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The Washington herald., 1915-01-19

This is the last poem of Col. John A.
Joyce, who died yesterday in Providence
Hospital. 1t was received by The Wash
ington Herald last Friday for publication
Col joyce was one of the best-known
and bestowed poets in this part of the
country.
He was born in Kentucky seventy-two
years ago. At the outbreak of the civil
war he FASTENED TO join the Northern
army. His father and brothers went to
fight in the army of the Confederacy
Col. Joyce. at the close OF the civil war,
took up the study Of law in the office
Of Senator Allison. He was at that time
a personal friend of President Lincoln.
Col. Joyce had lived in Washington ever
since the close OF the civil war For many
years he had been employed by the Treas
ury Department. He was the author of
nearly twenty books and volumes of
poetry. Remember the Maine, was writ
ten by him.
Col. Joyce was one of the most univer-
sally known and loved men in Washing
ton. He was memb>c of all the Masonic
fraternal organizations, OF the Legion of
Honor, and of the c. A. r
The funeral will be held Thursday aft
ernoon at 2 o'clock in the undertaking
establishment Of S. II. Hines and Son,
MS Fourteenth street northwest.
Col. Joyce is survived by two daughters.
Mrs. William Dunkerley. Of California,
and Miss Libby Joyce. of this city,
The Washington herald., 1915-01-19
Purely Personal.

Mrs. Hampton Garry. with her two
children, arrived in Washington re-
Gently to join her husband at the Pow
hatan. Mr.. Garry was appointed a So
terested in the work of the association. A
short time ago.
DR.. George W. Leadley has returned
to his duties in the Commerce Build
ing after an illness.
Harry A. NothnaEel, of this city. re-
turned recently from a visit with
friends in Ohio.
Leroy S. Gilman, an employe in the
postoffice, Is in Massachusetts, visiting
his mother.
Mrs E. S. Deveraux. who has been
visiting friends in Washington. has re-
turned to her home in Savannah. Ga.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-19
SHAMES SINNERS

after shot hit the mark. He gave every
one something to think about. / shall
never forget the meeting. and 1 believe
no one else will who was there.
1 question very much IL Mr.. Sunday
today was at his best think he was
conscious of the dignity of the congre-
cation and he gave evidence of nervous
ness and agitation at first. Later he
commanded the situation more naturally.
but manifested marked signs of relief
when the meeting was over.
On the whole, the meeting was a great
success and those who arranged 1t de-
serve creit. Religion received a hearty
Endorsement, as did Mr.. Sunday. too.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-19
START PANIC AT KEITH's,
Tiger and Leopard Fight on StaEe
Frightening Audience

near-panic resulted in Keith's The
ater at the afternoon performance yes
terday when a tiger and leonard in the
midst of an act began fighting. The
snarls Of the graphing animals showed
the audience they were in deadly combat.
A rush was begun for exits
The people forgot that heavy iron bars
separated the animals from the audi
torium and the recent episode in a New
York theater was still in their minds.
Safety first was the motto
The furry lasted but a few seconds.
The keepers of the animals got them un-
der control. The only damage avs the
scratches received by the animals.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-19
Found Wounded by Bullet.

A man giving the name Of Hugh Smith.
his age as twenty-seven, and his home
as Summer Duck, Va, was taken to
Emergency Hospital last night with a
bullet wound in his left arm. He said it
was self-iniicted. Dr. William L. Kelly,
of Emergency Hospital. got him at Wash
ington Barracks where he had been car
ried by friends, who found him in George
town
The Washington herald., 1915-01-19
Patriotic Society Meets.

Alfred Barber Dent read a paper on
'Heraldry Of Colonial Times" at a meet
ing Of the District Society of Colonial
Wars, last night. James Taylor Tupper
spoke on BENJAMIN Franklin and Gen.
Israel Putnam. whose birthdays were
observed yesterday. Rene Bache, a di-
rect descendant of Benjamin Franklin,
was guest at the meeting.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-19

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-19
COL. JOHN A. JOYCE
dies in HOSPITAL
Washington Poet. Veteran of Civil
War and Beloved by Many. Ex-
pires at Seventy-twoYears.
OAK HILL.

OAK HILL.
Let me re- where SInrisn linze-S
Meath the waving willow shade.
Where the morn with devy fingers
STrnkleS diamonds oer the glade.
L~t NE rest with Tiolets blooming
In the sUnnEtime of the year.
Where the forget me -nots are shining
BY the oaks that murmur near.
Where the brilliant birds are singing
O'eT the flowers above my tomb
And the mAtin bells are ringing
Mortals to celestial bloom.
LIT me rest where human vnicrs
Sound around nv shaft and bust.
SAVING that loved my fellows
Ever fIll Of faith and trIst.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-19
Napoleon a Hitter.

He discussed many OF the great figures
Of history and showed how their words
and deeds were Incompatible with those
Of Jesus Christ. He talked OF Shake
speare. Milton. Cromwell Washington.
Napoleon. Socrates. Caesar. Mohammed.
Buddha CONTIGUOUS. and other famous
figures of world history. and his hrst
picturesque expression was made in our
suing this line Of thought
TT I had lived in Napoleons day
would have followed his star said the
evangelist ''for he could hit the ball.
He told the audience that no man truly
lived until he believed in God. and that
religion was the only force that would
reEenerate the soul.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-19
Some Would Cruelty
Jesus Tomorrow" Says
Sunday Before 5000

Baseball Extoled as the Ceanes Game in America by
Evangelist, Who Once Was Player Sabbath Pastime
Wrongful However, He Declares Where Would You
Like to Be if Jesus Came to Town." He Asks-"At
Sunday Theater Watching Women with Hardly
Enough on to Make the Tail of Kite?"
The Washington herald., 1915-01-19
Turks Evacuate Adrianonls.

Athens, Jan. -1S.-It was announced
here today that the Turks have com
pletely evacuated Adrianopl0-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-01
From Nov. 10th to Dec. 4th, 1915
BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE

WEE WILL TAKE orders for the installation of Electric Wiring
W. complete with Fixtures Shades, and Mazda Lamps Six
w Room House-(or of any house, -for6aEAA
Extra Outlets and Fixtures installed proportions WUH
To taking advantage of this offer will elyZV
furnish Glib Electric for 50 also Electric Bell
with Push Buttons installed complete for S175 During this time
We Offer Reduction ON All Electrical Supplies
and Equipment in showrooms.
THIS is AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE YOUR
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
We complete for the Repairing Charging and
of Storage We also carry full line of Automobile Supplies
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-01
ESTATE OF JOSEPH M. DALEY
WILLIAM e. DALEY, RUTH A.
GALLEY AND ISABELLE A.
DALEY.

State OF Vermont.
District OF Bennington, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for
the District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the es.
tate OF Joseph NJ. DALEY, William Il.
Daley, Ruth A. Daley and Isabelle
"A Daley, minors, OF SALISBURY. in
said District.
GREETING:
WHEREAS, application in writing
hath been made to this Court by TIE
Guardian of the aforesaid minors, for
license to mortgage the real estate
of said minors. pursuant to the proyi-
sions OF No. 10 of the Public Acts of
1909.
Whereupon, the said Court appoint
ed and assigned the 9Th day of Dec
ember. A. D., 1915, at the Probate
Office in Bennington, in said District,
to hear and decide upon said applica-
ton, and ordered that public notice
thereof to be given to all persons in
terested therein, by publishing this
order three weeks successfully in the
Bennington Evening Banner, a news
paper published at Bennington in said
District, which circulates in the
neighborhood OF those persons inter
ested therein all which publications
shall be previous to the time appoint
ed for the hearing.
Therefore, your are. hereby notified
to appear before said Court, at the
time ana place aforesaid, then and
there in said Court, to object to. the
granting of such license, il you see
cause.
Given under my hand at Benning-
ton, in said District, this oath day of
November, A. D., 1915.
Amy H. Harbour, Register.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-01
WILL PRuNE CHARITY BUDGET
Governors Conference Likely TO Cut
Construction Estimates.

Albany, Nov. Is William 4. Nal
lery, Jr.. f-csl Supervisor OF State
Charities. has asked Governor Whit
mans budget conference for $1,000
G5s for the institutions under his SUI
pervision for the fiscal year begin
ming Oct. /, 1916. This is ssS6,l77
more than the appropriations for this
year. The proposed increase is for
construction and repair work, which
Supervisor Mallory estimates at ST.
$50, $50 for the coming year, as
against $4,000 approved by Cover
nor Whitman last May. The Cover
Lor's budget conference undoubtedly
will endeavor to keep down this ap-
preparation to last years amount or
Whereabouts, effecting a saving of
about Sl,140,000. Twenty charitable
institutions come under Mr.. MaIlerys
supervision.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-01
WINTER CARE OF HENS.

1t is easier To keep the hens quarters
clcau than il is to fight disease.
Ncntilale the henhOuSe
/ Sc wire nests. even II OF home man
ufacture. Once month burn the
straw, wipe the wire freely with kero-
sene (coal oiD and put in fresh straw.
Use the drop board scraper every
day.
Have the floor clean and dry under
the litter.
Warm the drinking water a little II
there is any chillness in the air
Be generous with your sour milk.
Watch the hens for superiluous fat
Provide plenty Of dry earth and coal
ashes where the hens may dust them
selves, and there is little danger OF
body hce in clean house.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-01
MESSAGE OF JOY 70
CATARRH sufferers
Hyome Guaranteed by w. L. Gokay
to Relieve or Money Refunded.

to Relieve or Money Refunded.
The popularity and increase in
sales of Hyomei here in Bennington
are unique in the annals of medicine.
Such astonishing successes have
been made by this remarkable rem,
edy that the proprietors have autho-
rized w. l.. Gokay to sell every pack.
age of Hyomei under an absolute
guarantee that it will knock out ~ca.
tarrh for good 1t it does not the pur
chaser can have his money refunded
by w. L. Gokay.
Hyomei is no ordinary remedy.
1t is pronounced the only method OF
treatment that sends by direct inhala.
ton to the most remote part of the
air passages. balsamic air that de-
stroys all catarrhal germs in the
breathing organs, enriches and puri-
fies the blood with additional ozone,
and gives permanent and complete re
lief from catarrh.
The complete Hyomei outfit is mex
pensive and consists Of an inhaler
that can be carried in the vest peck
ct, a medicine dropper and bottle
of Hyomei The inhaler lasts a life
time and if one bottle does not cure
an extra bottle can be obtained for
trifing sum. It is more economi-
cal than any remedy advertised for
the cure of catarrh and is the only
treatment known to us that follows
nature in her methods of treating di
seases of the respiratory organs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-01
NOTICE

Whereas my wife, Fannie Wyman
Remington has left my bed and
board without due cause or provoca-
ton l hereby forbid all persons har-
boring or trusting her on my account
as shall pay no bills of her contract
ing after this date.
Ralph l.. Remington,
Bennington, VT, Nov. 16, 1915.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-01
DIR, A. z. CUTLER,
Dentist.

All operations performed by the latest pain.
iess methods.
Special attention given to the treatment of
yorhea Alveolaris by the new Emetine treat
n mt.
8 Renninkton, Vt Phone
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
RAIN FINALLY
BRING RELIEF
FROM DROUGHT
INTENSE HOT SPELL FINALLN
BROKEN.

Americus and vicinity had a re-
freshing shower at noon today, the
first in many weeks, and while the
rainfall at this hour is not sufficient
to benefit greatly the parched crops,
it has broken the long spell and heav-
ier rains are predicted. Relief from
the intense heat is afforded. and that
in itself is Godsend, with the tenn
perature around the hundred mark
for ten days past. Gardens are burn
ed up already, but rain now will ben
eft considerably the cotton and corn
crops, peas, cane and hay Heavy
rains are reported today over south
Georgia, while at Tampa last night
there was cloudburst with precipi-
tation of thirteen inches rain
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
BUICK
MAKES RECORD
TRIP SOUTHWARK
COMES $500 MILES AND ONLY 4
PUNCTURE.

After stop of three days in Amer
icus, where he came upon business,
Mr.. H. o. Reeve and son, H. o. Reeve,
Jr., left today for points in south
Georgia, and after a stay of a few
days there will return leisurely %
their home in the north Mr.. Reeve
as special representative of the Nd
tual Benefit Life Co., of Newark, is a
well known and frequent visitor in
Americus, where his company has ex-
tensive interests, and this time made
the trip aboard his six-cylinder Buick,
starting from Binghamton, N. Y, and
coming by circuitous route a distance
of nearly $500 miles. Upon this long
trip the car did splendid work and
has only one puncture upon an old and
worn tire charged to it. The entire
trip to the South and return home, NJ.
Reeve states, will show a total of T.
900 miles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
YOUNG LADY DIES
At HOME IN ELLAV|LLE.
MISS ETHEL BERTA NNEILL DIES
AT HOME In ELLAyHLE,
Especial to Times-Recorder.) J

Especial to Times-Recorder)
ELLAVILLE, Ca, Aug. 3-Miss
Ethel Berta McNeill, aged 10, daugh-
Ter # Mr.. and Mrs ]. D. McNeill, died
here this morning after an illness of
three weeks.
She was member of the Baptist
church and one of Ellaville's brightest
young ladies. A large circle Of
friends join. with her family In
mourning her untimely death.
The funeral services will be held at
the Ellaville Baptist church at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. Gull
beTson, of Shellman, will officiate. In
terment will be at the Ellaville GENE
terry.
Besides her parents, the deceased is
survived by two sisters, Misses Katie
and Doyie Mcneil, and one brother, c.
C. Mcneil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
BRASS BAND
READY FOR
WOW. TRIP
AMERICUS CHAMBER 0F COM
MERGE BAND WILL GO WITH
AMERICUS BOOSTERS TO HAWk-
INSvILLE ON THURSDAY-GOOD
MUSIC ASSURED CITY

The Americas Chamber of Commerce
Band was organized Monday night ard
will accompany the Americas delega-
tion to the w. o. w. log rolling 1T
Hawkinsville Thursday. Every mem
Der of the organization is an expert
enced musician. This will enable them
to start playing Immediately
Headquarters for the band have been
fitted up in the Chamber of Commerce
builling. j. F. Kodatt, band leader
of thirty years experience. will have
charge of the organization. The firs.
practice will be held tonight at 1880
At present the band will be twelve
piece organization. but finally other
musicians will be added and the size
of the band increased. Just now it is
limited to twelve, as Mr.. Kodatt wants
only experienced musicians to start
out with. Later, he will instruct ary
that want to join the band.
The following members vert en-
rolled, and will play the instruments
preceding their names:
Drum Major-O. C. johnson.
Solo Cornet-J. F. Kodatt
First Cornet-C. A. Ames.
Clarinet-Jerre Kodatt.
Alto Horn-Anthony Kodatt
Alto Horn-Helen Kodatt.
Tenor Horn-Emil Kodatt.
Baritone Horn-J H. Price.
Trombone Horn-Frank Stapleton.
Tuba Horn--J II. Darden.
Snare Drum-Merrill Wheatley.
Symbols-B. H. Hawkins.
Bass Drum-Welber B. Smith.
Officers for the band organization
were chosen as follows
Leader. F. Kodatt.
President-H. o. Jones.
President-Herbert Hawkins.
Secretary y-Treasurer-E. H. Hyman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
VISITING HOME
AFTER ABSENCE
SEVERAL YEARS

Americus friends of Mai. James ".
Furlow, q. s. A., are extending him a
welcome to his former home, where ne
has come to spend vacation of sew
eral weeks, having arrived yesterday
from Galveston, where his regiment
has been stationed for more than two
years, including the several months
service at Vera Cruz. This is Major
Furlow's first visit to Americas in
nearly five years and, quite naturally,
he is delighted to be among his friends
again after this prolonged absence.
Major Furlow talks interestingly upon
conditions in Mexico as he saw them
there, and Of the existing situation as
well, and expresses the hope that the
present threatening situation VIII
be adjusted without cle-sh Of arms
with Uncle Sam
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
VILLA AND LANSING
IN WORDY ARGUMENT
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D c., Aug. 3.-Sec-
retary Lansing announced today that
representations had been made to the
Villa government in Mexico protesting
against the confiscation of the property
of foreigners in Chihuahua, and that
Villa had replied that property taven
over by his faction would be paid for
in due time This action, it is be-
lieved, will have it's effect upon future
communicating" of private property
in Mexicco, much complaint having
arisen from indiscriminate seizures ia
recent months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
ALLIES BUSY
IN THE WEST
OFFENSIVE
HAS BEGUN
BRITISH ARMY STARTS OFFEN-
SIYE AGAINST GERMANS NEAR
YPRES-BELGIANS ARE AIDING
TOMMY ATKINS In EFFORT TO
DRAW GERMAN ATTENTION
FROM RUSSIAN ALLIES FIGHT
ING IN THE FAR EAST
(By Associated Press.)

AMSTERDAM, Aug 3.-Heavy fight
ing is in progress along the British
front near Ypres today, according to
a telegram from Courtra, near the
Belgian border.
Heavy explosions and the detonatipg
sounds of artillery fire can be dis
tinctly heard there hourly. being fol-
lowed quickly by steady stream Of
wounded from the vicinity of Hoege.
most of the casualties sustained are
shrapnel wounds indicating the Ger
mans are being shelled heavily with
explosive shells and canister.
The offensive movement developing
today is generally taken as part of
the British, French and Belgian plan
to cooperate with their Slav allies in
the east, the probable intention being
to compel Germany to divert troops
now operating in the east to western
battlefelds, rather than determination
to force Teuton retreat through
Belgium at this time.
King Albert sBelgian army is assist
ing the British bravely in pushing the
present offensive move.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
ONE KILLED;
THREE INJURED
At ARSENAL
(By Associated Press.)

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. 3.-Ore
man was killed and three others Sc
riously injured by the explosion of an
experimental bomb in course of de.
velopment at the frankfort arsenal
here today The explosion occurred
in the "bomb-proof" department of
the arsenal, and other portions of The
works were not injured.
1t is understood the explosion was
caused by experimenting on high-ex-
plosive shells, but authorities at the
arsenal decline to discuss the acc;-
dent. An official investigation of he
occurrence will be made, however.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
UNCLE SAM To
CONTROL SALES OF
MEXIC STORES
(By Associated Press !

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Aug. 3.-Tae
department of state this morning re
ceived a communication from Special
Agent Carothers in Mexico. asking
that representatives of the United
States be placed at each store in Mex
leo City to see that merchants do not
make over Is per cent. on their sales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
(By Associated Press.)

y (By Associated Press.) =
= Ell PASO, Tex, Aug. 3-Gen- 4
= eral Villa today denies that he :
\ said on Saturday IF the United =
= States don't like my actions it =
= can go to hell George Caroth- \
= ers special agent of the govern \
= ment today substantiated his :
= statement by saying that he was :
+ in a room next to Villas at the \
\ time it is alleged the Mexican =
= made his broad assertion, and =
= that he did not make such a :
\ statement. =
A L u Il 4 /
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
FIFTEEN MEX|CANS
KILLED IN BATTLE
WITH !. S. CAVALRY
(By Associated Press.)

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Aug. 3d.
Twelve or fifteen Mexican bandits are
reported to have been killed during
running fight with United States cav
alrymen and American possemen north
of here today One soldier was killed
and three of the possemen wounded
during the fight, details of which are
unknown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
Lost Baby--
False Teeth
(By Associated Press,)

ATLANTA, Ga, August 3.-Among
the articles advertised as Lost" III
Atlanta last week and reported to po-
lice headquarters were baby and a
set of false teeth.
Many Of the lost articles are left on
street cars, and almost as many are
recovered from the Office at Five Points
as from the police departments,
whittier articles lost on the street are
supposed to be turned in by the find
ers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
STAND DEATH
LIST REACHES 981
(By Associated Press.)

CHICAGO. H., Aug. 3.-Nine hun
dred and eightyone perished when
the Eastland sank, according to fig
ures given out by the Western Elec-
trio company today. Eight hundred
and thirty-eight of the victims have
been identified. Two remain to be
identified. One hundred and farty-one
are reported missing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
COTTON MARKET QUIET
WITH No NEW BALES

The Americas warehouses presented
scenes of little activity today. No 9th 9r
new bales than those reported have
been received, but the weekend will
witness the marketing of not few
others. The futures market is quiet
today with December contracts quot
ed at 9.62 cents at noon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
(By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. "a
comprehensive course which all the
nations of Latin America will be asked
to approve, will be outlined when the
ambassadors and ministers from these
nations meet with Secretary of State
Lansing to hear details of Presiden.
Wilson's plan for restoring peace in
Mexico.
The plan contemplates the restora-
ton of constitutional government for
the Mexicans without resorting to
force, if possible, but has in view joint
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
800 ANSWER WIDOWS
AO' FOR A HUSBAND
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

NEW YORK, August 3.-Mrs Martha
Stevens wealthy Brooklyn widow, has
decided to take a whole day off soon
and decide on a husband. It's almost
necessary
She received more than 500 Offers
by mail and her young women assist
ants are cracking under the strain.
Monday she intends to hire and addi-
tional secretary.
Mrs Stevens wanted husband and
she advertised
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
BRITISH GAIN ON PENINSULA;
OCCUPY IMPROVED POSITION
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
LONDON, Aug. 3.-An official an
nouncement this morning says British
troops have gained the Ridge of Gal
lipoli, which gives them an improved
position for continuance Of the Dar-
danelles campaign. Details of fight
ing which forced the Turks to retire
are withheld.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-03
' y
: COMMUNICATION WITH \
= MEXICO CITY RESTROYED y
(By Associated Press.)

Kby ASSUCIdItu FTtSS,J
= WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug 3. =
+ Communication between Vera \
= Cruz and Mexico City has again :
= been restored according to state \
= department advices. Provisions \
: for the relief of starving inhabi- =
= tants reached the capital late =
y yesterday and are being distrib- =
= uted today. y
= \ \ = y \ y \ \ y \ \ \ y !