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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
Leaders of Fifteen Union
Organizations Unite
In Statement
WAGES INCREASE IS
ANOTHER QUESTION
Men Will Seek Solution
Only If Congress Fails
In Its Effort

WASHINGTON, D. c., August 8.
-(By Associated Press. Lead
ers of fifteen organizations of rail
road employees united today in "def-
mite association said they had no de-
sire and have had none, to impress
upon the public by violence or threat
their proposal that the railroads be
nationalized under "tri-partite CON
troll"
Declaring that the request that liv-
ing costs be reduced or wages in
creased was aside from the question
OF future disposition of the railroad
problem, these labor leaders said if
President Wilson and Congress could
not meet this request the men would
have to find another solution"
ITO prevent any misunderstanding
as to the policy of the organized rail
road employees" said the statement,
we unite n 4 definite assertion that
we have no desire and have had none,
to impress upon the pub C, by vio-
lence or by threat, our proposal that
the railroads be nationa1ized under
tri-partite control.
"To distinctly separate c)i,idcra.
tions now confront the people, the
wage requirements of railroad en-
ployes and the Sims btil (embodying
the railway employees pHan for re or
ganaization of the railroads,)
''ln the matter of wages we have
submitted an eminently just PROPOSE
ton. We have said that if We are to
continue to live as Americans should
live, and are to care for our families
as American families should be car
= ed for, the profiteers must be re-
strained and our wages increased.
Every fair-minded man, and every
intelligent housewife, will recognize
the reasonable ness of this request. If
congress and the president cannot
meet this request, it is living ques-
ton and we shall have to try to find
another solution.
"This, however, bears in no way
upon our sponsorship of the Sims
bill. We do hold to our conviction
that the railroad employees are in
no mood to consign themselves fin
ally to the autocratic control of f.
nancial dictators, but in proposing
the elimination of capital and the
tri-partite directorate, we have no
purpose of intimidation. We appeal
to the craftsmanship of America and
to the common sense of American
manhood. We all are voters, and
unless our democracy in govern
ment is a failure, our democracy IN
industry need not be. We believe IN
the native ability of American labor
What we ask is the Americanlzatoh
of the railroads"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
MACON SHOPMEN co BACK
TO WORK MONDAY.

WAOHlN Il lAOIN tEIAOINElAO
MACON. August 9.-(By Associat-
ed Press. Striking railroad shop
men here voted at a mass meeting
today to return to work Monday
morning at eight o'clock.
Round house men and other whose
duty ''it is to keep trains running
returned to work Immediately after
the meeting which adjourned at ~
p. m.
A legal strike vote will be taken.
1t will be returnable at midnight on
August "a. The railroads have
been given thirty days notice as re-
qiured by contract and the men say
unless their demands are granted
they will strike again on September
2 if the vote is in favor of another
strike.
1t was the consensus of opinion,
however, that the differences would
be adjusted without another walk
out. President Woodrow Wilson re-
Gently said that the demands of the
men would be aiken up if they return
to work. He declared no nego-
tiations could be conducted while
they were out
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
RED CROSS ASKS
SERVICE MEN TO
GIVE WAR RECORD

The Americus and Sumter County
Chapter of the American Red Cross
is preparing record of the Sumter
county boys who have served in the
late war, and ask that each returned
soldier call at the Red Gross rooms
on the second floor of the Postoffice
building and give his military record.
On each record will be space for
tie J. lslory of the mans services frcn:
the time he was inducted until the
date of his discharge, along with a
personal account of many ether I'M
portant facts.
The authorities of the chapter ap-
PEAL to eveiy Sumter county solder
To comply with this request, cv n
though he be not specially Interested
in preserving the history of the war
in such form. AS years pass it will
be a source of qualification to many
of those who served to know that
there is on record a complete story
of the part played by each soldier
who went into the army from Sumter
county.
The record, when completed, will
be placed in steel cabinehs in some
convenient public place in Amecicus,
where it will always be accessible to
any former soldier or other interest
ed person, who may desire to inves.
tigate the war record of various in
dividuals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
Majority House Leader
Says Legislation Urged
By Wilson Will Pass
SOLONS BUSY
ON MESSAGE
Senate And House Heads
Gave President Close
Attention

WASHINGTON, August 9.-Re-
publican Leader Mondell declared in
the House today that Congress is
ready to act promptly on such legis-
lation as is needed to carry out the
suggestion made yesterday by PIesi-
dent Wilson for reducing the high
cot of living.
Congress got down today to analyz-
ing and digesting President Wilson's
recommendation for reduction of
the increased cost of living,
Members of the Senate and House
Interstate Commerce and Agriculture
committees which would have in hand
framing legislation to extend the
food control act and regulate the
shortage of food stuff, give particu-
lar attention to his address.
Neither branch of Congress is in
session today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
C. w. HOLMES PROPERTY SOLD

Real Estate Agent, C. C. Giles,
sold Tuesday to Carroll j. Clark, of
Americus, Ca, the beautiful resi-
dence and grove of Mr.. K. W. Hol-
mes, just outside the city limits, on
Lakeview avenue. This property,
known as the Oaks, comprises a
HIP acres grove and lovely and
commodious residence, with large
comfortable porches, and one of the
most beautiful lawn in the city.
Possession will be given this fall. Mr.
Clark is to be congratulated upon his
splendid purchase. While in the city
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark were registered
at the Grand View hotel.-Eustis,
(Fla.,) Lake Region.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
FIRST BALE new
COTTON BROUGHT
in BY FORREST

The first bale of Sumter county
cotton to be brought into Americus
this season was weighed today at
L. G. Councils warehouse, being
brought in by A. A. Forrest The bale
weighed 482 pounds, and classed
Liverpool middling. 1t was purchas-
ed by Janney & Company for So
cents pound. Forrest is one of
Sumter county's most progressive
farmers living in the 28th district,
and has already established repu
tation as a "first bale" farmer, be-
ing known throughout the county as
''First Bale" Forrest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
VICTORY LOAN INSTALLMENTS
BECOME DUE TOMORROW

The next installment, amounting
to 20 per cent on payment OF the
fourth Victory loan is due on or be-
fore August II.
The banks of the city request all
those interested to call promptly and
make prompt arrangement.
These four mammoth loans have
been handled by the banks, at great
sacrifice, and it is felt by the bank
ers that the public should meet these
obligations as promptly possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
BUSINESS SURVEY
MADE BY EXHIBIT
ASSO. OF FAIR

ATLANTA, August 9.-(Specia)
announcement was made at the Of
fee of the Southeastern Exhibit AS
sociation, Saturday of the compile
ton of their business survey of the
State of Georgia, through sixty-six
counties, and it shows that in sixty
six counties there are exceedingly at
tractive manufacturing opportunities
requiring a minimum investment of
$14,370,500. The survey is being
conducted with the most painstaking
care and all unsold business ventures
are being eliminated, and all others
which the rough investigation do not
SHOW would be profitable in the par
ticular line in which it is to be To-
Gated
The survey also shows that in the
sixty-six counties the local citizens
are proposing to make special induce
ments for the establishment of the
various enterprises in the way of
free sites, cash donations and free
taxes to the value Of 81 ,191 500. The
survey has also canvassed the mat
ter of how much stock the local citi-
zens are prepared to take in the va
rious enterprises, and the total
amount of local stock now offered
to be taken in the siXty-six counties
in the various enterprises is $6,961,-
$50, or approximately one-half of
the total amount necessary for their
establishment.
The survey being conducted by the
Southeastern Exhibit Association will
continue until every county in the
state has been reached and definite
knowledge gained of the actual man
ufacturing opportunities now exist
ing in every county in the State of
Georgia.
Big Deals Completed.
The executive committee of the
Southeastern Exhibit Association to-
gether with its working officials are
preparing for an extensive effort to
secure additional seven or eight
million dollars capital necessary to
establish the enterprises above men
toned.
The executive committee of the As
sociation is composed of the first
vice-presidents, who are J. c. Nc
Auliffe, of Augusta; Homer F. Nc
Clatchey, Columbus; Hugh Rowe,
Athens; L. P. Hillyer, Macon, and P.
W. Jones, Albany. Edward Young
Clarke is president of the Associa-
ton, 2. R. Upchurch, secretary and
Elizabeth Tyler, treasurer. On the
board of directors are some of the
strongest business men in State of
Georgia.
On July first the Southeastern
Exhibit Association sent out tens
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
Railway Shopmen In
Central West Return
ing To Work
ATLANTA DIVISION
MEN ARE STILL OUT
Strikers At Denver And
Little Rock Obdurate;
Won't Return to Jobs

CHICAGO, August 9-(By Asso-
ciated Press. While signs of inn
provement of the strike of railroad
shopmen here indicated by reports
from central western points today,
others showed at some divisional
points that the men are disinclined to
heed the advise of Pres. Wilson and
their own grand lodge officers to re-
turn to work pending wage settle
ment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
SENATOR HARRIS VISITING GA,

WASHINGTON, August 9.-Sen-
ator William j. Harris will arrive in
Atlanta today to be there a few days
on official business. He left follow
ing the recess until Monday taken
by the Senate after the Presidents
address to Congress.
people for the construction of a mod
ern swimming pool, putting in a heat
ing plant, installing new plumbing
and baths and renovating the build
ing throughout However | would
not care to put anything in the propo-
sition until all the churches of our
city, by their official action, have
pledged their support to the active
management of the Association which
l believe is absolutely essential to the
proper conduct of the same.
l have absolutely no desire what
ever to push this proposition on the
people of Americus, but l have Civ
en- to it in the past, as well as have
many others, and l want to save it
if possible. The time for action is
now very short, less than thirty days,
and l suggest that you place this
proposition before the people through
the paper in order that their wishes
NAV be ascertained.
| would not accept representation
on the Board of Governors as out
lined above, and my proposition is
made solely for the benefit of the
young men and boys of Americus
and the future welfare of the city
Yours for the good of Americus,
L. G. COUNCIL,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
PRICE ON MANUFACTURE OF
COTTOS YARNS TO BE ASKED

WASHINGTON, August 9.-Rep-
resentative Byrnes, of South Caro-
lima, on Friday introduced a resolu-
ton directing the federal trade COM
sion to ascertain and report to con-
gress the cost of manufacturing the
cost of manufacturing the various
grades Of cotton into yarns and cot
ton cloths for the 1919, the manu-
facturers price and selling price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
TO TAKE UP DOMESTIC
PROBLEMS.

WASHINGTON, August 9.-(By
Associated Press.) Domestic prob
that are now facing the coun-
try may be taken up directly with
the people by President Wilson dur
ing his forthcoming trip in the in
terest of the peace treaty.
This was indicated today at the
White House, where it was also said
that plans for the tour are going
forward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10

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4 Southern
NeWSP aPer for
Southern People
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
Only Most Pressing
Cases In Other Lines
Will Be Noticed
TRAINED SLEUTHS
SEEKING EVIDENCE
Much Evidence Against
Extortioners Already
Secured


Associated Press.) = All special
agents of the Department of Justice
over the country have been ordered
to assist district attorneys in un-
covering evidence of profteering in
foodstuffs and other necessities.
Attorney General Palmer's in
structions were that the agents
should drop everything but the most
pressing cases pending. The result
will be to put hundreds of trained
Investigators in the search for men
who have inflated prices exorbitant-
ly.
Numerous reports received by the
Department from district attorneys
indicated much evidence against
profteers is being accumulated
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matter should be talked over among
the young men Of the city and county
who have not had military training in
an effort to interest them in enlist
ing. He also advised these. present
that the new National Guard for the
State of Georgia, when organized
would be on a pay basis and conse-
quently would expect real soldering
from the members during the line
they were engaged. In short he said
he considered the reorganization of
the A. L. I. as very necessary, but
wants the matter gone into thorough
ly and intelligently in order that TIE
company, once esta blished, may be
thoroughly successful.
Walter Rylander suggested at the
conclusion of Forts remarks that
the matter be referred to a commit
tee to be appointed later, which COM
mittee shall have full power to 60
into the matter fully, both with tie
adjuant general of Georgia end tfe
leading citizens of Americas and
Sumter county, and that the report
of this committee be read at the next
meeting of the post, which suggestion
was adopted,
The election of regular officers for
the post followed the discussion, and
it was decided that the titles of chair
man, vice-chairman and secretary be
changed to read commander, vice
commander and adjutant; the office
of treasurer to be combined with that
of vice-commander. The election re-
suited as follows:
COMMUNICATION A. Fort.
ce-Commander and Treasurer
Gordon Howell.
Adjutant.-Harry Schneider.
Chaplain.-Hilliard Williams.
After the election, the meeting pro-
ceeded under charge of Commander
Fort.
After the matter of local dues was
disposed of, Commander Fort ap-
pointed steering committee, which
will investigate and report on the
subject of ''Club Rooms and Dues.
This committee is composed of Harry
Williams, Evan Mathis, John G.
Hoist, John Westbrook, B. c. Hogue
and Harry Hawkins.
Other committees appointed were
as follows:
Constitution. = John G. Hoist,
chairman; Harry Hawkins, John
Wheatley.
Investigation.-B c. Hogue, chair
man; McCord Prather, c. E. Guerry.
Entertainment.-Dr H. B. Allen,
chairman; W. Rylander, E. r. Muir
ray.
Enrolment. Gordon Howell,
chairman; Harry Williams, T. NJ. Mer-
ritt, Jr., John Westbrook, Ray Bran
nen, R. Johnson, Geo. Baglcy.
HON Defense.-James A. Port,
chairman; Walter Rylander, Harry
Hawkins.
Club Rooms and Dues.-E. T. Ma
this, chairman; Dan Chappell, Jap
Pinkston, ], E. B. McLendon, pr. +,
A. Smith.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-10
N~N~(N(~ ~~~~~N~~-
WEATHER

For Georgia-Fair in north; local
showers and thunderstornas probably
tonight and Sunday in north portion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-08

SLAYER OF SPROUI,
WAS IN AUGUSTA

Richard johnson. the self-con-
fessed slayer Of James sproul of
Orono. who has been sent to the
Bangor State hospital for observa-
ton. according to Patrick H. Fitz-
gerald OF this city. Of the United
States employment bureau, now To-
Gated at Portland. formerly worked
In this city at the Cushnoc mill.
Fitzgerald. who is intimately ac-
quainted with Johnson. first knew
him when they worked together in
the Cushnoc mill in this city, about
nine years ago. their machines be-
ing opposite each other.
1t was at that time that John
son lost a finger. When Mr.. Fitz-
gerald first read the story Of John.
sons confession in the newspaper. he
did not realize that the murderer was
the man whom he had known so long.
but later coming across mention of
the missing finger. he knew that this
must be the johnson.
johnson was in Portland last Oc.
tooer and Mr.. Fitzgerald saw him
one day standing on a street cor.
ner. and stopped and had a chat with
him. johnson said he was visiting
some friends there and expected to
remain in town several days.
Then he was going back to the
mill In Orono where he had employ
ment. Mr.. Fitzgerald said tina,
johnson was one Of the most likable
men that he had ever met. He al
ways gave the impression Of being
OF a very mild disposition. he was
never rough in his language and ap-
parently had no bad habits.
I was greatly surprised when |
read his confession. said Mr.. Fitz-
gerald, for he was the last man !
would have suspected Of committing
a murder"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-08
ICEBORO

John Franklin passed Sunday with
his family at the bungalow.
A little Armenian girl at the camp
ground had the misfortune Sunday to
fall and partly dislocate one elbow
so the arm is now in a sling,
Mrs. A. H. Cole entertained her
son Robert and a party of friends
at her cottage last Sunday. He made
the trip from his home in Skovhe-
gan by auto.
Nathaniel Farley accompanied his
son Forest Farley Of Larone on an
automobile trip to Massachusetts, last
Monday. They were joined at Rich
mond by Mrs. George Yeaton and
planned to visit at South Lancaster
and Lowell. Mr.. Farley has a
daughter. Mrs. Pearl Durrell living ar
the latter place.
Miss Ruth Selleck and Mrs. F. w.
Galusha and son. Paul passed Tues
day at the campgreund.
1t is reported that the smallpox
patients are gaining rapidly and it
is hoped that no others will con-
tract the disease.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Holmes have
had a telephone installed at Over.
look. Their number is 1913.
Little Miss Christy Mockler of Chi.
ma Is visiting Mrs. A. II. Cole and
granddaughter charlens at the camp
ground.
Herbert Morrison has been laid up
Tor some time with bad burn on
the foot received from hot coal on
the railroad track. The wound is
somewhat better at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-08

form which IS usually accompanied ny
the bloom, of health and attractiveness.
That millions OF people are conscious
continued appearance in newspapers
and magazines Of many suggestions
proposing various remedies in food or
medicine or exercises, either OF which
might or might not be appropriate for
a given case.
Authorities. however. agree tina.
healthy nerve tissue is absolutely es-
sential to a strong. robust bedy and
a multitude of different symptoms.
more Immediately and generally result
in lack Of energy s!eeplessness. irri-
liability. depression, etc. which condi-
flesh. leaving ugly hoIlows. fiat chest,
bony neck and scrawny arms and legs.
Our bodies need more phosphate than
most Of them are able to extract from
opinions afirm that there is nothing
system that so effectively supplies this
Ss. sSSoa as as ssaahe
sold by B. e. Bither in Augusta and
good druggists everywhere.
The essential phosphoric food ele,
by the nerve cells should soon produce
a pleasing change in nerve energy and
hence increased. vitality and strength
with the burdens Of nervousness.
s sd normal weight with is attractive
fuilness and rudy glow Of health re,
places the former picture OF skin ami
IA :. sn:zs .auss e. ,ae 4sist 81
nervousness and attendant disorders,
owing to its tendency to increase
weight, one should watch the scales
while taking it unless It IS the desire
to put on fesh.-Adv.
auRS-15-S2-29 y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-08

The auto fire truck from cushnoc
hose house on Bridge street and Hose
? from the East side Of the river were
called out by a still alarm at 7.45
Thursday morning. but the crews Of
the two pieces Of apparatus found on
their arrival that there was no fire.
The cause of all the excitement was
that a house over on Greenleaf
street was being fumigated and that
while the fumigatiug material was in
operation the house had been closed
up. Some one living in the vicinity
OF the place saw smoke issuing from
under the shingles on the roof Of the
house, and thinking that the build
ing was on fire. telephoned in a still
alarm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-08
Death Of Former Searsport Resident
In Brookline

Mrs. Albert D. Mowry of Congress
street. received telegram on
Wednesday announcing the death ii
Brookline, Mass. of her aunt, Mrs.
Abbie Pendleton Carver. widow OF
Capt. Nathan P. Carver for many
years sailing out of Searsport Oh
foreign voyages. Mrs. Carver was
the daughter of Capt. Joseph Pendle-
ton. an old time master mariner,
and until the death of her husband,
spent many years at sea, visiting all
parts Of the world. For some tim
she had made her home in Brookline,
the home of her only son. Eugene T.
Carver, a well known marine lawyer.
Her only grandson, Lieut. Eugene p.
Jr-. is now on his way home from
France where he has been with the
First Pioneer Infantry. 1t was her
desire to live until he returned Mrs.
Carver fell last spring, and injured
her hip and from that time has
gradually failed. She was IS yea IS
Of age. Funeral services will be
held in Forest Hill chapel on Satur-
day at go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-08
C0c0anut Oil Makes
A Splendid Shampoo

II you want to keep your hair in
good condition. be careful what you
wash 1t with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries
the scalp. makes the hair brittle, and
IL very harmful Mulsified cocoanut
oil shampoo (Which is pure and en-
tireiy greaseless), is much better
than anything else you can use for
shampooing. as this can't possibly in
jurs the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with wa
ter and rub it in. One or two tea
spoonfuls will make an abundance Of
rich. creamy lather. and cleanses the
hair and scalp thoroughly. The lath-
er rinses out easily and removes ev-
cry particle Of dust. dirt, dandruff
and excessive oil. The hair dries
quickly and evenly. and it leaves it
fine and silky. bright. fluffy and easy
to manage.
You can get Mulsified cocoanut oil
shampoo at most any drug store. 1t
Is very cheap, and a few ounces is
enough to last everyone in the fam
lily for months-Adv.