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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20
UNCLE SAM ASKS
JOHN BULL To
EXPLAIN ACTION
DETENTION OF STEAMER GREEN
BRIER LIKELY TO CAUSE. EN-
BARRASSMENT TO ENGLAND
COTTON CARGO SUBJECT OF IN.
TERESTING NOTE
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 2O-At
the state department this afternoon it
was announced the United States gov
ernment had asked the British author
tiles to explain why the American
steamship Greenbrier, with a cargo or
cotton for Bremen, had been detained
and brought into a British port under
the English flag. The Greenbrief was
detained two days before being permit
ted to continue it's voyage.
Owners of the Greenbrief had the
cargo loaded at New Orleans under the
direction of the British consul at that
port, each bale being x-rayed before
going into the hold of the vessel, and
indignation is expressed over the de-
tention of the ship, despite these pre-
cautions to insure a safe voyage. The
incident will be thoroughly investigat-
ed by government authorities, and
Great Britain's reply to today's com
munication is awaited with interest at
the state department.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20
GERMAN AEROPLANES RAID
ENGLISH SEACOAST TOWNS
(By Associated Press!)

LONDON, Jan. 20.-The British fears
of aeroplane raids materialiZed early
last night when hostile air craft ap-
peared over several coast cities, drop
ping bombs and doing property dam
age, the evtent of which cannot be ac-
curately estimated at noon.
Yarmouth, Cromer, Sheringham,
HunstantdnD Heacham, Dersingham
and Kingslynn, were cities visited, and
the aerial bombardment began shortly
after eight o'clock last evening, just
as many citizens were going to their
homes, after the days work had been
completed Panic enued and many
persons sustained minor injuries dur
ing the tumult
At Kinsglynn, one woman whose hus-
band is in the trenches before Ypres,
WAS hllISu ny HylnS AAd6AhohNo VI q
bomb, and two other lives were sacri-
feed at Yarmouth, one of these being
a woman also. Only one man, so far
as has been reported to the war Office
today, was killed during the lombard
ment, which lasted about four hours.
At Hunstanton it was reported a hos
tile Zeppelin had been brought down
by artillery fire, but authorities there
denied the report this morning. The
aircraft lowering over that place was
fired upon, it is said, but speedily
maneuvred out of range, before being
injured.
The number of airships participat-
ing in the raid is not known, nor eau
it be stated with certainty that any
of the craft sustained injury. The re-
suit of the raid is characterized by the
British war Office as "immaterial."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20
MORGAN THINKS
TIMES ARE BETTER.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 20-J. P.
Morgan, of the banking firm of j. F
Morgan & Co., of New York, is in
Washington today, being called here
to attend an important conference OF
financial leaders, relative to proposed
laws pending in congress.
Mr.. Morgan discussed the foreign
exchange situation freely with rep
resentative of the Associated Press
and said conditions we're steadily i'm,
proving. Banking interests, said Mr.
Morgan, are we'll able to care for ev
cry need of the business of the coun
try at this time, Notwithstanding tht
recent disturbance of financial and in
dust. ial conditions following the ont
break of the European war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20
ARTILLERY DUEL
IS IN PROGRESS
NO IMPORTANT BATTLES FEATUR-
ED DAYS FIGHTING IN FRANCE
INFANTRY ENCOUNTERS COST
MANY LIVES
(By Associa ed Press.)

PARIS, Jan. 20.-Today's official re-
port says absolute quiet prevails at
many points along the battle line in
the north of France, though long
rang artillery duel is in progress at
an unnamed Toint.
Both armies took a rest yesterday,
and there were no encounters of inn
portance anywhere. The weather CON-
tinues disagreeable and military oper-
tions are greatly hampered by contin-
ued rains.
During this morning several spirited
infantry encounters between scouting
parties, these resulting in many cas-
ualties on both sides.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20
GUANO DEALERS
WILL VALORRE
COTTON 8 CENTS
FOR PAYMENT OF FERTILIZER AC.
COUNTS NEXT FALL.

Americus fertilizer agencies, it is
understood, have received information
to the effect that the manufacturers uf
agreed upon valorization of cotton at
eight cents for the current years
trade. Farmers and the trade gener-
ally are interested in this matter, If
reports current are correct. A great
deal Of the cotton of the current crop,
paid upon fertilizer indebtedness, was
upon a higher basis of valorization.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20
MOTHER MARY PHAGAN
SUES PENCIL FACTORY
(By Associated Press.)

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 20.--Attorneys
representing Mrs. ]. w. Coleman today
filed suit for $4,000 damages against
the National Pencil Company, of
which Leo. M. Frank, now under SEN
tence of death, was secretary and gen.
eral manager. Mrs. Coleman, who is
the mother of Mary Phagan, whose
body was found in the basement of the
pencil concern, charges in her petition
that Frank murdered her daughter on
April 10th 1912, and that the crime
could not have occurred had the COM
pany exercised due diligence in pro-
tecting its employees against such at
tacks.
Mrs. Coleman names James Conley
alleged negro accomplice of Frank, as
one Of the murderers OF her daughter
and declares she was dependent upon
the wages of the dead girl for liv-
ing. The petition recites may instances
of alleged neglect on the part of the
defendant corporation, and prays the
court to award damages in the sun
named.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20
DIRECTORS OF THE LEAGUE MAKE
PLANS FOR COMING SEASON
SALARY LIMIT TO BE CUT TO
500 WITH MAXIMUM SALARY
FOR EACH PLAYER
WILL Be NINETY GAME SCHEDULE
Season VIII Begin May First and Last
For 80 Games-Only One Season to
Be Played - Post. Season Series a
Thing of the Past-President Not
Yet Chosen.

May first will find baseball under
full headway not only in Americus but
in the five other cities that compose
the Georgia State league. The direc-
tors of the league held their annual
meeting this morning here and decid-
ed that baseball would again be sum
mer attraction in South Georgia. Rad
ical changes were made in the leagues
constitution and bylaws, so that next
year the teams can run without loss.
The salary limit was cut from $1,000
month to $500 and minimum salary
of $50 month set for individual play
ers. $3.50 a month was agreed on as
the maximum salary for manager.
In addition to cutting the salary lin
it the playing season was shortened to
ninety games, beginning May 1st. The
number of Glass c men club may
carry was cut from three to one and
the custom of dividing the playing sea-
son into two halves was abolished.
In order to enforce the drastic
measures of the directors new bylaws
were adopted which will place a heavy
fine on any club violating the new
rules. Each club will be required to
deposit forfeit for the conduct of
their association.
President l. j. Kalmon was urged
by the directors to continue at the head
of the league, but fatty refused. 1--WE
served my time" said Ike, "and you'n
have to get some one else" The names
of two gentlemen, both residents of
ether cities were then proposd. The
final vote will not be taken until late
this afternoon, so the Times-Recorder
will be unable to announce the new
boss of the circuit for 1915 until to-
morrow.
While all the directors present were
sanguine of 1915 they agreed to a man
that the only salvation of the league
rested in strict adherence to the rules.
That the season next year will furnish
fast baseball and that the race be-
tween the six clubs will be close and
interesting seems sure.
The directors will meet again to-
night and then adjourn after selecting
a president.
Present at the meeting were: President
I. ]. Kalmon; Rydan Mays, of Thomas
Vile; Frank Bartholomew, of Cor
dele; Frank Lanier, VIM. Humber and
e. A. Carswell, of Americus; Holcambe,
of Valdosta; Belcher of Cordele, and
Secretary Quimby Melton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20
FRANCE FEELS
SLIGHT QUAKE
INHABITANTS SHAKEN FROM BEDS
AND CROCKERY SMASHED-N0
LOSS OF LIFE.
(By Associated Press.l

MONTEBELIARD, France, Jan. 20
A slight earthquake shock was expert
enced in this part of France late last
night, and for a time the population
was panic stricken, order being re-
stored before daylight.
The shock came long after people
had retired for the night, and many
were awakened by being rudaly tossed
from their beds. Buildings trembled
and masonry fell in many places, but
no complete establishments followed
the shake A great quantity Of crock
cry was broken in different homes, but
no lives sacrificed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20
AUTO WRECKED
TWO OCCUPANTS
SEVERELY HURT
CAR TURNED TURTLE ON ROAD
NEAR AMERICUS.

An automobile party en- route from
Sasser to Atlanta and travelling by
way of Americus met with a serious
accident this morning at point eight
or nine miles out on the Andersonville
road. The party travelled in two light
cars, and one of these was overturned
near the d. III. Stubbs place and badly
smashed. The two occupants were
thrown out. one OF them sustaining two
broken ribs and several spinal injury,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20
MURDERER MAKES
LUNACY PLEA
(By Associated Press.)

COLUMBIA, S. c., Jan. 20.-George
B. Perkins, on trial here for the muir
der of F. w. r. Hinman, of Jackson
Vile, testified today he did not re-
member the killing, and described al
legged ralucinadons under which he la
bored when the crime was committed
Hinman was murdered on the high seas
and the case is being heard before the
federal court here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20
HOGS BY THE CARLOAD
SHIPPED TO MOULTRIE
PACKING HOUSE THERE AN IN
CENTIVE TO STOCK RAIS-
ING INDUSTRY.
Especial to Times-Recorder)

THOMASVILLE, Ga, Jan. 20-Mitch-
ell county is making large shipments
of hogs to the packing house at Moul-
trde. In a car shipped the past week
one hog, belonging to T. T. Catchings,
weighed 480 pounds. This packing
house is proving an advantage not
only to South Georgia, but to Florida
also and large carload was shipped
from Tallahassee a few days ago. 1t
has proved a great encouragement to
farmers in this county and section
% go more largely into the business
Of raising hogs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20

y PRESIDENTS GRANDSON TO \
= BE CHRISTENED "FRANCIS" \

\ WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 90 '
= 1t was announced at the White :
y House today that the Presidents \
4 grandson is to be christened 4
4 Francis, in honor of his father. =
= President Wilson held the boy =
= should possess an individuality of \
= his own and thought this might =
= be impossible should he be chris \
= ened in his honor. y
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 \ \ \ 4 \ \
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20

it was said. One Of the occupants of
the other car was a physician and he
attended the injured men. both Of
whom are said to have been severely
bruised and injured. The men are still
at the stubbs home. the name of
none Of the men were known here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-20
4 \ \ \ \ + \ 4 I 4 4 4 4 4 =
\ BRYAN SAYS MEXIC \
\ SITUATION IS "MIXED." \
(By Associated Press)

4 WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 20. y
= Secretary Bryan today profess =
\ ed ignorance concerning last =
4 nights disturbance at Mexico y
\ City, and described the situation y
\ there as mixed" =
\ At the state department, the =
\ announcement was given out that y
\ communication with the Mexican =
+ capital continues interrupted and =
\ unsatisfactory" =
4 4 4 + 4 4 \ 4 4 \ 4 \ = \ 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-20
SCOUT DRUM CORPS TO
ACCOMPANY GRAYS
VIII Make Trip Tomorrow to F'retier
icksbure and March in Big
Parade There.

The Scout Drum and Bugle Corps
of Richmond has been requested by
Major Bright to accompany the Grays
on their trip 20 Fredericksburg Thurs
day, where they will furnish the music
for the Grays, who will participate
In the State Reunion Of Confederate
veterans.
The Scouts feel his.lly compliments
cd by their having been requested TO
perform this service. and are all keen
for the trip. Final rehearsal will be
held this evening at o'clock at the
Howitzers Armory. where ttneir
equipment Is stored. Scout Executive
Weaver will meet with the boys and
assist them in making final arrange
ments for their trip, He viii accom-
pany them
The corps will report promptly at
IL A NJ Thursday at the Grays'
Armory for the "Trip. and will return
between and y, NJ. An enjoya bic
day is promised the Scouts, with all
their expenses paid.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-20

one Of tie most delightful shcatical
offeriags ever presentsi IN y ,rfolii'
clubw omtn. and par.ic 1larly prom
inent members OF the Daughters OF
the Confederacy. were most enthusi-
astic in their praise. So strong was
the feeling Of Mrs. FratA Anthony
Wake. president of the Hope Maury
Chapter, L. d. c.. that she Srt;e
letter to the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch
the next day, &C mmending he spec
tacle TO all Southerners. Her letter.
lin port. was as follows:
The Birth of Nation lis wonder
full. Ku klux Khan! What
they suffered, lost and hraved. This
was a brand of knights sent to make
things work ont as II was desired
land none but these men could have
accomplished 1t. There is
much that makes ones heart ache:
much that brings pleasure and hap
piness; tears and sunshine are we'll
coupled The Birth OF Nation Is
revelation and history carried out"
Mrs Wake was not the first OF the
Daughters to praise the spectacle. for
in resolutions adopted short time
before. the members OF the John Il.
Reagan Chapter, Los Angeles. ex-
pressed themselves thus: ''In endors-
ing the splendid production of The
Birth of Nation the John II.
Reagan Chapter. Z. d. c., feel = great
privilege. The wrongs OF history right
ed, the fair presentation of that side
of the question never known to
Northerners. and the wonderful spec
tacie itself. is an education and an
artistic treat to the entire Union"
The resolutions were forwarded to
.. w. Griffith. producer Of The Birth
OF a Nation" by Isabella O. J. Davis.
1928 Logan Street, Lost Angles. acting
president of the John II. Reagan
Chapter.
Seats for the engagement Of The
Birth of Nation will be placed on
sale at the Academy box ONCE to-
morrow morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-20
MRS. Calls FORTUNE.
WILL NOT REVERT

Washington, Oct. 19.--Mrs. Norman
Gait, who will be the bride Of Presi-
dent Wilson, Is the sole possessor OF
fortune estimated st more than 1880
0oo Her annual income for several
years Is declared to have been not less
than $40.
The will under which she inherit
ed the propert yof her deceased hus-
band Norman Gait, gave her the estate
Internationally and without restric-
lions. An extract from this document
obtained from James Tanner. registrar
Of Wills In the District Of Columbia.
is in part as follows:
II give and beQueath to my beloved
wife. Edith Boilings Gait, all that I
posses of both personal and real prop
erty"
The will stipulated that Mrs. Gait
should be the sole executor and made
unnecessary the usual fees and bond
for proper administration.
These facts were obtained to set
at rest an unpleasant rumor current
here and printed In one Virginia city.
1t was to the effect that Norman Gait
had stipulated by his last Testament
that II his wife remarked, the estate
should revert to other heirs.
The information that the next White
House bride will possess In her own
right a fortune Of quarter of mil
lion Is interesting from another angle.
President Wilson told friends just after
election but before inauguration his
income from royalties and private es-
tate would not exceed $4,000 = year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-20
PRESIDENT COMPLETES
REVENUE PROGRAM
Favors Measure In Underwood Bill to
Prevent Dumping Of Bargain
Lots on American Market.

Washington, Oct. 1s.--President
Wilson has practically completed the
revenue program which he will lay
before the majority members Of the
Ways. and Means Committee when
they meet here in November for a
preliminary conference.
The President, IL was authorita-
lively stated today, intends to co-ope-
rate with Representative Kitchin. the
slated majority leader OF the House,
and his colleagues to the fullest pos
sible extent and If serious opposi-
ton to his present plans develop in
the Ways and Means Committee he
will make every effort to reach an
agreement.
The President is hopeful, however.
that the program as IL now stands will
meet with the hearty approval of tho
House leaders The program EN-
bodies:
]. The re-enactment of the emer-
gency revenue laws
2. The repeal of that provision of
the sugar schedule which would place
sugar on the free list May /.
g. The issuance of bonds to meet
the increase in the army and navy
appropriations
The President still has under con-
sideration the levy of small duty
on wool for revenue purposes
The most interesting phase OF the
President program as IL now stands
is the provision for the enactment OF
apti-dumping legislation. The pro-
vision of the Underwood bill. which
probably will be given approval, fol-
lows:
THAT whenever articles are exported
TO the United States of class or kind
produced In the United States. II the
exporters actual selling price to an
importer of the United States or the
price at which such goods are con-
signed is less than the fair market
value OF the same article when sold
for home consumption in the usual and
ordinary course in the country whence
exported to the United States at the
time of It's expectation to the United
States there shall. In advance to the
duties otherwise esta blished be levied.
collected and paid on such article on
it's importation into the United States
a special duty Tor dumping duty)
equal to the difference between the
said export Of actual selling price OF
the article for export or the price at
which such goods are consigned and
the said market value thereof for home
consumption. provided that this said
special duty shall not exceed Is per
cent ad valorem in any case and that
goodsFw hereon the duties otherwise es-
tablshed are equal to so per cent ad
valorem shall be exsmpt from such
special duty.
Export price or selling price or
price at which such goods are con-
signed in this section shall he held
to mean and Include the exporters price
for the goods exclusive Of, all charges
thereon after their shipment from the
place whence exported directly to the
United States.
The secretary Of the treasury shall
make such rules and regulations as
are necessary for the carrying out of
the provisions of this section and en-
forcement thereof"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-20
FREDERICKSBURG IS
TAKEN BY VETERANS
1wcnty-eiahth Annual Session OF
Grand Camp Opens With
Large Attendance.
RECEPTION TO SPONSORS.
Singing of Patriotic Airs by Confcd-
crate Choir of Lancaster Thrills
Audience and Creates unisounlcd
Enthusiasm.

Especial 70 The Richmond Virginlar.
Fredericksburg, Va, oct ia.--The
twenty eighth annual reunion of the
Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans
formally began this moruins at y i
o'clock in the opera House. The build
ing was filed to overlooking with vet
Grams, sons of veterans and sponsors
The :. C.. V. Band rendered music
while Tie crowd was assem- bling.
Commander A. b. Towering OF Maury
Camp. G. v. presided, ana INTRODUCED
Mayor J. y. Rowe. who delivered the
address of welcome. Judge j. T. Cool
rick welcomed the veterans on behalf
OF the local veterans. Captain John
Lamb. of Richmond. responded to t1e
welcome addresses. Major s. Griffin,
Of Bedford City, grand commander,
then took charge of the meeting and
made the annual address.
The Confederate choir from Lam
caster County sang several patriotic
airs which produced the greatest en-
thusiasm.
Miss Ria Thomas. of Roanoke,
sponsor-in- chief. and Mrs. j. Garnett
King. chief matron OF honor OF the
Sons of Veterans. held reception n
he parlors of the Princess Anne Ho-
tel on Tuesday afternoon, in honor Of
the visiting sponsors and maids, on
Tuesday night "a reception and intro
duCtion of the sponsors and maids
of '7onor, and sons OF veterans to the
public took place in the Opera House
Music was furnished by the choir.
and an orchestra.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-20
APPLE DAY PROVES
NOTABLE EVENT
School Children Given Treat BY Days
Promoters and Everybody Was
Eating Apples.

Yesterday was National Apple Day.
and the public school children of
Richmond were treated to apples
real. f1ne Virginia apples-for lunch.
"a treat which the younger generation
appreciated more than they knew
how to tell
Principals Of the various schools at
tended to the distribution OF the fruit.
and addressed the little folks on the
healthfulness OF the apple as a diet.
giving them also some idea as to the
importance OF their native State in
the matter OF apple-growing. One
hundred barrels of apples were re-
quired for school distribution and the
little folks enjoyed the day immensely
and, it Is to be hoped. appreciated the
lectures they heard on the food value
OF the fruit
Many of the Richmond restaura nts
made speciality of celebrating the
day by making a speciality Of apple
pies, baked apple dumping and other
Iapple products. and their customers
entered heartily into the spirit OF the
occasion.
The Virginian returns thanks for a
lovely barrel OF delicious Grimes
Golden which was thoroughly enjoyed
by the workers on the paper in its
various departments.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-20
c. { 0. DIRECTORS ARE
NAMED FOR THE YEAR
Board VIII Meet In New York To-
morrow to Elect OfIicers-Re-
Elections Anticipated.

Aside from the hearing of the an
nual report. substance of which had
lalreadv been published, and the cleo
ton Of directors, nothing of interest
transpired at the annual me citing Ct
the stockholders OF the Chesa ak e
and { lilo Railway CompanJ, held at
the Office Of President Stevens here
yesterday
rho directors. all OF whom were re-
elected, will meet in New York to-
morrow to elect officers for the en-
suing year. The whole board OF nine
having been reelected. 1t Is anticipat-
ed that there will be no change made
tomorrow in the personnel Of the Of
fio4rs Of the road The officers are:
Frank Trumbull. New York. chair
man OF the board: George w. Stevens.
Richmond. president: Decatur -txfell
Richmond. vice-president: Henry T.
Wickham, Richmond. vice-presiden
and general counsel; F. NJ. Whitaker.
Richmond. vice president in charge o.
traffic, Carl Remington. New York.
secretary; James Steuart Mackie, New
York. treasurer. and L. +. Sullivan,
Richmond, comptroller.
The directors are: Messrs. Trum-
bull. AXtell ard Stevens: Frank II.
Davis Charles f. Graham. Theodore
F. Shonts and Henry K. Huntington.
of New York: James II. Dooley, OF
Richmond. and Frederick II. Rawson,
Fof Chicago. ~