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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-24

to the British commander, Gen. Sir
Douglas Haig," says the news agency
ut is said the British occupied the
villages of Flers, Martinputch and
Courcelette in the first days fighting,
although it had been planned to take
them in the course OF four days of
battle.
Nevertheless the British were en-
abled to make this advance only after
eleven weeks of the most desperate
efforts. The results of the battle OF
the Somme should be gagged by con-
sidering the amount of French and
Belgian territory occupied by the Ger
mans, which amounts in all to about
so ,OOC square kilometers. OF this 29,-
900 is Belgian and $1,000 French. The
efforts by the French and British have
resulted in the conquest of only 1000
square l1ilometers, Of three per cent.
"The price paid for this territory
is appalling According to conserV-
alive estimate the British lost $4,000
men up to Sept Is. This together with
The French losses brings up the total
TO about a half a million mem
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-24
BROOKS COUNTY FARMER
is SERIOUSLY STABBED

Quitman, Sept. 22.-Tom Carter,
prominent Brooks county farmer, liv-
ing at Ozell, was seriously injured
Sunday night when he was stabbed
by Logs Hicks, young man ninetd9n
years of age.
1t is alleged that several young men
were cursing in front of the Carter
residence, and that he went out to
ask them to stop, and young Hicks
became incensed and, it is stated, in
an intoxicated condition. drew knife
and stabbed Mr.. Carter.
The knife struck him on the left
side below the first rib about the
ISleart, and a straight sash, and as the
blade of the knife was short, the in
jury, it is now believed, will not prove
fatal.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-24
PEACE COMMISSIONS
WORK AT STANDSTILL
PREPAREDNESS, HOWEVER, is
DENOUNCED BY SPEAKER-AR-
BlTRATloN Is OPPOSED.

Memphis, Tenn, Sep. 21.-JerOmme
Jones, Of Atlanta, in his annual ad-
dress as president Of the Southern La
gor Congress, in session Here today
urged the congress TO go on record
in opposition to compulsory arbitra-
lion as a means Of settling labor dis
putes and proposed that the federal
government issue bonds to provide
fund to furnish employment to all
workmen in times Of industrial depres
sion. Such fund, to be expended i'll
road building and other public works,
as declared, would go far toward solv-
ing the unemployed problem.
other recommendations made in the
presidents address, wnich will be the
subject of discussion at tomorrow's
session, included the Endorsement of
the demands recently made by the
railroad brotherhoods, the Inaugural
ton of systematic campaign to Sc
cure better sanitation in workshops
and a determined eHort to unite art
isans, farmers and railroad crafts
men.
Mr.. Jones paid tribute to the in
ternationl politics of President
Wilson who, he declared, "actuated by
holy patriotism rare in these days
Of political pandering, has kept us in
The path of peace" but denounced
preparedness hysteria," which he
said has swept the people off their
balance" He also scored laws which
make possible the use of injunctions
as a means of breaking strikes.
other speakers today included
Thomas Cam of Knoxville, Tenn; w.
$. Wier of Atlanta; N. S. Lopez, Biz
mingham, Ala, and c. M. Rhodes Of
Batesburg, S. c.
About two hundred delegates rep
resenting fourteen southern states,
attended the opening session of the
congress, which will continue through
Friday.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-24
EARL FEVERSHAMo DIES
LEADING HIS BATTALION
Distinguished Member of the British
Nobility is Killed in Action.

London, Sept. 22.-Lieutenant Col
onel Earl Feversham was killed in &C
ton of September Is while leading his
battalion, according to the Yorkshire
Herald today.
Earl Feversham, who was 81 years
of age, an Oxford graduate, and large
land owner was lieutenant colonel,
commanding the Twenty-first battalion
of the Kings Royal Rifle corps, which
he raised. He was a member of par
lament from 1896 to 1919, having pre-
viously, from 1902 to 1905, been assist
ant private secretary OF the first lord
of the admiralty. He married Lady
Marjorite Greville, eldest daughter OF
the fifth Earl of Warwick.
He leaves two sons and daughter.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-24
SEVERAL LIVES ARE LOST
DURING LONDON RIOTS

Londonfi Sept. 21.-Serious rioting
in which number of lives were lost
took place at Chemnitz Saturday af-
ternoon, according to a Central News
dispatch from the Hague.
The dispatch says the rioting start
ed when the news arrived of the
heavy losses of Chemnitz workmen in
the Sommc battle. Crowds assem-
bled in the streets and sang "the In
ternationale" They refused to dis
perse and were charged by Hussars.
Five Hussars were killed and forty
wounded, and about forty civilians
were killed and 300 armed with re-
volvers were arrested
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-24

in q gully about Z mile from her home,
her clothing torn from her, and in
sjured about The head, arms and shout
ders. She died The morning after she
was found, without speaking. Her nus
band was arrested Immediately after
The funeral. rushed to Athens. then to
Atlanta 10 the toweraud has been
few days. The trial will probably be
reached this week at Lexington be
fore Judge Worley.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-24
START FORCES TO
HALT RUSSIAN MARCH
Fighting Turns in Favor of Central
Powers Under Won Mackensen.


Powers Under Won Mackensen.
London, Sept 21-Fighting on a
huge scale is in progress along the
eastern war front whence the center
of interest has shifted, following the
let-up in the heavy allied attacks along
the Somme.
Evidence is accommodating that the
central powers are devoting their main
attention to the campaigns in the east,
concentrating large forces against
Roumania, notably under Field Mar
shall Won Mackensen, in Dobrudja, and
putting all possible available men in
the field to stop the Russian march
on Lemberg by way or Halicz, and the
menacing drives of the Russians and
Roumanians in the Carpathians and
Pennsylvania.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-24
BRITISH AND FRENCH LOSSES
100000 REPORT FROM BERLIN

Berlin, Sept. 21.-British and
French losses in the battle of the
Somme have reached about 100000,
The Over Seas News Agency estimates.
Recent local successes obtained
by the British on the Somme are
heralded by the English press as
great victories and even occasioned
a special message from King George
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-24
CHAFIN is INDICTED
For MURDER OF WIFE

athens, sept 22-Tha Ogiethorps
county grand jury today found a true
bill against Thadeus Claim. OF Lex
ington, charging aim with the murder
of his wife. Il is said that the OF
ficerrs have evidence in the case, es.
cured directly after the killing. which
has never been made public
Mrs. ChaHn was found almost dead
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-24

An American has obtained a Cuban
patent for a machine that cultlvates
tofore has had to be done by hand.
growing sugar cane, work that mere
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08
VANCE MCCORMICK
IS GUEST OF HONOR

Washington. Dec. 7.-President will
son gave a dinner tonight at the Whit /,
House In honor Of Vance McCoi mick
and the members Of the National Dam
ocratfc Campaign Committee. The
guest list numbered approximately
nifty persons and included the Progress
sives who actively supported Mr. " IL
son. and their wives.
Among the ladies present was Mrs.
J. A. H. Hopkins. of Morristcwn. N j.,
president OF the New Jersey branch OF
the Congressional Union for Woman s
Suffrage. Several militant members of
the organisation who conducted n dem
onstration at the Capitol on Tuesday
urged the New Jersey women. without
success, to ask President Wilson before
his guests. what he intended to do for
their cause,
The dinner was served in the State
dining room. President aid Mrs, Will
son declined to make public the guest
list on the ground that II was pri-
vate function.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08
OWNERS OF DAN HOTEL
COURT INVESTIGATION
Charges Made and Manner Which They Have Been Dis
played in Certain Newspapers Due to Unriendness to
Them and the Causes With Which They Have Been Asso
cated-Mr S. P. Jones Issues Statement.

of good personal character; of exper-
fence and of good reputation in the
hotel business We have been entire
ly satisfied, and are still satisfied. that
the present manager combines all OF
these requirements. Neither the own
ers nor management Of the hotel have
knowingly permitted any disorder in
the hotel or any improper persons 70
remain therein. on the contrary every
precaution and effort have been exer-
cised to prevent disorder. and to guard
against the presence of persons of un-
desirable character. When there has
been disorder. as there will be at
times in all hotels. the management
has promptly. and with n firm hand
shown it's determination to maintain
the reputation of the house by eject
ing those who caused or were cal
culated to cause trouble. MIR. T w
Stevens. the manager, has been par
ticularly watchful in this respect
Court Fullest Investigation.
The officials of the company own
ing and operating the Dan Hotel, while
regrettine thu unpleasant uotoriety
into which they and the house have
been brought before the public do not
shrink from the fullest and most
thorough Investigation, 1t il their
purpose. AS 1t has been from the be-
ginning, to conduct reputable and
strictly erst-class hotel. where the
best people may feel AT home and sat
isfed. When the charges. which are
the result Of influences not friendly
to the hotel. have been thoroughly In
vestigated. we are satisfied that not
only the officers. but Mr.. Stevens and
the hotel. will he Thoroughly Nindtcat-
4 wit ttritI al hat r.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08
SAYS "PORK" TALK
ISLANDER AND LIBEL

Washington, Dec. THE sympathy
of the administration with the policy
of the National Rivers and Haroors
Congress. in session here. was vouch. ID
for today by Representative Robert l..
Henry, of Texas, chairman of the H"use
Rules Committee. The President Ia
In entire sympathy with the water
ways policy OF this organization" he
declared. MIR Henry deprecated the
Characterization of rivers and har-
bors appropriations as pork" dcclar-
ing II to be "a Islander and IA libel"
to so call them. Senator Cham be lai n,
Of Oregon, declared that the opposi-
zion of section of the press of the
country TO rivers and harbors appro-
priations was based on corporate an
tagonism" TO The general scheme OF
waterways transportation and declared
that the opposition WAS very similar
in this respect to that Of the railroads
OF the country
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08
WAGES, CUTS
ITS WORKING DAY

Especial to The Richmond Virginian J
Lynchburg. Va. Dec. THE Grad
dock-Terry Company today announced
that the company had decided upon
bonus of ten per cent for employees
OF its shoe factories earning loss than
500 per month. and shorter hours
for the factories. the change being
from practically ten-hour day to a
nine-hour basis for the entire year.
The bonus. which affects from L.
200 to $500 employees. will be given
for the last eight weeks OF 1915, will
lie paid on or about January 1, next,
10 all employees then on the payroils
whose pay Is less than 800 a month.
In addition to that. the announcement
Is made that the bonus will be con-
tinued and paid on each pay day as
long as the company feels its busi-
ness and general conditions warrant
It. or until such time as the company
may permanently revise its schedule
80 as to provide . more equitable sys-
tenn OF wages.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08
CANTER ON STAND IN
OWN DEFENSE TODAY

Especial TO The Richmond VirsinianD
BRISTOL. Va. Dec. flames Canter.
the youth on trial for the second time
for the murosr OF Mrs. Maude Wilson.
will go on tne stand tomorrow in his
own defense Canter and his brother,
Luther. were Jointly convicted two
years ago and the brother executed
but the Supreme Court gave jaime :
Canter a net trial The case is at
tracing widespread attention and ~
being tried hy jury from Wyths
County The day was largely taken
ur today by argument of counsel over
the admisslbi,tty of evidence
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08
TRAIN ALL YOUTHS FOR
DEFENSE SAYS SCOTT
.Arnys Chief of StaT Flat FOoteiIy
for Compulsory Service and
Universal Trimming.
DEPLORES FACT REGULAR
ARMY HELD IN SMALL ESTEEM
National Guard Not Specifically As
sailed but Declared by General
Scott to BE Inadequate for Defense
OF the Country.

Washington Dec. Major Gen
eral Hugh l.. Scott. chtef-of-staff Of
the army in his annual report
to the Secretary of War. today came
out fiat-footed for compulsory service
and universal training
The volunteer system in this coun-
try the report stated. should be re-
iegated to the past. There Is no rea-
son why one woman's son should go
out and defend or he trained to de-
fend another woman and her son who
refuse to take training or give ser
vice. The only democratic method is
for every man in his youth TO become
trained in order that he may render
efficient service il called upon in war
While no direct criticism of the ma
tional guard is contained In the report,
General Scott expressed the view that
the system is inadequate for the mill
itary defense of the country.
In defense OF his advocacy of uni
versal training. General Scott said:
Republics Cornerstone.
Universal military training has
been the cornerstone upon which has
been built every republic in the his
tory of the world. and it's abandonment
the signal for decline and obliteration
This fact was fully recognized by the
makers of our Constitution and evil
denced in our early laws"
The report deplores the fact that
the regular army. In spite of it's brill
liant record. is held in low esteem by
large element in the country that
some States have found 1t necessary
to pass laws making il an offense TO
show iisrespeet-to-t American urri-
form
Under the present system, the gem
erals report stated. the regular army
goes into the labor market for it's
recruits. II wages are high. recruit
ing Is at its lowest ebb. If wages are
low. the soldiers stipend attracts
many recruits. In neither case is there
any appeal to patriotism. but merely
the mercenary consideration.
Quotes Fundamental Law.
1T Is fundamental law with a free
people" says General Scott. that equal
opportunities and protection under the
law bring equal responsibility In up
holding and maintaining the law, Each
owes to the nation his duty not only
In civil affairs. but in defense of the
nation. But with US thousands have
been inculcated with the belief that
wars were to be ended and that the
United States. should as the exponent
OF the highest civilization. set an ex-
ample in minimum of military pre-
paredness, and some even advocated
that the army and navy be disband-
ed"
Only the awful cauldron of war
into which Europe was plunged awak-
ened the nation from this dangerous
apathy, General Scott asserted.
The chief ofstaff advocates period
Of training for all youths, mentally
and physically. between the ages of
eighteen and twenty-one years. for
which they would receive no pay. but
would have all expenses paid.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08

The indictment of the Danville Real
~ Company. owners of the Dan Hotel
In that city, and the technical indict-
ment Of the officers of the company,
occasioned great surprise here and
throughout Virginia. where the men
are well-known and highly esteemed.
This hotel has borne a good reputation,
and has grown steadily in favor with
the travelling public.
Mr. S. P. Jones. identified with large
business interests here and In several
other Virginia cities, Is the only Rich
mond man Interested in the Dan Ho-
tel He and some of his business as
sociates acquired the Roanoke College
property in Danville about three years
ago. and converted IL into hotel. In
order to meet the growing demands
of the house, a large addition was built
some two years ago, and the patron :
age has been large. Mr., Jones has
not received any intimation that com
plant would be made to the grand
jury against the hotel and was
greatly surprised when he learned of
the action taken by that body.
Knew of No Ground for Action.
Mr. Jones gave out the following
statement last night:
The owners OF the Dan Hotel were
greatly surprised ny the complaint 70
the grand jury. There had been no
intimation given up Of any suspicion of
ground for such action. Certainly non"
OF us knew or now know any facts
which would Justify such complaint.
We have honestly eudeavored from the
be ginning TO conduct a well-re gulated.
modern hotel. catering to the best
class OF patronage. at the most mod
crate prices consistent with comfort
and good service. AS none Of US in
trrrsieJ In the ownership OF the hotel
We're able TO give our close personal
attention TO its management, we have
b. IN especially careful to engage for
the management OF the property men
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08
WILL GIVE ALL FAIR
HEARING SAYS AOAMSON
Interstate Commerce Committee At
Work ON Bill to Carry Out Ircs-
dents Recommendations.
BRYAN GIVES FEDERAL
RAILROAD CONTROL JOLT
Declares IL Would Cause Big Railroad
Corporations to Seek To Control
Elections. Proving Greatest Corrup-
tive Force.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Representa-
tive Adamson. chairman of the House
Committee on Interstate Commerce,
has called meeting of his committee
for tomorrow TO take up railway legis-
Iation. With the forces OF organized
labor lining up solidly TO oppose any
measure embodying what they con-
strue To mean compulsory arbitra-
tion.' the committee is preparing to
begin at once the drafting of law
along the lines suggested by President
Wilson to compel a Federal inquiry
in labor disputes before the calling
of a strike
Mr.. Adamson said today that when
the bill is prepared he will set date
for an opening hearing and will in
vite discussion from all those inter-
ested.
All to He Heard
I'VE will give the labor men every
opportunity to be heard on the bill"
he said. land IL they have any other
plan to propose We will listen to that
too. But neither the railroads nor
the labor men should look to US to
settle all their troubles. They ought
to get together and agree 10 behave
themselves without asking Congress
to pass bin whenever they get into
a dispute over wages and hours. We
gave the men the eight-hour law and
II is now up to the courts to see that
II is enforced. We have nothing more
to do with that"
When asked concerning the efforts
of the National Civic League to ar
range a compromise between the la
boring interests and those favoring
the plans of the railroads to solve
their difficulties by centralizing con-
troll Of all interstate carriers under
the Federal government. today re-
ccived a severe setback. when former
Secretary of State w. j. Bryan went
on record before the joint congress
sional Interstate Commerce Commit
tee as bitterly opposed to the pro-
posal. Members of Congress declared
that the influence Of the Democratic
leader would effectually block the ef-
fort to wrest from the individual
States control Of the railroads
In a vigorous statement the former
Secretary Of State declared that the
Capitalization OF railroad control
would bring into national politics the
greatest corruptive force we have
ever known He asserted that con-
centrating all power Of railroads in
Congress would tend to cause ratl-
roads to seek control Of primaries and
elections. In severely criticisinK the
railroad managements for their past
deeds. he asserted that the men at
the head Of tho railroads have done
things that would have discredited
hlghwaS r0hharA"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08
LEFT FORTUNE OF
NEARLY $4,000, 900

New York. Dec. T.-DeputA state
Comptroller William Boardman TO-DAY
transmitted to the Surrogaies Court \
report showing that Charles W. Hark-
ncss, formerly the third largest hold
ct OF Standard oil Company stock left
total estate OF s49.556.5SS
Appraiser John j. Lyon found tha
OF this amount the decedents wide
Mary Warden Hardness who lives At
Fifth Avenue and Fifty fourth Street
IL entitled to $l2.14s.s2s. and deceeent' $
brother. Edward =. Hardness is en-
titled to sss.ls2.sTl. The total be-
quests to charity follow. Yale rni-
versity. 100000; Presbyterian Hospi-
raj, s350.0oo: I.end-a Hand Mission.
s2a 900
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08
Lloyd-Ceorge Formally Accepts
Office Of Prime Minister and
Sets About Forming Cabinet
NORTHCLIFFE PREFERS
HIS EDITORIAL CHAIR
Viscount Grey Will Not Be in
New Regime. While Winston
Churchill Is Expected to Bob
Up in Office Again

London. Dec. David Lloyd
George tonight formally accepted the
premiership and the office OF First
Lord of the Treasury at an audience
with the King. He consented to form
new ministry.
Onieiai announcement to this effect
was made late this evening Apart
from this forInality the day brought
no important Developments The
House of Commons adjourned until
Tuesday. 1t Is said that the full list
OF the new cabinet Will be announced
before that date. probably at the end
Of the week
l1oyd-George' present plan, toward
the realization OF which he set TO
Work today at numerous conferences,
is said to be ministry OF twelve
members, including five tnionists, I'VE
Liberals and two iaborites. Reports
OF liberal allotment OF voices in the
affairs OF the government to repre-
sentatives of the labor party formed
the outstanding feature of the day.
Northciiffe Doesn't Want Office.
The new premier. himself of hum
bic birth. was generally expected to
take this course. but now that II is
about to become a fact the public
and particularly the Tory element
finds IT difficult to aecustom itself to
the Idea. Lord Norihcline stated to-
night in an interview that he pre-
ferred his editorial chair to a seat In
the cabinet. His newspapers extend
cd "a cordial welcome to the new pre-
nier. the Times remarkinG that his
success depended largely on himself
and his often tried power of raliying
men Of talent and enthusiasm to his
side
In addition TO two seats in the
cahinet--reported TO be awaiting
George Nicoil Barnes. Labor member
of Parliament for the Black Friars
division OF Glasgow. privy coun-
rflor, and Arthur Henderson presi-
LCnrttn.nA sacnrl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08
THORNHILL AGAIN is
FARMERS UNION HEAD

Especial 70 The Richmond virginian. }
Lynchbuvg. Va. Dec THE vir-
ginia State Farmers Educational and
Cooperative Union in session here to-
day elected the following officers:
President. a. B. Thornhill. of Apo
mattox; vice president. w. F. Vernon.
OF Pittsylvania: secretary treasurer,
George n. Bowles. OF Amherst
of -directors-C Gordon,
Mecklenburg: NJ. f. Padgett, Bedford
r. r. Bowler, Albemarle: H. H. Car
roll. Sussex: T. E. Thomas. spottsyl-
vania. and A. G. Lambert. wythe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08
To Retire Supcrannuatcs.

Washington, Dec. 7--Senator Smith
OF Georgia. today succeeded in jam
ming through his bill to retire SUPER
animated Federal judges now holding
ONCE during good behavior. The age
limit will be the Scriptural seventy
years. The vote was SO to Is.
Senator Sherman. of Illinois, made
a spirited defense of old men. citing
such examples in Congress az Ex-
Speaker Uncle Joe" Cannon and SEN
ator Galiinger. Republican leader.
both past eighty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08
Committees NAMED rOR
IMMIGRATION CEREMONY.

Washington. Dec. AFTER the
House today authorised the appoint
mont OF joint congressional COM
mittee to arrange for the Inaugural
tion Of President WILSON on Harcn I.
Representative Rucker. of Missouri:
Garrett. of Tennessee. Democrats. End
Mckinley. Of Illinois. Republican. were
named by Speaker Clark to represent
the House on the committee. Hena-
tors Overman. Hoks Smith and war
rem VIII represent tAe Senate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-08

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