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The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13
ABOUND Rlijiiji.i'j. TIE WORLD
WITH THE AMERICAN
RED CROSS. .a
W. At Saloniki. IAN

The veritable mountains of relief
supplies turned out by the millions Of
chapter workers during the war
made the American Red Cross one OF
the biggest manufacturing concerns"
i'm the world, with great warehouse
space at scores of strategic points all
around the globe.
One of the biggest distribution CEN
tiers was at Saloniki, Greece, and in
this picture Bulgarian prisoners of
war are seen there unloading Red
Cross cargo of 1900 boxes from a
French transport. At the right is
seen one of the American Red Cross
camiOns, fleets of which were used in
rushing relief to points where the sut-
fering was greatest.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13
ONE SAFE WAY

IL the larger land owners and bust
ness men in Cordele and Crisp county
desire better conditions for next
fall, hey should go at diversifica-
tien program now. 1t will be too late
after Christmas to pitch the crop
next year. We have great army of
floating labor now drifting from the
farms because satisfactory results
have not been attained during the
past year. A weather hindrance can
be. charged to no man, but the
larger farmers and business in gener,
Lean be charged with failing to
direct crops to profit for the tenant
The man who does the work means
all. If he fails to profit, the land
owner will also, and business III
general suffers thereby
1t is everybody's interest they di-
versification be urged for the com
ing year The farm tenant who has
lost all in his efforts the past season
has it in his mind now that he viii
never farm again When he goes tC
town and tries buying all his family
consumes in food supplies. he viii
be ready to TO go back to tn,
farm next year. What we wan
and what the country needs is ;
steady. industrious element on the
farms that will stick. The in
ducement is the final deciding
The indusement is the final deciding
point. If the crop Is pitched so it vii
net something. the man who does tn
work: generally speaking will b.
there when the call comes.
We owe our tenant class the dut,
of laying out the crops. We arr
bound to remain close enought to SCI
that a safe start is made in the foo
crops that can be sold. We need onl,
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13

"A ship load Of mutined sailors are
credited with carrying cargo OF
war supplies to Fiume. italy is per
mitting situation to develop which
promised strained relations, at least.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13
HIS DANCING DAYS OVER

Lew Dockstader, veteran minstrel,
is reported critically ill. His "dancin
days" are probably over and wide
world will be sorrowful.
Lew Dockstadcr is one of the last
survivors among the star performers
in old-time negro minstrelsy. In the
days when this form of entertain
ment was at the height of its popular
ity he toured the country season af-
ter season at the head of his own
troupe. or in association with other
famous minstrels, such as BILLY"
West. George Wilson and the late
George Primrose.
Dockstader was one of the most
original and artistic OF all black
face comedians and also one of the
most popular His greatest success
was gained as mOnologuist and as
singer of comic songs. In the latter
years of his career when the popular
ity of the minstrel shows began to
wane. he took to the vaudeville stage
and became one of the best-known
performers on the big time" circuit.
Dockstader was Yankee. When
boy in Hartford, Conn, he played III
amateur minstrel shows and danced
clogs. In 1873 a lot of Hartford boys
organized minstrel show, Of which
Dockstader was. the principal funny
man. One day Harry Blooddgood, the
proprietor of variety show came
to see their performance. He was in
seach of recruits. He marked down
DGckstader and after the perform
ance offered him $5 a week and ex-
pences to join his company.
Dockstader at the time was II
years old. After short season with
Bloodgood he joined Whitmore and
Clarks ministries, an organization
which toured the New England
States and Canada and in which
every performer regardless of merit,
was paid $15 a week and was expect
ed to double in brass
Dockstader left the company after
two seasons and brought a variety
theatre in Hartford. which he ran for
five months with great success, and
| then took his brother to California
There he lost his money and joined
Harry Sargent's New Orleans min
strel Sargent took Modjeska on the
road and left his minstrels stranded
in Sacramento. Dockstader was shy
S99 in salary. and it took him yeaI
to reach home again His brother hay
ing died, he took a partner. and they
started out as the Dockstader bro
Tiers" They did double 'patter ant
singing" act, attired in white duel
i trousers. dress coats and high oil
i hats. They took their act over II
Kerrigan's variety theater. in Jerse,
City. and stayed there nine MONTH
until Harry Miner engaged them a
$50 a week. when the London Varie
ties took them away at 5000 a week
The Dockstader brothers then wen
up the ladder of fame rapidly ant
during the season of 1SS0-Sl the,
I Joined the Carncross Minstrel com
pany and the next year went will
= sae'seslv The following season the,
4 steady rail- dry SedSyn w1tfon @-A~@--
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13

Physicians say President Wilsan
must stay out of his work for an in.
definite time. His mind is in the fight
against his republican enemies all
the time.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13

There viii be rigors a plainly for
I 7 those Germans who had part in the
capture o fRigabe fore they have
~ ended their new way.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13

statutory retirement, born in New
York City, Ga years ago today.
Prof. William Ripley, head of
the economics department at Har'
ward, born at Medford, Mass, 81
years ago today.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13
ONE YEAR AGO IN THE WAR

Cities of Laon and La Fere captur-
ed by the French.
British crossed the sensee Canal,
taking many German prisoners.
President Poincare made Premier
Hughes of Australia a grand officer
of the Leogion of Honor.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13

Republican enemies of the peace
treaty held the senate all Friday and
part of Saturday with strong as
saults when there were no dcma.
Gratis and as few as six republicans
at time to hear the speaker peal
forth.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13

1t would be sensible thing to put
!. w. W's out of the steel strike With
that element gone. the whole thing
would lose its charm.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13

Here is luck to that Flying par
son" on his return trip. record of
200 miles in "a hours is not bad
'~ ong,anplenty fast.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13
OFFICIAL ORGAN CRISP COUNTY.

Sugar cane is coming finer than
ever. The past week of warm weather
have, brough the crop out till it is
fine indeed.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13
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The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13

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The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Mai Gen Thomas II. Barry, L. s
\, who today reaches the age for
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13

interchangeable rubber heels have
been invented that can be attached
to shoes and replaced when worn by
means of metal fasteners. permanent
ly installed.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-10-13

The first great entire steel bridge
in the world was that built by Gen.
William Sooy Smith across the Mis-
souri,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
NEW SPEED RECORD
 BY PLANE REACHED
Machine Attains Speed of 163 Miles Hour, Climbing
 10000 Feet in , Minutes
By Asseeiated Presr

Washington, February 2S.--Establish- ment by an built and de- signed airplane of what officials believe are new worlds records for speed and climbing ability was disclosed today with receipt by the war department of results of preliminary tests of ma chine constructed at Ithaca, N. Y. Tn the tests the plane attained an officially timed speed of 163 2-S miles an hour and climbed 1O.oOO feet in 1 minutes and g seconds.
 The best previous climbing perform aHce, according to war department rec ords, was 10000 feet in a little more than six minutes,
 Reliable statistics covering the best speed made by late models of foreign planes are not available. but officers of the air service were confident the rate of 2.72 miles a minute made by the American machine set a new record
 The new plane, except for diminishe ed wing span, was described as not diff fering widely from the common type of single-seated biplane. The wings meas ure only 26 feet, or six feet less than the small Spad machine The motive power is a 300-horsepower Hispano- Suiza engine. The machine, full loaded weighs 2050 pounds and has a speed operating period of three hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
SQUABBLE DELAYS
 WORK OF GERMAN
 ASSEMBLY SESSION
Discussion National Army Bill Prevents Even Begin ming of Debate on New
 Constitution
By Associated Press

weimar, Thursday, February 2L-The discussion of the national army bill in the national assembly and a squabble lover personalities that occurred this morning so greatly delayed the proce- dure of the assembly that it was unable even to begin the discussion of the new constitution, consideration of which had been set for today and the two days fol- lowing.
 It was thought tonight that the consti . tuition would come up tomorrow.
 The assembly ended the morning ses- sion with a recess which was to have lasted until 3:30 o'clock, but it was 4 o'clock before the body actually reas- sembled.
 It then took up the bill for the enact ment of the transition law, which pro- vides broadly that the powers once vested in the emperor shall devolve upon the minister president, that the powers of the former Bundesrat shall be lodged with the Senate and those of the for mer chancellor with the ministry.
 Speakers from every part of the coun- try talked at great length to nearly empty house the greater part of the members either having gone home or re- mainng in the lobbies.
 President Fehrenbach had had enough with the morning session of the assem- bly and when the recess came he handed over the duties of the presiding officer to Vice President Conrad Haussmann and disappeared for the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
LODGE SOUNDS WARNING
 RY Assaciafed Press

Washington, February 2S. - Senator Lodge of Massachusetts solemnly warned the American people today to carefully weigh the examination of the league of nations as presented to the peace con- ference at Paris and to insist upon it's fundamental revision. Speaking in the Senate, the republican floor leader de- clared his conviction that instead of safe guarding the peace of the world, the league as now planned would engender misunderstanding and strife.
 The Massachusetts senator vigorously opposed the plan and made specific recommendations for amendment. He de- clared as now drafted the constitution would contravene the Monroe doctrine, strike at American sovereignty, involve America in all foreign disputes. substi- tute ationalsm for nationalism, and be of benefit principally to Europe.
 Expressing complete sympathy with the popular demand and efforts toward an agreement for world peace, Senator Lodge said he was not prepared to say there could not be concert of the na tions to safeguard against war but he insisted the agreement for such a con cert should be drawn up calmly and de- liherately when the world was at peace and not hastily when war existed.
 Senator Lodge who is expected to be chairman of the powerful foreign rela- tions committee in the next Senate which will act on the peace treaty and any plan for a league of nations, was gwen close attention by senators end crowded galleries. He urged that the na. tion think well before departing from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
WANTS AMENDMENT


 Washington, February 2S.--Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin, republican, in an address late today in the Senate pre- dicted that the American people would insist upon basic amendment of the proposed constitution of the league of nations. He said he was in favor of leag gue if it did not abridge the sov- ereignty of the United States and sug- gested that as the league is an ex- pertinent, it's life be limited to 10 years with provision for extension if the plan proves a success.
 Many articles of the leagues tenta- tive charter were approved by Sena- tor Leenroot, but he vigorously op- posed others, especially those for re- ciprocal territorial guarantees and for mandatories. Dsagreeing with most republican critics, Senator Lenroot said the disarmament provisions were optional and he expressed the belief that they would not result in con- siderable reduction in armament. He concurred in the view of other critics that the United States would be out voted in the league.
 Attacking the territorial guaranty section, Senator Lenroot declared not only might it require use of American forces throughout the world. but # also would prevent the people of a na- ton seeking greater freedom through revolutions.
 we become a party to every little quarrel in Europe and contribute American boys and American money to stop it." he said. 'No such obligation should be imposed upon us. The Euro pean nations should be primari- ly responsible for the peace of Europe and the United States for peace in the western hemisphere.
 .If there had been a league of na- tions that this proposed constitution at the time of the revolutionary war. there never would have been United States: there never would have been a Star-Spangled Banner. We should still be one of the dominions of Great Britain, for France could not have come to our aid"
 Declaring he would gladly vote to ratify, a league having the fullest powers consistent with our own in- terests and safety" Senator Lenroot said the President should have com plete views of the Senate. as the treaty ratifying body. and the American peo- pie so that he may suggest amend ments in the charter upon his return to France
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
SUITS FILED

Mary Hawkins. John Sterling and Ern- est Harris each filed separate suit for S1O0O damages in the circuit court yes terday against JosephtI.. Wood man ufacturer of Mar" Cola. a new bever- age They allese in the complaint that on December } they sampled the new beverage and that it ''proximately caused them to become sick and sore, made them suffer great physical and mental anguish, put them to the expense of medical care and treatment, and rem dered them permanently less able to earn money" A-rf8 Sf
 Other suits filed were: George Free nan vs. Frances Brantley and c. w. Drew $30o0 damages claimed for alleged personal injuries received by plaintiff S wife on July % 1918. when she was struck by defendants car.
 Walter MctIale vs. Republic Iron and Steel company, 5000 damages claimed for alleged personal injuries received by plaintff' minor son while in the employ tof the company. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
Knights of Columbus
 to Initiate Class

Birmingham Council No. 635, Knights of Columbus, will hold special intia- ton tomorrow al the Knights of CO., lumbus hall on Third avenue. A large class of candidates are in waiting and the degrees will be conferred by a specially selected team. Visitors from the several sections of the state will attend the meeting, as well as a num- Der of prominent members of the order from other states. Acting Grand Knight P. H. Linnehan will preside in the ab- sence of T. J. Crittspden, who is on a vacation.
 The candidates wiii assemble at the hall at 9:3O o'clock tomorrow morning, and at 10:30 o'clock the council will attend St. Paurs church in a body, where mass will be celebrated. After services the initiation will be com menced. Luncheon vii be served by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
Fountain Heights Church Installs Motion Picture
 Outfit for Departments

The Fountain Heights Methodist church, of which the Rev. William Gra- ham Echols is pastor, has installed a motion picture protector, stereopticop and reflectoscope in the church, ana this combined outfit is to be used to present motion picture slides and also opaque objects. in connection with the Sunday school, the department of religious education of the church prayer meeting, Epworth league, Mis- sionary society, the centenary work and in all parts of the church work where it will be beneficial.
 The machine has arrived and been tested and has been found to be per feet and those interested are invited to visit the church and inspect it. The Fountain Heights Methodist church is the first church in Birmingham to iis- stall such an equipment, although II has been used with marked success in many of the larger cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
OPPONENTS TRAIN GUNS ON LEAGUES
 CONSTITUTION IN
 SENATE SPEECHES
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ter plan, the senator said "the burden of proof was upon the shoulders of the league advocates.
 criticism does not necessarily mean hostility" the speaker said. If it is possible to have a league which will substitute the pen for the sword we most certainly want it.''
 The conclusion to be derived from the Presidents Boston speech, the New Jersey senator said, was that Europe today is a seething cauldron and the nations will be at each other 's throat within a generation unless we prevent it and that none of the na- tions of Europe trust each other. but that all trust us."
 Are we to join such partnership% the senator asked. "The role of peace maker in such combination is indeed one to be seriously considered"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
Mrs. Charlotte Smith
 Dead at Selma Home

Selma, February Special )-Mrs. Charlotte Smith, widow of the late G.. Waring Smith, died at 7:3o this even ing after an illness of several weeks Funeral services vii be held at , D. m. Saturday from the residence of k. w. Huston Surviving are a sister. Mrs. Mamie Goodman. of Mobile; brother, Judge Peter J. Hamilton, United States judge in Porto Rico, and the follow ing children: Mrs. R. w. Huston. C.. Bowie Smith, Mrs. Virginia Smith. Miss Maggie Smith and Miss Mamie Smith, who is en route home from Porto Rico. The deceased was the grandmother of Lieut.. Waring Smith, who lost his life in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
FEATURES FOR SING
 PROGRAMME SUNDAY

Tomorrows community sing at tho Jefferson theatre will be directed by Mrs. Robert Lawrence and among the features will be a solo by Mrs. D. E.. St Clair. soprano, and solo by r. B.. Chandler, flutist.
 k Mrs. St. Clair is recent acquisition to Birminghams musical life. She has been heard once or twice in church but her community sing appearance win be the first opportunity music lovers in general will have of hearing her. She is said to have an uncommoniy beauti- ful voice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CASES TRIED BEFORE
 JUDGE ABERNETHY

The case of J. W. Sims. accused of embezzlement, was heard before Judge H. B. Abernethy in municipal court yesterday, and he was discharged.
 Two cases coming under the compulsory school attendance law were heard by Judge Abernethy. They were against Thomas Todd and Nose Armstrong, all leging that they had failed to enroll En- ma and Mary Todd and Henry Arm strong, respectively.
 The defendants produced doctors cer- tificates, stating that the children were too ill to attend school and the defend- ants were released after a good lecture from the judge on the necessity of send ing their children to school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
Natures Remedy for Blood
 Troubles

The purifying and curative proper ties of Natures great remedy have made "S S. s. for the Blood house. hold saying Thousands today enjoy ing perfect health owe their recovery from blood or skin diseases to this uni versally used blood purifier. s. S. s. is made entirely from roots. herbs and .barks, which possess cleansing and healing ingredients You cannot be well when your blood Is impure; you Hack strength and energy natural with health; your complexion becomes pale land sailow; your vitality is weakened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
U. c. T. COUNCIL TO ELECT OFFICERS AT
 MEETING TONIGHT

The United Commercial Travellers will meet tonight at Fraternal hali TOT the purpose of holding their annual election or officers.
 The meeting vii be called to order at 7:30 o'clock There will of course be some reports for the past year, and some surprises from this source can well be anticipated by the members.
 The side line stunts for this meet ing have not been made public. but 1t is understood that there will be some thing doing of exceptional interest to the membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
s. s. s. Greatest Blood Remedy
 Gives Results When Others Fail

When waste or refuse matter, wnicn Nature intends shall be thrown orr l; left in the system. it is absorbed intl the blood and boils, pimples. rashe1 blotches and other eruptions of skin appear.
 s. g. S. goes into the circulation al removes every particle of blood tai or poison of every character. All sk diseases and eruptions pass away, ar the smooth clear skin. glowing WI. health. shows that the body ts be1nv nourished by rich, pure blood. RheuI matisnn. Catarrh. ScrofuIa, ContagiouI Blood Poison, all are deep-seated blood disorders, and for their treatment noth ing equals s. s. s. Get S. s. s. at anl drug store. If yours is a peculia' case, write Medical Adviser. 44S Swif laboratory. Atlanta. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
Deal Sawmills Go.
 of Tuscaloosa Files
 Incorporation Papers

Montgomery, February 2S.-(Special.) Papers of incorporation for the Deal Sawmills company, headquarters at Tuscaloosa, were filed with the secre- tary of state Friday. The authorized and paid-in stock is s100,000. The in corporators are: S. E. Deal and H. B. Wood of Tuscaloosa, W. w. Deal Of Buhl U. NJ. Batchel of Montgomery and others.
 The Houston Grocery company of Hartford, Geneva county, also filed pa pers with the secretary. The author zed and paid-in capital stock is $2000 |C. L. Newton and others are incorpor- ators.
 Another concern to file papers was the Parrish Sawyer company, head quarters at Samson, Geneva county The authorized and paid-in stock is $3O00 B. B. Sellers, A. V. Sawyer and others are the incorporators. ...,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
February Expenses of X Government Only Half
 the Monthly Average
By Associated Press

Washington, February 2S.Cessation of war activities permitted the government expenses in February to drop to little more than half the rate for the past three months. Liquidation of war contracts following passage of the bill clearing the way for this action, is expected to swell expenditures in March. however.
 With the last two days expenses not yet tabulated reported it's outlay in Feb ruary at s1,065, eco, GOO which may be in creased to approximately s1,150, 100000 by final reports. Approximately $942,OO0,WO went to pay the governments war bills and S115, GOO as loans to allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
MAN BOUND OVER;
 WOMAN DISMISSED

Hattie and Samuel Simmons were given preliminary hearing yesterday after noon before Kenneth Charlton. United ceiving property stolen from interstate shipments. The woman was discharged while the man was bound over to the grand jury under s500 bond. It is alleged that these defendants had received some lard and other groceries which had been stolen from cars on the Atlanta, Brming ham and Atlantic railroad. -~--