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Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12
HIT WHILE THE IRON IS HOT

allowed Chamber
quiescent
the 10 without a Chamber of Commerce.
agitatng
people
organize and get busy
of Sumter
ishing city to have hand in its development
this
waiting Will Amercus grasp opportunity
slip by?
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12
Especial to Times-Kecorder.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 49,
Describing the Turkish city of Smyrna,
which has been bearing the brunt of an
alleged attack in the Near East, to-
days statement of the National Geo.
graphic society says:
Smyrna has occupied it's place up
on the map for more than 5000 years
and through all this time 1t has re-
tanned its ancient name, it's mixed
character of East and West, and its
significance in the world of trade
From the first it has been ricn
produce exchange, a great caravansary
and an important harbor, receiving
merchant fleets under every flag
Known to the oldest Greeks as 'Tha
First City of Asia,' it survives, in the
present, the greatest city in Asia Mi
nor, and the second port of an exten-
sive empire.
While Ephesus, Miletus, Sardis, Mag
nesia, Pergamus and Hallcarnassus
have faded away, Smyrna has contin-
ued its story of untiring centuries. II
has risen superior to every stress, re-
naming today what it was yesterday
as lasting as Mount Pagus at it's back
The rise, splendor and decay of great
empires have formed but momentary
episodes in this city's life, whose his
tory stretches from the 18th century
before the birth of Christ down to the
present day. 1t, most truly, deserves
the title of Eternal City; for it, like
the phoenix of mythology, has ever
rer ewed it's nerveless age by a more
magnificent youth.
Smyrna was founded by Aeolian
Gre ks upon the natural outlet of an
important trade route. 1t grew into
wealth and power, and early took the
lead among the cities of Asia Minor.
Ionian Greeks conquered the city in
the 7th century, B. c., and under these
masters it played a leading part in
the Ionean League. Jealous or IT'S tre-
mendous riches, the Lydians captur-
ed and conscientiously destroyed
Smyrna in SIS B. C. Their endeav-
ors were so thorough that there re-
mained but a village until after the
Macedonian conquest. Alexander the
Great caused the city to be rebuilt, and
it was laid out with extravagant mag
nifcence. Among the many beautiful
buildings of this new city were the
Homereum, where the poet, Homer,
was worshipped as hero. The Selue-
cidae declared the city sacred and in
violable.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12
(By Associated Press.)

VENICE. April 12,-Count Julius
Andrassy, former Hungarian Minister
of the Interior, has written book, just
published at Budapest entitled, "Who
is Responsible for the War" The
book has received official approval and
is to be published in German at Leip
sic and Berlin, and in Switzerland in
French. A version in English will
also be brought out Count Andrassy
is at present in Leipsic superintend-
ing the publication.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12
THE BROOM BRIGADE IS READY

Ameus out after dirt and filth today This morning
brigade present
period
Spoless Town.
city cooperating with the cleanup
gathering swept
of the backyards
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12
Had Told the Truth.

Broad-"By the way, old man. do
you remember borrowing ten shillings
from me six months ago?" Short
Yes" Broad-"But you said you only
wanted 1t for a short time" Short
"And l didn't keep 1t 20 minutes"
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

$20,000,O00. The imports are manufac-
lures, coal and iron; and the exports
are mainly figs, the famous Smyrna
rugs, raisins, tobacco and silk"
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, April 12.-"I saw the
Queen of the Belgians today writes a
Scotch soldier from the front to rela
tives in London. 81 had gone up to
the ruined Cathedral with one of my
officers for the afternoon service.
While we were there the Queen ar
rived.
She came Unexpectedly. No one, so
far as l know, dreamed of her coming.
She was dressed with what can only
describe as delicious simplicity Sc
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

The Russians people said to the
contrary the good will of the neutral nations they have
when that
tin of vour tongue it doesn't
New
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

the George and
imagine the rousng big
spree night the that declared
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

the the agents who will try
sell us histories of the great peace
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12
BELGIAN QUEEN GR|EVES
OVER COUNTRIES LOSSES

verely plain costume and a tourist
cap. Her companions were Belgian
officer and her physician. So far as
could hear no word was spoken.
Her Majesty fascinated me. She
was as one who is weighed down with
grief; her eyes were the eyes of one
who had cried long, and could cry no
more. She stood looking at the burnt
and battered walls Of the sacred build
ing, awe-inspired, broken, crushed.
She acknowledged our salute with u
melancholy SMILE"
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

whose mothers didn't raj them to be sol
dier is they persist soldering every they
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

contemporary child sometimes gets
misplaced switches well placed switch
however is potent getting the right
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

girl seeking perfect for
husband given quest compromised marrying
drug pigeontoed.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

said favor the Turks they have not kii
as many Christians Christians other
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

reliably beer in vi
to woh heller hasr a
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

all color how absurd speak of the
Afrcanus a colored
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12
AMERICUs GEORGIA MONDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 12, 1915

says Piburg girl talk fueny in seventeen lant
uag Great Scott fellow who marries her
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

intention the
that the
finding out.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

life without making friends the
other their
faults
Americus times-recorder., 1915-04-12

contrary will the neutral nations they have
changed that the
tin of your tongue cocklebu cows tall
New States.
the people of England follow example
spree the day that declared
The girl spent seeking perfect for
despair compromised by marrying
drug pgeontoed.
contemporary child sometimes
the wrong switch
however potent getting youngster
The horror agents
declared
didn't them sol
will persist in soldering job they get
We are reliably price
o heller raised loud holler
thing may they
many Christians Christians have killed each other
If
genus a coored
which that the is
finding
calling attention other their
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
SALARIES ARE CUT
Richmond Men Employed Az Clerks at
HopewclI Report Reduction.

Several clerks in different depart
mcnts OF tho Du pont Powder Com
pany's plant at Hopewell. who were In
the city yesterday, report reduction
in clerical salaries To have been inaugu-
rated last week. They say no reason
was given for the cut
One OF the men said his salary had
been cut from s375a week to s2o5o
His theory was that men for the clerical
work were more difficult to obtain a
few months ago. and that II was neces-
sary TO offer high pay TO attract them
TO Hopewcll and keep them in the
mushroom town. With improved living
conditions and transportation facilities
that enable those who do not desire to
live in Hopewcll 10 go to Petersburg
each night, and return to their work in
the morning, the demand for jobs is
steadily increasing and clerks can be
secured at less expense to the Du Pont
company.
The cuts in clerks salaries. II was
stated, range from 20 to 30 per cent.
Many of the men agreed TO accept the
reduction. A few. including several
former Richmonders refused to con-
tinue at work this week on the new
basis of salaries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
Honor Memory
OF OLE Miller
Bon Air Citizens Form, Associa-
ton to Erect Suitable Memo
rial to Hun,orist.

Thirty citizens of Bon Air and the
| surrounding territory held Il meeting
in the pavilion at that village last night
and organized tho Polk Miller Memorial
Association. The object of the associa-
ton is TO erect IL suitable memorial TO
Polk Miller, whose humor brought Joy
to countless hearts throughout the
country. and who was Bon Airs most
distinguished and bestowed citizen.
Those present were enrolled as char
teri members. and Thomas s. Winston
was elected president. other officers
arc: first vice president, Coleman Wor-
than; second vice president ~ r. Hol :
derby; treasurer. DR.. NJ. Il. Rudd: re-
cordinE secretary. Dr. G. NJ Hazcn: cor
Moore. These officers were named as n
committee TO draw up constitution
and bylaws, and to consider and re-
port on tho character of the proposed
memorial.
The committee was ordered to max e
its report at Il meeting to be held in
the pavilion on Monday evening, Sep
TENDER ID. While there was no discus
sion of the shape which the memorial
Will take. this being left in the hands OF
the committee, il is generally assumed
that memorial hall will be erected.
James w. Gordon was temporary
chairman, and Arthur NJ. Cannon tenn
porary secretary of last nights meet
ing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
POLICE PROBE COSTS s1,673
Council VIII act Tonight on Resolu.
ton Approprinting Funds.

1t cost the city Of Richmond Sl.s73l0
I" reduce the mass OF testimony intro
ahced during the recent police invcsti-
CATION 10 typewritten form The Com
mon Council. Tonight, will consider n
resolution carrying an appropriation Of
al'"'ilc which. with 500 which was
appropriated when the invcstiyatiur
committee was constituted, will be maid
over 70 John q. Winston for his ser-
vices in taking down the proceedings OF
IN" meetings IN shorthand and binding
the Transcribed matter In two larg
foios.
From tn" Finance Committee tho
Council w!ll receive several resolutions
OF moro than ordinary Importance. ono
- thes" authorizes the acquisition OF
ianh, through tho usual channels, FOR
tho widening of Roscncath Road TO a
uniform width OF eixty feet betwecn
broad street and Grove Avenue An
other resolution Of the same sort pro-
vidcs for the widening Of williams
burg Avenue between Tenth Street. Full
ton, and the National Cemetery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
STREET COMMITTEE
MEETS THIS AFTERNOON
Special Session Called to Act on Stree,
Cur Rc-RoutinE Measure Affecting
EnNi End.

special meeting Of the Council
Committee on Streets was called yes
tcrday by Chairman Gilbert X Pollock
TO" this afternoon at ) o'clock to con-
sidef thu ordinance affecting the re-
East Broad Street, and for the dis
posal Of other business which 1t is de-
sired TO report to the Common Coun-
ell. which meets in regular session to-
night at S o'clock.
The East Broad street track problem
Is before the committee in the nature OF
an ordinance that provides for the re-
scinding OF that portion Of the recent
re-routinE ordinance which relieved the
Virginia Railway and Power Company
from the obligation, during the life OF
the measure, of rcconstructinE the
Broad Street tracks eaStwardly from
Eleventh street to Chimborazo Park.
Efforts have been made Ia perfect "a re-
routing plan that would be satisfactory
to both the Virginia Railway and Power
End, pending which final action on this
measure has been withheld.
At mass-mccting Friday night at
the ChimboraZo school. a plan was APP
proved for the removal Of the
tracks on East Broad street east
wardly from Twcnty-nrst Street. cx-
cept between Twcnty-fourth and TWEEN
ty-flfth Streets. and this has material
~ cleared the situation. II is now be-
licved that this plan will be embodied
in the committees rccommendations TO
the Council tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
WILL INVITE WILSON
Coiored Annexation Wants President In
speak Here ON Emancipation Dsy.


President Wilson will be invited IN
ueliver the principal address at the cell
eoration of tho fifty-third anniversary
OF the Issuing OF President Lincoln's
emancipation proclamation, to be held
mere september %. under the auspices
| OF the Colored Old Folks Home Asso.
cation. recently organized for the pur-
pose OF building n home at MYRTLE
Grove. just north Of Ginter Park. for
tho old and INDECENT members of the
colorcd race. The resolution, under
which the Invitation will be extended to
the President. was offered BY Rev.
Simon Il. w. Drew, colored. president of
the association. at a Labor Day mass
meeting held yesterday in the Cosmo-
politan Baptist Church, colored, Wash
ington.
The resolution also provides for tho
appointment of a committee which will
petition Congress for an appropriate
OF 100000 as an endowment fund for
the maintenance OF the home. cam
paign TO raise 100000 with which to
erect the buildings has already been
launched. The grounds--hftccn acres
were donated by the Richmond Finance
and Realty Corporation. An industrial
school and orphan asylum viii be main
tanned in conjunction with the old folks
home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
Hoy. Charged with Drunkenness.

Clyde Underwood and Howard Cen
try. two small white boys. were ar
rested last night by Policeman An
thony on charge of being drunk and
disorderly in the street. Questioned
as 10 whore they secured the wh!sk V
they replied that they got it from a
negro on West Clay Street The boys
were sent TO the Juvenile Detention
Home whore they will be held until
to-day when they Will be arraigned In
the Juvenile Court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
INQUIRY INTO WAGE QUESTION
Hoard Will he Appointed by Daniels
for Washington Nnvy-Ynrd

WASHINGTON. September 6.-Aftcr
a conference with President Wilson to-
day, Secretary Daniels announced that
in view OF changed conditions in pri-
vate munitions plants board would
be appointed Immediately 10 investi-
gate tho wage Questi"" a, the gun
factory Of the Washington NavyYard.
When the secretary recently refused
TO raise the pay of machinists at The
yard before the regular readjustment
in December, committee of the men
appealed 10 the President
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
scoutmn.ter Cren.hnr Resigns.

Scoutmaster w. -. Crenshaw, of
Troop s. Boy Scouts OF America, yes
terday rendered his resignation to w.
!. Il. Houseman. scout executive OF
Richmond Mr.. Crenshaw gives as his
reason for surrendering his official
post and retiring from the organization
that he is unable to afford the time
from mis- business that the duties Of
the chief officer Of Il troop require
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
Shot Three Times.

Ambulance Surgeon Doggctt was
called upon TO treat Robert Lee Jones.
colorcd, yesterday after tho negro had
been shot three times by another neg
70 said TO have been BOBBY Robinson.
Jones was shot twice in the chest and
once in the hip. He was taken to Vir-
ginia Hospital where his condition was
reported serious last night The police
had not captured Robinson up TO an
early hour this morning. Jones was
shot at 1924 Blair Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
Shot In Back.

Albert Holmes. colored. OF B!nns
Hall, Charles City County, was brought
to Memorial Hospital last night suffer-
ing from gun-shot wound in his
back. He claimed 20 have been shot
by a friend" while playing HIS
condition was not thought TO be Sc
rious last night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
In Police Court-Pnrt III.

john Allen. colorcd, charged With
stabbinc julius Mckennon. was held
for grand jury action yesterday by
Justice n. y. Maurice. in Police Court.
Part III.
j. II. Garrett was fined 81 and costs
for cursing and abusing Joseph Brooks.
counter warrant charging Brooks
with assault was dismissed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
Prohibition L~nsu- TO Meet,

me regular quarterly meeting ~ the
W"man's Prohibition League q, amer
lea Win toe held to-morroy b,y.n.
hihE "' - O'Clock. al The headquarters
Oh IN" league. ll5 NOr,h Firth Ttreet
booth. TO be used ~ a rest room far
women ana distributing point FOR
'chHcrhnc" literature. !s being DlaI
Ieo ny INC league FOR the G,ate PaIr
,Nrra nsHm"nts FOR tho bazaar. ~ h,
'"'i hcr" hhrint tho FIRST wcrk ~ 80.
Vcmpcr, are being made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07

William Adolph was sent on to the
grand jury from the Police Court yes
tcrday on a charge OF breaking into the
store of the Standard Auto Equipm ent
Corporation, I'll East Main Street. and
stealing an automobile tire. Policeman
I'M arrested Grant and recovered tho
stolen tire
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
AInfnr car StnIen

y short time after j. w. Cross, Of
the Winchester Apartments. reported
10 the police that his Ford automobile
had been stolen from in front OF his
apartment. Detective Sergeant Wilt
shire located the machine near Elev-
enth and Capitol Streets. The car was
returned but the police were unable to
ascertain who was responsible FOR its
being stolen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
HoIidny nj City HnlI.

The holiday yesterday cut deeply into
the activities OF the routine business of
the City Hall. There was no session OF
the Administrative Board. Other mu-
niCipal offices were closed for the day.
The only sign that the building was
open was the little business transacted
in tho courts, which observed the day
by closing their Offices at 1 o'clock. Tho
meeting OF the Council, which was
scheduled for last night, was postponed
until to- night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
Fined For Striking pollccmon

Temple hughes. arrested on charges
of being drunk and disorderly on the
street and with resisting and striking
policeman TAFT. was fined $40 and costs
in the Police Court Yesterday on the
FIRST charge. The second charge was
dismissed at the request of the police
man. He was arrested by Policeman
Ryan some time after the AFFAIR with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07

James Bullock, colorcd. was fined S25
and costs in the Police Court, yester-
day. on a charge Of assaultinE and beat
ing Lizzie Johnson with n stick. Police
man Stanley arrested the man.
Cleveland Bundy. colored, was fined a
similar sum on a charge of assaulting
and woundng James Perry with a
brick. He was arrested by Policeman
A. NJ. Smith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07

Captain John 7. Lewis. member OF
the House OF Delegates and commits
sioncr TO the Panama Pacific Expo
sition; Marshall y. Booker. eX-clcrk Of
the Senate. and Granville Craddock,
clerk OF Circuit Court o! Halifax Coun-
~, were among the holiday visitors in
Richmond yesterday. Captain Lewis
and Mr.. Booker attended the Labor
Day celebration at the Fair Grounds
and Will return to their homes to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07

r. l.. Pohle. n machinist. was arrest =
ed last night 10y Policemen Bosquett
and Hankcy on charge of being dis
orderly on Broad and Main Street
car. The man will be given hearing
in the Police Court this morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
NO FESTlVITY AT VATICAN
Anniversary OF Popc's Coronnti
Passes Quietly

ROME tvia Paris). September g.
Although to-day was the anniversary
OF the coronation of Pope Benedict
XIV, there were no signs Of festivity in
the Vatican. the Pontif not wishing 10
make the occasion one of rejoicing
there in contrast with the general sad :
ness Of these days of war
The high mass Of Thanksgiving in
the Sistinc Chapel vas postponed to
December -.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
Spcedcr Fined 800.

The usual fine Of SlcG and costs was
imposed on c. Il. Rose Yesterday by
Justice Crutchficld, when the man was
convicted of speeding automobile No.
1866 through the streets. The addi-
t!onal charge OF carclessly and reck-
iessly driving tho machine was with
drawn. Policeman Sowcll arrested the
man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
CLYDE LINER IN PORT
Nnvnhoe Reaches New York In Tow of
Sister Ship, Comnnche.

NEW YORK, September c-Tho
clyde Line steamship Navahoc. New
YORK Wilmington, \. C.. with passen-
GERS and cargo. reported by wirclcss
last night rs disabled 100 miles south
o! sand Hook, reached here to-day in
10" OF her sister ship, ComanChc Or
hcialS OF the Clyde Line said the Navn
noe had trouble with her engines
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
May Die From Wanna

John Ferrell. coiored. % I07 Ea II
Fifteenth Street, South Richmond was
dangerously II not fatally wounded
East night when ne wa stabbed In the
abdomen by negro with whom he
'quarreled. He was slashcd completely
across the body with a hutcher.knifc
and was unconscious when Amhu-
lance Surgeon DogEett arrived lie
was removed 10 the city Hospital
where II was. said that his CONDITION
was serious.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
Fined For Selling Ii,u.r

Wilbur Grant, the crippled man Az
rested sunday by Policemen Tignor.
Manoley and Thurman on charge ~,
selling liquor without Uccus. vas
fined 500 and costs in tho police Cour,
Yesterday. The man noted an arpo.l
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07

Evan z. Chcstcrman. sccretary Of
the state Department %. Education.
has gone 10 Scotttvill.. wher. he viii
spend brief vacation HI will re-
turn to tho city shortly betor. the
opening ~ the next school term.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
CONFERENCE CALLED ny
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

The meeting was decided upon last
week by the Chamber OF Commerce
when il became known that army en-
Sineers in charge of the work on the
James River intend to recommend to
the government that no further appro-
priations be made for deepening the
channel. The conference will be at
tended by Senator'S Swanson and Mar
tin and by CONGRESSMAN Montague.
The city government will be repre-
serted At to-days meeting by Mayor
Ainslic. President Adams. of the Board
OF Aldermen: President Peters. of the
Common Council: City Engineer Boil
ling and a subcommittee from the
Council Committee on Dock, River and
Harhor Samuel T Morgan, Frank d.
Williams and John c. Freeman have
been designated by the chamber 10 lay
its claims before the government Off
Gals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
brought Here for Execution.

The next legal execution in Virgin
Will take place at the state Pcniten-
tiary September a. Sherman Stanncld.
convicted and sentenced in the Circuit
Court of Pittsylvania County, is TO be
electrocu;ed for criminal assault, the
victim being a little white girl OF that
county.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
Cousins on Vacation.

Policeman J. c.. Cousins with Harry
Adlanski. yesterday left for Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York to spend
his furlough. They will be away about
ten days and will visit several of the
better known Northern resorts while
on the trip.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
Charged with Theft OF wntch.

Pearl Jones. colored. was arrested
yesterday by Policemen Wills and
Dunn on charge OF stealing watch
from Rowland Jones. The woman will
he arraiEned in the Police Court to-
DAY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-07
Jailed For Theft of nnhy c1o,h.,

Mertie Scott. colored was sentenced
TO thirty days in Jail. yesterday, by Jus
tice Crutchhcld when convicted OF steal
ing several articles OF baby clothes
from G. w. SchwarZchild Detective
Thurman arrested the woman.