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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
AMERICUS GIRL HONORED.

Miss Blanch Snider, who is spend
ing the summer at the Brookfield
School of Singing, in Connecticut, ap-
peared recently in the main part Of
La Gioconda in the famous opera
which was given in that city at Hill
crest Hall. Miss Snider, who has a
voice CT rare sweetness and power,
has been studying voice for several
seasons in Brookfield and her appear
arce as La Gioconda was received
with great enthusiasm by the audi
ence. Her many friends in Amer
Gus will learn with pleasure of the
ovation she received in this, her first
appearance and predict a bright flu
ture for her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
SHORTER COLLEGE GIRLS
WORK FOR RED CROSS.

The following letter has just been
received ct Division Headquarters
from Miss Eva White, chairman of
the Shorter College Branch of the
American Red Cross:
Having read with interest of the
Red Cross work in other schools, we
thought they might care to hear what
has been done at Shorter during the
past year,
I'm September we were chartered
as 2 Branch of the Rome, Ca, Chap
Ter, and recruited a 100 per cent
membership of students and faculty.
Although nearly all of both were al
ready members, we sent to our par
ent Chapter $193 il dues, half of
which they returned to us for awork-
ing fund. Seventy dollars of this was
spent to equip and maintain our
workroom.
Miss Orale Williams has returend
from a visit to relatives and friends
at Macon.
Friends of Mrs. Frank Campbell
will learn with regret that she is
seriously i'll at the home of Mrs. A
c. Crockett, on South Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
LIEUT.. BEN HOGUE
IS PROMOTED To Be
CAPT. in NATIONAL
ARMY ORGANIZATION

kilograms received in Americas
yesterday announced the appoint
ment of Lieut.. Ben c. Hogue, of
Americas, to be captain in the nat
ionaI army. He has been in the SER
vice since the Mexican mobilization,
having left here second lieutenant
of the Americas Light Infantry. Soon
after the establishment of Camp
Wheeler, at Macon, he was made first
lieutenant in the national guard or
eanization, and since that time has
heen stationed at the training camp
at Macon. He has now been commits
stoned as captain, and will be trans
fe:red at once to one of the several
National army training camps, where
he will assist in the training of re-
cruits in the infantry service. He is
! trother of Mrs. Alice Smith, of
Americus, and his wife before her
marriage was Miss Linnie Thurman,
of Atlanta, Ga. He has many friends
here as we'll as in other parts of Geor-
gia, who will learn with pleasure of
his well-merited promotion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
DINNER PARTY.

DR.. and Mrs. D. B. Mayes entertain
ed dt dinner last night, honoring Miss
Sara Handrick, of TenniIle, who is
their guest. Covers were laid for
eight and the table had for its CEN
terpiece a silver basket of pink crepe
myrtle. Flags were used in the deco
rctions and the national colors W
evidenced in other details of the ser
vice at the table. Besides the host
and hostess were Miss Sara Hen
bricks, Miss Melva Clarke, Miss Kath-
'een Denham, Cadets McCurry, San
derson and Johnson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
VIVIAN MARTIN POPULAR
Star I'm Unclaimed Goods" Has
Charm, Vivacity and Natui alness

OUaEms FIfaClty dhu NHCU NSSS
Vivian Martin, who plays the star
rart in Unclaimed Goods" has long
held a leading place in film circles,
owing to her vivacity, naturalness
and childlike charm. AS Paramount
star she has won hosts of admirers
who assert that she is one of the
most delightful of all screen actress
es, assessing naiVette that is in
in.itabIe and charm Of manner that
is irresistible,
In her new picture she will portray
western role, that of the daughter
of a Sheriff and her remarkable ex-
rrrience is that of being sent "by ex-
press from one town to another.
Unclaimed at her destination, she is
about to be sold at auction, when she
is rescued and a bad man" she has
once hesriended, sacrifices his life in
her Fefcnse. Unclaimed Goods" will
NC displayed at the Alcazar Theatre
Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11

Great strides have been made in our
country in weaving and coloring mate
rails, since the war has thrown US on
our own resources. And among the
novelties that demonstrate how sue
cessfulIy cotton has been turned into
lovely dress fabrics, there is the new
cotton foulaPd. 1t Is very light and
supple, has a pretty sheen, and is
printed in the same smart and striking
patterns as silk fo6lard. Two dresses
are shown above, one OF silk foulard
and crepe georgette and the other of
cotton foWard, figured and plain, with
sleeves Of georgette. The cotton dress
is in every way a match for its silk
rival.
The dress at the LETT combines geor-
gette crepe in warm tan color, with
foulard in the same color. covered with
a lacelike pattern in white. Whether
the background is printed in on the
foulard, or the figured pattern is
bleached out, the fern leaf and flower
motif that covers the surface is very
delicate and beautiful. In the skirt
the foulard is set on over the georgette
crepe but in the bodice the order Is re-
versed. There is a short plain bodice
of the silk with an ovGRbodice of crepe.
This has short kmono sleeves length
ened by broad band Of foulard and
finished with a shaped flounce of crepe.
In the cotton frock low-necked slip
of dark blue foulard serves as a
foundation for a sleeveless overdress
of the figured material in blue and
white. The sleeves are of georgette
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11

with cuffs Of plain foulard and the
plain goods serves for the little vest
at the front and the short sash. A
white organdie collar, finished at the
ends with the smallest of pearl but
tons, is In harmony with the frock.
The same tiny buttons are placed I'm a
ciose-set row on the vest.
So far as beauty is concerned, one of
these frocks IS as pretty as the other.
The cotton frock is likely to outlast
its rival and costs less for the materials
so it is worth considering where econ
omy or patriotism urge one to save
money,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
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Hats Not Doing rhInos by Halves.

EN&S8 tNSS S|hHH tHFlH@ ~ N0ANSSS
Hats are not doing anything by
halves this season. If small. they are
tres petit. II expensiveness of trim
Is their ambition, they go the limit In
BREADTH and to emphasize it add q
fairness In crown and trimming says
the Dry Goods Economist.
When they are of straw they are the
toughest straw. and II they started
out to be tailored, the severity of their
lines is perfection. At the moment,
they wish to simulate perfect purity
in all white creations. Wings, breasts,
straw. ribbon, flowers-all are in spot
less white, not even dimly Swallowed
by an unpleasant thought Of how long
they can remain clean.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
D.NEER PARTY.

Mrs. 9 E. Bolton gave a dinner
last night for her sister, Miss Louise
Blackwell, who is her house guest
Zinmas, pink Oleanders and marigolds
were used in decorating the rooms
and the table where covers were laid
for ten. Those present were Miss
Blackwell, Miss Mary Sue Chambli3s,
Miss Orlean Ansley, Miss Marjorie
Brown. Miss Mamie Wright, Otis
Carter, George Holston, Will Nc
Neill IEmmet Bolton, George Earle
Ansley
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
WATERMELON CUTTING.

WAIEhMELUN CUTTlNG.
A watermelon cutting given in
honor of Misses lone and Verna Alex
ander, by their cousins, Misses Florrie
and Katie Alexander, at their home
On Lee street Friday evening was
greatly enjoyed by those present.
Many pleasant games and delight
full music furnished entertainment
during the evening. The guests were
Misses lone and Verna Alexander,
Kathleen Cameron, Miss Kitchens,
Gertrude Bass, Ester Therkeil, Katie
and Florie Alexander. Messrs. Wal
ter Dagley, James Eason, Mr.. Fall,
Marion Carlye, Jaul Sampson, Doug
las Cameron and Cecil Alexander
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G.. Council, Miss
Ruth Council and Miss Elizabeth
Council have returned home after a
delightful stay Of some time at Tate
Springs, Tenn, where they were the
guests of relatives.
Mrs. G. l.. Williams and Miss Orale
Williams left yesterday for Ideal, Ga,
where they go to be the guests OF the
formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. 7. S,
Brooks, during stay Of several days,
Miss Melva Clark will leave at an
early date to enter the Cincinnati
University of Music.
Mrs B. R. Boyd and sons, Robert
and Billy, have gone to Macon, Miss,
FIR onths' stay with relatives.
Miss EIizabeh Murphy has returned
to Americas, and is again the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. c, c. Hawkins, on
College street, during a stay of some
time.
Miss Marguerite Booth, of Macon
is the pretty guest of Mrs. Hollis
Fort, at her home on Lee street.
Miss Adelaide Galloway, of Macon
is visiting Mrs. ]. W. Harris, Jr., on
Horne street.
Miss Ella Cameron has as hel
weekend guests, her cousin, Miss
Jewell Wicker, of Coleman, Fla, anc
Miss Florence Roberts, of Arcadia
Fla.
Mrs. A. NJ. Stead, of Cordele, is
visiting relatives in Americas, hav,
ing arrived yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Mayo and chill
dren left yesterday for Social Circle
Ga, where they will in future make
their home.
Mrs. John Butts is visiting friends
in Atlanta, and will remain there dur
ing some time.
Misses Mabel and Annie Ellis are
the attractive guests of their aunt
Mrs. W. W. Bryan, at her home il
Triton, where they will spend visi
of some time.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
SOCIETY
THINGS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
STRANGE
By Mary Stewart Cuttins

By Mary Stewart Cutting
Strange, in the clutch Of Hate,
Strange, with a world at War,
That we should love so many
We never loved before!
Home-reft boys in the camps
Not only your son and mine,
But all who are mates with Courage,
All who wear her Sign;
And the soldiers over There"
From lands we have not known,
Fighting for us in the trenches
They are one with our own.
Men who are moaning in pain,
Ill, and broken, and blind;
Little children who hunger,
Sorrowing womankind-
Ours is the need to succor
And ours are the wounds to bind
And, oh, the call to the heart
Of the foreign, cross-marked field,
With each unnamed soldier resting
Oh Honor, as a shield!
Strange, in the clutch of Hate,
Strange, with a world at War,
That we are loving so many
That we never loved before!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
Lee Street Methodist Church

Rev. S. E. Jenkins, Pastor.
Sunday School at 9:45 A. M. T. M
Furlow, Supt
Preaching at II A. NJ. and $50 P. NJ
by the pastor.
Epworth League at 1880 P, NJ.
Prayer Meeting at 8: 80 P. M
Thursday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11

THERE is sentiment in every
soldiers heart. 1t stirs at
u sight of his flag = at the
thought of home and as he
looks again and again at the
precious pictures of the home
folks he carries in his pocket.
Sc nd Your Pictures To-day!
THF M'KINTTRY STTDIO
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-06-28
Legend of AIsace.

There is quaint old legend OF
Aisace concerning a family of giants
who, once upon time, lived In a GER
tain castle in certain valley of the
old country. The moral of the story
seems appropriate at time when the
French minister of agriculture. to men
lion but one of the allies, is making
special effort to encourage the cult
walton of land.
The giants lived, says the legend.
far from the peasants Of the plain,
and one day the daughter Of the house.
who, though quite child. was already
80 feet high. strolied toward the plain
and saw a laborer peacefully blowing
his field. She picked up the peasant,
the horse and the pillow and put them
in her pinafore and returned TO the
castle to show what she had found to
her father.
What you think is but toy" said
the giant, as what produces the food
which enables us to live. Put back the
laborer and his horse where you found
them" From that time onward. adds
the tale, the peasants were never more
molested by the giants.-Christian
Science Monitor.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-06-28
ENEMY'S DEFEAT
SEEMS COMPLETE
EVEN AUSTRIAN WAR OFFICE
ADMITS EVACUATION OF
MONTELUO PLATEAU.
ENEMY LOSSES ENORMOUS
An Official Statement From Rome To
italian Embassy in Washington As.
serts That Austrians Have Lost
$4,000 Men in Prisoners Alone.

New York.-The defeat of the Aus
trian armies on the western bank OF
the Piave river is complete. Admis-
sion is made by the Austrian War Of
fee that the troops o: Emperor
Charles have been forced to evacuate
had hoped TO press their way anu
gain the Venetian plains and some
sectors" of the positions they attain
ed recently on the bank of the river
between the plateau and the point
where the stream empties into the
Adriatic.
Bad weather and the rising of the
Piave under the heavy rainfall are
assigned as the reasons for the with
drawal of the Austrians. But the
Rome War Office asserts that il was
the impetuous attacks of the Italians
that brought about the failure of an
operation which wss started with the
intention OF crushing the armies Of
General Diaz and forcing the Italians.
like the Russians, 10 accept a Teu-
tonic allied peace.
All along the river the Italians
have pressed back the invaders of
their country until small units remain
on the west bank and across the
stream King Victor Emmanuel's men
are keeping we'll on the heels of the
retreating enemy. who is fleeing In
disorder. Again the cavalry has been
thrown into the fighting and is sore
ly harassinR the enemy, while ma
chine guns on the ground and from
the aircraft, some of the latter ope-
rated by American aviators, are work
ing havoc among the fleeing Austrian
columns.
The Losses to the enemy are de-
scribed as enormous. both in me1
killed. wounded or made prisoners.
An official statement from Rome TO
the Italian embassy in Washington
$4,000 men in prisoners alone. The
Italian War Office communication
mentions only 4 900 Austrians as hav-
ing been captured. but ii is probab bile
that this communication antedated
thst sent 10 the embassy and that
the captives in the hands OF the Ital-
iare p7rAtlv exceed this figure.
The probability that this is true is
enhanced by the fact that the river
Wa swollen cut of bounds and most
OF the few bridges that had not been
carried AWAY by the freshet had been
shot 10 pieces by the Italian guns.
connecting the enernv either to SUI
rerder or take his chances OF being
ahia ~ swim the Turbulent stream
So mlr'ied was the retrograde move
,aent ~ tho .uetrians NJ some points
that they did rot tnl,e time even 20
attempt IN ~""o il"ir Guns and stores.
great quantities Of which are now in
Italian hands
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-06-28
DRAFT NEW CONSTITUTION.

Several marked changes in the con-
stitution of Arkansas are proposed in
the draft of a new constitution which
will be presented to the Fifth Consti-
tutional Convention when 1t recon
venes July l.
If the constitution is adopted as
drafted, Public Service Corporation
Commission will be created and will
displace the present Tax Commission
and the Railroad Commission the of
fee Of lieutenant governor will ne
created elections for state Offices VIII
be held quadrennially, the term Of
office being four years and the office
holder being limited to one term; a
new judicial system will be put into
operation, providing for an increase
in the membership of the Supreme
Court to seven members and proVid-
ing that the court may sit in divisions
of three members, who shall handle
work assigned by the chief justice;
Arkansas will be bone dry; county
judges will be required to have had
fours years experience in the practice
of law before they can qualify for of
fee.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-06-28

There were literally scores of wom-
en- who served In the Northern and
Southern armies. Since the war with
Germany began more than one woman
has been discovered In a soldiers uni
form. One. at least, got almost to
France before she was detected.
We men of America who. for what
ever reasons, are not In the military
service honor very greatly the Rue
sian women who entered the army "in
the hope of inspiring the men OF Rus
sia." We beg 10 assure them that In
case Of desperate need the women Of
America would not hesitate TO serve
also In the war against the Hun. They
have proved their valor In past wars.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-06-28
EXTENSION DRAFT
AGES IS PROPOSED
DISCUSSED AT LENGTH IN SEM
ATE DURING CONSIDERATION
OF ARMY APPROPRIATION.
WOULD MAKE AGES 20 TO 30
Imperative and Immediate Necessity
For An increase in Americas Man
Power In the War Is Principal
Argument For Extension.

Washington Extension OF the
draft ages above and below the exist
ing limits. Il TO 81 years-was dis
cussed at length in the Senate during
consideration OF an amendment by
Senator Fall of New Mexico, 10 the
$4,000, 003. 900 army appropriation bill
to substitute Is years as the minimum
and As years as the maximum. The
senator revised the amendment. max
ing the ages 20 10 40, and eliminated
the provision that youths under Il
should not be called into active mill
t8ry service.
The Fall amendment was vigorously
supported by Senator Reed of Nilsson
ri and others. Opposition was voiced
by Senators Mcclellan Of Tennessee
and Kirby of Arkansas, all Democrats
members of the Military Committee
while several other senators declared
they favored raising the maximum
draft age. but opposed lowering the
minimum.
Senator Hitehcock's substitute
amendment fixes the age limits at y
and 40, respectively, and provided CT
liens of the allied countries resident
in the United States shall be subject
to draft and that nationals OF neutral
countries shall be barred from Amer
can citizenship.
Imperative and immediate necessary
for an increase of Americas man
power in the war was the principle
argument OF those favoring the
amendment while opponents based
their objections principally upon tie
contention there are sufficient men
now available to meet the War De-
partment's program and that neithe-
the president nor the department has
asked OF approved the proposed ex-
tension of the law.
1t was frequently predicted Class
l would soon be exhausted and that
unless the age limits are saised there
will be a disruption of industry with
consequent effect upon the war pro-
gram.
Explaining that he favored raising
the age limit, Senator Shields of Ten
nessee suggested that by lowering the
age TO IS youths would be taken from
farms and still further cripple food
productions. Senator Chamberlain
said older men not qualified for mill
tary service could be substituted on
the farms.
Opposing the Fall amendment. Sem
ator Kirby of Arkansas, Military
Committee member, who opposed the
original draft law, said II is uneces-
ssry at this time. and has not been
approved either by President Wilson
or the War Department Senator Fall
observed that the department had not
disapproved the plan. and that Cen
eral Crowder has endorsed its prinei-
Pile.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-06-28
German Morals.

A senator was talking at a tea m
Providence about the Germans.
IL heard young lady schoolteacher
tell story the other day" he said.
(which brought the Germans wildly
10 my mind.
''The young lady said she came upon
two of her pupils one afternoon In q
wood. The Older pupil was eating a
stick of candy. The younger one was
bowling with rage and grief on the
ground. The young lady inquired into
the matter and soon learned how the
land lay.
"Gus,' she said to the older boy.
Indignantly. do you think it's fair TO
take Tommy's stick Of candy away
from himT
"'FaIrT said Gus, as he sucked
away. I don't have to be fair. l can
HEX him. Washington Star.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-06-28

With the British Army in France
The wonderful stand of the Italians
against the onslaught of great masses
Of Austrian troops has evoked the
highes+ praise along the British front
and has sent the barometer Of opt
mism mounting higher than ever.
OF even greater moral value has
been the news of the fine work done
by the Americans in fighting on th.
French fsont. These new troops have
been watched critically by the battle
worn allies and the men from over
seas have far exceeded expectations
in doing such effective work with
sucn short training
Il saw some American troops VINO
had been fighting alongside the
French" said a British staff officer.
What magnificent fellows they are
physically and what magnificent work
they have been doing"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-06-28
ANNOUNCE DOCTRINE.
PUNITIVE DAMAGES
OPINION HANDED DOWN IN CASE
OF oWINGS VS.. COTTON BELT
AND ROCK ISLAND LINES.
DECISION OF SUPREME COURT
: Common Carrier Only Held For Punt
tive Damages When There is Will
full IS Well as Gross Negligence
in Killing Passenger.

Little Rock
According to an opinion handed
down by the Supreme Court heavy
punitive damages against a common
carrier can lie only when the carrier
exhibits degree of willful as well as
gross negligence in killing a passen-
ger, and the compensatory damages
must be based upon the earning ca
pacity of the person killed rather
than upon sentiment.
The decision was rendered in the
case of the Cotton Belt and the Rock
Island Railroads from a Iudgmen, or
$4,000 punitive damages and $4,000
actual damages granted Mrs. Frank
Martin Owings in the St. Francis
\ County Circuit Court for the death OF
her husband in a RAILROAD accident at
Mounds.
The evidence showed that Owings
left Forrest City for Mounds on the
evening of January q. 1917, TO spend
the first anniversary of his marriage
with his wife, then living at Mounds.
The Rock Island train. on which he
d
rear by Cotton Belt train. which was
running by traffic contract upon the
Rock Island tracks.
Justice Frank Smith wrote the opin-
ion of the court and stated that the
proof showed that Owings was earn
ing about $l25 per month. and that
he had been giving his wife $75 per
month. and that $4,000 was sufficient
to bring in such an annuity. Justice
Smith held that the 500, 500 asked was
excessive
The judgment as TO the punitive
damages was reversed, and unless the
appellee will sign remittitur down
to $4,000 within Is days the judgment
carrying 500, 500 will be reversed and
remanded.
The court reversed and remanded
for another trial the case of T. J. Sise-
more against the State for alleged
Kviolation of the white slave law.
Sisemore was convicted for bring
ing through, out of and across" the
state one Mrs. Julia Howard, a widow,
from Oklahoma and living with her.
Judge McCulloch pointed out that
there was no evidence that the wo-
man was brought into Arkansas for
purposes OF prostitution because of
the fact that she lived with the ap
pellant only, and that he married her
az soon az he obtained divorce from
his wife. this being the consideration
OF their illegel union.