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The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19
WOOD INAUGURATES
FIGHT ON HIGH COST

Lawrence, Mass, Dec. 17.--Law'
renee streets in which were staged
the textile riots of 1912, We're filed
today with thousands of mill workers
who cheered VIM. NJ. Wood. president
of the American WoSolen Company
here to investigate charges that Law
renee merchants had advanced prices
each time wages were increased. He
announced before o conference with
the changer of commerce that unless
prices in the retail stores were re-
duced he would set up large general
store which American Woolen Com
pany employees could buy at cost all
necesSaries from hardware to clio
thing and from soup to nuts"
The merchants claimed Mr. Wood
had been misinfrOmed as to prices in
Lawrence and protested against charg-
es of profiteering.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19
CRISP FARMER BOY
MAKES GOOD RECORD
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL AT TiF.
TON CLOSING THIS WEEK

Fall term examinations are being
given this week at the Second Dis
trict Agricultural School ut Tifton
A student getting IS per cent or
above in subject is excused from
the final examination and that sub
ject. Seven students were success
full in every subject and were per-
mitted to go to their homes for an
extra weeks vacation.
One Crisp County boy is among the
lucky seven. This is Jonathan Smith,
son of r. L. Smith, Cordele. He is at
home this week and is to be congra
tulated on such good work. The grad
ing is very strict and only good
student is able to pass without a
final examination. The others cX-
cused are Miss Eta Fitzpatrick. OF
Monroe county; Misses Jewel Bor-
oughs and Ozella Lawhorn and Mr..
Hubert Chapman, of Tiff County
Won Wilder and Bascom Belcher. OF
Grady.
School closes for the holidays on
Saturday, December goth, and opens
for the spring term Monday, January
9Th. The dormitorieS have been full
all the fall. Many applicants were
turned away in September because
OF lack of room A few new students
will be admitted after Christmas to
take the place Of those that Will drop
out.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19
STARVING NATIONS
MUST GET QUICK AID

Washington, D. &. Dec 17-4Starva.
ton faces from fifteen to twenty mil
lion persons in Central Europe out
side Germany unless Some quick
means can be- discovered for their
assistance, Herbert Hoover, former
food administrator said today in a
formal statement. Unless relief is
quickly furnished, he predicted a
breakdown Of sjlte government in
the countries affected and creation
Of another CesspOol like Russia"
To meet the situation Mr. Hoover
proposed that the great surplus OF
wheat and flour" held by the grain
corporation be sold on credit to Fin
land. Poland, Austria and other ma
tOns of Central Europe. The grain
corporation, he said could extend
the credits out Of the capital ii al,
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19
MARS KENNEDY HOSTESS

--5-
One Of the prettest and most de-
lightful parties OF the season was
+ That given by Mrs. d. Ed Kennedy
Yesterday afternoon at her home on
Eleventh Avenue.
The entire lower floor was thrown
together and artistically adorned
with asprofusion OF Southern smilax,
holly, Xmas bells and vases OF red
carnations, carrying out the color
motif Of red and green. Five tables
we're arranged for Bridge and three
for Rook Mrs. Hal Stoy made high
est score in Bridge and was present
cd beautiful hand painted hon-bon
dish. The Rook prize was dainty
cut-glass bud vase and was award
ed Mrs. Lee Ryals.
AT the conclusion Of the game,
Master Ed Kennedy dressed as Santa
Claus came in, and from miniature
Nmas tree presented unique favors'
tied in red crepe paper, to the guests
lys Fred Harder assisted the hos
tesWin entertaining.
A delicious salad course, sliced
turkey with cranberry sauce and
4. bot coffee. was served. Guests in
cluded; Mesdames Thomas Nesbitt,
Bailey Heard, A. H. Edwards, c. l..
Mcmillan, ]. r. Jones, Price Heard
Hal Stoy, T. E. Bradley e. l..
Kiker, Wellborn Clarke of Americus
D. Holmes, F. l.. Bartholomew, Seab
Hamilton Raymond Kelly, George
,1&hito, G. B. Wilkes Lee Ryals, Joe,
Espy, Fred Harder, Arthur Wheeler
Fred Cannon E. F. Tison, S. M.
Hunt, Edgar Fletcher, c. A. Crowell,
Leo Espy, Orbie Bazemore, Barney
Dunlap, Misses Annie Kate Fletcher
Lille and Mae Dunlap, Frances Cars
we'll, and the following friends who
came in for refreshments; Mesdames
o. NJ. Heard, A. c. Frasuer, Jerry
Slade, W. P. Filming Max E. Land,
]. X. Carswell, Misses Maize Craw-
ford and Birdie Bulloch
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19
WARES SCHOOL CLOSES
FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

Wares School for Boys closed the
fall session today. The last term has
been the most successful term Of tho
last six years. The school was filled
to its full limit with bright young
men representing seven counties. The
school opened the fall term on
September first and was taught the
full time. The attendance was almost
perfect, hence the best work was ac.
cOmplished.
There are twelve boys in the gra-
duating class for next May. The
spring term will open on Monday
January sixth 1920.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19

ing room where delicious hot chOco
late, cake and waters We're served
The attractive table had as central
decoration n beautiful arrangement
OF fruit nd flowers. Streamers Oh red
and green tulle reached from the
chandelier and terminated in fluffy
bows-candle sticks holding red
tapers which were placed at inter
walls completed the pretty appoint
ments. Mrs. Whatley was assisted in
entertaining by Miss Katherine
Whatley.
Guests were, Misses Mary Jane
Montfort, Elizabeth Slade, Sara Mae
slade. Frances Cover, Rosalie Fem
Willie Pearl Grubbs, Earline Nc
Kenzie, Evelyn Mcmillan, Emylee
Sheppard, Sara Sheppard, Mary
Clements, Alma Wheeler Whatley
Edna Wheeler, Master Isreal Roobin
Edwin Roebuck, James Ward, George
Hunt, George and Eddie Ort, Alva
Atkins, Earl Mckenzie. Charles
Frlsuer, Coney Cunningham, Perry
Wheeler and Joe Cannon.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
OUT OF BRITISH ARMY

Washington, noc. l&.-Thc dcmob'
ilza.;ion OF ten thousa Il Americans
who enlisted cary in tn VIZ with
the British amy, l!ed Cross records
show, has been completed with the
CXccE ton Of few still undergoing
treatment at the hospitals.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19
FOR LITTLE MISS coNEY

A delightful chiIdren's party was
that given by Mrs. c. B. WInatley
yesterday afternoon Cor nar l;ttle
dYaghter, Lydia Coney.
The living room, music room aud
dining room were artistically decorat
ed with holly sprays, Xuas bells
and roses.
The afternoon was happily spent
inA playing number of interesting
games and later partners were
drawn and all marched into the din
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19
SHORTY FORD TO HANG

Savannah Dec 17.-Shorty Ford,
the negro whose trial trans. .ferred
from Brooks county to Chatham
county, has created much interest
all over South Georgia, was today
sentenced to hang in the Jail in this
county on the 9Th OF February. He
was late last night convicted Of
criminally assaulting a white woman
in Brooks county in May 1918. The
verdict was guilty without recon-
mendation to mercy"
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19
EARTH SHOCKS
EXCITE MEXICANS
END OF WORLD DID NOT TAKE
PLACE

Mexico City, Wednesday, Earth
quake shocks at six o'clock tonight
caused some excitement following the
publication of numerous reports that
the end of the world was due today.
No damage resulted and there was
no disorders.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19

Mrs. G. T. MCLEOD Jr., of Pineview
is the guest for the week end OF her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W.. w. Hooks.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19

Attorney Richard Hines of Macon
was here yesterday attending to le-
gal business.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19

It's all right to aspire TO control
others. but have you begun with
Number One?
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19

George Wilkes OF Auburn is home
for the Christmas holidays.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19

Miss Martha Lasseter who is at
1enA!rg South Georgia College at
McRae will arrive tomorrow to spend
the holidays with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. J. G.. Lasseter.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19

tending Centenary College at Cleve-
land, Tenn, arrived today to spend
the holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. w. Hooks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hector Cameron
and little daughter, and Mrs. John
Hyde OF Jacksonville will be guests
during the holidays of Mrs. Fannie
Hyde and Mrs ]. T. Jones.
Miss Viola Stanford will arrive to-
morrow from Andrew College to
spend the Christmas holidays with
her parents, Rev and Mrs. T. b.
Stanford.
Friends Of Mrs. L. l.. Blackman
will be pleased to kno she is now
convalescing after an illness of two
weeks.
Miss Annie Bell Cain, assistant
trimmer in Roobin's Millinery de
partment, has gone to NOrcross to
spend the holidays with home folks.
Mrs. CIR. MCLEOD of Pineview was
visitor in Cordele yesterday the
guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
n. K. Ertzberger.
Sam McGhee of Atlanta is visiting
his sister, Mrs. NJ. Wakefield.
l.. A. Baldwin of Valdosta was in
the city today.
MI. and Mrs. Sidney Wells an
nounce the birth of daughter.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-12-19

ready possesses without call for
special appropriations by Congress.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-07-26
WINDING ONES BUSINESS.

A writer in the New York press,
discussing the Carson insult to
America, says:
'The United States will mind its
own business, but it will not aban-
don its Democratic principles, It's
humanitarian sympathies and its
international rights. Finally we
suggest TO Sir Edward Carson as
preliminary to his advising the
United States to mind dts own bust
ness that be advise Great Britain
to mind hf;r own business; TO stop
flooding this country with pro-
British propaganda and anti-Irish
propaganda and propaganda opposed
to everything that Great Britain is
opposed TO; to stop distorting news
and falsifyng facts and misinform-
ing our people as to the occurrences
of the world, to stop interfering in
our personal and domestic affairs
by plotting to control cables and
news associations and American
newspapers in her own interests and
to the disadvantage of our American
people AMI our American Govern
ment. Criticism, like charity, should
begin at home"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-07-26
PICNIC, EATS, PRIZES.

The annual picnic of st. Leo's
church will take place in Thornberry
Grove, one block east of termina-
ton of Highland Park car line, on
Wednesday, July 30. Festivities will
begin in the morning and continue
until late in the evening. Dinner is to
be served and also a delicious
chicken supper, la country style
which is undoubtedly a treat for
those dwelling in the city. BY way
of eats there will also be lemonade,
ice cream. soft drinks and steaming
bratwurst in abundance. Another
feature of the picnic will be the
awarding of THE st. Leo's Hope
Chest, valued at $500, which has
been on display for some time in
different places in the city. The
twenty prizes ON the 1919 combi-
nation book of st. Leo's will also
be awarded.
The Lachman band will furnish
the music for the occasion, while the
doll rack, cane rack, numerous prizes
and other amusements will lend life
to the occasion. All the income
realized from the picnic is to be
used towards the reduction of the
church debt. which is now fast de-
creasing.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-07-26
PUNISH CRIME.

The number of murders and
lynchings that have disgraced our
civilization has moved legislators in
many States which have abolished
capital punishment to urge that it
be restored as the penalty for
murder. We will not enter into a
discussion whether or not capital
punishment has been a deterrent.
We do not believe that the abolition
of capital punishment is the real
reason for the increase in murders.
We believe that one of the most
effective cures for crime is the
certainty OF punishment. There are
too many appeals to the "unwritten
law" Claims of self-defense, based
on the fact that the murdered man
reached for his hip pocket" tempo
rary insanity, which often is nothing
more than uncontrolled anger, has
turned many murderer loose upon
the community. Even in cases where
the murder was committed to COM
plete a robbery, or when a criminal
was resisting arrest, there has not
been that certainty of punishment
that would create a respect for the
value of human life. 1t is a motto
rious fact that the number of homi-
cides is larger in proportion to the
population m the United States than
in any civilized country in the
world. In Europe a man accused of
is seldom turned loose un-
less his defense is clean and un-
answerable. If the full penalty of
present laws was melted out to crimi-
halls, If even-handed justice was the
controlling spirit of our courts, It |
would be The most effective check
20 crime aside from the proper |
moral training of our youth. One
hing is certain, If the number of |
murders IL not to continue our
'ourts must make the criminal feel |
hat if found guilty he will certainly
'e punished.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-07-26
IGNORANT PROTEST.

In an illiterate letter. which
bristled with bad spelling and
garbled English, a woman who
signed herself Ruth Clancy" and
on her way to Bowling Green, pro-
tested in the Evening Post against
Irish independence, recognition of
De Valera and the trip of Messrs.
Walsh, Dunno and Ryan, OF the
Peace Commission. The writer said
she read her protest before three
societies OF the American Mechanics,
who are able to sit up and take
nourishmenS now that the war Is
over, and that she did this because
she was afraid the Post would not
publish any criticism of Irish
Catholics. Ruth and her class had
better take another course in the
little red school house. which they
claim to be sponsors for. before at
tempting u write intelligently on
any subject. and printers strikes
would be Gaily occurrences If they
had to handle that class of copy.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-07-26
VINCENTIANS.

Last SUNDAY morning the members
of the st. Vincent de Paul Society
made a most creditable showing at
st. Louis he'trands church. mem
BEES of the twenty-five conferences
assisting at the mass and receiving
holy communion in honor OF the
feast day of their patron saint.
Rev. Father Clark. o. p. was the
celebrant OF the mass and preached
the sermon, in which he dwelt on
the life and works of ST Vincent
de Paul and the shining story of
the society which bears his. name
This being the occasion of the first
general visitation of the Vincentians
to st. Louis Bertrand's, Father Clark
was most cordial and happy in his
words of welcome. On account Of
the warm weather the business meet
ing. usually held in the afternoon,
took place after the mass in
Bertrand Hall. President John A.
Doyle received the new members,
and the conference reports showed
that much charity work was being
done in all sections of the civ.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-07-26
MALICIOUS CALUMNY.

In some corners of the world
there are still people who look with
deep suspicion upon the Pope and
everything that he does. The people
have been taught to hate the Pope.
Like Senator Sherman, they only ex-
pose their ignorance or their malice
when they attempt to give a reason
for their suspicious; but the fact is
that prejudice has, been so deeply
implanted in them that they find 1t
impossible ID get rid of IL. 1t is all
the result OF early training. The
repetition Of old calumnies has made
an indelihle impression on their
young minds. We can understand
the suspicious attitude of so many
of those outside the church who
have been brought up to believe
hoary falsehoods about the Pope.
But we find it hard to believe in the
good faith Of an individual who
endeavors to spread calumny-no
matter what his training may have
been. He must know that 1t is
wrong TO propagate lies against his
neighbor., The cable informs us that
a member of Parliament in his ques-
ton as TO whether the British envoy
to the Vatican was to be recalled,
asked wheeler the Government were
aware that owing to the Pope's
hostility to the allies during the war,
several persons who had lost RED
latives in tie war were opposed to
the mission being maintained longef
Now this was a clear case OF pr6pa-
eating calumny-and calumny that
had been completely refuted time
and again-under cover of what was
apparently harmless question.
The Government representative re-i
piled that there was no confirma-
tion of the members implied state
was only a polite way
of telling the house that the member !
lied. The wonder is that he had the !
nerve to repeat lie that had been |
disproved 90 often and so complete |
ly. The Pope unfriendly to the al |
Hes! Ask Cardinal MERCER who suf-
tered for his patriotism more than |
any other friend of the allies. Ask |
the disabled prisoners who were re-
stored to their homes through the
good offices of the Pope. Ask the
ENJOYS who were sent to the Vatican
'or the war period by governments
hat wished to profit by every diplo-
matte breeze that might watt them
nearer to victory. And yet, at this
'tage a member OF Parliament can
tand in his place and ask question
which he knows to be based on an
lbsolute falsehood. 1t is only an
'ther evidence that there are those
Who refuse to see the truth. They
re deluded by error because they
want to be. And they SOW calumnies
ecklessly because they hate the
'ope morA than they love truth.
heir case is sad one; because
hey deliberately put themselves
eyond the reach Of assistance II
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-07-26
FOOLS OR KNAVES.


We had the pleasure of hearing
Eamonn De Valera, the President of
the Irish rt9ublic, deliver brief adj
dress the other day. and what par
ticularly impressed us was the calm,
unimpasslone presentation of Ire
lands claim to American support.
writes the editor of the True Voice.
There was no fierce denunciation
Of England. no appeal to hatred.
no fire-eatel's threat of bloody re-
volution. Evidently the President OF
Ireland is cool-headed, sane states
man who realizes to. the full his
responsibility on his visit to Amer
lea, and who will not give tongue
to rash utterances which may injure
the cause he represents. We have
been told that Representatives of
the United States Department of
Justice were present to hear the
address. If so, they found nothing
in it to violate the espionage act
or any other law of the land.
II may be true, as the papers
have reported. that in New York
and Chicago some persons who at
tended the De Valera meetings Kissed
and jeered the name of President
Wilson. Whether this were ill
advised friends of Ireland or men
who We're sent there to make it APP
pear that the meetings were dis
respectful TO the President is an
other question. Certain it is that
De Valera himself has no sympathy
with such sentiments, for he has
taken care to deny any responsible
ty for them. At public meetings,
which thousands attend, it is inn
possible to guard against the
presence OF fools or knaves. who
IAN attract public attention to their
mites.
There could be no more harm
III action 10y any friend of Ireland
n America today than the express
ion Of disrespect for our President
Il time when Ireland is seeking
he good will and sympathy of
america through De valera's ap-
'eals. We are we'll aware that
here are hot-heads and fire-eaters
mong men of Irish blood In Amer
"a who reckon little of consequences
0 the cause they hold dear. De +,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-07-26
FATHEg FELrEN,s JUBILEE.

The silver jubilee celebration in
honor of the twenty-fifth anniver-
sary of the ordination to the holy
priesthood OF Rev. Father Francis
Felten, pastor of st. Martins
church, came to a most brilliant and
happy close with the jubilee mass
and banquet to the clergy on Tues
day. The jubilee began Sunday
evening, when Rev. Father G. p.
Ratio delivered the principal ad-
dress, in which he paid a tribute to
the work of the jubilarian. The
Rev. Father Aemilian was master
of ceremonies and also delivered an
address of welcome. The Rev.
Father FeIten was presented with a
number Of gifts. He expressed ap-
probation in a address of thanks
and asked the united support of the
congregation in completion of work
started in St. Martins church.
Among the gifts were a purse con-
tanning more than $1,000, presented
by the congregation and friends; a
victrola, given by young women and
girls of the congregation, and pre-
sented by Miss Amelia Boegi; a
chest of silver, the gift of the men
Of the congregation, presented by
Ben Toenles; meat tray, the gift
of the young men and boys, and
presented by Simon Schwalk, and a
tea set, presented by women of the
congregation. Monday was for the
children of the parish, when a
pleasing programme was rendered.
At the mass Tuesday the sanctuary
and front pews were filled with
priests, nearly one hundred assist
ing. The dinner was most enjoyable
and crowned a jubilee that made
both pastor and his people most
happy. From near and far came
mementos and congratulations to
Father Felten.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-07-26
FATHER RODNIAN.

Great concern was felt in st. Louis
by the sudden Illness of the Rev.
Father B. ID. Rodman, S. j., the
well known President of st. Mary's
College. Kansas, and a native of
Kentucky. Father Rodman was on
his way home to give a retreat for
the sisters Of Charity at Nazareth.
and was stricken while at the ST.
Louis. University. For few days
his condition was rather serious, but
the good news has been received
that he has almost completely re-
covered.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-07-26
sPRING CHuCKEN SUPPER.

A fried spring chicken supper
will be one of the special features
of the lawn fete to be given for St.
Columba's church on Tuesday and
Wednesday, August and 6. Every
one who takes supper will be given
at least one-fourth portion OF a
good sized springer. Another
feature of the lawn fete will be the
presentation of a numbered ticket,
absolutely free. to everyone present,
emitting them to- chance on a
five-setted opal gold ring. but the
lucky person must be on the grounds.
Among other attraction will be some
very beautiful prizes and the combi-
nation book awards. including a
wrist watch, set OF silver
knives and forks. etc. Euchre and
lotto will be played each afternoon
and evening. beginning at 3 and
B o'clock. Ice cream and soft drinks
will be served. and the spring
supper will cost only
hirty-five cents.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-07-26
COMING EVENTS.

August 5--Annual picnic for Holy
Trinity church on Park grounds, St.
Matthews.
August 5.-Annual picnic and
chicken supper of Holy Trinity
church. st. Matthews, on church
grounds.
August and 6-St Columba's
annual lawn fete, fried chicken sup
per. euchre and lotto, church
grounds, Thirty-fifth and Market.
August St Johns lawn fete
and church festival on grounds. Clay
and Walnut streets, afternoon and
evening.
August 10--Field day of Twin
City League at Eclipse Park.
August 11-Moolight excursion OF
Hiberuian Social Club, ON Steamer
East st. Louis.
August 2S-29-30-Lawn fete of
st. Louis Bertrand's church, on lawn
of Bertrand Hall.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-07-26
GOING TO PARIS.

Very Rev. M. S. Ryan, C. M.
President OF Kenrick Seminary. and
Very Rev. William H. Musson. c. M,
President of st. Mary. Seminary at
Perryville. have been elected to at
tend the General Chapter of the
Congregation Of the Mission which
will be held in Paris, September 81.
Very Rev. Thomas O'Neil Finney.
c. NJ, will go with them. These
three priests will represent the
Western province of the Vincentian
fathers. and three other delegates
will go from the Eastern province,
of which Germantown. Philadelphia,
is the center.