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The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
A. A. BIRNEY TODAY
Masonic Rites Will Mark Interment at
Rock Creek Cemetery.

Funeral services for Arthur A. Biz
ney, who died suddenly on the golf
links at the Washington Country Club
Monday, will be held this afternoon at
st. Thomas Episcopal Church at 3
o'clock. The services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. C. Ernest Smith. The
interment will be at Rock Creek
will be held by Pentalpha Lodge.
When official announcement of Mr..
Birney's death was made in the Dis
trict Supreme Court, Justice Siddons
expressed sorrow at the news and
spoke of the esteem in which the de-
ceased was held by other justices OF
the court. A. A. Hoehling. president
of the District Bar Association, who
announced the death to the court, said
that a memorial service for Mr.. Birney
would be held during the fall term o.
the court.
Mr.. Birney died while about to make
a stroke for the last hole. in a game
of golf, which he was playing with
DR.. Howard Fisher. without any
warning he fell to the ground. Ply
sicians who were near came to hrs
aid but declared that he had died i'm
mediately. Many prominent persons
were watching the game and wit
messed the death.
Al NAAA n DAA AAOg "o9 DNAAA 49, - - -
May IS, 1852. He had been district
attorney, member OF the bar and a
civic worker. Recently he was coun-
sci for the home rule" committee,
which tried to Dust Commissioner
Newman for not coming up to resi-
dence requirements OF Commissioners
of the District, with William ]. Neale,
former Senator Joseph w. Bailey ana
others. Mr.. Birney is survived by his
local civic worker,
and seven children: Dion S. Birney,
and Mrs E. A Varela of Washington;
Mrs. James H Strong. wife of Lieut..
Strong, U. S. N; Richard c. Birney.
of Charles County, Nd; Mrs. F. Marion
Walker, of waukegan. Ill; Mrs.
Charles CAN'T, of Baltimore, and Will
lam NJ Birney, of Buffalo, N. Y.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
PRESIDENT TO PRESS
BOYCOTT ACTION SOON
State Department Busy Collecting
Facts in Case.

Pressure has been renewed on the
Administration to force an early reply
from Great Britain on the mails and
boycott protests. Continuous prom
ises of immediate action have been
disregarded, and all of the informa-
ton reaching the State Department
shows that the boycott is being made
almost ironclad, while the mails delay
shows very little Improvement
Now that the President has the
threatened railroad strike off his
hands, he is expected to press for ac-
ton by Great Britain and France.
Since the initial boycott protest was
sent forward, the State Department
mas been compiling facts to make the
reJolnder convincing in tone.
In this connection the administra-
ton already is in possession of q
number of weapons which can be used
In retaliation. First, of course, is the
right given under the shipping bill to
refuse clearances to vessels which
have Disseminated against American
shippers The revenue bill will have
attached to 1t a retaliatory clause de-
signed to reach the British-American
Tobacco Company and concerns of
that sort which are working to hold
prices down on the tobacco products
or this country. In addition, the At
torney General has specifically ruled
that there are certain clauses Of the
antitrust laws which are available
for prosecution where discrimination
against Americans can be shown.
With these weapons available the
administration is expected to make a
strong effort to secure, through diplo-
matte means, at least a complete revI-
sion of the boycott lists of Great
Britain and France. In addition, It is
expected that when the reply on the
mails hold-up is received here, that 1t
will be made the basis for a new and
different demand. inasmuch as infor-
nation gathered by the agents of the
State Department has now shown
conclusively that in the general con-
fiscation put into effect, not alone
Teutonic but neutral American-owned
documents of great value have been
seized.
At his recent conferences with Am
bassadors Page and Sharp President
Wilson was placed in possession of
much important information dealing
with the action of the British and
French governments in trade matters.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
twelve PLAYGROUND
TEACHERS SWORN IN
New Instructors Have Undergone Sew
eral Months Training.

Twelve new teachers, all experienced in
playground work, were sworn in as in
structors for the District Fairgrounds
yesterday. They have just finished a
course of training which lasted several
months.
Miss Goldie Norton. who was very act
i've with Miss Margaret Wilson in COM
munity forum work, is among them.
Following is a list of the new teachers:
Misses Jane Bheen, Olba Melick, Bertha
Egl, Florence Brumm, Mary O'Brien,
Goldie Norton. Lasalia McCaffrey, Sylvia
Garner, Ethel Walther, Elsie Nickles,
Louise Jackson and William w. Frye, tr.
Mr.. Frye will go to the New York ave-
nue. grounds. Miss O'Brien to Virginia
avenue, Miss Walther to Georgetown,
Miss Garner to Howard, and Miss Jack
son to Cardoza.
The other assignments have not yet
been made public
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
WANTS $4,000 FOR
FALL UNDER ENGINE

John w. Chandler, by his next
friend, Bernice Stewart, yesterday
filed in the District Supreme Court a
suit against the Washington Terminal
Company and the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company to recover $4,000
alleged damages.
The plaintiff says that while work
ing on the under side of an engine in
the roundhouse belonging to the de-
PENDANT companies he was thrown to
the floor and knocked unconscious,
and that his hearing was perma-
nently impaired.
Chandler is represented by Attor-
neys Leonard J. Mather and Richard
j. Downey.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
BACK TO PHILLY FOR
LEWIS AND HIS BIRD

Loves young dream was shattered
yesterday when Lewis Dillon, Of Phila-
oelphia, and his parrot were taken from a
Pennsylvania train by the police at Union
Station
The parrot, which is said to have a
voluminous vocabulary OF low-brow ad-
jectives and other unprintable specimens
Of language, was for young Dillon 5
e-to-have-been. who was waiting at
Richmond, Va. His mother had wired
the police that he was under age and
was on his way to Richmond to get mar
rted.
He is held under dual charge, a fugi-
tive from his parents. and carrying con-
cealed weapons, a large revolver being
found when he was searched, the police
say.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

For the District Of Columbia and Maryisnd-
Probably showers and cooler "Wednesday. Tnursdsy
partly cloudy; fresh easterly winds.
For Nirgnia-Showers and cooler in east and
partly cloudy in west portion WEDNESDAY ThurSdsy
probably fair: strong essteTy winds shifting TO north
west
A storm Of mnderats intensity was central Tues-
day night of the south coast Of North Carolina and
moving nnrth-northeastWSrd It Wa attended By
winds II moderate gale force in the vicinity Of its
center and rains the south Atlantic coast Storm
warnings are displayed the Atlantic coast from
Wilmington n. C.. 70 the Virginia Capes
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
Bow Bucks Auto. Loses.

While playing in the street in front of
his home at 20S Thirteenth street north
east, yesterday afternoon, Francis
Holmes, years old, backed into an auto
mobile owned by a department store and
was slightly injured. The child was
taken into the house, where his injuries
were treated by the family physician.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
HYDRAULIC DREDGES
DEEPEN THE POTOMAC

Pumping mud from the river bottom
across from the Navy Yard. the by
drAulio dredge Potomac, Of the Mary
land Dredging and Contracting Com
pany. OF Baltimore, is working its
way down the waterway to the mouth.
The United States engineer service
snagpuller York has been brought
around to the engineer service wharf
in the Potomac to undergo minor re-
pairs before 1t Is sent back to the
EastaPn Branch
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
T. R. PREFERS OWN WAY
OF SETTLING STRIKES

Special to The Washington Herald.
Oyster Bay, n. Y, Sept 5.-'My action
in the anthracite coal strike Is the meth
cd. IN my opinion, by which such situa-
tions should be handled"
This was Col Roosevelt's only COM
ment last night on the eight-hour day
legislation passed by both houses Of Con-
Eress to avert a general railroad strike.
The Colonel, however, intimated that he
would have a more extended statement
to make on the subject in the near fu-
tUrs-
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06

and Fairmont streets. Louis F. Post,
Assistant Secretary of the Depart
ment Of Labor. will preside, and Ar
thur Powell Davis, H. Martin Will
Jams. Mary Brennan-Inkster and Rep
resentatiye Edward Heating, OF Col
orado. will speak
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
Machine Collides with House.

Sidney Hooe IN Eleventh street
southeast, operating his automobile yes
terday afternoon in Good Hope road.
Anacostia, collided with the corner of
the house at 4 Good Hope road, occu-
pied by George F. Frederick, slightly
damaging the wall and machine. No one
was injured
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
CR0CKERLAND A MYTH,
SAYS NAVAL EXPLORER
By the international New. s,rrie..l

CBy the international News Serytee.l
New York, Sept 6.-That Crockerland.
which Rear Admiral Peary claims 70 have
seen on his last polar dash. doesn't exist
but is a myth, was the information
brought here today by Ensign FitzhUEh
Green. L. S. n, who arrived from Copen-
hagen on the Danish liner United States
Ensign Green set out with Donald J
Macmillan in 1903 to search for Croker
land. He will go to Washington on Mon
DAY TO report his observations 70 the
Navy Department.
French sardine fishermen use picked
DearYf meal he
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
LOCAL TEMPERATURE.

highest 70; lowest, %.
Relative humidity-s a m, 50; p n, 70; 81
p. m, "a. Rainfall IS p. m. to 8 p M, o. Hours
Of sunshine, l27 Per cent Of possible sunshine 100
Temperature same date last ycsr-Highest "a;
lowest, GO
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06

A tennis racquet frame that can be
converted into a camp stool has been In
vented.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
Flavor

Flowers for Early Fall Brides
Gude's flowers will make your we'd
ding notably attractive 1914 F st.
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
KENSINGTON RAILWAY.

Chevy Chase cars pass main entrance
Zoo and Country Clubs-connect at
Lake with Kensington line.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06

A sewing machine has been invented to
stitch together baseball covers.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06

Paper covers to protect automobiles in
storage have been invented.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06

the birth of Henry George. single-tax
advocate, will be celebrated by a
meeting to be held Saturday night in
a large tent on the grounds of the
Presbyterian Church at Thirteenth
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
GtDRGIA's BIGGEST
VOICE At ST. LOUIS

ATLANTA, Ca, June 15.-Georgia
had the biggest voice in the national
democratic convention which met at
st. Louis yesterday. 1t did not come
from any one delegate or the combined
delegation from Georgia; in fact, it
was stronger than several delegations
THE Man With the Voice." was Dew
ereaux F. McClatchey, of Atlanta, who
served as reading clerk.
This long legged, leather-Iunged.
brass-throated Georgian, as is known,
has been star performer in the Geor-
gia legislature for several years. He
is now clerk of the Georgia state SEN
ate. He is vouched for by all who have
heard him in action as the possessor of
the strongest voice east of the Rocky
Mountains.
There is said to be fellow who lives
the life of recluse somewhere in the
Yellowstone Park who amuses himself
every morning and evening by going
cut in the valley in front of his cabin
and shouting so loud that he shakes
eff the tops of few crags and there
by launches landslide
But the Rocky Mountain wonder has
never strayed from his native haunts
and consequently is not competitor
OF the Georgia fog horn who was Sc
lected to keep the democratic delegates
informed as to what transpired on the
S.. Louis rostrum.
Devereaux McClatchey can read al,
day and finish stronger than he was at
the start, and then if he's given
real juicy steak and brief rest spell
he can read for the balance of the
evening, and still get stronger and
stronger.
His voice is like tug boat whistle.
It starts deep and boomish, and the
further it gets the louder and clearer
it booms, so that no person, no matter
how large the convention hall and no
matter how remote the PERSONS seat
from the rostrum, can fail to catch
everysyllable-unless he happens to
be stone dead.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15

|tractively decorated n a color scheme
of yellow, coryopsis and other cut
flowers being used extensively
throughout the rooms where bridge
vas played After the game refresh
ments of frozen punch and sandwiches
were served.
Those present were Mrs. Carl Hawk
ms, Mrs. R. P. Moore, Mrs. Thad YOU
mans, Mrs. James Rees, Mrs. Lucille
Jossey, Mrs. D. X. Brinson, Miss Nc
Namara, Mrs: w. R. Lipscomb, Miss
Ruth Stackhouse. Miss Ruth Bron,
Miss Estelle Holt, Miss Mary Ella DAY.
export, Mrs. James Harris, Jr., Mss
Mary Littlejohn, Miss Sarah Tower,
Miss Louise Rodgers, Miss Mary
Parker.
Top score was made by Mrs. James
Rees, and the prize was box of cor
respondence cards. The guest prize
v as pink camisole.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
YAARAB WILL co TO
BUFFALO IN JULY

ATLANTA, Ga, June 15.-The i'm
perial council of the Mystic Shrine
meets in Buffalo early in July, and
Yarah Temple, Atlanta's splendid or
ganization of Shriners together with
Shriners from other parts CT the state,
are planning to go to Buffalo in num-
bers and equipment sufficient to prop
erly represent the leading city of the
south, and thus once more unfurl in
northern city the banner Georgia AL
ways Ahead
Yarab Temple will give unique en-
tertainment in the Atlanta auditorium
on the evening of June %, to which
people from all over the state are in
vited. The proceeds will go to meet
the expenses attached to carrying to
Buffalo the big patrol, band and
chanters organizations which reflect
credit upon the whole state. Poten-
tate Walter P. Andrews says Atlanta
and Georgia have made pans for a
t, emendous hit at Buffalo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
ATLANTA BANK WILL LET
employees ATTEND CAMP

ATLANTA, Ca, June 15.-Captain
James W. English, president of the
Fourth National bank, has rotified en-
ployes of that institution that any de-?
string to attend the Southern military
training camp at Fort Oglethorpe this
summer may do so on full pay. Cap
tain English is staunch believer in
military training as means of fitting
young man for business as well as
enabling him to be of service to his
country should he be needed.
Captain English said he attributes
his health at seventy-nine years of
age to the four years he spent under
Lee in the Civil War. more than fifty
years age.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
STATE FAIR MARSHALL
JOYNER GIVES TIMELY ADVICE

State Fire Marshal w. R. Joyner has
issued the following stop, Look and
Listen" warning. Fire losses through
out the state have been unusually heavy
during the past few months, hence the
timely advice from Marshal Joyner.
StOp!. Look!
Stop keeping inflammable material
near furnaces, stoves or gas jets.
Stop piling rubbish, trash, waste pa
per and straw in cellars, back yards or
on streets.
Stop to think that the responsibility
of fires rests in measure with your
activity in fire prevention.
Stop to think that two-thirds of all
fire are preventable.
Stop awhile from pleasure, clean up
your homes and aid in preventing fires.
Stop putting ashes in wooden boxes
or barrels. Use metal cans.
Stop hanging clothing or draperies
near open fires, stoves, stope pipes or
steam pipes.
Stop filling oil or gasoline stoves
when lighted.
Stop filling lights after dark.
Look carefully after your chimneys.
Keep them clean and in good repair.
Look well after heaters, stoves and
stove pipes; see that they are properly
put up, we'll protected underneath from
fire and no wood allowed near pipes or
fiues.
Look after oily rags and waste; they
cause spontaneous combustion.
Look to it that ashes are not thrown
against fences or buildings.
Look and see that your home is kept
clean of all combustible material.
Look to it that trash, rubbish and
waste are not permitted to accumulate.
Help stop the fire waste.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15

band, Prof. Lambert, was principal OF
the Americas High school. Mrs. Pope
uTed a yellow color scheme an, sun
flowers, daisies and coryopsis were US
ed as decorations. Refreshments of
ice cream and cake were served.
Those present were Mrs. William D.
Iyey, Mrs. John Council, Mrs. Hollis
Fort, Mrs. William Cobb, Mrs. Clark
Poole, Mrs George Adams, Mrs. H. D.
Allen, Mrs. Tracey Cunningham, Mrs.
Sam Heys, Mrs. John Cato, Mrs. Ernest
Tullis, Mrs. Clarence Davis, Mrs. Fred
Lambert, of Hawkinsville; Mrs. S. F.
Howell and her visitor; Mrs. Charles
Hudson, Mrs. E. l.. Carswell, Mrs. Tay-
lcr Lewis, Miss Mamie Sue Bell, Miss
Callie Bell, Miss Yonah Buchanan,
Miss Brown.
Mrs. Pope was assisted by Mrs. Lee
Eansford and Mrs. H. B. Allen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15

2 = = \ 4 \ \ + y = \ y \ = =
> TOAST TO THE NEWLY-WEDS. \
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The bells have rung; the wedding
march been played;
Shes now a matron-never more a
maid;
Ills gone-the hour, the magic hour,
is past
They stand together, man and wife at
last
Their feet within tn, portals of the
door,
OF the new life dreamed by both, be-
fore,
The years to come look bright as sun
lit skies,
May life remain for them as fair and
sweet
The pathway just as pleasant to their
feet,
As full of love and joy and peace, we
pray
And just as rosy as it looks today,
And should there ever come, for either
one,
The slightest cloud, to shadow DER the
sun,
May love give grace to each to under
stand,
And to the other, reach helping hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
MRS. OLIVER WILL
VISIT THE MOUNTAINS.

Sam Coney went to Americas this
morning. He will join his sister, Mrs.
George oliver, of that place, and they
will leave in a few days for an auto
mobile trip to Lake Toxaway and other
places of interest n North Carolina.
He will be away from the city about a
Cordele Dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Cleveland will
remove on July LIST to Macon, where
Mr.. Cleveland will be stationed next
year as the representative of a cotton
concern operating in that territory.
Their friends in Americas all regret
to note the departure of this interest
ing family, who will carry with them
to their new home the good wishes Of
hundreds of Americas people.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY
SCHOOL HAD PICNIC

The Presbyterian Sunday school pu-
pals, over a hundred strong, left Thurs
day morning for Myrtle Springs, where
tina annual picnic was held. A solid
trwck-load of shouting youngsters left
ABOUT nine o'clock and others followed
IN numerous other vehicles. The day
was spent roaming the about the beau
ti1Rl resort, and swimming came in for
lis full enjoyment A regular old
fashioned picnic dinner was spread
near the noon hour, being enjoyed by
the entire party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
POOR PEOPLE co OUT IN
THE OPEN FOR SLEEPING

ATLANTA, Ca, June 15.-Hot
weather in Atlanta has driven the peo-
pie in the poor districts of the city to
sleep on cots and pallets outdoors I'M
der the stars, which is the only place
they can rest in comfort.
New York's outdoor sleepers are
famous the world over, in certain
quarter the people sleeping on the
sidewalks by the hundred, while sight
seers step on their toes in their rounds
through the slums.
Atlantas slum jewellers haven't
quite reached the point where they
sleep on sidewalks, but the negroes
along Decatur street and other famous
Darktown thoroughfares have scheme
that's just as cool, if not little
cooler
They go into the alleys and court
yards in the rear of the tenements
where they live, and there they stretch
themselves upon the naked ground,
fold their coats and put underneath
their heads for pillows. The man OF
comfortable circumstances who goes
to bed ON a sleeping porch is not one
, whit more cool and comfortable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
A New Boat Now.

1t was currently rumored around the
courthouse late yesterday afternoon
that Solicitor General J. r. Williams
had purchased a new car. At the
hour Of going to press it was impossi-
BILE to verify the reports, other than to
learn that Sheriff" E. A. Nisbet, of
the Personary court, had taken the
matter under official cognizance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
DANCE AT MYRTLE
SPRINGS FOR THURSDAY

The dance at Myrtle Springs Thurs
day evening promises to be one of the
most enjoyable hops yet held at the
popular resort. Pickens' orchestra, of
Americas, has been engaged to supply
music and a large number of the dane
ing contingent of the city will attend.
These dances are always enjoyable oc-
oasions, and Americas society attends
them literally.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
MISS PINKSTON HAD PARTY
FOR MRS. BRINSON'S GUEST.

Miss Darien Pinkston entertained
Thursday morning in honor of Miss
Cecilia Mcnamara, who is the guest of
Mrs. D. K. Brinson. The handsome
Pinkston home on Taylor street was at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
COURT HOUSE NOTES

The hearing in a case scheduled for
this morning before Judge Littleiohn,
involving the Americas Trust and Saw
irgs Bank, was postponed because OF
the absence of Receiver w. w. Dykes,
who is in st. Louis, attending the ma
tlonal democratic convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
YOUNGER SET DANCE
AT STUDIO FRIDAY

The younger set will be entertained
Friday evening with dance at the
Bell Studio. Pickens' orchestra will
dispense music adm punch will be serv-
ed throughout the evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15

We are offering the following auto
mobiles at a bargain: One 1914 Cad
lilac, two speed axle; one 1914 Over
land, electric lights and starter; one
Norman and several others of stand
ard make. Ali cars in first class con-
dition. w. G. Turpin & Co. 15-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15

Mrs. G. p Payne and family, with
Miss Flora Denham eft today for
Pubic Beach. Mrs. Payne will join
her daughter, Mrs. Claude Davis, and
will remain about a month.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15
Bank Case For Friday.

Judge Littlejohn will hear the ex-
ceptions filed in the auditors report on
the Bank of Southwestern Georgia Fri
day morning at o'clock. Judge R. L.
Greer, of Macon county, ws~ the audi
tor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15

Randolph Whitehead, of Albany, was
visitor spending Wednesday in Amer
icus, the guest of friends. He motored
ever from his Dougherty home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15

t. L. Bell was absent from the city
Thursday, spending the day in Macon
en- business mission. He will re-
turn here tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15

Of all the performers you ever saw
"Faussoux" is one of the best to date.
See this wonderful man at the Opera
House tonight. Prices 1Oc and zoe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15

Mise Minnie Beckwith, of Shiloh COM
munity, was shopping visitor in
Americas Thursday, returning home In
the afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-15

Mrs. Walter Rylander, Misses Mary
and Elizabeth Davenport, Furlow Gate
wood, Jr., and L. A. Adams visited Ma
con yesterday, going up in the formers
car.