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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
.'NENCH ARE STEADILY
HiI"rJ;RING GERMANS

The French are steadily battcrinp the
new positions of the Germans. both to
the north and east OF the fortress The
loop Of the Meusc. which the Germans
had report cd entirely cleared of French
troops, is now declared to he untcnablc
for either army, owing 10 the hurricane
of fire which is sweeping it,
Tho night official report. given out in
Paris, is as follows
I'm Belgium our artillery. acting ia
concert with the British artillery has
shellcd with GOOD effect the German
trenches southwest Of Bocsinchc
East Of Rheims an enemy detach-
mcnt. estimated AZ two companies. fry
ing to penetrate our line, fed under our
fire, leaving their dead upon the field
In the region OF Vcrdun no infantry
action took place during the day. The
German bomhar,lmcnt continued west
OF the Meusc in the zone between
nlalancourt and ForGcS: cast OF tho
Meusr, notably in the regions of Naux
and Damloup. and in Woevrc against
our trenches ut Frcsncs. Our artillery
displayed great activity on the whole
OF the cncmy's front
+ West OF Pont- -Mousson, our trench
guns wrecked the German organiza-
continued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
DEM0CnATIC FART,
TRUE. TO IT'S TRUST

"four wears ago" he said. This ma
ton committed it's care and welfare to
the Democrats party. and the Demo
cratic party has been true to lis trust
II has preserved peace. observed inter
national laws ami followed tn. ,radi-
tons OF the fathers Of the country"
After reviewing the Legislation
enacted during the Democratic control
OF Congress, Mr.. Glynn replied 10 Mr.
Roots reference 10 the Federal reserve
act. and charged that Mr. Root. as Sena-
tor. opposed the passage OF the meas
urc. This Legislative act he said saved
the country from panic when the
Eurorcau war broke out, cuablc, the
financial offers to meet the demands
made upon American business aud
financial interests. ana saved them from
a repetition Of the panic OF 1907. which
the speaker characterized as "a painful
experience that would always hc an
indictment Of tho Republican party"
The tariff act has stimulated Ameri-
can industry" the former Governor de-
clared. and lie blamed the foreign war
for the decline III imports.
Declaring thar Mr.. Root regards him
self AS tho Keeper of national honor"
Mr.. Glynn added:
For years Mr.. Root has been tho
star performer at peace conferences,
and set lie condemns President Wilson
for maintaining peace.
For years Mr.. Root has been a,-
claimed AN apostle OF peace. and in 1912
was awarded the Nobel prize for the
promotion of peace. hut now he Snllies
forth as a drum land trumpet states
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
WILSON E4ALTS SUBMARINE NEGOTIATIONS
UNTIL HE Is GIVEN FREE HAND BY CONGRESS
German Ultinatun
Sent to Portugal
Demands Restoration Within 48
Hours o. Ships Rcccrtiu
Seized.

LONDON. March 1.-Gcrmany has
sent an ultimatum 10 Portugal dcmard-
ing the restoration within forty eight
hours OF The German ships recently
seized by thar country. according to
"A dispatch from Madrid to Reuters
\ Lisbon dispatch on February -
quoted Premier Costa. OF Portugal. as
declaring ~ tho Chamber of Deputies
that ia" government action in re-
QUESTIONING; vessels had been prompte ed
- the necessities vf he nations eco
monic situation 'fhc Premier further
declared that he considered IL TO tho
best interest OF Portugal that the OK
istirg treaty with Germany he allowed
tu lapse. aud that the Portuguese gov
rrnmen' was prepared for all cv"nt-
uaitti"s THAI might arise.
There have been frcqucu; .umors
Sinc. the Outbreaks o; hos;iIitics that
Portugal Was about 10 declare "a state
pf war with Tho central powers be-
cause Of her treaty relations with
Great Hritain. but no such declaration
" as over mad"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
No STATE: APpHOPRIATIoN
l.NTII. PRIN ATE: EIND IL NAIsE:I

MIL ftiN flE ft Nj II AtSF,D
Under amendments offered hy pa
irons OF the hill, tho state will not
make an appropriations toward the sup
port OF the institution until the sum
Of s2.0.O00 has been raised by private
subscription or from other sources.
The site Will be selected by q com
mit'ce provided Tor ia the measure.
Just before thc conclusion OF the
argument. senator Addison. "f Lynch
hmr::. who led the light on the passage
"f the measure. offered - substitute
directing tn" state Normal school
Board TO prepare plans FOR cn.raftini.
OF one Of the normal schools of the
state an institution Of colic-.. grade.
This was defeated hy u vote of - to
II. as follows:
Yeas Mesars Addison walter ~:
.Nlicm. George T.: Andrews. w L.: con-
rad. George y; Davis. ;cvcrIy s.. Good
lo'. John NJ; fleming. Thomas =; Holt.
Saxon w: Pitcher. r t.. Robertson,
y. Willis; Rovall !. rowcil-ll
Nays Mcssrs. Bowers. e. T.. Eyrd.
Harry Flood: Cannon. j. Il; Corbitt.
W. G.. Downing. H. H.. Drcwry. l.. III:
Early. y. H., Jr.. Gayle. Sands: Cool
rick. {. O'Connr; Gravatt. Charles T.:
'"'''' 'h'''H' 'tii''NS. W iIiiinl H.. y :,
Jordan. T.. T.: Lacy. james r. Mupp,
q Walter, Hinchart. W A.: Risom.
George T., Saunders. John H.. strobe.
Aubrey T.: Thornton. r. T.. Trinklc,
T.. lee; Walker. G, Harding: Wendeu.
burg. l.. o.. West. j E.--"4
Absent or not voting. Mcasrs Bar
ham. sidney H.. Ir.: Buchanan. John
Preston: Garrett. W. A.; Mathews. t..
G.; Webb. NJ. Price.
Following the defeat of the substi-
iut". he offered an amendment TO the
Early bill. providing that The act
should not become effective until the
on" and iwo-r"om rural schools uf the
commonwealth shall have ~ fun s.s-
sion OF eight mouths and until the
minimum salary of the teachers in thcs.
schools shall be Sin :, mouth these
facts to be certified by the State Supcr-
ntendcnt of Public Instruction and flied
with the Secretary OF the Common
wealth. This went down to defeat
|? to H.
EARLY MAKES ABLE
ARGl MENT ron hill.
Senator Early. WHO has hcen in the
forefront OF the battle for u 60 o-ordinato
college for several sessions. made u
splendid effort in closing The debate for
the proponents Of the measure
This is struggle" he said. FOR
Continued on 1hird ragc)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
RECORDED VOTE ON
PASSAGE Df iII.L

The recorded vote follows
non. j. T.; Corhit,, W c: Drcwry. T..
H; Early, y. L.. Jr. Gayi.. Sands;
Gravatt Charles l.. Guuu. Julien:
Holt, Saxon w; Jcnreys William H.,
Jr: Jordan. 9. T., Lacy, James r:
Mapp. q. Walter: Rison. George T.:
Saunders. John r.: strobe Aubrey T.;
Thornton. K. l. Wcndenburp, l.. o.;
| West; j. E.-ie
Nays Mcssrs Addison Walter f..
.NIlcn. George Z. Andrews. W. L.;
Byrd. Harry Flood Conrad. George y:
Davis. Beverly \; Downing, II. II:
Goodloe, John NJ: Goolrick. e o'Con.r:
!icning. Thomas : Pitcher, r e.; Ri;,c-
hart. w. ~: Robertson y. Willis:
Ecyan, !. Powell TrimkIe. = Lee:
Walker, G. Harding; Webb NJ Price
IL
Absent or not rotine-Mcssrs Bar
ham. sidney Is. Ir: Buchanan. John
Preston; Garrett. w A. Mathews. T..
Ct
senator EARLY. sponsor FOR the meas
ur", ami tn" closing speaker in is
behalf WAS tho recipient OF many con
Sratu!ations on The passage OF the
bill ana the >pl,mdid cnor, he had
made in the last minutes Of debate
No less subject of courratul,ticn
was Mrs. beverly l.. Muptord, who has
been the moving spirit ia the fight for
the coordinate college
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
n. Y. CONVENTION
ENDORSES VIII. SON
Administration Is Ratified and
Steps Taken to Bring About
Presidents denomination
HARMONY MARKS SESSIONS
Keynote Speech Of Former Gov
ernor Glynn Causes Much
Enthusiasm.

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
MS HoOI> ON GENERAL i.tIE
REGARDED A. AUTHENTIC

because of his intimate association
WIN General Ice, the work by Colonel
'aHior entitled General Lee. 1861
iH"'' Is regarded IA the most an
heh''c TOOK dealing with the cam
p'lHhN al i''c' ana gives many personal
"reminiscences Of the Southern leader
This Was published in 1906. Colonel
i"Nior Was tn" author OF one other
hook, covering the operations %; the
Aihv OF Northern Virginia. cutitlca
-Four Years tudrr Lee" and pub
jishcd soon after the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
tt"ri:H CLOSE or Min IiE
EI.it rms TO NUREuIk

NJ the close of the war he returned
I" tn" 'i'y "f his birth and cutcrcd
TIA" hnrdwar" business with The firm
OF TaNi"r y Martin IA q few wear.
~" business Was enlarged, ana the
firm nam" changed la Taylor t:ilin, n
Walters This later became w II.
Taylor ~ 20. lie gave NJ the hard.
war" business 4" accci, in 1877 the
presidency OF th" Marine Eank to
wh'"h One" lie was elected upon the
"taih "i his cousin. Richard Taylor.
"h" preceded him as president lie
remained as prcsijcni OF this bank
until the time OF hs death
Colonel Taylor was especially Inter-
cs;cd in the Norfolk ana western Ran.
way. iic was. in pnin, of service. IN,
oldest director at that company hold
in% "ilcc since his election To tho
board. ia 1889
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
HUNDHEDS or BODIES
Hf:iNS. CARRIED TO SEA

.
The Meusc is Also sewer for tho
battle field. hundreds Of bodies arc
heing carried 10y it's swift current more
than 700 miles 10 tn. sea
Tho city Of Fr-sncs. thirteen miles
southeast "f N"rduu, the scene OF mrcn
h,,tc: hgh;!Is during thc las, few
days, is reported tonight to d. I'm the
hands OF tho Germans The core
spomdcn, Of the I.okal Anaicger. ,cic.
graphing from the crown princes
headquarters. states ,ha, the French
have bccn compelled to evacuntc tho
city completely.
The heroic Brandenburrcrs who can
turcd Fort Douaumont by storm are
atill pcnned in the ruins, with the
French welding = u-ht band around
them. according 10 Paris dispatches
While 10 attacks have been made upon
the position. ii Is under ~ heavy artil-
icry hrc, and the ranks o. the de-
fender" are beng dccimatcd. IL is said.
French military authorities point out
tonight that the task of the GER
mans. il they still hope 1" take Nerdun.
has scarcely begun.
With debit of more than i0" 900
casualties on their ledger for merely
the preliminary stages Of the siege.
they now face the most complete de
fcnsivc positions in Europe. manned
hy an army Thar Will throw ts last
reserve into tho battle on which tho
fate OF nations hangs. The French arc
confident that u shat:crirr blow viii
hc dealt the invaders
The German bnmhar,I,n.n, uf the
French positions west Of the M.us..
from Forccs to Malancourt. is reported
tO-niJsht to bc ErOwluC i'm iutnugity
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
That Vacant House

Let The Iines-Dispatch Find
You a 1cno,,t---Now
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-04
FEAST OF WEEKS TO
BE OBSERVED JUNE 9TH

The Jewish Pentecost or Feast of
Weeks (Shebuoth) will be celebrated
on the 18th of June by the Hebrew pop
ulation of Cordele. Its name is derived
from the fact that it is celebrated sew
en- weeks after the second day of Pass
over All the Biblical injunctions as
to the manner in which the Feast was
to be observed indicate that it was
originally agricultural in character. 1t
was in reality a season of thanksgiv-
ing for the harvests snat had been
reaped beginning with the barley hor-
vest during the Passover to the wheat
harvest at the beginning of the sum-
mer The ceremonial offerings pre-
scribed were in keeping with the God
giving gifts of the soil that had been
gathered j..
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-04
Proclamation by the Mayor.

WHEREAS, all of us are in
terested in the Great National Sport
base ball, whether we reside in the
city, or outside, and;
WHEREAS, a large number of the
people in both city and country enjoy
and admire the game, being interested
in the organization, and;
WHEREAS, many of us have in
vested in and worked to make the
game of interest to the people of city
and country, thereby affording pleas
ure and recreation to large number
and encouraging the sport to the edi-
fication of many,
THEREFORE, l hereby declare
Thursday afternoon, June Sth, 1916,
half holiday for the city of Cordele,
and would urge upon the people, the
Importance of attending the first game
of the season between NE teams Of the
city of Fitzgerald and the city of Cor
dele, on the Cordele diamond, thereby
enabling and encouraging the home
team to win the prize cup if possible.
]. GORDON JONES, Mayor.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-04
DR.. 7. ]. MACARTHUR
HEADS ALUMNI
CORDELE PHYSICIAN HONORED
+ BY ALUMNI OF ATLANTA. MEDI-
CAL coLLEGE-HoLDS OFFICE
A YEAR.

b
At meeting of the Atlanta Medical
college alumni, the medical depart
ment OF Emory University, DR.. 7. J.
Macarthur of this city was elected
president of this body which position
he will hold for the ensuing year This
y Is a distinct honor for DR.. Macarthur,
who is former president of the Med
ical Association of Georgia, which Of
flee he held with credit to himself
and the association.
There was discussion in the meet
ing of the alumni over the wisdom of
electing to the presidency some strong
man away from Atlanta, who would
be willing to give some time to it, and
at the same time lend dignity to it.
When DR.. Macarthur was put in NOM
ination it met with hearty approval
and his election followed in short or
der. Other officers of the alumni were
elected as follows:
First vice president, DR.. Joseph ].
P. Bowden, Adairsville, second vice
president DR.. J. o. Elrod, Forsyth;
third vice president, DR.. Barron Johns,
Atlanta and secretary, DR.. Walter B.
Emery, Atlanta.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-04
LOCAL SPEAKERS
ON BOND ISSUE
EVERYBODY INVITED TO AT
TEND MASS MEETING AT COURT
HOUSE NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT.

For the purpose of discussing the
question of whether or not Cordele
shall vote bonds for municipal owner
ship of the electric light and power
plant and operate it in connection
with the city waterwor!ls plant, vot-
ers of the city will gather at a mass
meeting at the court house on the
evening of June s. The hour set for
the mass meeting is o'clock and ev-
cry voter of the city is invited. no mat
ter which side of the question he may
favor
Several speakers have been selected
for the occasion. The mass meeting is
called by Mayor Jones, who is among
those fostering the movement for the
establishment of a municipal plant
Things of interest to all who have
voice in the city's affairs and welfare
will be discussed.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-04
Germans Ships Lost.

The German battleship Pommern,
which was sunk by British torpedo,
displaced 1897 tons. She was 1898
feet long, 72 feet beam and 25 feet
deep. The Pommern was built in 1907
at cost of $6,000,000. She carried
726 officers and men. Her armament
consisted of four 11-inch guns, four
teen 6.7-inch guns, a number Of pieces
of smaller calibre and six 17.7-inch
torpedo tubes.
The Frauenlob was small German
cruiser, displacing 2,715 tons
Once Destroyed German Fleet.
The Invincible was laid down in
1907. She displaced 1880 tons, was
562 feet long over all, rs feet beam
and 26 feet deep. Her normal compile
ment was 731. She was armed with
eight 12-inch guns, sixteen 4-inch guns,
and three torpedo tubes. The Irwin
chile took part in the naval engage
ment off the Falkland islands in De-
cember, 1914 in which the German
Pacific equadron. after destroying a
British equadron off the Chilean
coast was destroyed.
The defense was built in 1907; dis
placed $4,000 tons, and ordinarily car
ried 755 men. Her length was 525 feet
and her beam was IA feet; her maxi
mum draught, % feet She was arm
ed with four 92-inch and ten 7.5'inct
guns, sixteen 12-pounders and five tor
pedo tubes.
The Black Prince was built i'll 1914,
displaced 1850 tons and carried 7O4
men. She was $50 feet long and 7S
feet of beam. Her armament was six
9.2 and ten 6-inch guns, twenty 3-poun-
ders and three torpedo tubes.
The Warrior displaced 1850 tons
and is $50 feet long. Her complement
is 7O4. She carries six 9.2-inch and
four 7.5-inch guns twenty-four 2-poun-
ders and three orpedo tubes.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-04
LOCAL PLAYERS
FINE SHOWING
HALF HOLIDAY THURSDAY FOR
FIRST GAME. ATTENDANCE
TROPHY EXPECTED BY COR
DELE TEAM.

Cordele fans are quite enthusiastic
for baseball, and appear more than
willing to cooperate to secure win
ming team. They know that attendance,
active roofing and a word of encour-
agement now and then means to the
player what the encore means to the
actor. 1t brings the best there is in
them.
Of course, Cordele expects to win
the attendance trophy for the largest
crowd Of fans present at the opening
game. There's every reason why she
should, being the largest city in the
league, and territory to draw from
better than any other city in the
league. But a word in the way of
reminder would not be amiss. The
larger the crowd, the merrier and the
stouter scrap the home team will put
up. The more the roofing the more
certain the home club will be to win.
In order to help things along so far
as possible, Mayor Jones has declared
next Thursday afternoon, the date of
the opening game in Cordele, a half
holiday, and everybody is expected to
lay aside business and go to the ball
game. Repairs have been made on
the grand stand and bleachers which
makes them thoroughly comfortable.
Remember that Manager Moore and
his squad want you to lend them your
presence for next Thursday afternoon.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-04
MRS. COLQUITT IS
EASTERN STAR HEAD
cORDELE WOMEN HoNoRED BY
STATE BODY ORDER EASTERN
STAR, MAsoNs, AT ROME SEES
SION.

Mrs. F. A. Colquitt of this city was
elected at the grand chapter meeting
of the order Eastern Star, which clos
ed it's session at Rome Wednesday
night, as Grand Worthy Matron of
Georgia. Mrs. Colquitt was promoted
from the Office of Associate Grand Ma
iron.
Mrs. Seney M. Hubbard, of Macon,
honorary member of the Tallulah At
kins chapter, and former Grand Wor-
thy Matron, was elected Grand Secre-
tary, thus according to the local chap
ter a double honor
In consequence of several years &C.
tive effort to secure the grand chap
ter, Macon was accorded the honor of
entertaining the assemblage next year.
Those from Cordele who attended
the Rome convention we're Mrs. Col
quit, Miss Tallulah Atkins, and w. T.
Perry, Worthy Patron of the local
chapter
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-04
NATATORIUM is the
next IMPROVEMENT
LOCAL CAPITAL GOING INTO CLUB
GROUNDS AND BATHING POOL
THAT WILL BE FINE PLACE.
B. F. Sheppard has practically COM

pleted plans for the construction of a
natatorium and a picnic and play
ground just north of the city limits
near the bridge abutment where the
National Highway crosses Gum creek
he has under advisement details which
will mean when carried to completion,
one of the best places for recreation
in this section of the state He will
spend $4,000 to $4,000 in completing
the work
The community is all the time grow
ing and the demands for such a place
are growing larger every summer The
place selected here assures running
spring water all the year and to make
bathing all the better a concrete pool
will be constructed of sufficient size
for all the advantages of the sport.
The announcement of these plans
will be received over the community
wits great deal of pleasure. The
place will be made modern as a rec
reation and club ground and will at
the same time be close enough to be
reached with ease Ii is an ideal spot
for such a ground as is proposed.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-04
CORDElE WINS GAME.

Cordele defeated Rochelle by score
of 5 to 4. The battery for Rochelle
was Johnson and Sims, and Johnson
showed up in good form. Slow play
ing behind him was responsible for
portion of Cordeles runs, while err
rors were largely responsible for the
runs that went to Rochelle. Martin
followed Webb on the mound for Cor
dele, Chewing supplanted Martin,
while Christie caught until the eighth
inning when Nunnerly went in. Ro-
chelle put in a run in the eighth, tie
ing the score and 4, and Cordele then
followed with a run in the ninth.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-04
POTTLE OUT With
CAMPAIGN VIEWS
CANDIDATE GETS OVATlON-
BIG CROWD CHEERS HIM IN BOY
HOOD HoME-oPPosEs sALEoF
w. G A.

Warrenton, June lin the Warren
county court house auditorium, with
in a stones throw of the house within
which he was born and in calling dis
lance of the red brick school in which
,he received his early education, JOS
eph f. Pottle, of Milledgeville, today
began his campaign for the governor
ship of Georgia, in a maiden speech
delivered to the people of Warren Nor
gan, Washington, McDuffie, Greene
and Baldwin counties.
Standing in front of the old chair
which his father occupied in presiding
over the sessions OF Warren superior
court in years gone by, in the old court
house which is now replaced by
handsome structure. Mr.. Pottle gave,
in elaborate form, the planks of the
platform upon which he stands for
election.
He favors the retention of the Wes-
tern & Atlantic railroad, holding that
is possesses sentimental and material
value which would make disposal of
it a crime; he favors the enforcement
of the prohibition law and denies he
accepted campaign fund from any
interests whatsoever; he favors the
improvement of public roads, to the
financial good of the people of Geor-
gia; he urges the enforcement of the
usury laws and the enactment of sup
Elemental laws where the present
ones are not strict enough; he stands
for the punishment of crime by due
process of law, which, he says, sis
the most vital thing facing the Geor-
gia people today" and for the better
ment of the common school and uni
versity systems of the state.
Mr.. Pottle was given an ovation such
as a candidate for office never before
received in Warren county. For three
solid minutes, timed by the watch,
when he appeared in the court house
he was cheered, and when
he had concluded there was such a
rush to him that he was kept busy
shaking hands for half an hour.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-06-04
TEACHERS CANNOT DANCE.

Swainsboro, June Teachers who
have been reelected to teach in the
Swainsboro high school for the next
term have been notified that they will
not be allowed to participate in dane
ing. Some of the teachers of the pres
ent term have taken a leading part in
the recent dances given in this city.
The board of trustees, in making their
selection of teachers for the next term,
made this recommendation under pen
atty of the teacher FORGETTING their po-
sitions.