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' A great ware of patriotism seemed spread over Old Dooly Tuesday touching practically every individual within her border. The first thrill came with the sound pf the whistle at seven o’clock, the hour appointed for the work of reg istration to begin. The faithful reg istrars were at their posts feud it was well that they were for there was no reluctance evinced by the men who awaited them, on the contrary they seemed eager, to offer themselves in response to the call for service to their country. ' The most spirited registration of the day took place in the early morning. In fact for a time the force 'of registrars in this district * was inadequate to the need and those seekipg to register were forced to wait their turn before they could ob- 'f tain thefittfp blue slips of paper so 'V .insignificant in appearance yet- of V such import to those whose names they boreR^-a symbol signifying that ‘they are no longer subjects of their Wills and inclinations but the na- . tion’s instruments to*be used as Un- ■ cfe St m may see fit in the protection and'aeSfense of the nation’s interests. : , AstKe-fil triotic w’otncn stood ready to bind their arms^with a band' of honor dis tinguishing them as liyal subjects. -. At 9:30 o’clock a great crowd as. sertibled in the park for the flag rais- ■ ing arid exercise, that attended. The ■ sounding of the reveille was the tig-' nal for the beginning. A group of- young women and girls with floating "flags and flying ribbons sang America with much feeling. Forming them selves into a double line they then . marched to the center of the street where the stately flag staff had been previously reared. Col, Watts Pow ell then read in a roost impressive - manner flat lovely and appropriate r- / little poem,^"The American Flag," 1 whicli has-come to mean so much in theqe troublous times. At this time amid enthusiastic chc&ps the slender ebrd attached to .the great flag was slowly drawn and gradually tha’mag- .••^••mfleent emblom of red, white and ! blue was borne upward. ‘ Misses Mit- tie Wallace and Gladys) Davis who la bored so untiringly to secure the flag fund were honored with the privilege of drawing the cord. The other young > ’ women, now circled about the base l of the pole from which the flag was V fluttering, sang “The Star Spangled V Bonner.” Some credit is due one of the town's colored citizens for the 'successful hoisting of the flag, for as i it went up it3 folds were caught by a wire and it was Adrian Brown who with an agility akin to that of the hu man fly mounted the pole and loosed the banner letting it unfurl in the breeze. A wild shout went up from the) crowd when the great flag floated majestically over their heads.. Col. , Watts Powell then introduced the speaker of the morning, Rev. W. L. Wright. In introducing Mr. Wright Mr. Powell paid him a most beauti- . ful tribute ns a minister of the god- pel and loyal citizen—a tribute which ho richly deserves, Standing above the crowd the speak ' er who seemed to bo baptized with a spirit of patriotism, thrilled hisjiear- i ' ers with an eloquent and earnest ap peal for a union of hearts and loyal- \ - ty of purpose in this hour of danger j to our hpmes nnd country. .- f. At the noon hour a luncheon was ,V served the registrars by the ladies. I The various dishes -that constituted ~ the menu had been prepared nnd sup- Lv plied by a number of the ladies of the town. All were delightful and great- ly enjoyed and appreciated by those who partook. . One dish that showed especial care in its preparation was , used as a central adornment for the - table. This was a fruit salad arrang- od on a large platter, a striking re- production of Old Glory, the red , ,stripes were fashioned of cherries and white fruits were-used for the white, the blue field was there with Its stars. It was the work of an at- •tat, one not only skilM in the use or linos and colors but ohe highly pro ficient in culinary abcomplishmen - Well. '■ ’ Many courtesies- were shown th- regjstrars apd ladles assisting! amen; ’reshing drinks fron REPORT OF COMMITTEE 0 MORAL AND SOCIAL H Made at the Cordele District ( once at Ashbura. Is aV We can onlyjeam morals cial reforms from Jesus Christ.' We have come to know our moral and social'ditties because we know Him. Whatever progress we have made in our moral and social life must be at tributed to him. - . We rejoice in the progress which has been made in Georginthis year, ip Temperance and Sobriety. Georgia’s recent bone-dry law has been a very great advantage to people. This committee desires that the Cordele. District Conference go on record as' If there is any one thing about which women are more concerned than' any other just at this time it is ho wto prevent Die waste of anything that can be used as human food. For this reason these canning demonstra tions that are being held by Miss Wood, the county agent, .are being very largely attended. A most successful demonstra tion was conducted at Flnehurst last Thursday and tojlay the women of Unadilla have arranged for a simi lar meeting. These Women are malt ing it possible by the effort they have put forth to have these demonstra tion held, fbr the instructions in can ning to extend to a great many who would not otherwise have this oppor- f ; tunity. A- ’ A demonstration will be held in bono dry Taw throughout'our entire territory. We call attention to. the desecra tion of the Sabbath which is too prev alent in this entire section. In a number of places in our district the law of the state and the law of God are openly, violated by the' buying and ;tercd, a group of pa- i selling of cold drinks, cigars and oth- ’ —-- t - : - J er things on the Sabbath day. This violation of the law; not for the ne cessities but for the luxuries of life, ought not to exist in a country where a majority of the people are members of the Church of Chris .t We deglore another form of Sab bath .desecration which is found at our places of amusements—such as picqjc 'grounds and swimming pools. These places have grown in number and- popularity within the last few years, and have become hurtful to the Moral and.rcligious life of our people. . Your Commftte- feels that thig is an opportune time for the Church to call her. members to a sensible and inexpensive expenditure of money (n the matter off dress. Many qf-our girls, on account of the high cost of living will be greatly embarrassed if not kept away from college during this awful war, if. the girls of wealth ere not willing to set the pace in sim ple and inexpensive-dress. - The appeal of our great president has gone outto all the country to con serve our wealth apd to produce more fod. This scene to.be a propitious time for the church of Christ to put into practice 'more plainly than ever before the lessons* of faith, .courage and economy which she learned from Him. Is not this a day above all days in our generation when the members of the church should become serious and cease to spend so much money for pleasure, and show the country how calm and confident we can be in thiq dark hour of our nation's perils. By remembering that the Lord of Hosts is still with us, and the God of Jacob is still our refuge, we may be able to quiet the nerves of the busi ness world, thereby saving our coun try from panicky conditions, and making the people to know that we have been with Jesus Christ. J. P. DELL, Chairman. MRS. MARY JOHNSON IS FIRST WOMAN IN GA. ASSOCIATION w Savannah, June.—Mrs. Maty John son of Brunswick; has been elected member of the Georgia Bar Associa tion and the long fight which has been conducted against the admission of women into that august body came to an end. ■ . : «- — —T — c.emunBirauon win DO hem in urging tha striqt.enforcement of the this city on. next Wednesday after- noon, June 13th at 2 o’clock. The meeting will be held in Central Park and- all the ladies of the town, com munity and county are/>.dially invit ed to be present Mist,; ,'ood wishes that all who so desire will take part in the demonstration. \Those who wish any information in regard to the work ( to be done should see^h* call her over the phone. It is to he hoped that the women of the town will co operate with'Miss Wood in making the demonstration a success. PRAYER SERVICES IN THE AF- TERNOONS AND EVENINGS THIS .WEEK. PREACHING TO SIN SUNDAY MORNING. 77 * ' INFORMATION ABOUT . - RED CROSS WORK ITS IMPORTANCE AND SOME OF THE RULES GOVERNING LO CAL ORGANIZATION. eOPPEDCE CHANGE.! COUNSEL HAVE ON COUNTY WILL GO TO TRf FIRST “NEGLECTED WIFE 1 * EP ISODE OPENS AT; THE DESOfO Beginning Monday, June 11 Ruth’Roland, one of the. moat pop ular stars ut. the motion picture screen will appear for the first time in her new serial, “The Neglected Wife" at the DeSoto Theatre Mon day, June 11, “The Neglected Wife" is a thrill ing story dealing with the complex problems of married life and baaed on Mabel Herbert Umeris famous novels “The Journal of a Neglected Wife” and "The Woman Alone.” The fisrt episode is entitled, “The Woman Alone” and it shows Roth Roland in a deeply interesting and moving situation supported by Rol and Bottomley, the celebrated Eng lish star, Neil Hardin, one of the best heavies on the screen, Corene Grant and Philo McColloqgh. NOTICE OF LIQUIDATION The First National Bank of Vienna* in the State of Georgia is closing its affairs. All note holders and other creditors of the association are there fore hereby notified to present, the -notes and other claims for payment. Dated February 21, 1917. J. N. HARGROVE, Cashier. the two drug stores. The registra tion continued steadily throughout the afternoon. The day came to a close leaving the people of this city and community thinking more sober ly of the grave responsibility that i; even now upon us and of others stil’ greater that will in all prbbabiiitj -omc in consequence of the event-’ that-transpired on this momentous day. „ . . .- . The serial was produced in the sun- shine of California by Balboa’from the scenarios of M. Ritchey, the author of the tw'o original stories on which Miss Roland’s previous success es “Who Pays?” and the “Red Cir cle” were baked. The story ini brief is as follows; Horace JCennjtdy, a successful law yer is slowly drifting from his at tentive and loyal wife Mary, for no apparent reasoh, save that she is fad ing and he is losing interest in her. On the charge- made by Margaret Warner, a struggling magazine writer Kennedy disbars Attorney Doyle, con tending that |s a “ the honor of hit must we guard our ing jackals. Because of’ his of the disbarment requests Kennedy tides dealing with the subject, Mary persuades him, against his'wishes, \o write these articles, suggesting Gut she will take his dictations <*n the typewriter. She proves an inefficient helper and the first night on they work she falls and sprains ‘her wrist, making it necessary for Ken nedy to look elsewhere for assistance. Margaret living in a cheap boarding^ house, is desperately poor as her short-story manuscripts are reti day after day by the magazine*, siring to help her Kennedy angages her for the work. ~ ). % Doyle forced Hut of bis profession, continues his work in tfe*' field of crooked stock jofe)b)MFtaking . the hard earned savings of 'the poor for bogus mining stock. . The last night of their joint work. Kennedy, accompanies Margaret, home; but on the way they are caught in an accident, Kennedy escapes in jury, but Margaret faints. Calling to her to> speak to him, Kennedy with Margaret in his arms, rushes to a phy- aicuuj. Is the girl he is beginning to love to be thus token-from him. aple quielfeess but with the 1 strength V all the church’s work of propagation, look ed the Series of meetings s*to begin Sunday is in prog- eek at the Methodist church, ig Tuesday afternoon at irayer meetings are be- by ijge women each after- afternoon' the children who constitute the member. Ship of the Junior League and Bud- day ft^ol were ,oi chorus and each young folks assemble pose of encouraging. voiceband spirit , in may render, more effective assistance during the season that has lreen -set apart for Worship.- Members of this choir-proper are also meeting in'the evenligs to do their part in this work of preparation. . The prayer service this evening will be^n the nature of a preliminary service to the meeting.— A similar service will be held tomorrow, Friday evening. The public ia very cordial ly invited to take part in any and all of these services. No professional services will fee employed to furnish the music and'any and all who are not regular members of the choir will be welcomed as additions to the sing ing forces. Rev. Lane .prill reach here Satur day and the first of the series of ser mons will be delivered by hiip Sunday morning at .11 o’clock. A very cor dial imitation ia extended the entire people of Vienna and community to attend tills service Sunday morning ond tho (iters that are to Callow: COLORED CITIZEN WRITES CARD Editor Vienna News:- Please-allow me space in your val uable paper to compliment the young men of ihy race for their punctual obedience of the, universal registra tion law. I wish also to thank the members of the registration, commit tee for the many courtesies exhibit ed at polls. The negroes of this coun ty like the negroes throughout .the country and like the negroes who in years’ past gave their lives to pre vent “The Star Spangled Banner;” from trailing in the dust, readily ral- lied'to the registration law and in ac* cordancc with the proclamation of President Woodrdw Wilson. In all past wars the negroes have proved themselves capable, of stop ping a bullet and fronting the fear ful fray. I would say as Paul Lau rence Dunbar, “Those Virtues arp not doad.” If it becomes essential that we goto war you will find us loyal, patriotic and trUo to the much loved red, white and blue. / Assuring you that we are,ready to fight and ready to die for liberty and right in this land of the free,; I am, E. W. COLLIER. I REGISTRARS FOR DOOLY MET HERE MONDAY Meeting Was Well Attended and of Much Benefit to Registrars, The preliminary meeting Wf jregis- trara Which was qalled at. .toe court house Monday proved highly benefi cial to thole who-attended. Repre sentatives from every district in tha mnty except two were in attend- ' Considerable time was spent in a Study of the rules and suggo- [tions/ffor the performance of the du- in tite following day. A great deal j of interest was manifested by ,ipointees who were present, questions were asked and a gen- discussion of the subject wa? into. All doubtful points were careful consideration and ex tion. The (\>e was very prof- spent, the study and instruct- the registrars a very cout- ive knowledge of the work tc done. This previous preparation to facilitate the actual work registration on the following day. The American Red Cross ia intend ed to aid iq the prevention and alle viation of human suffering in times of peace and war. The original purpose for top or ganization of Red Cross societies was to supplement the medical services of angles jn time of war. The great need, however, of a thoroughly train ed and efficient organization nation al in scope and permanent in char acter, to render assistance after dis asters, has been so well established that many of the Red Cross societies have extended their functions'to in clude relief operations in time praett-—lodged, it has_ been ■that thbse societies'wi active in conducting relief and pre ventive measures in time of'peace are best prepared to cope with the extra- ordinary requirement^ of war.’ / Recognizing this fact, 1 the linked ^tates Congress, by'the Act approv ed January 5, 1906, to incorporate the American National Red Cross and place it under Government’su pervision, declared its purposes (in addition to its duties in time of war) to be: “To continue and carry on a kystem of national and intcrnaiionsl- relief in time of peace arid apply the same in mitigating the sufferings caused by pestilence, famine/ fire, floods, and othe/ great national ca lamities,- and to- devise and eanV on measures for preventing the same.” An auxiliary of the American Red Cross is a temporary, lrtal organiza tion formed for the purpose oi! do ing one or more specific kinds of work and composed of members of the American jRed Cross. Among the lines of work suitable for atvAuxiliary to undertake are: making hospital garn.cnts or surgical dressings; organiz-ng classes of in- struc’-ion in First-Aid, in Elementary Hygiene .utd Home Care of the Sick, or in Home Dietetics; securing-men. her*, raising funds or collecting sup- plics^^jcsponse to an appeal from the Committee. - iUary may be formed among the members of a church oi- Sunday school, among the students of a high school or college, within a woman’s club, In a town or a given district of a city, and. so on. The name of toe Auxiliary should indicate toe part of the community represented by It. ) The name of a 1 city or of a town cannot be given ti an Auxiliary unless too latter Mj resentsti^e of all elements of community! Blank application farms to! be in forming an Auxiliary will ba nished on rdquosL In any place not within the diction of a Chapter one or mori iliaries may be established b Central Committee through I partment of Chapters, to be as Auxiliaries at large. Apy ter may authorize within its risdiction one or more Ai be known as Auxiliaries chapter. 1 \ An Auxiliary at large at least ten members and a man, Treasurer, and Secretar members and officers of the, iary must be paid up member .01 American Red Cfoss. , t It shall be authorized for mj than one year. At the expire ‘ tl-e period for which it is ant. / it shall automatically .pease “*• unless the Central CommittcC 7 it definite authority to contin r\ The , manner of nppolntmei. and thS term of office of, the o, ! shall bq left entirely to toe Aux'i It shall not undertake any pk except that authorized to do the Central Committee. • ig Members of .the Auxiliary p ( r.ot reside imthe place where toe iiiary is located. •” The Auxiliary shall not money or supplies outside of its o community tinless specifically authlot ized to. do scr by the Central Comtr tec. ' i , It shall forward to National Heat i| quarters all of the Red Cross mat; C bership dues received. It may collect special dues fror.jy or levy assessments upon, its mcmbc&I provided-that the members are li . intent Cordele, Ga., JunS pedge who has been I county jail since Ap: of assault with i od to have been comn woman of this city, .; change of venne by C?um in Crisp super) day morning.' ’ / Jti J. I p hnd 0! for the state, aid, and J! T. Jerl sented the defer] Many premintg them Sheriff. Wa" lice Sheppard, i case by both si ed. Counsel subn Judge Crum for deS^ gument. Counsel in the case- on toe- county in whi] go to trial. This mal* cided between counse" and Solicitor Wall, 1 tor .would probably i_ bers of counsel for hero, though ,)nte Sat?—J received no word from - ! qf failure of-counsel to T±3 county for trial of toe casTij?| ter will be determined bi Crum. . - 1 Coppedge and Mrs. C. former housekeeper at toe lj toe crime is allegpM to havg roitted! Were indited jury during toVe made no venue, pro’ come of ‘ change q’ ease, j