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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11
THEM OF GREAT BEAUTY
AND HISTORICAL INTER
EST. MAY BE THE SCENE
OF ONE OF THE MOST
UNIQUE NAVAL BATTLES
OF TAE MAR

Most OF the city IL built on an
elaborate system OF piling. with
the water tapping against the
stone steps and walls OF the build
ings.
Altho In the majority OF the ca.
nails and lasoons the water is only
a few feet deep. yet In parts OF the
Grand canal and the Giudecca ca.
nal submarines OF the enemy. II
they dared, might creep in and tor.
pedo many OF the historical build.
ings that have made the city IN.
nous.
The Giudecca canal. where
some OF Itsly's 20 torpedo boats
and s5 submarines are now moored
preparing for the struggle with
Austria. separates the long, narrow
island OF Giudecca from the city
OF Venice proper.
The canal Is nearly quarter OF
mile wide.
But Venice is wonderfully forti.
fled and Austrian submarines and
torpedo boats would find IL almost
impossible TO slip into the lagoon
OF Venice in the center of which
the city lies.
They would have 10 pass the
Litorale di Malamocco. strip of
low, sandy land dotted with forts
that is stretched before the city.
But Pola, the Austrian naval
base on the Adriatic. Is less than
$50 miles away and Venice is
taking no chances.
The forts on the islands sur.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11
PLANT OF BUTTE
PAPER BLOWN UP

BUTTE. Mont. June 1.-THE
police are investigating the dyna.
hitting early today OF the plant Of
the Butte Socialist. a weekly news
paper
No clue to the identity OF the
dynamiters has been obtained
The Socialist figured prominent.
ly In the troubles OF last summer,
when large faction OF the mem.
beers Of the Butte local Western
Federation Of Miners seeded from
that organisation and formed an in.
dependent union.
Al that time several persons were
killed during series OF disorders.
! In one OF these the hall OF the
Miners union was wrecked by n
charge OF dynamite.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11
FIERCE FIGHTING
ON ITALIAN FRONT

ROME. juno ii.-Fiercc fighting
II In progress for possession OF a
bridge over the Isonxo river. five
miles from Geritx. II was announc.
ed today. In the Freikopel pass
an Austrian force attempting to re-
take the defile captured by the
Italians. was REFUSED with heavy
losses. In addition. 1000 prisoners
we're taken.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11
Deliver ATTACKS
On TURK DEFENSES

ATHENS. June ii.--For two days
ceaseiess bombardment OF the
Dsrdaneiles forts has been main.
tanned by tho allied fleet.
Mytilene dispatches. received to-
day. declared the land forces had
simultaneously delivered strong NJ.
tacks against the Turks.
There has been little cessation OF
the battle raging upon the PENN.
sula or OF that conducted from the
sea. The result OF the powerful nj.
lied attack In yet In doubt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11
SINKS
FISHING CRAFT

LONDON. June 1.-Two small
English fishing vessels wore sunk
by Zeppelin off the coast OF Hoi.
land. Amsterdam dispatches stated
here today.
A Dutch steamer rescued the
crews OF the fishing craft after they
had been blown up by bombs drop.
ped by the alrship
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11
SLEEpERS ROUTED
CUT BY EARLY FIRE

Sleepers In two.story lodging
house at ss Lenora St, were rout.
ed from their beds by fire at a:42
a. m. Friday The blaze was extin.
guished with small loss. II start.
ed when one Of the guests dozed
off to sleep while smoking a
clgaret
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11
GERMAN PRESS
URGE z LINERS
Be T0RpEDOED

AMSTERDAM. June IA Der.
lin dispatch today quoted tho Post
and Tages Zoitung ms ureing that
tho liners Arabic and orMna. sail.
Ing from the United States TO Eng
land, with ammunition. be sunk.
Apparently England was not intlmi
dated by tho sinking OF the LuAi.
tania. the papers declare.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11

Mail and Robert Dollar companies
the flass OF other countries.
The Minnesota IL expected here
July .. after being repaired for in.
juries to her hull. received when
she ran aground In the Japanese
Inland Sea.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11
LIBERTY BELL
HERE 5 HOURS

The council public safety com.
mittee has instructed Mayor GIN
and Concil President Erickson to
take charge OF arrangements for re
ceiving the Liberty Boil party which
arrives from Philadelphia July 10.
The famous bell will be on sxhibi.
ton here five hours. starting At
.s.is a. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11
BRITISH FLAG
ON MINNESOTA?

American vessels carrying crews
Of Chinese and other foreigners
may be forced 10 employ Americans
In the future and TO sail under diff.
ferent colors, according TO some
shipping men. In order to comply
with the new seamen's law, effec.
tive November l.
The Great Northern liner Mime.
sofa, which probably VIII leave dry
dock in Nagasakl today, may be
caused 70 fly the British flag. II Is
sa1ds and vessels OF the Pacific
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11
CITY POPULATION
NOW IS $40. 83A

Seattle's population Ia 800. 1874. ac.
cording to the government census.
These figures show an Increase OF
1906 since July last year. and
5000 since January /. 1915.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11
LINER T0RPED0ED;
SIXTEEN RESCUED

BERLIN. June 1.-The Batavia
liner Zweina has been torpedoed
and sunk Five members OF the
crew and II passengers we're res.
cued by Dutch fishing vessels. &C.
cording to reports here today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11

Let Star Want Ads rent
your vacant roomA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11

rounding the city are ready and
patrol boats are constantly on the
watch In the lagoon and at the en-
trance 10 the larger canals.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11

BUILDINGS, MANY OF
city-the city that Is welded 10
the sea--has been bustling with
preparations for war with Austria.
VENICE, WITH ITS 1000
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-11

VENICE. Italy. June t1.-Subma.
rines In the streets" of Venicel II
In another wonder OF the great
war!
For weeks this ancient Italian
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
WILSON TRYING.
TO REDUCE THE.
DANCER To ALL.
NEUTRAL SHIPS.
tBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 26.-
In official circles today replies were
expected to be received from both Eng
land and Germany, in response to the
suggestions contained in President
Wilson most recent communication to
the belligerents, though little informa-
ton upon which to forecast the prob
able character OF these replies could
be learned.
The American note, it is stated, sug-
gests to the belligerents the unneces-
sary hazards to which neutral shipping
is subjected through indiscriminate
sowing of floating mines throughout
such wide area and proposes that
the hostile nations endeavor to agree
upon some plan for prosecuting the
war that will not so seriously interfere
with the rights of neutrals. The init
nation is conveyed in the note, accord
ing to one source of information, that
Germany would be willing to abandon
submarine attacks on British merch-
ant ships altogether, and will also con-
sent to the removal of all floating
mines in the North Sea, in exchange
for England placing foodstuffs on the
list and guaranteeing
the safety of strip of coast terri
tory sufficient to provide navigators
with proper routes to Holland and the
Scandinavian countries.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES WILL
GATHER BUNDLES OF CLOTHING
AND DISTRIBUTE THEM TO THE
NEEDY OF THE CITY - BABY
CLOTHES ESPECIALLY DESIRED.
Every Housewife is Urged to HelD
Them Make Bundle Day a Big Sue
cesS-Bundles May Be Brought TO
Downtown Headquarters on Lamar
Street.
Tomorrow lis Bundle Day!

OmOfrOW LIS BunQle Day!
Remember the call of the Associated
Charities and help them provide cloth
ing for the needy ones of Americus.
Bundles are to be brought to the vs.
cant store next to the Rylander Shoe
Company's establishment Or they will
be called for if one prefers. All that
is necessary is to notify the committee
in charge of the work.
Eleven o'clock has been selected as
the hour for opening the downtown
headquarters. At this hour bundles
may be sent, or will be called for.
The Associated Charities want to
make this a success, as there are many
people in Americus that need clothing.
Practically every housewife in
Americus can make up bundle Of
clothes that will help relieve the suf-
fering Of someone.
/, The association is especially desir-
Gus of securing baby clothes. There
are several families with young in
fants that need clothing for the little
tots.
So do yol.r part. Help the Associat-
ed Charities by getting together a bun
die of clothing. 1t will be easy and
will not call for one bit of self denial
on your part Every clothes chest in
the house is full of odds and ends
Useless to you that can be used by
someone more unfortunate.
Remember to do your part and help
relieve the needy ones in distress.
Tomorrow is BUNDLE DAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
SENATE BALKS At
JUDGESH|P BILL
Especial to Times-Recorder)

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 26-The Geor-
gia additional judgeship bill now be-
fore congress seems to have struck a
snag which may defeat it's passage, ac-
cording to dispatches from Washing
ton, where the bill went to conference
before committee from the two hous
es yesterday afternoon.
Senate amendments to the bill as
passed by the house were overwelm-
ingly defeated by the house when they
came up yesterday, so if the senate
does not recede from it's position there
seems little hope of the bills passage.
The bill creates an additional federal
for south Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
SKATERS WILL
Be REGULATED,
COUNCIL ORDERS
WILL PROBABLY BE CONFINED TO
THE RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
Continued on Page 81

The hosts sEatorial of Americus,
hundreds of small boys and girls who
control the situation entirely in the
paved sections of the city, are to be
regulated, by order of the city council
The matter came up at the meeting
Wednesday night, and the ordinance
committee was directed to draft an
ordernance prohibiting skating in
the streets. While it is great pastime
for the kiddies, it is badly overdone in
the downtown districts, where the
stunts pulled off on crowded pave
ments amounts to menace to pedes-
trians. Skaters should be confined TO
the suburban pavements, if the privil-
ege is to be granted them at all.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
SUMTER'S YOUNG
FARMERS SHOULD
CONTEST PRIZES
GREAT OPPORTUNITY Is OFFERED
THEM TO EXCEL IN AGRI-
CULTURE.

Sumter's young farmer boys who,
individually and as members of the
Boys Corn club have already achiev-
ed spleadid success along agricultural
lines, should be more than ever inter-
ested this year in the result of the
-four crop" contest in the growing Of
prize acres of corn, oats, cotton and
peavine hay, as will be conducted un-
der the rules laid down by the Central
of Georgia railway, which is Offering
valuable prizes again to the farmer
boys of Georgia.
The Central has been doing praise
worthy work for several years along
the line of promoting interest among
the young farmer boys of Georgia, and
spends thousand of dollars annually
for best strains of cattle and pigs, Civ
en- as prizes.
This year the Central railway offers
as prizes more than $50 registered
shorthorn bulls, or one for each coun-
ty in Georgia, to the member of the
county club showing the best results
from his four acres of corn, oats, pea
vine hay and cotton. Farmer boys all
over the state are familiar with the
rules governing these contests, and
thousands of embryo young farmers
are contesting for these valuable
prizes.
One Sumter boy, Carlysle Buchanan,
has already won two fine registered
Continued on Page 81
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
DISCUSSES
EXTRA SESSION WITH
CABINET MEMBERS
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 90
President Wilson and members of his
cabinet today discussed at length the
calling of special session of the SEN
ate after March 4th to consider the
pending treaties between this country
and Colombia and Nicaragua, but no
definite decision was reached.
The Colombian treaty, which is GER
tain to meet violent opposition among
republican senators seeks to pay that
county 100000 indemnity for the Unit
ed States parts in the Panama revolu-
ton, and to guarantee the integrity of
canal privileges in Nicaragua is the
purpose of the convention with that
country.
Both treaties have already been
agreed to by representatives of the
Central American nations and now
await confirmation by the senate be-
fore becoming effective.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
TWO CARL DADS
FERTILIZER IS
TOTAL SHIPMENT
MADE TO AMERICUS so FAR THIS
SEASON, 1T Is SAID.

That farmers in tie Americus ter
ritory are going to cut out guano and
commercial fertilizer generally this
year in making their crops is reflected
in the very nominal shipments of fer.
tilizer made here thus far. The state
ment is made that only two carloads
of guano have been shipped to Amer
icus as yet, whereas, under normal
conditions, many thousand tons would
have been received here ere this date
Every indication points. to a great
reduction of King Cotton" the pres
ent year, as evidence of this estimate
The acreage in grain is without 4
doubt the largest since the civil war
and with fertilizers cut fully half the
reduction will be most remarkable.
Sumter's farmers say they will fol-
low live at home and board at the
same place" program this year. They
are not delighted with the combined
agricultural and financial condition,
but they are determined to use their
best efforts to come out on the right
side" at the end of the 1915 crop wear.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
SUPREME COURT
CONSIDERS THE
LEO FRANK CASE
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 26.-
Arguments were continued before the
Supreme court today on the right of
Leo Frank, of Georgia, to be released
on habeas corpus writ, Louis Mar
shall, a New York attorney, presenting
the argument on behalf of Frank.
Attorney General Warren M. Grice,
assited by Solicitor Hugh Dorsey, )f
The Atlanta circuit, are present to
oppose the motion, and will present
arguments in opposition to Frank pro-
badly this afternoon. A decision in
the case is not expected in several
days after arguments are closed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
GAMMAGE CLAIM
VERSUS COUNCIL
FULLY SETTLED

The suit for personal damages in
stituted some two years ago by Mr.. l..
o. Gammage, and in the trial of which
he was awarded damages to the am
cunt of $500 against the City Of
Americus, has reached a finality, after
having been in the courts for some
time. Mr.. Gammage, while going to
his home out Lee street at night, fell
into an open ditch recently construct
ed, and which, it was alleged, was un.
protected by signals light, as required
by law Mr. Gammage was seriously
injured by the fall, and failing tc
effect satisfactory settlement with
the city council, brought suit against
the city and was awarded a verdict Of
$3,500. Council has ordered paymen
of the claim in full, with interest at
percent from September, 1913.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
AMER|CUS WILL
INVITE WOODMEN
ASSEMBLE HERE

Americus will be host to the thous-
ands of Georgia Woodmen at the next
annual meeting of that great conven-
tion body, if the wishes of the several
hundred local Woodmen, together with
that of the municipal authorities, can
prevail. The Georgia State conven-
tion, w. 0. W., and it's auxiliary, the
Woodmen Circle assemblies in Athens
on April 18th for a session of three
days, and the Americus delegates will
present to that body a cordial invita-
Camp, 2O2, and the mayor and council
of Americus, to hold the next conven-
tion here. Americus Camp, 202, is
one of the largest in Georgia and the
greatest enthusiasm prevails in To-
cal circles. Americus is anxious TO
entertain the "Axemen" and every eff
fort will be put forth to have Ameri"us
their next convention city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
COUNCIL MIGHT
ABATE NUISANCE
WHISTLE BLASTS

An intolerable nuisance which the
city authorities might have abated is
the incessant blowing of the whistle
at the pumping station for every little
single blaze or grass plat fire that oc-
ours. 1t is an admitted fact tat many
fire alarms are sounded unnecessarily,
and oftimes the siren whistle at the
pumping station screeches until the
fire is out Last night at $50 o'clock
the whistle emitted a succession of
demonical shreeks, lasting five or ten
minutes, when the blaze was confined
to a half dozen shingles on negr
house. Citizens were unnecessaril
alarmed many doubtless thinking
general conflagration was raging herG
Muzzle the whistle nuisance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
QUAIL SHOOTING
SEASON CLOSES
HERE TOMORROW

Americus gunners will take their
final crack at the whirring quail and
close season for shooting these birds
goes into effect. Several hunting par
ties were abroad this morning and the
slaughter was fully up to the limits
allowed by law. Tomorrow is the final
day, and despite the fact that 1t will be
busy Saturday many gunness will go
after the birdlets just one time more.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
GERMANS REPORT SEVEN
DISABLED BRITISH SHIPS
(By Associated Press.l

BERLIN, Feb. 26.-The Cologne Ga
zette, in it's issue this afternoon, let
ter from its Montevedio correspondent
stating that seven unnamed British
cruisers are now lying in a Falkland
Islands harbor in the South Atlantic,
all of the warships being badly dam
aged and practically unseaworthy.
The information on whicn the Ga
zette base his story reached Monte
vedio through the medium # seamen
on board an Argentine steamer which
passed the damaged warships, and is
believed to be trustworthy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
FLORIDA MAN ONLY
victim ON cARIB
(By Assoc ated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 26.-
The United States consul at RotteT-
dam, communicating with the state
department late today says William
Bazzel, native of Pensacola, Fla.
assistant engineer on the American
steamer Carib, was killed when that
vessel fouled a North Sea mine and
went down on Monday Baz2el, ac-
cording to these advices, is the onl
member of the crew not already a.
counted for, and his position at Il
time of the disaster, indicated he VIZ
blown to bits when the mine exploded
beneath the keel of the Carib.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
PASSEN GER SHIP
zoo PASSENGERS
HITS MINE
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-The Allen
liner Mongolia. in wireless communica-
tion with the local officers of the line
today, reported big hole being blown
in her bow supposedly by floating
mine, off the coast of Cape Race, IN
the North Atlantic. The Mongolia has
on board approximately two hundred
passengers, and sailed from this port
for Glasgow Tuesday morning. The
British steamer Steppanos, which is
in the vicinity of the Mongolia, is now
vessel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
GEORGIA STEAMER
TO CARRY COTTON
(By Associated Press

NEW York, Feb. 26.-The Savan-
nah Line steamer City of Savannah,
heretofore engaged in coastwise SER
vice between New York and Savannah,
it is announced today, will take on a
cargo of cotton and proceed to Rot
terdam within the next week.
The City of Savannah, one of the
most palitial passenger steamers en-
gagged in coastwise trade, sailed late
yesterday for Wilmington, N. c., where
ten thousand bales of cotton will be
loaded into her hold After loading a
full cargo the vessel will steam direct
to Rotterdam.
AS protection against German sub
marine attacks, and in order to make
easily distinguishable the ships ma
tionality large United States flags are
to be painted on the sides OF fhe City
of Savannah, and arrangements for
Illuminating these at night will be per-
fected before the ship enters the dan
ger zone. In the return voyage a car
go of nitrates and fertilizer materials
will be brought over by the City of Sa-
vannah.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
Six Stocking
Age is Here
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 26.-We are
living in the silk stocking age, the
stocking standing for vanity, extrav-
agance and immodesty, according to
DR.. J. F. Love, secretary of the Bap-
tist Home Mission board, who spoke
before layman's meeting here.
DR.. Love declared that the day Of
the blue stocking is gone and silken
hosiery has taken its place. He says
that five cent cotton and hard times
aever hurt the South as much as fif-
teen cent cotton, prosperity, and the
extravaganza which came with it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
ALLIED SHIPS DAMAGED
B! DARDANELLES FORTS

CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 26.-Three
of the Anglo-French warships engaged
in bombarding the outer forts of the
Dardanelles, were badly damaged dur
ing yesterdays engagement. according
to an announcement made public to-
day at the Turkish army headquarters
here. The names of the warships a.
legged to have been damager, or the ex-
tent of injuries inflicted are Tot stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
MONTENEGRIN ARMY
DEFEATS AUSTRIANS
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Feb. 25.-News dispatches
from Cettinje late today relate de-
tails of a Montenegrin victory over a
superior column in Bosta, one of the
Adriatic provinces.
According to these advices a violent
action was fought on the banks of the
river Drina in the region referred to
in the opening paragraph, the Aus
trians being in superior force, but
poorly equipped with artillery. The
Montenegrin guns did severe execution
in the ranks of the enemy, and after
rustaining heavy losses, the Austrians
we're forced to retreat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
AMERiCUs FINEST
GIVEN FORMS
FOR SPR|NGT|NE
POLICE AND FIREMEN WILL Dixie
OUT IN NEW TOGS

Americus finest" the police and
firemen and city marshal likewise,
will soon shine resplendent in the
habiliments of springtime. The city
council has already passed upon the
purchase of uniforms for the men in
each department, and the purchasing
committee will soon have the goods
here. The uniforms will be Of regula-
ton blue, with brass or silver buttons,
and the lineup will present glittering
array when the first flowers of spring
time bloom and the umpire yells play
ball"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
SWEDISH STEAMER
HITS FLOATING MINE
(By Associated Press)

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 26.-Tne Swed-
ish steamer Svarton from Rotterdam,
reached Ymuiden late today with a
large hole in her starboard bow and
listing badly
The captain of the Svarton reported
his ship was damaged during last night
either by a mine or topedo, probably
he latter, as no submarine or other
warship appeared to be in the vicinity
of the accident.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-26
BRUNSWICK To STICK
IN BASEBALL LEAGUE
Especial to Times-RecoraerJ

BRUNSWICK, Ga, Feb 26.-The
Brunswick baseball association organ
lied here this morning for 1915. A
manager will be selected this week AMI
contracts sent out to players. Bruins
wick intends to stay IN the league an
wil a pennant.