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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
BIC REDUCTION
COTTON ACREAGE
ASSURED ALREADY
THAT PLAN ALONE WILL SERVE
TO RESTORE VALUE OF THE
PRESENT CROP.

While Americus warehousemen are
making sales of few bales Christmas
cotton, the large stocks here are not
being materially reduced and prices
continue to sag around the and ga
cents figure, according to grade. Ship
ments of cotton abroad have greatly
increased this week, but the price fac
tor, which will continue to grow in
Importance, is the question of acreage.
There is no denying the fact that ow-
ing to the admitted surplus from the
present crop acreage reduction is nee
essary to any material advance in
prices, and the extent of the advance
will depend very largely upon whether
the reduction is large enough to in
sure for the two seasons an average
supply. Unquestionably the influence
of southern banks will be thrown on
the side of drastic curtailment, while
the size of this seasons crop, now a
matter of official record, will be tre-
mendous as a factor to that end. To
be sure at the moment the market does
not appear to offer mech inducement
to the buyer, but this is always the
case when conditions affecting the
price of a commodity are bad, such as
they unquestionably are at this time
} in cotton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18

One week from today is Christmas.
Most of Americus will be happy and
contented on that day. Most of the
little children will wake up on the
Savior's birthday to find stockings full
of toys and goodies. But there will
be others not so happy.
Many a poor little tot will find an
Empty Stocking" hanging there.
Many a little kiddie will have its
faith in Old Santa Claus shaken by
his failure to appear. Many a mother
will be forced to choke hack her
tears and try to explain the seeming
neglect.
But the larger part of Americus can
help make it a merry Christmas for
the smaller part. With very little sac
rifice, if any at all, well-to-do Ameri-
Gus can provide for the poorer folks
who may be dreading Christmas
morning and it's disappointments
The Empty Stocking Fund will make
it a merry Christmas for as many as
possible. Every contribution helps.
So come on and send in yours.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18

LONDON, Dec. 18.-Members Of the
families of the Marquis of Tweeddale
and the Earl of Aylesford have laid
before the war office in London evi-
dence that Lord Arthur Hay, the heir
presumptive to the Tweeddale marqui-
safe, and Lord Guernsey the Oldest son
of the Earl of Aylesford, were killed
by Germans who bore flag of truce.
Ordering their men to halt, the two
lieutenants advanced toward the enc
my. Suddenly a murderous fire burst
forth from the branches of some trees
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
I'D UNEMPLOYED
STORM RESTAURANT 7
(By Associated Press.)

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 1S-Two
hundred unemployed men last night
raided a prominent restaurant and af-
ter terrorizing the patrons and pro-
prietor, forcibly seated themselves at
tables and ordered supper. After en-
joying "the first square meal in sew
eral days" they paraded to the city
market and seized everything in sight
that could be eaten. Forty-five of the
mob were arrested by the police which
broke up the mob.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON ID. c., Dec. 1S.-A
census bureau report issued at IL
o'clock this morning gives figures re-
lating to the crush of cottonseed by
domestic mills for the current season,
up to December 1st. These figures
show slight increase over last sea-
sons crush, and indicate continued
prosperity in the industry.
Two million, four hundred and nine
ty-three thousand and fifty tons cottoi
seed have been crushed into oil anG
kindred products since the opening Of
the season, up to December 1st, and
this compares with two million, two
hundred and ninety-two thousand, two
hundreds and seventy-six tons crushed
to the same date last year. The in
creased crush, in round numbers
totals two hundred thousand tons Of
seed.
The growth of the cotton seed in
dustry during the past few years has
been most remarkable, and is now rec
ognized as a substantial factor in the
prosperity of the nation. Practically
ninety per cent of all the mills en-
gagged in crushing cotton seed are
located in the South, with many re-
fneries scattered throughout the mid
die western and east coast states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT WANTED
SeabOard Officials VIII Carry Matter
Higher Up and Attempt to Settle
Matters Peacefully-Realize That
Read Must Civ City Square Deal
or Lose Valuable Business and
Property.

That Americus business men prefer
a peaceful settlement of differences
existing between the city and the Sea-
board railroad, but that if such a
peaceful agreement cannot be reach
ed, the city is prepared to fight, was
learned by Superintendent McGaw, of
the Alabama division of the road, and
General Freight Agent Tompson, of
the Seaboard, when they met yesterday
the committee of business men chosen
to protect Americas in the settlemnt
of differences with the road. Every
member of the committee named by
Chairman Council was present at the
joint meeting, and while the conserva-
tive element ruled still the railroad
officials could easily see that Americus
would not stand for slip-shod settle
ment, and was prepared to stand up
and deman he~ rights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
AUSTR|ANS FORCED
To LEAVE DEAD
UNBUR|ED
(By Associated Press.)

NISH, Servia, Dec. 1S.-Prisoners
captured by the Servians state that the
Turks and Austrians have lost heavily
during the last two weeks. The casual
ty list has been heavy with both ar
mics they state.
An Austrian captain, among the
prisoners, stands sponsor for the state
ment that the Austrian losses were so
heavy that the army was forced to
abandon all plans for burying their
dead. The Servians pressed them so
hard that they were forced to retreat
over the bodies of their dead comrades
and leave them to the mercy of the
winter winds and the wolves of the
forest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
KAISER BEGS men TO TAKE WARSAW
Or HE MUST MAKE DEGRADING PEACE

hope Of drawing off the Russians from
both Cracow and Pzremysl
"Cracow is the key of the German
strategy. The kaiser, for political rea-
sons, also has been imploring his
troops to capture Warsaw. According
to the Bourse Gazette, he has distrib-
uted to his soldiers a signed procla-
nation, in which he says "Unless
you take Warsaw shall have to make
peace for Germany under degrading
conditions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
FEDERAL JUDGE WILL
HEAR HABEUs CORPRs
PETITION LEO FRANZ
(By Associated Press.)

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 18.-Federal
Judge Newman will tomorrow hear the
petition of Leo Franks lawyers to Sc
cure his release by the habeas corpus
route. Whatever the decision of Judge
Newman, the lawyers expect to carry
the case to the United States supreme
court once more.
The lawyers are still basing their
claims on the constitutionalty of the
case. They claim that the verdict
handed in finding Frank guilty of the
murder of little Mary Phagan should
not be allowed to stand as Frank was
absent from the courtroom when the
jury made its report.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
FUNERAL OF J. NJ. BAGGETT
BE HELD SATURDAY AFTERNOON

The funeral services of Mr.. J. M
Baggett, Jr., who met a tragic death
this morning in Eatonton, will take
place here tomorrow afternoon at Oak
grome cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
GERMANS, UNDER FLAG OF TRUCE, KILL
TWO YOUNG NOBLEMEN OF ENGLAND

upon which a dozen German snipers
were perched and concealed by the
foliage. The party with the flag Of
truce were directly beneath this tree.
Lord Hay and Lord Guernsey fell in
stantly, their bodies torn by many
bullets.
The Irish Guardsmen, seeing this
treacherous attack on their officers,
charged forward and killed every one
Of the enemy, returning to the British
lines with the bloodstained white ban
ner as evidence Of what had occurred.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Dec. 1S.-Hamilton Fyfe,
the Daily Nails corresondent, tele-
graphs from Petrograd:
"Over the eastern theater CT war the
Kgeneral staff has drawn thick curtain
Yof secrecy. One corner Slightly lifted
shows the Russians pursuing a defeat
cd German force to the East Prussian
frontier. In another place, we dimly
discern an Austrian army struggling
through the snowy Carpathians in the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
BRITISH CAPTURE
SURVIVING ME- MbERS
CRUISER ENDEN CREW
(By Associated Press.)

TOXIC, Dec. 18.-Certain British
warships, the name of which are not
permitted to pass the military censor
here, have captured those members of
the crew of the German cruiser En-
den who escaped when that vessel was
destroyed off Cocoa Island recently by
the Australian cruiser Sydney. The
German sailors went to sea from Co.
Goa Island on a coastwise steamer,
and were taken prisoners on the high
seas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
GERMANS CLAIM TO
HAVE SUNK BRITISH
SHIPS IN SEA RAID
(By Associated Press.)


LONDON, Dec. 1S.-The official Ger
man statement of the recent raid on
the English seacoast has just reached
London. The statement claims that
the Germans gained a great victory
and that two of the British destroyers
which attacked the Germans were
sunk and three other destroyers badly
damaged by the German cruisers.
The British admiralty has published
an official statement of the affair but
fails to mention any losses among the
British navy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
KAISER BILL To
RETURN To FRONT
(By Associated Press.)

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 18.-A news dis
patch to the Telegraaf says that En-
peror Wilhelm, who has been detained
in Berlin on account of illness will re-
turn to the front before the week is
out. Germany has had a damper
thrown over her for the past week
while their war chief was fighting
against a severe attack Of pneumonia
which was followed by diphtheria.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
Woman Flies in Aero
Ouer BattIefelds To
Find Injured Soldiers
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Dec. 1S.-An aerial unit
has been added to the British Red
Cross service.
One of the members of this corps
is woman, Mrs. Winifred Butler, who
is now in active service with the vol
unteer ambulance corps. 1t is her
duty to fly over the battlefield and
search for wounded soldiers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
GERMANS CLAIM VICTORY
OVER ALLIED TUOOPS
(By Associated Press }

BERLIN, Dec. 18.-In an official
bulletin issued today the Germans say
that in an engagement at the river
Somme twelve hundred French were
captured and eighteen hundred killed
The Germans lost two hundred in the
engagement, it is calculated.
In the Argonne forest the German
forces captured seventy-five hundred
prisoners this morning, it also states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18

been secretly executed in Mexico City
within the last few days, accordin gto
an official report which reached the
United States government yesterday
from one of its agents there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
More Than 100 Mexicdns
Are Secretly Executed
(By Associated Press.)

(3y Associated PresS.J
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 1S.-Be-
tween 100 and $50 Mexicans, many Of
them once prominent officially, have
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18

Representative Lemuel P. Padgett
of Tennessee is the chairman of the
Naval Affairs Committee of the
House of Representatives, which is
now investigating the condition of the
United States navy. The work has
been taken up largely because of the
agitation inaugurated by Representa-
tive Gardner of Massachusetts, who
had introduced a resolution for a
special committee TO Investigate both
army and navy. Already Mr.. Pad
gett's committee has brought out some
interesting facts concerning the read
mess Of the United States in case of
war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
Arrangement Temporary.

Superintendent MeGaw informed the
committee that in his opinion the ar
rangement whereby Cordele becomes
the terminus point for the through
freight service was only temporary
agreement, and would be annulled as
soon as the fruit shipments from Flor
ida had been cared for. Mr.. McGaw
said this was his personal opinion but
that he could not give the city any as
surance that it was the purpose of
those higher up" to re-establish
Americus as the terminus point.
"Men Higher Up" Invited.
AS the men higher up" seemed to
predominant in the argument of Mr.
McGaw, the committee asked him to
invite the gentlemen referred to to
visit Americus so that a speedy settle
ment could be arranged.
City VIII Cooperate.
The superintendent of the Alabama
division was informed that if the road
was willing to tote fair" with the
city, Americus was prepared to CO.
operate with the railroad, in securing
the larger part of the freight business
of Americus for the road. But on the
other hand, she was equally prepared
to force the railroad to toe the mark
and keep her contract with Amercus.
Contract Exists.
That a contract exists between the
railroad and the city whereby the Sea
board is given the use of certain real
estate holdings and furnished with
10000 or more gallons of water free
by the city each month, on condition
that the road comply with certain con-
ditions, was brought out in the meet
| ing. So far as the Times-Recorder has
been able to find out, the city has liV-
ed UP to its half of the contract and
the railroad has woefully neglected
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
sEABOARD FINDS
THAT AMER|CUS
MEANS BUSINESS

COMMITTEE MEETS WITH SUPERIN-
TENDENT MGAW AND INFORMS
HIM THAT AMERICUS is PRE-
PARED TO STAND UP FOR HER
TS-AMERICUS MUST BE RE-
ESTABLISHED AS TERMINUS OR
FIGHT WILL COME
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18
S0TT0NSEED CROP
FOR 1874 ESTIMATED
At 2,4S3,050 TONS

CRUSH OF COTTONSEED FOR CUR.
RENT CROP TO DECEMBER 1ST,
SHOWS SLIGHT INCREASE OVER
LAST YEAR GROWTH OF IN.
DUSTRY IN RECENT YEARS MOST
REMARKABLE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-18

Continued on Page 81
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-03
R.J.BAKER SHOWS
SPLENDID PHOTOS
AT THE Y.M.C.A.

Showing some of the most beauti-
|fully-cclored pictures that have been
made of Hawaiian scenery, R. ]. Ba-
ker entertained a large audience at
the Y. NJ. C.. A. last evening. His sun
set and moonlight pictures with their
Isplendid cloud effects were the fea-
lures of his collection. Many of the
Views of Kauai scenes were those ne
had made while on the recent trip
with the AID Club, among these Deing
some unusual scenery along the Ma
pail cliffs. Pictures Of the AID Club
party at its various stops brought
hearty applause. - s
The instrumental numbers by Mrs.
Elsa Cross, Howard and Carlos Ca
ceres and the vocal solo by n. w.
Stevens, were delightful. w. H. Hut
ton brought down the house" with
his dialect monologues. Closing the
evenings program. Physical Director
Lau and James w. Merrill gave a
snappy exhibition of aerobatic work.
The bowling alleys and billiard
rooms were crowded with fair play
ers throughout the evening.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-03
SeasonabIe Offerings at Sachs

In addition to the usual collection
Of seasonable apparel, ranging from
the filmy evening gown to the chic
walking suits, the buyers of this
concern, have displayed elegant taste
and a long foresight into the antici-
pated whims of Easter shoppers.
Aside from the always essential
gowns, dresses. etc, here can be
found a very select line Of neckwear.
laces, waists and all those little frilis
so necessary to the complete ward
robe of the correctly dressed woman.
Among the Teady-to-wear garments
appear the new and modish polo coat.
street dresses particularly attractive
in the new crepe-weave materials.
Another most commendable offering,
perhaps, appears among the white
gloves. This is the washable Doe
skin glove" for of course gloves are
always the proper thing at all occa-
sions.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-03
o CORN-LESS JOY!
"GETS-IT" FOR C0RNS
Nothing in the World Can Beat II
fer Germs and C;.lluSeS

Now try the different way, the new
way. the absolutely sure way, the
painless way of getting rid of those
corns that have pestered the life and
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-03

For more than a
quarter Of a CEN
fury SHAC has been
the favorite remedy
for headache and
neuralgia.
Taste1ess-Certai1
12 doses-25 cents
Ask your druggist
Tor SHAC
El' ,l'|' s
-1s@--
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-03
Iob.nnes = Ecrardt mast sacbe

Johannes r. Eckardt, past sachem
of the local lodge of Improved Order
of Red Men and superintendent of the
Queens hospital, was the guest of
honor att farewell reception and ban
quet at the Union Grill last night, the
hosts being the past sachems of the
local order. Mr.. Eekardt will leave
Honolulu on the Sierra tomorrow and.
after a month spent on the mainland,
will visit his old home in Germany.
He expects to be absent from the ter
ritory about 6 months.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-03
PROGRAM FOR CONCERT
ON YOUNG HOTEL ROOF
FOR SATURDAY EVENING

The following program has been ar.
ranged for the usual Saturday even,
ing concert on the Young Hotef roof:
March-Spirit of Independence
+ "... --.G# esFsEzEEg Aha uoI1noonY
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-03

soul Out of you for such a long time.
Drop everything else and use GETS
IT" A few drops applied in a few
seconds does the work Useless Junk,
like flesh-eating> salves that make
corns swell, cotton rings that make
corns stand up like pop-eyes, raZors,
corn diggers. scissors and files that
make corns grow faster, are all done
for. "GETS-IT" is on a new princi-
pie, makes cOrns shriVel, vanish! 1t
can't stick to the stocking, or hurt the
flesh.
"GETS-IT" is sold by all druggists,
Csc a bottle, or sent direct by E.
Lawrence & Co, Chicago.
"GETS-IT" is sold in Honolulu by
Benson Smith & Co, Ltd, cor. Fort
and Hotel, and Hollister Drug Co.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-03

- ...4. - 49, : ABE f1olZmdnH
Overture Bohemian Girl =. ). .Balfe
Waltz-Wiener Blut ....... Strauss
A Vision of Salome ........E. Lampe
Selection Dollar Princess. Fall
Two Spanish Dances. Moskowsky
Selection from the 0pera-Ca yalle-
ria Rusticana ......... Mascagni
Softly and Unawares .......5.. .Linke
Waltz-Lentz and Liebe. !. Won Blon
Selection-The Yankee Consul. Robyn
Mazurka-Heather Bells 49,. Losey
March-You Can't Get Away from
1t ...... SchwarZ
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-03

9 PASSENGER, IS MILES TO I
GAL; ELECTRIC LIGHTED AND
STARTER; WARNER SIPS coM6l.
NATION CLOCK AND SPEEDoM.
ETER; klasen Horn, two extra tires,
tubes and tire covers; chains; two ex-
ira demountabIe rims @. D. complete
set Of tools; finish Of car as follows:
Color, dark bluei uphoistering, Span
Ish Grey with Nickel trimmings. Car
in use only five weeks. Cost Of car
$3.50. Owner expecting to make tour
Of globe. Car can be bought at bar
gain on the instalIment plan. Car open
for inspection At my private garage,
. Diamond Head road. The pnettlest
car IN the islands. A buy In Htc-
time for some one.
Phone 5000 246o.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-02
Steel Construction Saves Lives.

Montgomery City.-Nineteen per-
sons were injured, nose fatally, when
Wabash train no. g. the Colorado
Limited" en- route from st. Louis. was
derailed about three and one.half
miles west of Montgomery City. All
OF the coaches except the rear sleeper
left the track.
A majority of those injured were
cut by broken glass. All steel equip
ment of the train probably saved many
from serious injury and death, as four
OF the cars rolled into a ditch and
turned over on their sides. The wreck
was caused by broken rail.
That none was killed Is considered
mcky, as trainmen say the wreck liz
one of the worst in their history. The
track and right-of.way were torn UP
for more than 200 yards. The wreck
Is the first for Conductor j. S. Gould
during his &c years service for tho
Wabash.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-02
Fails 70 Find iessIar Ely.

Sedala-S. NJ. Jordan, farm expert
for Pettis county, says the Hessian fly
has not invaded this section. although
1t Is reported to have damaged grow
Ing wheat In some parts of the state
seriously.
MIR Jordan says he has found fly
about the size OF the insect that an
noys cattle in the summer, and anoth-
er about the size of n small ant, but
they do little or no damage to wheat.
A third fly discovered is known as
the Crane fly. II is about the size OF q
large mosquito and looks a little like
the Hessian fly but does no great
damage. A fourth fly that damaged
both wheat and alfalfa is the leaf hop
per, often mistaken for the Hessian
fly.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-02
chrlstmas Robbers Make Merry.

Kansas City,-'Merry Christmas
and n Happy New Year" shouted
back trio Of robbers, AZ they left
the iewelry store of John Mulch aft
er rifling the cash register and filling
their pockets with watches, In Kan
sas City, Kan. Persons passing on
the street who heard the greeting
knew OF nothing unusual happening
until the excited jeweler appeared and
called for officers. The robbers had
disappeared by that time.
The man entered the store, within 4
block Of police station, and while
one kept the proprietor covered with
a revolver the others robbed the place.
Mufichs loss amounted to several
hundred dollars.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-01-02
Turkey Scramble. New Game.

Sayannah.--ln a free-for-all scram-
BILE for turkeys held on a downtown
street here several men and women
received battered heads and most Of
the birds were torn to pieces. The
scramble, so far as the human beings
were concerned. was good-natured
one.
Several hundred persons-men,
women and children-gathered in re-
Spouse to II merchants advertisement
that he would release 20 turkeys for
the Christmas dinner Of those lucky
enough to capture one, The scram-
bier who failed TO catch a fowl at
tempted to get one away from lucky
competitor. This resulted In fights,
torn clothing and bruises, Town Of
ficials flnany cleared the street.