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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
RAISE LUMBER RATES
FROM GEORGIA POINTS

TOWNSVILLE, Ca, Oct. 26.-Of
interest to lumbermen in this terri
tory is supplement, recently issued,
to Hinton's western lumber tariff No.
2, in regard to an increase in freight
rates. This supplement, which is eff
fcctive December 4, makes an in
crease in freight rates on lumber from
practically all points in Georgia, Ala
bama and Florida to all market cen
ters in the middle west.
These increases in rates amount to
about 80 cents per 1000 feet on kiln
dried and dressed lumber and from 45
to so cents per 1000 feet on rough
lumber. AS the rates from Missis-
sippi and Louisiana mills have not
been increased, the Georgia and
Florida mills will labor under a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
IMPROVE MENTS 8.
ARE MADE IN THE.
CITY CEMETERY

Many improvements have been. re-
Gently made in Oak Grove cemetery,
which has made valuable addition in
its beautiful appearance
Among the improvements is the
Identifying and erection of monu-
nent by Mr.. w. E. Hamilton.
w. A. Dodson has recently rebuilt
his entire lot, placing new tombs over
deceased members of his family, and
beautifying the grounds with grass
and flowers.
The lot of Mr.. and Mrs. D. M. Bo-
rum has recently been improved by
tie construction of a substantial ce-
r2ent walk around the beautiful mon
ument placed already, and the grounds
covered with white sand.
The w. H. C. Dudley lot has been
greatly improved by the erection Of
4 granite sustaining wall, the plant
ilg of beautiful flowers and the plac-
ing of splendid markers thereon. This
is one of the largest and most beau
tiful lots in the whole cemetry, be-
ing located near the center of the
grounds, and presents a very hand
some appearance.
Much other work has recently been
done on various sections in the GEM
try, which has made it one of the most
beautiful plots in the city, while the
driveways and walks, under the direc-
tion of Sexton Raiford, are kept al
ways in splendid shape.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
RAL AGENTS
ARREST GERMANS
FOR CONSPIRACY

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-Robert Fay,
of the German army, Lieut. Walter l..
Scholz and Paul Deache, arraigned in
the New York police court on charges
of connection in the alleged plot to
blow up steamships sailing from New
York with munitions for the Allies,
were discharged. They were immedi-
ately arrested by federal agents on a
charge of conspiracy, and charges
we're sworn to by Chief Flynn, of the
United States secret service. The first
two named defendants have been
brought here.
Daeche demanded hearing by the
nearest commissioner. 1t is charged
that DR.. Herman Kienzle and May
Brietung conspired to commit an Of
fense against the United States. Brie-
tung has not been captured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
OFFICIAL PROBE
FIRE TRAP WHICH
KILLED G| R | 6

PITTSBURG, Pa, Oct. ga sweep
ins investigation is under way con-
cerning the box factory fire yesterday,
in which twelve girls were killed and
cne man.
The mayor said that every circum-
stance in connection with the tragedy
will be investigated.
The county fire marshal stated that
he had condemned the structure last
June as unfit for the use it was being
put to.
The fireman who inspected the build
ing said he reported exits inadequate.
The officials have complained that
tie laws were insufficient in handicap
ping them.
Coroner Issues Warrant.
PITTSBURG, Oct. 26.-The coroner
has issued warrants charging negli-
gence against four officers of the I'm
ion Paper Box Co., in connection with
the fire here Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
STATE FAIR IS
UNDER WAY NOW
IN CENTRAL CITY

MACON, Ca. Oct 26.-With bands
playing, flags flying, the gates of Cen
trail City park were flung open this
morning at ten o'clock, and the six
teenth annual Georgia State Fair had
gegun. Thousands of visitors are al
ready in Macon for the opening day,
and the weather man had joined into
the festivities by giving an initial
bright day.
Over so boys and girls pig and cam
ming clubs have entered their products
in competition for prizes at the fair,
and more than twenty counties are
represented with exhibits.
Every day has had special plans
made for it's celebration by the fair
authorities, but the two days-Gover-
nors Day and Georgia Editors Day,
are expected to eclipse all.
Thursday is Governors Day, and
elaborate plans have been made for
the reception of Governor Harris and
his staff.
Wednesday, November 3rd, is Geor-
gia Editors Day and over 1000 in
vitations have been extended to Geor-
gia Editors Day, and over 100 in
this gala day
The other special days are:
Tuesday, October 26-Opening Day.
Wednesday. October 9.-Carnival
Day.
Thursday October 2S.-Governor's
Day and Military Day.
Friday, October 29.-Children's Day
and Orphans Home Day.
Saturday, October 3O-Drummer's
Day and Merchants Day.
Monday, November college Day
and Educational Day.
Tuesday, November 2-Life Under
writer's Day, Canning and Corn Club
Day, and Livestock Sales Day.
Wednesday, November Georgia
Editors Day.
Thursday, November 4.-Tick Erad-
ication Day and Boil Weevil Day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
NEGRO HANGED
At LE:ESbURC BY.
LAWS SENTENCE

LEESBURG, Ca, Oct. 26-Clifford
Simms was sent to his death this morn
ing when Sheriff D. E. Moreland
sprung the trap, carrying out the man
date of the court, which ordered that
Simms be hanged for murder
Simms had already talked to the
sheriff about his execution and re-
auested that the penalty of the law be
exacted.
The statement made by Simms be-
fore his execution was: Boss, take
me from my cell when you come after
me, and carry me straight to the gal
lows and get through as soon as you
can. l want my body clothed in a nice
black suit of clothes. That's all the
request l want to make. / am ready
when the time comes, for l have made
peace with God"
The execution was the first to be
made in the new Lee county Jail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
From the Balkans.

LONDON, Oct. 26.-The race for the
road to Constantinople has reached an
exciting stage. The Bulgarians are
within a few miles of the junction
with the Austro- German forces.
A small French force has Joined the
serbians. The French are not yet in
sufficient force to assume the actual
offensive in Macedonia. The rapidity
of the bulgarian advance in that VIC
;,,itv has diminished.
Along the old Bulgarian frontier
from the northeast of Vranya to the
Pumanian border the Serbians are
Welding little ground. The actual
i,nction of the Germans and Bulgar-
ans will soon show whether the Serb
ians are able to hold the. mountain po-
si+ions until the allies can bring up
strong forces.
Italy is hammering the Astrian front
which while shaken is still unbroken
II is expected in London that the Ital-
ian offensive will prevent the Austri-
ons from reinforcing the Balkan army
the stubborn defense of Riga and
Dvisnk is keeping the opponents bus
rv engaged along the whole eastern
front together with the offensive IL
Galicia.
1oI the west there is evidence that the
allies are again preparing for an Of
f4nsive which may prevent the Ger
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
MOVIES TO De.
SNAPPED B j SY
.AMER|CUS LIFE

Arrangements habe been completed
with Manager Will Dudley, of the
Opera House, by Secretary Hyman, of
the Chamber of Commerce, to take a
FIN of scenes of Americus. Friday,
October 29th.
Among the features to be snapped
are the schools, both city and agricul-
tural college, and the students will be
shown at each place.
The fire department will be secured
while it is underway" going to fire.
The police department will be secured
as in body.
Efforts will be made to make the
picture as attractive as possible and
the enterprise of Manager Dudley is to
be congratulated.
Every automobile owner is request
60 to be on the streets Friday after
noon, SO Americas will have a real
busy picture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
FOURTH anniversary
Of THE kRESS STORE

Today marks the fourth anniversary
of the opening of the S. III. Kress store
In Americus. During the four years
which have marked the growth of their
business, their sales have Increased,
testifying to the good business condi-
tions in Americus and this section.
Mr.. Walter D. Phillips has been in
charge of the Americas store as man
ager for the past year, and under his
supervision it has made quite a re-
markable showing in the large chain
CT Kress' stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26

LEESBURG, Ca, Oct. 26.-At nine
forty this morning Clifford Simms, ne
gro murderer, walked from his cell,
accompanied by Sheriff D. R. Moreland
aid Deputy P c. Coxwell into the
front hall of the Jail. The negro was
in nowise nervous. He walked
straight to the front window and there
made the following statement, speak
ing through the heavily barred window
to big crowd of negroes who had as
sembled before the Jail early today:
Il am going to the gallows," said
Simms. "I know it. Have God in
your heart aud you will fear nothing.
The road l have travelled is a hard
one. Gods road is an easy one. Take
the right one before you have to bear
what 1 have"
Where is Mattie?" the condemned
man then asked. Matte" is another
prisoner In the Jail here who has a
life sentence. Then he asked the
crowd to sing. He repeated time and
again aIs the singing progressed,
Get God in your heart; get right with
God and fear nothing"
At ten minutes after fen o'clock
Simms was escorted upon the scaffold
by Sheriff Coxwell, his arms and feet
tied securely, the rope placed about
his neck and the black cap adjusted.
Are you ready, Cliff Sheriff
Moreland asked in a clear voice, adm
at once came back the prompt reply:
Eyes, SIR"
The trap was sprung Immediately
and ten minutes later Drs. o. W. Sta
tham and T. H. Clark pronounced the
negro dead.
The body after being cut down was
placed in neat pine coffin and turn
ed over to Simms' aunt, who stated the
remains will be inferred at Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
EVERY MEMBER CHAMBER COMMERCE
Invited To SMOKER FRIDAY P. N.
EFFORTS BEING MADE TO STIMU-
LATE INTEREST IN THE GREAT
WORK WHICH is BEING DONE
FOR AMERICUS AND SUMTER
COUNTY.

The entire membership of the
Chamber of Commerce will be the
guests of Secretary E. H. Hyman at a
smoker and lunch Friday night, Octo-
ger 29th, at Z o'clock.
Each member is expected to come
direct to the office of the Chamber of
Commerce from their stores and Of
fees. After eating the lunch busi-
ness session of short duration will be
indulged in, when several big thinks
for Americus will be sprung. After
the meeting there some forms of en-
tertainments for the members that will
please them highly.
While the officers and commission
ers, together with the few committee
men that have served upon committees
in touch with the details. understand
the full significance and appreciate
the great value of the work of the
chamber OF Commerce, it is very diff
cult at times to bring this knowledge
home to the entire membership and to
the public generally, because appar-
emily they do not make the slightest
ecort to inform themselves as to what
the Chamber of Commerce is doing.
and what it really stands for in the
community.
The widest publicity is given through
the press and otherwise to the actiy-
it;es of the Chamber of Commerce, but
this pcblicity fails apparently of i'm
preston upon many of our citizens,
because they are so completely en-
crossed in their own affairs that they
oaye no time. or thought. or interest
for the discharge of public duties, or
for the exercise of civic privileges.
This is not as 1t should be. Every
good citizen of Americus, whether he
realizes it or not, has a great interest
in the Chamber of Commerce, a nd
should inform himself as to its pur-
pose and its activities, and cooperate
in the great work that it is doing.
The Chamber of Commerce extends
ii cordial invitation to every public
spirited citizen to visit its offices,
which are the best equipped in the
state south of Atlanta, and obtain
there first-hand impressions of what
the Chamber of Commerce represents
in Greater Americus. Secretary Hy-
mani is anxious that every member feel
it his duty to accept this invitation to
be his guest at the Chamber of Com
merce on Friday night at 7 o'clock.
sharp.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
SAVANNAH NEGRO
HELD BY POLICE

Charlie Williams, negro. is being
held at the city police barracks upon
advice from Savannah authorities,
charged with stealing clothes. Tine
negro woman, whom he is alleged to
have purloined the articles from, fol-
lowed Williams to Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
HARRIS WILL NOT RUN AGAIN, BUT
BOLTON AND POOLE ARE UNDECIDED

tive this morning.
Alderman j. S. Bolton and Alder
man ]. E. Poole, when approached this
morning, stated that they had not de-
cided as to whether they would an
Icunce for reelection.
The City Executive Committee has
issued the call for the primary to be
held Nobember 10th.
No announcements have been made
for these positions and Alderman Har-
ris is the only name connected with
the race whose position is definitely
known.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
GERMANY NJ A !
ADVISE j. 8. AND
SPAIN Of A CON
D|T|ON Of PEACE
Austria. Hungary is First Euro
pean Nation to FollotD the
American Republic in
Recognition OF
CQrrdnzd
BOTH SIDES CLAIM
VICTORY IN CAMPAGNE
Serbia is Being Mashed Be-
tween Two Forces With
Assistance An Unknown
Factor
BOTH SIDES CLAIM
VICTORY IN CAMP ACNE

LONDON, Oct. ga Reuter- Mad.
rid dispatch brings the report that
Prince Won Beul0w, the former Ger
man chancellor, will soon submit to
President Wilson and the King OF
Spain an outline of the conditions ON
which Germany might be disposed to
discuss terms of peace. The dispatch
gives as authority Prince Careale, an
Italian nobleman and brother-in law of
Won BeulOw.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
CALL FOR SPECIAL
PRIMARY ON NOV.
10TH FOR AMER|CUS

Meeting of the City of Americas, Ca,
Democratic Executive Committee, Oc-
tober 25th, 1915.
Present: w. ]. Josey, chairman,
presiding; E. d. Sheffield, r. H. Hor-
ton and j. E. B. McLendon. Absent.
c. c. Hawkins.
The following resolution was read
and on, motion same was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City of
Americus Democratic Executive Com
mittee, and it is hereby resolved by the
authority of the same, that primary
election to nominate three Aldermen
to serve the City of Americus be held
On the 10th day of November, 1915.
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED, That
all white males 81 years old and over,
who have paid all taxes required of
them by the said City of Americas up
to and including the year 1914 shall
be entitled to vote in said primary
election.
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED, That
the polls of said primary election be
in the usual voting place at the City
Hall builling and same must be opened
at seben o'clock a. M and close at six
O'Clock p. m.
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED, That
the Clerk and Treasurer of the City of
Americas is hereby instructed to open
book for registration of voters at his
cfiice in the City Hall building, and
keep the same open during the usual
hours until Monday, November Sth,
1915, at six p. m, when said registra-
ton book shall be finally and absolute
ly closed
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED, That
nc single shotting will be permitted in
said primary election, but all votes
must bear the names of three to be
elected, and the managers of said pri-
mary election are hereby instructed to
throw out of the ballot box all ballots
rot having the names of three to be
elected upon it.
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED, That
for the purpose of defraying the ex-
penses of said primary election, all
candidates are hereby assessed the
sum of $500 each and should any
moneys be left on hand after all ex-
1 enses are paid, said moneys to be pro-
rated back to the candidates.
On motion Committee adjourned.
w. J. JOSEY, Chairman.
City of Americus, Ca, Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
NEWSPAPER MANAGER
MAY CO TO ASSEMBLY

AUGUSTA, Ga, Oct. 26.-Organized
labor in Augusta is about to enter pol
iticsc and is bringing pressure to bear
on James c. Harrison, business man
ager of the Herald, to become can
Gfdate for the legislature in the next
primary. Mr.. Harrison has been iden-
titled with union labor for many years.
He has not as yet made an announce
lnent as to his candidacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
The German Losses.

LONDON, Oct. 26.-The Reuters Am
s.erdam correspondent quotes the
Niuwe Rotterdamche Courant saying
that the German losses from October
18th al goth, were 57,424 killed, wound
ed and fissing. The total Prussial
losses is stated at 2,021 ,078. The total
losses of the central powers is given
al 100000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
CAPT. JAS. A. FORT To
APPEAR WITH GOVERNOR

Capt. Jas. A. Fort, of the Americus
Light Infantry, and lieutenant-colonel
on the staff of Governor Nat E. Har-
ris, will attend the exercise at the
State Fair in Macon, on Thursday, Oc-
tober 2Sth This is Governors Day,
nent personages will be in Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
Germans Claim Victory.

BERLIN, Oct. 26.-(By wireless)--
An official statement reports German
advances on all fronts. They have re-
taken positions captured by the French
over $50 metres of front in the Cham
pagne region yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
Austria Recognizes Mexico.

TORREON, Mex, Oct. ga mes
sage from the Austrian charge daft
faires in Mexico City brought the noti-
tcation that Austria-Hungary has rec
ognized the government of General
Carranza. This is the first European
nation to take this action.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
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!. TYPEWRITER CONTEST. :

4 NEW YORK, N. Y, Oct. 20 =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26

handicap of form 80 to so cents per
900 feet in competing with the mills
of Mississippi on western business
1t is probable that an effort will be
made Wy the lumber interests in this
territory to get the Interstate Com
nerce commission to order a suspen-
sion of these rates In order that the
l'lmbermen may be heard in protest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
Airmen Kill and Tniure.

VIENNA, Oct. 26.-An official state
ment says the enemy dropped bombs
on Trieste Monday, killing two and
wourding twelve.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
French Report ON Champagne.

PARIS, Oct. 26.-Fighting contin-
ned in the Champagne country at La
Courtine with limited fluctuations, an
rounced the war office. The German
counter attacks have been checked.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26

PARIS, Oct. 26.-Russia has COM
pleted preparations for the dispatch of
strong forces to help Serbia where they
are most needed. says the Petite Per-
issienne.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
ALDERMAN HARRIS WILL NOT BE
A CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION
BUT ALDERMEN BOLTON AND
POOLE HAVE NOT DECIDED UP
ON THEIR COURSE In THE MAT
TER.

Alderman Albert Harris will not be
a candidate for reelection as one Of
the city aldermen IN the primary to be
held Wednesday, November 10th. Mr..
Harris made this statement when que
ried by a Times Recorder representa-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26
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\ Ell PASO, Oct. &c. L. Ba- =
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tion of the company's plant at =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26

mans from diverting their forces from
this place.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-26

TIE Times Recorder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District With Associated Press
service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

pany was constructing turbine wheels
for the Panama Canal and other far off
points, Middletown cars were being
sent to Brazil and other countries,
and the engines of the Harrisburg
Foundry and Machine works were be-
ing installed in the mines of Mexico
and elsewhere. In short Harrisburg
products have made regulations for
themselves all over the world.
And now comes the Morton Truck
and Tractor Company with it's first
big shipment of motor trucks to haul
munitions and supplies to the allies
fighting Germany in France. Those
trucks promise to maintain the high
standard set by Harrisburg manu-
facturers in general. Before United
States army officers and at other
times under the eyes or experts from
Europe they have performed wonders
in the way of overcoming the diff
culties similar to those to be encoun-
tered in the war zone. The likelihood
is for a big new business for Harris
burg as a result of these orders from
Europe where only the best is wanted
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
July 81, 1915.
A CENTURY OF LITTLE GIRLS


One went basked in stiff brocade
And worked queer sums in 'tare and
trett,"
And Webster's Spelling Book was
made,
Page after page, by heart to get;
And with her schoolmates on parade
Threw a rose at Lafayette.
One in pantalettes and shawl
Sedately walked, a proper lass!
She in the Old Lyceum Hall
Heard Jenny Lind! and, class by
class,
Her school went forth to view the pail,
The catafalque of Lincoln, pass.
One wore huge sleeves, and thought
great cheer
To dance the two-step DER and Ger.
She worked the Cuban flag and spear
Upon a sofa pillow for
A youthful cousin volunteer
That summer of the Spanish War.
The last can ride and swim and wend
On campfire hikes; and yet would
she
Tales of her forbears hear no end
And oft she cries, What fun 'twould
be
If they could come alive, and spend
The afternoon, and stay to teal"
Sarah N. Cleghorn, in Harper's S
Magazine.