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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

Tie Grady County Progress warns
the farmers of that county that "as a
result of recent heavy rains after the
long drouth there has developed on
forage crops in different sections OF
the county mould of fungus growth
known as smart or rust that causes
cerebro-spinal meningitis or staggers
in animals" This is the disease that
has killed a good any cattle in Mitchell
ctunty, but veterinarians have beer
unable to tell the farmers what caused
it.-Camilla Enterprise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

And just as we thought Columbus
is all agitated now in ferment in an
effort to start a morning newspaper
We are not familiar with the loca
conditions but the two afternoon
are creditable. All we
have to say is that two is a plenty
and we offer sympathy and coincidence
to the parties who might start morn
ing paper
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

There will be at least three hundred
and seventy-five acres less next seas
on to be devoted to cotton culture in
Sumter county than there was last
year. This was decided on Saturday
when farmers in that territory signed
agreements with Mr.. H. T. Prosser.
assistant industrial agent of the Sea
board Air Line Railway, to devote
portions of their lands to tobacco cul-
ture as a trial.
The meeting in Americas in which
such gratifying results were obtained
was in reality the entering wedge of a
campaign on the part of the Seaboard
Air Line, through Mr., Prosser and Mr.
J. N. Mcbride, newly appointed agri-
cultural agent, to encourage tobacco
cultivation in Geirgia At the meeting
were Mr.. H. A, Pitts of Nichols, Mr.. J.
J. Price of Cordele and other author
tiles who are familiar with the cult
walton of the weed.-Savanna Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

Americas is fortunate in having re-
ceived an acceptance of the invitation
to Hon. G, Gunby Jordan, of Columbus
to deliver an address at the opening o.
the city schools on September goth
Mr.. j. e. Mathis, superintendent OF
the schools, extended the invitation
and this well known Southerner has
always evidenced his interset in the
schools of our land
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

In an effort to out do Won Bernstorff,
Count Dumba, the Austria Hungarian
ambassador to the United States, is
occupying the spotlight. 1t seems that
he has threatened to call a strike OF
all Austrian-H Hungarian workmen in
munition plants in our country. This
is indeed a new duty on an ambassa-
dor TO the u. S., and we are very
skeptical about the propriety of him
attempting such feat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

FOR SALE-Georgia seed rye; any
quantity. Ais ten thousand bushels
Aries Improved Fulghum seed oats,
put up in new five bushel sacks. One
thousand bushels blue Stem, rust
resistant seed wheat. This wheat dou-
bled the yield this year of any grown
on the Aries plantation. Prices on
application. Address, Aries Planta-
ton, Andersonville, Ga. 26-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

This Is indeed an alluring offer from,
Germany in which they offer to pay
15c pound for cotton delivered in a
German port. Wen appoint Blum
Bernstorff and the Kaiser as a spec
ial committee to get our shipments by
by the British Isles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08
MR.. BOIL WEEYIL.

The Americas Times Recorder for
the past several weeks has urged upon
the farmers of this county and section
of the state the necessity of getting
away from the production Of cotton
alone. Various Suggestions have been
made, and prominent among them i;
the raising of tobacco.
The approach of the boil weevil ha,
been heralded, and news dispatches
during the past few days have statej
that the boil weevil is actually ir
Georgia. This statement is made by
no less an authority than E. Lee
Worsham state entomologist.
In line with this papers suggestion
we reproduce the following article
from the Savannah Press:
"The Savannah Press in Saturday
carried the announcement that the
boil weevil has been found near Bos-
ton, Ga. The information was inter
esting because this particular boil
weevil seems to have had the stamp o.
commences stamped upon him by the
state department of agriculture.
ct may be assumed therefore that
the boil weevil has struck Georgia and
that he is one of the pests to be COPIED
with in future. But this being truG
there is small room for great concern
and no reason at all for the farmer to
get panicky. Texas, where the boil
weevil first originated, has learned to
beat him to it'when it comes to getting
a cotton crop out of the way. The
Texas farmer has found the remedy
for the bill weevil in the early produc-
ton of the staple. Georgia will have
to profit by the experience of those in
the West. Alabama has had the boil
weevil for several years, but her cotton
planters have learned to make a crou
without very great loss in volume
Georgia will do the same thing.
There are several things to be
considered when it comes to getting
the best of this pest One of them is
to market a cotton crop early; t.
plant the variety of cotton that ma
lures before Mr.. Weevil begins his
campaign of destruction. The other is
to plant less cotton, and a create!
acreage in grain and other foodstuffs
Georgians have demonstrated thi:
year that it is practical to make more
corn and oats and wheat-particular
wheat-than they have thought l.
worth while to make in the past
"The way to do the thing from now
on is to make more of these things and
to turn our attention more to stock
raising. We ought to have more hogs
and cattle in this section of the state
than we do have and it seems that our
planters are getting ready to furnish
more of them. We ought to raise
cattle with longer pedigrees and
shorter horns than some of us now
raise, and we want to increase the
value of our hog crop by adding ta
the quality of the hams and bacon
they produce.
The mere fact that the boil weevil
is here is not going to cause great
uneasiness nor marked concern to the
farmer, who will make up his mind b.,
properly and promptly meet new
conditions"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

Methodism has lost a valuable ser.
want In the death of DR.. Gross Alex
ander, the prominent author and editor
who died at Long Beach, Cal. His
writings have become historic in
church circles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

We received little note yesterday
afternoon saying that our editorials
didn't exactly suit the taste of said
writer You needn't think Ne are 60
ing to give you q chance to write them
for this paper goes through the mails
as first-class reading matter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

The Thomasville Times Enterprise
says that "a dollar dinner won't mean
nearly as much as it did few years
ago" If said commentator will come
up to see us on the evening of Tues,
day, September 14th, Wen show him
the reason-they are better.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

With no special reason We repr
duce the following lines:
Another sheep has left the fold,
Another goat gone wild,
But Cupid with his dimpled hand
Shall lead him as a child"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08
THE NEWSPAPER TALK

Trading at home is a good habit. an
one that will profit you and your
community in the nd--Thomasville
Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

OF all the imaginations the most
vivid is when an exchange says: III
DR.. Wiley's assertion that there are
food topers as well as drink topers' is
true we should dislike very much to
meet man with Limburger souse. =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

In knowing manner, the Augusta
Chronicle says that Germany may
not have Russia whipped. But the
Cars army is acting most curiously."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08
Letters From
The People
Editor Times-R Recorder:

Editor Times Recorder:
Noting your article of yesterday ex-
pressing fear that Americas is not to
be on the Dixie Highway, permit me
to say that the Investigations now be-
ing made by Mr.. W. T. Anderson, of
the Macon Telegraph, as l understand
the matter, have to do wholly and
solely with the selection of the eastern
route.
At the meeting held some weeks past
the announcement was made that the
western route had been fully and final
ly chosen, running by Andersonville
Americas, Townsville, ETC., and that
an eastern route would be chosen la
ter; and it is to this end that the
investigation to which you refer is nov
being prosecuted
While l hold no authority to speak
for Mr.. Anderson, l do not hesitate to
say that you will not only find him
incapable of duplicity or bad faith,
but actuated always by conscientious
judgment, desiring to do his full duty
in cOnformitv thornwith Uprv racnoct
fully. E. L. MARTIN.
Americas, Ca, Sept. 8, 1915.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

Well, There is such thing as be-
ing too proud to fight" has won a great
victory that is receiving the plaudits
of the civilized world today. Great
man, this President Woodrow Wilson.
Albany Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

Apropos of ten candidates in the
race for Sumter county treasurer we
quote from the Macon News: "A man
does not realize how many friends he
hasn't got until he runs for office"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

The county commissioners displayed
their interest in Sumter county by an
appropriation of 5000 to assist in the
farm demonstration work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

And now while you are talking
about hyphenated folks remember that
a strictly English name is not correct
unless it sounds somtthing like Hon
orable Observation-Disclosures
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

This Alphonso-Gaston stuff between
the several Allied commanders don't
win victories. A little we've just
begun to fight" would make the situa-
ton far more interesting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

Nashville is making a rep. Our corr
shows were a success. Our May day
was grand, our Georgia Products Day
dinners are equal to the best, and now
we have just pulled off the biggest
singing convention you ever saw.
Nashville Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

Une!a Joe Hill Hall speaks of it as
"ch9os in Georgia" First time we
ever heard of soft word like chaos
expressing it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

They do not know Just what to
make of 1.-THE statement attributed
to Col. w. ]. Bryan that he is Gin pol
itics but not for Office. Augusta
Chronicle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

The Macon News quotes us as the
"Americus Times-Enterprise." What
is fame?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

Before he marries he swears that he
is willing to lay down his life for her.
but after the wedding he kicks some.
thing fierce if she asks him to merely
lay down carpet.-Macon News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

1T was the schooner Hesperus that
sailed the wintry sea-" instead of the
Hesperian.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08
Americas, Ga, September s, 1915

The new hodoo letter is F. And
the figures are /, 2, 3, and 4.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

FARM LOANS-Can give good
terms On farm loans; money plenti-
flu. w. W. Dykes. 1o-d
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

MONEY LOANED-ShoNId you need
any money, call to see me. am pre-
pared to secure money now at 81 per
cent. interest, on improTed farm lands,
Loans promptly made. r. L. May
NARD. Americas. Ga. Slit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

England can certainly hear the
American eagle scream if the bird is
on an American dollar.-Savanna
Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS local
money to lend on well improved farm.
R. L. MAYNARD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

LOANS made on farms at Six Per-
Cent Interest. J. J. Hanesley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08
FOR SALE

FOR SALE at Bargain, Six room
house, Hancock & Furlow. Modern
conveniencies. Address H. M. Bird.
5-1W
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08
Observation-Disclosures

YOUR OPPORTUNITY to purchase
furniture at bargain. Prices reason
able, consistent with quality. G. NJ.
Bragg, Furniture Store, 121 1913 For
syth St
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08

Published Daily, Sunday and Weekly
by Times Recorder Co. incorporated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-08
Subscription Rates.

OFFICIAL ORGAN FOR:
City of Americas.
Sumter County.
Webster County
Railroad Commission of Georgia For
Third Congressional District.
u. S. Court, Southern District Of
Georgia
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-30
GWINNER MAY BE
NEW NAP OWNER
No One Willing to Back
Somers; Franchise Is on
the Market

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 30.-The prin-
cipal matter before the special meeting
of baseball magnates of the American
League here yesterday was the settle
ment of the Cleveland clubs fate.
Prior to the meeting, which was set
for II o'clock. George P. s. Sele, repre-
senting the bankers committee, which
is handling the affairs of c. w. Som
ers, owner of the local club, announced
that the Cleveland holdings must he
sold. He said no proposition for con-
tinuing Somers in charge would be
considered by the bankers.
President b. B. Johnson and club
owners appeared to face the necessity
of finding a buyer for the club. John
son said that II the club is sold, as
seems certain, it will go to outside
capitalists, as no one has been found
I'm Cleveland who is willing to bid
for it,
Prominently mentioned as possible
buyers among baseball men here are
I'D Gwinner. owner of the Pittsburgh
Federals, and Harry Sinclair, liqui-
dating agent for the Federal League
Those present at noon for Yesterdays
meeting were President johnson, Own
ers Rupert and Huston. OF New York;
Navin, of Detroit; Comiskey, of Chi
Cago, and Lannin, of Boston.
During the afternoon Roger Bresna-
han. of the Chicago National League
club. made an offer to Somers for the
Cleveland American Association team
which is also among Somers' proper
ties. Bresnahan represents Toledo
capitalists. who propose to move the
team to that city in case q deal is
closed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-30
Countess Ida" Is at
Shore With Her Husband
Special to the Telegraph

Atlantic City, n. J., Dec. 80. -
Countess" Ida Marie Byrnes Won
Claussen- -Dona, for whom detectives
of the New York district attorney s
Office are hunting high and low be-
cause the twice-wedded writer, who
one time tried to sue President Roose-
welt for $1,000,000, married a third
time while under parole from Mat
teawan Asylum, is here with her new
husband, Francis Albert Gilbert
Dona.
They arrived last night, few hours
after their dramatic runaway we'd
ding in New York, and have been in
seclusion all day in a suite at the
Hotel Dennis. After spending IL
hours virtually prisoners, Dona and
his Titan haired bride admitted their
identity over the telephone.
Later with her arms clasped about
her boyish-lookin husbands neck
the Countess, who claims to be worth
100000, quoted poetry from one OF
her own books to prove how happy
she is in her freedom from the mad
house, where Harry Thaw spent many
years, and how proud she is of her
youthful husband.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-30
LOCAL TOSSERS
in GOOD SHAPE
Play Reading Eastern Leaguers
Tonight; First Midweek
Game and Dance

The Harrisburg Independents are
in the best OF condition for their
game with Reading Eastern League
club tonight The long scrimmage
practice against the Central High
team was a great help to the locals.
This scrimmage between the two
teams will probably be a weekly oc-
currence, as Captain McCord of the
Independents is coaching the High
school boys, and these practices will
aid him in correcting the weak points
of both teams
Andy" Sears has guaranteed to
bring his regular lineup to Harris
burg for the game tonight, and the
fans will see one Of the best teams in
the country in action. Boggio and
O'Donnell or Kerr will play the for
wards. O'Donnell in the two league
games against Camden on Christmas
scored eleven field goals.
If he plays forward tonight, the
local guards will work hard to hold
him to a few field goals.
Miss Sara Lemer's Society String
Orchestra which played for the Penn
State dance Monday night, will again
furnish the music for the dance after
the game. The two teams will prob
ably lineup as follows:
Reading. Harrisburg.
O'Donnell (Kerr) f.Rote, f.
Boggio, t. McCord, f.
Haggerty (Kerr) C. Geisel, c.
Morris, &. Ford, &.
Sears, 6. McConI (Arthur) 8
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-30
Agents Arouse Fear
in TeutOn Seamen

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 30.-Recent
seizures of German and Austrian sea-
men on American vessels by British
and French authorities are causing
trouble among seamen in this port
1t became known yesterday that
agents are now active in efforts to
frighten German and Austrian sea-
men engaged in coastwise vessels
trading out of this port.
According to Shipping Commits
sioner A. r. Smith, these men,
prompted by ulterior motives, have
gone aboard coasting vessels and in
formed German and Austrian seamen
that they are liable to arrest at sea
by officers from foreign cruisers, bas-
ing their arguments on the fact that
several German and Austrian seamen
have been taken from American ves-
sells in the vicinity of Porto Rico and
at Barbados. This has caused many
seamen to leave the vessel just as she
was ready to sail, and some vessels
have been delayed replacing the men
who left.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-30
Woman Confesses She
Killed Her Husband

Lancaster, Pa, Dec. 30.-The police
last evening arrested Mrs. John Fl.
Eisenberger for the murder of her
husband, early on the morning of De-
cember Is, at their home.
The day following Eisenberger's s
death the coroner, acting on the wife's
statement that she had been aroused
by a pistol shot and found her hus-
band dead in bed, his pistol by his
side, rendered a verdict of suicide.
But the suspicious circumstances led
to an investigation, and the woman's s
arrest followed. She soon afterward
confessed killing her husband. A
boarder of the family, Henry Weber,
is held pending an investigation,
though Mrs. Eisenberger eXonerates
him from all knowledge of the crime.
She says she was impelled to the act
by her husbands brutal treatment,
but the police think 1t was commit
ted to secure the 500 insurance on
his life.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-30
Praise For Shevlin
From Prof. X. N. Corwin
SpcciaI to the Telegraph

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 30.-Prof.
Robert \. Corwin, chairman of the
Yale athletic committee, when in
formed of the death of Mr.. Shevlin,
said:
"Mr. Shevlin's death will come as a
great shock to Yale men, for he was
widely known to large circle OF
graduates and greatly beloved by all
who knew him. His loss will be felt.
specially by football men. The foot
ball management owes him a large
debt of gratitude for the sacrifices he
made repeatedly to help our teams
out of trouble. He will be missed as
a friend, adviser and coach. During
the present season, when he gave his
time and effort so freely to the build
ing up OF the 1915 team, he gained
the confidence and friendship of the
whole SQUAD
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-30
Barnes to Appeal Lost
Roosevelt Libel Suit

New York, Dec. 30.-Counsel for
William Barnes announced yesterday
an appeal will be taken to The appel
late division OF the Supreme Court. in
the suit for libel brought by Barnes
against former President Theodore
Roosevelt which resulted in a ver-
diet for the defendant.
This action has been made possible
by the formal entry in Syracuse a
few days ago of the judgment of the
lower court. and the payment by
Barnes of The costs of the suit.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-30
Postpone League Meeting
Until Peace Is Certain
Special 10 the Telegraph

New York, Dec. SO.-Announcement
was made last night by John Heydler
secretary of the National League, that
the reconvened annual meeting of the
National League, scheduled for Cincin-
natl, January 4. has been indefinitely
postponed.
The general impression in baseball
circles is that the meeting between the
national commission and the Federal
League peace committee, called for
Cincinnati, January 3, may hold over
for several days, so as to make jan
uary 4 unsuitable for the National
League meeting.
1t is believed the officers of the
National League will wait until the
Federal League players have been ap-
portioned and all peace details
Strengthened out before reconvening
the annual meeting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-30
News From SportIand

Summer baseball is looming up in
the west. 1t is said nine colleges have
agreed to play the game, and permit
players to earn a vacation.
In ten years the death toll in all
Fred Fulton is of the opinion that
he will eventually meet Willard, but
not on a long battle.
sports was 943. During the present
year there were 70 fatalities, two of
which were in this vicinity. Guy NJ.
Ommert was hit by pitched ball, and
Roy C. Kistler of Marysville, was hit
on the head with a ball. Both died
in the Harrisburg hospital.
The Camp Hill five last night won
from the Trojan A. c., score 35 to
81. Both teams played q brilliant
game.
A. NJ. Frumburg, of New York is
after the Cincinnati National League
franchise.
National League umpires will go
south in the Spring and train with
the teams.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-30
MANAGER JONES
CALLS OFF FIGHT
Match Was Not Taken Seri-
ously by Sporting World;
Willard May Meet Moran

New Orleans, La, Dec. 80. - The
thirty-round fight for the heavyweight
championship of the world, scheduled
for March 4 in this city between Jess
Willard and Fred Fulton, of Mime
sofa, was definitely declared off here
late yesterday by Tom Jones, Will
lard's manager, and Tommy Burns,
local promoter. who was q partner of
Dominick j. Tortorich in promoting
the fight.
When Manager Jones arrived he
was quick to grasp the situation. With
the lines of rivalry clearly drawn, the
promoters pulling in opposite direc-
tions and the newspapers lukewarm to
the proposition, Jones could not see
Wizards purse of $4,000 forthcom-
ing.
There was no disposition on the part
of the promoters to deposit that sum
i'm advance, so Jones could not help
but think that the champion might
have his training for naught.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-30
Standing of the Team
CUBS WIN ELKS' GAME

In the Elks' Bowling League last
night the Red Sox lost to the Cubs,
scores, 2244 to 2036. Arthur G.
Sliker of the Cubs bowled 1913 for in
dividual honors and Flickinger made
46S for high total. The Cubs took
three games.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-30

Al Lawson is coming back into base
ball. He is reported to be interested
in the reorganization of the Atlantic
League and would like to include Har-
The former Reading manager
might find it profitable to wait q few
weeks before starting his project.
When the major leagues and national