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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
WILSON THANKS.
PARK FOR WORK
WITH THE PARTY

The correspondence incident to the
retirement of Congressman Frank
, Park from consideration in the federal
judgeship race for the south Georgia
district, has been made public. It in
ciudes a letter from Judge Park to
President Wilson, and the letter of
President Wilson In reply.
President Wilson now has the name
Of Judge 2. A. Littlejohn. of this city,
for consideration. His endorsements
have been presented to Attorney Cen
eral Gregory and the President by
Congressman C. r. Crisp, of this dis
trict. who is very active with all OF
Judge Littlejohn's friends.
Georgias two senators are believ-
ed to be supporting John T. West, OF
Thomson. Besides West and Judge
Littlejohn, other names reported from
Washington are Thomas s. Fielder, OF
Macon; Joseph Bennett, of Bruins
wick; Charles G. Edwards, of Savan-
nah, and u. V. Whipple, of Cordele.
Mr.. Parks Letter.
The letter of Representative Park to
the president announcing his with
drawal, follows:
Washington, D. c., Feb. IL, 1917.
The President, the White House,
Washington, D. c.
My Dear Mr.. President:
Owing to the fact that both the
Georgia senators have announc-
ed tha they would oppose my con-
firmation, realize that my pend
ing application for appointment to
the judgeship for the southern dis
trict of Georgia will. under ex-
isting circumstances, become en-
barassing.
am not willing, at this time.
when affairs of vital Importance
affecting our national life are de-
manding the earnest considera-
ton and patriotic cooperation of
the executive and legislative de-
partments of our government, to
let any ambition of mine stand in
the way.
am, therefore, writing to ask
you that my name be eliminated
from further consideration in con-
nection with this appointment.
l am deeply grateful for the
kind consideration which / have
received at the hands of the de-
partment of justice and the exec
utive department, as well in con-
nection with this matter. l am
also deeply sensible of the loyalty
with which my Georgia colleagues
in the house have supported me
for this honor.
With assurances of high consid-
Grafton, believe me obediently and
sincerely yours, FRANK PARK.
Reply of President.
To this letter President Wilson re-
piled:
The White House,
Washington, Feb. 13, 1917.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
Flower Garden Makes Vegetables

y Flower Garden Makes Vegetables
> z LONDON. Feb. 15.-Girl classes
. of the Eastbourne secondary
= school gave up their flowers and
= planted garden truck in the pansy
> Patch. A late harvest Of vegeta-
= bles has been given to the Red
= Cross.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
The White House,

Washington, Feb. 13, 1917.
Ny Dear Judge Park: Your let
ter of February IL, asking that l
give no further consideration to
your name in connection with the
appointment to the vacant district
judgeship in Ge> gia has reached
me and seems to me a character
istic evidence of your generosity
and public spirit. 1t is very de-
lightful to have such manifesto
tions of friendship added to the
invariable support which you
have so generously given this ad-
ministration. Cordially and sin
cerely yours
WOODROW WILSON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associate Press Service.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
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The Washington times., 1917-08-14
STARVATION WILL
DEFEAT GERMANY,
AYERS REFUGEE

The European war will last at
least another year, and in the end
starvation and not force of arms Will
defeat the German Empire" This Ia
the opinion of DR.. Amaury Mars, who
escaped from a German prison camp,
and who has come to Washington TO
lay before the Government some i'm
portant military data.
DIR. Mars is a native of San Fran
cisco. He is OF French descent, and
was in Luxembourg when the Ger
mans invaded the duchy in 1914. He
was arrested as a French spy, re-
leased, and again arrested, finally es.
Gaping after spending nearly three
years as a prisoner and making his
way to America by way OF Holland
and Spain.
"A revolution In Germany resulting
in democracy" said DR.. Mars, would
bring about peace tomorrow. but a
revolution is impossible. because the
people are SO held down by the iron
rule of the military authorities that
they cannot even meet together for
discussion. The food question in Ger
many, critical a year ago, Is des
perate today.
The army is fed full rations, but
the civil population and the prisoners
receive but half allowances"
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
RULES
ARMY PROMOTIONS
SENT TO SENATE

Seniority for the most part won
out in the race for promotion In the
army today
President Wilson sent to the Sen
ate the list Of major and brigadier
generals prepared by the general
stan without change. Promotion was
given to tn men selected regardless
of the fact that the majority OF them
are well advanced in years.
Two major generals of the national
guard are given similar rank In the
regular service. Generals Organ, of
New York, and Clement, Of Penn
sylvania.
The ages OF the new major gen
erals, according to the army register,
are as follows: Mann, 63; Parker, 50;
Swift, 63; Plummer. 81: Glenn, 81
Blockson, g.; Greene, 81: French, %;
Bailey, IS; George Bell IS; Strong
81; Hodges, 81: Townsley, 81; Greble
IS; Herman, 81; Blddle, 5s; Bartlett
81; Hodges, 81: Dlckman 80; Treat
81; Cronkhite, &c; Allen, So; Sage, oS;
Edwards, IS: Ruckman, IS; Kennedy
IS: Bundy, Sc: Hale. 90: Blatchford
81: Sturgis, So: Shanks, So; Wright
SO; Bullard SO; Kuhn, 90; March, 81
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
TODAY's BEAUTY MINT

It Is not necessary to shampoo
your hair 30 frequently II It II en-
tIrely and properly cleanssd each time
by the use OF a really good shampoo.
The easiest to use and quickest dry
ing shampoo 10 one that brings out
all the natural beauty Of the hair
and may be enjoyed at very little sz-
peuse. BY dissolying . teaspoolfu1 q
eanthrox, which can be obtained
from any druggist, in . cup Of hot
water. This makes q full cup Of sham
POO liquid. enough 50 It IL easy to
apply II to all the hair instead OF
just the top Of the head This when
rubbed into the scalp and onto every
strand Of hair. chemically dissolvss
all impurities. It is verv soothing
and cooling In its action. A. w1l11AD
beneficial TO both scalp and hair.
After rinsing out the later so Great
ed, you wiz ind the scalp Is fresh,
clean, and free from dandruff. while
the hair dries quickly and evenly.
developing a bright lustsr and . soft
fluffiness that makes II seem very
heayy.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
24O COOKS NEEDED
AT Big CANTONMENT

The army needs 24o male cooks for
the big army cantonment at Peters
burg, Va, where the District troops
will train for service in France.
F. S. Hight, manager OF the New
willard Hotel, has issued a call to
every hotel man in Washington to
get at least two cooks for the camp.
He declares the task Of supplying the
army's needs in this respect now
rests on the hotel men.
Mr.. Hight, as chairman OF the COM
mittee of local hotel men,, has an
nounced that this city is expected to
supply at least eighty cooks for the
cantonment.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
ESQ MACHINISTS STRIKE
AT TORPEDOBOAT PLANT

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Aug IA
About $50 machinists, said by the
union leaders to be the entire force,
are on strike at the plant OF the Lake
Torpedoboat Company to enforce de-
mands for a 10 per cent increase in
wages, minimum scales for various
branches OF the trade, and formal
recognition OF the eight-hour day. or
the strikers 100 are said 20 be mem
bers OF the union.
The demands were presented about
a week ago in continuation of move
ment to get similar conditions in all
the factories here. The company de-
cIined to grant the demands and ask
ed for Federal arbitration.
Work on seven submarines for the
Government is being temporarily de-
layed by the strike.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
Cocoanut Oil Makes
A Splendid Shampoo

II you want to keep your hair In
good condition. be careful what you
wash II with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkal. This dries
the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and
Is very harmful Just plain mulsihed
eocoanut oil (which is pure and en-
tirely greaseless), is much better
than the most expensive soap or any
thing else you can use for shampoo
ing, as this can't possibly injure the
hair.
Simply moisten your hair with wa
ter and rub II in. One or two tea
spoonfuls will make an abundance Of
rich, creamy lather. and cleanses the
hair and scalp thoroughly. The
iather rinses out easily and removes
every particle OF dust, dirt, dandru .,
and excessive oil The hair dries
quickly and evenly. and IL leaves II
fine and silky. bright, FUZZY. and easy
to manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil
at most any drug store 1t Is very
cheap, and a few ounces is enough 70
last everyone in the family TOT
months-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
Abattoir Hog Cuts
Loose In City, Breaks
Up Friendly Game"

BALTIMORE. Aug. 14-Police
yesterday devoted some time to
the capture of a hog.
The hog, "Guff" by name, got
loose. After a chase. Patrolman
Whitney corralled 1t in the station
house yard. When a representa-
tive Of the packing company 90
which it belonged called for the
prisoner, the reception he got at
the hands, or teeth. of Cuff"
made him take to the high fence.
Through the open gate went
Cuff" with his pursuers at his
heels. Cuffs first place of ref
uge was a store in the neighbor-
hood. From the store he invaded
a home. where a game of cards
was in progress, and the players
decamped in disorder.
Patrolman Makel, however,
came to the rescue and succeeded
in roping Cuff" in true cowboy
fashion, but Cuff" was game to
the last, and was still kicking
when the wagon rolled away with
him.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
CHILDREN PLANNING
|. BIG MEMORIAL FOR
NATHAN STRAUS

NEW YORK. Aug. 1I.-Plans are
being formulated here to observe the
twenty NTH anniversary OF the work
Nathan Straus has done for the
children Of the city through milk sta
lions by erecting q suitable memorial
In Seward park.
The memorial will be . gift from
the children OF the city, especially
those Of the East Side, where the
first milk stations were established
by Mr.. Straus-
The committee appointed to have
charge of the plans will ask Mayor
Mitchell to designate a day to be OBJ
served throughout the city as "straus
day"
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
j. S. FARM HANDS
SOUGHT BY CANADA
WHEN THROUGH

Deputy Minister OF the Interior
Cory, OF Canada, is consulting with
labor officials regarding obtaining
reciprocity Of farm labor between the
United States and Canada.
The plan proposed by Minister Cory
is to permit the labor Of the United
States to go into Canada and harvest
crops as soon as the harvest in the
United State is harvested
Minister Cory stated that provision
for transportation OF farm hands and
other labor have been made in Can
ada. They would be taken to and
from the Canadian border at a rate
Of ] cent a mile.
Arrangements with immigration au'
thirties for permitting these laborers
to cross the border were also dis
cussed
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
Jobs ARE OPEN,
BUTMENLACKING,
TRADE BOARD SAYS

The Federal Trade Commission to-
day sent out a hurry call for clerks.
It is willing to pay anywhere from
5000 to $4,000 a year for the right
men, and there is no civil service ex-
animation. The men must be obtain
ed, il they have to be commandeered'
It was said today.
The clerks will be put to work with
in twenty-four hours in connection
with the commissions Investigations
into the steel, coal, iron, and
other trade situations, but there
can be no guarantees as to how long
the work will last.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
PRESS AGENT BOURNE
WANTS CONGRESSTO STAY

congress should stay on the job"
This is the declaration of the Repub-
Iican Publicity Association, through
its president, former Senator iona
than Bourne
Senator Bourne declares in state
ment that Gin the interest OF public
welfare Congress should remain In
continuous session until the close OF
the war"
He says the intimation from the
white House that the President would
like to have Congress adjourn is suf-
hcIent reason why Congress should
remain at its post of duty.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
PRESIDENT HEARS NEGROES.

President Wilson today granted an
appointment foE late this afternoon
to a committee OF four colored per-
sons from New York. who wished to
lay before him a request for adequate
protection against riots and lynch
ings for their race throughout the
country. They are the Rev. DR.. T.
Cullen. the Rev. DR.. l.. Martin. AL
fred b. Cosey and a Mrs. Walker.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
PRETTY POLLY BURIED
IN SATN-LRVED COFFIN

ST. LOUIS, No, Aug. 14.-"Polly"
a twenty-year-old parrot belonging TO
Harry Kay. . salesman Tor the boil
land Jewelry Compay, Is dead and
has been laid to rest In the back
ward OF his home In a specially made
coffIn lined with white satin and bear.
ing a silver nameplate reading, "our
Darling"
After the burial ceremony the
1rave was strewn with flowers.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
FRENCH CHILDREN
GIVEN OUTINGS
BY RED CROSS

PARIS, Aug. 14-Thou5ands Of
French children, shell-shocked, their
eyes accustomed to the sight Of
crumbling homes, OF MANNED and
dying men and women, are finding re-
lief today from the horrors which
have become q part OF their lives.
BTance has never undertaken
work Of mercy which touched the
hearts Of her people more than this
effort to bring a little JOY into the
lives of the little innocent war vic
tins.
From towns and villages in danger
Gus regions near the front, Thousands
Of boys and girls are being cared Tor
In unoccupied French barracks, far
back from the roar OF guns and men,
ace OF exploding shells.
The work was undertaken by the
Red Cross. The plan Is to give the
children a ten-day outing. In their
new surroundings they will be able
to breathe air free from the poison
of gases and exploding shells. They
will be fed clean, nourishing food.
And what may mean more to their
young minds-they will have ehance
to play.
In the villages from which these
children come, q gigantic shell crash
ing down into the street, bringing
death and destruction with II, Is Q
common visitor. The terror OF DEATH
the horrors OF destruction, are always
with them.
Some of the thousands Of young
sters are already CHARTERED In the
barracks which have been turned over
nIAUNnR
as hard as they know how, free fol
the nrst time in three years from thu
fear of q stray she'll falling In theil
midst. But with their play-time over
they will return to their shell-rockeC
home.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
U. S. POTENTIAL "BOSS"
OF 100000 COAL men

CHICAGO. Aug. 14.-Federal control
OF coal mines would place close to
SOC, 900 miners in Uncle Sans en-
ploy and would give the Government
supervision over the production OF
more than 600 .OOO.OOO tons OF coal,
according to statistics furnished to
day by the Illinois Coal Operators
Association.
The latest complete hgures SHOW
that in 19l the number OF miners en-
ployed in the Twenty-Five coal pro-
ducing States was I6S,l6o.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
PASTOR WILLIAMS AWAY.

Visiting ministers are occupying
the pulpit OF the Ptworth N. E.
Church, Grant Circle and New Hamp-
shire avenu during the absence OF
the pastor, Rev. G. Ellis Williams on
vacation this month. At the morning
service next Sunday the Rev. Will
lam J. Meeks, pastor of the Havre
de Grace. Nd. NJ. E. Church, will
preach. Mr.. Meeks was formerly q
pastor in this city.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
UN|TEDSTATESTO
COMMISSION MEN
FROM THEFRONT

Americans who have held commits
sions in the French and British armies
are eligible for commissions In the
American forces. The War Depart
ment today issued q statement calling
upon all American officers who have
had service abroad to enroll for COM
missions with the adjutant general.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
SHIP BOARD TO SPEED
NATIONS new PLANTS

The Shipping Board today took up
consideration Of contracts for the
construction Of two Government
owned shipbuilding plants with the
expectation that the contracts win be
let within the next few days. Balm
bridge Colby. Of New York. has been
sworn In as a member of the board to
succeed John B. White, OF Kansas
City, resigned. One more member of
the board remains to be selected.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
MOULD EMO Hale FARE.

A campaign to abolish the railroad
practice OF allowing clergyman to
travel on half-fare tickets was begun
here today by the New York Secular
Society. In letters to the President,
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
members of Congress. and several
The Washington times., 1917-08-14

railroads which have applied for rate
increases the treasurer. George =
Macdonald declared higher rates
would not be necessary II clergyman
were required to pay full rare.
The Washington times., 1917-08-14
MOTTO UP-To-DATE.

1t is to be feared IL they put the
real American motto on our coins, II
would not be I'm God We Trust but
'I should worry."-Meriden Journal
Evening star., 1917-09-27
Motoring.

chug along from burg to grad,
good gasoline a-burning, where
roads are good, where roads are
bad, on highways straight and
turning. "Oh. motoring / sigh,
is bliss, my good old cars a treas
ure; what outdoor pastime equals
this. for pure and lasting pleas
ure?" And as l gambol through
the dust, with other autos racing,
my threadbare tires begin to bust,
and spoil both tube and casing.
| toll and labor in the sun until
/ bust a gallus, and ere the weary
work is done | drink from sor-
rows chalice. For changing tires
will break the heart of any portly
mortal, upset his mental apple
cart. and kill his smile and chortle.
At last new tires are on the
wheels. and | resume my spin
ming; my laughter rings in merry
peals, my smile is sweet and win
ming. Then something breaks
about the torque; no more my
car is speeded; I'll have to send to
far New York to get the part
that's needed. When fixed, some
other parts will break, some bear
ings. pins or collars, and when
repairs the workmen make, they Ii
charge me ninety dollars. And so
I'm walking near and far. on high
wavs broad and narrow: | think
III dump the motor car, and get
myself a barrow.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1917-09-27

man might is more impressive than bat
tlefeld. Huge bombs still fall, and each
day takes its toll, while the serene ceme-
terry in the field spreads and spreads.
Ihls depot cares for the wan wild
ows and their children who come here
by hundreds. wincing from the unac-
customed charity; the babies blue-1ip-
ped from poor nourishment and the
terror to which they were born.
, III only once, for once would be
enough. those beautifully dressed and
kindly women at home could see these
they would spend themselves in very
pity. Three years have they borne such
suspense and disaster as the world has
never known. and now it is up to us to
On! how l beg you. with all the earnest
ness OF which am capable, to give, give,
give as never before. for the coming
winter We contemplate for them with
1ear. France is fighting with supreme
determination for victory. and when one
contemplates what she has paid. one
feels that all one has is not enough to
give.
And SO I beg brazenly and without
shame. I know how really hard you
work. but, remember, you work in
comfort and plenty, You will never
be hungry or see your home a cindered
ruin. or those dear to you in their
old age bereft of everything but sor-
row The immensity Of this tragedy
is heyoHd description. Therefore,
ask of you one thing: Wherever you
ask them to deny themselves a thea
ter ticket. box Of cigarettes. and
send the money here. 1t will literally
save lives in this fair land of France,
to which we of America owe such a
debt of gratitude"
Evening star., 1917-09-27
NO SHOE SHORTAGE HERE.
Dealers Foresaw Wartime Needs
and Laid in Ample Stocks.

Washington is in no danger of a shoe
shortage.
This was brought out at a meeting
of the Washington Shoe Dealers AS
sociation at the Cochran Hotel last
night It was explained that dealers
in the District of Columbia, realizing
that war activities would bring thou
sands more of persons to Washington,
provided themselves with ample stocks.
Had it not been for the foresight of
these dealers difficulties might have been
encountered during the fall and winter
months, it was pointed out. because
Of the congested condition Of the rail-
roads
A. c. MoGowin and A H. Geuting,
president and secretary. respectively, OF
the National Shoe Dealers Association,
were present They did not speak, how
ever merely greeting tho Washington
dealers personally.
Last nights meeting was entirely in
formal. No plans were made nor poll
icies considered. It was the first as
sembly of the year and was preceded
by a dinner
Evening star., 1917-09-27
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
Immediately is URGED
Rhode Island Avenue Citizens Ask
Relief From Apparent ODE
plorable Conditions"

The immediate erection of a public
school to eliminate "the very apparent
deplorable condition. i.e.. lack Of school
room facilities" was urged by the Rhode
Island Avenue Suburban Citizens As
ISOLATION at meeting last night in the
Sherwood Presbyterian Church.
W. S. Torbert, chairman Of the schools
committee, explained to the association
that the Langdon and Brookland
schools, which are now attended by
children of the section, are overcrowd-
ed He called attention to the fact that
ground had been purchased some time
ago by the District for the erection Of
a sixteen-room school building in the
section and also that there is now avail
able an appropriation for the erection
| of a school on the site, and for Whlch
plans have been prepared.
The secretary was instructed to urge
the Commissioners and board OF edu-
cation to have the construction OF the
school started as soon as possible:
The committee on public utilities is
to make a report at the next meeting
on the question Of whether or not the
association should vote on resolu-
tion protesting against the proposed
"skip-stop" and 'stagger" systems for
fore the public utilities commissh2n.
Mr. Torbert introduced a resolution
disapproving of such system. Follow
ing considerable discussion vote was
taken which resulted in tie. The
matter was then referred to the COM
mittee.
Upon motion of c. NJ. CLANCY. chair
man of the lawns and gardens COM
mittee, it was voted to hold an open
meeting October "a, at which time the
annual awarding of prizes for lawns
and gardens will be held.
A communication was read from the
District Commissioners stating that
the question of laying Of water mains
| in Rhode Island avenue northeast from
28th street to the last house on the
avenue will be given due considera-
| ton.
| Announcement was also made that
the District Commissioners had found
i an appropriation for tho work of con-
structing a storm sewer running from
18th and Newton streets northeast to
18th and Hamlin streets northeast
Work is not to be started until April
II.
Tho meeting was presided over by
President S. s. Symons.
Evening star., 1917-09-27
Capt. Doyle Disbursing Agent.

Col. W. A. Fisk, L. S. A, has turned
over to Capt. John S. Doyle, U. S. R. c..
the charge of river and harbor fortifi-
cations in the Baltimore engineering
district, as special disbursing agent. OF
the engineer department of the Army
Col. Fisk will remain in charge of the
eastern engineering division, with
headquarters at this city.
Evening star., 1917-09-27
Examinations Here October 20.

Open competitive examinations are
announced by the Civil Service Com
mission for October 20 in this city and
in various cities in Maryland, North
Carolina. Virginia and West Virginia to
obtain stenographers and typewriters
for the government service. AS the de-
mand for eligibles for such positions
mas recently been greater than the sup
szply. the commission urges qualified per-
sons to take the examination. Men and
women will be admitted to tho exam
ination. and must be eighteen years OF
over on the date Of examination.