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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-15
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Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
AUSTRIAN DEA D
BURIED IN SNOW
(By Associated Press.)

GENEVA, Feb 25.-Continued Rus
sian successes in furious battles rag
ing the Carpathian mountain range
are described in Swiss newspapers this
afternoon. Correspondents of these
publications, who are accompanying
the armies in the field, report that the
Austro-German force attacking the
Russians at Dukla Pass sustained a
loss of three thousand or more men
killed, without taking into account
the enormous number wounded and
disabled by the severe weather.
TIE weather in the Carpathians is
moderating somewhat after a contin-
uous freeze of more than two weeks,
and as the snow melts, thousands OF
bodies are being brought into view. In
the vicinity of Uzsok Pass, where
much desperate fighting occurred be-
fore the Austrians retired, fully two
thousand bodies have been uncovered
by melting snow, and the Russian vic
tors are now busy burying the bodies
of dead Austrians.
One despatch asserts two Russian
columns have began an invasion of
the Marmaros country in Hungary,
and are now heading in the direction
Of Pennsylvania. This province bor-
ders on bot. Galicfa and Bukowina,
and if Russian troops have succeeded
in breaking through the Austrian lines
in force their road to BUDAPEST
seems open.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
JOHN BULL AND
RUSSIA HAVE AN
AGREEMENT
(By Associated / Press.)

LONDON, Feb. 25-Foreign Secre-
tary Grey announced in the house of
commons this afternoon that Great
Britain and Russia are entirely in ac-
cord in the purpose to provide the lat
ter nation with an open seaport
through the entire year.
At present Russian harbors remain
frozen during probably four months
in the year, with the only open water
bordering on Russian shores being
that of the Black Sea. Constantinople,
however, commands all communication
between Black Sea ports and the
Mediterranean, and Lord Grey's an
nouncement is taken in well-informed
circles to forecast the disposition of
that city and the opening of the Dar-
danelles to the untaxed commerce of
the world
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
GERMAN
CONTINUE
BLOCKADE
(By Associated Press.)


WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 25.-The
second week of Germany's submarine
campaign against English shipping
opened today with the destruction of
the steamer Deptford and one other
British vessel. Previously ter vessels
seven of them flying the union jack of
Great Britain, had been sunk by sub
marines since the beginning of the
so-called blockade.
Germany, apparently, ism ow prepar-
ing to extend the field of submarine
operations. though no formal notif-
cation of such action upon the part of
that nation has been given the neutral
world. In the Adriatic, naval prepar-
alton forecasts an early submarine
campaign against French shipping,
and these preparations, it is said, are
viewed with great alarm in Italian
maritime circles.
Certain proposals looking to oessa-
ton of this form of warfare and per-
mitting the importation of foodstuffs
into Germany, have been formulated
by the United States government and
through American diplomatic officers
these proposals have been presented
to both the German and English gov
ernments. There is no indication,
however, that either belligerent will
accept the offer and the struggle
promises to increase in bitterness un-
til either Germany in annihilated or
a decisive victory forces the allied na-
ton to accept peace terms dictated by
the Kaiser.
A development of interest is the
statement issued by the Russian gen.
eral staff today, denying the German
claim of an overwhelming victory in
East Prussia. The statement says a
retirement was effected, and that Sc
we're losses were7sustained out not be-
fore serious damage had been inflicted
upon Won Hindenburg's army.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
PENSACOLA LIQUOR.
DEALER TESTS THE
ALABAMA DRY LAW
by Associated Press.)

MONTGOMERY Ala, Feb. 25.-Tho
first test of the Alabama anti-liquor-
shipping law, which seeks to prohibit
the delivery of more than one part Of
Intoxicating liquor TO any person with
in the state at one one time, was be-
gun today by ]. E. Whittle, Pensa-
cola liquor merchant, who seeks a
temporary injunction requiring the
Southern Express Company to accept
cartain shipments of whiskey .consign-
ed to Alabama residents.
Whittle, in his petition to the federal
court here, asserts that he is unable
to deliver whiskey already sold, and
for which he has been paid, owing to
The Alabama law, and that the restric-
ton placed on interstate shipments is
a violation of the federal constitution
guaranteeing free trade between the
several states.
The case, which will be decided in
the United States court, Judge Henry
D. Clayton presiding, is attracting un-
usual attention throughout Alabama,
and promises to develop one of the
most vigorously contested legal bat
ties yet marking the onward march
of prohibition. The liquor forces, it
is alleged, have combined to break
down the Alabama statute, if any pos
sible flaw can be found, for with this
law held constitutional, kerry little Ii
quor will ever be sold in Alabama The
prohibition supporters, too, realize the
tremendous effort that will be made
to break down the law and every re-
source of their powerful organization
will be at the disposal of state officials
in their fight to sustain the enactment,
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
FARMERS MAY KILL
BUzzARDs To PROTEST
THEIR FARM STOCK
Continued on Page 81

Stock-raisers about Americas are
interested in the success of a bill to
be introduced at the next session of
the Georgia legislature legalizing the
killing of buzzards, it having been
shown conclusively that these vul-
lures are the greatest menace known
to hog-raising, in that they spread
cholera where stock has not been in
fected.
In the meantime not a few farmers
here, as elsewhere, are already wag-
ing righteous war upon the buzzard
and are shooting every bird of this
species that comes upon their farm.
Buzzards are protected by a state
statute under the old idea that by
eating carrion they perform service,
but this is an exploded theory now.
Kill the buzzards, they urge; bury
all dead animals on the farm, and the
safety of the pig-pen from cholera is
assured.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
AMER|CUS ENJOYS
SUNSHINE RATHER.
THAN SN0WST0RM

Basking beneath the rays of bright
est sunshine this morning, Amerious
was in striking contrast to the scene
presented one year ago when a blanket
of the beautiful" covered the earth
hereabout to a depth of several inches
and snow-balling and high-balling was
the order of the day. Last night the
atmosphere was favorable for snow,
and many who recalled the heavy
storm of February Gath, predicted a
repetition of history" this morning.
Instead of snOwhakes, however, sun
beams were distributed, and the pop
ulaee rejoiced exceedingly thereat. The
weather is still cool and bracing, and
peach growers here are quite opti-
mistic at the prospect for a fine fruit
crop this year.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
Russian Army Continues 10 Hold I'M
pOrtant Positions Before the Army
of Won Hindenburg, and is Prepared
To Give the Germans Battle at a
Moments Notice.
tBy Associated Press.)

PETROGRAD, Feb. 24.-The Rus
sian general staff today categorically
denied Berlin reports that the Russian
Tenth army has been totally annihil-
ated, and declares that the German re-
port that the Tenth army suffered a
severe defeat in the retreat to the riv-
ers Niemen and Bobre is absolutely in
correct, as we'll as grossly exagger-
ated.
The statement which asserts the
time is not yet propitious for disclos
sure of Russia's military policy to-
ward Germany and the campaign be-
ing waged in East Prussia and Poi
and, declares two army corps, finding
their position untenable, withdrew
from Wirballen, Poland, after suffering
heavy losses, but that the retirement
was effected in an altogether orderly
fashion and conducted as are other
manueuvres.
One or more other Russian army
corps which have succeeded in pene
trating Germany territory a consider
able distance, after foiling Won Hin
denburg's attempt to surround them
are now holding strongly protected po-
sitions beyond the Russian frontier,
notwithstanding the desperate at
tempts made to force further with
drawals in that territory
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
KAISER SENDS THREE
NEW SUBMARINES To
PATROL THE ADRIATIC
(By Associated Press.)

GENEVA, Feb. 25.-Uncensored cor
respondence reaching this place from
Pola, Austria, today, says three new
German submarines reached that port
by rail on yesterday. and are now be-
in assembled preparatory to the in
auguration of campaign of destruc-
ton in the Adriatic. Other boats of a
similar type, it is stated, are expected
to arrived at Pola during the next
week.
Pola is the chief naval port of Aus
tria, being located at the head of the
Adriatic, and from such base Ger
many would be able to direct cam
paign against English and French
merchant shipping that might prove
exceedingly costly to the allied ma
tions. A French squadron had been
blockading Pola since the beginning
of the war, and recent attempt by
French submarines to enter the port
proved unsuccessful.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
EXTRA SESSION IS
PROBABLE FOR
SENATE
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 25.-
Political seers here today profess to
view upon the horizon increased pos
sibilities of an extra session of con-
gress, beginning March 4th, and we'll
informed persons in administrator
circles admitted this afternoon that
President Wilson is giving careful con-
sideration to the calling of an extra
session.
The foremost business to be consid-
cred in an extra session should be
called, say the wise ones, viii be the
consideration of treaties, and no mo-
tions will be considered, or bill pass
ed until these are disposed of. White
house officials and administration lead
ers late today declined to discuss the
subject though persistent rumors are
affoat regarding the presidents in
tentions.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
THREE ALARMS KEEP
FIREMEN SPEEDING

Three fire alarms at noon today, all
pretty well punched, kept the firemen
shifting from as many points and with
the result that no considerable dam
age was done. A blaze of accidental
origin at the Stanfeld residence on
Finn street destroyed a lot of bed
cIo.hirg, while similar fire, in the
Barnett residence two blocks away,
burned feather bed. {Fhe third alarm
was caused by burning grass patch
out in the southern suburbs.r
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
WOMEN
UPON CHARGES
STORE R0BB|NG

Officers Summerford and Worthy
made successful catch of two al
legged shoplifters yesterday evening.
and Rosa Jackson and Claudia Burton
are now behind the bars of Castle
Sumter upon this CHARGE The officers
say that these women have been oper-
ating extensively in Americus dry
goods stores, stealing valuable arti-
cles of wearing apparel, silk skirts.
fine underclothing, piece goods, etc.
Much of the loot has been recovered
and identified by local merchants. One
Of the Senegambians told the police
that it was easy to steal in this man
ner, as when a salesman waited up0z
one of them, who pretended to wa
to buy an article, the other would co
ceal goods beneath her cloak. Prob
bly, $25 worth Of goods was found IL
heir possession, the officers say.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
JESS WILLARD
To FIGHT JACK
JOHNSON IN CUBA
(By Associated Press.)

TORONTO, Ont, Feb. 25,-Jack
Johnson, the negro pugilist, who is
scheduled to fight Jess Willard at
Juarez, Mexico, on March 9th, for the
heavyweight championship of the
world today cabled his former trainer
who is now in Toronto, saying the
match has been called off. .ao
Johnson, as is well known, is fug-
tive from the United States, where
he was convicted a year or more ago
on charges of violating the white slave
law and sentenced to a term in prison,
being released on bond pending his
appeal, and leaving the country in the
meantime. The predicament of the ne
gro champion is said to be responsible
for his decision to declare the Juarez
encounter off, it being feared by John
sons friends that an attempt might
be made to kidnap TIE negro and carry
him into the United States if he once
got so near the border as the proposed
scene of the big battle. The contest
it was stated today, will occur at Z
.ater date, probably at Havana, Cu5a
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
GOVERNOR OF TEXAS
QUARANTINES STATE
(By Associated Press.)

AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. Ex-Governor
Ferguson today proclaimed quar-
antine against the entire United States
and Mexico, prohibiting the shipment
of live stock into the state of Texas.
The widespread prevalence OF this
dangerous malady induced the Texas
governor to take drastic action in the
effort to protect cattle raisers in the
Lone Star State from losses through
importation tof theo disease into this
region, # itR
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
PREMIER ASQU|TH.
SAYS JOHN BULL
IS SURE WINNER
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Feb. 25.-Premier Asquith
in a talk before the house of
commons today endorsed the recent
utterance of Hon. Winston Church
hill, first sea lord of the British ad-
miralty, who stated that Great Brit
ain would carry the war against Ger
man to the bitter end, even though
France and Russia, should withdraw
from the war. The premier qualified
the statement by saying there are no
present indication of either of Eng
lands allies seeking peace with the
common enemy.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
RUSSIANS RESUME
OFFENSIVE AGAINST
AUSTRIAN FORCES
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, FEB. 25.-Encouraging
news from the eastern front is con-
tanned in late dispatches today. These
tell of Russian advances at numerous
points along the southern wing of the
eastern battle line, with Bukowina re-
occupied and the town of Sadagora,
four miles north of Mzczernowitz, al
ready occupied by the Russians. The
Austrians are now reported to be hur-
rying troops towards Czernowitz to
meet the new Russian attack.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
STEAMER
LATEST VICTIM IN
kA|SER'S WAR ZONE
STEAMER DEPTHFORD SUNK BY A
NINE OR SUBMARINE OFF
SOUTH SHIELDS-0NLY PART OF
CREW RESCUED
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

LONDON, Feb. 25.-German subma-
rine activities during last night re-
suited in the sinking of the steamer
Depthford, which went down after be-
ing torpedoed or striking a mine off
the coast of South Shields, in the
south of England. The wrecked YES
sci was built at Blythe in 1912 and
owned bv a London company. Part
of the crew have been rescued, but
the fate of several persons on board
is unknown.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
GERMANS CAPTURE
FORTRESS.
(By Associated Press.l

BERLIN, Feb. 25.-An official an
nouncement, issued by the war min
istry today claims German forces late
yesterday occupied the towns Of
.Przasis and Przasynas, in Russian Pol
and. Ten thousand prisoners are all
legged to have, been taken by the Ger
mans, following a spirited action oc-
curing in that section
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25

Americus is to have baseball again
in 1915.
This much was assured this morn
ing at mass meeting of the fans and
old directors of the Muckalee club.
A new board of directors and off,
eials was selected, and notified
of their election and they are ready
to get on the job and get ready for the
umpire's announcement.
T. o. Marshall was elected president
of the association; Quimby Melton is
vicapresiddat; Doctor Eldridge is
treasurer, and H. E. Allen is secretary,
with l. j. Kalmon as assistant.
The board of directors is composed
of Frank Lanier C. S. Glover, l. J.
Kalmon, g. R. Ellis and C. J. Clarke.
The directors and new officials win
meet this afternoon and Immediately
begin negotiations for a manager Il
1915.
That baseball during 1915 can |
made to practically pay for itself and
that Americus will have a corking
good team out in front scrapping all
the way for the rag is the belief Of the
association. Americas is to have q
ball club worth while and the fran
chise will not be surrendered to the
league.
The new directors take charge OF
the club without any strings tied to
them and begin with clean slate.
They have accepted their election be-
lieving that the fans want baseball
and will help them have team here
this season.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
BASE BALL
ASSU R Ed.
THE FANS
FOR 1915
OFFICERS FOR NEW ASSOCIATION
ELECTED AT MASS MEETING OF
FANS-AMERICUS TO BE In THE
RACE DURING 1915 WITH A
STRONG TEAM TO BE MMEDI-
ATELY SELECTED

I. O. Marshall Elected President o
Association; 0. @. Melton, Vice
President; H. Il. Allen, Secretary
j. kaImOn, Assistant Secretarys
Doctor Eldridge, Treasurer Direct
Ors: G. r. Ellis, C. J. Clark, Frank
Lanier, c. s. Glover and /. ]. KaI-
mon.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
MYSTERY STILL
SURROUNDS THE .
OLIVER HOMICIDE
NO LIGHT is THROWN UPON THE
CRIME AND NEXT STEP In UN-
RAVELING OF THE MYSTERY IS
NOT ANNOUNCED.

Following the dismissal of the war
rants against the three Sumter men,
Roy Jones, ]. C. Webb and Roy Black,
in the investigation at Leesburg yes
terday of the oliver murder mystery,
G. w. Chance, cashier of the Bank of
Smithville, was first put UP for exam
irlation. The evidence adduced failed
to connect Mr. Chance with the crime,
however, and the warrants against the
defendant, his son, Claude Chance, and
Minter Kennedy, were all dismissed
by the prosecution.
This left the case exactly where 1t
was at the hour the crime was COM
mitted, and the proceedings ended
with no ray of light thrown upon the
assassination. Whether or not any
further legal steps will be taken in
the case is not known. The Lee coun-
ty grand jury, which convenes in April
may make an investigation.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
L|EUTENAN7BECKER
WANTS NEW TRIAL
(By Associated Press.l

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.--Attorneys re-
presenting Police Lieut.. Charles
Becker, twice convicted of the murder
Of Herman Rosenthal, gambler, to-
day applied to the supreme court for
a new trial for their client. The mo-
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
Chance First On Trial.

When Judge w. NJ. Harper called
the case of G. w. Chance, John For
rester was first upon the witness
stand. He is Leesburg's marshal. He
gave a few minutes after o'clock as
the time he heard the two shots, and
he hurried to the scene, finding Oliver
dead. The body, he said, was still
warm when discovered, the wounds
still bleeding. The search and pursuit
then followed, he said.
Next morning little negro guided
(Continued on Page S.)
Americus times-recorder., 1915-02-25
RUSSIANS
NOW DENY.
COMPLETE.
DEFEA A 7.

PETROGRAD OFFICIALS ADMIT
RUSSIANS LOST HEAVILY LAST
WEEK BUT DENY THAT TENTH
ARMX CORPS WAS ANNIHILAT-
ED-RETIRED FROM POSITIONS
FOR STRATEGIC PURPOSES
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-06-18

"Did you notice how the king was
looking when he went outr / de-
manded.
81 saw them exchange questioning
glances. At length ons ventured to
respond.
81 didn't see his majesty's face,
senior. But fancy he had . chill. for
he was well wrapped up.
$50? And did none OF you observe
anything else unusual?'
Zone OF the other two looked as II
he were hesitating to speak. / turned
a penetrating look on him.
Now you remind me, senor,' he
said, respectfully. i think there was
something wrong with his majesty.
don't think he walked quite firmly
and he didn't hold himself up in the
same way as usual
II was satisfied, and led the way
back into the palace, followed BY
Father Olivia. He was very curious tC
know what was in my mind. begau
to find the good father wearisome;
however, excused myself from saying
anything then, and promised to be
more explicit later on.
AS we were returning to his room
an awkward incident took place. A
door opened at a short distance In
front of us, and man came out, who
bowed to my companion.
| That is Doctor Henarez, who Is at
tending the palace Chef he whispered
in my ear. Shall / present you tt
himT
1.-The devil, not replied In con
sternation. He would inquire about
the faculty in London, and penetrate
my disguise directly
True; ! had forgotten that YOU
were disguised, muttered this simple
creature And we allowed the physl
clan to pass without speaking, though
/ observed him casting inquisitivt
looks at me.
II asked IL the cook were fellow
countryman Of my own, and was
amazed to learn that this was not the
case It was inconceivab1e to me thai
a Spaniard should understand the Gull
nary art, and observed as much t.
my companion.
"'Yet can assure you that his cook
cry is very much esteemed he an
swered, smiling, by no less q person
than the king of Spain. II my pupi
had been really i'll, should have pu
it down to Senior Gomez, his tarts are
SO much in demand in the nursery.
"'He seems to have made himsel
i'll instead retorted. Has he beer
laid up long?
About week, believe. It is tt
be hoped he will recover by the tim'
his majesty comes back, or the KIM
will be terribly distressed
II ceased to reply to the worth!
fathers conversation, being absorbe,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-06-18

all the more difficult for the conspira-
tors to carry out their plans. 1t is in
credible that they should have been
able to carry him through the streets
Of the capital in broad daylight with
out recognition. ! must see the serv-
ants who were present when the car
rage drove off,
The father hesitated.
Are you not afraid of arousing
their suspicions?' he asked. Remem-
Der that they suppose the king re-
turned in safety
Il never permit myself 10 be dis
courteous to an ecclesiastic. AS you
know, / have no religion except
France and my honor. But respect
the church. Priests, in my opinion
are class whom 1t is cowardly to
affront. and was not willing to be
rude to the good father Neverthe-
less his remark annoyed me.
Her majesty the queen regent has
been good enough to conflde fully in
my discretion l said to him. ] beg
that you will do the same. Where are
these men?'
He murmured his excuses. and led
the way down to the main entrance
On the way remarked:
I do not see many persons about
mo. N. lie Baron; there seldom are
at this time of day.
"A thought struck me. ] consulted
my watch.
AT what time was the king carried
orr
About this time. think. was the
answer DO you consider that any
thing turns on that?
It reduces the number of wit
nesses,' replied. evasively.
by this time we were at the en-
trance. where we found a number Of
laekeys. The father presented me t.
them.
THE doctor is seeking for informa
ton as to the source OF the kings III
ness,' he explained. Which Of you
saw his majesty get into the carriage
to go to the review
Three OF the men stepped forward
evidently surprised. | gave them nc
time to invent falsehoods.