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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-08
MISS HARRIS PARTY.

Miss Elizabeth Harris entertained
the graduating class of 1918 this after
noon at beautiful party at her home
on Harold avenue. Timetables for the
game of heart dice were placed on the
veranda and lawn, where quantities
of summer flowers were used as decor
atoms Swinging baskets of pink pop
pies were suspended on the veranda
and vases and wall baskets held sprays
of pink roses and gladiolas Bloom
ing geraniums were grouped on the
lawn in bright masses forming a
charming background for the lovef
young guests in their light summer
gowns The score cards and souven-
irs were in the class colors of green
and white and a delicious salad course
and punch was served at the small Ia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-08
Death of ii. L. BagWell.

H. E. Bagwell died last night at his
residence on East Lamar street, death
being due to pneumonia. He was an
employe of the Gulf Refining Co., and
had resided in Americas several years,
among a large circle of friends. He
ISIS urvived by his wife and one daugb.
ter. who have ihe sympathy OF the
entire community III their be ,eaye-
ment. The remains were prepa:;, ID fer
burial by the Americas Undertaking
Co, and viii be shipped tonight to
Fairnont, Ca, for interment there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-08
NATIONS BRIDGE CLUB.

The weekly meeting of the Matrons'
Bridge Club has been deferred and
will not meet until Thursday of next
week when Mrs. w. D. Moreland will
be hostess.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-08
SUMTER CLUBS DANCE.

Many visitors will be present at the
Sumter Clubs dance at the armory. AL
bany, cambridge and Marshallville
will be represented and Mueck's or
chestra will play Dancing will begin
at nine o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-08
CHRYSANTHEMUM CLUB.

The Chrysanthemum Club will meet
on Friday afternoon at four o'clock at
the residence of Mrs. w. w. Mcneil,
on Brown street. Members are urged
to be present as business of import
ance will be discussed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-08
'SOLDIERSABROAD
UNABLE TO VOTE

WASHINGTON, D. c., May s.
American soldiers in France will not
be permitted to vote in the coming
elections. The war department def
nitely decided upon this course to-
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-08
MOMAN'S LITERARY CLUB.

The Woman's Literary Club will
meet tomorrow Thursday afternoon
at four o'clock with Mrs. Max Cawood,
at her home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-08
Fire! Fire! Fire.

If your business or your home
should burn tonight what would be
your financial status tomorrow Insure
today with
JOS. PERKINS & CO.,
Telephone No. 81. If
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
PATROLMAN FINED,
Will LEAVE FORCE
Officer Mammele Claims
Action of Police Commis-
sioners Was Unjust
"a VACANCIES AND
OTHERS MAY QUIT

With twenty-four vacancies now ex-
isting in the police department and
Pstrolmsn Norman C. Brown due to
leave on Saturday and Patrolman Coun-
ell scheduled 10 leave September IS, It
was learned today that Pstrolman
Harry c. Mammele who was lned two
days pay yesterday by the Police Com
missioners for missing a report VIII
also resign. Oflcer Mammele contends
as does Patrolman Council, who ten
dered his resignation yesterday, when
flned two days pay on a like charge
that the punishment was unjust.
Omoer Mammele who has been a
member Of the department for twelve
years. said this morning that he had
nattering offer under consideration
and expected to make a decision TO-
day or tomorrow.
With the prospects Of having TWEEN
ty-seven vacancies within a few days
it was said this morning that four
other pairolmen are awsiting the ao-
tlon Of Council tonight on the request
for an increase OF polioemen's pay.
These four men. 10 was stated, were
considering offers and whether they ac-
cept them depends In a measure on
the action OF Council tonight.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
OUITS FORCE RATHER
THAN PAY FINE

Having been fined two days pay by
the Police Commissioners at their
meeting yesterday on a charge OF miss
ing a report. Patrolman Council, VINO
was appointed to the department sew
eral months ago, presented his resis-
nation 10 Chief Of Police Black follow
ing the meeting. The action OF OhceI
Council caused no surprise, 1t having
been intimated that he would resign u
fined. The resignation will take euec'
on September IS.
Oflcer Mammele was also flned TWO
days pay on a charge Of missing re-
port. A..
The commissioners accepted the res
ienaiion OF Patrolman Norman W
Brown. who has accepted q more re-
muneratlve position. and with these
TWO designations received yesterday
there are now 26 vacancies in the de-
partment ,..
Former Patrolman Charles Z. Potts
sent an application for a position IN
lhe department. which was ordered
fled.
only routine business was transacted
al the meeting Of the commission yes
ierdav. The report Of Chief BlacI
showed 209 arrests last week and a
prisoners committed TO the workhouse
The finest collected in City Court total
ed S654.53.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
AT THE OUEEN.

The many followers Of William ;.
Hart in this city have a treat in store
for them with the showing OF Rid
die Gawne." Hart's newest artoraft
picture in which he will be seen at
the Queen three days beginning today.
Every advance report speaks OF this
production as one Of the finest OF
Harts recent presentations. In addi-
tlon to this big feature the manage
ment also announces that they have
contracted at an enormous expense the
government Official two-reel pictures
sntitled "Our Bridge Of Ships" which
will be shown today and Friday. Those
who love big fights in photoplays will
find satisfaction in riddle Gaume.' W
There is a struggle between the hero
and the chief villain that is one OF the
most exciting that has ever been seen
on the screen. OF course. Mr.. Hart
triumphs. but not until he has fought
TO the finish, almost
There is love in the story, and the
wonderful free spirit OF the great open
west. II is rugged and yet never for
an instant is IT lacking In plausibility
Of sufficient motive. Charles A. Seltzer
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
MISS L0CKHART Is
BRIDE OF SOLDIER

A war wedding Of much interest TOOK
place late yesterday afternoon In -.
AIMS Church when Miss Maybelle u.
Lockhart. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
William V. Lockhart. OF No. IS RIG "a
avenue. became the bride Of Sergeant
James H. Darrell OF the Production Dl-
vision. United, States Air Service. ser
geant Darrell is widely known in this
citv. where he made his home before
entering the army. He Joined the ser
vice about nine months ago and Is
now stationed al McCook Field, near
Dsvton. o. Mrs. Darrell Is one OF the
most popular girls on the west side.
The ceremony was performed by the
REV. Francis J. Connolly. The matron
of honor was Mrs. Michael J. Byrne,
sister Of the bride.
: The bride wore q gown OF Pekin blue
over peach color, with hat TO match
and carried a bouquet Of roses.
After the wedding ceremony there
was reception al the home OF the
hride's parents. The house was dec
GRATED with the American colors and
the colors OF the Allies.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
HAYWOOD DENIES
L.W.W. BOMB PLOT
Blames Chicago Explosion,
Which Killed Four, to
Hun Terrorists
GUARD FEDERAL
BUILDING TO-DAY
BY The United Press.

CHICAGO. Sept. 5-The Federal
building here. scene Of an explosion
yesterday which cost four lives, was
under heavy military guard today. With
hundreds Of suspects passing through
their hands. police, aided by naval and
military intelligence and secret service
men clsimed the arrest Of the bomber
would follow shortly.
The bomb, evidently planted, eXplod-
ed late yesterday. The north corridor
OF the lower floor was partially wreck
ed. while debris was blown out into
the street, where three were caught
and killed. Window glass In all nearby
buildings was shattered by the detona-
tion. A score Of persons were injured
by the falling fragments.
A Gordon Of police was thrown about
the square. Secret service agents
combed the building for suspects. TAX
ing several. Then began a general
round up. Among the frst places Wis
tied were the I. w. w. headquarters
The fact that 20 members were SEN
fenced 10 prison terms last week di-
rected suspicion 10 that organization.
7. W. w connection with the outrage
was denied by William Haywood. lead
er and one OF the convicted men. AZ
the time OF the explosion he was IN
conference in the marshars ONCE on
the eighth floor. He was rushed 30 his
Jail quarters under heavy guard q
avoid possible mobbing. Haywood LAID
n 20 German terrorists.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
TWO MOTOR CARS
and negro GONE
Police, However, Cannot
Connect Henry White
With Theft of Autos
SLIPS DETECTIVES
WHILE QUIZ is ON

Although Sergeant OF Detectives
Green yesterday claimed that Henry
White, Negro, employed by the VIII
mlngton Automobile Company had been
released by Detectives Benson and
Riley after establishing an slibl inso-
far as he was concerned In the theft
OF an automobile owned by Charles S.
Warwick OF Laird and Company, in
vestment brokers, II was claimed by
members OF the police department to
day that White was not released but
that he escaped from the detective bu-
reau yesterday while Detective Fair
child was OBTAINING him there pending
an Investigation. Detective Benson and
others today refused 10 discuss the
matter. IL was admitted by Detective
Benson, however, that he was at his
home when White was released.
From what could be learned today OF
the case. White had been taken TO the
detective headquarters TO be qulzzed
about the theft OF the car owned by
Warwick last Friday. White had about
convinced the two detectives that he
was innocent Of the charge, but was
stnl being detained at the headquar-
ters by Detective Fairchild when the
telephone in the Office started 10 ring
Detective Falrchild answered the phone
and when he turned around, White
had disappeared. The alarm was al
once given but the Negro had gone and
as far as the police have been able
10 learn he failed 10 appear at his place
Of employment or at his home in
French street.
shortly after the Negro left the cits
building, however, and while the search
was still on for him, B. z. Marean
superintendent OF the Electric Hose anC
Rubber Company. entered the police
station and reported that his automo
bile which he had left standing II
front Of the Hotel dupont had disap
/ peared.
According 10 the Negro who related
what he knew Of the theft Of the War
wick car on Friday. large white mai
with a mustache walked into the com
pany's garage on Friday and address
/ ing him, said, Henry. I'll that car witt
oil and gas and bring it to the Hote
dupont" Henry looked, and the mai
pointed at the Warwick car. The NegrI
aid as directed and took the machin
10 the hotel, where be met the whit
man. When offered 30 cents Whit
Informed the man that the gas and ol
cost 50. and the man replied, i nav
a charge account there"
White then returned 10 the garag
and reported TO the garage caretake
what the man had said about IN
charge. The charge was made agains
a New Castle man, who it was though
got the car. Yesterday morning MI
Warwick sent word to the garage t
have the lens Of his headlights on hi
car changed. It was then that the thel
OF the car was learned.
The Investigation started at that tim
came 10 an abrupt ending, howeve
when Henry and the car owned b
Marean disappeared. The police ha'
nothing TO connect Henry with IN
Z theft OF the two machines.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05

This is the last day upon which you
can offer your services TO Uncle Sam
for volunteer registrar duty on regis
tration day, next Thursday, September
70. II you desire 10 do this small
labor for the Government and fulfill
patriotic obligation, get in touch i'm
mediately with the Central Registration
Committee at the Old Water Depart
ment Building, Sixteenth and French
streets, or at the Old Court House. Ap-
plications will be received either by
phone or in person.
All OF those who have volunteered
are requested by the committee to re-
port in person after i.30 o'clock TO be
sworn in. Those attached 10 Nos. !,
. and 3 Boards will report at the Ola
Water Depart nent Building. Those at
tached to No. Board will report az
the Old Court HO Sc. Both places VIII
be open until 10 p. m.
Persons who have not yet volunteer
ed and desire 10 do so may presen'
themselves at either place up TO the
closing hour. Their services are neeo-
ed and they will be cordially wei
coined.
All registrars will assemble at the
Wilmington High School next Tuesday
evening at 8 o'clock for instruction ln
their duties. The meeting VIII take
place IN the school auditorium ana u
is necessary that every one who mas
volunteered be present. The COMMITTED
desires 10 impress this fact mos
strongly upon each volunteer.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
AUTO On PAVEMENT
KILLS DAVID BROWN
Negro is Fatally Crushed
While Sitting on
Otep
DRIVER OF CAR
is UNDER BAIL

John Newman. Negro, was neld IN
$1,000 bail by Judge Churchmsn In Mu-
nicipal Court this morning TO await a
hearing tomorrow morning on a charge
Of manslaughter. Newman is accused
OF having caused the death OF David
Brown, another Negro, by running him
down by an automobile last evening.
Brown was sitting on a cellar door
in front OF his home, No 1923 Walnut
street about 7.30 O'Clock last evening
when Newman, in turning the corner
in an automobile, ran onto the pave
ment and over the Negro, 1t Is alleged
badly iniuring him. He was taken to
the Homeopathic Hospital in the Phoe-
nix ambulance and died there shortly
after 2 o'clock this morning.
When Newman. who lives at No. si4
French street, was arrested a charge OF
assault and battery was placed sgainst
him, but after Brown died, the charge
was changed TO one Of msnslaughter.
Newman asked for a continuance 10
procure witnesses.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
ACCUSE BROTHERS
ON SERIOUS CHARGE

Prompt action on the part Of Pa
trolmen McGillon and Wallace In sub
DUNG George and Nicholas Peros,
brothers at Front and French streets
last night prevented the serious cutting
Of the officers by George Peros. As It
was oflcer McGillon had his thumb
slashed by large butcher knife, WELD
ed by George Peros and only a num-
ber OF men who were nearby who
came 70 the officers assistance prevent
ed the two men from escaping from
the officers.
Nicholas Peros was before Judge
Churchman In Municipal Court this
morning on charges Of assault and bat
terry on pstrolman Wallace and resist
ing arrest, and George faced the court
on charges OF assault and battery, re-
slsting arrest and carrying concealed
deadly weapon. Both pleaded not
guilty 10 the charges, but George. In
pleading. said that he did not remember
what he might have done as he had
been drinking" In order TO secure en-
interpreter. the cases were continued
until tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
WAR SUMMARY

ul9ith day Of the war; 50th dsy of the
counter oifensive.)
Aisne-Vesle front-Battle front dis
patches reported Germans retreating
across the Aisne. American patrols
are leading the advance over the
pIatesu between the kisne and the
Vesle and bridging material for the
crossing Of the Aisne is being sent for
ward.
Picsrdy front-Germon counter at-
tacks at various points repulsed. Allies
closing in on Ham.
Flanders frorl British captured
PIeoqsteert between Armentieres and
lpreS.
England-Britlsh government threat
ened TO declare members OF Bolsheviki
government international outlaws be-
cause OF outrages against British in
Russia.
Russia - Reported Ukraine rcvolu-
tionaries capture Tschelrnof August
If. killing German garrison Of 1900.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
Who Will SERVE
AS WARREGISTRARS?
This Your Last Day to Vol
unteer for Government
Service
MANY MORE MEN
BADLY NEEDED

Registration day under the new
is-to-45 selective draft law will be
Thursday next, September ~.
The United States Government
says: "All male persons who shall
have attained their eighteenth
birthday and shall not have attain
their forty-sixth birthday on or be-
fore the day set for registration
must register"
Don't fail TO register n you are
within the draft age. Failure to
register viii cause you trouble.
Your registration place will be
the regular polling place in your
voting district. II you don't know
where II is, find out. The papers
on Tuesday will print a complete
list Of all polling places In the
city, but you should not wait until
then to learn where you must go.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
HnsPITAL TRUsTEEs MEL.

Trustees OF the Insane held their
monthly meeting at the state Hospital
today when contracts for the next
quarter were awarded as follows
Drugs, Erdman Hoffman; meats, John
Divine: bread, The Ideal Baking Co.
The report Of superintendent Hancker
showed the hospital population on Aug
ust 1 as sis, as follows: Males. 27S
females, 240: on September 1, 524, d.
vided as follows: Males. 2S2; females
2i2.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
SENT TO JAIL WHEN
HE WOULD NOT WORK

Two more men were before Judge
Churchman in Municipal Court this
morning on charities OF violating the
work order Of the State Council of De
fense. John F. Dohring. one Of the de-
PENDANTS. was sentenced to serve 10
days In the workhouse, and George Rit-
tenhouse was held in $1,000 bail for the
next term Of the Court Of General Ses-
siOns.
Labor Inspector z. Ross Farra stated
that he had received a number OF re-
ports Of Dohring not working. but he
had been unable to find him sober.
After receivctng two complaints about
him helng al home drunk and ralslng
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
ROSSELL PRESIDENT
OF STATE BANKERS
Governor Townsend Makes
An Address in Interest
of Liberty Loan
URGED TO JOIN
FEDERAL RESERVE

The annual meeting OF the Delaware
state Bankers Association at the Hotel
dupont today Is a war session, as prac-
ticslly every subject that was consid-
cred has some connection with the war
More than one hundred bankers are In
attendance. 1t being the largest gather
ing OF the bankers OF the State since
the association was organized. At noon
the bankers had luncheon In the MOTEL
grill room and will conclude their ses-
sion this afternoon.
These officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President. John 5. Ros-
sell. Of the Security Trust & Safe De-
posit Co.; vice-presldent. George Mas
sey Jones, Of Dover, and secretary and
treasurer, William g. Taylor, OF the
Delaware Trust Company. Robert p.
Robinson, president OF the Central Ma
tional Bank, was elected a member or
the executive committee for three
years. The nominating committee that
recommended the men for officers, con-
sisted OF Otho NOwland, Ezekiel
Cooper, OF Wilmington. and DR.. Hiram
r. Burton. Of Lewes.
Governor Townsend, the retiring
president, opened the meeting with a
short address in which he compliment
ed the bankers on the business Of the
past year and stated that the COM
mercial growth in the State was large
ly due 10 the progressive methods OF
the bankers. He referred 10 the fact
that all the banks Of the state are
prosperous and there has not been a
failure. He said the banks had more
than done their share in the Liberty
Loan drives and felt sure that this
good work would continue.
A resolution was adopted endorsing
the Fourth Liberty Loan and urging
the members to canvass their deposi-
tors to take as many Of the bonds as
possible.
Another resolution adopted suggested
that banks and trust companies, aiter
careful consideration and whenever
practical, Join the Federal Reserve. MT.
Dyer. cashier Of the Federal Reserve
Bank OF Philadelphia. made an address
on the subject.
John s. Rossell the new president
on taking the chair maG an interest,
ing five minute address. He talked o.
the coming Liberty Loan drive ana iel'
sure that the State banking inSliu-
tions would again go over tne Top.
He said that In the three previous
loan drives the people Of Delaware out
side Of the large subscriptions or IN
dupont Company. had subscribed t'
four. eight and twelve millions respect
lively OF the bonds and that he hope'
that the citizens Of Delaware will sub
scribe for si6O0O,OO0 this time.
This afternoon consideration VIII b
given to a proposed plan for revisinl
the State banking laws and creating
State Banking Department through al
act OF the Legislature.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
ACTORS POOR AIM
CAUSES TROUBLE

Otto Ray, a vaudeville performer at
the state Fair. was dismissed by Judge
Churcbman in Municipal Court this
morning. He was charged with as
sault and battery on George p. Jones,
is-vesr-old boy. The defendant said,
in throwing a small stick to attract the
attention OF a man who Was standing
on a revolving ladder used by him in
his vaudeville act. he accidentally struck
the boy, cutting his face.
witnesses for the prosecution said
the stick had q nail in IL. The boy. II
was claimed. was standing on the stage
al the time, on which spectators were
prohibited.
Philip l.. Garrett appeared Tor the
defendant
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
AT THE VICTORIA.

Judging from the audiences VINO
greeted Monroe Salisbury in ''rhe Guilt
OF Silence" now showing al the Vic
toria Theatre, William {. Harts only
rival, as the new western actor mas
come to be known. has won the hearts
OF Wilmingtons movie fans. The MIN
will be shown for the remainder OF this
week and those who have as yet re-
msined unacquainted with the western
movie actor, will have the opportunity
TO see a picture in which he is seen at
his best. As the supplementary attnac-
tion. the Victoria is showing "The
Geszer. the Beast OF Berlin not to be
missed by lovers OF up-to-the-mlnute
comedy.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
SENTENCE HOWE TO
SIX MONTHS In JAIL

Albert Howe. a Negro, was sentenced
TO serve g months Imprisonment and
10 pay a fine Of 800 and costs by
Judge Churchman this morning on a
charge Of assault and battery on Robert
Williams. another Negro. Howe plead
ed guilty 10 the charge ana II was
found that in 1916 he was sentenced "a
one years Imprisonment on a similar
charge.
Williams testified that Howe, with
out any provocation whatever hit him
above the eye with a stone last night
Evening journal., 1918-09-05

a disturbance. he had him arrested. Mr..
Farra said Ten days in the workhouse
to sober up. was the sentence.
George Rittenhouse was assigned on
August i5 70 work with Frank L. Las
kowski as a carpenter at 60 cents an
hour. but his work has been irregular,
Mr.. Farra said. He claimed the man
not only did not work steadily himself
but tried 10 persuade other workmen to
leave.
Mr.. Laskowsk said that Rittenhoust
had complained Of bad thumbs, but all
he could see was iodine on them.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
VAUDEVILLE AT sHELLPoI.

The Family Theatre at Shellpot Park
is drawing big attendance this week
with its excellent vaudeville bill. The
park Is oLen as usual all this week. IL
has been the custom 10 close on or
about Labor Day, but there was gen.
eral desire this year that the PARK
should be kept open a week longer than
usual. The bill in the Family Theatre
is one OF the best which has been seen
at the park this season and a remar-
kable offering at the price OF admission
being charged.
Evening journal., 1918-09-05
RECRUITING OFFICES
ORDERED To CLOSE

WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.-Voluntsry
enlistments for the army except as au-
thorized by acts Of Congress in certain
cases. have been ordered discontinued
by General March, chief Of stan. and
all recruiting stations will be closed
as speedily as practicable. The enlisted
men serving at such stations Will be
sent TO the nearest recruit depot 10 be
physically examined. and their quail
floatlon records made out with a view
10 their assignment to appropriate
duty"