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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-17
TABLET PRESENTED
SAKS COMPANY BY EMPLOYEES
Token of Esteem to Mark Entrance Into New Store
Weatherly Makes Presentation and Louis Saks
Accepts the Tablet

speech made by Mr. Weatherly, and ac-
cepted the tablet on the part of himself
and his brother, Herman Saks. MY
friend, Mr. Weatherly, just said this
was great store, but l want to disagree
with him. said Mr.. Saks This store
is just in its infancy, a mere babe. As
it grows in age, we hope to see it con-
tinue to grow in greatness, in popularity
and in fair dealing.
1.-THE, reason it is as large as it is to-
day is due to the cooperation and faith
full service of our employees, and to say
that we appreciate TINS token of their
esteem and loyalty is putting it mildly.
Words cannot express our sentiments in
accepting this gift, the value of which
in money is not so much, but accepting
in the spirit in which it is presented by
our employees, means more than dollars
and cents. If we have done anything for
Birmingham and for our employees for
them to be appreciative, we are glad to
have been able to do So and when we
are gone we hope that our sons likewise
will follow the plans We have set for
them to build a greater business through
honest dealings and fair treatment to
ALL"
WORKED IN STORE
Frank S. White, Jr., who. as a boy.
worked in the Saks store, made a SPLEEN
did speech, paying tribute to the founders
of the firm, their business career, and
useful citizenship There would be
something missing if the Saks were taken
away from Birmingham. There would be
a hole a missing something that could
not be filled. / have known these gen
tlemen all my life, having worked for
them and for a number of years lived
next door to one of them. | want to say
that there never was a more neighborly
neighbor than Herman Saks. This build
ing stands today, not only a monument to
the honesty and integrity of the found
ers, but also to the employees who
through years of faithful service made it
a possibility
Joe Saks, the junior member of the
firm, made a short speech in which he
thanked the employees for the tablet pre-
sented to his uncle and father. 81 want
to say that there is no finer bunch of
employees in the city. 1t is a pleasure
to know that we have such employees,
that we know they are interested in the
firm and are working for higher ideals
both for themselves and the firm. We
hope that, when this firm has grown out
of its infancy and reached more mature
age, that each person here tonight will
still be with the Louis Saks Clothing
company
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-17
INTEREST OF PEOPLE

Julius Jaffe, jeweler, is another in favor
of the golf links. II am in favor of
park system" said Mr.. Jaffe. 1.-THE max
ing of golf course out of Green Springs
will mean that the interest of the citi-
zens of Birmingham will be brought to
the top notch and they will eventually
want more parks for golf tennis and
other sports. 1t does seem foolish to let
this beautiful plot of land lie idle when
it could be made into beautiful golf
course for the people. 1t seems as if
we are going to get this golf course and
when we do, there will be rejoicing among
the masses who want it,
B. H. Mooney, advertising expert, says
he has noticed that most of the cities
throughout the country are in favor of
golf links and have provided the people
with them. IT do not know of a large
city in the country that has not provided
good golf course for it's citizens" said
Mr.. Mooney. Il was surprised to see an
interview with Mr.. Richards of the Sell
ma Chamber of Commerce a few days
ago telling of the golf course that is being
built in that city. This shows that the
people of all the cities are willing to
place the ground owned by the people
at their disposal There is a demand for
this course at present and it won't be
long before it will be more insistant than
ever"
LAND IDLE LONG ENOUGH
Ed Patillo, of the Detroit Motor COM
pany, says it is time for the city to i'm
prove Green Springs for the citizens
This land has been idle long enough. It
is doing no one any good at the present
time. From what 1 can learn, the initial
cost of converting this land into a golf
course is small, Even if a greater outlay
of money than is contemplated is re-
qured to place this land in condition, the
satisfaction of the people would be worth
it. hear no one knocking the project
and every one is boosting it. The idea
is popular and the people should have a
golf course at once
Coke Matthews sales managed of the
Overland Birmingham company, is a
booster for the golf course. THE talk
of the town is the golf course" said Mr..
Matthews. 1.-THE movement of The Age
| Herald in getting Green Springs placed
| in condition for an excellent recreation
park, where the people can play golf,
and other sports. is an excellent ssle. That
| it meets with the approval of the people
| is evident from the talk on all sides in
| favor of the proposition. 1 am in hope
! it can be completed in a short time.
When it is, shall attempt the game for
| the first time. They tell me it is good
one and I am willing to try Sly thing
one time"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-17

Louis and Herman Saks, founders of
the Louis Saks Clothing company, were
presented with a bronze tablet, in honor
of the opening of their new home by their
employees yesterday afternoon at clock.
The presentation speech was made by
Commissioner James Weatherly. Louis
Saks replied appropriately to Mr., Wealth
erlys talk, and accepted the gift for him
self and Herman Saks. Frank S. White,
Jr, and Joe Saks, the junior member of
the firm, made short talks. All the en-
ployes and a number of guests were
present.
Louis Stern, manager of the furnishing
goods department of Saks Clothing com
pany, acted as chairman and made a few
remarks in appreciation on the part of the
employees for the speeches made by Com
missioner Weatherly and Mr.. White.
''One of the greatest tributes that could
be paid these founders of one of Bir-
mingham's greatest stores" said MI
! Weatherly, lis to call attention to the
many years that the firm has operated
successfully in Birmingham without a
change. of personnel This alone speaks
more for the honesty and integrity of the
men to whom this tablet is being present
ed than anything 1 can say Locating
the Louis Saks Clothing company in 1884
and operating under the the same name
and the same personnel for all these
years, would prove 10 any one the hon
esty of principle that has predominated
their business career in this city.
TOKEN OF ESTEEM
More than that, Louis Saks Clothing
company could not be the great store that
it is today had it not been for the love
and esteem that the employees have held
Tor the founders. This token of that
admiration, love and respect would not
have been presented had not the en-
,ployes been treated right, and treated in
such a way that would win their respect
and esteem. Human labor is one of the
greatest institutions of the land, and
through this source only is a great bust
ness built. [ say that Birmingham is
proud of Louis Saks Clothing company,
of the founders of the firm, and words
cannot express my personal regards and
esteem for these two men, who have
played such an important part in the
molding of this city,
Louis Saks replied to the presentation
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
RUMORSFLYING THICK and FAST
TELL OF UNEASINESS ALONG THE
BORDER BECAUSE OF CARRANZA
GIRL FALLS INTO WELL;
BREAKS HER RIGHT LEG

FORT VALLEY, Ca, March a.
Miss Rosa Merritt, attractive daugh-
ter of Mrs. Rowden, while ina coal
house which was built over an old we'll,
Tas precipitated to the bottom, fifty
feet below, by the covering of the well
giving way. Help was hurriedly sum
moned and Lawrence Hill, telegraph
line from Atlanta, was lowered down
and by means of rope Miss Merritt
was drawn to the surface.
The bones in her right limb, just
above the ankle were broken and at
tending physicians are fearful that am
putation will be necessary.
Miss Merritt is very popular young
lady and the accident is greatly deplor-
ed. Hill has been highly commended
for his courage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
SEARCHING NOW
FOR RELATIVES
Of PERSON HERE.

Chief of Police Johnson is comforting
with the clerk of the superior court of
Jasper, Hamilton county, Florida, con.
corning the body of a man, Andrew
Peters, who died yesterday at he
Americus hospital.
On his person was found certificate
from this court official stating that
Peters was deaf and dumb and request
ed the aid of the public, stating that
he had known him for several years.
Several days ago Peters was found
near Huntington in very precarious
condition and he was brought to the
local hospital, where he died from
pneumonia.
The description of Peters is given as
being man about 5 feet 10 inches in
height, about so years of age, features
regular, an aquiline nose, sandy gray
and iron gray hair.
Unless the body of Peters is claimed
by relatives or the officials in Jasper,
Fla, he will be buried by the county
On his person was found
a small memorandum book giving data
as to where he had visited during the
past three years and it shows that he
has been in almost every section of the
United States.
Chief of Police Johnson received a
telegram Tuesday morning from Sa-
vannah requesting a description of the
dead man.
The body is in charge of the Ameri-
GUS Undertaking Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14

Ell PASO, Tex, March 14.-News
reaching Ell Paso from Galaena, Mex
leo, at o'clock this afternoon reports
Francisco Villa and his band of fol-
lowers encircled by Carranza troops
near that place.
According to Mexican advices re-
ceived at Juarez, opposite here, Gen.
Luis Gutierrez, the Carranza COM
mander-in-chief in the state of Chi
huahua, at the head of $4,000 de facto
government troops, has surrounded the
Villaistas, and with every avenue of es-
cape effectually cut off the Carranza
forces are resting on their arms. Heavy
reinforcements are being hurried Gen.
Gutierrez's army from Chihuahua, and
a despatch from the Carranza COM
mander says villa has small chance
to escape"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
GEORGIA TEACHERS
MEET IN MACON

Tie Georgia Educational Association
will convene in Macon, April 20-21-22
This is the fifty-first annual meeting
of the association, and it is one of i'm
pcrtonce to every teacher in the state.
There will be fully one thousand
teachers, principals, superintendents
present. 1t will be a good time for
teachers to get acquainted, to get in
spiration for their work and to stim-
ulato their professional spirit.
A good program is promised with in
speakers and live topics. Ru-
raj schools, prompt payment of teach
ers, compulsory education, adult illit-
eracy are some of the questions that
will be thoroughly discussed.
There will be some noted educators
outside the state present, among these
the president of the National Educa-
association.
Every teacher in this county should
at erd this meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
MANITOBA To CLOSE
FOR PROH|B|T|UN

WINNIPEG, Man, March 1.-two
hundred saloons, forty-two wholesale
liquor houses and seven clubs here
must close their places of business on
June 1st, as a result of the dry" VIC
tory attained under the Manitoba tenn
perance act yesterday.
Much interest attended the balloting
throughout the day, and the city pre-
cincts went dry" by small majori-
ties. The dry victory is being stead
ily increased by rural returns, many
o: which had not reached here at noon.
Practically every rural precinct in
the entire province heard from has
returned a substantial dry" majority.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
BELIEVED VILLA HAS NOW
CHOSEN FAVORABLE STAND
Rumors of Unrest Among Troops of
Carranza Cause Tense Feeling :.
There

the Carranza proposals by the United
States. These comments, practically
without exception, approve the course
OF both nations, and the agreement has
created a favorable impression every
where in Mexico. Secretary Polk was
optimistic over the outlook, and said
confidential reports reaching him fail
cd to confirm wild reports that Car
ranza's supporters resented the Unit
ed States pursuit of Villas bandits.
At the war department, Secretary
Baker informed newspaper correspon,
dents the departments dispatches up
to noon contained no word of import
ant troop movements in the south
west.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
Pershing's Moves Kept in Dark.

Ell PASO, March 14.-Brigadier-
General Pershing, commanding the
American expeditionary forces to enter
Mexico left here on board a west
bound train last night. Military au-
thorities refuse all information con-
cerning his movements.
Gen. Pershing, it is believed in Ell
Paso this afternoon, is now at Column
bus, n. NJ where 1000 United States
troops are being concentrated for the
dash into Villas territory. 1t is i'm
possible to state whether the expedi-
tion has completed arrangements for
tie start
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
Rumania and Russia Agree.

LONDON, March 14.-An agreement
has been reached between Rumania
and Russia which is believed to indi-
cate the definite decision of Rumania
tc adhere to the cause of the Entente
Allies, according to a Bucharest dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany. The agreement permits Ru-
mania to purchase war materials in
Russia and to transport through Rus
si2 war materials purchased else
where. 1t is reported that Russia has
agreed further to give to Rumania a
part of Bessarabia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
DIVISION MEET Of.
ODD FELLOWS HERE

The Fifth division convention of the
/. o. o. F. will be held in Americus on
April oath, according to District Dep
uty Grand Master G. A. Woods, of Col
umbus, who has made this statement
to Americus Lodge, No 264.
The Fifth division includes the coun-
ties of Sumter, Schley, Marion, Ma
con, Webster, Stewart, Chattahoochee,
Muscogee, Talbot, Lee, Taylor, Har-
ris Meriwether and Troup. 1t will be
an occasion of much interest with
prominent officials of the order in at
tendance at the district meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
]. A. TAYLOR VISITS
FRIEND IN CITY

J. A. Taylor, formerly of Americus
but now of Buena Vista, came over
Monday to spend day or two with
Americus relatives and friends. Mr..
Taylor is a large planter of Marion
county and this year is running 20
plows. He says the farmers of his
section are now planting corn and
will plant cotton about April list. The
Marion county primary will be held on
March 10th, and Mr.. Taylor will re-
turn home to vote. He has many
friends in Americus who are always
glad to see him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
MEXICO TROUBLE
OVERSHAD0WSALL
FROM WORLD WAR

Vigorous artillery fighting continues
on the Verdun front today, though no
German infantry attacks have yete de-
veloped west of the Meuse, where there
have been signs of preparations for a
renewal of a drive in prospect.
The most intensive German effort
seems to have again shifted to the
eastern bank of the Meuse this after
noon. Here a reconnaissance in force
and in the Haudremont wood west of
Douamont was reported as checked by
the French curtain of fire. The Teu-
tens failed to press their advance
there in the face of such losses as ap-
peared inevitable.
In the Vaux and Damlop region, a
vigilant bombardment continues, with
neither army gaining advantage.
In the Woeyre region, both German
and French guns are pounding the OPP
posing positions, with neither resorting
to infantry attacks. The drive for Yer
dun appears this afternoon to have
lessened, if not altogether
abandoned.
From German sources friction be-
tween Greece and the Entente nations
at Saloniki is reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
SONS Of VETERANS
To MEET TUESDAY

Every son of Confederate veteran
IN Americus and Sumter county is ear
nestly urged to attend a meeting of the
A. S. Cults camp, Sons of Confederate
Veterans, Tuesday night, March 14th,
at the Chamber of Commerce Office at
Z 80 p. m.
Much business will be brought be-
fore the body in the matter of the an
nual election of officers and other mat
ters.
The state reunion is to be held in
Americas on August oath and 25th, and
every son of Confederate Veteran is
requested to Join in the plans for ar
rangements and entertainment
Frank J. Payne is adjutant and G. w.
VI alters is commandant of the Sons of
Veterans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
EARNINGS
SHOW HEAVY INCREASE

An increase of more than $4,000, 900
il the gross earnings Of the American
Telephone and Telegraph company
last year over 1914 is shown by the an
nual report of President Theodore N.
Vail, issued here through Manager p.
Il. Westbrook, of the Americus office.
Total gross receipts of the company,
not including the connecting independ-
emf companies, last year were SAL
117,4S7, and dividends amounted to
$2s, ,1OO,591.
The Bell system, President Vail re-
ports, now connects 9,151,221 tele-
phones, gain of half a million sta
tions in a year. 1t is estimated that
$57 100000 will be spent in new con
struction this year. The company add
ed 1,O29,951 miles to its system, max
ing total of IS, ,5O5,545 miles.
The report declares that the engin-
eering department has done "impor-
tant and confidential" work with rep
resentatives of the army and navy to
work out a system of communication,
'unequaled by any other nation" in
connection with national defense plans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14

BERLIN, March (Wireless)-
Reports reaching Berlin today from
Athens indicate rupture between the
Entente nations and Greece is immi-
nent. In fight between Greek and
French troops at Saloniki, one French
man is reported to have been killed
and another wounded. The French be-
ing in superior force, compelled the
Greeks to surrender, they being after
wards imprisoned
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
CITY AND COUNTY
BALLOTS
TWO ELECTIONS

Every movement is primed for the
Sumter county primary which viii be
held Wednesday, March 18th.
The last stand of the candidates was
made during today, and up into the late
night will find the various maneuverx
being brought into execution.
The polls for the 27th district, which
is Americus, will open at Z O'Clock IN
the morning and close at s D. m. ina
ballot box will be found in the once
q Judge W t. McMath in the base.-
ment of the county courthouse. In ahs
other districts of the county the Polls
will open at a. m. and close al 3
p m. 1t is likely that the results az
the districts outside of Americas win
be known late Wednesday afterrO0n.
but it is fully expected that the resulfx
Of the 9th district will not be known
before Thursday morning.
The managers of the primary for ths
9th district are W. T. McMath, justice
of the peace; Frank Oliver and WTIIEs
Macarthur; clerks, j. A. Walker. j. NJ.
Carter, Harry Hawkins and WeIbwr
Smith.
Four members of the county demo-
cratic executive committee from the
9th district are to be selected. A spaee
is found on the bottom of the baIIOax
for writing your choice of four cfti
zens of the 9th district for this honor
No nominations are made, but each
voter writes the choice of his ballot.
One member of the committee is 20 be
chosen in the other eight districts az
the county.
No nominations are shown on the Of
fetal ballot for executive Committee
men, but the following citizens were
on the streets of the city to-
day: F. B. Arthur, ]. A. Davenport, J.
J. Hanesley, j. c. Carter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
Carranza Hears From Washington.

CarranZa Hears From Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March A.
The state department agents along the
Mexican border reported this afternoon
General Carranza has received the
tinted States governments Rate ac-
cepting the proposal for g reciprocal
agreement for the pursuit of border
bandits, CarranEa has expressed him
self as faVorably impressed with the
promptitude with which the Wilson ad-
mmistration conceded the equity of his
proposal and will, it is believed, CO.
operate with American troops in the
pursuit of Villa.
Assistant Secretary Polk, who is di-
recting affairs at the state department
during the absence of Secretary Lans
ing, told President Wilson this after
noon that the state department has re-
ceived word from various parts of Mex
ico commenting on the acceptance OF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
CONDITION BANKS
FROM STATEMENTS

A call from the national government
foH the statement of condition of ma
tonal banks on March 7th, was made
Monday by the comptroller of the cur
rency.
State Treasurer Speer has called for
statements of condition of state banks
en- March 10th.
The statement of the Bank Of Com
merce of Americas appears in today's
issue of the Times-Recorder, and pre-
sents a splendid showing of the insti-
tution's affairs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
MRE BUYS A HALF.
INTEREST IN BL L0CK

Hugh L. Mize, a prominent Sumter
county planter, Tuesday bought one
half interest in the Thomas block of
business property on the corner of
Jackson and Forsyth streets, from l..
G. Council, receiver for the Bank t
Southwestern Georgia. The consider
alton was $4,000, paid in cash. The
ether half interest in the building is
held by the Thomas estate,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
IMPORTANT DECISIONS
IN BANKRUPTCY CASES

WASHINGTON, D. c., March IA
Some knotty questions in. bankruptcy
law were decided today by the supreme
court.
In upholding the validity of trans.
fer of land, although the deed was
not recorded until within four months
Of bankruptcy, while the law desig-
mates as invalid certain deeds, if not
recorded within that time, the court
held that the law meant to invalidate
only deeds required by local law to be
recorded to make them valid as to
creditors.
In so holding the court reversed the
Interpretation given the bankruptcy
law in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky Teh>
nessee, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nilsson
ri. arkansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Kan
sas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ok
ldhoma, Wyoming, Utah and New Mex
ico and sustained the interpretations in
New York, Vermont, Connecticut,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississip-
pi, Louisiana, Texas, California, Ore
gon, Nevada, Montana, Washington,
Idaho and Arizona.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
MARSHALL SIXTY-TW0
TODAY: CONGRATULATIONS

y WASHINGTON, d. c., March =
y 14.-Vice President Thomas Mar y
: shall attained the age of sixty =
= two today, the occasion being =
= quietly observed in the Marshall =
\ home here. =
y Thousands of kilograms of con- =
= graduation from every part of the =
= United States were received be- =
= fore noon. Indiana state officials =
= sent a collective message of con- =
y gratulations, Vice President Mar =
y shall being a native and former Y
= governor of that state.
a Il IA A Il
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
Funston Imposes Censorship.

SAN ANTONIO, March ,14.-Major-
General Funston today imposed a Wig
crous censorship over the transmission
Of news from Columbus, N. NJ. United
States troops there were ordered to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-14
Registration Large.

The registration list of the 27th dis
tfiet contains 951 names, while the
remaining districts Of the county are
slightly less than the big district The
entire registration list numbers sew
eral over 1900, and one of the largest
voting eelection in the history of the
county is anticipated. There is pos
sibility that large number of citizens
will vote in the primary on their tax
receipts, they having complied vita
the registration law after the list was
sent to the printers.