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The Washington times., 1914-07-08
CARRANZA ORDERS
PEACE PARLEY HERE
Rebel Chief Tells Junta to Con-
fer With Huertista Dele
oates Now in u. S.

Unofficial advices received here today
say General Carranza has decided to
authorize the constitutionalist junta
here to begin parleys with the Huertista
DELEGATES in an effort to settle Mexico's S
internal AFFAIRS.
This acceptance is reported to have
been wired direct to Ambassador Da
CANA of Brazil, and the latter will
confer with his associate mediators in
New, York today to perfect arrange
ments to bring the representatives OF
the warring elements together.
Constitutionalist leaders here. pro-
Tess to believe an arrangement tor
a provisional government can be
reached They say that Huerta Is
ready to step down and out.
Waiting for Word.
In fact for the last three days they
have been looking for word that Pedro
Lascurain, or some other non-Huerta
sympathizer, had been named as pro-
visional president. If this is the case
they say it will make little difference
to the Huertista delegates who is named
provisional president so long as can
didate is selected who will Immediately
reconcile the warning elements.
It Is believed the mutiny among his
troops in the Vera Cruz district has
greatly alarmed huerta as 1t has
brought home to him for the first time
the precariousness Of his own condition.
Reports have been circulated here for
the last twenty-four hours that Huerta
has a promise from the United States
authorities that he will be granted
asylum in Vera Cruz If forced to fee
Mexico City.
While Administration officials depy
any understanding they point out that
the United States has always offered
asylum to political refugees who sought
the protection Of the flag and say that
no exception would pe made in Huerte's
case.
To Remain In North.
That Carranza expects 10 settle the
revolution without being forced to cap
ture Mexico City is indicated by the
outcome OF the Villa-Carranza media
ton parleys. Villa and his troops are
going to remain in the north with head
quarters in Chihuahua
This, officials here who are following
events in Mexico City say, would hard
" be the case II any energetic hostile
movements were contemplated ut the
present time.
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
Gen. Villa Now Agrees
To New Peace Compact

TORREON, Coahuila, July Seen.
Nenustiano Carranza has been recog-
ntzed as first chief of the constitution
alist revolution and Gen. Francisco
Villa is subordinate to him. This con-
nrmation of the relative positions OF
Carranza and Villa is regarded as the
most important step taken at the in
ternal peace parley here intended to
reunite the Villa and Carranza factions
In settling this point the question Of
supplying the division of the north,
which Villa commands, with coal and
ammunition probably will fnd an au-
tomato solution While General Villa
owes CarTanza' absolute subordination
Carranza, on the other hand, is obliged
10 meet the wants of the Villa troops
The conference is ended, so far as vital
points are concerned.
The statement was made today that
the results of the meetings were salts
factory. General Villa said:
Il hope that the outcome Of the con-
ference will be beneficial to Mexico and
that patriotic motives will cause the
compact TO be kept"
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
0BREGON DEFEATS
FEDERAL COLUMN
Sortie From GuadaIajara Brings
36-Hour BattIe-CasuaIties
Are Heavy.

ORENDAY, Jalisco, Mexico. July &
After thirty-six hours of savage fight
ing. the constitutionalist forces Of Gen.
Alvaro Obregon k1ve utterly routed a
strong federal column. which attempted
sortie from Guadalajara Sunday
night. The federNs. numbering from
5000 to 5000, fled Tuesday noon south
eastward in an effort to return to
Guadaljara-
The federaly made their sortie under
cover of darkness, but the constitution
alist advance guard. near this town,
twenty-five miles northwest of Quad
alatara, was prepared.
The battle ragged for a day and q
half without cessation.
The federals in their flight, aban-
doned ten troop trains and much field
artillery which had been brought into
action. Hundreds of small arms,
quantities Of provisions and several
hundred prisoners, were captured.
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
Calls Americans Lax
With Foreign Postage

Failure Of American business men to
realize the importance Of having the
proper postage affixed to their foreign
correspondence is prejudicing foreign
buyers against American firms, accord
ing to Secretary Of Commerce Red
field. This prejudice, Secretary Red
field declares. might easily develop into
a considerable factor in retarding the
natural growth Of the nations export
trade.
Receipt of reports from foreign coun-
tries of the large number of letters from
this country bearing insufficient post
age has induced Secretary Redileid to
request the cooperation Of the Post
office Department in bringing this mat
ter to the attention Of American busi-
ness men. Secretary Redfeld has sug-
gested that a circular indicating the
foreign countries which require Scent
postage be posted on postoffice bulletin
boards throughout the country a plan
which Postmaster General Burleson is
pIeRgring to follow out.
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
7. R. "PALLONARO,"
SAYS BRITISH CRITIC
"Toy Gas Balloon Filler" As
serts Landor, Is Roman
Name for the Colonel.

PARIS. July s.-Returnins today from
Rome, Henry Savage Landor again
branded Colonel Roosevelt as a
''faker" for his report Of discovery Of
the river Of doubt" in Brazil.
"Roosevelt's London address," he said,
does not change the situation. Men,
bers Of the Geographical Society. before
whom he spoke. consider him fake as
an explorer. First. he claimed discov-
cry of a rfver-ani then he admitted
having crossed that river on a bridge
spanned by telegraph wtres-next, he
went on to say that whoever doubted
him might go and be received by friends
at the spot where he discovered the
river.
Rome has the right nome tor Roose-
t-'pallonaro'-mcani literally one
who initiates toy balloons with gas
The Pope received me and presented
me with ~ gold medal and an auto
graphed photograph, mentioning my
work in Brazil, and closed the audience
by giving me his apostolic benediction.
The fact that / was with the Pope for
forty-five minutes startled Rome. You
will recall the Pope refused to see Col
cnel Roosevelt"
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
May Bridge Sabine River

Under the terms Of bill passed by
the Senate this afternoon the Frost
Johnson Lumber Company at Shreve-
port, La, was authorized to bu1d a
temporary bridge across the Sabine
river on the Texas-Louisiana border,
about two miles west Of Humber. La.
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
BECKY EDELSON.

The Above Trio Went to Tarrytown,
N. Y, After the Big Bomb Explo-
sion In New York City, and Will
Be On Hand To Help Fellow-mem-
bers When the Case Against the Agi-
tators Who Denounced John D.
Rockefeller Is Heard On July IS.
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
Bids for Dreadnoughts
Will Soon Be Asked

Secretary Of the Navy Daniels has
announced that about August the de-
partment will advertise for bids for the
construction Of three now battleshIps.
which will include the one to be
available when Greece completes the
purchase Of the Mississippi and Idaho.
One of the new Dreadnoughts will be
built at the New York navy yard. The
plans OF the three vessels will be SINH
lar to those of No. 80, which was built
In New York. Until names are chosen
for the new ships they will be known
as Nos. 40, Il, and 42.
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
Mexico City Expects
Peace Soon to Come

MEXICO CITY. July S-The Niagara
protocols were expected TO be submit
ted TO the senate today and rumors
were circulated that important develop
ments looking toward the establishment
Of peace in the republic might be ex-
pected.
II is reported that the gap In the
Mexican railway outside of Vera Cruz
Is soon to be repaired and through trains
Will be run from the capital to the
port. This is regarded as a favorable
indication and the general impression
here today is that prospects are I'M
proving for an agreement between the
dominant factions for the establishment
of a provisional government which shall
be acceptable TO all.
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
Commerce Department
Announces Changes

The Department OF Commerce today
announced the following changes in
its personnel:
Bureau Of the Census: temporary
appointments OF Henry Saunders,
Clarence E. Fogle. Robert Williams.
and Benjamin W. Sharp as Iaborers
at 1920 each. extended. and Pauline E
BarfieId. clerk, promoted to $1,000.
Bureau of Navigation: Frank c.
Ryan. clerk. resigned. and David F.
Crosland and Daniel n. Armiger,
clerks. promoted to $1,000 and $1,000,
respectively.
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
Ohio Health Officers
Declare War on Rats

Two thousand health officials in Ohio
have been asked to declare war on rats,
the United States Public Health Ser
vice was advised today. In a letter
from Secretary McCampbell, of the Ohio
State board Of health, the Government
officers were informed that that num-
ber Of communities had been informed
of the bubonic plague situation In New
Orleans, were cautioned to be on the
alert. and to begin to exterminate the
rat.
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
u. S. Ships Quit Mexican
Waters; More to Return

The Navy Department has gradually
ell kinds in Mexican waters on May
until only about two-thirds of the for
midable armada there on May l remain
today. Secretary Of the Navy Daniels
expects TO order the return Of many
more within the next few days.
There were seventy-nine warships Of
withdrawn ships from Mexican waters
!. Now there are fifty-eight but this
includes many smaller vessels at La
Paz Only twenty-four Of the forty
one vessels originally sent to Vera Cruz
are there now, and the big feet at
Tampicc has been reduced 10 three ships.
The more important battleships which
have been withdrawn are the Utah,
Michigan, South Carolina, New Hamp-
ssigs &issiSSi1pi and Connecticut.
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
Jury Fails to Agree
In Lewis Murder Case

The jury In the cese Of Irene Lewis,
colored, charged with manslaughter in
connection with the death OF Ethel JEFF
ferson, colored. reported disagreement
to Justice Anderson In Criminal Court
No. 1 today, and was discharged,
Originally the Lewis woman pleaded
guilty to the charge. admitting that she
struck the Jefferson girl with a bottle
Later she claimed that she used the
bottle in self-defense, and j. stice Gould
advised her to plead not equity, so
the plea was changed.
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
For Ports of Entry.

Duluth. Mimi, and Superior Wis,
will be created ports of en-
try in the district of Duluth and Su-
perior OF which the headquarters will
be in Duluth. If bill introduced this
afternoon by Senator La Toilette
should be passed
The Washington times., 1914-07-08
Eiseman Clothing Stock
Bought by the Leader

The business formerly conducted by
the Carl II. Eiseman Clothing Company.
Of 617-619 Seventh street northwest,
has been pure used by the Leader. it
became known today. The Leader,
preparatory to installing their own lines
Of mems wear, will offer the entire Else
man stock at a sacrifice in order to ef-
feet an immediate clearance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
UNCLE SAM ISSUES
COTTON FIGURES
SEPTEMBER

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 14.-The
report of the census bureau of the de-
partment of agriculture on cotton con-
sumed during September, was made
public at eleven o'clock this morning.
The report shows that during the
month ending September thirtieth, the
the consumption of cotton amounted
to 415,194 bales, against consump-
ton during the same month last year
of 442, ,444 bales. Manufacturing estab-
lishments had on hand on September
Both, the census report shows stock
of 556,O6S bales, against stock on the
same date last year of 614,5S1. In in
dependent warehouses 1861, $50 bales,
are shown to be stored, against
stock in similar warehouses last
year of 1,295,155 last year.
Exports to foreign countries during
the month of September are shown as
1878 by today's report, while last
year exports during the corresponding
period are given as 93O,32S bales. I'M
ports Of Egyptian and other foreign
cotton by domestic consumers during
September are given in the census bu.
reau's report as 1876 bales, against
7,449 bales during the corresponding
period.
The number of active spindles in the
United States during September this
year shows a decrease over those op-
Grated during 1914. The report gives
the number of domestic spindles op-
Grating during the month as 30,562,1S5,
against 3O,634,3S1 last year.
The census bureau reports on cot
ton production, consumption and gin
ming, are considered by brokers AMI
cotton interests everywhere as very
accurate, being gathered by treasury
agents in all parts of the cotton-pro-
ducing states, and in the past have in
fluenced the cotton market consider
ably, but owing to the abnormal con-
ditions prevailing through the world
as result Of the European war, to-
days report is valuable chiefly for its
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
CONGRESS WILL ADJOURN
WHEN KING COTTON IS
GIVEN RELIEF

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 14.-The
date upon which congress will adjourn
may depend largely upon the action
taken today on the proposed amend
ment to the administration war tax
measure, pending before the senate.
The amendment, which was adopted
by caucus of Southern senators last
night, and will have the united sup
port of many leaders in both houses Of
congress, was introduced this morning
on the floor Of the senate, and its pri-
mary object is the immediate relief of
the acute financial situation confront
ing the people of the South and the
business interests of the entire ma
ton.
The amendment is a compromise
agreement reached among the South
ern senator's, based upon Senator Ov-
ermans proposition that the federal
government purchase outright large
proportion of the 1914 cotton crop AMI
hold not less than five or six million
bales off the market until a satisfac-
tory price can be obtained for the
Southern staple. AS introduced this
morning, the amendment provides that
five million bales of cotton be purehas-
ed by the United States government
and held off the market. The funds
to provide for the purchase of the
cotton are to be realized through a
bond issue of two hundred and fifty
million dollars.
Democratic leaders in the senate
this afternoon stated that a vote upoa
The amendment should be reached not
later than next Saturday, and if pass
ed, congress will then speedily adjourn.
Senator Overman, however, has ex
pl essed, determination to oppose ary
movement to adjourn the present ses-
sion " til congress provides for the
financial relief of the Southern cotton
grower, and in the event the amend
mcnt is defeated, he will undoubtedly
ask reconsideration, meanwhile
suenuously opposing adjournment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
GERMANS FAIL IN
ATTACKS On
ALLIES
(Associated Press Dispatch.)

PARIS, Oct. 14.-It is believed here
today that the German possession of
Lille will be short. The Germans have
failed in several attacks or the Allies
lines at Arras, Albert, Roye, Lassigny
and Tracylmont, according to dis
pitches received here from the front.
Each time the attackers were repuls-
ed with heavy loss.
What will the Germans attempt next
City o. IT --rr::ecs,.,s who is interested in
ris. Their failure to make gains
against the Allies lines in the north
of France puts them in desperate
straights. The Allies not only hope
to keep their lines intact, but also to
push the Germans toward the frontier
Yesterday the Allied army made ma
terial gains and this morning reports
from the front indicate that the Ger
mans are slowly losing ground before
the advancing Allies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
The SESSION OF SCHLEY
IS SHORT AS USUAL

Judge z. A. Littlejohn and Solicitor
General j. r. Williams returned yes
terday afternoon from Ellayille, Schlcy
superior court having adjourned after
a session of little more than one day,
in which time all court business was
disposed of. Schley has for many
years borne the well-earned reputation
of having less litigation, perhaps, than
any county in Georgia, distinction Of
1t is a grand little county, in every re-
spect, proud, peaceful, plenteous and
prosperous.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
PRESIDENT Of AMERICAN
BANKERS ASSOCIATION
MAKES ADDRESS
(Associated Press Dispatch.)

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 14.-The for
tieth annual convention of the Amer
lean Bankers association which met
here today brought the American bank
ers together in large numbers for the
first time since the federal reserve act
was passed by congress.
Arthur Reynolds, of Des Moines
president Of the association, devoted
the greater part of his opening al
dress to the federal reserve scheme
He gave assurances that the country
might rely upon the bankers to IL
their part toward making the system
a success, notwithstanding their opp0-
sition to it in just the form adopted
He noted some of its fine points and
it's Weaknesses, and advised bankers
how to adjust themselves to the rad
ical change.
National bankers had submerged
their opinions, he said, and were co.,
daily coming to the support of the
federal reserve banks, as required by
the act, and a limited number of banks
and trust companies organized under
state laws had come into the system
but not to the extent necessary tc
warrant the anticipation of that COM
plete unification of our entire banking
system so long desired"
The rule of the banker must b5
safety first" he said, in considerinl
the difficulties the federal reserve
banks would have in keeping impound.
ed all the means necessary to relieve
sudden distress, and at the same time
to re-discount freely enought to avert
contraction of credit, "It will require
rare wisdom, indeed, he said, "tc
meet so contradictory o situation"
If there were any assurance that thc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
HUNTERS In GREAT TRIP
TO WOODS OF WEBSTER
Slaughter of Squirrels There Terrific,
1t is Said.

Alderman A. J. Harris and Deputy
Court Clerk S. R. Heys spent yester-
day in the wilds of Kinchafoonee
swamp, camping upon the trail of the
toothsome squirrel. AS expected, they
found this fine game abundant and the
slaughter of the bunnies was terrific,
each nimrod bringing back dozens of
them among neighbors and friends, to
say nothing of the fine fish caught in
the eddies of the creek. Clerk Heys
boldly claimed to have killed enough
squirrels to feed twenty people while
Alderman Harris doubtless created
equal slaughter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
AMERICUS FOLK At circus
In MACON and COLUMBUS

The Ringing circus did not come
to Americus, but this slight oversight
and bad business judgment did not
deter Americas folk from going to the
show. Scores of them went to Ma
con yesterday by rail and automobile,
while others still went to Columbus
this morning to see the hoop-la-girl
and the fierce gazook. One of the
circus attaches here recently, said
that Americus wa srecognized by the
circus management as one of the hest
show towns in the South, and that
the big show would probably come
here next season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
800 MEMBERS FOR
AMERICUS Y. N. c. A.
Assistant Secretary is Engaged to As.
sist Secretary Glenn Colby in His
Work There.

The rapid growth in membership Of
of the local Y, NJ. c. A. since its open
ing two weeks ago has made it neces-
sary to secure an assistant secretary
to assist General Secretary Glen. Colby
in his work there. The membership
is already we'll above 300 and every
day new names are added to the roll
MIR. w. ]. McBrayer has been en-
gagged as assistant secretary. Mr. Nc
Brayer has been active in the associa-
ton work for five years. He comes to
Americus from Albany, where he was
assistant secretary for one year. Prior
to his year 1T Albany he was connect
ed with the Fort Worth, Tex, Young
Mems Christian Association In a SIM
liar capacity.
hTe new assistant secretary comes
to Americus highly recommended by
national officers of the association.
Glenn Colby, the general secretary
knows him we'll as he was associated
with him in Albany las >,Sear and
speaks more than good word for him
He will have charge of the clerical
work of the association and will spent
the greater part of his time soliciting
rev members.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
NATIONAL CHAMBER COM
MERGE TO INVESTIGATE
CONDITIONS OF SOUTH
ERN COTTON STATES
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 14.-In
order to gain first information con-
cerning business and financial condi-
tions prevailing throughout the South
as a result of the depressed cotton
market, the United States Chamber Of
Commerce has determined to conduct
an, exhaustive investigation of condi-
tions there. This investigation will be
under the personal direction of the
directors of the national chamber, a
party of who left here this morning
for the South.
The members of the party contem-
plate learning first the exact fnan-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
GEORGIA SENATOR
INTRODUCES COTTON
RELIEF MEASURE
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct 14.-Sen-
ator Hoke Smith, of Georgia, today in
troduced the proposed amendment to
the general war revenue bill which
would enable the federal government
to take 100000 bales of cotton off the
market as an aid towards raising the
price of the staple.
The Georgia senator would have the
government issue bonds for $3.50, ,00O,-
600 to pay for the cotton at 10 cents a
pound. This cotton would be stored
in bonded warehouses and held until
the demand for it is sufficient to bring
a reasonable price.
Senator Smith and other prominent
senators from the cotton growing
states of Dixie will speak in behalf
of the amendment Thursday. The cot
ton states senators have pledged them
selves to support the measure and to
oppose all motions to adjourn until
the bill has become a law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
PORTUGAL DECLARES
WAR ON KAISER
SAYS REPORT
(Associated Press Dispatch.)

LONDON, Oct. IA Central News
dispatch received here this morning
states that the report published in Ma
drid to the effect that Portugal has de-
clared war on Germany is unconfrm-
ed. Lisbon correspondents make ne
mention of the reported declaration in
neys dispatches received from there
this afternoon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
CITY COUNCIL TO MEET
TONIGHT in SESSION

The city council will meet tonight at
1890 o'clock, this being the date OF
the fortnightly meeting of that august
body. Among other matters of inter-
est which may be discussed is that
of the lighting plant merger, whicn
just now is attracting no little public
attention in view of injunction pro-
ceedings recently instituted to the end
of preventing, if possible, such merg-
sss $50
ing of interests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
SEXES ALL
TRAMWAY LINES IN MEXICO
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.)

MEXICO CITY, Oc. 14.-(By courie>
to Vera Cruz)-The seizure of all Mex
lean tramways by the Carranza gov
ernment was made Tuesday at the
point of bayonets.
Comparative quiet prevails in the
capital following the incident.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14
DISCIPLES Of CHRIST
ADJOURN INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION IN ATLANT A
(Associated Press Dispatch.)

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct. 14.-The Inter
national Convention of the Disciples
of Christ will adjourn here tonight
after a session lasting several days
The morning session today was taken
Up with meetings of the pastors OF
the denomination. The evapgelists of
the church will meet this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-14

cial conditions, and after consultation
with leading Southern business men,
bankers and cotton factors, will, upon
their return here, recommend meas
ures for the financial relief of cotton
planters.