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The evening world., 1917-06-21
MAYORS ANSWER TO LETTER
FROM cRUoER.

The Mayors answer 10 Mr.. Cru
gers letter demanding the removal
OF Commissioner Woods is as fol-
lows:
"My Dear Sir: Your letter has
been received. May l take this OPP
portunity Of telling how sincerely you
have my sympathy In this matter
and how deeply concerned I AL over
your bereavement have consulted
frequently with Commissioner Woods
concerning this matter within the
past few days. and can assure you
that the city government win leave
no stone unturned 10 determine why
tho work of the police was not more
effective and to make as certain as
possible that suoh things do not oc-
cur in the future.
Il want TO assure you that my
Inquiries into the matter convince
me that the Police Department held
no theory which In any way reflected
upon tho character OF your daughter.
and that no statement containing
such n reflection evor issued from
the office OF the Commissioner.
you have been misled in this re-
gard. In fact, I am told that their
investigation revealed nothing In any
way discredltable to your daughter.
''For the failure OF the police to
discover the body and to prevent the
escape OF the murderer. there Ia no
excuse. Culpabllity will be estab-
Ilshed shortly. and whether It con-
sist OF mere stupidity and incom-
pesenoe. or OF worse. It will be pun
lahad
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her parents that she could 70 away
and earn her own living.
Rosie LLebowitz. seventeen. Of No.
40i Audubon Avenue, was reported
missing on Feb. 10. Detective MCGEE
found her about two weeks later in
a furnished room house on Essex
Street She was arrested and COM
mItted to the Magdalen Homo on
complaint of her mother.
The gratifying discovery was made
In an investigation OF girls reported
missing between Twonty-third Street
and Thirty-fourth Street. west OF
Fifth Avenue. that every one had
been accounted for. In most OF the
cases the girl returned after an alb
sence OF a day or two. saying she had
been visiting friends.
Carrie Maxwell, fifteen, of No. ls
West Thirty-sixth Street, reported
missing April IL, returned home after
four days, having received a position
with the Y. w. c. A. unknown to her
mother. Is now with her mother in
Staten Island.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
PARENT TEACHERS HELD
MEETING AT LIBRARY

The Parent Teachers Association
held IT'S first meeting at the Carnegie
Library Wednesday afternoon The
lection Of city council officers was
held and much business attended to.
1t was planned to hold electioR of
ward officers in the ward school build
ings today. Printed slips were voted
on to be given to the children convey
ing an invitation to the mothers to be
present this afternoon. Temporary
Chairman for each ward were appoiH
ed as follows:
Mrs. w. L. Watson, first ward
Mrs. Stubs, second ward.
Miss Averitt, third ward;
Prof Ricketson, high school.
Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Abrams were
appointed 10 look after the printing
and delivery of slips to Prof Ricket-
son, who would see that they were
properly distributed. Next week was
planned for as School Week The
opening of the new schools, with pa
triotic programs given entirely by the
children. The suggestion was ADOPT
ed that the children plan the program
and be hostess for the entertainment
OF mothers and teachers. A reception
will be held in each ward building as
follows: Tuesday afternoon, lsr ward;
Wednesday afternoon, End ward;
Thursday afternoon, 3rd ward; Fri
day evening general reception to
the teachers by the patrons at the
High School building.
Prof. Ricketson stated that Mrs.
Green had three flags to donate to the
Association for the schools. 1t was
moved and seconded that we accent
Mrs Green's generous offer with
thanks. Proper ceremony will be ac-
corded the raising of the flags. A
good many new workers came into
the Association, among them Miss
McKinna, the new Welfare Officer for
this county. AT the afternoon reeep-
tons il was voted that no refresh
ments will be in order at the evening
reception to the teachers at the High
School. The High School boys and
girls have been asked to furnish the
program for the evening The mo
theirs and fathers are generally in
vited to attend this reception
There being no further business the
meeting was adjourned.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
LONDON, Sept.2o--Two thousand
prisoners have been captured by the
British. according to the official re-
port tonight in the Flanders drive,
Peneuates One Mile.

LONDON, Sept. ZO-British troops
are reported to have penetrated the
German positions in their offensive
on the Flanders front as far as the
Observation-Disclosures line, Reuters
correspondent at British headquarters
telegraphs. ! 'e@47 ID
At the time the correspondents re-
port was dispatched the Germans had
launched 10 counter-attacks. They
were nnssing in certain places, how
ever, where the British guns were
bombarding them.
The British penetration has reached
the depth of a mile, which, consider
ing the character of the ground, is a
wonderful achievement" the dispatch
adds. 1t characterizes the results of
toady's attacks as fine success"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
Drurn6re, Then Attack.

Berlin, Sept. 20.-A formidable
drumhre on the Flanders front early
this morning, reports the German
general headquarters staff, was follow
ed at daybreak by strong English at
lacks on a broad front.
The text of the statement reads:
Western theater: In Flanders a
strong artillery duel lasted through
out the day between HeuthoIst Wood
and the Lys with undinainished in
tensity. Bursts of fire of the greatest
violenct@ ,ere directed in turn on some
Sectors of our defense zone. The
night did net interrupt the increased
fighting activity of the massed ar
tSllery.
"A formidable drum6re early this
morning was followed at daybreak, &C
cording to reports at present to hand,
by strong English attacks on broad
front"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
OF INTEREST TO CATTLE
MEN OF BEN HILL COUNTY

General Passenger Agent w. w.
Croxton, of the A. B. & A.. informs
us that their Agricultural Agent w. R.
Tucker reports fine progress in the
purchasing of cattle for numbers of
farmers in this territory and that the
cattle are selling from $35 to $40 per
head in Texas.
Some very fine blooded stock is re-
ported among the lots containing
Shorthorns, Herefords and other good
beef breeds. Mr.. Tucker can be
reached by letter or telegram care
of Westbrook Hotel, Fl. Worth, Tex.
and any orders placed with him will
have his personal attention. This is a
great opportunity for some of our
farmers to get into the cattle business
this season. Mr.. Tucker has orders
for over >l,200 head and will be in
Texas for another two weeks. The
entire shipment will be made up in
one train, which will reduce the time
for the cattle on the road consider
able, saving feed bills and eliminating
to some extent the hazard of ship
ment
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
RIGID CENSORSHIP SECTION
is ADDED TO TRADING BILL

Washington, Sept. 20.-A provision
for censorship, under regulations of
the President, of mail, cable, radio or
other communication between the
United States and foreign countries,
was written into the Administrator
trading with the enemy bin late tddap
by the Senate and House conferees
at special meeting 1t is designed
to prevent military information reach-
ing Germany by relay through South
American and other neutral countries.
The provision was inserted at the
request of Federal departments having
knowledge that many messages have
reached Germany in code by steamer
and otherwise. It was made part
of the conferces' report concluded
yesterday and viii be presented to
the Senate on Saturday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
|LAURENS GAMERS
MAKE NICE RECORD

Dublin Sept. 2n-The extent of the
canning industry in Laurens County
is very hard to estimate, as it>@ould
require house to house canvass TO
find Just how many thousands of cans
of Vegetables and fruit were put up
BY the people here.
What One Family Canned.
A story comes from Dexter OF a
man and hrs wife, Mr.. ard Mrs. ]. w.
Johnson, who canned just for their
use approximately 1000 cans OF to-
matoes. corn, peas, beans, berries,
pears, etc.
The canning club girls used approx
imately 100000 cans this year, and
there were at least 100000 more used
by private families A farmer pur-
chasing from 5000 to 10000 tin cans
last summer was nothing unusual, and
all of them were filed.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
Battle of Menin Road.

British Headquarters in Belgium
and France, Sept 20-Field Marshal
Haig's offensive, which was begun at
down this morning on the Belgium
front, is proceeding with marked sue
cess, especially in the crucial sector
between the Ypres-Roulers Railway
and Hollebeke
A bitter fight is in progress in the
neighborhood of Inverness copse,
Uuns Wood and Glencorse Wood, If
the attackers maintain the positions
to which they have advanced in this
section they have accomplished one
of the most remarkable and most i'm
portant achievements in recent
months.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
REDUCTION OF CENT
A POUND ON SUGAR

Washington, Sept. 2ol-Reductiop
OF sugar prices about one cent per
pound was apparently assured today
when beet sugar producers agreed
with the food administration to sell to
wholesalers at seaboard refining
points for : IA cents a pound maxi
mum, instead of the prevailing price
OF 40 cents, retail prices ordinarily
would be from IL to 34 cents higher.
These prices will be effective in the
Western section of the country where
sugar beets are raised, about Oct l.
and in the Eastern section about two
weeks later.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
Good Returns Under
Boil Weevil Conditions

Capt <, I. James. who visfted Ala
bama recently brings back cheering
news for our farmers, who are look
ing forward to the ravages Of the boil
weevil. Capt James visited a thous-
and acre farm near Dothan, where the
boil weevil caused d;versiGcation of
crops ard now after four years of the
weevil condition its owners report
greater money returns on their farm
than they ever experienced during the
one-erop period. From this farm.
mostly seeded iii oats, which yielded
~ bushels to the acre, which was sold
at $3.50 per bushel, or 500 to the acre
and now they arc harvesting on the
same land a crop OF peavine hay, SELF
ing at $40 per ton. The land was bro
ken with four mules to the plow but
no fertilizers were used the stubblc
and peas furnishing al the needed
fertilization. On the same farm some
cotton is being grown, about six
acres to the plow and the yield from
this crop, despite the boil weevil is re
ported very satisfactory
The land around Dothan is very
much like our lands around here and
similar results can be had, if the SAME
efforts are made. The land is all
stumped. Capt James purchased
several carloads of tine hay, SO the
above statement is authentic,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
Stamper Implicated
PROMOTION AT THE EXPRESS
OFFICE

The friends Of J. S. Coin, the popu-
lar express agent in this city for SO
many years, will be glad to learn THAI
he has just received the appoint
ment as Division Route Agent, with
headquarters in this city, to succeed
Mr.. w. II. Medlock, who has been
promoted to South Carolina divis-
ion.
Mr.. D. V. Bowies, formerly OF this
city, but of late cashier for the Elk
press company at Americas, has been
given the local agency for the com
pany.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
AMERICAN BLOWN TO PIECES

London, Sept. 20-Harry Shinn, of
Philadelphia, an American citizen,
was blown to pieces when torpedo
fired by a German submarine hit a
British ship. Two British subjects
were killed at the same time.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
Triton COUPLE MARRIED
BY JUDGE HORTON

Judge J. R. Horton had the honor
of officiating at the marriage of VIM.
Sutton to Miss Annette Hutchinson.
both of Triton The young people
motored to Fitzgerald and secured Ii
cense from Ben Hill county's accom-
modating Ordinary.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
CONTEST DAY FOR CLUR MEM
BERS

October l0h will be contest day for
all the club members of Ben ..,Hill.
Get your exhibits and records ready
and notice the papers for list OF
prizes to be awarded.
Farmers who care to make exhibit
get busy and let us know.
j. T. PITTMAN.
County Agent.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
FLOODED BULL BRINGS GOOD
PRICE

MIR. K. X. Farmer sold youns bull
raised on his stock farm from his
Heresford breed at $500 to Hon. w. T.
Paulk.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21

Mrs. James Quarels, of Manchester,
came over to visit her parents and rel-
atives on Wednesday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-21
Official Organ Ben Hill County and City Of Fitzgerald
BRITISH TAKE 1000 PRISONERS
AND MILE Of GERMAN TRENCHES
PROBATION OFFICER GETS
FIRST JOB IN FITZGERALD

Sheriff Dorrniny turned over several
cases of delinquent boys to Probation
Officer Miss McKinna this morning.
The boys were caught red-handed in
the act of ransacking the residence
OF the late Mr.. and Mrs. R. v. Bowen,
on South Main street.
St3mper Implicated
During the investigation it develop
ed that Jack Stamper acted as the
fence for the juvenile thieves, watch
which had been stolen from B. T.
Strickland being found in his pos
session in his cell in the county jail
Miss McKinna will make a thorough
investigation Of the cases before the
trial before Judge Horton Of the Ju-
venile Court and will be in a posi-
ton to direct their disposition.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14
Personal News
Items.
Auto Springs. All makes. Korbsr ca

Auto Springs. All makes. Korhsr CO.
THE SC Dance. ORPHEUM tonight.
FRANK Alderman left Yesterday Tor
FL Paso on a business trip.
Jake Weiuman returned last night
from an extended trip to New York
city.
:. II. Peters. Junior member ~ Sol
lie-pcters Furniture Co., was taken
a. the hospital today "a he operated
on FOR appendicitis.
sam W. Proctor. chief clerk 81 the
lower house Of the Arizona legisln-
turc. was a visitor in Albuquerque
yesterday.
sheriff Rafael Garcia yesterday had
Octaviano Perez arrested az the re-
quest of sheriff Armijo OF Valencia
county. Perez was charged with sell
ing stolen sheep.
Priynte David T. O'Brien of the
army recruiting station left the frs
of the week on a scouting trip for re-
cruits. He will make several stops be-
tween here and Las Vegas.
ORPHENM tonight. THE SC Dance
Claude Miller. who has been hold
INK a temporary position with th'
Arizona Lumber and Timber COMPANY
OF Flagstaff. is expected to return to.
night
The many friends of Mr.. Berthnlt
SPITE viii he pleased to learn that Ia
II recovering from his p%rotracted III
ness and expects to be at his oflc'
very soon. In the meantime all mat
tiers 81 business will be promptly at
tended To through his phone 2l2 81
500
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14

THE

B 70 T-Tonipht and
D Thursday fair. except snow I
, northwest portion; Thursday ris-
3 Ing temperature.
, ALBUQUERQUE weather for I
. - hours ending $ a. M;
MaNimum-52.
B Minimum-i6.
. Rauge-36.
AZ = a. m.-33.
D North wind; clear.
. Young Wife-What h your I
, husbands average income. Mrs.
. JHCSsonH
D old wlte-oh. about mid I
D niRht.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14
Revival Meetings Will
Close Tonight; Ridley
Will Leave for Home

The revival meetings which have
been IN progress IN the armory since
February - will come to a CLOSE to-
night. instead OF being prolonged un-
til Friday night. as had been intended.
.This announcement vas made At last
nights meeting by Rev. W. II. iior-
ton. who preached in place of Evan
.g,list G. \. Ridley. The latter. 50 MI
Horton stated. IL sick In bed az a
local hotel and expects TO cave for
his home ia sylvia. y. c.. perhaps to-
night. This was the reason assigned
for the unexpected close OF the meet
iugs
Last night Rev. Horton spoke IN
In. prudigal son, saying In part
'Not one good thing has ever come
10 humanity from uving q ga5 ne
This young mat, Ia the story ha1
lost his money, his character al
elise that was worth while 20 HIN, u
man he worked toT wasn't even
boarding him. 30 that he was compel
led 20 eat with the hogs. When IN"
devil gets u man down he always puts
hm AZ the lowest job that ne mas
| And AZ the young man sat ther" on d
fuC.. or the fence. and Thought oi
these things, hc remembered ms
/ fathers house. where even the SER
want, have enough. ana Ia spare aud
then NJ came TO himself. That Us the
souls awakening to new life Then
he arose ana returned To his father 1
house. THIS is a good resolution wei
Kept. YOU have made your resolu-
ltIun. viii you keep them tonight
The sermon was repietc Win many
practical |thoughts. relating 10 youth.
! the home, fathers and mothers, ana
| the |su-callcd fast life
TONIGHT DI Horton viii continue
the discussion of the parable,
Last might several more persons
] slrulncd their attention OF unliins
with the churches.
The trrc-Will Offering tonight VIII
De- Tor DR. Ridley and MS helpers. and
the ministers urgently request u a
all have "a part IN Il, and make II ns
generous ay possible. Also. those ~h"
hay. made pledges To cnrry on TINS
work 1re requested TO report on the
same ~ tho scrN|Cos tonight
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14

Regular communication or Temple
lodge Nc 8 A. +. & 4. NJ, Thursday
evening. March ~ n 1880. NisitinR
members welcome.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14

hv Policeman Thomas Hogan and
lodged in the city jail.
zamori. being accompanied by two
other fellows. hired n TAXI. Durlne
tho drive about town he stopped at
several places and tried 20 cash the
check. SO many rsfusals followed
that the taxi driver became suspicious,
and after Ave hours OF travel. stop
ped near CentrSI avenue and Second
street. and notified Policeman Hogan
who was standing nj the corner The
arrest followed. zamora will be put
on the carpet a, S o'clock thus after
noon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14

A little WANT AID o and then
II read by every class OF men-and
women Toe Try one
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14

city clerk Thomas Hughes handed
his resignation 10 Mayor Henry West
erfcld this morning. The mayor stated
that he would not accept the rcsignn %
ton now as he hoped to have a quor-
un Of the council present by next
Monday night. 'ity clerk Hughes lett
this afternoon for Santu Fc but said
he might come down To- Albuquerque
Monday IL there was "a possibility 90
the counDilm,p meeting. Miss Gertrude
Brodell city stenoErnphcr. VIII hav'
charge until another clerk b. APP
pointed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14
COMMERCIAL CLUB
HEADS RESIGN AND
CONFUSION RE|GNS
Club Il in Arms After Devol's
Plan Is Tabled and Officers and
Directors Decide to Quit; Many
Talk ut Once.

The discord that has existed among
the Commercial club members, who
were called out Tor the purpose of re-
%ieciing or adopting the plan proposed
by w. :. DeVol. representing the Chi
Gag Development bureau. for saving
tho club. broke forth without any
frils last night.
Following the tabling of MIR Devol's
plan aud the substituting Of the ben
yer plan. O y. Marion made an clio.
quent address presenting his reslgna-
ton as president Of the club. u. a.
Macpherson vice-president. followed
with his resignation. Then ZACH meme
her on the board ~ directors who
was present announced his resignation
Mr.. Marion said he had heard
rumors that the Catholics had de
signs" on the Commercial club. and
he being a Catholic wished 20 resign.
lie said too that Il had been limited
by certain members OF the clsb that
the directors and president had not
been doing their duty as they should.
He branded the report as false and
declared his willingness 10 work hour
for hour and place dollar for dollar
with any member In h ranks. He
was loudly appiauded.
The sentiment expressed by the
members Of the board was the same
as that OF Mr.. Marion. namely that
they wanted harmony in the club.
This brought nearly every member
OF the club to his feet Vain efforts
followed 60 persuade Mr.. Marion and
the others 70 reconsider their r%esigna-
lions. u. a. Macpherson tool the
chair on a motion after Mr. Marion
had left the room. Il seemed a.
though every member tried Co speak
az once. Motions followed motions
before any could be discussed, and
amendments were pat To- nearly ev-
cry motion. Any one short nf an eN-
pert parliamen tarian would have had
difficulty IN handling the meeting. All
the motions related TO the refusal nf
the designations. The directors re-
fused TO reconsider, and the club
finally decided To meet again Thurs
day night.
Denver Plan.
n, Sore the uprising occurred. W. 7.
Metcalf. moved that the plan pre-
scented by Mr.. Dcvol he tabled and the
Denver plan be adopted. The motion
carried. This plan provides for the
Capitalization OF all commercial or
ganlzations. The Rotary club. the RE
tail Merchants association and other
bodies would he united into one cham
Der OF commerce. The club decided To
A., communicates with Denver authorities
on the proposition. II u understo9d
that Denver men will come here nj a
much less expense than Mr.. Dcvol
would haze eharged FOR his campaign.
Those who resigned are. @. \.
Marion. n. \. Macpherson, Clark NJ
Carr. W. 4. Southland. u NJ Rosen-
valid. r. l.. Gross. W. G. Oestrcich.
and Roy Mcdonald
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14

Want 10 trade hat mule for a ga
wagon? Try the WANT AID way.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14
1BlI Explained.

senator barth explained the merits
OF Bin which passed the state logis-
.laturc allow ine the mayor the mp
pointive power. and added that there
were many phases OF II the people ~
Albuquerque did not understand. lie
said the bin would b" null ard void
IL not signed bv Friday noon. I'm case
the governor did sign IT, ne said. u
would not become Il law before Juiin
10 Senator Barth said he could not
see how passage 81 or rejection ~
the BIN would settle the councils diff
.cultics.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14

Henry hauls baggage and all other
things;
tie comes at yoer calling ns bats on
their wings.
His motto IL promptncss; his service
II fine;
Whenever sou want him lust prone
NINE-THHEE-NtNE
Classified Ads Bring Results.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14

Washington, March li-Hollnnd
has protested to Great britain against
detention ln British pots OF more
than a dozen steamship loaded with
toodstufls and supplies for the Dutch
government. IN" ships are under
government charter and some of
them are said tu have" been detained
six weeks or more.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14

Need Help7 Try a Want Ad.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-03-14
Treats His Friends
To Five-hour Rid
With a Bogus Check

with a s25 check that was made
out TO himseif. signed by himself. and
endorsed by himself. J. =. Zamori
treated himself and two Of His friends
- q nve-hour automobile ride yes
terday afternoon. He was arrested