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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
FIGHT
FIERCE BATTLE UP
AMONG THE CLOUDS
ALLIES FINALLY DRIVE GERMAN
AIRSHIPS BACK BUT ONLY AF.
TER FRENCH ARSENAL is DE.
STROYED.
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Jan. 23.-Perhaps the most
important engagement yet fought be-
tween military aviators occurred dur
ing yesterdays fighting around Dun
kirk, and is described into days ofic-
ial French bulletin. The attack was
initiated by German airmen and result
ed in extensive damage sustained by
French military works, besides roll
ing up death toll of six persons.
Eighty bombs were dropped by the
Germans during the engagement, these
being directed principally against mil
itary warehouses, and like establish
ments. One large warehouse was set
on fire during the bombardment and
burned fiercely during several hours,
the loss being a serious one. Thous-
ands of tons of valuable army stores
in the damaged warehouse were rem
dered unfit for use.
Besides six persons killed during the
aerial engagement, fourteen others
sustained injuries, several of these be-
ing dangerously hurt. Upon the ap-
pearance of the Germans machines
several British and French aeroplanes
attacked the invaders and after most
spirited engagement succeeded in driv-
ing them away. One of the German
was forced to descend near
on the Belgian frontier,
and its two occupants were captured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
GOVERNOR SLATON
DEFENDS NAME Of
THO EMPIRE STATE
STATE HEAD BLAMES SENSATION
AL PRESS FOR TROUBLES IN
GEORGIA-POINTS TO RECENT,
VIOLENCE IN ROOSEVELT, N. J.
Especial to Times-Recorder)

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 23.-"There is
no geography of crime" said Gov
ernor Slaton today, in discussing with
callers the attacks by eastern papers
on the state of Georgia, following the
recent lynchings at Monticello. The
governor deeply deplores the lynch
ings, of course, and has taken prompt
steps to bring the Offenders to justice,
but he, like all good Georgians, re-
sents the attacks upon the state
Georgia has come in for more than
it's share of roasts because of the
Frank case, a dozen or so hysterical
magazine writer's and other experts"
with small knowledge of the facts,
holding up the Georgia courts as relics
of the Spanish inquisition, and the
lynching at Monticello was the signal
for another outburst.
Crime is not confined to Georgia,
nor is this the only state where lynch
ings occur" said the governor. He
pointed out the recent violence at
Roosevelt, N. j., where mob Of
strikebreakers shot into party of in
nocent strikers and killed several, and
the mining riots in Colorado, where
many lives were lost.
Governor Slaton has offered re-
wards aggregating $2,5OO for the con-
viction of members of the Monticello
mob. Five hundred dollars is offer
ed for each of the first five convictions.
The state was given only $4,000 as an
appropriation for rewards this year,
and this leaves only $500 in the treas
ury if the full amount is claimed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
CANNONAD|NG CAN Be
HEARD 25 MILES
(By Associated Press.)

GENEVA, Jan. 23.-Scentists are
endeavoring to explain the peculiar
phenomena by which the artillery fire
of the armies lighting near the Swiss
border can be plainly heard in the Ber-
nese Alps, while between there are
zones of silence fully 25 mics vide
The cannonading in Southern Alsace
can be heard with great distinctness
near the frontier on the Swiss side,
then for some distance it cannot be
heard at all, while on the Jungfrau
and other peaks it is so plain that 1t
seems to come from some point far in
side the frontier.
DR.. Quereanin, of Zurich, noted
rhysist, has given considerable study
to these zones of sience, but has as yet
found no good reason for them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
MORE THAN FOURTEEN
MILLION BALES HAVE
BEEN GINNED To
DATE
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 23.-Gin-
ming statistics as issued by the census
bureau today uphold early predictions
of unusual cotton production during
the current season, showing more than
fourteen million bales already ginnei
and prepared for market.
Total ginnings to January 10th are
shown in the bureau report issued at
noon as 14,9O7,94 bales, including So,
942 round, or half, bales, these being
serially numbered 79,4S4 Total gin
nings for Alabama are shown in to-
days report as 1,676,O11 bales, and
Georgia ginnings to the same date
were 2,596,S42 bales.
Practically the entire cotton crop of
the South has now been harvested, and
today's ginnings may be taken as n
fairly approximate estimate of the to-
tai crop produced, being in round num-
bers, about 100000 bales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
AMERICAN SHIPS Will
TEST RIGHT OF eng
LANDS INTERFERENCE
(By Associated Press.)

Two ships flying the United States
flag will soon be on their way to
German ports with the purpose in
view of testing Englands alleged fight
to interfere with American shipping
on the high seas. The Daeia, with
cargo of cotton aboard is now at Gal
weston awaiting good weather, before
sailing, and cpon her seizure will be
tested the contention surrounding the
right of former German vessel 70
fly the flag of the United States, after
being admitted to American registry.
British authorities have announced a
determination to seize the Dacia and
the vessel is almost certain to face a
prize court before finishing it's voy-
age.
Another vessel around the voyage
of which is centered must interest
among American shippers is the steam
bark Wilhelmina, which sailed from
New York last night with a cargo of
foodstuffs aboard, consigned to Ameri-
cans at Hamburg. Owners of the car
go declare the British authorities can
not lawfully seize the Wilhelmina, ow-
ing to their declaration that goods on
board the vessel are intended solely
for civiliay uses and not for the sus-
tenance of the Germany army. This
however, is not shared by the British
ambassador at Washington. There has
been no open avowal of an intention
to seize the Wilhelmina thus far, but
the vessel has been denied certificae
guaranteeing safe passage by consular
authorities of the allied nations,
The final dispositions of these YES
sells presents one of the knottiest prob
lens yet encountered since hostilities
began, and much depends upon a spec
dy adjustment of the contentious
therein involved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
CRIMINAL CASES
OCCUPY Session
MONDAY MORNING

With the greater portion of the civil
docket of the city court disposed of,
Judge Harper will devote the greater
portion of next week to the task of
clearing the county Jail of the large
number of misdemeanor prisoners
awaiting trial. There are twenty or
more of these crap shooters, pistol
luggers, pig lifters and other malefac
tors to be tried, and the mills will be
started Monday morning. Jail cases
only will be tried next week, while
bonded misdemeanors will be taken up
at later date
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
AMERICAN STEAMER
STILL IN PORT
(By Associated Press.)

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. 23.-The
American merchant steamer Dacia
with cargo of cotton for Bremen via
Rotterdam, did not sail this morning,
although the vessel cleared yesterday
afternoon. The weather today con-
tinues rough and the steamer will
probably begin her journey early to-
morrow.
The Dacia it will be recalled, was
recently the subject of interesting in
terchanges of views between this gov
ernment and England, as a result OF
which British authorities declared
their intention to seize the Dacia when
that vessel put to sea. The Federal
War Risk Insurance bureau has issued
a policy on the Dacia's cargo, but de-
clined to insure the vessel itself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
ON MOTHERS CRAVE
GIRL DRINKS ACID
GLADYS LENOIR, 30, OF MAGNOLIA,
MISS, is SUICIDE IN CEMETERY.

MAGNOLIA, Miss, Jan. 23.-Seeking
in death relief from sorrow which had
overwhelmed her in the loss of her
mother and the fancied lack of love
en- the part of her father, Miss Gladys
Lenoir of this city drained the contents
of a vial of carbolic acid as she stood
by the side of her mothers grave in
the Magnolia cemetery Death fol-
lowed within a few hours and this
morning Miss Lenoir was buried near
the final resting place of her dead
parent.
Miss Lenoir, who was the daughter
of V. T. Lenoir, was about twenty-three
years of age, popular here and very
attractive and highly respected in this
section. At her home the announce
ment of her death was received as IA
severe shock as she had given no in
timation of her contemplated act.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
INCREASED FREIGHT RATES
ALLOWED BY Commission
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 23-The
interstate commerce commission today
allowed increased freight rates on
hardwood and other lumber from Lou
isiana, Arkansas and other Southern
and western points to Memphis, St.
Louis and other Mississippi and Ohio
river points, after a lengthy hearing,
consuming several days.
The new rates which will go in effect
as soon as new tariffs can be compil-
ed and approved by the commission
permit an increase of two cents a
hundred pounds over existing rates.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
Frank Case
Set for 20
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 23.-At-
torneys representing Leo M. Frank an
nounced today they would appear be-
fore the Supreme court Monday and
submit motion to advance the ha-
beas corpus hearing upon. the docket.
The motion will not be opposed by the
state of Georgia, and a final hearing
may be had by February 23rd, if no
unexpected delays are encountered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
BRITISH DROP BOMBS
ON GERMAN DOCKS
AEROPLANE SAILS OVER BRUGES,
BELGIUM AND DROPS BOMBS ON
NAVAL BASE THERE
(By Associated Press.)

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 23.-British air
men early today dropped bombs on i'm
portant docks at Bruges, Belgium,
where German naval operations are
being directed from The result of the
bombardment is unknown here, al
though the aviator conducting the raid
returned safely to the British lines.
Several German aeroplanes attacked
the British raider during his daring
trip, but were unsuccessful in their eff
forts to bring him down.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
AND CHINA
HOLD PEACE MEET
(By Associated Press.)

TOXIC, Jan. 23.-At the Japanese
foreign office this morning it was an
nounced that important diplomatic ne
gotiations have been entered into By
China and Japan, the object of which
is to determine the future status Of
Japanese relations with China as well
as to decide certain vital questions re-
garding the development of the Chi
nese republic.
These negotiations are of extreme
Importance in view Of the recent very
marked military and commercial ad-
vancement throughout China and may
eliminate in outlining an agreement
between the two nations looking to
the establishment Of permanent peace
in the east
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
THAW BACK
IN NEW YORK JAIL
(By Associated Press.)

CONCORD, n. H., Jan. 23-William
+. Jerome presented his crcs2ntials
to Sheriff Drew early today and Harry
K. Thaw was given into his custody as
the representative of New York state.
Thaw was Immediately placed on board
a train and will reach Matteawan to-
night. A warrant charging conspiracy
to escape from criminal custody in
New York is standing against Thaw,
and the noted prisoner may faced a
petit jury soon, unless his'mental con-
dition is again brought into question.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
SENATE WILL FIGHT
100,000,000 ARMY BILL
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 23.-The
army bill, carrying appropriations to-
falling $1OO,0OOOOO went to the senate
early today, having been passed by
the house without the formality of u
roll call,
The measure as sent to the upper
chamber contains practically every
provisions approved by the house COM
mittee. Advocates of an increased ar
my opposed the measure, but were un-,
able to muster sufficient strength to
materially oppose its passage. st
In the senate, it is said this -opposi-
ton will be renewed, and vigorous
fight may be made to increase the pro-
visions of the bill so as to include
heavy appropriations to defray the ex-
/ ense of an increased national guard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
DISORDER PREVAILS IN
MEXICAN CAPITAL
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 23.-Vera
Cruz dispatches to the Carranza agen-
cy here state much disorder is in pro-
gress at Mexico CITY, and the inhabi-
tants are described as being in state
of panic.
The recent flight of Provisional Pres
ident Gutierrez and the inability of
CARA, acting head of the Villa faction
to control unruly elements is held re-
sponsible for present conditions at
The capital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
100000 CHICAGOANS
NOW SEEKING JOBS
(By Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-One hundred
thousand Chicagoans are out of work
this winter, according to a report to-
day of the public welfare commission.
That is exclusive of the drifting pop.
ulation of idle.
Statements to the commission from
24S firms for the most part gave bust
ness depression as the reason.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
Dogs Haze
Ambulance
(By Associated Press }

PETROGRAD, Jan. 23.-In order 10
get their wounded safely out of the
Erzerum region where
the snow is knee-high, the Russians
have developed a new transport sys-
TEN, employing high wheeled dog
carts, very lightly constructed, with
room enough for two wounded who
are tied in to prevent them from fall
ing out. On return trips, army sup
plies are carried to the front.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
BRYAN ORDERS POLICE
INVESTIGATION
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 23.-Sec-
retary Bryan today ordered rigid in
vestigation into conditions responsible
for the Dominican police scan
dal. The investigation will be conduct
ed by American officers in charge Of
customs affairs in the island republic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
) YEARS FOR CARRYING
LETTERS TO BELGIUM
at later date
(By Associated Press.)

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 23-A dispatch
to the Telegraaf from Sluis, Holland,
says an inhabitant from Bruges, Bel
GUM, has been sentenced to five years
Imprisonment for carrying letters from
Holland to Belgium.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
100000 Shells a
Month Turned Out By
German Gun Factories
(By Associated Press.)

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 22-German am
munition works are at present turn,
ing out three million shrapnell shells
monthly, says Berlin correspondent
of the Handelsblad, "and their high
est capacity Of production has not yeS
been reached"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
Girl
Gets Purse|
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Jan. 23.-Denise Carter, the
little girl whose leg was amputated as
the result of a wound from one of the
bombs thrown by German aeroplanes,
has received a purse of fifteen hun
dred francs as a gift made up entirely
of contributions of one sou each by
10000 school children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
BIC SHIPMENT OF POTATOES
MADE BY PIERCE FARMERS
Especial to Times-Recorder)

BLACKSHEAR, Ca, Jan. 23.-The
sweet potato and syrup industry is
becoming quite large enterprise in
Pierce county, ]. F. Ratliff & Son
have already shipped this season up
ward of twenty-five carloads of sweet
potatoes and several carloads of sy-
rup. Strickland Bros, are also large
shippers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-23
AUSTRIAN PREMIER
RESIGNS FROM CABINET
(By Associated Press.)

ROME, Jan. 23.The Austrian premier
Count Stuerkh, submitted his resigna
tion to the emperor this morning, says
Vienna news dispatch to a Rome
newspaper. Count Won BiliIski, for
mer minister of finance, will probably
be named to succeed him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-19
FLOOD THREATENS
MOHAWK VALLEY
Schenectady Fears Trouble as
Ice in River Breaks and
Is damned.
m, r.-.r-.rn 70 The r--huns !

Schenectady. y. y, Jan. 1S.-Nlth
water I'M the Mohawk River rising to-
night at the rate of five or six inches
an hour and with immense volumes Of
ice and water held back by an ice jam
three miles above Schenectady, 1t was
feared tonight that the city was
threatened by one Of the most serious
floods in its history. The water at the
Scotia Bridge recorded fourteen feet.
The weakening of the ice jam above the
city by the continued warm rain and
high water from the upper part OF the
valley was considered unusually menac-
ing Conditions here are believed TO
be more serious, because the gates IN
Barge Canal, lock z, at the lower end
of the Niskayuna Pool, are closed.
Ice in the Mohawk, at Fonda, broke
uX tonight Soon afterward II gave
way at Yosts. five miles above Fonda
For. Plain has temporarily lost the use
of its bridge over the Mohawk. A
barge canal dredge broke away from
its moorings this morning and was car
ried down stream.
At Herkimer, for the third time in
three years, a siXty-five foot section
Of the bridge over the Mohawk River
at this city, was carried away by high
water to-day. Flood conditions are as
threatening as they were last March
when a record height was recorded.
At Albany and Hudson the ice in the
river began TO break up tonight and
rivermen expect that it will be moving
down stream in the morning. The wa
ter has been rising gradually all day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-19

utes.' Logan would yell. And the
screws would 20 in and find the cOns
off and broken on the floor. They pue
two pairs Of cuffs on his hands, ana ne
did the same thing" ,..,
Maybe the negro was an unknown
Houdini didn't find out.
Men Want TO Talk.
I can't remember what we did rlght
after that. I cant remember lots OF
things. suppose most of the best part
Of what ! should write will never De
written. for while I took notes IN my.
cell the first night I was in the prison
I did not sleep there again. And so
had no chance. for in the yard, IN the
shops. in the dormitory. there were al
WAYS men ! wanted TO talk 20 and VINO
wanted TO talk 10 me. And so got
no chance TO make notes. The last
night | was at Sing Sing ! stood in
shadow by a window and put down
few pages Of random thought, but that
was the only opportunity ] had.
started ont IN this story 20 try 70
picture my second day in the prison.
but / will have to defer the end or
that day until tomorrow There. I"
lot Of picturequeness in that day after
y. m. TO me. | remember the court
and | remember the scene in the great
dormitorv. two Of the principal
scenes that stand out in my memory.
will try 10 write Of them tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-19
LABOR TROUBLES
LEAD TO Dynamic
Man Flees from Convent Ayp,,.
Building Leaving Stick Of
Explosive Behind

Dynamite was found last nigh, 49,
Convent avy in an unfinished bva.
ing where labor troubles have ,,,..,
four arrests. Daniel Salu,n !.
Waterman, saw the flicker Of n,..
near the nod elevator. He x.,. (.
calling TO the intruder as he en,s,.i
At the sound Of his voice a ma, !.
scribed by the Waterman as @ax n,
high" rushed past him into the r,,,
Salusky picked up a ttick Of OMAN,
fuse and cap ready for the match.
The police Of the West l25th II =,
tion we're informed by Harry s. All.
superintendent TOR Harry S. WIZ.
who is building the five story su,r
ment house for Austin B. Pls,ts,.
Dir. Allen said that Fletcher had e.
quired the partly constructed buit,,
at a foreclosure sale, and that n,r'
workmen had claims against he q,
tractors who abandoned the lob
Since his firm took charge, Alien 20.
tinued, the claims had been press,
against Fletcher, and bitterness hsS =,
suited from his refusal 70 settle a,-
Several attempts, some Of them 8,
cessful, he said, had been made to :,
tice his workmen away. -Four ary,r
for disorderly conduct had follozs.
but in each case the defendant d,
been discharged. District At,orr
Perkins had been informed Of ccs
tions, Allen said, and had promised q
inyestlpafion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-19
WANTS AUTO FEES
RAISED FOR ROADS
Carlisle Asks Higher License
Rates to Meet Shortage in
Highway Funds.

Albany, Jan. 1s.-Four million dollars
is needed for maintenance work Of the
Department of Highways this year, ac-
cordng to the report submitted to the
Legislature to-day by Commissioner
John n. Carlisle. Only Sl,530,OOO IS
available for this work, and Mr.. Car
Isle recommends that the motor license
fees be readjusted on an equitable basis
10 produce the necessary funds. He
also asks that the Legislature impose a
mileage charge for each mile OF road
covered by motor buses, as they are
run in competition with railroads and
streetcar lines and pay only the same
fees as pleasure vehicles.
The Commissioner suggests that the
Legislature study a system TO impose a
tax on foreign cars touring in the state,
and recommends that it be collected by
an additional charge on each gallon Of
gasolene purchased by foreign cars in
the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-19
MRS. ADERER WINS
GIRLS AND REBUKE
Not an Ideal Mother, by Any
Means, Court Says, and Case
Nav Be ReOpened.

Justice Blanchard, in the Supreme
Court. Yesterday awarded TO Mrs. Ma
tilda Aderer the custody Of her two
daughters. aged three and five years,
respectively, although the court found
that Mrs. Aderer did not spend enough
time in caring for the children ana
too much in seeking ner own pleasure.
In the same decision a decree OF sep
aration from julius Aderer, manu-
facturer of dental supplies, was grant
ed.
The couple were married twenty
years ago. They have two sons, aged,
respectively, twelve and fourteen years,
who are away at school. Mrs. Aderer
did not seek the custody OF the sons,
Who will be the wards Of their father.
Aderer objected TO giving the CUSTODY
of the girls TO the mother, alleging she
neglected them.
Ellis contention is not without some
evidence to support it," said Justice
blanchard. "As a mother she has
been far from ideal. She has given
too much time to her own pleasure and
too little to the welfare Of the chill
dren. She has gadded about, in town
and out, visiting people and places OF
amusement, leaving the children IN
large part in the hands Of servants.
7 am unable TO find that her conduct
makes her unfit to have the custody
of these little girls. She is their
mother and natural guardian"
Justice Blanchard said that in case
If anv future neglect of the girls,
Aderer might make application for fur
Their disposition of the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-19
w. A. BRADY TO AID PUPILS
Proceeds from Theatre Tickets
10 Go for Relief.

Because Of the distress among school
children. occasioned by their parents
being out Of work, the School Relief
Committee. through an arrangement
with William a. Brady, has issued tick
cts at a dollar each, which will be hon
ored at Mr.. Brady's theatres this
month. The proceeds from these tick
cts will be used for relief Tickets
may be obtained from Miss Grace
Strachan.
Recently a boy in the graduation
class of a school in Brooklyn tainted
in his class. Investigation showed that
neither he nor his family had eaten for
two days. On looking into the case of
q twelye-year-o boy who was arrested
for selling papers on the street AT 1880
a. m. 10 was discovered that he was
the sole support of a family OF seven.
His father. trousers maker, had not
been able 20 get work for six months.
Principals of twenty public schools
have made lists Of those among their
pupils who are suffering from lack OF
food. In these twenty schools II was
found that ZOO children were starving
or without proper clothing. There are
$40 public schools in greater New York.