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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
STRIKE WON BY
SEABOARD CLERKS
RAILROAD GRANTS ALL OF THEIR
DEMANDS, INCLUDING TWENTY
PER CENT. INCREASE IN Pay
AMERICUS MEN RESUME WORK.

ATLANTA, Ca, Sept. 1S.--After sew
eral conferences of labor leaders, gov
ernment representatives and heads or
the Seaboard Air Line railway, a set
tlement Of the system-wide strike
among the Seaboard clerks which has
been on for two weeks, has been ar
rived at, according to announcement
made last night by Arthur Keep, Of
Jacksonville, who has been in At
lanta several days doing organization
work among the Seaboard clerks ia
this city
Mr.. Keep received a telegram Mon
day night from j. j. Forester, grand
president of the Brotherhood of Rail-
way Clerks, which instructed him to
put all strikers back to work, set
lement having been reached AL
though the details have not yet been
received, the three cardinal demands
OF the striking clerks have been grant
ed, it is asserted. These include a 20
per cent. increase in wages, recogni-
ton of the organization and rein
statement of all strikers.
The settlement was reached after q
final conference held at Norfolk, Va,
on Monday. in which government
representative, railroad heads and
c,,, 1r,c &c ft,c t,~o+1, o,l or~J 4OnLy no ~
Secretary Of Labor William B, Wilson
has also had part in the several con-
ferences since the strike began two
weeks ago. VI
Between 1900 and 100 men and
women clerks of the Seaboard win be
affected by the settlement, and strik-
ers win 80 back to work in Tampa,
Jacksonville, Raleigh, Savannah, Rich
nond, and practically every import
ant point from Norfolk to Tampa.
The Seaboard clerks of Atlanta, who
are members of the brotherhood had
cen ordered out on strike Tuesday
morning, but will remain at their posts
now that the news of the settlement
has been received.
Louie p. Marquardt, president Of the
Georgia Federation of Labor and other
local labor leaders declare that the
settlement marks signal victory for
organized labor, and express them
selves as being greatly gratifed that
the settlement has been reached with
such satisfactory results.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
STRIKE HOLDS UP
j. s. NAVAL WORK
CHAIRMAN OF SHIPPING BOARD
GOES TO PACIFIC COAST TO
TAKE HAND IN GREAT LABOR
STRIKE.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. lS.-
Strikes in Pacific coast shipyards hold
ing government contracts have assum-
ed such serious proportions that Chair
man Hurley, of the federal shipping
board, has announced he is consider
ing going to San Francisco late this
week in an attempt to settle the trou-
BILE.
Strikes at Seattle, Portland, Los An
gelies. San Francisco and other places
on the Pacific coast now are holding
up about 12 per cent. of the govern
nent ships under construction. The
shipping board hopes to settle all on
a bisis to be determined for Seattle
yards within few days.
Officials of the board conferred to-
day with representatives of the Seattle
yards and union leaders regarding an
agreement under which workers would
be given higher pay, with the govern
ment laying a proportion of the In
crease. Working out of details now
awaits the arrival here probably
Wednesday, of officials of a Seattle
yard. which already has granted the
highest wage scale demanded by the
workers and who will explain the OPP
Grafton of the system.
The shipping board today called on
the secretary of labor for assistance
in settling the strikes and William
Blackmon, an experienced conciliator,
was assigned to the work
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
$4,000 GUARDSMEN
IN MACON THIS WEEK
CAMP WHEELER Is STEADILY IN
CREASING IN SIZE - MOSTLY
ALABAMA AND FLORIDA SOLD
IERS NOW.

MACON, Ga, Sept 1S,-By Wednes-
day of this week it is expected there
will be between ten and twelve thous-
nd national guardsmen Of Georgia,
Alabam and Florida at Camp Wheeler,
more than $500 additional trops hav-
ing arrived in the city within the alst
4S hours. Shese late arrivals include
the two companies Of the First Geor-
gia regiment which have been on
guard duty at Augusta, three unat,
tached companies stationed at Winder,
HaTtwell and Elberton and the re,
mainder Of the Second Florida troops.
Tomorrow the abandonment of Camp
Harris, where the Georgia troops have
been encampel will begin, and by
Thursday all of the Georgia troops who
ARE not at Camp Mills with the Rain
bow division will be at Camp Wheeler.
The remainder of the Florida troops
arrived in three divisions over the
G. and F. railroad. Approximately
1,500 men were on the trains, under
command of Brigadier General Bland
ing of the Florida brigade. The en-
tire day was consumed in transferring
he men and equipment to Camp
Wheeler.
Announcement was made today that
the first of the Alabama infantry troops
stationed at Montgomery will leave
there early today, in charge of Briga-
dier General Steiner. They will come
to Macon over the Central of Georgia
railway, travelling on four trains, COM
posed altogether of ninety-fve coaches
box cars and cattle cars.
The Alabama cavalry will come
across the country from Montgomery
and are expected to arrive in Macon
Friday or Saturday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
Why Do Soldiers Garry
Those Swdgge, Sticks?

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept ia.-Why do
oldiers carry swagger sticks The
answer is simple enough in his case,
but why do women carry them? Well,
that's something else again.
A soldier carries a swagger stick to
keep from sticking his hands into his
pockets. A finished soldier is never at
a loss what to do with his hands, but
the recruit in training invariably
hoves his hands into his trousers
rocket, unless he exercises contant
vigilance to prevent himself from get
ting the habit AS a first aid to the
raw recruit, therefore, the swagger
tick enjoys high favor in Canada,
where the military authorities have
had great deal of experience in the
training of men for the front.
But with women it's different mat
ter. They are neither recruits nor do
hey wear uniforms, nor again are
they accustomed to attiring themselves
ir trousers, albeit may have pockets
in their skirts. Still the question re-
mains unanswered: why do women
carry swagger sticks?"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
Troopers Cannot Buy
Booze; Take Icecrean

SAVANNAH, Ga, Sept. 1S.-A lack
Of booze and the fact that nine thous-
and marines at Port Royal want the
cream is given by milk dealers In Sa-
yannah as the cause of the great de-
mand for milk. It is said since prohi-
bition the demand for milk has in
creased so or 60 per cent, while since
was was declared the marines at Port
Royal and the soldiers az Fcrt Scrcyen
are eating so much ice cream, the
dealtrs have been unable OF meet the
demand Apparently there is no reliet
il; sight, they say, unless some dairy
man with cheaper means of produc-
ton. comes into the field.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
GERMANY DENIES
tPEACE OVERTURE
ISSUES OFFICIAL STATEMENT
THAT IT HAS NOT SOUGHT TO
ASCERTAIN SENTIMENT IN U. S.

BERLIN, September 1.-THE Ger
man Foreign Office, in a statement to
lne Associated Press, has denied the
stories appearing in Danish and other
foreign newspapers, to the effect that
Germany indirectly communicated its
peace terms to Washington, or made
any effort to feel out sentiment in the
United States.
The statement is also denied in Of
fetal quarters that Matthias Ersberger.
the clerical leader, would force re-
ply to the Pope's proposals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
Telegram From President.

The local president of the Americus
urion of Seaboard clerks received the
following telegram from the president
from the president of the general un~
ion:
President Forester instructs me to
authorize you to have all Seaboard
clerks who went out on strike to re-
turn to their positions at usual time
A satisfactory agreement has been
reached. We extend to you our heart>
lest greetings for the great victory
just won, which means a greater fu-
ture for railroad clerks"
The Americus clerks only organic
ed three weeks ago, but they acted in
absolute accord with their union or
ders, at the same time showing the To-
cal offices every possible consideration.
They are all pleased with their treat
ment by the Seaboard and are decided
~ outspoken now in commentator of
the liberal policy adopted by the rail-
road.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
MACON HAS POLITICAL.
CONTEST ONIT5 HANDS

MACON, Ca, Sept 18-Everything
il in readiness for Macon's municipal
primary and water commissioner elec-
ion Wednesday, and the indications
are that a heavy vote will be polled,
despite the fact that the mayoraIrS
campaign has extended only about ten
days, and the race for water commits
sioner only about two weeks. The
water commissioners race has been a
more active one than the contest be-
tween the municipal, factions.
W. T. Morgan, present member OF
city council, heads the administration
ticket for mayor, and he is opposed
by Glenn G. Toole. Both have full al
dermanic tickets in the field.
In the water commissioners race H.
T Powell, local banker and former
president of the Macon Water and
Light Company; B. l.. Hendricks, for
mer city tax assessor, and Ed. Grim
mons, a painter, are the opposing can
didates. Powell and Hendricks have
been waging a hard-fought campaign
and the outcome of their race is in
doubt.
The water commissioner election Is
to name successor to w. H. Fetner,
whose six-year term has expired.
There are three members of the board,
but only one is elected each two
years. SO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
WARREN JOHNSON
TO Be TRIED NEXT
NOT DETERMINED YET WHETHER
1T WILL BE AT SPECIAL OR REG
ULAR TERN - DIR. CHAPMAN'S
ATTORNEYS BUSY.

1t is practically certain that Warren
Johnson will be the next Of the de-
PENDANTS in the Walter Wade murder
case to be tried,
Put just when he will be tried is
uncertain at this time. Judge Little
john has agreed to advise the attor-
neys this week whether he will have a
special term or wait for the case to be
assigned at the next regular term of
the Sumter Superior court.
Mrs. Yeartie Howell implicated
Johnson in her testimony more than
she did any of the other five defend
ants charged with completely in the
crime. She said that Johnson said to
Dr. Chapman: "If you're not going to
kill him. give me the pistol and let me
do it."
Johnson is absolutely confident that
at his own trial his innocence will be
completely established. He says he
was not in Americus on the night of
the killing, but on his way to Macon,
and that he did not know Walter
Wade. He is one of the two defendants
who was not released on bond, the
other being r C. K Chapman.
DR.. Chapman takes his conviction
calmly, although having nothing to say
about it. His lawyers are already pre-
pairing a motion for a new trial. The
verdict of guilty was. however, a
great surprise to Dr. Chapmans fam
lly who were confident that it would
either be an acquittal or mis-trial
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
MILITARY WILL ASSIST
POLICEMEN IN ALLAN IA

ATDANTA, Ca, Sept. 1S.-Military
policing of Atlanta's sire tein connec-
ton with the training of 10000 troops
at Camp Gordon will be done by the
four companies of the Seventeenth In
fantrv which have been transferred to
this city from Fort Oglethorpe, near
Chattanooga, according to the belief OF
military officers stationed here.
The Seventeenth Infantry returned
from the Mexican border last spring
after stay of thrte years in the cac-
tus One-half of the regiment was sta
toned at Fort Mcpherson to guard the
interned German sailors sent here
from Philadelphia, and the other half
was sent to Fort Oglethorpe for sim
liar duty with the interned sailors sent
tc that army post.
The battalion which came here, on
returning from the Mexican border
has been gone several months, and
now their place is taken by the other
battalion 1t is the general opinion or
army officers that provost guard will
be needed on Atlanta's streets while
the troops are in training at Camp
Gordon. and the impression is that the
seasoned regulars of the Seventeenth
Infantry have been assigned to Fort
Mcpherson to perform this duty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
Would Make University
of State Co Ed School

ATLANTA, Ca, Sept 18.-How long
will it be before the state of Georgia
admits women students to the Uni
versity of Georgia on an equal footing
with men?
This question, which was one of the
important issues before the legisla-
ture last summer, is given renewed in
terest by the action of Harvard Uni
versity in admitting a certain number
of women as students in its medical
department.
The club women of Georgia contend
eG before the legislature last summer
that women students should have the
same rights of an education at the
State University as men enjoy. They
succeeded in obtaining an arrangement
whereby a private female seminary in
Athens is to be made a department of
the University for female students OF
the Freshmen and Sophomore years
Out of this arrangement it is believed
there will develop full-fedged ad-
mission of women students on the
same basis as men.
Some of the leading state universl-
ties of the country are co-educational
ole of the noted institutions in this
category being the University of Wis
ccnsin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
RumdniGas' OGe nsiOe
Only ActiUity in WGr

LONDON, Sept. 17.-While the sit
uation on the Riga front remains un-
changed, according to Petrograd re-
ports, the Rumanians have taken the
offensive against the Teutons in the
WARMTH district, and have captured
several fortified positions.
General Haig reports no unusual ac?
tivity on the British front.
A Petrograd dispatch says that Ker-
ensky, accompanied by the ministers
of war and marine, has left for gen
eral field headquarters. The purpose
o. their visit is not disclosed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
SIX MORE DRAWN
FOR DRAFT ARMY
THEY WILL LEAVE HERE T0MOR-
ROW MORNING FOR ATLANTA
MAKES TOTAL OF FIFTEEN NOW
CHOSEN.

Sumter county's second contingent
OF selectmen will leave Americus to-
morrow morning for Camp Gordon, at
Atlanta.
Their names have been drawn by
The sheriff, as follows:
James Emmett Denham.
William O. Williamson.
Calvin B. Derrick.
Willie Jones Bass.
Henry Grady Davis.
James William Buchanan.
On the first draft, nine young men
went from Sumter county, and these
will make total of fifteen. Another
drawing will be made for October Sd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
ARGENTINE To SEND
SWEDISH ENVOY AWAY
II KS UNITED STATES AND GREhV
RITAIN FOR SAFE CONDUCT
N IN TO SHOW ANY COURTESIESs
HOWEVER.

BUENOS AIRES. Sept. 1S.-From
private sources, it is learned that Ar
gentine will request and obtain from
the United States and Great Britain a
safe conduct for Count Luxburg, the
German minister, who will sail on u
Spanish vessel. This is in accordance
with diplomatic usage. 1t is UNDER
stood that Argentine officials wish tc
escape any necessity of extending the
expelled representative the usual off,
cial courtesies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
bMERICUs YOUNG MEN
GOING Off To C1iIEGE

Among the young men leaving Sun
day to take up their studies again at
their respective colleges were Thomas
Harold Jr., Bill Dodson. Henry
Lumpkin and Charles Wheatley, who
go to the University of Georgia, at
Athens; Chris Sherlock and Lou Wal
lis, who will attend Georgia Tech, and
Robert Lane. who matriculated at
Mercer
All of these young men were en-
thused over the fact that the time had
arrived for their return, and all left
with the determination of making
good
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
Premier Kerensky Weds
Amid Excitement of War

LONDON. Sept. 18.-The alarm of
war and revolution mean nothing to
Cupid. In the midst of the crisis in
Russia that followed the fall of Riga,
Premier Kerenslyy, who is described as
1.-THE busiest man in the world" found
time to marry Dispatches received
mere today from Stockholm describe
the bride as beautiful young Russian
actress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
Wilson Would Mediate.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 1S.-
Secretary Wilson, of the department of
commerce and agriculture, has tele-
graphed w. T. Boyce, assistant imml-
grafton commissioner at San Francisco
offering his services as mediator in
the shipbuilding strike. The extension
of the strike to mills producing sup
plies for the government is feared by
shipping board officials. These Off
cials favor substantial wage in
crease, with government participation
on basis of shipbuilders' profits.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
MONSTER GUNS BEING
USED BY FRENCH ARMY

PARIS. Sept 1S.-Monster French
suns which make the famous German
orty-two centimeters look like pyg-
mics are being used on the Yerdun
frcnt The actual size of these guns
is withheld by censors, but shells from
thtse monsters tore great gaps In Dead
Mans Hill and Hill 304 during re-
cent artillery actions there. The gun
crews have to wear sort of steel
braced armor and breathe from air
talks when firing. Soldiers who ap-
proach the guns too closely while they
are being discharged are hurled to the
ground by concussion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
Negro Lgnched Near Athens
For Attack on White Woman;
Body Found Beside Road

ATHENS, Ga, September IL A
hirty year old negro, named Rufus
Moncrieff, was lynched at White Hall
several miles from here, at an early
hour this morning, as the result of an
attack made by him upon a white wo-
man.
His body was found banging beside
the road
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
TWENTY-THREE RUSSIAN
GENERALS ARE ARRESTED

PETROGRAD, September 17-Twen-
y-three Russian Generals and other
fficials who were arrested yesterday
are being closely guarded. General
Korniloff is imprisoned at the Mohiley
Hotel, where he is preparing state
ment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
ALLIES MAKING DEADLY
AIR RAIDS ON GERMANS

AMSTERDAM, Sept. lin the re-
cent raids by the Allies aircraft on
Roulers. Belgium, bombs dropped on
a building near the market place kill
Z and wounded nine hundred Ger
mans, according to Holland newspa-
per.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

John Grier, of near Oglethorpe,
secretary to Congressman Charles
Crisp. was in the city today. He has
returned from washington for brief
stay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
DIR. Sam Wise Returns

DR. Sam Wise has returned from
three weeks stay in Minnesota. He
attended the clinics of the Mayo broth
ers. the worlds most famous surgeons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

, FOR AMERICUS AND VICIN- =
; ITY: FAIR TO-DAY AND TO- :
; NIGHT. :
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-11
MOTOR QUARTER INCH LONG;
 SMALLEST IN THE WORLD

HILLBORO, N. D.. April H. Ivan T. Nedland, jeweler here, has made the smallest motor in the world. The motor is just a fraction of ar inch more than one-quarter of an inch long, runs perfectly and possesses all the parts contained in larger motors
 The commutator has four segments made of gold, each being insulated from the other by mica. Fibre is used in insulation between commutators and shaft and also between the end pieces and the commutator, which is built precisely as the ones in larger motors, no glue or cement having been used.
 Diameter of commutator. 4a-1Oo inches; mounting, pivot steel shaft, 9-1OO inch in diameter. The brushes are made of silver, and are l2-1OOO inch in diameter. The length of the motor in 19-64 inch: height, l1-64 inch; weight, 5 1-2 grains. A small fiashlight battery is used to supply the current.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-11
THEATRE
 CHANGES MANAGEMENT

The Empress theatre is now under new management, Owen Meals having taken charge of the popular play house. succeeding A. H. Pinkus, who leaves tonight on the Alaska for Cor dova to assume charge of Capt. Lath rop's big theatre at that place. MT. Meals is we'll known and popular and will give his patrons the best pictures obtainable. MT. Pinkus has been a resident of Valdez for some years, and has been very successful in his man. agement of the Empress circuit at this place.
 Capt. Lathrop, owner of the chain of Empress theatres along the coast, will arrive in Valdez within short time to make arrangements for the construction of a new building here.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-11
LIQUOR DEALERS MAY
 DISPOSE OF STOCKS

JUNEAU. April 11.-A bill was introduced in the House yesterday by Nerland to aid in the enforcement of the act of Congress prohibiting the manufacture or sale of alcoholic li- quors in the Territory of Alaska, ap- proved February IA, 1917, and pro viding for the exportation of intoXi- eating liquors from the Territory dur ing the year 1918.
 The measure provides that any O. having liquors in his possession or January 1, 1918 which he desires to export beyond the limits of the Ter ritory may deliver it to any United States marshal together with invoice stating where the liquor is to be shipped. The marshal is authorized to receive it, seal up and make delivery to common carrier, the owner to Gefray the expense incurred. It is made lawful for transportation com panies to haul the liquors. It is also provided that all liquors not sent out by December 31st, 1918, must be re- portedto the district judge who will order what disposition shall be made of it.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-11
ROAD APPROPRIATION
 WILL PASS SENATE

Captain Mehaffey of the Alaska Road Commission. received tele- gram this morning from Major Dav- ison, now at Juneau, saying that ad- vices from Washington were to ta2 effect that the Senate had agreed to re-instate in the army appropriation bill the appropriation of S5O0.OOe for Alaska ro""r stricken from the hil! in the House It is also stated that the measure will probably pass the Senate today and will then go to con erence committee, where it is prom ised, the road appropriation will le permitted to stand.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-11
TWO SUSPECTS
 IN CUSTODY
SUSPECTED OF INCENDiARIsM
Police Take In Two Alien Suspects Taken Into Custody at Philadelphia and Much Valuable Evidence Has Been Cnearthed.

PHILADELPHIA, April H. Two aliens have been taken into custody suspected of being implicated in the explosions occurring in the Baldwin Locomotive Works, and much valu- able evidence has been unearthed ill connection with the destruction of the plant by the officials working on the case.
 The latest information available is that no less than 150 men were kill ed in the destruction of the plant, and several hundred persons were hurt. but the exact list is impossible at this time.