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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26
GENERAL WOOD
GETS GLIMPSE
Of BRUNSWICK
tie Gives Us the "OnCe Over"
En- Route to Jacksonville
On Sunday.
HIS STAY HERE WAS BRIEF
However, He Promised to Re-
turn and Inspect Brunswick
and Her HarbOr at the First
Opportunity.

Travelling in a large automobile,
and establishing a record of going
from Charleston to Jacksonville in
one day, Major General Leonard A
Wood, in command of the United
States troops of the southeast, pass
ed through Brunswick Sunday after
noon shortly after O'Clock. His stay
was so brief that he did not really
get look at the principal port in
his entire territory His big auto,
after rolling into the city, went to
local garage, filled up with gaso.
line and continued on its way to Jack
sonville. arriving in THAI city shortly
after midnight.
General Wood was accompanied on
the trip by his aid de camp. Lieut.
Russell T. Osmun. and his personal
friend, r. H. Charming, of New York
The party left Charleston, General
Woods headquarters, at 80 o'clock
Sunday morning, proceeded to Au-
gusta, thence to Savannah and came
on to Brunswick. At the Darien ferry
the party was met by Geo. H. Smith
president of the Brunswick Board Of
Trade, who gave the Commanding Of
ficer Of the southeastern department
a welcome to Brunswick In the city
Mayor Hopkins met General Wood
and had a short talk with him, during
which he said that as soon as the
opportunity presented itself he would
pay Brunswick a visit, looking over
the city and its harbor facilities.
General Wood spent all of yester-
day in Jacksonville, where he was
royalty entertained. He was the guest
of honor at a banquet in that city
last night, leaving at midnight aboard
a special train for Charleston.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26
CONTRACTS LET
FOR NEW SHIPS
TEN STEEL, 4 COMPLETE WOOD,
20 WOOD HuLLS TO BE DE-
LlVERED in 1918.

Washington, June 25.-Contracts
Tor ten complete steel merchant ships.
four complete wooden merchant yes
sells and twenty wooden hulls were
announced today by Maj Gen. Goe-
halls, manager of the boards emer-
gency fleet corporation. Deliveries
will be made in 1918
The steel ships will be built bv the
Moore and Scott corporation at Oak
land, Cal; the complete wooden
ships by the Newcomb Lifeboat COM
pan, Hampton, Va; twelve wooden
hulls by the Universal Shipbuilding
company, Harris county, Texas; four
hulis by the Portland Ship Ceiling
company, Portland, Maine, and four
hulls by Mcbride and Law, OF Beau
mont, Texas. In all, the fleet cor
ooration has let contracts SO far for
100 complete ships, 3S of steel, 32 of
wood and steel and "a wood. Sey.
enty-two wooden hulls have been or
dered.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26
COMPANY FROM
WAyCROSs ON WAY
LEFT WARE COUNTY CAPITAL
FOR MACON EARLY THIS
MORNING.

Waycross, June 25.-Early tomor-
row morning the Waycross company
of Pioneer Engineers, national guard
OF Georgia, will leave on q special
train over the Atlantic Coast Line for
Macon. The company will go into
camp for period of several months
The members are anxious to 20 to
France and it is believed the com
pany will be among the first sent
across the Atlantic.
The armory in the municipal build
ing was one of the busiest places in
Waycross today. In addition to the
morning drill, the men were busily
engaged in making final preparations
for their departure tomorrow About
half the members of the company are
from out of town.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26
FIFTH GETS ORDERS
MOVE TO MACON
TROOPS WILL BE GIVEN GENERAL
TRAINING BEFORE GOING
TO FRANCE.

Atlanta, June 25.-The Fifth regi-
ment, Georgia national guard now
scattered over the state doing guard
duty, has been ordered to re-assenble
in Atlanta and prepare to proceed to
the mobilization camp at Macon.
All other Atlanta organizations OF
the national guard have also been
ordered to prepare for departure to
the mobilization camp, where the en-
tire national guard forces of the state
are to be concentrated and given in
tensive training preliminary to serv-
ice in France.
Col Orville H. Hall, commanding
the Fifth regiment, said today that
considerable preliminary work would
be necessary before the Fifth could
be moved to Macon. The different
units will begin to arrive in Atlanta
tomorrow, after which their property
will be checked and they will be re-
organized generally. This process will
be gone through with as each unit
arrives, which will necessitate the
Fifth bein gin camp in Atlanta for
several days yet.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26
JUDGE SPEER IS
TO GIVE DECISION
PROBABLY TODAY
Ieneraily Thought The l5rnns-
wick LaNye-s VII be
INDICATED.
NO ARGUMENTS SUBMITTED
r, R. Hopkins and Others En1-
ployed Counsel to Prosecute
the Case Against Brunswick
Attorney.
NO ARGUMENTS SUBMITTED

Macon, June 2J.-In the United
States court today, after an exhaus-
tive examination OF some ten or
twelve witnesses, Judge Emory Speer
withheld bis Iinal decision in the case
of Judge Max Isaac. OF wL!cn Bruins.
wick is largely familiar on habeas
corpus proceedings
The case was transferred from Ba.
the hearing today was on that writ
Hon. Leon a. Wilson and y. NJ. Par
ker, of Waycross, appeared for Judge
Isaac, and A. Akerman and j W
Quincy, Of Douglas, appeared on the
other side. Many preliminary mo-
tions by the respondents were over
| ruled and the case was heard on its
merits.
Among the witnesses for Judge
Isaac were Justice Samuel C. Atkin-
son OF the supreme court whose tes-
timony was OF unusual interest be-
cause Of his high judicial Office and
because he was one OF the examin
ers on Judge Isaac's application for
admission to the ba,
Other witnesses included many
prominent south Georgians, both law
yers and laymen, and their testimony
was highly creditable Actual testi-
mony OF witnesses present on the oc-
casion absolutely refuted the barretry
charges. Upon the conclusion OF the
testimony in behalf of Judge Isaac,
Judge Speer called on the counsel for
respondents to submit testimony,
whereupon they announced they had
no testimony. The case was submit
ted without argument i developed
during the trial that +. r. Hopkins
ard others Of Brunswick had rece.t,
ly employed counsel to prosecute this
case, which has been pending Tor four
years, and had been practically aban-
doned by the original prosecution.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26
Asks for Confession.

Washington, June 25.-The state
department has requested the Italian
government to forward a copy of the
confession of Alfredo Cocchi, in which
he admitted that he had killed Ruth
Cruger. Moves for the eXtradition of
Cocchi still are in a somewhat indeti-
mite stage. Italy heretofore has con
strued her treaty with the United
States not to require such an extradi-
tion, but in view of the relations
brought about by the war, there is
some likelihood of success. There
have been unofficial intimations from
some members of the Italian mission
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26
C0CCH| TELLS
WHY He KILLED
RUTH CRUGER
Those Dark, Penetrating Eyes
We're More Than lie
Could Stand.
EXTRADETION PAPERS SENT
Man Tells Story OF Strange Fas-
CinatiOn lie Had for the Girl
Upon Visits She Made to His
Shop.

Bologna, June 25.-Interrogation of
Alfredo Cocchi, self-onfessed slayer
of Ruth Cruger, is kept seclat hy law
in Italy until just before trial, when
counsel is allowed to examine the re
suit of investigation made, both by
the police and judge. According t.
unofficial information, Cocchi re
counted to Judge Zucconi his history
in America He said.
Ihad never seen Ruth Cruger be
fore she came to my shop to have her
skates sharpened. From the very be
ginning, Ruth did all in her power TO
attract my attention | felt some,
thing strange when her dark, pene-
trating eyes were fixed on mine.
81 was still more disconnected
when she came again, February IS.
to get her skates. An overpowering
attraction for the young woman seiz-
ed me. What happened afterwards
seems like a dream. My memory at
this point utterly fails me.
"ln view of the facts which have
been presented, it must be true | at
tackled and killed her But God help
me. did not mean to. My willpower
could not resist any more. When
returned home | was like a person
in a trance [ remember Snaakint> nj
this peculiar mental condition and
thought | was i'll.
Il began to realize the gravity OF
my position the morning of February
Is, when newspaper reporters came
to my shop to make inquiries and the
police questioned me. | felt then as
if were lost. My only anxiety was
to escape. | secured passport.
which | kept among my papers, and
succeeded in reaching Italy On my
arrival, | was overcome by remorse.
Il cannot believe that my hitherto
unblemiShed life shall be ended for
ever. This is my first oifense, but it
is of such nature that l can't be-
lieve it to be true. The great pun
ishment is to think what great puE-
ishment my wife and children are un-
dergoing, as, notwithstanding our
misunderstanding, we loved each
other very much"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26
EXPORT EMBARGO
Ne IS ON
PRESIDENT TAKES STEPS TO
cURTAlL FOOD SUPPLY OF
CENTRAL POWERS.

Washington, June 25.-Tne presl
dent, by executive order, has created
the exports embargo provisions in
the espionage act.
By the administration of embar
goes through this council the nation
will be able to take many steps to
ward the successful prosecution OF
the war and prevent supplies from
reaching Germany
The council will be composed OF
the secretaries OF state, agriculture
and commerce and the food admins
TRAITOR
All matters Of policy in connection
with the operation of the act will be
decided by the council
Recommendation will be made tC
the president for the issuance o.
proclamations putting certain commo
dities under export control. Coal ant
grain will be the first commodities
to go under the act
One of the first effects will be tC
give the government firm control OF
the domestic food situation.
A plan for rationing the European
nations has already been worked
out and will be put into effect i'm
mediately.
Secretary Redfeld said that his de
partment will have the law in oper
alton within forty-eight hours.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26
ABILITY COUNTS
WITH UNCLE SAM
AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY
OFFERED MANY TO GET GOOD
POSITIONS WITH U. S.

To provide officers for the drafted
! forces of the National Army, the War
! Department has adopted the policy OF
commissioning all new officers of the
line Qnfantry, Cavalry, Field and
Coast Artillery purely on the bases
of demonstrated ability after three
months observation and training in
the Officers Training Camps Thus,
the appointment of the officers of the
new armies will be made entirely on
merit and free free from all personal
or other influences.
AS an emergency measure to pro
vide officers for the first 600
drafted troops the War Department
has put in operation sixteen Officers
Training camps with a total attend,
ance of about 10000. These 16 camps
correspond to the territorial divisions
i'll which it is planned to raise troops
under the draft act Of May IS, 1917.
These camps, which began May 10.
ficers we'll qualified as to character
and training and sufficient for the
first increment of 100000, with a re
serve for that increment.
Following the policy of commission
ing officers on demonstrated worth,
it is intended that, after the first i'll
, crement of 10000 has been organ
lied, officers will be obtained by pro
noting officers and men already in
the regular army, national guard, and
drafted forces, thus giving to those
who have volunteered or have been
drafted for military service full op
portunity to earn promotion to the ex
cIusion of those not in actual military
sercice.
The period devoted to the organiza-
tion of the first 500, 900 must there
fore be devoted to training and select
ing officers for the second 10000 to
supplement those promoted from
troops in service.
To meet this situation second Sc
ries of Officers Training camps will
be held beginning August 27, 1917
with the definite mission of producing
body of line officers Gnfantry, cav
airy, field and coast artillery capa
Bile of filling all places in the grades
above lieutenant and many of the
places in the grade of lieutenant in
the second 100000 troops.
The training camps to be establish
ed for this purpose will afford those
not in the military service, or draft
ed in thee future, the last opportu
nifty to become officers. Also, in con
nection with these camps it is to be
noted that mature and experienced
men are needed to flip the higher
grades (irst lieutenant, captain. ma
ior, and a few lieutenant colonelS) in
the second 100000.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26

Although located out of the city
limits, the department responded
promptly and just in time to save
the big mill. The pumper was kept
busy for several hours, furnishing 4
good stream at all times. All the EN-
ployes of the mill, who volunteered
as firemen, did much to save the
property.
While it is not known definitely it
is believed that the fire originated
from spark either from the mill or
from the locomotive.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26
TWO LYNCHINGS
IN SINGLE DAY
ONE OCCURRED AT PuNTA COR
DA, FLA, AND THe OTHER
IN GALVESTON, TEX.

Punta Gorda, Fla, June 25.-Shep
Trent. negro who laid in wait to
attack white woman Saturday
night, was taken from officers near
here today by a mob and shot to
death. The woman outran the nero
and gave the alarm.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26
MRS. T. w. KERsEY PASSES AWAY
Died Last Night After an Illness of
Short Duration.

The many friends of Mrs. T. w.
Kersey will be grieved to learn of
her death, which occurred last night
at her home, 2424 Wolf street, after
short illness. The funeral will oc-
cur this afternoon, interment being
in Palmetto cemetery.
Mrs. Kersey had only lived here a
short time, but had many friends
She leaves, besides her husband, four
small children, as well as numerous
other relatives and friends.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26

wick has been quite a success. 1t has
again demonstrate the Brunswick
spirit-the new Brunswick spirit that
is doing things in the right way Cf
the smaller cities in Georgia, Bruins
wick and Lagrange have the honor
of having made by far the best show
ing.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26
One in Texas, Too,

Galveston, June CHICHESTER Saw.
yer, negro charged with attacking
white woman, was taken from i1il
here by small mob early this morn
ing and hanged near the city limits.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-06-26

that Cocchi's extradition might be ac
complished under present circum
stances.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-11
Everything In Readiness
For Seasons Grand Opening
PLAY BALL.

Through the nation there's Q
rumble.
You can hear the millions humble.
They are muttering In Texas and
In Maine;
From Atlantic to Pacific
Sweeps a veritable wave, prolific.
That reverberates from Gotham
to Spokane.
What's the rumpus in our nation7
What's the cause Of this sensationl
: II you listen you win note JOY
ful tune
For the very simple reason
That another baseball season
VIII be opened upa tomorrow after
noon.
Freparedness-S Several million
grandmothers were modified to-
day.
The first annual meeting OF the
Anvil-rineers Association will be
held Wednesday night
Seismographs registered a yio-
lent earthquake today. caused by
rockies falling OF the pay roll.
More than 900 seasoned veterans
are suspected of causing the quake.
The old-timer who looked like a
1882 model all spring is now a 1917
twin six.
Phenoms are Just about as
plentiful as February 3lst.
This Is the last day in which
sixteen big league clubs can win
two pennants.
The merry magnates will COM
mence mobilizing the iron men
withins a few hours.
Beating St. Louis will be the
cardinal duty Of seven National
League clubs starting tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-11
PENN SKATERS WIN
FROM BROOKLANDERS

Catholic University baseball team suf-
fered its second defeat of the season
at the hands OF the fast Pen State
team yesterday at Brookland by to l.
In the second inning Penn State bunch
ed three hits OF jackson. which resulted
In two runs being scored on him. This
was the only time the visitors were
dangerous. as Mark" held them safe
during the rest of the game.
In its half Of the second inning
Catholic, University was able to score
one run, its only counter Of the game.
By punching three hits of Howard's de-
livery. Shortley lead of with q single
to left. took second on an error by
Howard and scored on Jackson's hn
down the left field foul line.
The Brooklanders were dangerous on
two or three occasions, but the necessary
hit was not in evidence when the man
on the sack was waiting to be scored.
Brooklanders hit in hard luck, as sew
eral OF their line drives were hit right
into the hands Of the infielders. II these
hits had gone safe 1t would have. made n
whole lot of difference In the score.
Mingle and Wheeling at second and
short respectively. had busy days aheld
for the visitors. helping Howard out OF
several tight places for a boot on their
part would mean destruction for his
victory.
jackson. for the Brooklanders, pitched
was in great form. as he caused nine of
the visitors to fan the air and did not
issue free pass to first base. Score:
The Washington herald., 1917-04-11
HOT SPRINGS ENTRIES

FIRST RACE-FInies and geldings; 2year-old
maidens; four furlongS. Fem Hsndlcy. liz;
Eseoszer. IL; Sam Beckett. lI2s Dickis W, ll2;
Rafferty,. liz; Lady GAiey. IL; Pannet liz; Eager
Kate. liz: Near. H.
SECOND RACE-FIye and ouchaf furlongs;
3year-olds and upward. Gen. Pickett. lG Ray T.,
&c; Dyson. G: Zindel. l0. San Bernito lGs; InFOt.
lG; Sister s0ss. lC6; Van Horn. 10; Innocent Ipez.
s5; Hasty Cora. &c; Bon Otis. s; Frsky. IG; Star
Rose. Ilo; Kaca. I05
THIRD RACE-Selling; iyearolds and upward
mile and one-siKtGenth. Charley McFcrran IOS;
C. NJ johnson. loS: Electric I0o: Rey. IG1: Barnard.
iS7: 'TactesS 100; Little Bigger Sc; Mikifua los;
JACK CaIey. lo5; semTsifa, lG: Lady WorthinGtOn.
lel: TIE Isl, o.; SmugzlCr. I6: Leiloahs. los.
FOURTH RACE-seTlng. ; year 4olds and upward
SIX fmlongs lolite. l0l; Attach. l0s: Ischgabihble
lo; 'Moller. s5: ReciusS. IoI; Bog johnson Ice
Arch Plotter. lC; JdseinA Zarete. IS: Old Imoee
los; Anna KrIter, g.
FIFTH RAcE-ScIling: 3year-olds: one mile.
RagErdy Man. lol: signorette. 100: 'PSrseus Iu:
'Hszcl Nut loz; Rhymer. lis: Nepotism los: walk.
%; Lady Ward. lol; Or. Prather. l0i: Sir Oliver,
10: Kitty Cheatham, Ios
SIXTH RACE-sellinE: +yearolds and upward
mile snd one sixteenth. York Lad Ie5: London
Girl rs: -Pls7tagenet. IT: KnecIet. Io5: Epna
Stuart. los; Miss Waters. Jos; 'CIaa Morgan, 81;
Prime Mover, lo6: Steilclihe IG First Star. IG;
Plaudito. ~; Fceman. lG: Industry, l0l
Apprentice eIloWsucs claimed.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-11
HOT SPRINGS RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Four and onehalf furlongs: 2
ssT-olds. Ennade. los tBorCD. to !, to 5.
to g. won; Nepe. 'll6 tLskel. 1 to 5. / to T. out,
second; Big Enough, 100 (Buxtonl. 10 l. 2 TO ].
Z to 10. third. Time. e.4s 36 Howard Bland.
Sam Pickett. Ruth Staten Waldemsstsr and Blue
Jacket also ran.
SECOND RACE-Caiming: +year-olds and up
ward: Eve and one-haf furlonEs. Josehns Zarts.
LIZ (scherTrr1. to !. to 10 to J, won; Corky
w.. l0 tMOlesworth), 10 to l, 4 to 1. to s. SEC
ond; Souvenir. 10 Hanoyes). II To s. 4 to s. Q 10
5. third. Tina lG Is. Ischsahibbie, vailadoiid.
Bars and stars. CASEY JoneA Delmont and Tantivit
also nan.
THIRD ACE-Uaimins; handicap; syearoids
and upward; one mile. Little String. rs (Han-
oserI. . TO s. . TO 8 I 10 I. won; Gordon Rus
sch, lls tCooper). Z 70 l. 10 9. 70 9 secnd:
Baby Lynch. los tDominick1. 80 70 I. 70 ]. 10 &
third. Time. ldi. Rihs Shooter. Bon Jchhson
and Beauty Shop also ran.
FOURTH RACE Claiming; syssrold,; sIr fur
longs. Douglas g.. 100 tBuxtonl. 10 : . 70 /,
even. won: Rhyme. 10 twarsnl. 70 !, 3 70 1,
. to s. second; Thint. Ios tDouinick). n 20 1,
10 L to 2. third. Time. IL. Psahie, eir
Richard. Red Deer. Milbrey. Aunt LA Mico CHI,
Kitty cheatham and The Duke siso rsn.
FIFTH RAoB-Clsiming: syearoads and up
ward; one mile. scutinser. Ill u.ykeD, 70 2.
to !. even. won; King K. III tdolesworth), . to
. to s. to 5. second: Easter 0reetinrs. los
tBoreD. Q TO !, to /, . TO 8 third. Time, i.n
Piandito. Electric. Emma stuart. smucsis. Lady
Powers. Enjoy. Plantassnet Helen Jamss, Dahha
and Subject also ran.
SIXTH RACR-Mfls and seventy yards Bocart,
III ostearns). to 8 TO 4 TO 4. won; Paymastsr,
100 Uyke). u to l. to !. to ]. second; stcne
Henge. 100 (Dominfckl. 6 10 l. to I, even third
Time. 1.46 fS< Toastmsster, Fsthom. Mo~ For.
Petit Bleu and Milton Robiee alsp ran,
The Washington herald., 1917-04-11
BOWIE ENTRIES

FIRST RACE-The Junior Pur~e; zyear-oIds; four
furlongA Golden Glow. 10. virginia Yell, no:
1rish kiss dmp). 10; Mis- Pep. lG; Hope. iu;
LADY Moore. IG.
SECOND RACE-The Meadows Purse: 3-yearolds:
Eve and one~hsH furlonGs. CAPT Fredericks lis;
King Herod dmpl, lis: y. K. Beal. ns: Hyannis.
rs; Jack Dawson, III: Star Sapphire. III; Bonnie
Witch llo.
THIRD RACE-Clainins: 3-year-olds and up
ward: six and one-han furongs. Gaelic is: Alston
rs: Joe Finn. lis: Jerry IT.. Ill: Ada Ane. Ile;
Hiker. ps smirking. Ns: 'ncnre, no; Broom Corn.
lcs; sleeny Fam &c.
FOURTH RACE-SelIinE: Syear-olds and upward
one and one-sizteenth miles. Royal Meteor. III;
Pin Money, lH: Hary Lauder. IL; Jessie Louise.
lG: Qr,ien Sahe lC: Spectre, -.
FIFTH RACE-Claiming: Syear-olds and mp
ward: siK and onehan furlongs. Royal Interest.
u.s. Psror Boy lis: Little Nephew. rs: Tslebcarer.
Us; Anxiety. IL: Devil Fish Umpl, lis; Wizard.
III; IDciIe r.. 10: Lantana. g.
SIXTH RACE-Claiming: 4yearoIds and upward
one mile and twenty yards. Egmont. l0; High
Horre. los: Ed Bond, los; Lynn. le5; II oro lo4;
Psuison. Iol: Page White, l@: salon. lo6.
SEVENTH RACE-Claimins: iyear-oIds and up
ward; mile ard twenty ysrdL Fonctionnaire
timpl, iIs; Mr.. Mack. lis; costImer lis; POnte-
fract. 10; Song Of Valley. loi; Mary Warren lc2;
sBoxer. los; Baby Sister. IW.
'Apprentice allowance claimed.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-11
JESS Is TOO BIG.

Norfolk. Va. April 1o-Jess Willard
will not enlist in the army or navy.
The heavyweight champion. who arrived
here today. announced that navy recruit
ing officers refused TO accept his prof.
fers to serve Uncle Sam because his
physical measurements are far in excess
OF the requirements.
Willard. however. has offered to as
sist in the work of recruiting men for
the navy. He will walk the deck of
one Of the navy's largest battleships in
port here all day to help secure recruits
for the water branch of the service.
Willard says ne will be ready for any
service when the President calls him.