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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-24
Welcome Addresses Are Made This
Morning at The Rylander
Building
GOVERNOR HARRIS MAKES
RESPONSE TO WELCOME
Over Five Hundred Old Soldiers Are
In The City Now

The Confederate Veterans reunion is
in full swing. Over five hundred
boys in grey" are here to attend the
eighteenth annual reunion of the Geor-
gia division of the U. c. v. The ses-
sions fill the two days of Thursday and
Friday with something doing every
minute.
Promptly at $3.50 o'clock this morn
ing, General Henry T. Davenport,
commander of the Georgia division,
called the reunion to order in the
lower floor of the Rylander building
where the business sessions are being
held. General Davenport's home is in
Americus. and it is fitting honor tha.
he should convene the veterans in their
first session in Americus.
A beautiful prayer was offered by
Lieutenant Colonel Lansing Burrows,
I D., former pastor of the First
Baptist church in this city, and presi-
dent of the Southern Baptist conyen.
ton.
The mighty words of 'How Firm a
Foundation swept through the Ry-
lander building as the veterans and
hundreds of visitors joined in the sing
ing.
General Davenport presented the
speakers during the morning with a
few words of introduction.
The welcome addresses were deliv-
cred:
NJ B. Council, for the veterans.
Thomas o, Marshall, for the city.
E. A. Nisbet, for A. S. Cults Camp
Sons of Veterans, the hosts of the oc-
casion.
Mrs. Frank P Harold, for the Unit
ed Daughters of Confederacy.
Governor Nat E. Harris responded to
the addresses of welcome in the name
Of the Confederate Veterans in which
he is prominent figure. His address
was eloquent and Justify greeted by
applause from the huge assembly.
Brimberry is Acting.
Veteran E. F. Brimberry, of Albany.
f.. acting adjutant general in the place
Of Mayor Bridges Smith, of Macon, who
is i'll and unable to attend the reunion
Adjutant Brimberry presented the re-
mort of Mr.. Smith at the Thursday af-
ternoon session of the reunion, open
irg at 2:30 o'clock.
knight Makes Address.
Lucien Lamar Knight, the state his
,orian, delivered an instructive and
entertaining address during the morn
ING session. He came over last night
from Buena Vista, where he made the
rrincipal address at the unveiling of a
confederate memorial to the heroes of
The SOS.
The official ladies' of the reunion
we're introduced and several appoint
ments we're announced by Commander
davenport.
The "RebeI YELL"
When the strains of Dixie" swept
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the spacious Rylander building by Gut
tcnberger's band, the "rebel yell'' fea-
tured. The lusty veterans cheered
their battle song and were ardent in
the praise of the memories of the War
Between the States.
Many of the younger people who
bad heard the battle cry of the Confed-
eracy were moved to see the veterans
voice their approval by the yell.
Commanders Orders.
Commander Davenport has issued
the following order, which is as fol-
lows
"Attention-Th official ladies OF the
[. D. c., all of the ladies of the
ladies of the five brigades and the
speakers ON the program must be on
the stage Thursday night at S:15
o'clock, at the latest. This an urgent
request. H. T. DAVENPORT,
Commander, Ca, Div, U. c. V.
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STATE AND FO[KSROADS To TAKEA
'OF LESLIE JOIN E|GHT HOUR DAY
i'm BIC REWARDS AND HIGH RATES

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. "a
After President Wilson and commit
tee Of railroad executives gathered in
Washington in connection with the
strike situation, conferred further this
afternoon, the situation was officially
described as follows:
The railroad presidents, or at least
the members of their committee who
conferred with President Wilson, are
willing to accept the eight-hour day.
and in return ask the support of the
Wilson administration in obtaining in
creased freight rates, and the creation
by congress of permanent board to
handle all future labor difficulties that
may arise between the railroads and
their employees. This board, the rain
road executives would be empowered
to prevent strike, at least, until its
investigation of grievances submitted
had been concluded.
Representatives of the men and the
brotherhoods leaders, apparently. re-
garded the proposals fayorably when
informed of the status of the negotia-
tions. After seeing President Wilson,
however, the spokesman for the rail-
read executives committee declined to
say whether the president reported the
railroads employees as prepared to ac-
eept the proposals set before them by
the president.
President Wilson, it is generally un-
derstood, feels certain degree Of sym
rathy with the railroads counter de
mands, but no definite announcement
Of his position regarding the proposed
increase in freight rates and the crea-
tion of a permanent commission to
handle labor problems of transporta-
ton companies has not yet been au-
thorized.
The nature of Commissioner Cham
bers' communication is being kept se-
oret this afternoon, but it is known
that after visiting the brotherhood
chiefs, Chambers saw the railroad ex-
ecutives and then discussed the situa-
ton again with President Wilson.
Following this conference at the
White House this afternoon, it was off,
eially announced the president h&a
arranged to again see the railroad ex-
.ecutives Immediately. The announce
ment was quickly followed by reports
that a settlement of the strike was in
sight, but these reports could not be
officially confirmed at $3.50 O'Clock this
afternoon.
Early this afternoon A. B. Garrett
son, head of the Order of Railway Con-
ductors and spokesman for the Broth
erhood chiefs said the Chamber COM
munication certainly was not depress-
ing" Signs of unrest among the rep
resentatives of the railroad workers
have quickly disappeared today. and
there are renewed indications on every
hand that the railroad will agree To
some proposal which will include the
Inauguration of the eight-hour day In
a manner satisfactory to the employees
committee. There remains little doubt
al this time that the collateral issues
presented in connection with the de-
raand for an eight-hour day viii hardly
be definitely settled at this time, bu.
these are to be made the subject of
deep investigation by some specially
constituted commission.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-24
.AMER|CUs MEETING
ALBANY IN GAMES

Promptly at o'clock the baseball
game between Americas ana Albany
a. Dudley Field, was called. A large
crowd had gathered to witness the fray
and the veterans attending the reunion
were admitted free.
Wolfe and Pierre drew the honors as
the battery in beginning the session for
Americas, while Dugglesby and Kim
ball opened as the mates for Albany.
This is the second game of the three
battle series.
The squads from which the lineup
was selected is:
AMERICUS- Griffin 1b; Webb, 2b;
Byerly, Sb; Lane, ss; Mathews, If;
Stevens, CT; Brinson, rf; Pierre, Hooks
C; Wolfe, Johnson and Pantone, p.
ALBANY-Owens, 2b; Gortatowsky
2b; Virgins, SIS; Lockett, II; Geiger
of; Fountain, rf; Kimball c; Lippitt
Jones, Slappey, p; Dugglesby, p or lib.
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An Untrue Poll.

Governor Harris stated that the
story of a poll on the train coming
to the reunion by Confederate veterans
in an Atlanta morning daily, was the
worst feature which had happened
thus far in his campaign. The story
was denounced as incorrect by many
veterans, and many stories have been
reported to the Times-Recorder office
by veterans which say that the vast
majority on every train were loud in
their support of Governor Harris for
reelection.
Almost unanimous is the fiattering
assurance of support which have been
accorded Governor Harris by the vet
Grams during his stay in Americus.
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The Official Program For The
Two Days Reunion In Ame,icus

$50 p. m. Reception to Official La
dies by Americas Chapter, Daughters
Of Confederacy, at Windsor Hotel.
Evening Session, S:15 p. m. Address,
Miss Mildred Rutherford, of Athens.
historian general, U. D. G.
10 p. m. Confederate Veterans Ball
Grand March led by Gen. H. T. Dav-
export, commander Georgia Division,
and Mrs. F. P. Harold, president of
Americus Chapter, U. D. c.
Fridays Program.
The program for Friday is:
10000 a. m. Assemble for parade.
10:30 a. m. Grand parade.
100 p. M Barbecue.
Afternoon Session, 2:30 >. m. Con-
vention called to order by Commander
h. /. Davenport.
Invocation, Lieut.. Col. Lansing Bur-
rows.
Recitation, Miss Lorene Roberts, OF
Albany.
Music.
800 p. m. Business session. Reports
of committees.
Music.
Selection of next place of meeting.
election of officers
Music. Song, God Be With You Till
We Meet Again" Benediction.
Convention adjourns.
$3.50 D. m. Reception to Official La
dies by Council of Safety Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution
at residence of Mrs. E. A. Hawkins, or
East Church street
$50 to $50 D. m. Concert by Gut
tenberger band.
1O:sO p. m. Sons of Veterans Ball.
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The official program of the two
days meeting OF the Georgia Division
of United Confederate Veterans is as
follows:
Program For huIsday.
The official program for the opening
cay which is Thursday is:
Morning Session, $50 a. m. Con-
vention called to order by Commander
IL T. Davenport.
Hymn, How Firm a Foundation, y
by the Assembly.
Invocation, Lieut.. Col Lansing Bur.
lows.
Music.
Welcome Address in Behalf Of Con-
.ederate Veterans, NJ. B. Council, of
Americus.
WtlCUluS AQuiSoS III DtHdll vi liz
City of Americas, T. 0. Marshall, CT
Americus.
Welcome Address in Behalf of A. S.
Quits Camp, Sons of Veterans, e. A.
,,isbet, of Americus.
Welcome Address, in Behalf of U. D.
e., Mrs. Frank P. Harold, of Ameri.
fEs.
Response, Gov N. E. Harris.
Music.
1O:45 a. m. Business session; an
nouncement of Committees; introduc-
ton of Official Ladies.
II a. m. Address, Lucien L. knight,
Of Atlanta.
Afternoon Session, 2:9O p. m. Busi-
ness session. Report of Division Ad-
jutant General.
400 p. m. Address, Col. w. B. Bur-
roughs, Of Brunswick; Address, Maj
NJ V. Calvin, of Waycross.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
GIFTS FROM IRREGULAR"
TREE, Y. w. C. A. PLAN
Attractive Christmas Program to In
clude Storytelling Hour,
Games, Refreshments.

An attractive program for Christmas
day at the Young Women's Christian
Association building, 14th and streets
northwest, has been arranged. The
building is to be open from 8 o'clock
in the afternoon until 9 o'clock In the
evening. A story telling hour is to be
held under the direction of Mrs. Agnes
Nelson Lamb and Miss Grace Bromley
is to speak.
A feature Of the day will be the dis
tribution Of gifts from a regular"
Christmas tree. The tree and gifts are
to be given by the Bible Students Club
The Alumni Club of the high schools
is to be in charge of the serving of
refreshments. Miss Katherine Raber
is in charge of the general arrange
ments. and Miss Ellamay Blakemore
will be in charge of the games.
Miss May Scofield of Eastern High
the High School Council of Friendship
Clubs at a meeting yesterday. About
120 girls from the clubs of the FIVE
high schools were present.
After the business meeting luncheon
was served. during which stunts" by
the various clubs were given. Miss
Scofleld was toastmistress, and toasts
were given by Misses Airline Baker.
Ethel Johnson, Ruth Clayton and Helen
Hughes. The lunch was served by the
club leaders. each dressed in a cos
tune representing a country in which
the Y. w. c. A. has branch.
Miss Helen Hughes and Miss Ruth
Keeney were in general charge Of yes
terday's program.
Evening star., 1916-12-10

Industrial week ought to be adequate
to the making of a good living. and
that two days might be given definitely
to the making of a good life. AS our
higher life does not consist in the
abundance of the things that we pos
sess. is it not reasonable for us to
have two days of the week for rest,
recreation, self-culture, social service
and public worship? We are told that
this general question is receiving no
little attention in the business and in
dustrial world.
Important movements of church uni
fication in America have advanced dur
ing the last four years, and will have
far-reaching effect upon the mission
field, according to the commission on
foreign missions which reported today.
The report is an exhaustive review OF
mission work abroad. laying stress
upon the great advance that has been
made In cooperation. Discussing
church union the commission says:
The proposed union of the Metho-
dist Presbyterian and Congregational
churches in Canada will not only deep
ly influence the home mission policy
and situation in Canada. but will deep
ly affect foreign missions in many
fields. The movement toward the uni
fication of Methodism will completely
change the missionary situation in
Latin America and Asia and Africa,
and is rightly stirring profoundly the
thought of the missionary leaders"
Evening star., 1916-12-10
MARINE DRAFrsMEN BANQUET.
Hear National President Tell of
Society's Growth.

Growth of the American Society of
Marine Craftsmen to its present mem
bership of more than 1900. with nine
teen branches located in cities all the
way from the Atlantic to the Pacific
and touching the shores of the great
lakes, was described by G. w. Nus
baum, national president, and also
president of the Washington Navy
Yard branch Of the organization. at the
fourth annual banquet of that branch
at the Hotel Continental last night.
The POSTMASTER was w. c. Thorn.
George Thorne, vice president of the
navy yard branch, spoke on the topic.
'Economics' and ]. C. Darnall spoke
on MY Trip to Frisco" Musical num-
bers were given by H. H. Cummings.
II. A. Kruger and l. M. Streamer, with
L A. Van Loock at the piano. The
following members Of the organtza-
tion were present:
H. J. Biondi. H. L Boesch, w: p.
G. A. Chadwick. A. H. Chase, j. A.
Crockett, S. c. Cross, ]. H. Curry. H. H.
Cummings. A. v. Curtis. J. c. Darnall.
Disney. r. o. Eliason, w. R. Ellis, G.
S. Foreman, H. K. Griffith, A S. Hal
sey. J. S. Hardester, R. Hazel. c. w.
ingram. G. E. James. E. j. Kaiser, W.
]. Kellinger. G. A. Knox. F. H. Kra-
Mccormick, J. H. Mittendorf, G. w.
Nusbaum. D. H. Oertly, T. S. OHal-
loran, G. W. Orem. F. P. Peel c. R.
Perry, ]. F. RAIDER, w. E. Rose. S. A.
Sanders, H. J. Schneider. H. N. Scho-
]. A. Svejda, ]. j. Talcott, w. c. Thorn,
George Thorne, L. Van Loock. Charles
Walsh. J. w. Webb, r. NJ. Wills. F. L.
Strawn and w. Burrell.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
fewer MAIL FRAUDS,
is SOLICITORS REPORT
w. n. Lamar Says Swindlers Have
Learned That Punishment Is
Sure and Swift.

Stating that the campaign entered into
by the Post Office Department to bar the
mails to swindlers of various types has
past year. w. H. Lamar. solicitor for the
Post Office Department. announces a
material decrease in the number of
schemes of a palpably fraudulent char
acter conducted through the mails, in
his annual report.
Mr.. Lamar says in part: "Swindlers
have learned that prompt and effective
action Is taken against them when they
attempt to operate such schemes. In
addition to this, such schemes are be-
coming more Improbable every day by
reason of the publicity being given to
the action of the department.
THE activity Of the department in
prohibiting the use of the mails for
the conduct Of fraudulent schemes has
become generally known to the public,
with the result that this Office is food
ed with complaints against alleged
fraudulent schemes from all sections OF
the country. 1t is difficult to handle all
of these in an efficient way with the
present force.
1.-The movement for truthful advertis-
ing among publishers of newspapers
and periodicals and advertising clubs
and associations, to which reference
was made in my last annual report, has
This Office has lent every proper as
sistance to the movement by keeping
in touch with its leaders. supplying
them with information with reference
to fraud orders and acting upon COM
plants filed by them. The movement
has been encouraged from its inception
by this Office, in the realization that
practically every fraudulent scheme
depends upon false advertisements, and
that the withdrawal Of such means OF
reaching the public would greatly
handicap their operation. This cam
paign for truthful advertising is re-
sulting in great change in the nature
of advertisements carried by many
newspapers and periodicals and in the
conservative tone which is becoming g
more and more characteristic of the
advertising of legitimate business. Its
effect is also to be seen in the fraudu-
lent advertising laws which have re-
Gently been passed by many state legis-
latures and by Congress In legislatine
for the District of Columbia"
The solicitor further reports that:
THE lottery statutes have also been
strictly enforced
The law authorizing the Postmaster
General to grant leave of absence with
full pay to certain classes of postal
employees injured while on duty and
to pay the sum of $4,000 to the legal
| representatives Of such employees killed
while on duty has been administered
| In such a manner as to give effect to
its humane purpose"
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to
the health department within the last twenty
four hours:
Mary Suit, SO years, 1885 New Jersey avenue
northwest.
Margaret p. D.. Riesterer, 20 months. 80A
Maryland avenue southwest.
VILLA A. Doleman, 55 years. Emergency Hos
pital.
Island avenue northwest.
Ann Dove 10 years, 20l5 Benning road.
Charles b. Craig, "a years, 301S Dumbarton
avenue northwest.
Christana HesseI. IT years, 4oG 10Th street
southeast
Winifred o'Connor, rs years, 141S Belmont
street northwest.
Margaret A. Hall, "a years, 716 Monroe street
northeast.
Robert Tuckson. 81 years. Washington Asylum
Hospital.
Anna Gardiner. As years, 1881 10th street
northwest.
John simms. 81 years. 5 Gessford's court
southeast.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
MASQUERADE BALL HELD.
Miss Kathryn Drain and M. M
Peasly Are Awarded Prizes.

A masquerade ball was held last night
in the rooms of the National School of
Fine and Applied Arts. 1905 Pennsylva-
MIA avenue northwest No costume was
supposed to cost more than 81. Miss
Kathryn Drain received the first prize
for women. and NJ. NJ. Peasly received
the first prize for masculine attire.
Other awards were made to Miss Doro-
thy Ashley, Miss Ranger. Miss Black,
Miss Louise Rochen, Miss Vera Phillips
Miss Allen and Overton Colbert. Miss
Charlotte Hogan danced pas seul.
Others present and dancing in costume
were: Miss Margaret Cutler. Miss Kath-
eryn Clarke Miss Marion Watson, NJ ss
Gertrude Carpenter, Miss Edith Mosher.
Miss Katharine Sewell. Miss Constance
Browne, Miss Richardson. Miss Dorothy
bennett. Miss Rheland Gray. Miss Boyd,
Miss Vale, Miss Dorothy Dent. Miss Ro-
bette. Miss Taylor. Miss Marguerite
Block and s. A. Crawford, Charles
Hoover. J. R. Allen. L. Janof, NJ. F. Max
WELL Robert L. Davidson, c. A. Mar
baugh, o. R. Green, Parker Ellis, Storm
Street and r. vi. Thinker.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
BURT T. AMOS ARRESTED.
Charged With False Pretenses in
Check Transaction.

Burt T. Amos. forty-three years old.
254s 18th street. yesterday afternoon
appeared in Police Court and fur
nished $500 bond for his appearance
in court to answer a charge Of false
pretenses. He was charged on COM
plaint of Grafton & Son, Incorporated,
with having passed a worthless check
for $25 on the firm.
The check. it was stated. was pre-
sented in payment of a bill for SIS
1t was accepted. it is stated, and the
warrant alleges that it was worthless
Detectives Springmann and Hughlett
Investigated the complaint and made
an unsuccessful effort to find Amos
Inspector Grant. chief Of detectives,
was told that the amount of the check
was rendered the Grafton firm after
the check was accepted. It was re-
fused. however. he was told. and the
warrant issued. The case will be
called for trial in Police Court in a
few days.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
CAPT. W. H. RAYMOND DIES.
Won Medal of Honor for Gallantry
at Gettysburg.

Capt. William H. Raymond. a con-
gsessional medal of honor man, died
at his residence, 1o3 Rhode Island ave-
nue. northwest, Thursday. He was
seventy-three years old and had been a
resident Of Washington since 1900,
when he was appointed clerk in the
census bureau. Funeral services are to
be held at lexington Presbyterian
Church at / o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Interment is to be in Arlington ceme-
terry.
Capt Raymond was a veteran of the
civil war, and won his medal of honor
for gallantry in action at Gettysburg.
He leaves three children, Mrs. Leonard
Mott of New York, Albeit F.sRaymond
of Pittsburgh. Pa, and Sarah A. Ray
mond of this city.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
WOULD KEEP U. S. COAL LANDS.
Consulting Board Advises They Be
Held for Navy.

NEW YORK, December 9.-The fes-
olutions urging that the nation hold
title to fuel reserves for the navy's
use were adopted by the naval con-
sulting board at a meeting here today.
attended by Thomas A. Edison. How
ard E. Coffin, Hudson Maxim and 9TH
ers. The document was sent to the
Navy Department.
Mr.. Edison submitted a report as
chairman of the laboratory committee
outlining the committees problems in
the task of selecting site for the
boards naval laboratory. The report
showed that the committee visited
more than sixty cities. Discussion as
to the most available site was deferred
until q late afternoon session.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
GIFTS At FAIRGROUNDS
FOR HOSPITAL CHILDREN
Toys Made by Juvenile Workers of
City to Garry Message Of
Cheer for Christmas.

There are two hundred and fifty-eight
children confined in Washington hos
pitfalls. according to statistics gathered
nior League under the direction of
Miss Marie Peary. chairman Of the
committee. Each Of these children
will be visited before Christmas and
will receive toys made byethe children
Of the Washington Fairgrounds.
Miss Peary reported yesterday to Mrs.
Susie Root Rhodes. supervisor Of play
grounds, that there are So children
suffering in Children's Hospital. 8 in
the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat
Hospital, 40 in the Home for Found
lings, is in Freedmen Hospital, 80 in
Garfield Hospital, 2 in George Wash
ington University Hospital, 20 at Prov
idence Hospital and 10 at the Wash
ington Eye. Ear and Throat Hospital.
Members of Committee.
The hospital committee Of the Junior
League is composed of Miss Marie
Peary. chairman, and Misses Elizabeth
and Suzanne Chase. Marjory Helmbold,
Lena Hitchcock, Lydia Clark, Alice
Goodwin. Georgina Schofield, Marie
Sims. Elizabeth Hamilton, Ellie Le-
jeune and Mrs. Thomas Miller.
The toys will be sent from the play
ground office in the District building
to Miss Peary's home. at 1S41 Wyoming
avenue, on December 81. They will
then be sent to the hospitals. The
playground teachers who have charge
of the manufacturing of the toys are
Miss Mabel Towner Of Virginia Avenue.
Miss katherine kail Of Wilcox Park.
Avenue. Miss Ella Gardner and Miss
Florence Chambers of Mount Pleasant.
Miss Maude Parker Of Garfield Park.
Miss Randolph Livingstone of Bloom
ingdale, Miss Katherine g. Whitcomb
of Georgetown. Miss Elizabeth Penny
Of Rosedale. Miss Minnie l. Price of
Willow Tree Park, A. H. Underdown
of Howard and Fred Randall of Car
dozo.
1t has been announced by the play
ground department that in addition to
those confined in the hospitals others
may receive toys on application of
their parents at the Office Of the de-
partment Of Fairgrounds.
Evening star., 1916-12-10
Local Norwegian Society Meets.

A resolution favoring the city OF
Bergen. Norway, as the logical place
for the home Of the .'Normansforbun-
det," instead of the proposed site at
Christiania, was passed last night by
the local Norwegian Society at the
Raleigh Hotel. This resolution is to be
referred to the other Norwegian socte-
ties throughout the country. The
building proposed. in addition 40 being
used as home for the society, is to
be used as stopping place for travel-
ing Norwegians. Wilhelm C. Breiis and
Arthur Gaardsmoe We're admitted to
membership. :.