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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-02-24

them you help yourself, you help them
and you help the paper, because we
want to show them that they are right
in saying that it pays to advertise
They have the goods.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-02-24

The general assembly did we'll in
making Senator Mauldin judge OF the
new 18th circuit comprising the
counties of Greenville and Pickens.
Senator Mauldin will make good
judge
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-02-24
Tuesday, February "a, 1914,

The Mexican situation seems to be
come more involved, instead OF clear
ing Up.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-02-24
Colonial Entertainment.

The Jasper chapter, D. A. R., will
give most delightful entertainment,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-02-24

Tuesday, February q, 1914
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-02-24
New Spring OxfOrds.

A remarkable showing Of smart, snappy
styles in New Spring Oxfords for Ladies and
Men. When you see them you are sure to
want pair. You will find them perfect in
every detail All styles in patent, gunmetal,
colonials, pumps and strap islippers welt and
turn soles.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-02-24
Men S Clothing.

We have sold clothing in Newberry for l6
years, and we can truthfully say that we have
just received the prettiest and best line Of
Spring Clothing that we have ever had, and
can offer it at the lowest prices, reason, the
tariff has been taken off Of wool. Prices
range from S8.0 to $1,000 the suit. See them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

Reports sitting unrelenng censorship today frag
mena conflicting in conclusion Authentic information
operations under during the past wenOu hours
Tightening the part of British and French
military the beginning of active
since the heavy fighting which resulted
I'm the to the Belgian border
fragmenay bits of early today London mil
that the Allied armies in France exert
ing steady pressure along entire battle front in the
attained various points, The extent of
probematcal and only be guessed
advance movement has been begun
the efforts of the Allies
a points in that
conflict Bein's recent claims of an
overwhelming victory been discounted by events trans
ping in the Carpahan REGION where huge Austrian
the Cars cohorts PerOgad Off
the advance Warsaw checked
correspondents march the Polish capital
probably difficult problem Won Hndenbe has yet
continues to be attained by the
Asia Minor todays official Russian report
battles of the has just resulted tre
victory Turkish column coming into the Russian
artillery reported practically annihated
than half the command being killed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
JOHN BULL To
De FRIENDLY
ENGLISH GOVERNMENT WILL RE-
PLY TO e. 5. NOTE PROTESTING
AGAINST DETENTION OF AMER
ICAN SHIPS BY BRITISH
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Dec. 31.-It has been Off
cially announced here that the gov
ernment is preparing an official reply
to the note received from the United
States protesting against the deten-
ton of American shipping vessels by
the English government. 1t is under
stood that the same friendly tone that
pervaded President Wilson's communi-
cation to England will characterize
the reply.
Ambassador Page and Secretary
Grey have spent several days in con-
ference over the matter, and it is I'M
derstood that the reply will probably
prove agreeable and beneficial to both
pardes concerned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
AMER|CUS WILL
OBSERVE ANNUAL
HOLIDAY FRIDAY
NEW YEARS OBSERVANCE HERE
BUT NOT ON EXTENSIVE
SCALE

Observance of the annual holiday
New Year's-tomorrow will not be
very general in Americus, as this hol-
iday is not included in the list observ-
ed here by suspension of business,
such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The banks, of course, will observe the
holiday, while at the postoffice Sunday
hours will probably be observed. In
all other lines of business and occu-
patton, the usual procedure will. be
the order here. Merchants are getting
their stocks in shape, following the
recent holiday business, and general
lull appears to mark the post-season
period here, as elsewhere in the realm
of cotton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
Savannah Quotes Sky Rates.
(By Associated Press.)

SAVANNAH, Ca, Dec. 31.-Owing to
scarcity of neutral ships and the risks
which must be taken in transporting
freights the transatlantic rates on
freight room from Savannah are now
showing at new record high levels.
The quotations per bale on cotton
yesterday compared to normal times,
according to representative exporter
here were:
To Bremen: Present rate $1S.75,
against $1.75 bale.
To Gothenberg: Present rate $11.25,
against SO.
To Rotterdam: Present rate $3.50,
against $1.75.
To Havre: Present rate $3.50,
against 50
To Genoa: Present rate $3.50,
against $275.
To Liverpool and Manchester: Pres
ent rate $4.35, against $1.75.
To Barcelona: Present rate IS,
against 1925.
The average price of bale Of cot
ton now is $35.
The freight rate to Bremen is prac-
tically half of the value of the cotton.
Cotton factors here pointed out that
the effect of the enormous increase in
freight rates was largely responsible
for the low prices the staple now is
Bringing in domestic markets.
1t would be impossible, they said, to
pay more than s35 bale here, meet
the high freight charges and sell the
cotton at even a modest profit in Eu-
ropean markets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
ALABAMA FARMER SHOT
WHILE GUARDING BARN
FARMER GUARDS BARN AGAINST
ROBBERS AND MEETS DEATH AT
HANDS OF NEGRO-TRACK DOGS
ON TRAIL OF MURDERER.
(By Associated Press.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 31.-R.
A. Stillwell, farmer living near Ell
more, was killed early this morning
while guarding his barn against rob-
bers. The Stillwell barn had been rob-
bed on several different occasions and
last night Mr.. Stillwell determined to
sit up and wait for the persons re-
sponsible.
Early this morning the family were
wakened by a gun shot and on inves-
tigating found Stillwell mortally
wounded. He lived only long enough
to give a brief description of the man
who shot him. AS a result, posse
with blood hounds is looking for a
negro who is supposed to have taken
refuge in the swamps nearby.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
|BELFORT BECOMES
HEADQUARTERS FOR
ALLIED AER0PLANEs
(By Associated Press.)

GENEVA, Dec. 31.--Both English
and French monoplanes and bipIanes
have recently arrived at Belfort and
are fitting up in the lakge park near
the town, where several sheds have
recently been constructed. 1t was
from this point that the English avia-
tors, who received their machines in
pieces from Paris, attacked the Yep
pelin works at Fredrichshafen. In the
meantime the air scouts are working
over Mulhouse and Colmar, making
long journeys every day above the
German towns and forces and report
ing to headquarters. Yesterday one
French aviator few above the German
fortress of Istein and was fired up
on by the batteries there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
FRENCH CHARGED
TRENCHES UNDER
COVER Of SNOW
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Dec. Subscribing the
capture of a line of trenches in the
north, non-commissioner officer
writes home of an unusual piece of
strategy.
THE evening before there had been
a heavy fall of snow," he said, "and
the bright moonlight showed up ev-
cry object with extraordinary clear
ness against the white background
The 126th Infantry, which had plan
ned raid on the enemy's trenches
only 20 yards away, found its project
compromised, but a corporal was
struck by brilliant idea; every man
pulled Off his outer clothes and pull
ed his shirt on over jacket and rest;
thus they crept through the snow up
to the edge of the German trenches
without being seen, and carried the
entire line"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
FUNERAL SERVICES
THOMAS v. NJ CAV
HELD IN DETROIT
REMAINS CARRIED FROM SAVAN.
NAH LAST NIGHT.

The body of Mr.. Thomas w. McGaw,
superintendent of this division of the
Seaboard railway, and who died very
suddenly Tuesday morning in Savan-
nah of acute heart affection, was car
ried last night from his Savannah home
to Detroit, the city Of his nativity,
where the interment will take place.
Mr.. McGaw was well known in Ameri-
Gus and much esteemed in CONNER
cial and railway circles here, as
throughout the state, where he has
so long resided.
Mr.. McGaw had spent the previous
evening In his home with his wife and
his H2-yeaf-old daughter, playing
games and addressing New Years
ca. DIS to several friends.
He was apparently in good health
and cheerful. After retiring for the
night he suffered a heart attack at
2 Clock in the morning. A physician
was called and remained with him for
an hour. When the physician left Mr..
McGaw seemed to have recovered and
was resting easy. At o'clock the sec
ond and more violent attack came
and he died before his doctor could
reach the home.
In 1901 Mr.. McGaw entered the en-
ploy of the Seaboard Air Line rail-
way as trainmaster, and in 1903 was
made assistant trainmaster of the
Illinois Central railroad at New Or
leans. In 1906 he was appointed
trainmaster of the Yazoo and Missis-
sippi Valley railroad
Subsequently, he became general
yard master OF the New York, Susque-
hanna and Western railroad, and re-
turned to the Seaboard in 1906 as gen.
eral yardmaster. Until August Is,
1913, he was trainmaster OF that line.
From the superintendency Of the Sa-
vannah terminal division he rose to
superintendent of the Alabama divis-
ion, to which position he was appoint
ed July515. 1914.
AT the time OF his death Mr.. McGaw
was vice president of the Jefferson
Loan company and a member Of the
Savannah lodge Of Elks. Besides his
wife and daughterihe is survived BY
one brother. william McGaw. Of New
! Orleans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
DUTCH ARMY OF
100000 GUARDS
BORDER HOLLAND
(By Associated Presso

THE HAGUE, Dec. S1.-The Dutch
army of over 100000 men is still un-
der arms and the borders are guard
ed as vigilantly as il hostile foe
were approaching. The care of Bel
gian refugees is a part OF their duty.
This capital is full of the more pros
porous Belgians who refuse TO stay at
home under the German flag. The ho-
tells were never so full at this season.
ScheveningeE, which had disastrous
summer season, is now overrun with
troops who are quartered in the ho-
tells and kurhaus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
SA F { TY At Sci
CONVENTION
FAILURE
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 31.-The
safety at sea convention as drafted
by the recent International conference
at London, virtually failed today when
the participating nations failed to ex-
change ratifications of the agreement
as had been agreed.
Today was the last day upon which
the exchanges of ratifications could be
made under the terms of the conven~
ton agreement, and the failure to
consummate the scheme is believed to
have been caused by the European
war which upset practically all the
commercial plans of the belligerent
nations.
No effort was made by the United
States government to effect an ex-
change of ratihcations today, though
officials here expressed the opinion
that at the termination of the war
plans outlined by the convention will
be agreed upon by practically every
maritime nation in the world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
CROSSING NORTH
SEA A T|CkL|5H
PROPOSITION
NOW
(By Associated Press.)

VLISSINGEN, Holland, Dec. 81
Crossing the North sea Is now ticklinb
navigating, and if half as many mine
are cited as the crew Of the Princess
Juliana" testify, it is easy to compre-
hend why all crossings must be made
by daylight. The Dutch boats leave
Folkestone at eight in the morning
and reach Flushing shortly after four.
AS passengers from London must re-
port for Scotland Yard inspection at
five, this means that it is substantial
ly 24-hours business to get London
to Holland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
COUNCIL MEETS
TOMORROW NIGHT
ELECT employees
FIRST MEETING OF NEW YEAR A
VERY IMPORTANT ONE.

The city council of Americus will
hold it's first meeting of the new year
tomorrow night, and in view of the i'm
portant business which will command
the attention of the solons this meeting
will be of much interest and import
ance alike. The special license ordi-
nance will be adopted at this meet
ing, while the election Of all depart
mental heads and city employees for
the new year will be feature Of the
meeting. Candidates for several good
places, both the "ins" and the "outs"
have been busily employed this week
In seeing members of council and ex-
erting influences in their individual
behalf pending the election tomorrow
night. Members Of council present a
Iclam-lilke attitude regarding prospec-
tive events and are very largely non
coHmittal regarding the filling Of
places. fact which adds interest and
suspense to the situation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
WOULD BUILD A
WALL AROUND
SWITZERLAND
(By Associated Press.)

GENEVA Dec. 31.-The Swiss AS
sociation of Brick Manufacturers has
seriously suggested that the Swiss
government erect a wall of bricks
along the River Rhine, extending from
Basel to Chur, and which would be
of sufficient thickness to resist the
shells from the famous German how
tiers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
FORMER PHILIPPINE
SECRET TARY INTERIOR
BEFORE COMMITTEE
(By Associated Press J

WASHINGTON D. c., Dec. 31-Deah
C. Worcester, former Philippine in
terror secretary, today appeared before
the senatorial committee considering
Philippines independence. He brought
private dispatches from Manila, which
stated that recent disturbances were
insignificant in result, though danger
GUS. Worcester vouched for the ac-
curacy Of the message.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
SENATE REJECTS
.[|TERACY TEST
UPPER HOUSE DEFEATS LITERACY
TEST IN IMMIGRATION BILL-EN-
LARGE CLASSES EXCEPTED
(By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. S1.-The
senate today rejected the proposed
alien literacy tests in immigration. 1t
was argued that such an amendment
would work a hardship on many good
immigrants seeking admission to the
Land of the Free and the Brave"
An amendment to enlarge those
classes excepted has been offered
Those subject to political and racial
prejudice will be added to those sub
jected to religious persecution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
Cotton Rates
Hit The Sky
(By Associated Press)

GALVESTON, Dec. 31-Freight rates
from Galveston to Europe have taken
a decided jump since war was declar-
ed in Europe. The rate to Liverpool
formerly forty-five cents bale has
gone to an even dollar. The rate
from Galveston to Bremen has jump
ed from the same figure to three dol
lars and quarter hundred.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
Kitchner's Army Soon
To Take the Field.

fighting within a short time.
The Germans continue to mold La
Basse, which is strongly fortified and
cannot be taken without heavy losses
Operations against LaBasse will be
pushed forward, as it is necessary
obtain possession of thisimportant po-
sition which commands the lines OF
communication.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
Allied Nauy
Shells Port
CBy Associated Press.)

COPENHAGEN, Dec. S1.-Private
DISPATCHES from Berlin states that a
combined detachment OF English and
French ships are bombarding Poia, the
chief Austrian naval base on the Adri-
attic. It is understood The fieet has
also bomharded Rouigno.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
VIRGINIA CAPITALIST
DESPONDENT OVER ILL
HEALTH is A SUICIDE
(By Associated Press.)

LYNCHBURG, Va, Dec. 31.--Henry
2. McWayne, president of the Lynch
burg Foundry Company, committed
suicide here today. McWane was fifty
four years old and continual brood
ing over i'll health brought about the
tragedy.
The Lynchburg Foundry company ID
addition TO large plant In the vir-
ginia city ALSO operates foundry in
Admission. Alabama.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON Dec. a1.-British news
papers think that the general allied
movement against the whole German
frpnt will be postponed until Lord
Kikchener's new army can take the
field 1t is understood here that this
laitge detachment will be ready for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
FLORIDA FARMER KILLS
Wire. SHOOTS DAUGHTER
. THEN COMMITS SUICIDE
(By Associated Press} }

PENSACOLA, Fla, Dec. 31.-W. j.
Qualls, a Walton county farmer, last
night killed his wife, shot his half
grown daughter, and then committed
suicide. The girl, who was not Sc
4 riothslY wounded, summoned aid from
nei@hbors, She stated that she did
not know the cause for the double
tragedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
Congress May
Stop Export
War Material
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 31.-Rep-
resentative Towner, of Illinois, today
urged the committee on foreign affairs
to recommend action empowering the
president to prohibit the expectation
Of war materials to Europe. Prominent
members Of congress are also in favor
of such action.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Dec. 31.-News reached
herel that political situations in Greece,
Rumania Italy and Portugal, have
broyIE IEht about the rumor that the four
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
Other Nations May Be
Forced Into War.

countries are preparing to take a
hand in the general fracas. Develop
ments in the four nations is rapid and
momentary declaration of war may be
expected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
Y
THE WEATHER

; For Americlm and Vicinity 4
Fair and slightly colder, 1
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-31
CENSORS HOLD UP ALL
NEWS FROM FRONT
RUMORED THE ALLIES
ARE ON OFFENSIVE

Censors Refuse to Issue Official Statement
London Announces That Allies Have Begun Con-
centrated Advance on Germans Won Hindenberg
Checked by Russian Forces. Turks Annihiated in
Caucasia by Cohorts of the Gar
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-07-26

The Charleston oil compauy's test
on the school land in section 3G-lS-5,
two miles east and a little north Of
the town of Gushing, is said to have
found the sand at 3,O45 feet and is
showing for 100 barrels. 1t !s known
as the ShOtwell well. The sand in
that locality IS very thin, the Millkeh
on company having drilled in a
couple of wells on the Pond farm in
section l9-1S-6 which proved this.
The first well was drilled a couple of
years ago and made a good showing
at two feet i'm the sand, which was
found at a little less than 5000 feet.
There was a rush to that section, but
deeper drilling showed there was only
six feet Of sand. The well was shut
in as a gasser. Another well was
drilled ON the property to "A depth Of
$500 feet, formation presumed TO
he the Tucker sand, being found at
that depth. Neither Of the wells
amounted TO anything, although the
first one made b big splurge at the
start-off
The Charleston Oil company's well
on the Broyles land i'm section 23-lS-4
is about 1000 feet deep.
The Prairie oil q Gas Co.'S No.
on the Watson farm in section 2l-l7-7
is reported to have made coo barrels
natural the first p hours The same
company'S No. II on the Dan Tucker
farm, section 3-l7-7, is showing for
1000 barrels. No. IA made 400 bar
rels the first "a hours. Their No. 8
on The Frod Tucker farm, section
3-17-7 is showing for l,S0O barrels,
and No. 7, Ella Jones farm, same sec
tion, made 900 barrels natural
The Gushing Gas & Gasoline COM
pany's No. IA on the Jackson Barnett
property, section 5-l7-7, made 1900
barrels.
The oil Production company's No.
3 on the Narhola, section S-l7-7, is
showing for SOC barrels.
The Kathleen OH companys No.
Lizzie Brown farm, section 9-17-7, is
showing for 600 barrels.
The Southwest oil company and
Mc-Mann's No. Nose Wiley farm,
section 9-17-7, is making 500 barrels
natural
c. b. Shaffer's No. 5 Robinson
Milley farm, section 33-1T-7, is show
ing for 900 barrels natural.
The Mc-Mann oil company's No.
on the Thomas Long farm, section
3-l7-G is making 40 barrels per
hour.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-07-26

The Gulf Pipe Line company tank
at the Perryman station. near jerks,
which was badly scurched the irst
of the week when over LOCO barrels
of oil which it contained went mp in
smoke. will have 10 be rebuilt IT was
thought at first that the riVets could
be tightened and the caulking worked
over again, but a closer inspection
showed that the steel had been
warped too much 20 tighten it up in
this way. This is the tank which was
set on fire while men were working
on the roof the oil having been turned
in before it was completed, owing 10
the shortage Of storage.
on account of the burning OF the
tank the Gulf company was compelled
TO cut the Gushing runs TO almost
nothing during the last few days, but
better things are promised in a day
or Two. There is a little working
room available and the company viii
he i'm a position To handle about haf
tho regular amount from the Gushing
Development
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-07-26

The Nnnehoma OIL companys we'll
on the j. =. Adams farm in section
12-34-G, "a couple Of miles south of
Dexter, Kan, which was reported az
showing for a fair producer, Is I'm bad
shape. according TO the latest infor-
nation. Tho hole is fun Of water and
caving and it is expected it will be
some days before a good line can be
had on the prospects. 1t was pre-
viously reported as being I'm section
6-34-7, but the above location is cor
rect II is in the center OF the south
line of the farm. It is said several
bailers of oil were taken out of the
hole. and the report of big well was
based on the strength Of this. Dexter
Is about II miles east and a little
north of Arkansas City and the well
Is a rank wildcat. It's present depth
is given as 1854 feet. Some local
parties will take a run over to the
well tomorrow and reliable data
should be obtained Monday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-07-26

The Brokers Oil company's No. /
on the William Ring farm. in the
southeast quarter of the southeast
quarter of section G-25-l3, made five
barrels.
A. u. Mortons 30. on the Peggy
Benuons farm, in the west half OF
the northwest quarter of section
2G-26-13. made $500, 0OO feet Of gas.
curl x Gates No. on the Sally Nc
Spadden farm. IN the southeast quar-
ter Of the northeast quarter of the
northeast quarter Of section 22-2G-13.
made five barrels from the Peru
sand.
Tho Little Rock Oh & Gas cos
No. 2 on the Nancy Glory farm ia the
south half of the southeast quarter
Of ecction 17-26-13 is good for 10
barrels In the Peru sand.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-07-26

jackson & Tiers No . on the A.
Bruncr property section 9-lS-l1, i'
showing for 20 barrels.
Burnett u Stouts No. ! b. Fifc
farm, section lS-lN-ll, is reported to
be good for 70 barrels after the shot
The Dundee Petroleum company q
No. 2 on the J. Tiger farm, secdon
12-1S-12, is showing for 80 barrels
after the shot
The Bun Dog OH company's No !
on the Lewis Cumsey farm, section
10-17-11, is good for 2j barrels after
the shot.
Graham Il Co.'S No, ! on the a.
Tiger farm, section 27-17-11, is good
for 10 barrels after the shot.