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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
WORKMAN OUTLINES
REG CROSS ACTIVITIES
Points to Need Of Uni
form Effort.
MANY WORKERS. ENLISTED
Those Making Knitted Articles for
Individual Soldiers Asked to Re-
port the Fact So as to Avoid Du-
plication Of Effort. u

Coleman Workman, acting chairman
Of the Richmond Chapter. American
Red Cross. issued yesterday the fol-
lowing statement to the members OF
the Richmond Chapter.
AS acting chairman of the Richmond
Chapter in the absence of Henry W.
Anderson, 1 am asked to make state
ment IN reference to the activities 7of
the Red Cross Richmond Chapter.
which l will do as briefly as can.
1t is hardly necessary for me to
refer to the magnificent response or
the Richmond people to the appeal
made to them some time since for funds
with which to carry on the very Inn
portant work to be done. but do wish
to again attest the loyalty and devo-
ton OF the Richmond women who are
responding 80 cheerfully to the call
on them for individual work.
At present the Richmond chapter has
over $1,000 members. and a large num-
Der OF the women who are members OF
same are giving their time, either at
the headquarters at Fourth and Grace
Streets. or at the various auxiliaries
scattered over the city. It must be
remembered that the work OF the
Richmond chapter. as we'll as the work
of the national organization. has ex-
banded SO rapidly In the last few
months that we. as well as the national
organization. find ourselves almost
| overwhelmed by the demands on us,
and, therefore. IL things do not run rs
smoothly as could be wished. we trust
you will bear with the officers until
the organization can be 30 perfected
that all the machinery will run
smoothly. In perfecting the organiza-
ton and carrying on the work allotted
to US. we are governed by rules and
regulations which at times would ap-
pear to be unnecessary. but when 1t Is
remembered that every single article
made and ally the work done has to
be strictly In accordance with specif-
| cations given out. one must realize
that the women in charge of the va
rious committees have no alternative
but TO accept work only that will be
acceptable to tho national orEaniza-
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-07
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In order to offer real value
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Quality. and are trimmed
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in white and flesh, only. The
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de Chine; some embroidered.
others tailored. The colors
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gundy. Taupe. Flesh and
White salso beautiful combi-
nations Of the above colors
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
GOES To ASSUME
NEW PASTORATE

Rev. R. L. Bivins and family leave
today for Forsyth, Ca, where he will
assume the pastorate of the First
Baptist church, preaching his first SER
mon there on Sunday morning.
For almost 20 years Rev. Bivins was
pastor Of the Furlow Lawn Baptist
church in Americus, resigning last
winter to take charge of five suburban
churches, which he has served since
that time. A few weeks ago he re-
ceiyed a call from the First Baptist
church Of Forsyth, Ca, and after some
deliberation, decided to accept, al
though he refused to assume the pas
torate until he had completed a series
of revival meetings in each of the five
churches under his charge.
Rev Bivins came to the Furlow
Lawn church in this city fresh from
college, it being his first charge,
while he was also the first pastor of
the church, it having been organized
only few weeks prior to his coming.
His work in Americus and adjacent
territory has been such as to stamp
him as a man of marked ability in his
chosen calling as a minister of the gos-
pei Of strong character, his infu-
ence has ever been exerted in move
ments calculated to elevate the stan
dard of community life and his minis
trations among his people have been
such as to endear him to hosts Of
friends to whom his departure for
other fields of lobar will cause sor-
row.
The First Baptist church of For=
syth, one of the oldest churches in
the state, acquires in Rev. Bivins and
his family a group of new residents
whose influence in the community will
be distinctly felt and while regretting
exceedingly their departure from
Americus, the citizens of this city will
heartily congratulate Forsyth upon
their acquisition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
MACON OFFICERS
DRAW SUSPENSION

MACON, August Detectives
Newberry, Roland and Turner were
found guilty of two of the thirty three
charges preferred against them at
the conclusion of the third days hear
ing of the case at 11:45 o'clock last
night
The detectives were convicted on
charges Nos. 6 and 16, as follows:
Charge No. 6-"Selling without au-
thority copper still and the apparatus
of illicit distillers to junk dealers in
violation of the law Of the United
States"
Charge No. 16-"Appropriating to
their own use and selling ninety-six
(96) pounds of leather betting, same
having been recovered from thieves
and being the pruporty of the Union
Seed and Fertilizer Company, the
Buckeye Cotton Oil Company, Massee-
FELTON, Lumber Company, ct al; this
property being sold while cases
against the suspected thieves were
still open ON the docket of Record
er's court, combinations having been
granted upon request of these de-
tectives."
While the Civil Service commission
deliberated in their private Office at
the city hall hot words passed be-
tween Commissioners Ellis and Chap
man, the excited exchange of words
being overheard in the courtroom. It
is reported that the two commission
ers almost came to blows.
The commissioners took the case at
9;45 O'Clock last night Two hours
later it was announced that a decis-
ion had been reached
Detective Newberry is suspended
from the force for a period of sixty
days, under the decision.
Detectives Roland and Turner are
suspended for term of thirty days
each
A large crowd that remained in the
court room throughout the trial re-
manned for the verdict.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
To Use SOUTHERN
PORT5|NSEN[NNG
FOOD TO EUROPE

WASHINGTON, d. c., AuggSa gs---
Diversion to gulf and south Atlantic
ports of virtually all movements nE
foodstuffs destined for export ns Gu-
rope is planned as governnan4 waw
measures to relieve oongesEaan or
railroads and ports In Che eaSx
New Orleans, Savannah CEarsEEzDge
and Port Arthur, Tex, are Tia prgr1z
which will be made the chief MIsaEamg.
points. The plan will be worked Dua
by the shipping board in co-opzTatTEnA
with shippers, ship-owners zrz pnre
authorities. The shipping bnzr5 wEE
appoint soon a general traffic dS7.xa70r
who will be put in charge oF fAsa zaTEs-
gram. 1t was said today the ps@ce gsrB-
hebly would go to Benjamin e. 1TE-
ehell, cf Chicago, now traffic Nracs0r
of the Union Pacific railroad
The shipping board hopes nx 1savss
the plan working by winter Before
snow and bad weather have uEgaE9a e7zga
trans-continental freight trains EzzzEBesz..
tt move. Officials who have gaSvz fHg-
subject thought declare the usrs1ssszE
will add 25 to 80 per cent. t0 Ei39 gil
cheney Of American railway sysfsncs
and will do away with the preaGn1 era
gestion of freight in northensaarEs
ports.
Tho obiaf odvap+ao, .Ja,t,sa.y g.. -@R..s
arrangement suggested is sha1 exEso-E
God, largely western and u6loksH axss-
tern product will get shorter asaul nud
that munitions and other HRawEfsr1uz'
ed products turned out large1y IA EE2e
east will not be delayed in shEwupan1
while awaiting their turn wIEh raw
producers.
Under the traffic director itse Snip
ping board will name three sFiBETag Ill
rectors-one for transatlantic trade,
another for South American trade ama
a third for the Pacific. These HuEm
will be chosen on the recommendation
of the traffic director himself Eul7 RD
names at present are under comsiflera-
ton.
In all the important ports II 8 pzaEa-
ned to appoint voluntary terminal Esus-
mittees to assist the traffic diEsc1zT Hn
expediting the loading and sailing ox
vessels. These committees NZzl vs.
chosen soon and will be caKlen RO
Washington for consultation with rGae
shipping beard as to the faciltt5es al
their several ports.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
JAPS EhTERT TAIN
AMERICAN NAVAL
OFFICER ROYALTY

YOKOHAMA, Japan, August 90.-A
notable demonstration of friendship to-
ward the United States was given here
recently when the citizens of Yoko-
hama who arranged an elaborate en-
tertainment in honor of Admiral Aus
tin NJ. Knight, and other officers of the
United States Asiatic fleet.
Admiral Knight came to Japan to
conbey to Emperor Yoshihito the
thanks of the United States for the
honors shown to George W. Guthrie,
late American ambassador.
The festival was held in the public
gardens. which were beautified by the
pink and white lotus blossoms of the
season. The distinctive feature of the
unction was the presentation of mag
nifcent silver flower bowl to Admiral
Knight by Mayo Audo, in behalf OF
the cities. The souvenir bore a suit
able inscription in Japanese and con
tanned a scroll, signed by leading resi-
dents, asserting:
The existence of friendly relations
between your country and ours is ira
ditional. Yet, by the entrance of the
United States of America into the pres
ent war our interests have become
MORO o1ocaIv 1iulyad +ooathpr than ever
before; the friendship existing between
US has so matured that today we are
not only friends but allies.
I'VE deem it a fitting occasion
therefore for us to show our high re-
gard for you, and through your warm
feeling for the American people, by
presenting to you this bowl. May it
serve both as q mark of our respect
for you and as a token OF our sincere
Friendship for your fellow country
men,
Admiral Knight accepted the gift as
an an expression of the good feeling
borne for the United States by the peo-
pie of Japan.
The entertainment consisted Of jugg-
lery and Geishe dances. Japanese
artists painted fans before the guests
and later presented them to the Ameri-
cans as souvenirs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
]. B. HUDSON DIED
HERE EARLY TODAY

Joseph B. Hudson, one of the best
known attorneys in the state, died at
his residence, 504 Rees Park, this
morning at $3.50 o'clock. He had been
ip poor health for the past several
years, and on Tuesday afternoon suf-
fered a stroke of apoplexy from which
he failed to rally.
Mr.. Hudson was born in Ellaville,
Ga, and was sc years of age. He liv-
&c and practised law in Schley and
Webster counties before moving to
Americus, reading law under his
father the late C. B. Hudson, who was
for years solicitor general of the
Southwestern circuit.
He represented Webster county in
the legislature in 1881 and 1882, and
was a member of some of the most i'm
portant committees. He had resided
in Americus for the past "a years.
Surviving him are his wife, one
brother, Judge Victor B. Hudson, Of
Texas one sister, Mrs. John Edge, of
Ogerton, Texas He was a member of
the First Methodist church.
Funeral services will be held from
his residence at 1920 o'clock Friday
morning. Rev. ]. A. Harmon, of Ma
con, will conduct the services. The
following members of the Americus
ar association will act as active pail
bearers: Hollis Fort, y. S. Childers,
Robert T. Hawkins, Harry M. Hawk
ins, e. A. Nisbet, stephen Pace, The
general membership of the bar asso-
citation will act as honorary escart to
the remains
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
DECLARES YELLOW
IS UNREAL

WASHINGTON, D. c.. August 30
In presenting Viscount Ishii, head of
the Japanese mission, to the senate to-
day, President Pro Tenn. Salisbury
said
Japan joins our great young nation
ia pledging new continuance of our
old friendship, which the trouble-mak
ers of the earth tried hard to inter
rupt" In conclusion he added "the
yellow peril was made in Germany"
Viscount Ishii in has address said
that Japan and America have many
thinbs in common by which can help
each other, and deplored the ISLANDERS
which had been circulated, designed
to cause friction between the ma
tions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
KAISER OFFERED
Sc EPARATE PEACE
To NEW RUSSIA

COPENHAGEN, August 3O.-The so
cialist nespaper Vorwaerts in its is
sue today states that proposal Of
a separate peace has recently been
made by Germany to Russia, as was
brought out in Premier Kerensky's
statement to the Russian national con-
ference, saying such proposal had
recently been rejected The vorwaerts
together with the Tageblatt and Vossi-
sche Zeitung in commenting on the ex-
posure call attention a trick-denial
published recently in the semi-official
horde Deutsche Allemain Zeitung, say
ing that former Chancellor Won Beth
mann-Hollweg made no such proposal
before he left office
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
ASK DAMAGES FOR
DEATH OF NEGRO

Claiming damages of $10000.00 for
the death of her son, Seymour Adams
from a gunshot wound sustained on
July 3lst, at the hands of "Pawnee
Bil' Hughes, at the opera House in
this city, Catherine Adams, colored
has filled suit against Hughes and W
H C. Dudley. proprietor of the Opera
House.
The negro boy who was about u
years Of age, was shot in the abdomen
by a % calibre bullet fired by Hughes,
who posed as a wild west" perform
er and advertised that he would give
sharpshooting exhibition at the
Opera House on the night of July 81.
He hired the negro boy to stand be-
hind the scenes and blow out candles
as he (Hughes) fired at them with a
rife. Whi4e enga2ed in carrying out
his part of the contract, the boy was
shot in the abdomen, dying several
hours later.
In the meantime, Hughes left town
by night train Immediately after the
affair a $40 check given by him to
LEGAL physician for medical attention
TO the boy afterward being found to
be worthless, it is alleged.
The suit is brought jointly against
Hughes and w. H. C. Dudley as mana
ger of the Opera House. it being claim
ed that Mr.. Dudley is responsible for
the accident. The plaintiff is repre-
sented by Shipp & Sheppard and
Hixon & Hawkins and will be tried
at the January term Of the City Court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
RUM0R THAT KITCHENER is
STILL ALIVE AGAIN REVIVED

LONDON, August 30-The cnriously
widespread belief in England that
Kitchener is still alive has now taken
new form, namely the belief that
Kerensky is Kitchener. Everybody in
our street is saying so. writes a cor
respondent to one Of the London news
papers. The paper in reply points out
that Kerensky is a young man of thirty,
but remarks that this fact probably
will not weigh much with the people
who like to believe this kind of thing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
FILES SUIT FOR
$4,000 DAMAGES

the third damage suit against the
International Agricultural Corporation
as the result of the fatal accident
which occurred at its plant in this city
on July 3rd, has been filed by Charles
IR Gammage, who sustained serious
injuries.
The plaintiff is represented by w.
T. Lane. The petition allege that
the plaintiff has suffered injuries
which will permanently incapacitate
him, his lower jaw having been frac-
tured in four places, many teeth
knocked out. one ankle broken in two
tlaces. his back wrenched and bruis-
eli and his internal organs also per-
manently injured
Earnest Slappy was instantly killed,
while Gammage and Fillmore Suber
we. g injured in the accident, which re-
suited when the painters scaffold on
which thev were working, fell IS feet
from the roof OF the defendant com
ranys plant. 1t is claimed by the
plaintiff that rope furnished by the
defendant was of inferior quality,
having deteriorated by being exposed
to the fumes of sulphuric acid stored
at the plant.
Mrs. Eva Slappy, widow of Ernest
Slappy, has filled suit for $4,000
damages, while Fillmore Suber has
also filled suit for a like amount on
account of injuries received in the
accident. All three Of the suits will
be tried at the January term OF the
City Court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
ARMIES NOW At
DEADLOCK ALONG
WESTERN FRONT.

NEW YORK, August 30-(Compiled
by the Associated Press from Euro
pean cables during the day y)-0pera-
tions on the F'ranco-Belgian front
continue to be of minor nature only
when cSntrasted with the stirring ac-
tivities in Flanders during last week.
A temporary deadlock exists on the
French front with nothing more than
artillery duels in progress, trench
raids and local infantry engagements
varying the monotony.
German troops were active in the
tactics in the Champagne and Verdun
regions, but were repulsed, Paris as
serts.
Petrograd reports that one regi-
ment which left the trenches and re-
tired in the Fohschani region during
yesterday has been dispersed, and
measures taken to restore positions
lost in the resultant battle Fighting
continues in progress there.
The Rome war Office reports that
the Austrians attacked in force on the
front about Gorilla, where until re-
Gently the Italians had been pressing
forward. The Austrians were driven
back at all points and the Italians
scored net gains, according to the
official statement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
GEORGIA TROOPS
LEAVE MACON To
FIGHT. IN FRANCE

MACON, Ga, August 30.-Macons
that is going to battle the Germans in
northern France, left the city yester
day afternoon in two special trains
running thirty minutes apart. There
were 591 officers and men aboard the
trains The railroads provided tour
ist sleepers for the soldiers though
the men will be only one night on the
road before reaching their training
grounds at an Atlantic seaport.
Both soldiers and civilians waved
STRENGTHENING farewells to each other
ir a manner that needed not the aid
of a psychologist to discover that a
complete understanding was present.
Even the "Old Grey Bonnet" Band,
the pride of the Second regiment for
all the months of hardships at Camp
Harris and at the border, seemed to
feel the heartaches which the en-
training soldiers prompted and play
ed the Hawaiian Aloha De (Farewell
to Thee.
The first section, consisting of the
battalion headquarters company and
the Macon Volunteers, left at 2 O'Clock,
the second section consisting of the
!. Hussars and the Floyd Rifles, leaving
half hour later
Every soldier seemed as like a lit
tie boy being left behind when all the
rest of the home folks were going to
some place. All were outspoken in
their choice to go along with their
comrades A call for volunteers
would have meant the last one of the
members of the First, Second and
Fifth regiments going along.
AS the last section pulled out the
Second regiment band seemed to
realize that the very tenseness of the
situation must be relieved, so burst
into the "Old Grey Bonnet tune with
speed never heard before. Mothers,
sweethearts and friends whose loved
ones had been snatched away from
them by the outgoing train, applauded
the music-its association with those
on the train seemed to soothe them
with a sympathetic kinship.
Both General Harris and Colonel
Thomas were out OF the city, and could
not bid farewell to what were for
merly parts of their commands. Col
onel Butler, of the First regiment,
was in command of the brigade and
ieutenant-Colonel Beck in COM
mand Of the Second regiment.
All the baggage cars were stocked
high with food which had been con-
tributed by the people of Macon for
their soldier boys Cakes, fruit and
lemonade enough to last until the
soldiers are we'll out of the state were
supplied Two magazines were placed
in every seat Cf he fourteen coaches
by the secretaries of Camp Harris Y
NJ c. A.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
DUR0C HOGS SOLD
At FANCY Pr ices

Probably the most notable sale Of
Duroc-Jersey hogs ever held in this
section of the state occurred yesterday
afternoon at the Aries plantation near
this city, when S3 thoroughbred, regis
tered animals were sold at public auc-
lion.
The sale attracted farmers and hog
breedersdfrom all over this territory,
five adjoining states being represented
in the crowd of 500 people attending
the auction. One of the we'll known
breeders in attendance was James Nc
Kee. of Versailles, Kentucky, of the
Grm of Mckee Brothers, noted Duroc-
Jersey breeders, who are the pioneers
in developing this now well known
.train of hogs in this country.
Forty four-months-old pigs were sold
1t an average price of $42 per head,
while 49 sows and gifts brought an
average price of 1882 each. A junior
yearling boar topped the sale at 1925,
while several sows were knocked down
1t figures well over $780, Mckee
Brothers bought in one sow to be used
in connection with their foundation
herd at Versailles, Ky.
The animals disposed or at the sale
yesterday were scattered throughout
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
MERCHANTS WILL
DISCUSS CHANb.

On Friday afternoon at & nlcGn@lx
there will be held at the Offices aT TIRE
Americus and Sumter County tzaanaisaz-
of Commerce a general meeting nj aEA
the merchants of this city, wSsSauus rss-
gard to whether or not they are nzsEn-
bers of the trade organization
The meeting is called for the uuy1aasa
Of deciding upon some plan us EztaUEE
to be taken by the business interests uF
Americas relative to the petitasa HIed
by the Seabcard Air Line railruaa E11h
the state Railroad Commission En dis
continue trains numbers Is. IA, - aza7
16 between Americus and SaszazlEseF1.
and Americus and Columbus EsaserEs-
lively
Traiag Nos. l8 and "A arrive frorn ss-
yannah at 11:30 p. M and ERaEa ass
2 80 a. m. respectively, and traias ss1a-
IL and Is constitute the shoe Ey- SER
vice, which it is proposed t0 6aSssrzszs-
tinue between Americus and CUgnnlssns-
1t is intended to continue tire sfaan,
fly" service between AmerlcgS Gn2
Helena.
The hearing before the Railroad
Commission is to be held on SFg zeazEa-
Der 12, and at the meeting tOEEzarrzss
plans will oe formulated for azze Rc-
tion of the local business men raEsaTss-
ing the stand to be taken. Yhe Eixs
Council has already decided zsar aa
oppose the discontinuance OF trains 5sss
and IA but to oppose the discsHzEfnE1
ance Of the "shoo-hy' service
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
RETURNS FROM TRIP
TO NORTHERN POINTS

Rev. A. D. Kendrick, pastor Of the
First Baptist church of this city, re-
turned last night from months va
cation spent in New ENGLAND. He made
headquarters in Windsor, Conn, but at,
tended the Northfield Bible conference
at Mortified, Mass, one of the most
notable events of the religious activi-
ties of the country during the summer
months.
On Sunday night Rev. Kendrick will
deliver an illustrated lecture at the
First Baptist church on the Mortified
conference, having secured many beau
tiful stereopticon views which depict
the activities of the great religious
gathering most attractively.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-30
PAPER MEN MUST
MEET SET PRICE

WASHINGTON, D. c., August 3d.
Government authorities today ordered
the International Paper Company to
furnish news print paper for use in
printing THE Official ulletin" at two
and a half cents pound, and publish
ers see in this order a chance to
have their prices reduced.
The International Paper Company
recently informed the government they
could not sell news print paper at
less than three cents a pound, and
the price reduction order was issued
after an investigation into the cost of
production.