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ATHENS, GA„ FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 15, 1918.
NEARLY TWi
FACING THE ALllEII ARMIES, FRANCE
American Sharpshooters
And Artillery Men Are
Giving a Good Account
of Themselves.
(By Associated Press.)
The Associated Press correspond'
ent with the French headquarters
says that French authorities consider
that the total number of the enemy
now facing the French, British, Am
erican and Belgian troops, or held In
reserve, aggregates 2,340,000 men.
„. Recent statements from the Brit
If h military authorities have been to
the effect that the preponderance In
both men and gunpower still lies
with the Entente armies.
Entente Busy In Preparation.
Although under good weather Ter
rain In France and Belgium Is fast
drying and the Teutonic allies con
tinue to pour thousands of troops to
positions behind the battle line, there
Is still no indication that the enemy
Is ready to begin the much adver
tised offensive.
Bombardments and patrol encoun
ters continue along the entire line.
While German reinforcements have
been coming up, tbe Entente com
manders also have been busy,
strengthening positions everywhere
to meet any emergency and by thei
optimism expressed they will stub
bornly resist the Germans no matter
bow early the enemy strikes.
American sharpshooters and artil
lerymen are keeping up good work
against the Germans, having com
pelled the enemy to almost abandon
tnelr first line trenches.
Hancf-to-Hand Fighting.
Berlin, via London, Feb. 13.—
Heavy hand-to-hand fighting has oc
curred north of Lens and around Pe-
ronne. says an official statement from
the general headquarters today, the
British undertaking strong recon-
nolterlng expeditions which head-,
quarters reports were repulsed.
Successful Raid Reported.
Paris, Feb. 13.—A big raid was
carried out today by the French
southwest of Butte Mesll and German
positions entered to the third line.
Many defenses and shelters were de
stroyed.
SUBMARINES GOT MORE TON
NAGE THAN U. S. AND GREAT
BRITAIN BUILT IN 1917.
Heavier Toll Than Usual of U-Boats
During The Week That Has
Just Passed.
Washington, Feb. 13.—The ship
tonnage sunk by submarines in 1917
was nearly three times as great as
the total production of the United
Slates and Great Britain during that
period, according to figures disclosed
today by Bonar Law, In the British
muse of commons.
Both American and British officials
expect a different story this year,
hewever, as a result of speeding up
shipbuilding and Improved methods
of lighting the submarines.
Week’s Heavy Sinkings.
London, Feb. 13.—Nineteen British
merchantmen were sunk by mine or
submarine the past week, the admi
ralty stated tonight. Thirteen were
of sixteen hundred tons or more and
six under that tonnage. Three Ash
ing craft were also sunk.
Spanish Vessel Sunk.
Madrid. Feb. 13.—The Spanish
steamer, Ceferino, has been sunk by
submarine near Ferro Island, one
of the Canary group. All members
the crew were saved. They were
towed by the submarine to La Estaca.
port in the Canaries.
i
HELD MEETING HERE 1 YESTERDAY'
There have been so many mislead-, One entirely meatless day: Tues-
Ing statements published In the day.
press regarding the requirements of
tl:e food law as promulgated by the
food administration any many people
are undecided as to the exact re
quirements of the law.
In order that no one will be misled
In observing tbe days set aside by
tbe food administration for the con
serving of food, the Banner has been
requested to publish again the meat
less and wheatless, days: -
One wheatless meal ever^, day.
One meatless meal every 'day.
Wheatless entirely Monday and
Wednesday. #
Two entirely porkless days : Tues
day and Saturday.
The Atlanta Georgian carried a'
story a few days since in which it
was stated that only one day, Wed
nesday, was a wheatless day. It will
be noted that there are two wheat-
ins days every week, Monday and
Wednesday.
)t Is believed that the people are
living up to the requirements of the
feed administration, which Is very
gratifying to those who are devoting
their efforts to the enforcement of
the law purely as a patriotic act.
CONGRESSMAN WILL
WRITE STATEMENT
WINTERVILLE FLIES FIRST SCHOOL
Washington, D. C., Feb. 13,1917. •
Hon. H. J. Rowe,
Athens. Georgia.
Saw In Banner today for first •
• time Vidalla article. Did not say •
• I was going home to see Soule
• face to face. At soon as I have
• time will write you for publics-
• tlon what I did say and what I
• otherwise did - towards getting •
• fifty-fifty torder modified. Please •
• publish.
C. Hf BRAND.
Wintervilie. Ga., Feb. 13,-f-Today being the first public school banner
Mss Carrie Thurmond
Died Yesterday P. M
UNERAL SERVICES TO BE CON
DUCTED FROM DEARING 8T.
RESIDENCE TODAY.
Austria Glad Hear Peace.
Amsterdam, Feb. 13.—Flags are
living everywhere in Austria, accord
ing to Vienna advices, and thanks
giving servlets are being arranged to
celebrate the news of Trotxky’s dec-
lartlon that war between the Central
Powers and Russia has ended.
Only Immediate Task.
London, Feb. 13.—The bouse of
commons today rejected tbe proposal
.by Richard Holt, radical, expressing
regret that "In accordance with de-
rislons of the supreme war council,
the prosecution of military effort will
bo the only Immediate task of the
government”
Studies "League of Nation*.”
London, Feb. 13.—Lord Robert
Cecil announced In the bouse of com
mods today that the British govern
ment Is giving greqt attention to the
"League of Nations." He added that
he himself prepared the scheme for
It.
Over Eight Billion.
In Insurance Taken
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb. IS.—One mlltkra
soldiers, sailor*, or army nurses have
applied for government life insur
ance, aggregating more than eight
billion dollars.
Increasing Fatalities
At Aviation School*
(By Aasodattd Press.)
Washington, Feb. 13.—Army offi
cers attribute the growing Infre
quency of fatal accidents at military
aviation schools largely to the fact
that large numbers of the thousands
of students are Just reaching the
stage tor qualifying as fighting fly
ers. This is dangerous business In
which the student must go through
all the perilous maneuvers he might
have to execute In fighting.
(From Thursday's Banner.)
Miss Carrie Thurmond died at hor
home on Dearing street yesterday
afternoon about 3:30 o'clock, after
an illness of several weeks. She
had been in a precarious^ conditlou
tor days and the end was not unex
picted.
A sister And two nieces are the only
rear relatives surviving her—Mrs.
Bessie Swift, of Elberton. and her
two daughters. i.Yfrs. Elizabeth Tutt
and Mlsa Sarah Swift, of Elberton
The .funeral will be conducted by
the Rev. Dr. S. R. Beik, pastor of the
First Methodist church, this mornlnq
at 11:30 from the Dearing street
home—the old home place of the
family for generations. The follow
ing will be the pall-bearers: Messrs.
Sylvanu's Morris, G O. Bond. J. C.
Hutchens, Carlton Johnson, Arthur
U. Grlffeth, John Carlton and A. W.
Dozier.
Miss Thurmond was the one sur
viving member In Athens of one of
the leading families of prominence
in this city and section of the state
many years ago. Her father was the
late Col. Samuel P. Thurmond, whose
portrait hangs on the wall of the
courthouse here—one of the great
jurists of the years ago. In the old
family home on Dearing. alone, till a
few weeks ago, with her servants,
Miss Thurmond had lived for years,
keeping the homestead as nearly like
It had been In the time of the life of
her parents as was possible. She
was well educated and had excep
tionally fine advantages as she grew
up—and through life she spent much
of her time In the retirement of the
old homo with her books.
The family, of which she was the
last survivor residing here, was one
of the foremost In the state through
several generations. Her -father was
lawyer of great ability and bril
I'ance and a jurist of note over tbe
South—Influential and recognized.
was Red Cross Day with the' public
school of Wintervilie—with n mag-
rlficent parade of the entire school,
In which every member of every
class in every grade is a' member of
the public school auxiliary, of tbe
Wintervilie branch, of the Athens
chapter.
Madame Lustrat, chairman of'the'
executive committee of the Athens
chapter, and* Mrs. W. 'D. Hooper,
chairman of tbe junior auxiliary,
were present—and expressed their
delight at the splendid showing made
by the Wintervilie school children.
Had Flrat Banner.
The parade was a feature. Every
grade, In uniform, had lta class flag;
the school had a great banner of its
own—which had the distinction of
made especially for this purpose of
any auxiliary in the state of Georgia.
Wintervilie scores again!
8topped the Train.
The local passenger train passed
through Wintervilie just as the pa
rade of 175 children lined up near
the Pittard Banking Company's build
ing. So Inspiring was the sight that
•very passenger' and all tbe train
crew alighted and took a good re
view of the line—the train being
halted for two or three minutes to see
the fine sight.
Miss Rena Pittard, who with the
hearty assistance of tbe other teach
ers made the fine showing possible,
gave Just one week to the work of
enrolling every member In the school
as a Red Cross member and worker.
From a Million a Year to One Million
a Day Increase In Quartermaster Business
The Banner is In receipt of the fore
going telegram from Congressman
Charles H. Brand In which he states
that the Interview credited to him In
the Vidalla "Advance” Is not true and
that he will forward a statement for
publication as soon as his duties In
Washington will permit, stating just
what he did aay.
The Banner will Cheerfully publish
any statement Congre'Vnan Brand
desires. It 19 to be hop# 1 ® St he will
set himself right In the'? 8!{ \ <f the
statements he la quoted a* -fug
made through many of ‘the xSjkly
papers of the state.
Thinks Better
Government Had
Not Taken Roads
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb. 13.—The presl-, . , . ... _ ,, .
dent's action in taking over the rail-1 ^ ot ° dd . Fello ^ l »> |»
Grand Matter and Grand
Secretary and Grand
Herald of State Were
Among Number
Present
(From Thursday’s Banner.)
' 4- 4 4 4 4' 4- 4 444444
4 NEW OFFICER8 CHOSEN. 4
4" C. C. Parsons, D. D. O. M., 4
4 Watklnsvllle. 4
4- Jake Joel, V. D O. M„ Athens. 4
♦* Harold T. Tuck, secretary- 4
4 treasurer, Athens.
4 *
4- Next Meeting Place. 4
4- Tyson Lodge, No. 479, located 4
4 In Franklin county, near Roys- 4
4 ton: fourth Tuesday In August 4
4 next. 4.
4
Grand Lodge Officers. 4
Present yesterday: Grand 4
4 Master J. E, Bodenhamer, Decs- 4
4- tur, Ga.; Grand Secretary T. H. 4
4 Robertson, Gainesville, Ga., and 4
4 Grand Herald, R. L. J. Smith, 4 '
4 Commerce, us. 4
4+4444444+444444
Tbe semi-annual meeting of the
Odd Fellow* of the thirty-odd lodges
of the Independdnt Order in th?
Fourteenth Division ot the state, com
prising a dozen counties In this sec
tion, was held with ’ Williams and
Glenn lodges here yesterday after
noon and last night, with a good rep
resentation present, much Interest
manifested, and several grand lodge
officers present.
The new officers chosen, the next
place ot meeting, and the high offl-
More Aviation Victims
Took Their Last Flight
Fort Worth, Texaa. Feb. 13 —First
Lieutenant J. W. Wray, of Los An
geles, a cadet flyer, and R. Porter, of
Long Island. New York, were killed
an aviation accident at camp near
here thli afternoon.
Lieutenant Prlton March. Injured
yesterday, died .this afternoon.
Chicago, Feb. 13.—.From, $1.00*000
a year to $1,000,000 a day has been
the increase In business handled by
the Chicago quartermasters depart
ment which aupplles a large portion
of American troops here and in
France.
At the outbreak of the war, accord
Ing to Colonel A. D. Knlakern, depot
quartermaster, the Chicago depot had
. staff of six officers and 35 em
ployes. At presept there are 60 of
ficers and more than 2,000 employes
Accounting for tbe phenomenal
growth of the Chicago depot, Colonel
Knlakern said that, while It was un
doubtedly due in a great measure to
the war Itself, this fact alone did not
fully account for It.
"The most Important reason that
Chicago Is the greatest storehouse- for
the army In ' the country,” Colonel
Knlskern said. "Is that It Is the log
ical warehouse centre. Its railway
facilities are especially adapted to
tbe needs ot the quartermasters' de
partment and a large portion of the
firms manufacturing war supplies
are located In the central department
of the army.” Additional warehouses
are being erected constantly.
Everything from n pin to a motor
truck can be found In the Chicago
roads waa unnecessary and as great
results would have been accomplish
ed had the government adequately
co-operated with the railroads In
meeting the situation, was the opin
ion expressed by Senator Kellog
(he rtnate today.'ifp4akfng'dn the
warehouses. A*4!st of the army sup
plies handled includes all articles of
clothing, tenta, tent poles, cots, auto'however, he would vote for the mess-
present—are Indicated at the head ot
this article.
Afternoon Session.
The meeting was called to order
by D. D. G. M. C. C. Parsons at 1:30
thef
out.
. .... .. .... 1— *• Rev. W. M. Saye offered the In-
a " « 1 J™ vocation and also delivered a brief.
trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, tire*. W „ow that the railroads are tutor .7-
meats, canned goods, grain, automo- the government. |come to the visiting repreaentatlve*
bile repair parts, tent stoves, hard
ware, shoes and plus. The supplies
stored at the Chicago warehouses
are mostly listed as “reserve,” some
Half and Half Policy.
The present plan of government!
possession under private manage- ]
ment is a half slave and half free
ot many lodge*. Tbe response waa
made by Mr. R. W. Haynle.
Report* of committees, from lodges,
and by officers; questions and ana-
of the canned good* particularly be-'policy that can be justified only at a
lug held eight month*. I.. 1* 01 *' *"• exemplification of the se
lf Ime when the life of the nation Itself
The Chicago depot handles virtual-1| 8 a t stake. Senator McLean declared.I
l.v all of the motor trucks for the He. too, however, pledged support to ' d . h dd b ’ th d
avmy, according to Captain Earl J. the president I * nd , the a ^ (lre8 * by the Krand ma,ter
Zimmerman, executive officer. In
addition^ It handles all grain for the
er.Hre army, here and abroad and all
frozen betf tor American troops In
France.
Besides his duties as depot quar
termaster Colonel Knlakern is execn
five quartermaster for Camps 'Sher
man, Grant and Custer. Despite the
large volume of business passing
through the Chicago depot. Colonel
Knlskern has made It a rule to pay
all bills within ten days and for the
rigid enforcement of this order he
lias become widely known in army
circles as the “man who took the
red tape out of the quartermasters’
corps.” He Is a man ot quick thought
find action.
Soldier Dog, “Shoonger,” Visits Athens
And Then Wanders Away: Have you Seen Him?
The soldier dog. Shoonger (war-
horse), came to Athens cn Monday
and has won the hearts of all who
have been greeted by his courteous
paw-shake.
Not only does he give a cordial
greeting to friends and acquaintances
but be ha* during the past year atnee
fain “enlistment” In the hospital
corps, returning from the Mexican
oorder, be ha* responded to the bugle
call* (showing a decided preference
for mea* call) ha* regularly witness
ed tbe raising and lowering ot the
flag, standing at attention through
out the ceremony.
Though showing thoroughly good
Fuelless Mondays
Declared Off East
UNLE8S WEATHER CONDITIONS
MAKE IT IMPERATIVE TO "RE
VOKE REVOCATION.”
made ,up the order for the long after
noon session.
Grand Master's Address.
Hon. J. E. Bodenhamer made a
clear-cut address on Odd Fellowship
In general, the fraternity and it*
needs now In Georgia, the plans for
the future, and an Inspirational ap
peal for greater Interest and consist
ent, persistent loyalty to the frater
nity. He stressed the times of today
at a period when Odd Fellowship
should -have It* richest fruitage la
he urged
would remain In force anywhere.
breeding as behooves one of excep
tional pedigree, Shoonger seems to
hive found Athena somewhat lacking
in attractions for he has wandered
off carrying bis chain attached to hi*
collar to which Is fastened an Iden- .p nn| — nnc InpraPtat
tiflcatlon tag bearing “F. H., Go. No. "*M»rinOu» IHuUKI
1. X. G. Ga.” Shoonger is a moat
aristocratic soldier, .tracing hi* Un
ease to ancestry In which the blood
of Great Dane and Siberian blood
hound commingles. He it the win
ner of many blue ribbons and a all-
vet loving cnp. His lion-llke propor
tions makes Shoonger a noticeable
figure In any assembly of soldiers or
civilians.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb. 13.—The suspen
sion of the bcatless Monday urogram I attvlce—and Incidentally
in the east was announces day by I lor*l‘r to the government in ell mat-
Fuel Administrator Garfield, with the ten especially urging raombera to
reservation that It may be restored I t> u 7 thrift stampa end war savings
before the ten-weeks period expires I certificate* end liberty bonds to ths
If a return of bad weather brings I **t*nt of their sbllty.
another breakdown In railroad trans- Fraternal'Mesfclhg at Night
portatton. I The evening session uras made np
At the same time he authorized the of the usual ceremonies and a num-
atate fuel administrators to continue I of abort addresses from grand
tbe closing order 'a their territory if kdge officers and prominent Odd
circumstances dsmand it. I Fellows from this section in attend-
Ailde from New England, It waa | ance -
said, there Is slim probability that it
(Sale Thrift Stamps
Is Most Encouraging
More Survivors of The;
Ill-Fated Tuscania Known
Washington, Feb. 13.—Seven addi
tional survivors of the Tuacaqla dis-
rster were officially reported tonight,
reducing tho war department’* list of
unrecorded saved to about 260. The
Associated Pres* list of unreperted
compiled by the checking official, un
official advice*, reduced to 171.
Maryland, My Maryland,
Gets on The Water Wagon
In Wages Suggested!
Chairman C. D. Flanigan, of tbe
thrift stampa and war certificate
campaign. 1* gently pleated over
tbe splendid showing being made in
the sale of stamps. Mr. Flantgen
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb.- 13.—The first of
ficial indication of what ths proposed | baa worked unceaalnalv for tho sals
railroad wage Increase* would coat and hit efforts have been rewarded,
was given at today’s Rearing* before The sales hare been most sattofac-
tbe railroad wage commission, whenltory and yesterday a number of citl-
J. A. Franklin presented the claims of I tens purchased In lota of one thous*
the railways employes depertment of I end dollars each. Thla has given to
the American Federation of Labor. I the sale a great stimulus and It la
Figuring an average of thirty-three believed that Clarke county will yet
and a third per cent Increase on flat I set the pace tor ether counties of
Increases asked, the additional cost I larger population in the state.
(By Associated Pres*.) would be $82,000,000 annually, Secre-I The sale of stamp* throughout the
Annapolis, Md., Feb. 13.—The tary Land, chairman of the commission, I country **»■ been most encouraging.
Maryland senate ratified the federal computed. I Only a few days since, the Mstropol-
prohibition smendment today, thus I Franklin agreed that this wss cor-1 Ran Life Insurance Company guar-
ending the matter a* far as Maryland jrect, baaed upon Increases for 250,0001 anteed the sales of alxty-flve million
to concerned. I organized men.' He also said it was I dollars of stamps. This enormous
— j suggested that any Increases should I amount will be distributed by their
AOVIRTISK YOUR WANTS. apply to unorganized workers, 2*0,000.1 agents throughout the country.