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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-23

Warm days are ahead for 1916. The
good old ship of state will rock in a
stormy sea. Literally speaking, every
thing from president of the United
States down to Jay PEG will be in
the race for Office next year.
One scrap which will by no means
be side-line affair is that for state
treasurer. The present incumbent is
W. j. Speer who for the past several
years has successfully weathered the
elections of every two years.
But a candidate-sure 10 come, al
though not officially announced is Sen
ator W. ]. Fakes, of Rockdale county,
AT the proper time" which is always
said, Mr. Fakes will make his an
nouncement
The senator has many friends
throughout the state who will give him
warm support, and unlike many races
for state-house positions, it will not
be overshadowed by other complica-
tions. This race will be race for the
finish, and one all it's own.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-23

up for at least five acres, If no more.
In most cases farmers are signing up
for ten acres, as it is just as easy to
raise ten acres as five, and wish the
same expense.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-23

A gentleman is a man who puts a
command in the form of polite ques-
ton, expresses a threat in the form of
a gentle suggestion, and breaks off an
engagement in way to make you feel
flattered
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-23

After a man has had his salary rails
ed bought the ring, selected the apart
ment, and told his family that he has
decided to marry, he considers that it
is the psychological moment to go
around and propose to the girl.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-23

The men who voted for Woman Suf-
frage just out of chivalry must feel al
most as much relief and self-satisfac-
ton as the woman who makes duty
call" and finds nobody at home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-23

But, then, a woman never will I'M
derstand why a man will cheerfully
marry living picture composed OF
two per cent beauty and ninety-eight
per cent clothes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-23

"The Bachelor Girl" is a wonderful
composition. A gifted writer, Helen
Rowland, has given these pithy SEN
tences to the world under the head
ing:
The woman a man can never resist
is the one who can glance at him in a
way to give him warm thrill one
moment and cold chill the next.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-23

1t was real philosopher who said
1T takes lot of time and real art to
catch husband these days, and lot
Of lawyers and real money to uncatch
him"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-23
another girl.

man never will understand why Il
woman will cheerfully pay dollar for
a jar of beauty cream composed of two
per cent beauty and ninety-eight per
cent jar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-23

Never give up hope of winning
mans love. Just wait until he marries
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
NEW MINE EXPLOSIVE TRIED
TrotoI-GeIatin DENOMINATION IL
Given at Fort WndswOrth. =. I.

The dynamite squad of the Corps Of
Engineers. y. q, n, y. under command
OF Lieut.. Harold G. Woodward, gave .
demonstration at Fort Wadsworth, Staten
Island, yesterday OF how land mine
works. When they got through there
was no doubt I'm anybody'a mind that
anybody standing IN the immediate vi
cnity Of a land m ne when II eNpodes
viii be aryb dy very much longer.
Lieut. Woodward's own invention. tro-
tol-gelatin, the serrct Of which Is the ex-
elusive property Of the United States
Government was used. Fifteen pound,
OF II were placed m each Of three mines
ana when the word came from the Lieu
tenant at a safe distance OF 1900 feet
the tear IN the earth WAS Immense. Dirt
and rocks went into the air for $50 feet
and the holes torn were from to feet
dsvp and about 10 feet wide.
Three boxes each containing NIFTY
pounds of the explosive were then
dropped IN the bay some 200 wards on
shore, The contents OF tho boxes were
exploded M the same way, and a beautiful
column of water snoJ into the air and
then fell back upon tho Suppo' cd sinking
dreadnoug1t. IN actull warfare tho
charges would OF course be much greater.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
SAP WAY TO VICTORY.
French Capture OF Trenches Near
In BasSre TbriIIIng.

LONDON Jan. g. A correspondent on
tho DGty ChroHici' In northern France
sends % thrilling story Of am occurrence
which WAS referred To In recent French
official communiuut in the bricfes, FASH
ion. the announcement saying merely that
a German trench and two machine guns
had been destroyed after u hot engage
ment
Tho correspondent says that the ma
chino guns hid long protected farm
hpu-" full ~ German marA-r-a. just
~"atn IN. La R1sooy Stru.s... protected
b. sire crtauA lcmeuts. the suns and
the house had deiied capture until the
French commander determined to get
them At any cost
on n stormy day a band Of French
sappcrs got through their own eutau-l,-
mentS undetectcd ana across the omen
space To- III" German side. There they
had to Dig their way under the ontanp!e-
Tcnts They carried cable to explode
the mine which they carried and also to
serve ~ guide for them in crawling
back IN the darkness. They reached tho
trench, fixed the mine and started back.
rev minutes later T. terrific explosion
destroyed guns and trench and ut almost
the same time a band Of Turc were at
death grips with the Germans Ia the
farmhouse.
Tho Turcos were reinforced later and
by dawn held not only the farm building
/ hui also tho trench where the guns had
been In the afternoon bo.h trench and
/ farm house Wero retakcn by 'ho Grru,aus
I but I'm the evening tho Allies again 20,
/ possession or them after % d.spcrat,
| struggle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
French Bombard AHkrCh
in DrfUe Through Alsace
Advance Brings Troops of Republic Within Striking Dis
ancc of Important Town and NIcnaceS Great Ger
Force With Loss of Communications


and We nave destroyed part Of tho
railroad between KArspach and IIirz-
bdcn, southwest of Altkirch.
In a general way the slackening In
our offensive can b. attributed 10 the
!ncesstnt rains which. having thor
oJghly soa.soI the ground. have rem
dcved fighting overy VIII 10 almost i'm
pcs. Die.
Unofficial reports from The front sag
that the weather Is 20 bad IN Flanders
that even the artillery Ia Kept inactive.
The aviators who have been giving the
range to thu artillery chiefs cannot see
through the mist and fog that hangs over
tho territory from Newport eastward for
a Ions distance and the situation 10 de-
scr bed a, Il battle in the uurk.
French military authorities are anxi-
ously awaiting a break iu the weather.
II is believed that the Allies offensive
viii assume create. proport ous than ever
before IN view 81 the preparations which
have been made during tho days OF
waiting
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
POPE ASKS PRESS TO AID.
PontIG Says Newspapers should al
work for Peace.

LoSUoN, jan. @.-Thc Daily Chronicle
publishes the following new year m0 ssogr
from the Papal Secretary of State:
Tho Pope who +, father Of all the
faithful alike, wcepa over the war. and
hcing unable 10 stop N b. doing all In his
power to lighton ia grivyuuS consequence, .
for the unhappy prisoners and their desc
lated families. Meanwhile ne uplif,s his
fervcn' prayers 10 common R'dccm"r
the Prince Of Peace, 10 the end that IL"
may inspire in the Governments OF IN"
helligcrent nations the feeling OF Christian
charity that will ut last pat AN end to this
frightful war which is desolatiug human
lty. The press OF every land ought To-
give its mighty support To this holy mis-
sion OF peace.
"PlErHo, CARDINAL GAsPARRI,
secretary OF State
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
BERLIN DISPUTES
RUSSIA'S CLAIMS
Attacks by Cars Troops Near
InowIodz Repulsed, Says
German Report.
FRENCH BASE IN ARGONNE
Special Cable Despatcs to TINS srS.


BERLIN. Jan. .. by wireless TO London
The Official statement Issued to-day b
the German army headquarters is as fo
lows:
Western Theatre--Some OF the
cnemy's ships. accompanied by torpedo
boats. appeared off westende yester-
day afternoon without firing.
on the whole of the western front
artillery fights took place. An In
fantry attack by the enemy followed
20 the north Of Ste. Menehould Nn
the Argonne ForesD. II was beaten
on with severe. losses 20 the French.
In East Prussia and in north Po-
land there is no change in the situa-
ton. To the west OF the Vistua
River our troops succeeded In taking
specially strengthened point Of sup
port Of the Russians at Borjimow.
after several days OF very hard fight
ing. in which we captured 1000 pris-
ouers and six machine guns. In three
night attacks the Russians attempted
TO retake BorJimow. but they we're
driven on with heavy losses.
To the east OF the Ravkn River
our attack Is proceeding steadily. Tho
Russians several times have reported
successes In the vicinity OF lnowlodL
con the Pilitza River seven miles
east OF Tomaszow) These are pure
inventions. Russian attacks In that
district were rcpulsed with heavy
LOSSES to them and yesterday they
ceased to attack the position.
ON the east OF the Pilitza River the
ituation is unchanged.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
DUTCH PLAN LASTING PEACE.
Anti war Council Holds Meetings
Throughout Holland.

THE HAGUE. Dec l6.--Public meeting,
were held in the principal towns OF Hol.
land tonight under the auspices OF IN.
Anti-War Council OF Holland. the cen.
tral Organization OF different peace 40.
cieties founded during the war
The council will ATTEMPT 10 create #,
all neutral nations a sentiment which
viii tend 10 make peace binding for all
future times when /, comes with this
end In view III" meetings all adopted
resolutions Incorporating the following
programme:
Cooperation among the States instead
OF antagonistc alliances; limitation %
armament by International agreement
the participation ~ houses Of Parliament
nv the peace negotiations; avoidance o.
the danger OF annexation or the trans
fer OF territory aga. INST the will OF the
Inhabitants obligatory arbitration and
inquiry into International disputes and
conflicts
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
ENGLISH CHURCHMEN
PRAY FOR END OF WAR
Crowds Attend ScrviccS--"So
Desire to See Enemies
Crushed"
speclal cahl. be.rn,cA 70 rrr sr.

LONDON, Jan. 3.-The intcrces.,o
prayer ordered by the Archbishop Of Car.
terbury was rccited IN all Church Of I'm.
land houses OF worship to-day. C-ov.
attended the services at all the cbtirc-..
Hundreds Of persons were unable to o..
tain admission to the various services .
st Pauls and Westminster Ahbe, r.
King and Queen attended service. I'D,
Sandringham
Tho following PRAYER was used:
we shall have no desire TO sec or.
enemies crushed merely for the >lh, ..
their humiliation. We shall wish f..
them. as for ourselves. that their c,,
may be opened to know what is true. ,.l
We shall pray that the day may come NV
the mercy Of God, when We may learn 90
understand and respect one another ara
may be- united as friends to pursu, On.
common good"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
FAVORS JAPANESE AID.
"Do We Fear to Oncnd 4. s.tv ASK.
VI. Heryc, French Socialist.

BERLIN. Dec 1S.-The Beriincr Tuge-
biatt publishes the following under a
Geneva datelinc:
After VI. Pichon has been continually
making propaganda In the Petit journal
with u view to moving Japan to send
troops to Europe the Socialist leader, VI
llerve, now deals with the same subject
IN an article In the Gucrrc Socidlc. He
writes in part.
We are now in the fifth month OF the
great war. 1t is a known fact that sufTi-
cent British troops cannot he sent to the
continent until spring. Now the ques-
ton must necessarily arise: why has
nothing been seen or heard 80 far of a
Japanese army In Europe?
rs II feared that the United states
Will be offended u japanese aid Ia asked ?
Since when rs so much importance at
tached, In u question Of life or death. to
the opinions of neutrals2 Is II believed
that the Americans II they should deem
II necessary some fine day to invade
Mexico would care much about the senti-
ments OF Eur pc?
us IL fear OF the yellow peril" that
prohibits Offering the japanese an OPP
poitunIty 10 take a hand IN our ana .rs p
II the yellow peril" is really so m nacing
no alliance should have been made with
Japan.
With the moment that they became
our allies why do they not fight on our
side Perhaps you do not consider Il
good taste to let tho yellow fellows with
the almond eyes Intervene in quarrels
among Europeans? But are they not our
allies And are We not already using
II indus and uegroes2
Even 4 Intervention by Japanese
army must be- paid for dearly. even II
IHpY 4
transport and the maintenance OF a
japanese army with o large sum or with
colonial concessions, should We not be
willing to pay what is neccssar: for the
liberation ~ Belgium, which would per-
haps he hasten Il by several mOnths?"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
GLAD TO EXCHANGE PRISONERS
German kaiser Thanks Pope for Ills
Appeal.

AMSTERDAM. Jan. IA despatch from
Berlin announce that the German Con
eral stan ls Ven out tho text Of tolo-
grams which passed between rppc Burc-
diet and tine k.is-r r,Gardiu- the
exchange OF prisoners who were IlctrauI.
Of further military service. Tho Original
request Wa made by the Pope 81 the
following message.
we are confident ~ your feelings OF
human charity and We hes you. a. tn
end OF a disastrous year TO begin a new
one bv an act q imperial generosity by
accepting the proposal 10 exchange prs,
oners who are incapable OF further scr-
Vice
To this the Kaiser made ,ac following
reply:
81 thank your Holiness Tor your des-
patch. The proposal meets with CON, 10
sympathy and its charitable sentiments
are fuzzy In accord " ia my own wishes"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
CHURCHES TO CELEBRATE PEACE
Federal Council starts Move for
Ceremonies on Feb. II,

The Federal Council OF the C.hu-ch.,
OF Christ In America. representing al the
principal Protestant churches throughou,
the country. has started a movems M ~
nave sunday, February Il, 1915, desie.
mated as centenary peace Sunday, az on,
" the features Of the celebration OF
hundred years Of peace between the
United States and Great Britain. To tina,
end the council announces that planJ for
celebration of that centennial have
been completed and that the churches
throughout the country are responding TO
the IDEA with enthusiasm
The councils associate secretary, tNs
Rev. Henry X. Carroll OF Washingt n.
ID. G. announced yesterday that on cen.
tenary peace Sunday In 1000 pulplts
peace messages will be delivered and that
peace programmes Will be part o. tho
exercises In all Sunday schools and young
peoples societies
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
.r.c-aL ~. n..ItcL- . ~ ~.

l'AH's' Jan ".--Ihe .P'faU'ns IN
AI'ac" again receive the greatest amount
Of attention in the French War Office
communicates issued To-day second in
f,.,,-,.,,. d. th. rcr,.-,,i,r - tn.
.
''''' ''' S'''''''"' ''"' wv. -N'''S Nie Gun
ou'ang offensive operations. This an
.. uuccmcut appears ia the afternoon
c,nnuuIuuc. vr,r. 3, ~ set forth that
cha. i,..s-.,,. ,.t,,s ., ,.o 100. ,.,,. dos
"'', "'' '''FV""'''o '"' INC S'"~"'''''e
OF th' aggressive tactics ut IN" inca under
Gen Juftro and Sir John French.
In Nisacc the French are So close 10
,,i,lr,b th,t they bor,b,rdsI ,b., .r,fl,,,y
''' ""''' 81 N"'N "'7 H''"u'Hs
fi'n'h guns nave also DESTROYED The rail-
WY between HIrzpa'h ANA Ca'Slach, a
Sh'ft aStah'r southwest OF NIthrch
I'm" capture 90 ms line would e'Ne the
fieh'n srt't advantage IN thelI oper-
ATOMS j" PIPER NS'c'' as II "ou,h VIZ
su''l'E ,Al 'u' ,'e' mans on rom inc en-
.u" T'S'ou A'u'n OF I'M" p''"eeh Az
MT" .''" h"S'' D" ""l'He'tHu.
}" l"' hlsnt '""nun.lue u Is stated
,'l' ''' N'A'he. continues 20 De very
90" %" "''''.' '"' C".,r' rum, ""'l"
L'.',"t' ','oN"'9 .,' '"o ~ "!'' no
@ ",,"' , r, '''',.o''s -,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
SYMPATHY FROM FRANCE.
President Poincare sends Message to
Hiciotti GnribnIdi.

PARIS. Jan 3.-President Poincare has
sent a telegram 20 Ricciott Garibaldi eN-
pressing the deep sympathy and grateful
admiration of the French people for the
nheritOts OF the illustriuus name of Ga.
ribaldi and also his Italian comrades and
volunteers in France who are lighting
beside us for Latin civilization" Thr
message proceeds
They are defending here our common
traditions. our old immortal culture. the
ideals OF honor ana liberty which have
always been 80 dear TO Italy. Thus they
are bringing stll closer and by more
solid bonds are uniting two sister nations
IN deep affection
Premier Niyisni has tclegraphed a
similar message to the project OF the
Alps-M Maritime Department on the occa-
sion Of tn. manifestation in honor OF
Bruno Garibaldi grandson OF the patriot.
about the iaribaldi statue IN Nice.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
SERVICES IN CANADA.
Worshipprrs Pray for Triumph ~
Allies Arms.

OTTAWA, Jan. 3---All churches hoth
Catholic ana Protestant. throughout Car.
ada offered prayers to-day for tho sue.
cess of the Allies and a speedy tcrmina.
ton OF the war. The Duke of Con-
naught, the GoVernor-General, and sir
Robert Borden. the Premier. attended
services IN St Barthol, news Anglican
Church here.
Cardinal Begin led the intercession ser.
vice IN the historic Baslica In Quebec.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
AUSTRALIA SENDS NEW ARMY.
$4,000 Now on way 10 England
More 10 lie Recruited.

honolulu, Jan. 3-TNenty-ave thou
sand additional Australosi u ,rocrS arc
now on the way to England. according to
a story told here to-day by the captain OF
the steamer Venture W Oh a~r'vrd from
Sydney These men sailed for England be-
tween December II and December 20. tho
captain says, and Il third force 81 10000
men is being recruited
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
AUSTRIANS TAKE S55.
Russian Battalion Annibiiated, Say.
Vienna Report.

VIENNA, Jan, 3.--The following officla
communication was issued here to-day:
Repeated attempts by thu enemy 10
break our front west and northwest of
6orioo. Gdlic.a. were unsuccessful.
The enemy lost heavily. During the
hghtng. which lasted the whole OF the
day. our troops stormed and captured
q height south Of Borlicc.
W" annihilated battalion, cap
turod an officer Of the General Stan.
four subalterHs. $50 men and two ma
chino guns An aeroplans OF the
enemy was shot down.
Eisewhcrs there Is nothing TO re-
mort.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
GERMANS TO BURN ACETYLEN1.
VIII Use Electric Light wires to
onset Copper shortage.

BuH~, Jan 3.-rhe scarcity - copper
IN Germany is becoming very serious
problem Evidence OF this Us seen In
Dispatches from Berlin which state that
all copper telegraph and c1b'" wires are
60 be taken down. beginning Wit the
least important districts, ana that acety-
lene il TO be substituted Tor electric Light
ing
have remc,cd the great bronze gates at
tho railway station In Antwerp.
The Frankfort GG-Cttr announces that
the price of copper has been MED az
235 mark. Cs5N.7jD for thirteen miiu-
meters ana the price OF aluminium bars At
37O marks lS92.5O) FOR 100 kilograms.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
Won MOLTKE BACK.

LoSpoN. Jan. IA Berlin wireless mes
sage says Field Marshal Count Won
Moltko has been appointed deputy chief
OF Tho Army General stan for the dura-
toH of tae mobile Operations. The Field
Marshal was formerly Chief Of Stan
He was attacked with a diplomatic Ill
ress' AFTER some % the German reverscs
ana has been uuplaced since.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
Won HINDENBURG GRATEFUL.
Field marshal Thanks All who sent
New Years Greetings.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE EAST. POLAND.
via Borl and London. Jan. 3.--IHield
Marshal Won Hindenburg. commander Of
tn" German army in Poland, requests the
press 10 give expression TO his heartiest
thanks for the god wishes for the new
year transmitted to him by so many
friends In Europe and America. as h. is
wholly unable to answer them personally
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
GERMANY HOARDS CEREALS.
Government Forms society 20 super
wise Food Consumption.

THE HAGUE. via Paris. Jan. 3.--The
Frdnkfurtor ZeituH0 announces that tho
Prussinn Government has formed war
cereals society. With the cooperation Of
towns OF ovsr 100. 900 inn. hitants and
representatives OF the corn trade the So
cicty VIII buy large quantities of bread
and cereals and supervise their consump-
zion during the critical months preceding
the new harvest.
The present stock is between 10 and 90
per cent below the total needs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
SOCIALISTS CONFIDENT.
shy All Germans Are United, with
out Exception.

out Exception.
BERLIN tby wireless 70 Sayville. y.
". Jan. 3.--The Official Press Bureau
to-day gave out Tor publication tho
fol wing
The otncial publication OF the German
Socialist Trade Union. the greatest work
mems assoc alton, reviewing the year
1910 SAYS:
We know that We have 10 hold out
and We shall do 30. our confidence IL
based not only on the strength. organ
izatiou ana execution OF discipline in
the army, but also on the love of coun-
Try that unites all Germans, without ex-
ccptitn. II the war keeps OF for months,
or for years. II will merely forge the ma
{ on into more united solidarity and In
crease cr forces immeasurably The
Germans will er erge from the world war
tho strongest OF the belligerents"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04
YPRES AS NEW YEARS GIFT.
GuNernur-GcnernI Urged soldiers 10
rake ~ for kaiser.
Sp'c'i cute DespatcA to Tue Sun.

AMSTERDAM. Jan. Sit has become
known here that on the morning OF De-
cemher 90 Gen. Won Blessing, the Cover
nor-General OF Belgium, made u speech
to a thousand soldiers near Yprcs cx-
hort!nE them 10 capture Yprcs as a New
Years gift for tho Kaiser
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-04

II would result also In the curlolat"
defeat OF Germany and allow the United
States TO capture part OF the I AIDE
merry held by that country. This would
serve the United States Infinitely better
than the concentration OF japanese eco
monte activity In the Far East.
The writer does not advocate she bring
ing of Japanese army to France, but
would like 20 see she Jara1csc .sor~g
used for a now attacking front on south
Germany by sending item 90 3
Wurttemherg and Baden. This plan as
sumos shat RumaHa will jon IA, Allies
soon and Greece will follow afterward.
This would allow the japanese access to
Europe via SaloniCa. He argues that
100000 japanese troops could be brodght
70 Galioia by the TransslJcrau Railway
and 400 900 moro by seq to- Slloa,pa