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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-03-07
roNorAE S KNOCKERS.

WV HEN spectators intrigue with oushie brokers a e
w false reports concerning the marf't eondiuonS u
they should mind tar birds eol nome TO roos' anu ~
one dav they viii be called 10 pay penalty Of obbng the poor
@ of tho camp Of their savings Nothing rascaly could
he conceived than the plot a these wreeke 10 og
ruin TO hundreds working mneT and their mnes by car
false reports smash y8es OF Tcnopah ecuS
One of these days will be cad on for an accounting
when their vilany will b the true light For the sake
few paltry thes show Willingness to tear down he
chief industry Tonopah like tha Philsnes when samson
pulled down the temple hey will be foad in the ruins TINS per
6dy cannot strongly condemned for i the men Responsible
for the bear which the courage OF th
convictions they would sk around the dark Places
where they plot without being II there any truth
in reports let the kno ker out m the open ana get
out of their systems
Awful Awful! authority has discovered that. fifty
per cent while take place in this country are caused
by tight eorsets noticed when the divorce industry was
at its height th the greater number Of the Divorces
were trim around the waist u thought it
was the cause desertn that would desert trim
waist-but what is the use = arson News
i A Long Island man VI 10 made million in hogs left his
entire fortune to grammar school HAT Others might have the
benefit of the education ded him hs atherand
This the Wilson would exclude from The country
under his literary test
our pous friend Billy Tooth the capitol moved to To-
nopah Safe bet he get state job for that famous dog
o of his Carson News
I'll If DR. Bamberger, the Reno veterinarian cures our Ng
dog willing that the pitol shoed be moved to Reno
e When Angophobis saJ England much better than thu
United well recall that six officers of the Woowe
arsenal under indictment for grating on military contracts
e What's the meaning This Wmnemicca suffragsts sa
ID they stand and the Repo band Of woman Fighter
il say the antisuaragists are Backed by the saloon
A Calcutta scientist from testing snake bite cure Som
as ronopa desperate chances summer when they
camping. 800.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-03-07

,on;aa S,ob handing would, be monament tc the
,a Who ann AR willing Il lend themselves to this
dehancherv of nations effort % regan aupremael ~ w 49,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22

One more day and the Empty Stock
ing Fund for 1915 will be closed To-
day the total stands above the $40
mark and by tomorrow we hope to
have touched and passed the century
mark. The Benevolent society has al
ready laid plans for their work this
year and by tomorrow afternoon will
have the cash in hand and will be busy
with their work.
Thirty-four contributions were re-
2eived today amounting to $13 90.
A nice little purse was turned over
to the Empty Stocking Fund by Miss
Sussie Floyd Fort, who on yesterday
entertained the kiddies of Americus
at storytelling" hour in interest of
the fund. Miss Fort had quite an audi
ence of little ones out to hear the faily
stories and Christmas legends and they
contributed $685. as their share to the
fund to make it merry Christmas for
everyone.
The fund closes tomorrow at p
m. sharp. After that time the lists will
be turned over to Mrs. E. p. Everett
president of the Benevolent society
and the total announced. If you wan
to make contribution, send you
money in sure tomorrow, and youl
Christmas will be all the merrier.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
CBY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

LONDON Dec 22-Ony xmties
the marked change been noted today Accord
ing to the again turned in favor
m tho there and the checked
on
Allies Germans continue their
struggle for Jufre
English command
this assault.
bring the
possible to bear on within the
battle before Warsaw is still problem
attic dispatches the Russians have been strongly
Hndenerg than three days
that renforcemen
have been tells Russian
victory to the north the
Perogd dispatches and in full retreat
On the southern battle line, the Russians have
in at
ptd sore by garrison with defeat this
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22

AS result of the strenuous pro-
test made by the commercial and bus
mess interests of Americus; by en-
ployees of the Seaboard railway
through their representatives in con-
ference with officials of that system
yesterday at Portsmouth, the official
order removing the freight terminals
from Americus to Cordele and Mont
gomery has, it is said, been rescinded,
and the status quo resumed with
Americas as the terminal for all local
and through freights.
This information, semiofficial though
it is, will be highly gratifying to the
people of Americus, and will engen-
der much better feeling towards
the Seaboard railway and its officials.
Through fast freights No. SO and
No. SO, which for just one week have
had their terminal elsewhere, stopped
here this morning, and will continue
so to do The trouble threatened has,
most happily, been averted, and there
will be no clash between Americas and
the railway company. Not a family
will be removed from this city, as
was threatened recently under the
surprising order issued removing the
terminals from Americus.
The threatened breach has been
healed, it is hoped for all time, and
both the Seaboard Railway Co., and
Americus are to be congratulated. Let
all now forget the threatened trouble
and pull together in the old spirit of
friendly cooperation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
SHOPPERS BUS|LY
PLOYED 7 D D Ay
MERCHANTS HAPPY

Americus revels today in a maze of
sunbeams and all nature seems to
smile again after two days of gloom
and rain. 1t was with hearts full of
hope for a busy day that local mer-
chants saw the sunshine this morning
and this hope was realized to great
extent For the shoppers came and
"shopped" as they have on no previous
day of the shopping season, and busi-
ness was excellent.
Not only were Americus people up
on the rush line, but every town in
south Georgia, it seemed, was repre-
sented here in the crowd of light
hearted buyers who filled the streets
in the downtown district and the stores
as we'll.
Automobile parties from Smithville.
Cordele, Albany, Fort Valley, Ella
vile, Buena Vista, Montezuma, Plains.
Preston, DeSoto, Leslie Andersonville
and many other neighboring towns
were among the shoppers spending the
day in busy Americus the Mecca of all
discerning buyers. The incoming
trains also came crowded, while from
the countryside as we'll came great
throngs of eager shoppers to look and
buy.
Up at the postoffice there was an
other scene of animation as carriers
and clerks made up the outgoing mails
Before 9 o'clock this morning there
were Xmas packages enough there to
fill up mail car, it seemed, yet every
thing moved with absolute order and
precision. Postmaster Davenport pre-
sided at desk in the spacious corri-
dor, where he assisted excited pack
age senders by weighing their gifts
and giving directions.
Thrice the number of people insure
packages this season than ever be-
fore" said Mr.. Davenport This is l
safeguard, and only costs an extra
nickle on packages valued at less than
500 An ample force of carriers make
deliveries of packages here in the city
several times daily"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
CONGRESS BEGINS
DEBATE NATIONAL
TON LAW
EIGHT HOURS is SET ASIDE FOR
DEBATE ON PROPOSED PROHIBI-
TION AMENDMENT TO THE con-
SPITUTION-PR BAN.
NER HANGS ACROSS HALL
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. pa
special rule to consider Immediately
The Hobson national prohibition
amendment to the constitution, was
adopted today by congress and the
house Immediately set aside eight
hours for a general debate on the sub
ject. The time was undivided and
both the vets and drys will air their
opinions on the subject.
Sneaker Clarke has given warning
that order must be preserved. Con-
gressman Henry fathered a law which
will make it impossible for any mem
Der to escape voting on the amend
ment.
More than sixty congressman have
signified their intention of speaking on
the proposed amendment today. The
mouse is in fever heat OF expectancy.
While it is not thought that the pro-
hibition forces will be able to muster
the needed strength, two-thirds, 10
pass the bill and have it referred to
the voters for ratification, still it is
well known that the prohibitionists
will show unlooked-for strength.
The hall in which congress meets is
decorated with prohibition banners
strung from the galleries. In front
of the speakers desk is a huge ban
ner with a printed list of thousands of
signatures pinned to it, asking that the
amendment be passed by congress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
DON'T LET WIFE HOLD
YOUR HAND WHEN YOU
TELL HER WHITE LIE"

PARIS, Dec. pa celebrated doc
tor has been telling her lady friends
how to know when their husbands are
ibbing. 1t is by tenderly pressing the
hand with a deft finger on the wrist.
THE pulse" she says, records the
vagaries Of a mendacious mind pust as
surely as a dictagraph. A man may
learn to lie with a straight face, but
the human being has yet to be born
who can lie with a steady blood pres
sure"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
Cotton Mills to Run
"a Hours EUery Dcy
(By Associated Press.l

LOWELL, Mass, Dec. 22.-The ma
chinery of the fremont and Suffolk
Cotton Mills will be run twenty-four
hours a day, beginning at once, ac-
cording to an announcement today.
Four hundred extra employees will be
hired. An anticipated demand for fab
RIGS early in the coming year is given
as the reason for the increase in pro
duction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
Alabama Commission Rules
In FAVOR of The Railroads
(By Associated Press.)

MONTGOMERY, Dec. 22.-The Ala
bama railroad commission yesterday
issued an order permitting railroads to
make ten per cent. increase in
freight rates within the state. The
ruling, the commission states, is made
to meet existing conditions ana applies
only to thirty-three commodities.
This ruling, whereby the railroads
will boost their freight rates, will be
old schedule will be resumed. The
commission also allowed several roads
to discontinue local passenger trains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
Germans Check AdUonce
Of the French.
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Dec. 22.-The French today
issued an official statement this after
noon which states that the Germans
have assumed the offensive and check
ed the advance of the Allies in Bel
gium and northern France. The Ger
mans we're repulsed in their attacks,
but the French were forced with being
contented with the positions already
occupied. In the forests of Lagrurie
and between Argonne and the Meuse,
the French have made gains, it is
stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
(By Associated Press.)

VALDOSTA, Ca, Dec. 22.-William
Stanley West, United States senator
from Georgia, was found dead in bed
at his home here this morning. He re-
tired early last night, apparently in
the best of health. It is thought death
came during the night while he was
sleeping.
Senator West was appointed to the
United States senate on March 2, 1914,
by Governor Slaton to succeed the late
A. o. Bacon. His career in the higher
chamber of the United States govern
ment ended a month ago when Thomas
Hardwick was elected to fill out Ba-
cons unexpired term.
Born Near Buena Vista
Senator West was born in Marion
county, near Buena Vista, on August
%, 1849, sixty-fve years ago. He was
graduated from Mercer college and i'm
mediately took up the practice of law.
In connection with his law practice
he operated a large plantation in
Lowndes county and became interest
ed in saw mills through south Georgia
and Florida.
In addition to extensive real estate
holdings in Georgia, Senator West was
interested to a large extent in Florida
timber lands. He was counted as one
of the many millionaires of South
Georgia" He was prominent in polit-
ical circles in the state, serving for
several terms as a member of the
house of representatives and later as
member and president of the state
senate.
Funeral arrangements have not been
announced as yet by the family.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
RUSSIAN EMPEROR AND
EMPRESS VISIT MOSCOW
(By Associated Press.)

MOSCOW, Dec. 22.-The Emperor
and Empress arrived yesterday here
for a short visit to the city. Their ar
rival was marked by enthusiasm. The
lord mayor of the city delivered a well
come address in which he declared the
people all loyal to their Gear,
The mayor thanked his majesty for
benefits arising from the abolition of
government monopoly on Vodka.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
HORRORS Of WAR MAY CAUSE
MARY GARDEN TO GIVE
UP SINGIN c
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-That she
never expects to sing again-at least
not for several years-was the declar-
alton of Mary Garden, who has just
arrived from France, where she has
been engaged in Red Cross work in
cident to the war. The horrors of the
war, the famous diva said, was respon-
sible for her determination not to
sing again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
Germans Restoring Lines
Broken By The French
(By Associated Press.)

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 22.-News dis
patches from Berlin state that the Ger
mans are making desperate efforts to
restore their lines of communication
in northern France, which were de-
stroyed by the French when they re-
treated. The news is semi-ofIicial and
states that the Germans are meeting
with steady success in the northern
portion of France.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
DOCTOR PREsCR|BES
AIR FOR AN A|RMAN

DUBLIN, Dec. PA story is being
told of a we'll known aviator who, not
feeling very well, thought he would
consult physician to whom he was a
stranger. He told the doctor his symp-
toms. The doctor examined him care
fully and said:
my dear sir, you are all right.
What you want is plenty of fresh air.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
everyone.
Germans Issue Official Report.
lBy Associated Press.l

BERLIN, Dec. 22.-An official report
issued here this afternoon says that
at Nieuport and in the region around
the Ypres the Allies were repulsed
yesterday and all attempts to regain
ST. Hubert were repulsed. In Poland
desperate battle RACES along the
Ezura and Rawka rivers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
FRANCE WILL SHEATH
A FMS WHEN MIL|TAR|SM
is COMPLETELY CRUSHED
tBy Associated Press.)

PARIS, Dec. 22-Premier Vivian
addressing Parliament today said that
France would not sheath her sword
until Prussian militarism had been
completely crushed and Belgium re-
stored.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
SEAB0ARD RAILROAD AND AMER|CUs To COOPERATE

"HIGHER STEP TOWARDS
HEALING BREECH EXISTING BETWEEN THEIR
AMERICUS-BETTER TINES BOTH CONCERNED-MEANS To-
CAL SHOPS WILL PROBABLY IMPROVED LARGER FORCE
EMPLOYED THERE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
ALLIES PREPARING FOR GENERAL ASSAULT ALONG THE ENTIRE
WESTERN FRONT. RUSSIANS CLAIM THAT GERMANS HAVE
BEEN REPULSED IN POLAND AND ARE IN FULL RETREAT BR
LIN STATES THAT RUSSIAN TROOPS HAVE Been S1RONGLk
REINFORCED.
PETROGRAO CLAIMS VICTORY NEAR V|STULA

RUSSIAN OFFICIAL STATEMENT SAYING THAT
HAS AGAIN TURNED IN FAVOR OF THE CZAR-N GALiCA
RUSSIANS AUSTRIANS AND CHECKED THEIR AD
yANCE-sOLDIERS ANXIOUS LULL AS CHRISTMAS COMES
NEARER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
AMER|CUS AGAIN THE TERMINUS
FOR SEABOARD FAST FRE|GHTS

Reported Here Today That Order Removing Terminus
to Cordee and Montgomery Had Been Rescinded
Both Trains East and West Bound Stopped Here
This Morning as He1e-t Fore and Changed Crews
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-22
SOUTH GEORG|AONE MORE DAY
SENATOR FOUND DFOR THE EMPTY
dead IN HIS BEDSTOCKMG FUND
HON. WILLIAM STANLEY WEST,
JUNIOR SENATOR FROM GEORGIA
PASSES AWAY AT HOME IN VAL
DOSTA-DEATH A SHOCK TO HIS
FRIENDS AS HE WAS APPARENT
LYNN GOOD HEALTH
WAS BORN NEAR BUENA VISTA

Was Appointed to Senate by Governor
SlatOn to Succeed Hon. A. 0. Bacon.
Prominent in Political Circles of
The State Retired From Senate
Last Month When Thomas Hard
wick Was Elected to Fill Out BacOn's
Unexpired Term.
The Ordway new era., 1914-11-06
"How does my voice bear1" Alan

"How does my voice bear1" Alan
called back.
what the dickens do you carol"
Barcus interpolated suspiciuosiy.
ITO port" the response rang through
the fog. "starboard your helm and
come in slowly!"
"Right-o! Half = minute!" Alan re.
piled reassurinsly.
Like hell!" Mr.. Barcus muttered In
hi9 throat az he Jumped down into the
engine pit and bent over the ny-wheel.
Leaping on the forward thwart and
balancing himself perilously near the
gunwale, Alan strained his vision
vainly against the opacity Of the fog.
Cant make out anything" he
grumbled. looking back. start her
up-but slows the word-and ware
reef!"
Nothing doing" Barcus retorted
curtly. "The motto IL now Full speed
astern!' as you must know"
20 come! We can't leave woman
out therein q hx like that!"
Cant we? You watch!" BaIcus
grunted malevolently. rocking the
heavy fiywheel with all his might; for
the motor had turned suddenly stub.
born.
"Alan!" Rose pleaded, laying hand
upon his sleeve. Think what 1t
means! I know 1t sounds heartless OF
me-and it's my own sister. But you
know how mad she is-wild with ha'
tired and jealousy. II you take her into
this boat, it's your life or hers!"
''If we leave her out there" Alan
retorted. shaking hiS arm impatiently
free, Its her life on our heads!"
AT this juncture the motor took
charge OF the argument. ending 1t In
summary fashion. With smart ex'
plosion in the cylinder. it started up
unexpectedly. at one and the same
time almost dislocating the arm OF
Mr.. Barcus and precipitating Alan
overheard.
1t was not given him to know what
was happening until he found himself
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Notice of Final Settlement

In tho matter Of the estate of George H.
Clafiin, deceased.
Notice IL hereby given that on Monday the
s0th day of November. A. D. 1914. being one Of
regular days Of the December term Of the
County Court OF Crowley County In the state
of Colorado. I, Beta Clshiu. administratrix Of
said estate will appear before the judge Of said
court. present my final settlement ~ such i'd
ministratrix. pray the approval Of the same.
and will then apply to be discharged such
adminlstratrix. At which time and place any
person in interest may appear and present OBJ
jections to the same II any there be
Dated At Ordway, Colorado, November 9th.
1915.
BETA Clanin
Admtnissratrix Of the Estate of George H.
Cafin, deceased.
First Publtcation Nov. 6. 1914
Last Publication Nov n. 1914
The Ordway new era., 1914-11-06
otszrER xw
IN asksd Voice.

For maetoS5of twelve hours the
foS. leadeu, dalk, viscous. ~ ino4or-
able a. tn minion of evil, had
vrapped tn I'D In an embrace ~
1oul and uo1ls - the coils Of some
great. gray, nltdiH serpent.
Through IL &uggish folds the pom
defous. power kpelled lifeboat crept
At snail'e padG its stem parting and
rolling hack trch either flank . heavy.
hearted sea u fay.
In the bows II young woman rested
in 4 stats of "a her eyes
closed. he h0a2 pillowed on . cork
bait life-prseoFtsr. her sodden gar
meuts modelled sclosely to the slender
body that Was Sver and again shaken
from head 70 bet with the strength
Of long, shuA4 bring respiration.
Seated on I'll nearest thwart, Alan
Law. chin IN dad, watched over tho
rest Of thia WVman whom he loved
with . grimIy h&peless solicitude. He
was IN no hapj jler case than she. 10
far - physical comfort went-he was
in worss. sins6 Ae might not rest.
PrsmonitiuA = misfortune darkened
his heart wakh its impsnetrabls
shadow.
In the ssssngEom Barcas presided
moroeely oysf he steering gear: and
Law was ~ J1ts jsalously heedful Of
his awesthanY$I than Barcus Of the
heavy-duay en1r that chugged a~ay
20 purpossfallx8t its business Of drav-
Ing the hcaA ~ Issu-knew-where.
Lacking = zee . compass. AL NO
tion whsSsene Of the suns bearings.
and any asad Nate hope Of the fog
jifting q g. bsinging them either
70 land a. ascps By some larger
lana lees prtless craft Barcus
\ sat@1 g Z isseiassiys III:
iss tAat ~ - ss6sr way shosil
ever in any esioaavable circumstances
b without Z ha21 q the helm. It had
seemed impelbfb1e that It could long
escape repetitisa q the disaster. but
somehow, Il slwnys did escape. and
that BY wide margin: never once
had It passed near enough to another
vessel 70 see It.
And now for moro than m hour the
silence had been uncsnnily constant,
brolkea only by the rumble Of the mo
tor, the muted lisp of water slippina
down the side, the suck and gurgle Of
the wake.
Forsbodings NO less portentous than
Il Laws crawled In the mind Of Barcus
It was - likely ~ not that the ufs
boat was travelling straight out to sea
And gasoline tanks can and oftentimss
do become - empty ~ an omcia
weather prophets promise Of fall
weather for holiday.
Sell your osIed alfalfa to TIedemann
|: Do you know Tiedemann sells cold
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Majority dry............

Carlson, Republican. is elected BY
20, 900 to Is, 900 majority over Patter-
son.
Keating, for Congress. democratic,
elected BY fair majority over Mclean
Thomss, for U. .. senator, 10 prob
ably reelected over Work by 1000 TO
1000, but republicans are hopeful.
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Aviation Meet

Rocky Ford is to have an Aviation
Meet. A real Bird-man using .
Wright brothers passenger carrying
aeropiane will be there for two days
this week and will give exhibitions
st the fair grounds.
Rocky FOrd's 6rst AVIATION meet
will he staged under the auspices OF
the local order of Elks and will be the
frat event of the kind ever held in
this section of the state. At an en-
ormous expense the Elks have Sc
cured the services Of Aviator Heth
for an exhibition In that city, and
preparations are being made for one
Of the biggest events Of the fall and
winter season.
In addition TO daily aeroplane dight
by Aviator Heth in bis Wright
Brothers passenger carrying machine.
there will be motor cycle races, aut-
omobile races aud some fancy shoot
Ing exhibition BY Captain Hardy.
champion shot OF the world. This
will be one Of the most Sensational
|icelebrations ever held in the vicinity
of Rocky Ford aud 1t is expected that
people from all sections of the valley
will be 10 attendance.
This meet will be held at the fair
grounds 10 Rocky Ford. both Satur-
day snd Sunday this week. The sd-
mission price has been placed At 80
cents with Is cent admission for
children. This is small In compsri.
son to the price charged At Pueblo
for the racent meet of Oldaeld and
Beachey. The proceeds 70 TO the
building fund Of the EIks lodge and
will no doubt make up the balance ol
the needed se00 to pay otf the iodebt.
edness on the building. The COM
mtttee on arrangements 10 composed
Of n. B. Dye, Harry Maxwell, r. 8
Johnson. N. U. Randall snd L. B.
Pollock.
No-sae Gate. r ". English LINN
i q ~
The Ordway new era., 1914-11-06
CHAPTER XVI.
The island.

The island.
Not more than twenty seconds could
have elapsed before Barcus recovered
from the shock of the motors treach'
cry sufficiently to reverse the wheel.
throttle down the carburetor and tuma
out Of the engine-pit.
But in that small space Of time the
lifeboat and Alan Law had parted com
pany as definitely as though one OF
them had been levitated bodily to the
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