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The Washington herald., 1919-04-23
TO LAUNCH FIRST
3-YEAR WARSHIP

Plans are being completed by the
Navy Department for the launching
April % at the Brooklyn navy yard
,f the B,ooo-ton battleship Tennessee.
he first Of the three-year building
program battleships to be completed.
The Tennessee Is Of the same class
Is the Maryland and idaho. already
sompleted- Though. her weight will
oe the same. as that OF her sister
'hips when she is completed. the Ten
1essee will be the heaviest ship
aunched by the navy in point of
Had weight-16.00o tons.
Acting Secretary Of Navy Roose-
welt will attend the launching eere-
monies The governors OF Tennessee
and New York are also expected to be
present
The Washington herald., 1919-04-23
''Pauneh" Uniform Cloth,
Jerry McMahon Arrested

New York. April 22.-Jerry Nc
Mahon. patroIlfng bis beat in Brook
lyn. say Il with his own eyes. The
young naen entered the tailor shop
as skinny as q scarecrow" and
emerged with a shape like Fattie
Arbuckie. HacMahon found several
yards of uniform cloth wrapped
about the 5aung sans equator.
The yor4s esa Who gave the
name of Jss "a, was arrested
on a burgaf shf. ga
The Washington herald., 1919-04-23

address on the various phases OF war
work that the clubs of the State have
Accomplished.
Charles L. Padgett, a retired car
penter, died this afternoon at his res
idence. 216 North Alfred street. after
a lung illness. The deceased. besides
lis wife. Is survived by three chill
dren. Mrs Marvin Herndon. Mrs. Al
liSSn c. Huliings and Frank Padgett.
The funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
AIRS. Margaret A. Power, 70 years
old, dieS yesterday afternoon at her
residence. q North Payne street.
severr, children survive. Her fun
erai win take place at 3 o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon.
The funeral >of Sebastian Mayer
who disd Sunday, took place today
from st. Nary's Catholic Church
Services wefe conducted by Rev. G.
+. Kelly. assistant pastor, and the
body waz shipped to York, Pa fol
bCrinl
The Washington herald., 1919-04-23

The report Of the activities commit
tee which drew up the plans for the
81 900 900 clubhouse, under the chair
manship Of Z. c. Graham. was read
by President Jos A Whitfield
The report read:
.pur commercial activities should
be broadened. better 70 serve the bus
iness interests Of the city.
.our, civic activities should Be
greater and co-ordinated with our
commercial interests.
1--WE should have much more and
very much better facilities for cur
The Washington herald., 1919-04-23
u. S. AVIATORS TRY
OCEAN FLIGHT PLANE
Naval Fliers Make Trial Trips in
The NC-2.

New York. April 22.-Naval avt-
ators today tried out the NC-2, one
of the flying boats which is preparing
to attempt a cross-ocean flight
shortly. The NC-2 arose and landed
on the water several times and then
arose to a considerable height. Only
a short time was spent In the air.
Sixty of the 103 destroyers anchored
in the Hudson will be placed under
the command OF Rear Admiral Charles
Pluniett. to act as a patrol when the
flight is staged.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-23
BISHOP WOULD GIVE
KAISER LIFE TERM
Cracking Stone for Churches De
stroyed Suggested as Punishment.

Boston, April 0.-Malking big ones
into little ones - q permanent occu-
patton for william Hohenzollern, erst-
while emperor of Germany. is the
recommendations Of Bishop Theo. 8.
Henderson. of Detroit.
Addressing the members Of the Bos-
ton Methodist Social Union at the
Peoples Temple, he declared that II
he had q voice in the punishment OF
the former kaiser he would have him
spend the remainder Of his life crack.
ing stone for the rebuilding OF
churches wrecked In the war zone
Bishop Henderson has recently re-
turned from tour Of Europe.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-23
Robh > Suspecs Freed.

New foTi fI.l 21.--I. Roy Tyler,
held % BreoIlyn on suspicion OF
harieF taken part in the robbery
and spufdef 10 an East Brooklyn
savings bank last December. was
discbar&ed n the county court to-
day, and later turned over to CIeve-
lano 1e-eetiNes. He is wanted for
bank sobbery.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-23
Rats Destroy Evidence,

St. Louis, April 22-'-The defendants
have been eaten by rats" the dis
trict attorney declared In petitioning
the court for a continuance in the
case OF the United States vs.. 3ss sacks
of -four.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-23
Bookbinders Demand $50
Week; Go ut on Strike

Raleigh, y. C.. April 22.-Book-
binders of the Raleigh union. forty
five in nuastkr, vent on strike to-
day n - - ~ employers to al
low z wag -case from 81 to $50
a week 10 M eysnen.
They der = proposal of the
employers srbitrate. Raleigh's S
three bin1e re all closed.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-23

Mrs. John L. Hagan, Danville, Va,
State president of the Virginia Fed
GRAFTON of Women's Clubs. will be
rendered reception at 4 o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon in Christ Church
parish hall by the Cameron Club, OF
this city. Mrs. Hagan will deliver an
The Washington herald., 1919-04-23

A large delegation of Scottish Rite
Masons left here tonight for Lynch
burg to witness comforting of de-
gree work on a large class of can
didates. The Alexandrians will re-
main over Saturday and witness the
exemplification of degree work on a
large class of candidates of the
Shrine.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15

Miss Ruth Walker and Mrs. Lau-
ra Poole, of Macon, are the guests
of Mrs. R. F. Poole, on Barlow
street.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
Sankey Type Hymns
"Hopelessly Vulgar"
Is View of Briton

I ONDON, June 14.-By the
IL Associated Press)-Hymns US
ed by Nonconformist churches in
this country were vigorously crit
icized at recent meeting here
of the Congregational Union by
Sir John Mcclure, authority on
music. Few of the tunes of the
"Sankey type introduced from
America" he asserted, even
reached the standard of "respec-
table mediocrity," and many of
them were "hopelessly vulgar"
He described as "pitiable dog
gerel" the hymn called Eight
The Good Fight With All Thy
Might"
A plea was made by Sir John
for Services of beauty" Re-
marking that the sermon had be-
come "the golden calf of the de-
nomination. he said their as
semblies for worship were too
often looked upon as mere public
meetings and their churches as
the lecture rooms of popular
speakers.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
MACON COUNTY.
FIEND UNCAUCHT:'
HUNTED BY 500

MONTEZUMA, June 14.-Evans
Harp, negro who escaped from the
Macon county chaingang two weeks
ago, from which time he has beer
engaged in q series of crimes both in
Macon and Taylor counties from rob-
berry to the most unmentionable, is
yet uncaptured, despite the fact that
a posse of 500 men and a score of
track dogs are securing the country
for him. A reward of several hundred
dollars, which is being daily increased
has been offered for his capture.
The crime for which he is mostly
wanted was committed in Taylor
county Monday morning about IL
o'clock, at the home of we'll known
whie family living near Rupert while
the young wife and infant child of
six weeks were alone, the husband
and father being several miles away
at work. The young mother is suf-
fering from wounds she received upon
many parts of her body in the strug-
gle with the brute wat choked her
into unconsciousness before gaining
advantage over her.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
SCRIPT DANCE ENJOYED
BY YOUGER SET

The script dance which was given
in the club room of the Shewg-J off
club on Friday night brought out a
crowd of young people who thorough
ly enjoyed the evening. A new jazz
band has been discovered at Ft. Val
ley which proved so popular with the
dancers that their services have been
secured for the various clubs which
have recently been organized for the
summer. Among those seen on the
floor were Lieutenant and Mrs. F.
A. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Head,
Mr.. and Mrs. Franc Mangum, Miss
Mabel Ellis, Miss Mary Sheffield,
Miss Clara Glover, Miss Ruth Coun-
ell, Miss Mary Dudley, Miss Annie
Ellis Miss Eugenia Parker, Miss Mary
Walker, Miss Katherine Hamilton,
Miss Gertrude Davenport, Miss Susie
Chappell, Miss Matte Lou Horne,
Miss Marian Creighton, Miss Sara
Britton, Miss Isobel Wheatley, James
Davenport, Earle Bolton, Henry
Lumpkin, Edward Mathis, Neill Ray,
Edward Ryals, Stewart Prather,
George Lumpkin, Ralph Lane, Brown
Zimmerman, Elton Parker, Junius
W. D. Harvey, Joe McMath
James Seig, George Holston and 9TH
erS.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
PRETTY PARTY GIVEN
FOR MISS LOVING

Miss Isobel Wheatley's heart dice
party yesterday was lovely compli-
ment to Miss Frances Loving who is
being entertained every day by her
friends preceding her wedding which
will take place on June 10. The tables
were placed on the vine shaded, flow
er decked veranda, where punch was
served during the game. The guest
prize was a crystal bottle filled with
perfume and the high score trophy
was also a perfume bottle. Present
besides the honor guest were Miss
Mary Sheffield, Miss Ruth Council,
Miss Clara Glover, Miss Mabel Ellis,
Miss Gertrude Davenport, Miss Annie
Ellis, Miss Geraldine Payne, Miss
Dorothy Cargill, Miss Margaret La
ney, Miss Queenelle Harold, Miss
Agnes Gatewood, Miss Orlean Ansley,
Miss Marjorie Brown, Miss Margue-
rite Everette, Miss Mary Frances
Lane, Miss Mary Walker, Miss Nellie
Worthy, Miss Mary Kate Sans, Miss
Mary Sue Chambliss, Miss Mary Rose
Brown, Miss Katherine Hamilton,
Miss Pauline Broadhurst, Miss Eu-
genia Collins, Miss Nell Hamilton.
PARTY ENJOYS PICNIC
AT MYRTLE SPRINGS
Miss Elizabeth Eldridge gave a
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
REPORTED IN HIDING
NEAR TALBOTTON.

TALB0TTON, June 14.-Evans
Harp, the escaped negro convict from
Macon county, who is wanted for as
saulting two women, one white
woman living near Ideal, is believed
to be hiding about five miles west
of here. Between 800 and 400 men
are hunting for the negro who has
led his pursuers over three counties
this week. The man-hunt, it is said,
will be continued until the negro is
caught.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
DINNER DANCE GIVEN
BY OFFICERS CLUB,

A small dinner dance to which
only members of their immediate
set were invited, was given by the
officers of Souther Field at the Of
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
Animals Strono Instinct.

Some animals are remarkable, in
deed, for the wonderful development
of love and devotion they possess and
show toward men. They are so acute
in the sense of their affections that
they seem to perceive the feelings of
their master in advance of his express
sions. Masters of dumb animals have
often been heard to declare that their
animals were quicker to detect in them
a spirit of anger than were their fel-
low men.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15


were in the city yesterday en- route
to Moultrie where they will visit
friends.
Mrs. ]. M. Goolsby has gone to
Watertown, N. Y, for a months Wis
it to her brother, j. M. Strong.
Mrs. w. S. kirkpatrick and two
children will leave early Monday
morning for Winner, South Dakota,
where they will spend two months
with Mrs. Kirkpatrick's mother and
other relatives.
Mrs. Wade Morris, of West Point,
is the guest of Mrs. W. R. Morris
on Church street.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Bailey left
last night for a stay of several
weeks at Hot Springs.
Mrs. George T. Niles and son of
Atlanta are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c.
o. Niles.
Miss Elizabeth C. Cobb left yes
terday for Brookfield, Conn, where
during the summer she will be pupil
and an instructor in the Greene
School of Music.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
AMERICUS SOCIAL EVENTS
Department Conducted by Mrs. H. Allen Office Phone 80;
Residence, 466.
delightful swimming party at Myrtle

delightful swimming party at Myrtle
Springs yesterday which was one of
the most enjoyable affairs of the
week. The party went out at 10
o'clock and after a swim in the pool
enjoyed an elaborate picnic luncheon.
Present were Mrs. J. G. Hoist, Mrs.
E. ]. Eldridge, Mrs. G. M. Eldridge,
Mrs. Nomdas White, Miss Marthena
Bivins, Miss Bess Bivins, Miss Doro-
thy Cargill, Miss Margaret Laney,
Miss Marian Mayo Miss Theone Webb
Mrs. A. B. Turpin, Miss Lois McMath,
Miss Elmer Bell, Miss Sara Sims.
Miss Mary Glover, Miss Anna Muir
ray, Miss Sara Kendrick.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15

Misses Eufa and Matte McNeill
were in the city yesterday en- route
to Moultrie where they will visit
friends.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
Trinidad Lizard Farm.

On the island of Trinidad there is
today a veritable lizard farm which
has all the equipment for the success
full breeding of these none too numer-
Gus members of the reptile family
which are now known to be indispens-
able to the sugar planters. In addi-
tion to this enterprise a wider search
Is being made for toads to help in
crease the worlds sugar output
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
MISS ESTES STUDYING ...-.. .--.
DRAMATIC ART IN NEW YORK


Friends of Miss Ellen Estes will
be pleased to learn that sh is most
delightfully."- located at the Studio
club, New York where she is studying
expression at the American Academy
of Dramatic Arts. Miss Estes evi-
denced marked dramatic talent last
winter when the appeared in "The
Tanning of A Shrew" here. Her
friends predict for her a brilliant
future.
Mrs. S. C. Collins, Miss Eugenia
Collins and James Collins, of Pitts
burg, are warmly welcomed to Amer
icus, their former home, where they
will spend the summer months.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
Best Work at Seventy.

Rosa Bonheur lii ,h d at seventy her
Horses Threshing Com" the largest
animal picture ever painted, and which
was sold for $4,000. In 1885, on her
seventy Irll birthday, she finished a
painting repi iesenting the historical
combat between two stations to which
Lord Godolphin invited his friends in
1874.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
CONGENIAL PARTY MOTORS
TO MYRTLE SPRINGS

Driving out to Myrtle Springs last
night where the party had the pleas
ure of swim in the pool and pic
mic luncheon were Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Burke, Mr.. and Mrs. C. o.
Niles, Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Fort, DR..
and Mrs. H. B. Allen, Mrs. Geo. T.
Niles and son, Florence, Billy and
James Fort, Mary Earle and Eliza
beth Allen.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
ficers' club last night.

ficers' club last night.
1t was announced that plans are
on foot for a dance at the Officers
club at an early date, at which the
members of the Sumter club will be
guests.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15
Rainfall.

The average rainfall on the earth
Is variously estimated at from 80 to 60
inches annually; ranges from 458
inches in Cherracongee, India, to zero
In the Sahara desert.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-06-15

Visitors to New York.
1t has been reckoned that New York
city has at least 100000 visitors day,
not counting commuters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02

rives in the United States next week
is expected as one Of the guests of
honor. Mr.. Galsworthy. who is one
of En- glands greatest novelists of the
day, will give splendid representa-
ton of English literature. 1t is hoped
that he will give a few moments read
ing from his own writings.
College women in the Department of
Agriculture will be the guests of the
Association of Collegiate Alumnae at
it's weekly tea, Wednesday afternoon,
from $50 to 6, at the College woman's
Club, 1922 l street. All graduates of
recognized colleges and universities
are invited. Miss Claribel r. Barnett.
librarian of the Department of Agrl-
culture. will be the chairman of
hostesses for the afternoon.
The regular monthly business meet
ing of the caVaI V braAch O the
Army Emergency Committee viii be
held tomorrow morning st 1880 at
the residence OF the chairman, Mrs.
Charles Carroll Waicutt, 1869 Wy
oming avenue,
A meeting of the infantry branch,
Army Emergency Committee, will he
held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
al the residence of Mrs. Liscum, 2119
Bancroft place.
An inteesting evening was spent at
b1a Quincy street in honor of Mr.. H.
Blondheim's eighty-seventh birthday
anniversary. He was the recipient of
many presents and kilograms. Dane
ing and singing were features of the
evening and refreshments were
served at late hour. Among those
present were Mir II. Blondheim. Mr..
and Mrs. j. Moser, Mr.. and Mrs S.
Breslau. Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Blond
helm, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Baer. Mr.. and
Mrs kretchell. Mrs. r. Blondhem,
MIS- j. X. Edwards. Mrs. A. Cohen,
Mrs. Diamondson. Miss d. Mcdonald,
Miss l.. Steinhart. Miss E. Bailey,
Miss G. Katy a. Breen. Miss b Jones.
Miss f. Cohen. Miss V Garner, Miss
j. Garner, Miss F. Blondheim, Miss L.
Amos, Mr.. =. Moser, Mr.. M. Cohen,
Mr.. j. Q. Amos. Mr., ]. Oscar. Mr. H
kaplan, Mr. W. Brown. Mr.. d
Glasco, Mr.. NJ Cohen. Mr. r. Blond
helm. Mr.. Z. Blondheim. Mr. A.
Rlondheim. Mr.. j. Blondheim and Mr.
Hardsty.
Mr. and Mrs. Sol Oppenheimer an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter Sylvia Fannye to Mr.. Ferdi-
nand Ney of Harrisonburg. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
PERSONAL NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac. Cans and. Miss
Rickie Cans leave tomorrow for Rich
mond, Va, to attend the wedding Of
Miss Nina Cans and Mr.. Henry
Obendorfer at the Hotel JEFF
ferson. The ceremony will take place
on Tuesday at II am. and will be fol-
lowed by a breakfast
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kahn announce
the engagement of their daughter
Esther to Mr.. Allan II. Fisher OF Bal
timore.
Miss Carlyn Stern and Miss Rose
Cohn OF Baltimore are the week end
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kann.
Mrs. Kann entertained the Wednesday
Bridge Club the past week at her
home
Mrs Almond Cerposs. who was the
guest of her daughter. Mrs. Alvin
Newmyer, for week has returned to
her home, in New York.
Miss Erna Eiseman of Atlantic City
is the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Rudolph
Behrend, of Keokuk street, Chevy
Chase. L. S4NJN
Mrs. julius Peyser was hostess at q
luncheon on Wednesday at her home.
on 18th street, in honor of Mrs. Joel
Hillman of Atlantic City. Covers were
laid for twelve.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Blum of the
Gibraltar have gone 10 Atlantic City
and New York for an extended stay
Mrs. Joel Hillman returned on Fri
day to Atlantic City after a weeks
stay in town at the Hotel Arlington.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. II. Michaelis of the
Woodley announce the engagement
Continued on Fourth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02

their niece, Miss Nina Cans, to Mr..
Henry Oberdorfer at the Hotel Jeffer-
son. in Richmond, at IL o'clock Tues
day morning. From there they will
go to Old Point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02
Kahn-Fisher ENGAGEMENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Kahn an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter Esther to Mr.. Allan II.
Fisher of Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02

Mrs. Almond Cerposs. who was the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Alvin
Newmyer, for week has returned to
her home, in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02

Miss Erna Eiseman of Atlantic City
is the guest Of her aunt, Mrs Rudolph
Behrend, of Keokuk street, Chevy
Chase. Ia s4ENN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Blum of the
Gibraltar have gone 10 Atlantic City
and New York for an extended stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02

Mrs. J. H. Page, Mrs. +. C. Marshall
and Mrs George s. Simonds and
daughters are at Craig Hall, Atlantic
City, for the spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Kahn announce
the engagement of their daughter
Esther to Mr.. Allan II. Fisher Of Bal
timore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-02

Mrs. Joel Hillman returned on Fri
day to Atlantic City after a weeks
stay in town at the Hotel Arlington.
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-27
EFFICIENCY IN WATER DEPT.

In connection with the election Monday it should not be forgotten that in addition to the election of city officials there has been referred to the voters of the city at this time the question of whether the act con- corning the superintendent of the va ter works of the city Cf Norwich shall be repealed.
 Two years ago througl action of tie legislature a law was passed providing that the superintendent of the wat department should remain ill office during competency, the move being in behalf of efficiency. It has been an office that has been made a political football for years, and as is the case with other offices the importance of retaining in office a man of qualifica- tions and one who is acquainted with the system and the duties is a mat ter which cannot be overlooked. It is in the interest of good government.
 At the recent session of the general assembly an effort to repeal the law received the approval of the legisla- ture but it was left with the people of Norwich to ratify the legislative &C., tion- If the electors of the city at the election next Monday by a ma jority vote ratify the action of the legislature the law will stand re- pealed and Norwich will go back to the changing the superintendent of the water department every time there is a political change in the court of common council. and as is too often the case regardless of the qualiica- tions or experience of the one ap- pointed.
 In behalf of the efficient adminis- tration of the office and the lifting of it from the political plum tree the law should be retained. which means that ratification of the repeal as passed by the general assembly should be refused. Why make a shirt here every year any more than in the superintendency of the gas and elec- trical department?
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-27
THE AVIAToRs' RESCUE,

Welcome indeed was the news that was sent around the world to the eff feet that Hawker and Grieve had been rescued from mid Atlantic and were safe and sound on the other side Of the ocean. It came at a time when practically all hope had been given up, when it was realized that if they had not been saved by some passing ship there was no chance of their being alive.
 As was realized the Sopwith ma chine had been forced to come down but while fate appeared to be against the success of their undertaking for tune nevertheless smiled upon them when the small tramp steamer passed their way and rescued them from J vatery grave. Because ocean going vessels are for the most part and cer- tainlv should be equipped with wire less little or no faith had been placed in their being picked up, but what lit He chance they had of being rescued by any other is pretty clearly shown by the fact that the Mary did not en- counter another ship to which it might convey the good news even by signal ing, and how remarkable the rescue was is shown by the fact that they were in the water, mere specks on the surface, but an hour and half and were seen, while the big American Scaplanes on the surface off Massa- chusetts and the Azores could not be located by vessels that were search irg for them.
 It was certainly a delightful ending 10 a courageous and risky undertaking and will doubtless mean greater safe guards if they ever attempt such a flight again.