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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
SOLDIERS CLUB
QUITS IS Y. NJ NJ CA;
TOCOTNEY BLDG.

Announcement was made today
that G. D. Head, secretary of the
War Community Service here, that
his organization had given up its
lease on the Y. M. C. A. building,
which it has occupied the last seven
months as a soldiers club, and had
taken lease on the second floor of
the Cotney building, which during
the last few months mas been occu-
pied by the Monaco club, social
club composed of young men of the
community.
1.-THE Y. M. C. A. building was not
given up because of the sale of the
building" said Mr.. Head, "for we
were given the option of remaining
by DR.. Prather. The transfer of 121
men from Souther Field yesterday
made the building larger than was
required, and the Cotney building
will give us ample accommodations
for the limited number of men now
stationed here at less expense of up
keep.
The change became effective to-
day, the Soldiers club headquarters
being moved to the Cothey building.
1t was said by Mr.. Head that the new
location will be thoroughly removal
ed, the walls and floors being REIN
ished and made as attractive as pos
sible, and other changes in the rooms
being made. New furnishings will be
installed and everything arranged for
the comfort and convenience Of the
soldiers. II is planned tc continue
the Saturday night functions and
plans are under way for other en-
tertainment features during the com
ing fall and winter
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
c. B. POUNCEY'S HOME
is DAMAGED BY BLAZE

The residence at 81 North Lee
street, occupied by City Marshall c..
B. Pouncey and family, and owned
by ]. H. Poole & Sons, was badly
damaged by fire about II o'clock this
morning when defective flue ignited
the rafters in the roof, giving the
blaze good start before it was dis
covered. Mrs. Pouncey reported that
she attempted to call the firemen by
telephone, but being unable to get
amy response from @Central3' She
dropped the receiver and ran to the
fire alarm box some distance away.
The fire had made such Roadway
that the water pressure from the
tower was inadequate and the fire
men switched to the engine, which
gave sufficient increased pressure to
conquer the blaze quickly. The roof
of the structure was almost entire
lv destroyed. and the contents of the
house were damaged from water.
Among the losses was brand new
shirt which Fireman Chas. Query
was wearing.
The fireman were treated to a
case of soft drinks and cigars this
afternoon by Mr.. Pouncey, who was
well pleased with their work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
WOMAN BLIND TIGER
SENTENCED AT DAWSON

DAWSON, September A. The
city court of Dawson adjourned
Tuesday night after session of two
days, during which there were a
number of convictions for misde-
meanor offenses.
For the first time in the history
OF the county a white woman was
convicted of selling whisky. Aman.
da Jenkins was arraigned on a charge
OF violating the prob bit.on law, and
was sentenced by Judge Edwards to
twelve months at the state farm or
fine of 81, 900. A motion was
made for new trial, and the WON
an was released from custody on bail
in the sum of 81 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
ROTARIANS TO
ASK DRS. WISE
TOLOCATEHERE

The Americas Rotary Club unani-
mously adopted resolution today at
its regular luncheon in the Tea
its regular luncheon in the
pointment of a committee to go i'm
mediately to Plains, and assure the
Drs. Wise that Americas would well
come them here.
The Wise Sanitar.um at Plains is
one of Sumter countys greatest in
stitutions," one Rotaran said, speak
ing on the resolution. 1t is pos
sible that these famous Sumter spe
cialists may have gotten the idea
from recent events that Americas
does not want them, when, in reality,
/ do firmly believe, IS per cent. of us
want them and their sanitarium
here.
Il personally know of cities that
are offering them $50, 900 or 1854
to come and establish their sani-
tarium in their midst. We want
them and must have them
The resolution was unanimously
adopted and President Dykes APP
pointed the following committee
Carr, Glover, chairman; Frank La
nier, Walter Rylander, John Sheffield,
and at the request of the committee
President Dykes was placed dl the
committee.
1--WE know that the coming to Am
CIRCUS of another sanitarium can not
hurt-but will help-our own hos
pital. It can not hurt any one, but
will be a great material asset to Am
ericus," arother Rotarian said in
speaking on the motion. Half doz-
en- Rotarians seconded the motion.
"A citizen of Americas" Joseph
Perkins said, came to the Chamber
of Commerce this morning and offer
ed piece of property he now owns
at an attractive price. He said that
this property was not for sale net
that the Chamber could take it over
for the Drs. Wise if the wanted it.
He said he would personally make a
sacrifice in order to fet these famods
physicians here. We are going to
see the Drs. Wise Immediately and
lay this proposition before them. 1t
looks very favorable"
Mr.. Glover and his committee will
go to Plains immediately after the
return of the Rotarians from At
lanta.
Tonight at Il the following named
Rotarians go to Atlanta to attend the
state convention Of Rotary Clubs,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
DORSEY TO START FOR
NEW ORLEANS SUNDAY

ATLANTA, September 4,-Gov-
ernor Hugh M. Dorsey heads a large
delegation of cotton growers, mer-
chants and bankers who will leave
Atlanta Sunday to attend the mon
ster mass meeting of cotton men who
are to assemble in New Orleans next
Monday and Tuesday for the dis
cussion of the present cotton sltua-
ton and to arrive at minimum
price for cotton which will allow the
grower a reasonable profit on his in
vestment.
The total number will probably
not be known of the men who are
to make the trip until the party ar
rives in New Orleans. Acceptance
of appointments to the delegations
are being received on every mail,
and it is evident that interest IS
widespread throughout the state. The
headquarters of the Georgia divis-
ion of the American Cotton Asso-
citation. under whose auspices the
meeting is being held, are being
deluged with inquiries regarding the
meeting, and the great majority of
those inquiring signify their inten-
ton of being present
Governor Dorsey will preside over
the body on Tuesday. Harvey Jor-
dan, of Monticello, will deliver one
of the principal addresses,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04

Inc treaty also contains, the pres
ident continued, ''the magma charter
of labor" which sets up an inter-
national labor organization. This
organization will hold it's first meet
ing in Washington in October.
This treaty "draws the noble i'm
pulses of the world together, and
makes JeaIn of them" the president
said He declared the treaty "tears
away" the chains Of oppression and
gave small nationaiities the right to
live their own lives.
"That was the American position,
and was glad to fight for it," he
said, referring to the criticism that
the treaty violated American tradi-
tions.
The president said he was proud
that he, too, belonged to the "old
! revolutionary school," that he was
following the PURPOSES of the vision
which the fathers had seen. "The
treaty is an attempt to right the
wrongs of Earopc ard in my humble
opinion it is measurable success,
he said. When this treaty is ac-
cepted, the men i'll Khaki never will
have to cross the seas again; and
say when 1t is accepted, because it
will be accepted"
The president appealed to his hear
ers if they would not read the treaty
themselves to at least accept the ac-
count of its contents as given by those
who made it. He sad he had heard
a great zeal about the selfishness of
other nations, hut that there really
was concert of feeling at Yer
sailles.
eve were there under instruc-
tions,' said the president, land we
did not dare come home without full
filling those instructions If /
couldn't have brought the kind of
treaty | did bring, l never would
have come back"
The president said it was not his
purpose during the trip to debate"
the treaty, but to expound it.
This city was CARRIED in the show
lest fashion to greet the President
vic opene ris .ation wide speaking
tour in behalf of the peace treaty
and League of Nations at noon.
The Presidents special arrived at
! | clock and the hour for the al
dress at Memorial Hall was il 80
At one o'clock he left for Indianapo-
lis where he speaks tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
DON'T THEM
PULL IT DOWN
is TREATYPLEA
Urges Hearers In First Speech of His Trip in Behalf
Of Treaty To Use Influence For It's Acceptance
Declares League Ful6llment of u. S. Promise
To End War Forever

COLUMBUS, o. Sept 4(By Associated PRESIDENT
Wilson, opening his speaking for the peace
declared his address here today that his
and report to my fellow countrymen.
In the first place he said the treaty undertook punish
but there thought Overwhelmingly crush any cae
people Restraint has been exercised he sad and there
vision for making the greater than Germany could
The president declared the League of Nations formed nm
ulhent OF the of the United States fighting this
end business Of that sort forever Not establish the league
said, would be unathu to those who died #
He appealed to his hearers their influence accept
of the treaty
Don't let them pull down he said
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
1O3 DRINKS FINED
IN DAY IN ATLANTA

ATLANTA, September 4.-The
city treasury was $2,370.25 richer to-
day, this sum representing fines paid
in one day in a record-breaking SEES
sion of police court-the biggest in
the history of the city, either in wet
or bone-dy days, according to police
officers.
A total of 400 cases were dispos-
ed of during the day
Of this number 1903 were DRINKS.
Police official said it was like the
old days before liquor was chased
out of Georgia.
Old police officers. who had seen
many great sessions of police coart
in the days of whiskey, said " it beat
anything they could remember"
Fifty of the offenders went to the
stockade, the remainder paying their
fines.
Most of the offenders were ne
groes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
ONLY 5000 AGAINST
WALKOUT OF UNION.

DETROIT, September 4-(By
Associated P, g, The s't,hc IF
erendum of the United Brotherhood
of Maintenance of Way Employees
and Shop Laborers, completed We'd
nesday, shows $4,000 members in
favor of a walkout unless their de-
mand for wage increase of approx
mately a dollar day per man is
granted, officials announced today.
Five thousand voted against the
strike.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
SENATE APPLAUDS AS
PERSHING is CONFIRMED

WASHINGTON, September A.
(By Associated Press. Amid the
applause of senators and spectators
the senate in open executive session
today confirmed the nomination of
General Pershing to the rank of per-
manent General.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
Adjustment on Wilson S
Principles Is Asked
Of Board
100000 MEN IN
UNION INVOLVED
Only 5000 In $4,000
Vote Against Walk
Out

WASHINGTON, September A.
(By Associated Press. six hun
dred thousand members of the Unit
ed Brotherhood of Maintenance of
Way and Railroad Shop Laborers
asked the railroad war board today
to adjust their wages in accordance
with the T'Inc'' y laid do u by Pres
ident Wilson last week approving ad-
justments for the railroad shopmen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04

Ten persons died last winter
from influenza to each American
soldier killed by a bullet, accord
ing to report just issued by the
Insurance Press, giving a compare
tive view of the great ravages of
the disease in. this country.
The rate of mortality which
American life Insurance cor1pa
MES had to meet in 1918 was
about 80 per cent higher than the
average death rate for score of
years.
While medicinal authorities dis
agree as to what may be in store
for the nation in the way of in
tiuenza during the coming Geld pc
rod, they seem to- agree pretty
thoroughly thbt there will be some
prevalence of the disease. A minor
epidemic of influenza is practical
ly inevitable throughout America
this fall, according to Dr. Royal S.
Copeland, Commissioner of Health
for New York City.
Influenza epidemics have always
swept countries in pairs, accord
ing to Commissioner Copeland
The last one in America prior to
last winter was in 1891, which was
the minor appendage to the major
epidemic of 1890.
DR.. Copeland looks for the cpl
dcmic this year to be much lighter
than that of 1918, though minor
epidemics are often as bad as the
mafr phase. This was true of
1891 he says. But the fact that SO
many people were affected last
year gives added immunity this
year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
MIDSHIPMAN CRISP is
GIVEN TRIP IN PLANE

Chas. R. Crisp, Jr., son of Con
gresham Crisp and a midshipman
at Annapolis, who is spending a fur
Tough at his home here, was given
a flight over Americas in an air
plane this morning from Souther
Field He made the flight in a ship
piloted by Lieut.. Wyatt, post adj
jutant.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
FOCH DOUBLES
TERRITORY. FOR
YANKS TO- HOLD

coBLENz, Sept. (By Asso-
ciated Press. Marshal Foch has.
decided upon the extent of territory
in the Rhineland to be held perma-
nently by the American forces. It's
area is to be twice as large as that.
under American jurisdiction since the
last combat division left for home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04

headed by President Dykes:
Carr Glover, Dick Taylor, Frank
Harold, Walter Rylander, Herbert
Hawkins, Dave Andrews, "Rev."
English, J. E. Hightower, dock"
Howell, Frank Lanier, Paul West
brook, Joe Johnson, Joe Perkins, j.
j. T. Warren, Colonel RAIDER, John
Sheffield, Lovelace Eve, T, M. Fur
low.
Ex-Lieut. Suffer was at lunch to
bid the club goodbye He will ac-
company the Rotarians as far as At
lanta. During lunch Mr., Suffer en-
tersained with a "bit of jazz" ac-
companied by the Rotarians in songs.
Several other visitors were present.
1t was announced that Thursday
night, September IL would be la
dies night again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
WELLS SPREADS OUT.

ATLANTA, September 4.-Jake
Wells, who controls many theatres
and moving picture houses in the
South, has acquired entire ownership
of the Strand and Vaudette theatres
in Atlanta The houses in Atlanta
now controlled by Mr.. Wells and his
associates are the Lyric, Forsyth,
Rialto, Strand and Vaudette.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
The Weather Forecast

For Georgia.-Fair tonight and
Friday. Little change in tempera-
ture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
Trailing
The News
OF The Day

That there is less ground for
racial dis,rust in the South today
than ever before, is the belief of
R. R. Motion, Booker 7. Wahsing-
toms successor as head of Tuske-
gee Institute, and one of the fore
most leaders of his race in Am
erica-a Southern born and bred
negro who has chosen to remain
in the South for life's work. DR..
Motion speaks sanely and sagely to
members of his race.
Il have never known the color
ed people to have more intense
feeling towards the white people
than at present." DR.. Motion said,
"and | have never known a time
when there was less reason.
never knew a time when the white
people of the Sopth, not only the
leading white people, but the av-
erage white man, were more anx-
ious than at present to be abso-
lutely fair and just to the negro.
To see to it that the colored race
in the South had better school
facilities, better railroad accommo-
dations, and adequate protection
under the law. This is also true
of the north.
"There was never a time when
the South, and the North, too, saw
more clearly the value of the ne
gro as an economic factor in in
dustrial operations. | never knew
a time when Southern white peo-
pie felt more chagrined and hu-
inflated at the awful crime Of
lynching than they do today, and |
never knew a time when they were
more determined to put down mob
rule, whether aimed at black or
white, than now. Many of the
leading papers of the South are
speaking out as never before
against all forms of injustice and
unfairness to the colored race.
eve, North and South, should
make up our minds that there is
room enough there is opportuni-
ty enough for eolored and white to
work peacefully and tremendously
here in America, each living his
life unhampered by any act or any
untoward attitude of the j. other,
and hope that our leaders in ev-
cry community, white and black,
will get together and smooth out
matters that are misunderstand-
ing, so that America can teach the
world that black people and white
people can live peacefully and har-
moniously in our great country.
Here is a labor leader who
seem to be lacking either in cour-
age or foresight He is Jas. P. Hol-
land, president of the New York
Stae Federation of Labor, in
statement who has repudiated the
report of the high cost of living
committee appointed by him which
recommended that labor refrain
from participating in strikes for
six months as a means of combat
ing industrial unrest and lower
ing the cost of living.
Asserting that the committee
had overstepped its powers in
making the recommendation, Mr.
Holland said he would discharge
both members, John F. PiHrce and
Isadore Epstein. The two com
mitteemen have been expelled from
the Garment Cutters Union, ac-
cording to union official, for acting
in a manner detrimental to the
interests of the organization"
Maybe these two men were act
ing in a manner detrimental to
the interests of organized labor,
but there are many who win be-
lieve that they were not.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-09-04
The Cotton Market
LOCAL SPOT. ..
Good Middling % cents.
NEW YORK FUTURES

NEW YORK FUTURES. Sal
Prev.
Chose Open High Low Close
Oct. 30.19 - 1898 29.01 29.OT
Dec. 1852 30.19 1922 1895 1885
Jan. 30.46 1910 1910 1928 1928
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-01-24
OLYMPIA MERCHANTS REASONABLE


10
University
occasion a little investigating Seattle
The large
big
be
Seattle
beoereduction
Prices advanced during the
with their
their needs at local
the down-Sound city.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-01-24
A LOSING GAME

thirty thousand hpyard
Tuesday
Grays Harbor have been striking couple
but the leading industry
time but the will lose the and they will
at themselves higher willing
bet tendoar bill to the hole doughnut that the
employed in the building trades
similar industries of
settled
The
will opinion reduction
would they will
right into the hands Of those who
particular
Camp Lewis the federal authorities hard to
fnd Them The shipbudng
which, until Tuesday.
tnued that applied
have
deliberate ss sx
But they will get what they and the blame will be
the ship
building industry dominating the of the
which compelled hpyard order
little while them
undoubtedly considerably heretofore
paying @x q
the local shpards and members Of the
unions had the judgment down the strike
and stay At work
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-01-24

Board of Trade to suggest plans for
reduction of public expenditures rec
commended, among other reforms,
that two months be taken yearly from
the public school service, thus effect
ing a saving of $4,000 per annum.
The old motor street railroad at
Port Townsend has been rehabilitated
and cars began running again re-
Gently.
The building in course Of construc-
ton adjoining Long Wharf is to be
used for a machine shop, Thomas
Mattingly is one Of the principal pro-
jectOrs.
Those aesthetic souls who imagine
they can discover fitness in many
things which escape the attention OF
rougher natures are now happy In
possession of "cologed" walters at the
olympia. Now II they will only dress
them in swallow-tailed coats, the en-.
chantment will be complete.
The Olympia Sandstone company Ia
the name Of q corporation Just formed
to develop some Of the quarries in
this county. It will start out with
capital stock Of $4,000 and Elisha
P. Ferry. David Mitchell, J. w. Cham
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-01-24
Bettnnan'S
EVERYTHING TO WEAR FOR MEN AND BOYS

bers, o. c. White and w. H. Roberts
as incorporators.
The several organizations en-
braced under the mission of the G.
A. r. have Incorporated under the
name Of the Thurston County veter-
ans Association. The object of this
movement was to enable them to &C
quire and hold property for mutual
benefit. They have acquired the
Temple Baptist church building and
will remove 1t to the high school
grounds. Franklin and Union streets,
which site has been leased for i've
years.
1t is now stated with every appear
ance Of authority, that the college OF
the Benedictine Fathers will be To-
Gated a short distance from <his city,
on tract Of 600 acres selected near
Woodland.
Five additional letter boxes to our
local postal service have been placed.
all on the Westside.
The foundation for the new mill
and factory OF the Olympia Door &
Lumber company is making daily
progress. nearly all the piles having
been driven.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-01-24
WHAT OUR FATHERS READ ABOUT
IN. THIS PAPER FIFTY YEARS AGO
From The Washington Standard for
Saturday morning, January 2S.
1869. Vol. TX. No. IL.

From The Washington Standard for
Saturday morning, January 2S.
1869 Vol. TX. No. IL.
Forty-three thousand seven hun
bred and forty-one is the sum total
Of the United States army.
The electors met at Washington
on the End instant and cast their
votes for president and. vice presi-
dent. Grant and Colfax received ia
and Seymour and Blair so.
During the month of November 20,
10000 acres Of public land were dis.
posed Of at Olympia, Oregon City and
Marysville, (Cal.) land Offices, as fol-
lows: Olympia 1899, Oregon City
8.625, and Marysville 7,642 acres.
We learn from the Echo that the
total amount of money orders sold
at the Olympia postoffice for the year
ended December 21st foots up $31,-
1881. Total amount paid, for the
same period. ,s2s,442.sO.
The weather Of this week. till yes
terday. was truly delightful. causing
vegetables to start as in early spring.
Yesterday, however, the rain returned
for new siege.
The postal money order business
has nearly tripled over that of the
first years operations and the fees
for transmission have therefore been
reduced nearly one-half.
The second trial Of the Portland
Oregon, postmaster for robbing the
mails has ended in his conviction.
In statement of recent shipments
from Oregon we observe an item Of
1850 gunnies of -four for Boston.
There remain but 800 miles OF the
Pacific railroad to complete.
Yankee Plummer, the celebrated
elocutionist and delineator of "Hew'
man Nature Ginerally," gives an en-
tertainment at the Olympic hall next
Tuesday evening which we feel as
sured will be worthy the most liberal
patronage.
"A new mint, to cost nearly mil
lion dollars, is to be erected In San
Francisco.
The Seattle Intelligencer says: we
learn the University is to be opened
next April by Professor Hall, a gen.
tleman who is spoken Of as we'll quail
flied for the position.
Carl SEIZURE has been elected SEN
ator from Missouri.
Washington, Jan. 22.-ln the sen
ate Corbett submitted a memorial
from citizens of Washington territory
against the submission Of the ques-
ton of ownership Of the San Juan
islands to arbitration.