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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-17
LONG STAPLE CONVENTION
SOON TO BE HELD IN VALDOSTA

Valdosta, Jan. 16.-Practically COM
plete preparations have been made for
the tr-state convention of sea island
cotton growers which will be held here
Wednesday, January "a, under the au-
spices Of the Georgia state board of
entomology.
Reports from almost every county
in the sea island territory of Florida,
Georgia and South Carolina indicate
that they will be well represented by
growers Of this staple who are eager
| to learn just what they have got to
do to enable them to continue to make
profitable long staple crop in spite
of the Mexican cotton boil weevil. 1t
is very important that every grower
who can get here should be present.
AS a result of the experiments con
Quoted under the auspices of the Geor
gia/ state board of entomology, the
only experiments ever made for the
solution Of the weevil problem in CON
nection with long staple cotton, four
varieties of this cotton have been de-
the varieties now planted. This was
the really important problem to be
solved, and it has been done. Where
as the varieties now planted fruit in
August and September, the new varie-
ties which the board has developed
come to fruitage in June, July and
two months earlier than the old ones.
1t is the development of these early
varieties, and this fact alone, which
will enable the sea island growers to
continue to make their crops, regard
less of the presence of the boil weevil.
There are, however, great many de-
tails in connection with the problem
which every grower should know
about, and it is doubly important,
therefore, that all who can possibly do
so should attend this meeting.
In this tri.state convention the ac-
tive cooperation Of the agricultural
departments of Florida and South Car
olina have been assured and Commits
sioners w. A. McRae and F. J. Watson
of these states respectively, will be
among the speakers of the Valdosta
meeting.
The other speakers will include state
Entomologist E. Lee Worsham, Of
Georgia, Assistants Ira Williams and
E. C. Lewis, experts in cotton breed
ing, and w. B. Hunter of the Georgia
Fruit Exchange will talk on Marketing
problems.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-17
SCHEDULE CHANGES
G. S. G. F. RAILWAY
Effective Sunday January 9TH.

Effective Sunday January 9TH.
G. S. & F. Ry train No. 1 south
bound will arrive Cordele at 1875 P. NJ.
and leave Cordele at 1859 P NJ.
The "DiXie Limited" will be inau-
gurated for the season effective south
bound January 9th and northbound
January 10th, this train to be known
as Nos. 80 southbound and SO north
bound. No. 80 will arrive Cordele
LA P. M. and depart at 1:49 P NJ.
No. 50 will pass Cordele $50 P. NJ.
c. B. RHODES, Gen. Pass. Agt.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-17
suwanee Camp No. 16467

MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
meets every Monday night at 1880 in
the Elk's hall over Heard Grocery
Company. Visiting Woodmen well
come.
S. M. WATSON, Venerable Consul
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-17
STORAGE BATTERY AND ELEC-
TRIcAL SPECIALTiEs.

We have recently installed the latest
charging and repairing equipment, and
are prepared to handle all kinds OF
electrical work.
MOTOR SUPPLY & REPAIR WORKS
G. D. Hartshorne, Mgr; Phone 115.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-17
SUWANEE BARBER SHOP

W ALL FIRsT.cLAss BARRIERS
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Suwanee Hotel Block Cordele, Ga.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-17

With care there is timber enough
in the United States to last 444 years,
according to a government expert.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-17
Lines Worth Remembering

the best portion of a good mans
life is his little, nameless, unremem-
bered acts of kindness and of love.
Wordsworth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
EFFICIENT COOPERATION
|. TO FOLLOW CONFERENCES
British Mission Goes Into Every
Phase of American Life Dur
ing Visit Here.

The British war mission left American
which have reached into every phase of
American life and are expected to affect
the future Of this country. il not of the
world.
Uncertainty between British and
American officials has been removed
and an efficient cooperation made pos
sible by an exact definition of the re-
sources and needs of the two nations
There have been no formal agreements
or binding treaties Foreign Secretary
Balfour said upon his arrival the United
States would not be asked. nor expect
ed, to abandon it's traditional policies.
even to the extent of declaring against
a separate peace.
Much that has been tentatively agreed
upon cannot finally be put into effect
until legislation has been passed by
Congress. The great benefit Of the
missions visit. however, has been the
decisive advice of men who have &C
tually been in the fire of this war and
who have made desirable policies OBJ
vious by merely relating their eXpe-
rienceS.
Great Britain and the United States
undoubtedly have been placed on a
closer basis of friendship than at any
time since the separation a century and
a quarter ago. The controversies dur
ing two and half years Of neutrality
have dissolved in a fuller understand
ing by American officials of the Difficult
ties of belligerency. Mr.. Ba1four. who
was in this country longer than any
previous foreign secretary had been
away from London since the Napoleonic
wars, has realized his life dream or q
closer sympathy between the two great
branches of the English-speaking peo-
pie.
The British showed a tact and a con-
sideration of American feeling most
gratifying to officials. They were scrup-
ulous on all occasions not to appear to
be interfering with American affairs.
Their constant effort was to describe
England's experience for whatever sug-
eestion it might give this country. Mr..
Balfour diffused this spirit throughout
the whole mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09

rifle IRE which the Germans imme-
diately directed upon them. Later
when tho troops gayly moved up and
over the open and crouched down to
wait for the hour Of attack. German
signals began to go up. 1t was a mo-
ment Of terror for the British brigadier
general commanding this bit Of the line,
for he thought his plan had been dis
covered. The Germans, however, evil
IDENTIFY thought 1t was raid coming
AS matter of fact. all the British
troops had just moved from that part
Of the line. as mine had been set for
explosion in front of it. Later 1t was
learned that the Germans had heavily
manned their trench in front Of the mud
patch and that their losses in the ensu-
Tanks" had their ups and downs in
the battle. doing effective work, and
also affording much amusement for the
"Tommies"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
NATHAN HALE EXAMPLE.
Former President Taft Uses His Pa
triotism to Appeal to Young Men,

On the 162d anniversary of the birth
OF Nathan Hale. June 6, day yearly
observed throughout Connecticut, will
liam Howard Taft made an appeal to
young men of that state to rally to
the service of their country
His appeal was issued through the
Connecticut council of defense, being
reprinted by permission of the New
York Sun.
NO other character in our history
glows with the inspiring fervor for
American young men like that of Ma
than Hale" Mr.. Taft said. During the
darkest hours of our struggle for indie
pendence Nathan Hale came forward
and resigned his life as a sacrifice to
his country's liberty
His last words. I only regret that 1
nave put one life to lose for, my coun-
young man of our country today No
one knows where his dust lies buried;
but his spirit speaks from his unknown
grave and calls every man to the serv-
ice of the flag
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
Gen. Mann Withholds a Ruling.

Gen. Mann. chief OF the militia bu-
reau of the War Department. has is
sued circular in which he says that
"the War Department refrains from
expressing an opinion as to whether
or not retired officers of the organized
militia are excepted from the prohibi-
ton OF the statute regarding the wear
ing of the uniform. since IL Is perfect
ly clear that the War Department can
not make an authoritative decision in
the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
U. C. v. REUNION NOTES.

Before the Louisiana division of the
Confederate Veterans left in their spe-
c.aI train last night Maj Gen. G. II
Tichenor. commanding the division, ex-
pressed hearty thanks for the courte-
sizes extended in Washington and the
cordial welcome given the old soldiers
James A. Thomas, aged sixty-two. A
Confederate Veteran from Atlanta. Ca
and Miss Elizabeth Roberts. aged TWEEN
ty-fvefi from the same city. made their
reunion visit to Washington more
memorable by getting married Rev.
John H. JefYries. pastor of Ryland NJ
+. Church, officiated.
Stonewall Jackson Chapter. No. 90.
United Daughters OF the Confederacy.
will hold a final meeting of the season
Monday night, in the Confederate Me-
mortal Home, Vermont avenue, at 7:30
o'clock. Members are invited to bring
their husbands. There will be social
evening.
Before leaving the capital today Gen.
George P. Harrison. commander-in-
chief Of the Confederate Veterans. held
a series of conferences with rational
officers and leaders of the various di-
visions planning how all the old south
ern soldiers can do their bit for the
country in the present war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
King George Is Proud
of British Achievement,
He Announces to Haiq

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. June st was oficially
announced today that King George
has sent to Field Marshal Sir Douglas
Hafg. commander-in-chief of the Brit
Ism forces in France and Belgium. the
following message:
We rejoice that, thanks to the
thorough preparation and splendid CO.
Messnes ridge. which has been the
scene OF so many memorable struggles.
again is in our hands.
Tel! Gen. Plumer and the second
army how proud we are. of this achieve
enemy was driven out of strongly in
trenched positions which had been held
by MIN for two and half years.
(Signed) GEORGE. R. L"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
Battle Moves Smoothly.

The entire battle. although one of the
outstanding events of the war. moved
so smoothly that there is little to be
told about it except the complete de.
tail with which 1t was prepared and
the willing bravery with which each
man went over the top, whether he
was English. Irish. Australian or New
Zealander. Some of them even did not
have tops to go over at one swampy
part Of the line. where the British lay
had been impossible to construct de-
cent trenches there. The place was
known as the mud patch"
The night of the attack several om-
GERS went in front of the mud patch to
attacking waves. The moon came from
behind the thick clouds while this op-
Grafton was in progress and the Ger.
mans saw what was being done. one or
the British officers being &tlled By the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09

prosperity of the country than any
other one thing that could happen at
the present time"
Big and little railroad security own
ers from all over the country gathered
in the ballroom of the New Willard
Hotel. to be present at the hearing.
which was the flrA one ever granted
by the commission to organized rail-
road security owners. Argument on
the case is proceeding before the COM
mission today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
"Should End the War"

This experience of ours should end
the war We have no possible chance
to win. Two days ago my division was
made up of three splendid German regi-
ments. We saw these men shrivel up
in q hurricane of fire with which we
could not possibly compete. Now my
division exists no more"
This officer had no complaints to make
against the German higher command
and no apparent desire to win favor
from his British captors. He was so
shaken by the ordeal he had undergone
that he seemed to find at least momen-
tary relief in expressing, in excellent
English, the thoughts which were up
permost in his mind. The experience
Of his division apparently Is evidence
that Germany is not finding solution
here of her military difficulties in the
transferring of her old eastern units to
the western front.
The battle of the Messines ridge will
ever stand out as a wonderful triumph
for the British artillery. The deepest
significance in the striking victory lies
in the fact that the Germans seemed to
know the attack was coming, and had
endeavored in every possible way to
defend themselves against it. But as
fast as they brought up new batteries
the British guns were upon them. Brit
ish airplanes always were over the Ger
man lines, watching every move and
demonstrating very plainly with whom
rests supremacy in the air on this
front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
RED CROSS NOTES.

The Red Cross benefit lawn party !,
Brookland last night netted $50 for tho
war relief fund. The party was in the
rose garden Of DIR. and Mrs. r. W
Frisch korn. under the auspices Of the
Brookland Auxiliary of the Red Cross
The officers are:
Mrs. James Fletcher. president: Mrs
d. Marean, vice president; Miss Ruth
Sherwood. secretary, and Mrs, r. w
Frischkorn. treasurer.
Mrs. A. X. Capron, chairman OF tba
Spanish War Auxiliary. No. l, to the
District Chapter of the Red Cross ~
nounces that night classes in first aid
will be conducted in the rooms. 627 =,
street northwest, for those who az.
employed during the day. and thai
these classes will be under the rules
OF the Red Cross.
Members of the United States Marina
corps were the guests of honor at an
entertainment given last evening AZ
the Douglas Memorial Church. 11th
and H streets northeast. W. ClasneIi
was chairman of the entertainment
committee. Those who participated ~
Guided Rev DIR. c. c. Mclean, pastor
OF the church: Miss Lillian MoxIev
lack ClaspeIl. Thomas Hopewood, Miss
Hopewood. Miss Bertha Morris. Mr.
Groomes. Miss Mary Williams, Miss
Eunice McClung. Earl Brown, Miss
Baden and Earll r. Muddiman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
Told to Watch Sector.

All the prisoners say they had been
warned within the last few days that
the English might attempt an offensive
and that the main attack might come
in the Messines sector with the hope of
nipping off the WEtschaete sector-all
Of which, 1t may be stated, has been
accomplished. The German troops in
the line had been ordered to be on the
alert every moment, day and night; but
British raids just prior to the attack
showed that the German sentries al
ways sought cover from the British
bombardments, as they had every good
reason to do.
Prisoners say they were ordered to
hold the front line at all costs. al
though their commanders verbally adj
mitted that this line would be taken
by the first assaulting waves. 1t was
hoped. however. Immediately to eject
German storming troops and "stoss-
truppen" which had been especially
formed to knock" the British out Of
any trench element they might enter.
Bewildered by British.
German troops who but recently came
into the lines said they had seen many
guns moving toward the front. This wor-
ried them considerably. for ordinarily
German gun transfers are made at night
and in such a concealed manner that even
the German infantry seldom sees them.
The German prisoners admit that they
were completely bewldered by the British
tactics. So many practice harrages and
fent commandments had been directed
against them that they had no idea when
to expect an actual attack. Their first
line and communication trenches alike mad
been terribly knocked about.
The British had to level many bits of
wood and then they sprayed these woods
with drums of boiling. blazing oil. which
burned them away and made attacking
across what would be considered i'm
l1(.
matter The communication trenches
were so damaged that it was impossible
for the Germans to make their way along
them in daylight, except on all fours. RAJ
ton parties attempting at night to come
up over the open were badly cut up by
the constant British fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
Committees Nearing Agreement.

Progress is being made by the joint
committee Of railroad brotherhood
leaders and railway executives In set
thing minor differences growing out of
the general agreement for basic
eight-hour day, according to state
ment issued by w. n. Doak. vice presi-
dent OF the brotherhood Of Railroad
Trainmen. The committee within the
near future will be able to settle the
entire question. the statement says
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
Holders of R. R. Securities
Argue in Favor of Increase
in the Rates on Freiqhts

The interstate commerce commission last
night closed the taking of testimony for
and against the request Of the railroads
OF the country that they be permitted to
raise their freight rates. all of the after
noon being given up to hearing repre-
sentatives Of the recently formed National
Association of Owners of Railroad Sc
curities.
Darwin P. Kingsley, president of the
New York Life Insurance Company; H.
A. Schenck, president of the Savings Bank
Association Of New York state; Robert
F. Maddox. president of the Atlanta Ma
tional Bank; John f. Oldham Of Boston
and s. Davies Warf1eld of Baltimore
president Of the new association Of rail-
road security owners, told the commission
OF the deep and important interest of the
people who are life insurance policyhold-
ers. savings bank depositors, etc, in the
future OF the railroads because of the
ownership Of railroad securities by life in
surance companies, banks, etc.
The securities Of the railroad, Mr..
Warfield said, based on the 1915 re-
ports. are owned as follows: BY indi-
viduals. numbering 1000, 900, &c.,
100000: by life insurance companies,
With Wit 100000 .policyholders, $780,
100000; by savings banks. with 49,
100000 depositors. $S47 100000; by fire
and marine insurance and casualty
companies. s649.00O,000 by benevolent
associations. colleges, schools, charita-
BILE institutions. etc. s350,000, 900: by
trust companies. state and national
banks, 1856, 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
SPRING RESORTS.
SPRING RESORTS.
COMBINING PLEASURE WITH INTERESTING
OUT.OF.DOOR STUDY

Have you ever been to Santa Fe, New
Mexico? Do you know what charming old
city it is? And how delightful is the Sum
mer climate?
Here is Summer school of Archaeology,
with opportunities for study of the cliff dwell
ings. Here you will find a colony of some of
our best nationally known artists, delightful
social atmosphere. Then the opportunities
for camping and trail riding, in the great ma
tional forest and through the cool canyons,
excellent fishing and shooting and camera
hunting, and all the time drinking health
from the clear, clean mountain air
Let us tell you about the trip to Santa Fe
Mr.. Foster has been there
THE
Ask Mr.. Foster
TRAVEL AND SCHOOL INFORMATION SERVICE,
SOB 18th St, Opposite the Willard.
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BRITISH HAMMER ..
AHEAD NEAR LENS.
Continued from First Page.)

half famished as a result of the .starva-
ton barrage" the British had kept on
their lines Of communication and sup
ply, these men. upon reaching the cooi,
grassy spots within the barbed wire
stockades erected for their anticipated
arrival. stripped themselves to tho
waist, tore off their heavy trench boots
and flung themselves on the ground.
where they soon were lost in the heavy
sleep Of complete exhaustion. For
at being out of 1t was only too ap-
parent.
The men who had seen most Of their
military service on the Russian front
Had No Realization Of War.
I'VE had heard much of the condi-
tions on the western 'front.'" said one
Of the captured German officers to the
Associated Press. But we always
thought there was much exaggeration
about them. We had no realization
what war was.
'When we came from Russia a few
weeks ago. I'VE were told we were go
ing against the British, but that we
need not worry. as the English were
not in a position to accomplish any
thing serious against us. in view or
their offensive at Arras. The artillery
fire we experienced when we first came
to the Messines ridge was more terri
BILE than anything we had seen or
heard on the eastern front.
Then. a week ago the English start
ed their intensive bombardment- 1t
was horrible to endure. Few of US ever
thought we would get out alive: Ihere
was a distinct sense of relief when the
mine was exploded yesterday morning.
We knew then that an attack was un-
der way. and that we soon should be
dead or in a position to surrender.
Most of us can frankly say that we
preferred the latter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09

They were married March 2s, 1907. and
have one child. Attorney Frederick A.
Fenning represents tho wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-09
Little Food for Two Days.

The starvation barrage had been so
effective that the only Germans who had
had food for two days prior to the attack
were those who were provided with what
are called iron rations-concentrated food
in tins.
A tremendous amount Of concrete work
was found by the British in their sweep
over the captured positions. 1t included
machine gun emplacements and big dug
outs. some OF which were capable of hold
ing entire companies. The dugouts were
crashed in by armor piercing projectiles
and other high explosive missiles found in
the catalogue of the modern artillery
school of fire.
The armies had been facing each other
on this latest front of attack so long that
it had been possible for the British to
carry on marvellous mining operations. 1t
was far cry from the first mines sprung
in the war with the impulse of three or
four pounds of powder, to the veritable
volcanoes which went up in flaming fury
at dawn yesterday-each with fifty tons
or more of secret explosive beneath It
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Confidence in Russia.

The British mission has been much less
disturbed than have American officials
by Russian news. They express conf
dence that all will come out we'll with
Russia and that, while her immediate
military efforts are greatly crippled, her
affinity to the allies. both in form of gov
crnment. in war aims and in opposition
to the German system. will hold her fast
TO the alliance. Several members Of the
mission have recently been in Russia
The restoration Of Poland. urged by
President Wilson as one of the terms OF
a just peace. also has been discussed.
The extraordinary difficulties of that
medley Of nationalities. extending as it
does into Austria and Germany ard cut
ting off East Prussia from the rest OF the
cal maps. and President Wilson has given
much thought to the subject
Ireland and Mexico have been dis
cussed also. President Wilson'S COM
ment as to the happy effect a solution
OF the Irish problem would have on
public opinion here was reported in Lon
don. and is assumed to have had it's in
fiuence in leading to Premier Lloyd
Georges offer of an Irish conference.
The Mexican problem has been shown
to be delicate, with the necessity of
continuing friendly helpfulness.
The most far-reaching UNDERSTANDINGS
arrived at have been in trade matters
In general. the United States win give
the allies preferential treatment in com
merce. Details. however, could not be
agreed upon, as Congress has not yet
passed the legislation necessary to deal
with embargo, trading with the enemy.
control OF cargo space and the like
joint allied buying commission is
expected to result from the conferences,
and to sit here regularly in conjunction
with separate bodies in London. This
will assure uniform prices for all the
allies. prevent extortion because of COM