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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-24
TAX SLACKERS
ARE TO BE CHASED
GOVERNMENT HAS DRAG NET
ALL READY

Tax Slackers will be prosecuted as
vigorously under the war revenue act
as draft slackers were prosecuted
under the selective service act. The
aid of all good citizens is invoked in
bringing TO justice the man who
deliberately seeks to evade his Just
share of the war burden"
This was the statement today of
Daniel G. Roper With only ten days
left in which to file income tax re
turnes, he has practically completed
the organization of a huge dragnet
for bringing into camp all persons in
every section of the country are
checking up returns with a view to
bebinning prosecutions against tax
! dodgers. The work has gone forth
that such offenders need expect no
leniency.
Through it's educational cam
/ Daign the Bureau of Internal Reve-
| nue. has endeavored to cover the
| field so thoroughly that ignorance
! CT the law cannot be consistently
offered as an excuse" said Commits
sioner Roper today. "The press the
four minute men. the State and Coun-
| ty Councils of National defense, the
lield force of the Department of Ag-
! 3iculture and other government de-
partments, banks, posi- offices and
hundreds of volunteer agencies have
ccoperated in bringing home to the
tax payer his duty.
THE man who failed to register
| under the selectiye service act was
regarded by the War Department as
2, Stacker and prosecuted as such.
The man who fails to file his income
tax will be regarded as a"money
Stacker and when discovered, as he
will be, will be made to suffer full
penalties of the law
ITO the credit of the Nation it may
be said that | have gratifying and
conclusive evidence that these in
come taxes will be paid by the great
majority of the American people
h cheerfully and willingly. But the
duty of the honest man does not end
with the payment of his own tax. |
call upon him to aid in bringing into
camp the tax dodger A man so mig
gardly as to seek to evade what his
! representative in Congress declared
to be his just share of tax imposed
for the support Of our arms is deser-
wing of no consideration and will re-
ceiye none.
congress has distributed this tax
Justly and equitably The rate is fix
ed so thai the rich man and the men
of moderate means are assessed
each according to his income. No
man can offer the excuse that his
neighbor escapes what he is made to
pay Therefore, it is incumbent upon
all good citizens to aid in earring out
the intent and spirit of the law,
which is that the burden of the war
tax be evenly distributed and every
mancompelled to pay his just quota
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-24

Nashville, Ga, Mar. 22.-The Ber-
lfen grand jury yesterday indicted
A. H. Weathers for embezzlement 1t
is alleged that Mr.. Weathers, as pres
ident of the Weathers Banking com
pany, which includes among string
of small banks the Peoples Bank of
Enigma, Ga, was entrusted with the
keeping of a draft for the sum $1,9S7
drawn on bank in Albany Ga, by
the cashier of the Peoples Bank of
Enigma, and that the said A. H.
Weathers did embezzle said draft.
Weathers lived in Tattnall county.
but his present whereabouts are un-
known
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-24
HOLLAND HEARS NOTHING
REGARDING SHIP QUESTION

THE HAGUE. Thursday, Mar. q -
No reply has been received yet by the
minister of foreign affairs from the al
lied powers regarding the shipping
question
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-24
SUNDAY SERVICES AT
THE METHODIST CHURC

The pastor will preach at the morn
ing hour, subject: The Things God
Loves" Evening services, subject:
The Gracious Invitation"
Sunday school at $40 d. m.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend these services.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-24
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SUB MADE SPANISH
STEAMER RETURN TO PORT

CADIS Thursday, Mar. 21.-The
Spanish trans Atlantic liner, Montevi-
dec, which sailed for New York Mon
day was held up by a German subma-
rine and forced to return here.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-03-24
lternate, Raymond McLendon.

IIernate, Raymond McLendOn.
The schools winning these debates
viii be entitled to debate az the Dis
trict High School Meet in Dawson
an April 10 and 20. and the school win
ling first place at the meet will be en-
t.tled 70 ten points. Dawson expects
% mdtG-a splendid showing, Both at
lone and in Americas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
EXPLAIN WHO MUST GIVE
CERTIFICATES FOR SUGAR
Additional Instructions Arc Issued
by Food Administration Gov
crninS Mnnufacfurcrs

In further explanation OF the ration
ing OF sugar to manufacturers. and
particularly in the matter of cer.iii-
Gates, W. 4. Powell. director Of the
sugar division Of the State food adj
ministratIon. states that the follow
ing manufacturers are required to
hand in sworn statements. forms for
which can be secured at the office
Of the Federal Food Administration:
Essentials allowed 100 per cent
apple butter. canned vegetables, canned
and preserved fruits, Catsup. chilli
sauce. drugs for medicinal purposes.
explosives. glycerin. honey. Ice cream.
meats. milk and tobacco.
Less essentials allowed so per cent
beverage sirups, candies. cereals,
chewing gum. cocoa and chocolate,
condiments. coafections, navoring cx-
tracts. !nvcrt sugar, sirups. soda water,
soft drinks, sweet pickles and wines.
Now capacity on new manufacturers
starting in business since July J. 1917.
allowance according to the length o..
time in business. No manufacturer
after May ID can secure sugar until
he has FIRST handed in this statement
and then secured sugar certificates
furnished by the sugar division cover
ing this allotment. No manufacturer
OF less essentials shown in the above
list who has started i'll business since
April !. Will be given any allotment
whatsoever.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
was Rum Cargo
Made EN- Groggu
Sailors Irrioc al american
Port Win Queer
Jag.

AN ATLANTIC PORT. May l5.-Thir-
ty-!lve sailors on board u vessel which
arrived to-day from a European port
had a sad tale to tell. Every man had
been drunk for two solid weeks with
out n drop to drink Even the ships
goat was drunk. and the compass needle
wobb'cd TO such Il degree that 1t was
Il marvel the ship managed to reach
port.
On her last trip east. the vessel car
ricd cargo OF Jamaica rum from Mar
Unique to France. gilt of the island
crs TO JoNrc's gallah; Doiius. Some OF
the barrels were broken during tho
voyage. the contents leaking into The
bilEc. On the wcstbound trip the snip
carried only rock AS a ballast. and the
fumes aoon made themselves felt
through this covering.
Some Of the men. the captain said
when they found themselves unsteady
on their pins. begged TO be permitted
TO remain below decks rather than Az.
pear in public. bu, their fellows above
decks insisted tnat they also had rights
that must be respected. They had 20
sleep some time. Many OF the men.
nc added. refused 20 accept short lib
crty when the ship tied UP here
This shin IS going to hc cleared
I'd before We start across again. he
added. I'VE were lucky to make port.
Never again"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
MECHANICS INSTITUTE TO
AWARD DIPL OMAS TONIGHT
Congressman 4. j. Montague VIII De-
liver Addrcss Mt Commencement
Exercises of school.

The annual commencement exercises
OF the Virginia Mechanics Institute
VIII be held in the school auditorium
tonight at S:l5 o'clock. Displays OF
the drawing. modelling and shop work
OF the students Will be arranged In
an attractive way for the benefit OF
tho many friends OF the institute. d.
p!onas. certificates and medals will
be awarded publicly to the success
ful students. and the address vi the
evening Will be made by a. j. Mon
tague. member OF Congress from this
district Mr. Montague Is we'll known
as one OF the most distinguished ora
tors Of this country. and he comes TO
Richmond at this time fun OF enthusi-
asm for the success OF the war and
stimulated by 4 great opportunity that
he VIII have 20 present the views held
by the leaders OF his party.
Hunter Russell hughes. the honor
student OF the public speaking class.
VIII speak upon the service flag of
tho institute. upon which there arc
now si&ty-one stars for those students
who have entered from the present ses-
sion's enrolment.
Tho instruction Ia the classes for
soldiers Will begin next Monday. when
"A unit OF twenty for the study OF
electricity AID a unit Of the same num-
Der TO hc trained In the machine shop
viii &c sent from west Virginia. The
shops and laboratories will all be open
for the inspection OF the public
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
MEN ON AMMUNITION
TRAINS, DARE DEATH
HObokcn Soldier Puts Out Blaze
That Has Fired Load OF
Powder.
CAUGHT IN RAIN OF sHRAPNEL
Men Who Take tho Supplies and
Cartridges to Fighters i'm Trenches
Often Fight Through Mud, Gas
Shells and Dangers.
by BERT FORD.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, May 15-Lieutenant Spencer
Tunnel. Jr.. OF Knoxville. Tenn. mar
rowly escaped death on a Shell swept
road in Picardy when, on duty on an
ammunition train. he passed through
rain of shrapnel unscratched.
Private Rudolph Sima was instantly
killed few feet away.
This illustrates the hazards OF the
America ammunition crews. Tunnel
said to me to day:
The fellows in the trenches deserve
all the praise and respect they get
It's tough going through mud and gas
shells and death. but the chaps who
take the supplies and ammunition TO
the front lines at night face death at
every turn OF the wheels. They're al!
gamestcrs. whether in the trenches or
At the wheel of an ammunition truck
Take the case OF young Sima. He
joined the regulars at sixteen. lie
had no parents, no relatives. After
his death his papers were returned
three times In an attempt TO locate
his next OF kin. Finally they had to
make out his papers to his best 6irl.
Sima came from somewhere in New
York State--I can't think Of the town.
He was faithful as they make 'em.
d regular GunEa DIN.
"On the night in question, the colo
mel asked me TO direct the delivery Of
ammunition. 1t was pitch black
night. l went for my motorcycle, and
on tho way l saw form a few yards
away. 1 stopped and hailed him. 1t
was little Rudolph. He had been
there for hours waiting to guide the
ammunition trucks in the right direc-
ton.
Shells were screaming on all sides
OF him. He answered my call In his
old CHEEKY way and started towards
me. Shells were dropping on the
road. Sima dropped dead almost at
my feet a scrap of shrapncl had
pierced his heart.
There was nothing inspiring or
spectacular about poor Rudolph's job
out in the darkness and dampness of
the bombarded area that night. but on
his vigilance in the midst of bursting
shells depended the prompt delivery
OF ammunition for our batteries.
Rudolph Simas life was snuffcd out
behind the front lines, but he was as
big patriot as any that has died for
the stars and Stripes.
It's miraculous how some drivers
in supply or ammunition trucks find
their way on the dark roads torn by
shells, keeping up q speed of ten or
twenty miles. repairing their motorcy-
cles and trucks in the midst OF an in
ferno OF shells. Occasionally the
truck men are hit.
Dispatch bearers on motorcycles
also take awful chances. Now and
then one is hit, but experience shows
man messenger is more reliable than
the telephone. wireless. pigeons or any
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
America S First
Hundred Lands
Soldiers Of SwHchboords Are
Now on Duty in
France.

WASHlNGToN. May l5-rhe first
100 have landed. and have the situation
we'll in hand.
They're the soldiers OF the switch
board-American girls and women act
ing as military telephone operators ir.
France-doing their duty with all tho
heartiness Of the men In the trenches.
Inc committee on public information
to-day gave out details Of their nc
complishments. and incidentally show
cd the stuff OF which the first 100 are
made. For ono thing, they have signed
up TO see the war through to the
finish, anG. for another. they can ham
die 300 calls in an hour. whereas il,
Paris it takes almost q minute. and
sometimes much longer. to obtain a
connection.
They have been in France Just long
enough to make army men know how
impossible IL would be to return with
out them They speak French and
English equally we'll, and they are i'm
portant factors when "a battle is on.
They assist in giving commands con-
corning artillery direction and in call
ing up reserves. But, most OF all. is
their effect in heartcniug the men in
the ordinary routine OF any army bust
ness. Their CHEEKY voices and the
real United States" they speak Is a
moral tonic without equal, according
TO the men.
Up 10 date. 900 application have
been received. and besides the first 100
now in France there are $50 in :his
country. fully equipped and trained
and reserve Of 400 more
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
FEDERATION AT ROANOKE
Miss GeorEin Bacon. First General
Nice-Preaident, Addresses Con-
tion of Women.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.J

lSpcCldl 10 he / lN1eS-D!SDatcn.
ROANOKE, VA. May 15.-The vir-
sinla Federation OF women's Clubs
convened here tonight in their elcv-
enth annual convention, with Mrs Jona
l.. Hagan. president. OF Danville. pre-
siding. About 200 delegates are
present.
The feature OF thc evcring was an
address ~ Misa Georgia Bacon OF
Wooster. Mass. first vicc-presiden I
General Federation OF women's Clubs.
Addresses of welcome were delivered
by Mrs. Flaming r. Hurt. president OF
III" i:cauok" Civic Rc.te-mcnt Club,
AUD Mrs Cantcy Johnson. president OF
the College woman's Club. The re-
Spouse was made by Mrs. David Spencer
Bill, OF the Martinsville Club.
The executive board meeting and the
meeting of the board of directors was
held this afternoon. Tomorrow an
nounccmcnts OF committees and recon-
mendations will be made also reports
from committees and officers To-
morrow afternoon the local Equal Sur-
fraEe League will tender the delegates
a reception at the Hotel Roanoke
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

other form OF courier. though the pig
cons are wonderfully successful We
arc still using n flock OF pack mules
as ammunition bearers. The little dew
lis are game under fire.
One night Irish Costigan. OF our
train, hailinG from Hobokcn, climbed
on truck and c1tinguishcd a powder
tire with a wet tarpauln.
The gang stood aghast but he
turned the trick without burning n
finger That's tho kind of stuff the
American army is made Of"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
Arrest OF Confidence Man.

william Harris negro. with many
aliases. and a bad record was sen.
10 the Hastings Court this morning for
tria! on the charge OF working finn
fam game on two colorcd men whom
he Is alleged to have bounced out
Of more than 500. lie was arrested
In liopewel! last night by Petersburg
detectives. He was fully identified by
his altered victims in tho Police Court.
The fake pocket book game was the
ono worked by Harris Tho police
believe THAI Harris is wanted for 9th .r
film fam games worked in this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
Resigned as Secretary.

Miss Eleanor Houston has resigned
as general secretary OF tho Y. W. c. A..
and Will return TO her home in New
York. Tho resignation becomes encc.
tive tho middle of July and was ac-
copied with regret by the board OF
directors. Miss Houston has been with
the association for some months. has
rendered valuable service and made
many friends. who will regret her
leaving She came here from Roanoke.
II is not known who her successor Will
be.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
Notes of Interest.

Fire yesterday afternoon AZ the home
OF III. l.. Schulzc, a druggist. in Shepard
street caused damage TO the extent
of between $500 and $500. The fir.
is reported TO have originated from
chemicals in n la boratorv in the house.
Miss Mary Brown. instructor at the
Petersburg Hospital. has offered 20
give free courses OF instruction TO
girls OF tho high school in first aid
work of tho Red Cross. and the prob
ability is. in view of the Importance
of such knowledge. that many of tn.
girls vii! take advantage OF the offer.
Sheriff w. T.. Boisscau, OF Prince
George County. has been confined to
his homo by illness for some days.
The heavy rain OF night before last
did some damage in this section. caus-
ing washouts in several places.
The Kings Daughters of Petersburg
arc engaged in raising their customary
summer fund for ice milk and other
necessities for the sick poor, especially
for tuberculosis patients.
Detective John j. lieelan. one OF
the oldest and best men on the police
corps. rendered his resignation to the
police commissioners yesterday. and it
was accepted.
Miss Marie Sherman. daughter OF
w. T. Sherman, n merchant OF Ettick.
and S. Waverly Hawkins. OF that viii
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
SEIZE BARRELS OF WHISKY
stock Captured Near RonnoI<e I. valned
at $4,000. and Is Consigned to
Unknown Firm
IRy Associated Press.l

ROANOKE, VA, May l5-Dispatches
from WEIGH. w. Va, state that forty
eight barrels of whisky, bottled in bond
and valued at $4,000. were captured
there to-day. They arc reported con-
signed TO tho Mcdowell Commission
Company. a firm unknown at WEIGH
No arrests have been made
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
bennett to Rest In Paris.

PARIS. May 1.-THE body ot,James
Gordon Bennett proprietor OF the New,
York Herald who died at Beaulieu
yesterday. will be brought to- Pari.
early next week, in accordance with
Mr.. Benefits desire. often expressed
that Paris be his last resting place
Mr.. BENEFITS legal representative a.
Paris is informed that it IS not eS.
pected the will will be made publ,
until after the funeral seryicex
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
Clemson Men for Naxr.

sPARTAEBCRG. s. c. May l5.-Cap-
tain j. Allen McChcsney. United States
Navy, and a recruiting detail OF six
inen were in Spartanburg to-day, en-
route to Clemson College. where they
VIII enlist eighty-two members OF the
senior class OF Clemson College in the
naval auxiliary reserve. engineer Of
Gccrs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

AS preliminary 70 Tho Improvement
OF the ADDomattox harbor and river,
as provided in the conversational ap-
preparation bill. :. II. Youncc. q gov
eminent engineer. came 20 tho city to-
day and made a tour of inspection az
the harbor and river. The work OF
cleaning tho harbor and deepening aud
widening the Channe! is expected 70
begin as soon as the appropriation
becomes available. Both harbor and
channel are badly chol.cd with sand
deposits.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
New Company Organized.

Pctcrsburg's second company Of
State militia will meet Tomorrow
night 10 organize and choose a name.
The men at tho head Of the company
have had military experience, and
there Will he no difficulty in getting
good officers. About sixty mon not
liable TO the draft have been enrolled
as members. The other company. the
y. +. 1i!ll Rifles. Captain Robert Gil-
liam. is now one Of the hest drilled
companies in the state. and compares
we'll in discipline with regulars.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

The visit o: Acca Temple. Mobiles OF
the Mystic Shrine. on Friday afternoon
Is awaited with interest by tn. local
Shriners. There viii be n parade
through several streets. starting from
the Appofrattcx station. an exhibition
dTi!i by the patrol a band concert In
front OF the Elks' Home and a cerc-
rnon!al at night for the Induction of
score o. more Q! novices from Peters
burg and HONEYWELL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
Costly Fire at Vancouver.

[By Associated Press
VANCOUVER. b. c., May 15-Fire
starting in the boiler room Of the J.
Coughlin e Sons shipyards here early
to-day. did damage estimated at ST.
100000. One fireman was killed and
several injured.
The fhe was eXtinguished. Tho fit
ting-out wharf, the boiler shop,
draughtsmen's quarters, and various
other departments were destroyed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
THREE

around tho coast during tho past th.es
weeks Thomas j. MacNamara, anan.
cial secretary OF the admiralty, reolieds
"On the whole tho general trend Of
the submarine warfare has proErcssed
quite satisfactorily since tho .arst OF
january" 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
ALL PETERSBURGERS IN
CLASS | CALLED IN MAY
city Has Already Furninbed 500
Drafted Soldiers and 200
Volunteers.

PETERSBURG. VA. MAY l5.-It is
expected that under the additional call
Tor men "a BE sent to the training
camps this month. every white regis
trant in tho Petersburg exemption
district in class viii be drafted.
POSSIBLY all co!o!cd men In this class
Will also be called Petersburg has
already forwarded about 500 men TO
training camps and about ool others
have volunteered.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
Duy Home for Aged Mnsons.

Ivy Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG. FLA, May ID
Announcement was made here to-day
that the grand lodge OF Masons OF
FLORIDA had purchased the Southland
Hotel and grounds here for a homo
for aged Masons and dependent chill
drcn Of Masons for $4,000. The prop
crty has been in tho hands Of re-
cever for some time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
MANY U-BOATS SUNK
Operations Have Been Especially Sue.
cessful Past Three
Weeks.
IBy Associated Prcssl

LONDON. May l5.-Asked in tn
House OF Commons to-day b. Robert p
Houston, Liverpool ship-owner. 70
information "as to our successful op
erations in capturing enemy submarine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

iaEc. were married in Washington yes
tcrday.
Tn" boy Scouts Of Petersburg arc
10 ''h IN wax garden work. and will
canvass the city for membership in
the garden division of the Virginia
Agricultural League of Safety.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

"Fruit-Henrts" When MOTORING.
When motoring don't forget to carry
along box Of "Fruit-Hearts." tho ex.
guisite candy-covered. fruit favored
Chewing Cum. All dealers-5c. i'7
Made by Frank II. Fleer Corporation,
Philadclphia-Adv p
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
LITTLE FARM ron SALE.

II you have a little farm for sale
let a Times Dispatch Want Ad sell It
for you. This is the open season for
buyers. Call Randolph /.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
PURELY rI,nsoNAL

= personal Want Al in The Times
Dispatch Will work wonders. II yoY
are seeking information. try them.
Cal! kAMdolnh /