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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
Waycross Bank Forced
To Close Its Doors
Because of Shortage

WAYCROS, Ca, June 1.-The CIti-
zens' bank, of Waycross, failed to open
for business today, and the following
notice, signed by the directors, appear
ed on the door: THE state bank ex-
aminers on yesterday made an examl-
nation Of this bank and recommend
that we close the bank and place it's az
fairs in charge of the state banking
department. This action is made nee
essary On account of the shortage of
our former cashier, and because OF the
withdrawal of deposits since the dis
covery Of the shortage. 1t is our ,opin-
ion that the assets of the bank are am
pie to pay all depositors in full"
The directors state that while they
personally replaced the $4,000 which
the former cashier, l.. S. Price, Jr,
claims to have been robbed of about
8 O'CLOCK on the night of March %, w
H. James, of Atlanta, completed an
audit of the bank records during May
and found certain other shortages for
which he held the former cashier re-
sponsibIe. Stake" Bank Examiners l..
E. Fem and E. B. Douglas, after az
examination of the records of the bank
yesterday, and after comforting with
the directors, stated to them last night
they were of the opinion the bank could
not legally continue business unless the
. impairment of the capital was SUM-
ciently made good at once. Mr.. Fem
states that he is satisfied that the pres
ent officers and directors have done
everything in their power to protect the
interests of depositors, and the cond' g..
zion of the bank is due to no fault of
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
Did CHILD WAKE UP y
CROSS OR FEVER|sH?
Look, Mother! If tongue is
coated give ''CaIifornia
Syrup of Figs"

Mother. Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See if tongue is coat
ed; this is a sure sign it's little stomach,
liver and bowels need a cleansing at
once.
When listless, pale, feverfsh, full Of
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't eat,
sleep or act naturally, has stomach-ache
diarrhoea, remember, a gentle liver and
bowel cleansing should always be the
first treatment given.
Nothing equals California Syrup of
Figs" for children's ills; give a tea
spoonful, and in few hours all the foul
waste, sour bile and fermenting food
which is clogged in the bowels passes
out of the system, and you have a well
and playful child again. All children
love this harmless, delicious fruit lax
alive" and it never fails to effect a good
INSIDE" cleansing. Directions for ba-
bies, children of all ages and grown-ups
are plainly on the bottle.
Keep it handy in your home little
given today saves a sick child tomorrow,
but get the genuine. Ask your druggist
for bottle of California Syrup Of
Figs" then look and see that 1T is made
by the California Fig Syrup Co"
(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
u. S. May Commander
All Cotton and Wool

WASHINGTON, June Possible
communicating of all cotton, wooden
and silk goods was indicated today with
the appointment of John Scott, Chicago,
as textile administrator" of the war
industries board.
Fixed prices on all cloths also was
forecast.
Acute shortages in all fabrics has de-
veloped, because of tremendous gov
eminent orders for uniforms military
euuipment and surgical dressings.
Looms are weaving on government or
ders almost entirely. Stocks for civil
ian uses are diminishing rapidly and
prices are shooting upward.
Government Communicating of the en-
tire mill output and apportionment of
it between government departments and
civilians at fixed prices is believed to
be the only solution.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
GOVERNOR ASKS M'ADOO
TO ATTEND CANAL MEET
Tells Secretary Florida Project
Is important War and
Industrial Measure

Governor Hugh NJ. Dorsey yesterday
wrote to w. C. McAdoo, secretary of the
treasury. urging him to arrange mis- en-
gagements so as to attend the confer
ence of governors at st. Marys June 10
and IL, to consider the construction of
st. Marys-St. Marks canal and the es-
adjustment of a government coaling
station at the Georgia port. Friday Gov
ernor Dorsey extended an invitation to
Secretary McAdoo by wire when he ask
ed the governors of the thirteen states
interested in the project TIC attend the
conference.
In his letter Governor Dorsey said:
81 have personally been to st. Marys
and looked into the project. l am con-
WINGED that the building of this canal
is not only feasible but eminently desir-
able as a war measure. Moreover, / am
satisfied that it's value after the war in
the maintenance of our mercantile ma
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
HARRIS MANAGER ISSUES
CONFIDENT STATEMENT
Gives Out Letters From Nc
Adoo and Trade Commits
sion Members

william ]. Harris. candidate for the
United States senate. on yesterday held
a conference with prominent supporters
gathered here from various sections of
the state. After the conference his
campaign manager, DR.. L. S. Ledbetter'
of Cedartown. gave out the following
statement:
ssThe conference was attended by sup
porters of Mr.. Harris representing eN-
erv congressional district. Each and
every one of them was perfectly san
guine. There was not a discouraging
or doscordant note in the whole discus
sion. The claim of Mr.. Harris, hereto
fore made, that he viii not lose I'VE
counties south of Macon, still holds
good We feel perfectly sure that all
the other candidates combined will not
carry IS counties. AS to the territory
north of Macon, Mr.. Harris Will carry
two-thirds of them
The Harris campaign headquarters
Yesterday gave out telegram from MT
Harris colleagues on the federal trade
commission, expressing their regret be-
cause Of his resignation from that body,
of which he was chairman, and a let
ter from Secretary McAdoo, expressing
a similar sentiment
The telegram is as follows: .
"June 1. 1913.
Hon. William ]. Harris, Kimbal House,
Atlanta, Ga.
Your colleagues on the federal trade
commission Join with the staff in ex-
pressions of sincere regret that you
have today severed your connection with
the commission. Your patience, tact and
wise counsel will be greatly missed, we
all ioin in the kindest regards and ex-
pressions Of personal and official es-
tenn and earnest wishes for your fu-
ture happiness and success in any field
of endeavor to which you may devote
your talents.
CSigned)
WILLIAM B. OLIVER,
John FRANKLIN FORT,
VICTOR MURDOCH" IN
The letter from Secretary McAdoo is
as follows;
'"The Secretary of the Treasury, Wash
ington.
Dear Mr.. Harris: I note with genu-
inte regret that you have resigned as
member of the federal trade commis-
sion. upon which you have rendered
service Of such conspicuous value to
the country during the past four years.
with all good wishes. am,
Cordially yours,
SsiRned) wv. G. McADOo."
Hon. w. ]. Harris, The Brighton
Washington, D. C."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
HOWARD AROUSES
PATRIOTIC FERVOR
OFCARROLLVOTERS
Interrupted in Midst of Speech,
Congressman Wins Applause
by Answer to "Stay-at-
HOme-and-Fight" Advocate
BY ED II. BRADLEY
Journal star Correspondent.

CARROLLTON. Ca, June Pa
triOtic enthusiasm Of the most intense
character was displayed by an audi
ence OF more than 900 people who fined
the courthouse to hear Congress-
man William Schley Howard. can
didate for the United States senate,
speak AZ the courthouse here this aft
ernOOn- The loyalty and patriotism of
the people OF Carroll county was dem
Onstratsd in the NANTES tatiOn of dis
approval Of the remarks Of one man in
the audience. who interrupted Mr.. How
ard during his arraignment OF Senator
Hardwick for the lattsr's opposition 70
the seIective service Law.
Jeff Wilson. a well-known farmer Of
this section, half arose from his seat,
close TO the speakers platform. and
shook his fist at Congressman Howard
just as the latter criticised the junior
senator for his proposal to wait till
the Germans come over here before We
tight"
The man who says wait till they
come over here will prove TO be either
q liar or a coward when they do come
over here shouted the congressman
You're liar If you say I'm liar or
coward and / say wait till they come
over here" said Wilson
All 1 have TO say TO you.- replied
CONGRESSMAN Howard, lis may God help
Georgia and the United States II al
her people were like you"
The crowd roared its approval. AMI
n vas several minutes before Mr.. How
ard could resume his speech
Man HowIed Down
Wilson attempted TO continue his re-
marks. but the crowd yelled him down
and every response by the congressman
brought repeated youtbursJs Of approval
After this interruption Mr.. Howard pro-
ceeded with his speech and created
friendly demonstrations al various
iunctures BY reference to the accom-
plishments Of this government in war
preparations and the part he played IN
supporting the various war measures.
The CONGRESSMAN was greeted By a
large number OF Carroll county citizens
both before and after his speech. be-
ing Informed that Hardwick sentiment
In this section Is diminishing with great
rapidity. Several men told him that
the people of Carroll county consid-
cred IL a reflection on their patriot
ism that Senator Hardwick should Sc
Iect CarroIIton as the place in whlsh
10 make the opening speech Of his cam
paign for reelection
Many prominent citizens of the coun-
" assured Mr.. Howard that Carroll
was anxious TO see Mr.. Hardwick de-
feated for reelection and that while
the voters had been in doubt as 20 the
candidate on whom TO center, they had
been convinced by Congressman How
ards address that he was the man TO
succeed the Junior senator.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
When, How and Where
Men Il Since June
Must Register June )

WHO MUST REGISTER: All
male persons (citizens or aliens)
born between June 6, 1896. and June
5, 1897, inclusive. except officers and
enlisted men of the regular army,
navy and marine corps, and the ma
tional guard and naval militia while
in federal service, and officers in
officers reserve corps and enlisted
men in enlisted reserve corps while
in active service.
3 WHEN: On Wednesday, June s..
1918, between a. m. and 9 p. m.
WHERE: At office of local board
having jurisdiction where the person
to be registered permanently resides,
or other place designated by that
local board.
HOW: Go in person on June 5 to
your registration place. If you ex-
pect to be absent from home on June
5, go at once to the office of the
local board where you happen to be.
Have your registration card filled
1ut and certified. Mail it to the
local board having jurisdiction where
you permanently reside. Enclose a
self-addressed, stamped envelope
with your registration card for the
return of your registration certifi-
cate. Failure to get this certificate
may cause you serious inconvenience.
You must mail your registration card
in time to reach your home local
board on June 5. If you are sick
on June and unable to present your
self in person, send some competent
friend. The clerk may deputize him
to prepare your card.
INFORMATION: If you are in
doubt as to what to do or where to
register consult your local board.
PENALTY FOR NOT REGISTER
ING: } Failure to register is a mis-
demeanor punishable by imprison-
ment for one year. 1t may result
in loss of valuable rights and privi-
leges and immediate induction into
military service.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
and Negroes !.
In Free-For-AIl Fight
At Mobile Ship Plans

MOBILE, Ala, June 1.-Ore whita
and one negro are dying as results
of a row at the plant of the Alabama
Dry Dock and Shipbuilding companySi
on Pinto island, in the Mobile rivers
near here. tonight.
The trouble starte dwhen white mani
jostled negroes lined up before the
plant paymaster's window.
The blacks were led by Tom BarneN
twenty-one, who cried, I'm going to
be drafted, so let's kill the whites.
The negroes, who outnumbered the
whites fifteen to one, drove them into
the Playhouse and stormed them W1tm
rocks and pipes.
Armed police and deputy sher1nzs
aided by a squad of United States water
front guards, fought their way to the
docks from motorboats and arrested
thirteen negroes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
Lieutenant Gable Is
Decorated With the
British War Cross

BROOKS, Ga, June Lieutenant
Linwood NJ Gable, son of DR.. N. w. Ga
BILE, of this place, with ten other Amerf-
can Iieutenants, has been awarded the
British war cross, according to news re-
ceived here.
Lieutenant Gable graduated from the
medical department of Emory universe
tv in 1916. He spent a year in the At
lanta hospital with DR.. Thomas Han
cock and later served as. inferno at the
Polytechnic hospital in New York City.
He was at that institution when he re-
ceived his commission as first lieuten-
ant in the medical reserve corps. Since
last July he has been with the British
army in France.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
Americus Postoffice to
Have Women Carriers

AMERICUS, Ga, May s1.-Arrange-
ments are being made for the employ
ment of two women rural mail car
riers by the Americas postoffce, author
ity having been granted by the post
office department at Washington to do
so. The authority was requested in
view OF the fact that number OF the
male EMPLOYEES have entered the mill
tarv service or that of private contrac-
tors
The first woman ever to hold posi-
ton at the Americas postofhce was
employed this month as head or the
money order department.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
HAD PELLAGRA,
LIFE is SAVED
Woman Suffering From Dreaded NAL
ady Knows Treatment Saved
Her Life

Miss Annie Wright. Livingston. Tex,
writes: Il feel well and can do my
homework just as good as I ever did
thank you many times for your
treatment, for it saved my life,
know"
There is no longer any doubt that
Pellagra can be cured. So sure are we
that we can cure it. that we guarantee
absolutely to refund the money in case
the remedy fails to cure.
Don't delay. 1t is your duty to con-
suit the resourceful Baughn now.
Write today for big free book on pella-
gra and learn of the remedy that has
at last been found. Address American
Compromising Co., Box 5S7-L, Jasper,
Ala.-(AdVt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
Sheriff Harris Denies
He Has Been Arrested
r By Federal Authorities

MONTGOMERY, Ala, June sheriff
H A. Harris, of Chiffon county, who
was reported in dispatches THURSDAY
night as having been arrested by gov
.ernnient agents en- a charge of aiding
slackers, told Adjutant General Hub
bard on the long distance telephone Fri
day that if he had been arrested he
didn't know anything about it. At the
time of the call he was in the interior
of Chiffon county chasing men who are
accused of failing to report for mill
tary service.
General Hubbard said he had no in
formation of the operation of govern
ment agents in Chiffon county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
Teachers Are Scarce

WASHINGTON Juned l-Retire
school teachers are urged TO get back
into active service. to help uphold teach
ing standards throughout the country. m
a statement issued by P. p Claxton'
commissioner OF education.
Higher wages now are being offered N
so many other fields that thousands OF
able teachers are leaving the teaching
profession
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04

rine more than justifies its being COM
sidered and acted on at this time
The project contemplated. besides the
construction of the coaling station, the
connection of the Atlantic port and Gulf
port by an inland waterway. BY THIS
means the Alabama coal fields also
would be touched.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04

thousands of persons go suffering year
after year, doctoring themselves for all kinds
Of ills, when the real and true cause under
lying their condition is simply lack of suffi-
Gent iron in the red blood corpuscles to en-
able nature to transform the food they eat
into Drawn, muscle tissue and brain. But
beware of the old forms of metallic iron which
frequently do more harm than good
Notwithstanding all that has been said
and written on this subject by physicians for
merly connected with well known hospitals
thousands of people still insist in dosing them
selves with metallic iron simply, 1 suppose
because IL costs few cents less strongly
advise readers in all cases to get. physi-
clans prescription fntr roreSnic~ iron---Nu1ated
iron-or If you dOhr want TO go to- this trou-
bic then purchase only Nuxated Iron in it's
original packages and see that this particular
name tNuxated IrOnI appears the package
IL you are not strong well, yoA owe it
10 yourself to make the following test; See
now long you can work how far you can
walk without becoming tired. Next take two
nNe-graln tablets of ordinary Nuxated Iron
Ihree times per day after meals for two weeks
Then test your strength again and see how
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
Georgia Ranks Second
In Red Cross Campaign

Tennessee. holds the lead in the re-
cent Red Cross war fund drive in the
southern division, with subscriptions
totaling $1.71545S, it was announced
Friday by the division headquarters.
Georgia comes second with Sl,2OS,5l7.
The total for the five states IN the
southern division is $5,9O3.731. The
figures nv states follow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
THE TEXAS WONDER

Cures kidney and bladder troubles, dia-
betes, weak and lame back, rheumatism,
and dissolves gravel in men and wom-
en-. Sent by mail on receipt Of s1.25. Small
bottle seldom fails to cure. Send for
sworn testimonials. DR.. E, w. Hall, 2926
Olive ST., ST. Louis, Mo. Sold by drug
gistS.-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04

much you have gained. Numbers Of nervous,I
run down people who ailing an the while
have most astOnishingly increased their
strength and endurance simply by taking iron
in the proper form.
MANUFACTURERS NOTE: Nuxated iron,
which is prescribed and recommended above by
physicians, is not a secret remedy, but one
which is well known to druggists everywhere.
Unlike the older inorganic iron products, 1t is
easily assimilated, does not ipjure the teeth,
make them black, nor upset the stomach The
manufacturers guarantee successful and en-
-tirely satisfactory results to every purchaser
they will refund your money. It is dis
pensed by all good druggists and general stores
(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04
NMrGted Iron To Make
Healthier Women and
Stronger Stardler Mem
Say These City PhyscanBy Enrchg the Blood and Creating
Thousands Cells the Strength
and Endurance of Delicate, Nervous, Rundown Folks
in Weeks Time In Many Instances -

O INCE the discovery of organic iron, Nuxated
Iron or "Fer Nuxate," the French call it.,
~ has taken the country by storm, it is conserv-
atively estimated that three million people an
nuaIy are taking it in th country alone Most as
tonishing results repor ted from its by both
physicians and laymen.
DR.. Ferdinand King New York Physician and
Medical Author when inte rviewed ON this subject,
said: There be sturdy iron without iron
PaIlOr anaemia. naemia means iron def
cheney. The skin of anaemic and is
pale the flesh flabby. The muscles Lack tone; the
brain flags and the memory fails and often they be-
weak, nervous irrita BILE, Respondent and mel
ancholy. When the iron goes from the blood OF
women the go from their cheeks.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-04

Therefore, you should
ply the iron deficiency
your food by using some
form of organic iron, just
as you would use salt
when your food has not
enough salt"
DR.. James Francis Sui
Ivan, formerly Physi-
clan of Bellevue HOspi-
tai (0ut-Door Dept. J,
New York, and the W,
chester County HospitS
says "In my talks Il
sicians / have strongly
sized the great necess
making blood examinati
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-12-19
GRANNIs.

w. M. Inman and DR.. Works, both
of Chicago, returned to their homes
last week after having spent a week
visiting at the home Of Alex Coyle.
There are not so many quail in the
country as were before their visit.
The election was very quiet in
Grannis. Little interest was shown,
but the road tax received the full
vote and the constitution and the
stock law both passed with a good
majority.
Tom j. Wilbanks of Mena spent
Monday and Tuesday in Grannis in
the interest of the Red Cross. He also
visited at the home Of Alex Coyle
and is very much encouraged over
the work in Grannis,
The influenza has wrought havoc
in the Fuller family the past week.
OF family of husband, wife and
five children, four of the children
have died, the fifth is in a critical
condition and the parents are i'll. The
Grannis Red Cross is trying to help
the family.
Mr. and Mrs. John Plank Of Mich
igan arrived in Grannis last Thurs
day. Mr. Plank has extensive real
estate holdings in Arkansas, among
them being a good paying farm near
Grannis, where he and Mrs. Plank
have spent their winters for a num-
Der of years past.
Solicitors for membership for the
Christmas Roll Call of the Red Cross
are meeting with marked success, and
Grannis will easily go over the top
as usual. Owing to the prevalence
of the influenza we can not have any
public meetings, but experience has
proved that Grannis and adjacent
school districts make up their quotas
whether public meetings are had or
not. The people give with a free
hand without constant urging
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-12-19
CENTER POINT cIRCLETs

Lee Shepherd made trip to Potter
Saturday.
Curtis Patton was in Mena on BUSH
ness Saturday
Mrs. G. B. Chamblin is recovering
from a light attack Of fever.
Jack Harrison arrived home Mon
day from the training camp.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Cam Turner,
December 16, an eleven pound son.
S. O. Shepherd and wife came
from Potter Monday for visit with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Inghram Of Old Pot
ter spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
G. r. Curtrikht
viii Gordon lost a good calf Sat
urday from what is feared to have
been blackleg.
Luther Shepherd, wife and baby
visited at the j. A. Smith home at
Mountain Fork Sunday.
]. M. Days house caught fire Sat
urday morning from the chimney, but
was quickly extinguished.
Buddy Manley has purchased the
Willard Lowther property at Rocky
and will soon move there
Miss Gertrude Outright is spend
ing this week with her friend, Mrs.
Lizzie Inghram at Old Potter.
Irwin Crawford and family are
preparing to move to Board Camp
where they have rented a farm.
VIII Warner and family have NOV
ed to the Felix Harrison home where
they win farm the coming season.
Uncle Jeff Kellum who has been
visiting at the c. R. Outright home
left Monday for Bloomburg. Texas.
Mrs. Nellie Crawford and family
came on Tuesday Of last week from
their home at Laura, Ok, for a weeks
visit with the Crawford and Cham
bin families here.
Among those from this place who
were trading in Mena Monday were
C. r. Outright and daughter, Ger
trude, Oscar Cummings, wife and
baby. II. A. Chamblin. wife and son,
Floyd.
Our community was terribly
shocked at day break Sunday morn
ing as news went over the line that
Mrs. J. M. Day had succumbed to
heart failure. She had been sick for
about four weeks with ''flu" follow
ed by a slight touch of pneumonia.
She was believed to be recovering
nicely and no change was noticeable
until a few minutes before her death
She leaves to mourn her loss faith
full husband and two children son
and daughter, aged fifteen and thir-
teen She had attained the age Of
thirty five years The family came
here twelve years ago from Port
Arthur, Texas. and were among our
most highly respected citizens. Our
deepest sympathy is felt for the be-
reaved ones