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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-05
GERMANS CONFISCATE
BELGIAN RELIEF SHIP

London, MAY t--condscation by the
Germans Of the Belgian relief steamer
Carmetta s reported in Central
News dispatch from Copenhagen.
A Danish sailor who was member
eff =*hse@ereH@ts@ ART hc-i.,--@ for Ar~ r.
port. He says the Germans ordered
the crew to leave the ship and placed
prize crew on board to take II TO
German port. The men from the
Carmetta, in two small boats. asked
for provisions. but the Germans re-
fused After six days of terrible sui
fering. the men in one Of the boats
reached the Norwegian coast.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-05
OFFERED TO POISON
UNITED STATES ARMY

Jacksonville. Fla. May 4.---walter r.
French. expert chemist and proprietor
of the Riverside pharmacy here. was
arrested today by United States secret
service men. charged with threatening
the life OF President Wilson and also
proposing 10 destroy government prop
erty.
1t 10 alleged that French wrote a
letter to a prominent German meri-
can here. Offering to sell German SYM
pathizers chemical and mechanical
device for poisoning the United States
army. destroying ships Of the navy. and
suggested II could be used by him to
put President Wilson out OF the way.
French was held under $4,000 bond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-05
LINER ROCHAMBEAU
SINKS SUBMARINE

Paris, MAY 4.--Reports of an hours
running fight between the armed
steamship Rochalnheau. Of the French
lire. and a German submarine, in which
more than fourteen shots were hred.
the Rochsmbeau emerging victor.
reached here late this afternoon. 4
shot from the liners gun struck the
submarine squarely amidships. the
U-boat disappearing. evidently sunk.
Several torpedoes were Aired at the
Rochamheau. hus the liner Is said TO
have escaped damage, The fight ec
Cured last Monday on the Rocham
heau'r last lap OF her voyage from an
American to French port.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-05
DIVIDED INTO SIXTEEN
DISTRICTS

The department also announced
that the nation had been divided
into sixteen military districts, each
of which will have TO bear Its
share of the burden OF raising the.
army under the CONSUMPTION meas
urc. The separate districts will
thereafter Ike required to furnish
sufficient men from time to time to
keep the divisions from each at full
war strength.
The fifth district will be COM
posed of New Jersey. Delaware.
Maryland, District Of Columbia and
Virginia. The sixth. North Caro-
lima. South Carolina and Tennessee,
and the seventh, Georgia, Alabama
and Florida.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-05

Sixteen pack companies of four
Teen men each.
Six ammunition trains of four
officers and $50 men each.
Six supply trains number of
men not giycn).
Grand total Is, 53S officers and
52S.85g men.
The 2S.639 mcr. in excess of the
100000 represent the number of
non. commissioned officers to he in
the army. These rs we'll as the
1883 officers are to be obtained
from the regular army, the national
guard and the officers reserve corps
and are tn he in addition to the
500. ZOO enlisted men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-05
HORACE F. SMITH DIES
AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
Prominent Richmond Advertising and
Publicity Man Is Victim OF
Nervous Breakdown.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE.
HELD TOMORROW AFTERNOON
Devoted Much OF His Time To Pro-.
noting Welfare of Richmond and
Was Instrumental In the Formation
of Many Organizations Here.

Horace Fayette Smith. fifty-four
years old publicity manager of the
trade extension bureau of the Rich
mond chamber of commerce and
widely-known advertising and public
ity man, died yesterday afternoon at
AIS o'clock at his residence, 1l0 East
Cary street, following nervous break
down.
He had been Ill but few days, and
while IL was known Thursday night
that he was in a critical condition, his
death came as a complete surprise to
his host of friends in Richmond Al
though known only to his most init
mate friends here he has not been in
the best of health for some time and
it was due to this fact that he recently
resigned as secretary of the Richmond
Rotary ..tttt,.NN 7ffcff t. became known
two weeks ago that he was bordering
on a nervous breakdown, he took to
his bed on the advice of his physician
His condition gradually grew worse.
and a few days ago when members of
his family, tried to remove him to his
summer home in Bon Air, attending
physicians made known the fact that
his condition was such as not to per-
init him leaving Richmond. 1t was
only Thursday that immediate MEM
bers of his family became aware oil
the fact that his condition was critical.
and after that little hope for his re-
covery was entertained
Funeral sunday Afternoon.
Mr. smith is survived nv his widow
and TWO children Misses Dorothv
Havnes and Isabelle Weisiger smith.
Funeral services will he conducted
SUNDAY afternoon AZ o,clock from
ths residences with Rev Or Thomas
Smoot nas.or ~ Centenary Meth.
od,.t church of,ciatinr The follow
inc who we're intimate friends az
M smith have been seIected "a
active nal1bcarc r..
Wil,ia n, r Dahnev T G. Cor,ev r
McC, Burlington walker G Co,trelI
w " ADAMS IT Paimatorv Pohert
INV a,d Iujier " Hili
Naive ~ Sxra,,,se
NJ cr,ith a.as horn ;r Svr.o,,so
~ Nnver,har % ,ssa ua lar,
~ no,i,a citv about twanty. Ave ,aars
80, 90, 's oon,,re 70 p;chmons ~ ass,,1,,e
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- .ho car,rai yaups Ma,,s P,hr,s.;a,,
assonta,ion ,,.r ser,,;ns as nhvs;nai
$3.50. e. sa,.orai raars ao bot,
~. ~, ~, H. .a,,sr.;sirn eaIs 80
"a ~. 'u idartieaa n,ith I've Nv" r,,s,n aa
oNA0iAG casAHcSS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-05
PAY POLL TAXES TODAY
OR YOU GET NO VOTE

After O'Clock today pros
pcctiye voters who have not paid
their poll taxes will find the doors
closed against them, and will not
be eligible to vote In the August
primary or general election next
fall. Today is the last day, and
the treasurer Is anxious for all de-
lfnquent citizens to pay up. A
great many names are still on the
delinquent list, and citizens are
put ON notice that today is the
last day OF grace.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-05
WILL SEND AMERICAN
HOSPITALS TO FRANCE

Washington. May 4.--Dehnite plans
have been completed for sending
United States army base hospitals to
the fighting front in France. Details
will not be disclosed.
The sending OF the American hos
pitai units Is In accord with the plan
to Increase hospital facilities behind
the front and reduce the number of
hospital ships. which have become spe-
ciai targets for German submarines.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-05
PECANHA, BRAZILIAN
FOREIGN MINISTER

Rio Janeiro. May Milo Pecanha.
former president OF Brasil. has becn
appointed foreign minister In success
sion to DR.. Lauro Muller. resigned. He
has accepted the portfolio.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-05
NOTIFY OFFICIALS TO
PREPARE FOR DRAFT
Governor Sends Messages TO OfHc1als
to Make Ready for Duties of
Hig hest Importance.
DEFINITE ACTION TO
Ia. COME IN SHORT TIME
Governor Stuart Already Has Infor-
nation Regarding Operation of
Draft, but This is Held Confidential.

Messages to all the sheriffs and
members of the boards of health of
the one hundred counties Of the state.
ordering them to hold themselves in
readiness for the performance of ma
tionai duties of the highest import
ance, were sent out yesterday after
noon by Governor Stuart. This work
Ito be done is the registration and tx
animation OF all men of military age
which will shortly be ordered under
the military draft which recently
passed congress.
Detailed information regarding the
registration, which will in a few days
be sent throughout the state. Is III
the hands of Governor Stuart At
present it is being held strictly con-
fidential, and will only be released
after the report on the draft bill is
made -hy-th conference committee,
and the law signed by the president.
The age limits will be decided on in
conference. and ii is said that they
will be twenty-one years to thirty
Years.
clerks and members of the col1ty
boards of health, and especially the
secretaries of such boards, Of all the
counties of the state. is as follows:
"Hold yourself in readiness for
the performance OF national du-
tics of the highest importance.
tho exact nature of which viii
be telegraphed to You by me in
the next few days"
Registration Impending.
All the newspapers in the state have
been requested to carry notices of the
impending registration, in order that
the officers of the counties and cities
and the people may prepare. Regis
tration cards and certificates have al
ready been received here by Mayor
Ainslie, and all the cities have been
or will be supplied with them in a
short time. When the draft military
bill becomes a law. Governor Stuart
will be notified. and he will telegraph
ing that the registration be held, and
appointing the day as declared by the
government for that purpose.
1t is understood that the day set
aside for the registration under the
draft bill will be declared one for
festive observance. All men within
the ages decided on for military SER
vice will present themselves before
the appointed officer in every city and
county in the state. and register.
Whether the men are exempt, or 9TH
erwise, all are required to register.
and all must do so on the date desig-
mated, failure to do so causing a fine
to be imposed.
All of the cards and certificates
bearing information regarding the
citizens so registered will be forward
ed to the war department. and there
those exempted under the law on ac-
count of occupation. or physical con-
dition. will be put aside, and from
the remainder the first draft of 500,-
600 men viii, be taken. This, it is
said, will be done much the same
way as juries are selected at present.
Then these 100000 men will be noti-
fed that they are 10 take up military
duties at once, and ordered to report
TO the military authorities
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-05
Attempt at Revolution in Pet
rograd Melts When Popular
Leader Speaks
HAD RESENTED FIRM
| STAND OF MINISTRY
Provisional Government. De-
termincd to Stand by En-
tente, Will Send Commission
to Confer With Washington

PctrOgrad, May &c rcat
throngs, led by double files of sol
dicrs. again paraded the streets
today. Banners with the inscrip-
ton. down With MiiiIaxofY."
have been replaced by others
with the words. Down With the
Temporary Government" Hun
dreds of factory workers, men,
women and boys, left their jobs
to participate in the parades.
There was no violence, but the
crowd was tumultuous. The air
is surcharged with tension.
The workmen and soldiers
council has issued an ''ulti-
matum" to the provisional gov
eminent to the effect that It must
accept the councils views. Fail
ing this, the government Is
threatened with overthrow, tina
council declaring II will set up
n regime of it's own. The work.
men and soldiers delegates have
made IL plain that they arc not
advocating extreme measures"
hut they are resolved in their
Will.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-05

New York. May 4,--Tbe bulk of the
100000 estate of Miss Jessie Gill;
lender was awarded today by the sur
rogate's court to the Paulist Fathers.
Johns Hopkins university and the
Metropolitan Museum OF Art received
substantial requests.
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JUST, WHAT YOU WISH
THROUGH THE vIR. !.
GILMAN WANT PAGE-IT
PAYS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
BAPTISTS MEET in
DAWSON NEXT WEEK
FORTY-FIVE CHURCHES OF THE
FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION BE
REPRESENTED AT SESSION.

The fifty-ninth annual session of
the Friendship Baptist Association
will be held with the First Baptist
church of Dawson on Tuesday, Wed
nesday and Thursday of next week,
October %, "a and 25.
This association is composed of
about forty-fve churches, and in
cludes the churches of Terrell. Lee.
Sumter, Webster, Schley, Marion,
Macon and Taylor counties. It's an
nual sessions are always largely at
tended, and the good people of Daw-
son are making ample preparations
for the entertainment of all who will
come.
Devotional service at 10 o'clock
Tuesday morning will be in charge
of Rev. A. D. Kendrick, pastor of
the First Baptist church, of Ameri-
Gus. The Introductory sermon at II
o'clock will be preached by Rev. A.
c. Wellons, Of Plains. or his alter
nate, Rev. f. T. Moore, of Ander-
sonville.
At the afternoon session the asso-
citation will take up the business of
the body, electing a moderator and
clerk, and hearing reports of commit
tees with discussion of these reports.
The committees to report through
the respective chairmen are as fol-
lows: State missions, Lansing Bur
rows; home missions, C. S. burden
foreign missions, H. D. Warnock; ed
ucation, E. 7. Moore; temperance,
j. j. Bull; deceased ministers, J. H.
Whitchard; Sunday schools, A. C.
Wellons; woman's work, J. A. Bon
ner; young peoples work, M. L.
DriskelI.
1t is hoped that all messengers
from the churches will stay through
out the full three days session.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
LADIES APPOINTED TO SOLICIT
LIBERTY LOAN SUBSCRIPTIONS
Requested to Aid in the Selling Three
Billion Dollars Worth of Bonds.

Chairman Nj. c. Edwards has APP
pointed the following ladies to solicit
subscriptions in Terrell county to the
second liberty bond loan of $4,000
100000: Mesdames ]. W. Wooten, ].
M Griggs, W. A. McLain, M. A.
Hart, W. B. Melton, B. H. Hood, W.
Z. Paschal, S. D. Mercer, |. P. Cooke,
J. H. Thomas, G, M. Harris, Emma
Crouch, Mary Baldwin, D. j. Dennis
and j. W. Gurr.
In a letter notifying these ladies
OF their appointment Judge Edwards
says; knowing that each of you are
business women, fully qualified to un-
derstand the financial situation of
government; realizing that you pos
sess patriotism of the highest order,
earnestly urge you to actively take
up this work, organize yourselves in
to a body and bring to bear your
great influence in aiding this worthy
cause. Your country calls you to its
service in this hour of eminent dan
ger"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
THEATER PARTY FOR
MRS. M'LAIN'S GUESTS
Recent Social Event Was Highly En-
joyable to Participants.

Mesdames w. B. Parks, j. A.
Shields and Rogers Carver were joint
hostesses at a lovely theater party
on Thursday afternoon in compli-
ment to Mrs. R. B. McLain's popular
guests.
After being entertained by the
pictures the guests enjoyed a social
hour at the home of Mrs. Carver,
which was made bright and attract
i've with cut flowers and growing
plants. Coffee and sandwiches fol-
lowed by a sweet course were the
delicious refreshments served by the
three hostesses, assisted by friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
REPORT SHOWS CITY
SCHOOLS ARE PROSPERING
Enrolment of White Pupils 5 Large.
Institute For Negro Teachers.

At the recent monthly meeting of
the board of education Superinten-
dent Dukes reported that the schools
are in an unusually fine condition,
and moving on in a remarkably
smooth manner. The total number
of pupils enrolled with white schools
are 354, and in the colored school
142 up to last Friday and more are
expected the ensuing week.
The board decided to suspend the
colored school for the week begin
ming November 5th, so as to let the
building be used for holding a teach
ers' institute, which is to be con-
Quoted by Prof. Duggan, state super
visor, and other instructors. All the
colored teachers in the county and
city will be required to attend this
institute.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
|RELL FARM LANDS
ARE IN BIG DEMAND
Il ACGREGATING APPROX
|TELY 100000 HAVE RE-
GENTLY BEEN MADE.

ro is considerable activity in
H. of Terrell county farm lands,
lev are bringing a higher price
Aban ever before.
J. NJ. Horsley, the real estate
who is a persistent and con-
II booster of Terrell county and
Hrantages, informs The News
bpring the past several weeks he
hi upwards of 100000 of farm
and that he has inquiries al
6eyery day from prospective buy
he of the recent sales made by
Horslev are: j. A. Chambliss 200
/ 70 W. A. Davidson for $4,000;
Williams and Mcleod 3S8 acres
A. Chambliss for $17,500; D.
nith 300 acres to w. H. Dis
for $4,000; First State Bank
Heres to J. W. Tilley for $37,380;
|G R. Cannon 1875 acres to R,
her for $4,000. Mr.. Horsley has
kold for Mrs. Cannon to R. C,
Re 1000 acres, known as the
r. Hill place. There have been
sales of which no record has
Keen made.
L farm land of Terrell county
bther parts of Southwest Geor-
las become widely known as the
in the state, and people from
b Georgia and at home are anxi-
h invest in it.
Hershey says now is the time
" land, as it will never be cheap
hi will steadily enhance in value
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
TERRELL FARMER BUYS
NORTH FEORGIA COWS
NEARLY 100 BROUGHT HERE
FROM MOUNTAINS TO FAT
TEN IN BEAN FIELDS.

North Georgia cows will be fatten-
ed on Terrell county feed.
Mr.. D. A. Smith, one of the extern
sive and progressive farmers of this
section, has received SO head of cat
tie, including cows, bulls and heifers,
which he bought in North Georgia.
and will fatten and ship the most of
them to market.
They will first be put in Mr..
Smiths velvet bean and peanut fields,
where these mountain cattle will ex-
perience a bit of high living
Mr.. Smith has feed in great album
dance, and thinks feeding it to cattle
will bring him the best returns for
more reasons than one.
Have you tried a Gossard Corset?
T. S. & G. B. Martin.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
A TRAVELLING WOMAN
DIES IN A DAWSON HOTEL
Mrs. Corners Passes After an Illness
of Several Days. Remains Taken
to South Carolina.

Mrs. Corners, who for some months
boarded at the Commercial hotel,
canvassing the city in the interest of
a well-known business firm, died on
Wednesday after an illness of several
days.
Relatives from South Carolina ar
rived in time to minister to the pa
tent in her last days, and accom-
panied the remains to Reevesville, S.
c., where the burial took place.
The pathos that always attaches
to the sickness and death of one
away from home and friends was
felt in the passing away of this
stranger within our midst, but there
is never a lack of kind hearts and
hands to minister to the unfortunate
in Dawson.
Have you tried a Gossard Corset?
T. S. & G.. B. Martin.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
To COlOred Teachers

An institute for the benefit of the
colored teachers will be held in Daw-
son for week, beginning on Mon
day, November 5, 1917. All colored
teachers are requested to attend. Bv
orders of the board.
]. w. F. LOWREY, C. S. s.
Dawson, Ga, Oct. 6, 1917.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
Carelesness Results in Failure

That is why we say Feed B. A.
Thomas Hog Powder according to
directions" Do NOT FEED 1T
SLOPPY, but mix it with ground
feed and moisten with Just enough
water to make crumbly mass. Then
each hog gets beneficial dose. See
full directions on package. Your
money back if you are not satisfied.
WALL BROTHERS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
hPLIMENT TO THREE
ERRELL BOYS IN THE ARMY

dispatch to the Atlanta Journal
n as follows to three Terrell
~ boys who are with the Rain
division at Camp Hampstead, in
York state: "The three first
\ pnrates of the medical detach-
and there are only three, all
From Dawson, a signal honor for
ell county. They are Cornelius
porn, Jr., Homer S. Patterson
David G. Thomas.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
Dissolution Notice

The firm of Howell & Black has
been dissolved by mutual consent, ].
A. Howell retiring. Accounts must
be paid to w. N. Black, who as
sumes all liabilities of the old firm.
This October Is, 1917.
J. A. HOWELL,
w. N. BLACK.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
Dissolution Notice

Notice is hereby given that w. w.
Massey has retired from the firm of
E. l.: Massey, of Bronwood, Ga, the
dissolution being by mutual consent.
h. l.. Massey assumes all liabilities.
E. L. MASSEY,
w. w. MASSEY.
Brentwood, Ga, Oct. Is, 1917.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
SMITH PRESENTS THE
LAIMS OF ORPHANS HOME

Usual Dawson Made Liberal Re-
spOnse for Worthy Cause.
b. J. A. Smith, of Macon, in a
] e appeal at the Methodist church
ay morning presented the claims
be orphans home of the South
tgia conference, for which organ
|on he has faithfully and success
labored for a number of years.
Mr.. Smith reported collections
the institution this year the best
S history, but at the same time
high cost Of living and the large
Iber of dependent children have
{ it hard for the management.
son, as usual, responded gen.
.slN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
PASTOR STANFORD ORGANIZING
AN EPWORTH LEAGUE HERE
About 40 Already Enrolled. Commit
tee Appointed to Nominate Officers.

Rev T. B. Stanford is organizing
the young people of the community
into an Epworth league, forty enroll
ing at the first called meeting held
in the annex Friday evening. A com
mittee has in hand the matter of Sc
lecting officers, arranging business,
literary and social meetings, each of
which will have special features of
interest to furnish entertainment and
improvement for the large number
of the boys and girls of the teen age.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
GRAVES STATION LADY
THE VICTIM OF AN ACCIDENT
Mrs. Griggs Knocked Down and Hurt
By a Runaway Horse.

Mrs. Susie Griggs, living near
Graves Station, was knocked down
by runaway horse and painfully
injured. The animal, which was driv-
en- by her brother, Roy Smith, was
frightened by dog in the road and
in the mad rush the front wheel of
the buggy passed over Mrs. Griggs'
body. AS soon as the young man
could get control of the horse he
took his sister home and hurriedly
summoned a physician. 1t was found
that the injuries, while causing con-
siderable suffering, were not serious.
Delegates see Hornady's welcome.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine. II stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money IL it fails to cure.
X. w. GROVES signature on each box. SOC.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
No. 666

This is prescription prepared especially
or MALARIA or CHILLS a. FEVER
Five or six doses will break snv case. and
I taken then as tonic the Fever will no,
eturn. II acts on the liver better than
Ialomel aid doe cot grippe o. s;cken. 2Sc
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
FOR sALE-Fulghum seed oats for

FOX SALE-Fulghum seed oats for
sale at $500 per bushel here, cash
with order These oats are as good
ylelders as we have ever planted. and
are two weeks earlier than any 9th
ers we have ever tried; also have
some nice registered Hampshire
males for sale, immune to cholera.
SOLOMON & OATES, Headland,
Alamaba.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-16
IF YOU NEED MONEY. SEE ME-

% NLLD NIONEI, ZEE WE
get it on either farm or city
property quickly, at the lowest rates
ever offered. Come in and advise
with me. Rates may advance at anv
time, so act now, while it is cheap
er than ever before L. C. HOYL. at
torney at law.