checking accounts
| As to geographical convenience
Richmond Is recognized as one of the
greatest places for assembling. manu-
featuring and distributing on the AT.
lantic seaboard, with equal advantages
| a. to labor market.
One OF the greatest manufacturing
corporations of this country has jus'
| selected Richmond As one Of the three
distributing points for all It's products
| namely, New York, Richmond and St
| Louis.
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