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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
THE COMMUNIPAW
 ARRIVES SAFELY
Ship Had Been Reported Sunk by
 Submarine

New York, January 1.-The oil tank steamer Communipaw, which was report ed to have been sunk in the Mediterran- can by submarine, arrived here today.
 After leaving Alexandria, the Communi- paw sighted several submarines. Mem bers of the crew declared also that they saw steamer torpedoed by one of these submarines, but did not know her name or nationality. Captain Nordstrom of the Communipaw refused to make any state ment until he had reoprted to the owners of the ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, January 1.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Sunday, slightly colder north portion and at night in south portion; Monday fair.
 Georgia: Fair Sunday; Monday fair colder north and west portions
 Missssippi Fair, somewhat colder Sunday; Monday fair.
 Tennessee: Fair, colder Sunday; Mon day fair, colder east portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
ALABAMA'S COLONY IN WASHINGTON IS
 ALMOST PERMANENT
 DESPITE POLITICS
(COntinued from Page Onee

publican be elected President, the At torney General, of course, would be forced to retire, and perhaps MT. Fitts would return to his native state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations
 during the 24 hours ending at D. m.,
 10th meridian time, January l. 19l6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
THE HOUSE MEMBERS

Dr. and Mrs Abercrombie have apart ments in Falkstone Court Miss Myrl serves as private secretary to her father, and has become highly efficient in the work.
 Judge Almon's secretary is Mrs AL mons sister, Mrs. Curry. After the holi- days Mrs. Amon will be at home in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Local Data

For the "A hours ending at ' p. m., January 1, 1916:
 Highest temperature ............ 6S Lowest temperature 03
 Mean temperature .............. 60 Normal temperature ........... 40 Excess in tempera ture since January l .................. 13
 Rainfall ................. .O6 Total rainfall since January L.. .06
 Deficiency in rainfall since Jan. l. .09
 Relative humidity a. m. .. 69 Relative humidity 12 noon .... 66
 Relative humidity D. m. ..... 80
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
JOHNSTON'S VETERANS

of the late Senator Johnston, inherited three Alabamians who served in the civil war. They are James Marshall well re- membered in Birmingham, a capitol po- liceman; w. H. Holzendorf, a doorkeeper, and L. C. Ramsey, a postoffice attache.
 As de facto members of the colony, Senator Underwood has introduced Mrs. Marion Martin, his secretary, considered one of the most competent women in the service of the government; R. T. Scott, and Eugene Underwood, son of ". T.. Underwood, his nephew. The young men are pursuing law courses in Georgetown and George Washington, and MT. Scott, after taking postgraduate course, will in all proba bility hang out his shngle in the Magic City of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

esting political family having member ship in the colony. His secretary, Cecil A. +SeasleH of Fayette, is a Washington fixture, as much so as Shoomakers CT the monument. l. He is well known, highly in- tellgent, immeasuraby considerate and exerts, it is generally admitted, as much influence on his own account as the aver age member Of the House.
 As chairman of the postoffice and post roads committee. the senator is entitled to clerks and messengers to the number of four. And thus the following Alabama boys are on the payroll of the govern ment: Gunter ORear of Jasper, R. E. Cain of Fayette, Tom Lindsay of Fayette, and Ernest V. Otis of Greensboro. In ad- diton, the senator has found berths for the following other Alabamians: V. H.. Carmichael of Dora, J. W. Andrews uf Northport, J. o. Dorrah of Reform, and B. H. Goodwin of Ozark. Two of them run elevators in the Senate office building, another in the postoffice, and the four tn is a capitol policeman. And all of them, incidentally, are applying themselves for future lives of usefulness, the majority in a local law school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
E-TH|RD OF FORD
 PEACE PARTY OUTS
Unable to Obtain Publicity, Expedition Is Desirous of
 Leaving Copenhagen

Copenhagen, January 1-Via LondonO About one-third of the members of the Ford peace expedition the majority of whom are students, will leave the party at Copenhagen. The remaining members of the party, about 100 Americans, are going to The Hague. The reason assigned for the students action is that it was thought undesirable for them to take the risk of a voyage through the North sea-
 The expedition has obtained informa- tion that it will possibly take six days more time than is usually required for the voyage to The Hague on account of the ship being required to move only in the daytime. Members of the eXpedi- ton express d desire to reach The Hague, as they are unable to obtain publicity or hold meetings in Copenhagen.
 Mayor Lndhagen of Stockholm has ar rived in Copenhagen and joined the party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
LIST GROWS LONG

In all the various departments, one en- counters former residents of Alabama, and it would be of course practically inn possible to lis tthem correctly in one newspaper article. For instance, there is with Mir. Harding, in the role of priva te secretary, Leon Ade'son, who for many years was a familiar figure in and around the First National bank In the depart ment of agriculture, Miss Elzab Shel-
 ley, on a leave of absence, is listed as stenographer. And in that same depart ment is Francis G. Caffey solicitor of the department, who is chiefly engaged, how ever, in New York.
 An interesting Alabamian is Sam Put nam, clerk of the court of claims. He has held his present post for many years and is a Washington fixture. While he has relatives in Alabama, and while he is fond of discussing in reminiscent mood the history and the people of the state, it is probable that he will never return south hunting a residence.
 Ed Elbes, formerly of Decatur, is con nected with the Pan-American union, and Isaac w. Hill, former superintendent of education in Alabama, and one of the best and most favorably known former residents of the state, IS demonstrator Of the club work for the department of ag- 1 riculture. It is said that much of the ] credit due for the medication in the boys 1 and girls of the country of a desire to | band themselves into organizations for l independence through personal work on
 the farms, is generally given him. l Roby Kennedy, formerly of Tuscaloosa,
 is an architect in the treasury depart
 ment, and Ollie Clark of Montgomery, re- gently resigned his position as secretary ] to Congressman Dent, to become reporter
 of the mustoms court of appeals.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19

Portable power plants up to fifty
horsepower that use crude oil for Iuel
/ are coming into common use in France
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19
Arab SOCIAL NEWS

j. E. Pirkle, accompanied by his en-
tire family, left Sunday last in their
new automobile for visit to their old
home in Gainesville, Ga. By making
the trip by auto they can. stop and
visit friends and relatives EN- route,
and also attend the old home church
out in the country so dear to the
heart OF an old resident visiting back
home
Mrs. A. D. Johnson and Miss Linnie
Green visited Ashburn Saturday.
Dr V. Q. Harvard s2ent las week
in Atlanta attending the medical con-
vention lie was joined there by Mrs.
Harvard who has spent the summer
in Calhoun, both returning home Fri
day.
Prof H. Winton Jenkins spent the
week end in Atlanta.
Arab people were much interested
N tho announcement of the approach
ing marriage of Prof. T. c. Smell who
was a resident Of this place several
years ago.
Mrs. Marvin D. Mikel and Miss Mat
tie Kate Barnwoll were shopping in
Ccrdele Monday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. r. A. Bishop, Mrs. Wal
ter Patterson and Miss Pansy Patter-
son attended the picture show in Cor
dele Monday night.
Miss Ruth McWilliams has returned
from Fort Gaines. She was maid of
honor at the marriage of Miss Pearl
Grimsley in Fit. Gaines on the Sth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Stephens and
son Johnny, and W. L. Patterson at
| tended the fair in Douglas last week
NJ. j. Mikel and s. A. Royal are
spending several days in Alabama on
business concerning the boil weevil.
N, D. Harrison and three sons Of
Bap Springs came in to Sunday school
last Sunday and their singing was
enjoyed very much.
Mr. and Mrs Herbert Tabor Of
Gainesville are spending a few days
with F. c.. Tabor
The many friends here of Rev J. N.
Jones and family will be glad to know
they have arrived safe in their new
home at jacksonville, Tenn.
Mr. Grover Fraser of Miller, is
spending the week end with home
folks
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19
Treating SOrehead
: Or Chicken POx
VIM. S. DILTS, Poultry Instructor, Ga.
State College OF Agriculture.

VIM. S. DILTS, Poultry Instructor, Ga.
State College OF Agriculture.
The disease commonly known as
Sore Head or Chicken Pox is very
prevalent in Georgia. 1t first appears
as small, white pimples on the face,
wattles or comb of the bird. These
pimples grow in size and later dark,
hard scab forms. In extreme cases,
the unfeathered portions of the head
are entirely covered and the eyes are
nearly closed. The disease may spread
to other portions of the body.
The whitish pimples should be paint
ed with tincture of iodine and creased
with carbolated vaseline. If the scabs
are dry, they should be removed and
burned.
The following treatment can be used
for building UP the system, thus in
creasing resistance to the disease.
For three days feed the chickens
moist mash each day containing one
third teaspoonful epson salts for ev-
cry fowl in the flock. For the three
days following, feed moist mash con-
tanning one-third teaspoonful sulphur
for every fowl in the flock This treat
ment can then be repeated in this or
der as long as thought desirable.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19
EXCHANGE BANK is
FACTOR OF PROGRESS
DEPOSITS TESTIFY TO WEALTH
AND DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTRY
AND CONFIDENCE IN lNSTiTU-
TION'S MANAGEMENT.

Exchange Bank OF Cordele, financial
institution, organized and operated on
plans by which no account is too
small or too largo TO receive prompt
and efficient atten,.lG, approaches the
eleventh mile posi- in it's progress
thlough wears which have constituted
q series CT gratifying successes.
Old statements, far as the matter of
deposits is concerned, don't go at the
Exchange Bank. A statement issued
last ScYiember shows deposits of
$413 .53027. Discussing bank affairs
'cday President ]. j. Williams said
he deposits had increased 500 100000.
Many of the depositors are farmers, an
iron argument in favor of the fertility
Of this wonderful south Georgia do
main. and OF the trust and confidence
of the people in the integrity of the
banks management.
The roster Of officers and directors.
comprise the names of those OF good
repute in the business world, who
! have lived and seen and been a part
Of the development of a marvellous
country and beautiful city. The bank
| interests are closely interviewer with
the interests OF town and country, and
exerts a potent Influence in develop
ment of both,
| A savings department. recently or
ganized as an auxiliary institution
grows rapidly in favor.
| The foundation OF many a fortune
has been laid in savings account
which works while the depositor
sleeps, and makes provision against
the traditional rainy day.
Laws of the state have wisely
thrown special safeguards about saw
ings depositors, but in case of the Ex-
change Bank and it's savings depart
ment, the personnel of officers and d.
rectors constitutes a greater guaranty
probably of fidelity to an express trust
than could laws and banking commits
SONS. Names of these officers are
traced throughout the annals OF the
country from the days of the pioneers.
Exchange Bank of Cordele is equip
ped with modern improvements in
safes and bookkeeping accessories,
assuring speed and accuracy in rela-
tons with patrons. The bank main
tains safety deposit boxes for conven-
fence of customers in preserving from
possible loss souvenirs or valuable
papers.
Exchange Bank OF Cordele does a
general banking business, giving po-
lite and willing attention to small and
large business alike The bank has
capital stock of $1OO,OOO.OO, surplus
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19

An Englishman is the inventor Of
an alarm to show that vapor is leaking
from gasoline pipes in garages.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19
WILLIAM JENNINGG BRYAN
EOY NATIONAL PROHIBITION
WILL FIGHT TO FORCE DEMO-
cpATIc PARTY TO TAKE STAND
ON THIS SUBJECT.

New York, Nov. 17.-William Jen-
nings Bryan, the three-time leader OF
democracy, has cast aside all person
al aims and party measures and for
the next four years will drive con-
tinually and ceaselessly to make the
democratic party declare for national
nrnhibition. The former Secretary of
State, here today for the first time
since before the late campaign start
ed. stated his purpose in no unmls-
taxable terms.
"When an issue arises" said Mr.
BRYAN, at must be met" The pro-
hibition issue is here. The Democrat
ic party can not afford to take the
immoral side of moral issue.
my work during the next four
wears will be to do all [ can to make
the democracy dry. That is the
plain unequivocal statement OF my
attitude"
The prohibition issue, Mr.. Bryan
said. is the most momentous confront
ing all parties, and he strongly adj
yised his Democratic colleagues to
grab it while it is hot,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19
WILL PARADE
IN HONOR OF NATIONS CHIEF

Washington, Nov 1S.-Thousands
of residents of the District of Column
bia, bearing red fire torches and
American flags planned today to
march from the peace monument
along Pennsylvania avenue, past the
White House tonight. The demon
stration, which is in celebration OF
President Wilson's return to Wash
ington. will be reviewed by the pres
ideut, government officials in all de-
partroents and democratic leaders.
The outpouring is planned as non
partisan tribute to the president, and
will be participated in by many per-
sons of opposing political faiths.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19
JACK SCHAEFER HERE
ARRANGING NEW SERIAL

Jack Schaefer, the Georgia represen-
tative of the Pathe Exchange, Inc, OF
Atlanta, was visitor in the city on
Thursday to arrange for the showing
at the Palace Theatre of Pathe's lat
est wonder serial Pearl OF the Army,
featuring the worlds greatest serial
actress. Pearl White, as the Ameri-
can Joan or Arc, exposing the secret
army Of spies now at work in this
country and the dangers that threat
ems us now that we are the richest ma
ton in the world.
II is a thrilling story of love, mys,
tery and adventure, with the United
STATES army, in real military settings
as the, BACKGROUND. "The Silent Men
ace " is A recent mystery that is more
terrifying. more intensely interesting
and more my tifying than the mystery
of the Laughing Mask in the Iron
Claw"
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19
Farm Changes
For Boil WeeViI
Readiustment Requires Careful Plan
ming To Be Safe
ANDREW M. soULE, President Ga.
State Collede Of Agriculture.

ANDREW M. SoULE, President Ga.
State College OF Agriculture.
Any system of safe farming, under
boil ysevil conditions should provide
that fhe cultivated area of the farm
should be so divided as to grow
enough corn to provide for family and
the live stock throughout the year.
The area will vary with the fertility
of the land, but on two-horse farm
not less than ten, or, better STILL TWEEN
ty acres of land should be devoted to
this crop. Enough land should be
devoted to oats and small grains to
meet home requirements.
If the oats are properly handled
they will provide some grazing. A
great variety of hay and forage-pro-
ducing crops can be grown successful
ly after oats, but it is important to
remember that the cultivation of le-
gumes should be emphasized because
of their ability to gather nitrogen from
the air.
Certainly, the farmer should provide
all the meat needed for his family.
There is no reason why two to six
brood sows should not be maintained
on the average tWo-horSe farm. Graz
ing crops should be depended on to
provide the food needed for the growth
and fattening of young pigs. They
can be hardened off with little corn
in the fall and a very choice quality
of meat obtained.
~ A small flock of hens will provide
all the eggs needed and leave a sur
plus for sale. Probably no class Of
meat is in greater demand in towns
and Cities than chickens.
EVERY wise farmer will keep at least
two COWS so that his family will be
supplied with an abundance of milk
and butter at all seasons of the year.
Then if he will keep a couple of brood
mares and raise a colt or two each
year, he can maintain his work stock
On an efficient basis. Next the farmer
should provide garden. A half acre
of land will produce all the vegetables
which family of six can possibly eat,
and if proper rotation is established
anu the Sdruen wen IefIlllASu dHu Hdl-
died, fresh vegetables may be had at
almost any season of the year. There
is probably no section which will pro
duce a greater variety of vegetables
with greater ease than the southeast
ern states, and yet the garden is neg
lected because its value is not appre-
ciated and its influence on the health
of the family not understood.
After having accomplished the fore
going, the farmer should devote
reasonable area of his land to the
cultivation of cotton, as his main
money crop If this plan is followed,
a system of safe farming will have
been established throughout the south.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19
WATT-HOLMES GRAB
BEST SPECIALTIES
AGGRESSIVE FIRM KEEPS STEP
WITH PROGRESS OF RICH DO
MAIN OF COTTON AND CORN.

! Watt & Holmes a foremost COM
pany in Cordele, dealing in hardware
and farm implements, know a good
proposition when it is presented. The
company grabbed the agency in this
territory for the famous Chattanooga
Plows, Devoe Paints, Majestic Ran
ges. and Remington firearms, names
synonymous with merit. These plows
tickle the earth in the South Georgia
domain as do no other farm nipple
ments, contributing in marked de-
gree to the fame of this delightsome
land fig and vine and cotton and corn.
upon which the lavish hand of Provi-
idence has never yet failed to empty
the bounteous horn OF plenty. The De-
wee paints are reputed to withstand
the Southern climate better than 9th
ers, and the fame of many of the fru-
gal housewives of town and county for
flaky biscuits and toothsome pastry
is reputed to be founded in the spa
countrywide famous Majestic.
D. Holmes is managing partter in
the local store, which is one of a
chain of nine stores. Purchasing for
tlle chain Of establishments enables
Watt & Holmes to buy right The
company is thus able to, and does, give
rrice concessions, manager Holmes
AYERS, which are not generally obtain
able.
There is a most attractice supply
Of cutlery, carving sets, pockets knives
and kitchen hardware, supplementing
the builders, shelf and heavy goods.
The sportsman seeking diversion in
the open will find the U. M. c. she'll
and most approved fishing tackle at
Watt &. Holmes.
The big concern has been under
control of Manager Holmes since it
was founded fourteen years ago. He
and his company and their approved
implements have been a part of all
of the splendid agricultural progress
of these recent years, in which rapid
development has been such a very
marvel that the wild dream of yester
day has become the sober realty of
today.
Tires and tubes for automobiles are
featured in the Watt & Holmes dis
play of goods, and the case of decorat-
ed china ware is most complete and
attractive in desirability of design.
Consistent and persistent extern
sion to customers of the traditional
square deal has enabled the Cordele
store to hold and occupy conven-
lent store room 26x1OO feet in dimen-
sions, three floors and wareroom 50x50
three floors, for storage Of fencing,
heavy hardware and implements.
Prudence suggests that a happy
thought should lead you to consult
Manager Holmes at Watt& Holmes,
when in need of anything in the line
of hardware, which embraces the
range of everything desirable at the |
complete and modern Cordele store. |
The hog KILN time is here and it I
would be well to remember that |
Deams Meat Smokers at Watt & |
Holmes save time and worry.
An Enolishman ic the inventor of |
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19
TWO NEGROES ARE HELD
AT ALBANY ON SUSPICION

Albany, Nov. 17.-Mose Booker, a
twin brother Of Solomon Booker, who
is charged with numbering Mr.. John
Bailey, Baker county farmer, is
held in Jail here. Glover Jones, an
other negro, is held in Jail at New
ton. The two were sen around Baileys
place Tuesday afternoon with Solo
mon Booker and ar suspected of be-
ing implicated in the killing. Solomon
Booker had not been located this
morning.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19

and undivided profits nearing the
S50000.000 mark. 1t lends money on
land and good collateral including
cotton, system which enables plant
ers to carry forward operations and
realize their legitimate profits.
officers and directors are:
officers: j. ]. Williams, president;
S. A. Royal, vice-president; e. F. Til
son, cashier Directors: 0. T. Cow
er, S. A. Royal, DR.. F. R. Wallace, j.
]. Williams, Dr. D. ]. Williams, B. N
Williams, T. A. Royal
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19

The Spanish government is planning
TO build an electric railroad from Ma
drid TO the French frontier to connect
with French lines.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19

War conditions in Europe have re-
suited in a very noticeable falling off
in the importation of birds, particular
ly canaries.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19
Advantages Of Fall Flowing
John r. Fain, Prof. OF Agronomy, Ga.
State College Of Agriculture.

State College OF agriculture.
Stiff lands of Georgia ought to be
plowed in the fall the earlier the bet
ter, so that they will get the advan-
tage of the freezing and thawing
through the year 1t is better to leave
the land rough so as to expose as
much Of it as possible to the elements.
For this reason blowing is much bet
ter than disking.
The fall is the best time to plow
deep, for at that time the subsoil is
dry and does not ciod. 1t is also the
time to subsoil for the same reason.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-11-19
Bulb Planting Season

The fall of the year is the season
setting out bulbs. Jonquils, mar
cissf hyacinths and tulips, and many
of the lilies should be planted before
Christmas
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-02-25
GUIDING THE WOODMAN'S SAW
Work Formerly Requiring Two
Persons-Easy to Adjust.

The saw guide shown herewith is
the invention of a lumber camp man
from the far Northwest, but 1t will
be found of great value to the anna
teur or professional woodsman of any
part of the country. The big two
man saw" is in more or less frequent
use about any farm or suburban place,
and in bringing down a tree trunk
it would greatly facilitate the task if
it were not for certain limitations.
For instance, it will go through an
ordinary tree trunk much more rap
idly than an ak, but on account of the
upright position of the tree it is diff
cult to guide the saw through the
wood in making level cut. The serv-
ices of two men are necessary, one
at either end of the saw, which is an
other drawback. This guide, which
has been patented, enables one man
to do the work. The guide not only
assists very materially in holding the