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Evening star., 1918-01-17
HUDSON MAXIM TELLS
OF TORPEDO-PROOF SHIP
Contemplates Use Of Water OF
Equivalent to Neutralize
Effect of Gases.

| How he would make the vessels of
the United States and the allies tor
pedo proof was explained to the Sen
ate commerce committee yesterday aft
ernoon by Hudson Maxim, inventor of
the smokeless powder used by the
American Army and of maximite, high
explosive. He is brother of Sir Hiram
Maxim, inventor of the Maxim gun.
| Mr.. Maxims plan contemplates the use
of water, or materials containing water,
| to neutralize the effect of the gases
+, generated by the explosion of the tor
| pedo. The vaporization of the water,
| he said. would absorb the heat of the
gases, and in this way their effect would
| be neutralized.
| MY invention" said Mr. Maxim. Il
| have laid before Gen. Goethals, Admiral
| Capps and all along down the line OF
the shipping board and the Emergency
Fleet Corporation. l have never had
any success with them"
| In his own picturesque way the in
ventor proceeded to set forth his in
| vention. which he declared himself abb
solutely sure of success. He said that
| the torpedo expDdes outside of the
ship. after the impact, and that the hole
| in the hull is made by the tremendous
power of the gases generated by the
| explosion. They find less resistance
| from the hull than from the water, and
| so they cave it in The velocity of these
gases when they strike the hull, he
said. is about that of meteoritc, be-
tween thirty and fifty miles second.
| Masses of the iron and steel hulis are
themselves transformed into projectiies
to aid in rending the ship
For this reason l would build the
hull of the ships of as light material
as possible around the danger area
for torpedoes." said Mr. Maxim. 4
would cool the gases as they enter the
ship by opposing them to water IN
cylinders. The principle is the same
as the Maxim silencer. invented by my
nephew Cargoes of apples. potatoes
and other articles containing water
can be used in place of the water Just
as effectively. and could be stored be-
tween the hull of the ship and the
necessary inner skin of the vessel. l
would arrange steel wires against
which the water or the materials con-
tanning water would be hurled with
great violence and would be atomized.
and would absorb the heat of the
gases"
/ Mr.. Maxim said that he believed
much use should be made of concrete
vessels. and that such materials would
aid greatly in making his torpedo
proofing effective. not because of their
resistance to the torpedo, but because
concrete would be pulveriZed and does
not transmit vibrations as does steel.
Evening star., 1918-01-17
Five French Ships Sunk.

PARIS. January 17.-Tive French
merchantmen of more than 1000 tons
and one under that tonnage were sunk
bv submarines or mines during the
week ended January IL. Ships entering
French ports during the week num-
bered 793. while those clearing were
ISL Two vessels were attacked. but
escaped
Evening star., 1918-01-17
WAR RISK INSURANCE NEARING
FOUR BILLION-DOLLAR. MARK

benefit, each one. Surely no insurance
corporation in the United States or in the
world can make like showing.
Evening star., 1918-01-17
WAR, EFFECT ONBUS|NES
ANDHOW TO HELP WIN
Topic of Lake Carriers Association
Shipping Pool to Reduce De-
lays and Increase.
BY the Associated Press.

DETROIT, Mich, January 1.-THE
war--its effect on business and what
can be done to further it's successful
prosecution-was the absorbing topic
at the annual convention of the Lake
Carriers Association held here today.
The biggest single step taken by the
Lake Carriers Association in its effort
to help win the war" is the formation
of shipping pool. Through this pool
it expects to reduce delays in loading
and unloading and increase the number
of trips by each vessel.
In taking stock of next years avail
able tonnage consideration was given
to the fact that thirty or more vessels
were transferred last season to the
Atlantic coast and fourteen others
were lost in accidents on the lakes
These factors removed a seasons carry
ing capacity of close to 100000 tons.
Vesselmen believe, however, that with
the launching of several ships now
building as much or more cargo space
for the transportation Of ore will be
operation in 1917. 1t is pointed out
that the vessels taken to the coast or
lost We're chiefly small ones-of the
so-called Welland canal size. The
pdchdSe, lTetSut anu grain tTdueS en-
pected to encounter the greatest diff
Guilty in obtaining 1918 tonnage.
The labor problem, which is an an
nual one. also came up. It was re-
garded as more vital this year. The
demands of eastern mills for raw ma
terial and the need of cargo space to
move grain toward the eastern sea-
board are expected to exceed any
hitherto known on the lakes. Added
to this is the fact that many lake
seamen during the winter found lucra-
tive positions in factories. Veteran
mariners, however, predict that the
fascination of the lakes will bring
most of these men back to the vessels
in the spring.
Tomorrow the annual meeting of the
Great Lakes Protective Association will
be held here
Evening star., 1918-01-17
NEGRO LEADERS OF SOUTH
DISCUSS PLANS FOR RACE
Stirring Address Made by President
Motion, Principal Of the Tuske-
gee Institute.

TUSKEGEE. Ala, January IL
Leading negroes in every walk of life
from all over the south to the number
of more than 1000 met here yesterday
to discuss plans for the advancement
and economic development of the ne
gro race. at the twenty-seventh annual
conference of the Tuskegee Institute.
In a stirring address DR.. Robert r.
Motion, principal of the institute. said:
Eve. as farmers, teachers, preachers
and leaders generally. should keep
clearly and definitely in mind the fact
that the race problem in America is
going to be worked out south of the
Mason and Dixon line. and firmly be-
lieve that eventually we are going to
have an amicable adjustment of all Of
the fundamental phases Of race rela-
tion nships in our country, north and
south, and who knows but that God Is
using America as his great laboratory
from which he will teach the rest of
the world that it is possible for peo-
pies of different races. creeds, colors
! and shades of opinion, political and
otherwise, to adjust their economic
civic and social relationships in such
a way as will make each respect and
strive to help the others rather than
hate and endeavor to hinder the others
pIOSfesS AFfnSlfO1S, lraFath, ware,
Frizzell and others as well as our great
/ leader, the founder of this institution,
have made notable contributions to-
ward the adjustment of these problems,
and we, as patriotic negro farmers,
must play a very important part"
Patriotic Appeal to Race.
! DR.. Motion appealed to the members
|of his race for their patriotic support
in the food crisis, the fuel crisis and
the other demands upon them. and re-
minded them of the early days of the
conference, when the late Dr. Wash
ington was beginning to instill into
the negro farmers of the south the
fundamental principles of home buy
ing. farm getting and building sub
stantially on a solid economic founda-
tion.
After DR.. Moton's address dozens of
negro farmers gave their stories of sue
cess with diversified farming. Other ad-
dresses urging the negroes to diversity
crops were made by Capt. w. T. Shee-
han, editor of the Montgomery Adver-
tiser; a number of agricultural experts
Of the Louisville and Nashville rail-
road. state agricultural officials and
others.
Evening star., 1918-01-17
DISTRESS IS RELIEVED.
Cape Hatteras and Roanoke Island
Suffer From Cold and Lack of Food.

NORFOLK. Va, January 17.-Suffer-
ing from the extreme cold and lack of
adequate food supplies has been acute
at both Cape Hatteras and on Roanoke
Island for moro than two weekA
The climax to the islanders troubles
came Tuesday when the wind. which
at one time reached a velocity Of sew
enty-two miles an hour. blew between
fifteen and eighteen houses OF their
foundations and damaged two or three
of them beyond repair. leaving a large
number of men. women and children
without shelter other than the scanty
their neighbors could
offer them.
Relief from Elizabeth City and Wash
ington, N. c.. reached the residents of
Roanoke Island and Cape Hatteras yester-
day and the threatened suffering as tho
result Of a coal famine was averted.
Evening star., 1918-01-17

In the three months of its activities in
insuring the lives Of soldiers. sailors, ma
rines and others in war service the war
risk insurance bureau of the Treasury
Department has written more than three
and three-quarters billion dollars worth
of life insurance
One of the oldest life insurance concerns
in America, in a period closely approach
ing seventy-five years in which it has been
in business, has succeeded in writing no
more than two and half billion dollars
In insurance policies.
The policies written by the war risk
insurance bureau average over $S,4S5
Evening star., 1918-01-17
U-bOATS SINK BUT EIGHT
BRITISH SHIPS IN WEEK
Marked Decrease Under Total Of
Previous Seven Days-Freneh
Lose Six Vessels.

LONDON. January 11.--Another
marked decrease in the sinkings of
British merchantmen by mine or sub
marine in the past week is noted in the
report of the admiralty issued last
night. In this period only six mer-
chantmen of 1900 tons or over were
sunk. and. in addition. two merchant
men under 1900 tons and two fishing
vessels. The summary follows:
Arrivals of British merchantmen.
2.106; sailings. 2,1S4.
British merchantmen sunk by mine or
submarine--over 1000 tons-siX; under
1900 tons. two: fishing vessels, two.
Merchantmen unsuccessfully attacked,
five.
(In the previous week the admiralty
reported the loss by mine or submarine
Evening star., 1918-01-17
TO EXTEND MILITARY COURSES
Moro Training in Universities and
Colleges Provided in Bill.

Moro bills in the administration pro-
gram Of army legislation, introduced
yesterday, include one for great extern
sions Of military training In universities
and colleges.
introduced by Chairman Chamberlain
of the Senate military committee at
Secretary Bakers request. the bill
would authorize detail of officers and
enlisted men. active as well as retired.
as military instructors at educational
institutions having boys fourteen years
bill also would authorize the govern
ment to furnish arms and other equip
ment.
About 100 institutions have applied
for Instructors and equipment. The
Evening star., 1918-01-17
SEIZE 1900 TONS or
STANDARD OIL. co. COAL

KANSAS CITY. Mo. January IT.
More than 5000 tons of coar at . re-
hnery Of the Standard Oil Company
near here have been seized by the local
fuel administration. This fuel win be
distributed among manufacturing con-
Germs. 1t was announced.
Company officials explained that the
coal was being held for shipment TO other
branches and that they were willing to
turn 1t over to tho fuel administration.
Evening star., 1918-01-17
More Than 100000 Daily.

The war risk insurance bureau. under
the direction Of William c. Delaney. di-
rector. is writing an average of more than
$1O,000,000 insurance every day.
Yesterday was a slow day. There were
$3.50 applications passed on. representing
a total insurance of sS2.070,o00 for the
day. The average was $S,240 insurance
on each policy.
This makes total to date of s3,T6l.-
959,500 insurance written. The Secretary
of the Treasury is proving himself some
insurance solicitor
Evening star., 1918-01-17

of eighteen merchantmen of 1900 tons
or over. three merchantmen under that
tonnage and four fishing vessels. The
report of January gave the sinkinRs
as twenty-on eighteen being 1,600
tons or over)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-11
AMERICUS HERO
IS PUT IN RACE

Emmett Denham OF Americas, 1t is
believed, is the first solder returned
from France to offer for public Office
in this country. Recuperating at the
military base hospital at Fort Nc
Pherson, after being wounded in bat
tie near Chateau Thierry, Denham's
friends announced him as a candidate
fer clerk and treasule er in opposition
to E. ]. Rldridge, the encumbent. His
&: ndidacy has been received with en-
thusiasm and many here win support
him solely becat Sc of hs war r4aord.
With three places to be filed, Eenry
B. Mashburn is the only candidate for
aldermanic honors, while the time for
entries to be fled With the executive
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-11

WASHINGTON Amce terms embracing virtual complete
world rshan
morning officially
today provided
ending 0 hosilites al today French time
President Wilson
ton direct cable from
summoned in joint session the in detail
The ped provide
all territory territory
administered the Blgum
sace-Iorraine Luxembourg With IA n
The Roumanian Russian abrogated.
Germany
Terms provide ubmarnes(
six battle cruisers baeshp eight light cu and other misce
ships
cred Gefmany notify they
the allied countries.
Financal damage
Beigom
and gold
military
repai prisoners without ecproc
amistce thirty privilege
The president assured
immediate cancellations
all drafa act
nation peace today having
by copies editions and By
telephone Nearly everywhere day
quick practically
exhans
suspended business the day
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-11
"MAY II BE FOR THE GOOD
OF GERMANY"-KAISER.

LONDON, Nov. Ii May it be for
the good of Germany" said Kaiser
William at the German headquarters
Saturday morning, as he signed thhe
official abdication decree in the pres
ence of the Crown Prince and General
Won Hindenburg, says an Amsterdam
dispatch.
The Emperor has steadfastly re-
fused to abdicate until he was hand
ed kilograms from scheidemtn telling
Of the latest mutinies
1t is expected that the Kings OF
Saxony and Bavaria will abdicate. The
Kaiser and Crown Prince departed for
ar unknown destination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-11

Following the arly demonstrations
which marked the announcement that
an armistice had been signed and that
hostilities had ceased, Americus peo-
pie began planning Immediately for
monster parade and peace demonstra-
ton. Thisi demonstration was held
in front of the Windsor Hotel this
afternoon.
All stores, banks and business hous'
es closed at non toda yin order to
permit their employees to take part
In the demonstrations in progress
since first announcement that an
armisticie had been siined, and fire.
works were discharged in all parts
of the city throughout the morning
Automobiles equipped with extra
horns and other noiisemaking devices
were used by citizens in their exaber-
ance, and practically every industrial
establishment closed for the day
ohm w. Shiver, who operates a large
planning mill here, telephoned his man
ager at the plant to let the men off for
the day only to find that none of these
had reported, and that the plant had
not even begun operation.
Cars filled with people paraded the
streets during the morning hours,
and shots were fired promisvuously
In many instances those engaged in
celebrating used ball cartridges, but
fortuniatei no one was hurt. A
small brn-fre staged at the corner OF
4 Lamar and Jackson streets early tnis
morning attracted huge crowd ana
the streets lin 1.-THE business section
were, in fact, dangerous for passers-
by. Firecrackers were exploded on
the sidewalks and ini trash cans, ana
in many instances the noise was deaf
ening. All classes of citlDens enSaeeo
in the celebration, and the joy expires
cd was more general than ever be-
fore IN the history Of Americus
.ueT4ow the news was brought to Amer
iicussiis an old story. The Times-Re-
corder true to tradition, gave the first
information to Mayor L. G. Council
within ten minutes after it was re-
ceived. and an extra edition ISSUED
early this morning told in detail the
first storq of the omistice being sign
ed Thisi paper was the only news
paper circulated lin Americus thisi
morning that carried the story OF the
signing of the armestive, and stating
the hour at which hositilities ceased.
The first demonstration In ronor Of the
event. was also started by this paper
and t:.tua were awakened in their
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-11
MILITARY BURIAL
GIVEN W. D. LOTT

Hundreds attended the funeral of
Wade D. Lott held yesterday after
noon, and conducted under military
auspices. Deceased, who was priv
ate in the marine corps, died of infiu-
enza at Paris Island, S. c., where he
was instructor in bayonet practice at
the Marine Tarining School, and a
guard of honor accompanied the re-
mains here. Rev, Lansing Burrows,
D. D., assisted by DR.. Carl w. Minor,
pastor of First Baptist church, offic-
lated at the funeral exercises held at
the family residence 125 Furlow
street.
Interemnt was in the new addition
to Oak Grove cemetery The pail bear
ers were T r. Gatewood. Jr, C. A.
Pope, Charles Lingo, Willis Morgan,
w A. Joyner and e. M. Argo, mem
bers of First Baptist Baraca class, of
which deceased was president prior
to his enlistment In the navy. The
Baraca class attended the funeral in
a body,
A guard of twenty-six men from
Souther Field accompanied the re-
mains to the cemetery, and the marine
guard fired a salute of three voileys as
the remains fere lowered into the
grave A Souther Field bugler blew
taps at the conclusion of the beauti-
full burial ceremony. A handsome
United States flag was draped about
about the casket, and many masniifi-
cent floral tributes were received.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-11
YANKS' ARTILLERY
GIVES one BLAST
FOR KNOCKOUT

WITH THE AMERICANS NORTH
OF VEDDUN, Nov. 11.--AlI of the
American batteries along the whole
front said goodbye to war with a con-
certed blast Of artillery that racked
the earth.
''That's the Kaiser's knockout"
said the Yankee gunners.
LONDON Nov. lI--The mighty
fortress of Mons, on Franco-eigian
fronties, was captured by the Canad-
ians this morning. This s probably
the last achievement by the Allies be-
fore the cessation of hostiiities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-11
KAISER IN HOLLAND
SAYS WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Nox. 11.-William
Hohenzollern, abdicated Emperor of
Germany, has arrived at Maastright
and is on his way to Middachten cas-
tie, in the town of Desteeg, near
Utracilj in The Netherlands, accord
in 20 an official dispatch from The
Hague TO the general staff of the army
made lutlic by the War Department.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-11
q u
f[EES
WITH PARTY To
SEEK SAFETY
IN HOLLAND

PARIS, Nov. 11.--A radio dispatch
from The Hague announces that Kais-
er William crossed the Dutch-eBlgian
frontier north of Wise Sunday morn
ing in a high-powered motor car from
Spa, and took special dutch train,
bound for the itnerior, which was
waiting for him at Lisden.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-11
ALL DRAFT CALLS ORDERED SUSPENDED
PROCLAMATION FOR
HOLIDAY HERE

Inc shalserS cream OF W0Ira
dominion is at an ened. The Ger
man army is crushed, and the
armistices which practically sur
renders the great German machine
to the Allies, has been signed, and
this is a day for general rejoicing
OF the civilized nations of the
world.
It is appropriate, therefore, that
our people join in the demonstra-
ton which will take place
throughout the United States and
elsewhere today today; and I,
therefore, call upon all merchants
and other places Of mnsiness to
close promptly at 12 o'cock today,
in order that all departments of
the city be clsed at that hour, ex-
cept such as are necessary to pub
lie health and safety.
1t is requested that every person
in teh city Of Americus who can
possibly join in this demonstration
will assemble in front of the
Windsor Hotel On Lamar st. at
O'Clock this afternoon; and all
those who own automobiles to
bring their cars, as it lis proposed
to have a monster parade at the
close fthe speaking, which VIII
only last few minutes.
Hon. Chas R. Crisp, Rev Paul
Ellis and other prominent speak
ers Will participate in these ex-
ercises
Given under my hand at the
City Hall in Americus, Georgia,
this November II. 1918.
L. G. COUNCIL, Mayor.
~~~~%~~~~~~~~~~~~e ~~~e~~~~~~~~~~~S~~
of the maintenance of order There
upon in offices and other public buad-
ings guards were withdrawn.
The business of the Imperial
is being carried on by the
Social-Democratic deputy Herr Ebert.
1t is presumed that apart from rep
sentatives of the recent majority
group. three independent Social Dem>
ocrats will also enter the future gov
The semi-officiai Telegraph Blu
reau. working under control of the
Berlin workmens' and soldiers coun-
ell. issued the following report at 8
o'clock this morning.
Workers Strike.
Workers lin the greatest industrial
have commenced a gem
eral strike, Professions are hurryiqg
to the center of the city from all sub
urbs. Red flags are being carried at
the heads fthe professions which
marched on armed soldiers of all
classes.
The first procession arrived from
and Brunnennestrausse
As a preliminary the soldiers and Of
ficers were urged to remove their
cockades and epaulets. In the major
ity of cases they complied voiuntar-
ily A general determination of sail
ors. soldiers and workmen took place.
CONTINUED on Page Fivel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-11

committee closed Saturday night. tn
leaves two places on the aldermanic
board which must be filed in the gen
Nral election, as only one alderman can
now be nominated in the democratic
primary to be held November IA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-11
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WEATHER FORECAST

= PROBABLY RAIN TONIGHT OR =
= TOMORROW.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-06-26
The Guernsey Cattle Sale.

The Guernsey cattle sale
held here Friday was well
attended and good prices
We're paid, Among the pur-
chasprs we're w ID Graham:
and son & Mt Ulla, hougl t
$1,000 worth, + Il and J l.
Beal Of Linwood purchased
over $4,000 worth, paying as
high as 1886 for one animal,
aud : Archie of Davidson
N 9, bought over $1,000
worth. The SALE Melted
$685. and the cattle 0 d
averaged 1865 Der Ii aad d.
IhlS ought 10 be noted by
Rowan farmers. 1t Indicates
what can be done with stock
aud this money ought to be
coming here instead of going
to Ohio.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-06-26
MANY like THIS IN SALISBURY.
similar Cases Being Publish IE Each Tissue

The following case is but one
of many occurring daily in Sal
isbury. It is an easy matter to
verify it, You cannot ask 70"
better proof.
H S Walton, prop. of grocery,
$40 b.. Liberty st, Salisbury,
says: "Several years ago l w"s
taken with a duu. heavy ache
across my back which took The
life and ambition out of ne.
hen [ bent over or tried to
Lift anything [ had to take hold
Of a chair to get up. A sharp
twinge would shoot through NV
back at such times. by kidneys
were weak and the secretlonS
we're highly colored ard paint nI
in passage [ was advised 70
try Doan's Kidney Pills and DC
can using them. E,oan's re
moved every sign Of the trouble
and J. have never had a return of
it
Price Goo at all dealers. Don't
Simply ASK for a kidney remedy
e e t Doan's Kidney lojlls-the
same that Mr. Walton had. Eos
ter-Milburn Co., t'fgrs, Buffalo.
n. Y.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-06-26
CARRIAGES

The marriage of Miss Grace
Vogler of Charlotte and Will
N Earnhardt of Salisbury took
place at the home OF the brides,
mother, Mrs S c Vogler Thurs
day afternoon. They viii make
their home in Salisbury resid-
ing at the h e of Messrs
Hansen on North Main Street.
Miss Cora Dunn of Lynchburg,
Va and w F Dunn of Spencer,
were married ia Washington
Tuesday, June 18th. They took
a trip to Atlantic City and will
reside in Spencer.
The marriage of Miss Ger
trude Isabella, daughter of Mrs
= W HAYS, and VIM Lewis Wal
ton took place in the Presbyter-
ian church last Wednesday eve
ming Rev w A Lambeth oficiat.
ing. They left for Atlantic
City.