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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

ouSb IecoiNcu new Hue AudS SOOuS
Bell, the Jeweler.
Miss Rosa Dudley and little nephew,
Master Brown Small, Jr., have return
ed to Benton, Ala, after visit here
to Mrs. L. G. Council.
| Just Received Miro-Dena line Per-
fumes and Toilet Waters. Windsor
Pharmacy. Phone ISL.
DR.. Frank Cato is spending several
days in Madison, Wis, where his son,
Frank Cato, Jr., is attending col
lege.
/ Gasoline zoe per gallon cash, at Ry-
lander's. Best grade, highest gravity
test. lO.IW
Mrs. J. B. Jones has returned to
Macon after a visit of few days to
| relatives in Americas.
China Closets, sideboards and ex-
tension tables at A. w. Smith Furni-
| ture Co.
M. A. Calhoun, the popular CONNER
cial evangelist of the Seaboard, is busy
here today, looking up business for his
line.
Fancy boxes of all kinds just receiv-
ed Appropriate for Xmas trade. Miss
es Hay 6 Tillman. lott
Mrs. J. M. Goolsby has come from
! Montgomery to spend the holidays
with friends in Ameficus, where she
resided several years.
Golden Oak and ahogany Daven-
ports at A. w. Smith Furniture Co.
| Miss Amanda Smith, of Macon, was
the guest yesterday of friends in
Americas, formerly her home.
Best engraving done at S. A. Dan.
iels.
o. D. Culpepper came up this morn
ing from Albany, having business ii
Americas.
Chifforobes and Ladies' Desks; large
stock A. W. Smith Furniture Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Wright, of Ma
con are visitors in the city, where
they arrived yesterday.
Agents for Nunnally, Dobbs ant
Rosemont Gardens. Place your or
ders now for Xmas flowers, both GU
and pot flowers. Windsor Pharmacy
L. B. Merritt came down this morn
ing from Atlanta, spending the day i:
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Mrs. w. R. Kennedy has come from
Augusta to spend the Christmas Holt
days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.
G. McLendon, at their residence on
Hill street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14
AND GO
"

Our store open evenings until
Christmas. Come i'm and look around.
S. A. Daniels, Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14
Will You Read This Twice?

very important question
to-day which every housekeeper
must decide for herself is whether
she prefers pure, cream Of tartan
baking powder like Royal or
whether she is willing to use
baking powder made Of inf erior
substitutes which do not add
healthful qualities to the food.
One kind is easily dist in
guished from the other, since
the laws Of various States require
the ingredients to be printed
upon the label. IF anyone is in
doubt which kind is most health
full, it is worth while to ask the
family doctor. Then decide.
And when once decision is
reached let no advert isement or
dealers argument or canvasser's
solicitation change the deci sion.,
It is not question Of a few
cents or Of pleas ing a salesman.l
It is a question Of health.
If this appeals to you as rea-
Sonable and sensible advice, it
is worth reading twice. And it
is worth remembering.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.,
New York
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

S. A. Daniels, Jeweler.
Mrs. w. R. Kennedy has come from
Augusta to spend the Christmas holt
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
G. McLendon, at their residence on
Hill street
Haviland German and Austrian
dinner sets; at A. w. Smith Furniture
Co.
Miss Lula Mathis left yesterday for
Charleston, where she will be the
guest of friends during the festivities
there this week.
Partisan Ivory at right prices at S.
A Daniels, the Jeweler.
Mrs. F. w. McAfee has returned to
Americas after an extended visit to
relatives in West Virginia and Hi
pois.
A fresh shipment of feather boas at
special prices. Misses Hay & Till
nan. loft
Mrs FELTON, Clements and Mrs Lowe,
of Buena Vista, came over this morn
ing in their car, spending the day here
shopping.
Rugs and Art Squares; most COM
Llete stock in Americas at A. w. Smith
Furniture Co.
Miss Susie Lunsford, of Smithville,
is the guest of Miss Jimmie Jossey
here for several days
Globe-Wernicke book cases in gold
en- oak and mahogany, at A. w. Smith
Furniture Co.
Miss Matte Derrick, of Plains, was
4
the guest of friends while visitor in
the city today.
Gasoline zoe per gallon cash, at Ry-
landers. Best grade, highest gravity
test. 1O-1W
Joe Roney returned this morning to
Memphis, after having spent several
days in Americas, his boyhood home,
| with friends.
They're all the go; have you got
yours? "Corsage Boquets," at Misses
Hay & Tillman. loft
J. w. Parham came over today from
Columbus to look upon live town
and mingle with friends
The prettiest line of Lavaliers ever
brought to town at S. A. Daniels, the
Jeweler.
Is Opening L
IT Pyraline Ivo
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14
THOSE WHO COME
Amencus The Mecca For
Those Seeking Pleasure,
Health and Business.

Just received new line Xmas goods
Bell, the JeweIer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

l.. B. Merritt came down this morn
ing from Atlanta, spending the day i
Americas.
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SOCIETY NEWS

prominent in church circles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Golden Oak and Mahogany Rockers
and Morris Chairs, at A. W. Smith
Furniture Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Miss Rosa Dudley and little nephew
Master Brown Small, Jr., have return
ed to Benton, Ala, after visit her
to Mrs. l.. G. Council.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Haviland German and Austrian
dinner sets; at A. W. Smith Furniture
Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Agents for Nunnally, Dobbs and
Rosemont Gardens. Place your or
ders now for Xmas flowers, both cut
and pot flowers. Windsor Pharmacy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Judge and Mrs. John A. Cobb have
as their distinguished guest his
brother, Judge Andrew ]. Cobb, of Ath-
ems, who is spending several days in
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Wright, of Ma
con are visitors in the city, wher
they arrived yesterday,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

The prettiest line of Lavaliers ever
brought to town at S. A. Daniels, the
Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Miss Lula Mathis left yesterday fol
Charleston, where she will be tn,
guest of friends during the festivitie!
there this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

UOIIAN n OODL,
Ordinary and Ex-Officio Clerk c. o.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Miss Matte Sargent and young sis
ter, Miss Bonnie Sargent, returned this
afternoon from visit of a week IN
Valdosta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

J. w. Parham came over today from
Columbus to look upon live town
and mingle with friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Chifforobes and Ladies' Desks; large
stock. A. w. Smith Furniture Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Barney Usry of Adams, Ga, was .
the city today on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Partisan Ivory at right prices at
A Daniels, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-14

Just Received Miro-Dena line PEI
fumes and Toilet Waters. Windsc
Pharmacy. Phone ISL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
ENGLAND WILL NOT
 ACCEPT AMERICAN
 PROPOSAL IS BELIEF.
Reply to Recent Note Fix pected to Be Sent to U. $. at Early Date-Why
 Allies Object

London, March 11.-(6.26 D. m.)-The British reply to the American note sug gesting that Great Britain allow food stuffs to enter Germany in return for Germany's abandonment of her sub marine warfare on merchant vessels and her policy of mining the high seas. is expected to be forthcoming soon.
 While the contents of the reply are not known, it is possible to indicate some points likely to carry weight with the British government and to empha size Sir Edward Grey's reply.
 ing street that the ''quid pro quo" put forward in the American note does not point out that since the opening of the war Great Britain has innterfered only once with the supply of food destined for Germany. and then only after the German government, by assuming con trol of all foodstuffs. had abolished the old distinction between the civil and the population.
 High German authorities have denied repeatedly the British claim to cut off supplies of food from civilians is a legitimate act of war. Great Britain. 1t is insisted. never adopted this view until
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THE WAR SITUATION
l-The following official statement

 wa the war
  section of Ypres repused attacks Zand~orde
  considerable.
  
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
HYDRAULIC COTTON PRESS REDUCES SIZE
 NEARLY 40 PER CENT

Mobile, March 11.-When the British ship Albanian cleared from Mobile for Liverpool today she had aooard the first 1900 bales of cotton compressed by hy- drauic plant, which reduces the size of the ordinary compressed bale 40 per cent. The vessel accepted this cotton after she had taken what was considered by her master a full cargo.
 The press has just been installed by the Magnolia Compress company of this city J. c. Haskel of Atlanta, president of the Atlantic Compress company, stated in meeting here today that the press was the greatest step forward in cotton shipping in 50 years. He believes it will help solve the problem of securing bot toms for the ocean transportation. He and w. w. Robinson, general manager of the Atlantic Compress company, came here to inspect the press. The company operates 27 congresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12

iner Craig, presented to the goverrioaS today. shows the discrepancy in MT Billingsley's accounts to whicn Mir. Seymour called attention.
 Mr. Billingsley has been in Fillmore county for several days. He was em- pioyed at the capitol for number of years and was popular and highly re- garded. His friends were considerably surprised to learn of the charges against him and many believe he will be able to clear himself. ';
 In an examination made of his books last fall by Examiner of Public Ac- counts J. T. German his books were declared to be correct.
 Special Examiner J. H. Craig this aft ernoon reported to the legislative inves- tigating committee, in executive session that he had found discrepancies in c. B. {. Billingsley's accounts aggregating about $s0o0 for the past two years. {r
 The committee has requested Examiner Craig to let his examination of the books of the pure food department cover the entire period of the previous adminlntra- tion. f4 # \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
VISIBLE SUPPLY OF
 COUNTRIES WHEAT
 SHOWS DECREASE
Eighty-Six Million Bushels in Mills and Elevators Compared With 94,000,000 in 1914 and 11S,-
 100000 in 1913

Washington, March n.--Wheat held in country mills and elevators on March 1 amounted to s6,ooO,oO0 bushels, the de- partment of agriculture estimated tonight. compared with 94.0oO00O bushels one year ago and 11s0OO00o bushels in 1913
 The estimate was supplemental to the recent department report showing 152 903,- 000 bushels of wheat remained on farms March 1. Department officials interpre- ted 1t as indicating that farmers have not been holding their grain.
 The wheat still in country mills and elevators represents 9.7 per cent of the 1914 crop, compared with 12.3 per cent one year ago. This usually is computed as part of the supply on farms and is exclusive of what is known as the wis ible supply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
GIVE DETAILS OF
 ELECTION FRAUD

Indianapolis March u.-Chauffeurs and men who said they were foremen of ''re- beating crews" detailed at the trial here today of Mayor Dom M. Roberts of Terre Haute and 27 other alleged elec- ton fraud conspirators the manner in which Fraudulent registrations were made and how Roberts flew into a passion when an automobile loaded with repeat CTS stopped in front of democratic head quarters which was Il registration place also
 "Get away from here shouted Rob- erts, calling the men vile name, testi- fled Otto Trappler, who said he was foreman of an automobile load of re- peaters The incident also was described by Jess KlppeTt, driver of the car. He said Roberts struck at him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12

The warrant for MT. Billingsley's ar rest was sworn out by Special Exam iner of Public Accounts Craig. who made an examination of the former of ficia1s books.
 The charge against MT. BiliIrgsley grew out of testimony offered before the Investigating committee by w. F. Seymour. present pure food clerk, to the effect that the books of the former official show an apparent discrepancy of about $500 for two months of last fall
 Mir. Seymour gave this testimony sev- eral days ago and since that time the Investigating committee has used ev- cry effort to learn all the facts in the case. At their request Governor Henderson named a special examiner of public accounts who was detailed to make an examination of MT. Bill lingsley's books. The report of Exan;-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12

Captain keinhe of the Frye has been asked by the treasury department to keep the members of his crew together so that all the testimony necessary for diplomatic correspondence may be gathered. The captain probably will come to Washington Saturday to com fer with state department officials and give a personal statement of the cir cumstances surrounding the sinking of the ship,
 Examination of precedents in inter- national law revealed to state depart ment officials that irrespective of the provisions of the declaration of London, the status of which is uncertain be- caltse it wa# not generally ratified, the senefai rules of maritime practice 7havo prohibited the destruction of a neutral vessel under the circumstances in
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The German Government Will Admit Error and Agree to Make ReSti-
 tuition, Is Official Belief
COURT MARTIAL OF OFFICER
 OF CRUISER IS PROBABLE
Whatever Action Is Taken By American Govern ment Will Have No Effect On Liberty of Yes
 sel--Has Right to Leave American Port

Washington March 11-Uness the German government vol untary offers make restitution the destruction the American ship Frye sunk by the converted cruiser Prnz Ee Friedrich in the south Atlantic and regret for the currence strong protest will be by the United with . request for reparaton. No probably high officials until Wilson searching
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12

1t was made clear at the state de- partment that whatever action would be taken as a result of the sinking of the Frye would be entirely disasso- ciated from questions arising out of the entry into an American port Of the Prinz Eitel desiring time for re- pairs. The vessel could, therefore. de- part leaving the questions raised bs' the destruction of the American ship to be settled through diplomatic chan nels.
 To Hold Conference
 Captain Boy-Ed, naval attache of the German embassy, it was unaerstood litcre has sJAc ts ess gcft NeAs ols New York, to confer with the captain Sf the Prinz Eitel and obtain a sworn statement of the facts for the Ger r'an government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Believed Germany will pay for sinking
 ship.
 Turkish garrison ordered to surrender. Carranza held responsible for lives of
 foreigners.
 England will not accept American pro-
 posaL 2-Harry Thaw tells of escape. 3---Wild rumors heard in Germany. 4-Editorial comments 5---Fashion Week making wonderful rec
 ord
 Bannister to head Woodward company Think it unwise to call grand jury in
 circuit court. 6--Society. f+s 7--Sports. 9--Markets. lO-Last meeting of flying squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12

vessel but to proceed as soon as repairs made her seaworthy.
 To the request of the Washington gov ernment that he land here the crews of captured and sunken vessels and such passengers as could comply with immi- grafton regulations the German comman- der gave assent. The crew of the Amer ican ship Frye was landed late in the afternoon and arrangements were made for taking off late tonight the crews of British, French and Russian ships sunk in the South Sea. The Eitel Friedrich, herself, steamed into the Newport News shipyard and went into drydock, where experts began an examination of her con- dition. Held on board were about 75 third class passengers of the French steamer Floride, refused admission by immigra- tion inspectors on the ground of ineligi- bility. Consuls of these passengers will arrange as soon as possible for their de- rarture to Ellis Island, N. Y., and for their deportation.
 Tell of Sinking
 When the crew of the American ship Frye had been landed they were taken to the customs house and made sworn statements of circumstances attending the sinking of the ship January 2S last off the Platte. Collector Hamilton took the statements and also prepared a joint summary of conditions which the mem bers of the crew signed to be forwarded to Washington tomorrow. They were not made public.
 There was no conflict of testimony by the members of the crew as to the circumstances surrounding the destruc- ton of the Frye" said Collector Hamil- ton tonight ''All were in line with the details given by Captain Kiehne, mas ter of the ship, who has said that his ship was blown up with her cargo of wheat for Queenstown after the crew had been warned to board the German cruiser.''
 All but two members of the Fryes crew left the Prinz Eitel today. They were German subjects, Charles Frank and Robert Rogge. who were held by Commander ~Thierichens because of eli ! gibility for service in German arms. These men made no request to come to Amer ican soil, willingly remained on board the Prinx Eitel and were pressed into service. Members of the crew of the Frye and officers of other sunken ships tonight revealel more thrilling stories of tho Prinzs Eitel's marine wrecking career Capt. J. Wedgewood of the British steam ship Wi1lerby. sunk on February 20 de- sciibed how he narrowly missed sinking the Eitei Friedrich, with her crew and scores of his own countrymen who had been captured before
 The German ship was almost on us before we discovered her. said Captain
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
GERMANY REPORTED LIKELY TO ABANDON
 HER SUBMARINE WAR
Rumored Twelve Undersea Fighters Are Missing-Naval Council to Meet to Discuss
 Situation

London, March 12.--(3:35 a. mD--A Daily Express dispatch from The rgue says:
 "A secret report has been sent from Cuxhaven to the admiralty at Berlin that l2 submarines have failed to report at their base, eight of them being among Germany's newest boats.
 ''The naval council will meet today or tomorrow under the presidency of Eni- peror William to discuss whether or not it would be better to abandon the sub marine war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
SON OF FORMER
 SULTAN KILLED

Paris, March 11.---C11:05 D. m.) The Balkan agency has received the following dispatch from Sofia. Bulgaria.:
 "Advices from Constantinople say that Mehemmed Burhan- Ed din Effendi, favorite son of the former Sultan Abdul Hamid. has been found strangled, in his bed room. It has been confirmed that the Prince was killed by po- litica1 enemies"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12

Collector Hamilton announced that he mander as state papers and that he would forward them to Washington. It was learned, however, that the commander of the German ship frankly has stated 10 American government officials that he sunk the American ship Frye because he regarded her cargo as contraband of war.
 In the communication relating to re- pairs necessary on the Eitel Friedrich, 1t was believed the German commander stated that the vessel could be made sea- worthy in few days or a week. at most. Whether he stated in the communication that he wished to depart as soon as the American naval authorities could pass on repairs that are to be made was not dis closed. The German commander previous ly made 1t clear. however, that it was not his intention to interne his ship.
 As to the condition of the Eitel Fried rich's engines and boilers it was reported that whereas she could make IS knots an hour at the beginning of her historic wrecking career she dared make scarcely 12 when she reached American waters early Wednesday morning.
 After the German cruiser went into dry dock tonight she discharged the crews of British Frenchs and Russian ships sne had sunk, havinef released the American crew in the afterSnoon. The French crews lett late tonight ofn the Old Dominion line for New York. A flew Russians went with them. The British crews plan to return to England on F3ritish ships laden with horses from thise port.
 Commander Thierichens assured offi- ciais here that neither he, officers nor men of the Eitel Frifedrich, would set foot on American soil esWcept on official business. lie made this statement to Collector Hamilton after sYfating that it was his in- tention not to inleern his ship.
 In the Newportt News shipyard tonight the released sailor Is of British shipe after receiving their k Iits marched to street cars singing ns.Tipj perary."
 Commander Th{ lerichens of the German auxiliary cruiser}t Prinz Eitel Friedrich agreed late todayl to deliver in writing tc the American 90 ivernment, through the collector of the DC irt here, his explanation and reasons for sinking, in the South Atlantic ocean, tr Ae American sailing ship William P. Fryeye He also agreed, after Collector of X CustoIns Hamilton had boar rded the PrA Ing Eitel and submitted neutrality require fnents of the Washing ton government, ! 10 communicate an esti- mate of the tims P that was required to repair his ship, al the same time stating that 1t was his desire not to Intern hia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
SECRETARY M'ADOO TO UNDERGO OPERATION

Washington, March 11.-Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo was in Washington hospital tonight prepafing to undergo to- morrow an operation for appendicitis Attending physicians said the Secretary general health was good and his condi- tion favorable for successful treatment MT. McAdoo was at his office today be- fore going to the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
Conclude Oil Hearings

Washington, March 11.--Hearings on the renewal of oil leases on the lands of the Osage Indians in Oklahoma were con- cluded today by Secretary Lane. Later the secretary directed that all proposals for further development of the oil lands should be submitted to Indian Commis- sioner Cato Sells for final consideration by the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
TO EXCHANGE PRISONERS

Stockholm. March 12.--(4:25 m. m.)-Arrangements are said to have been completed between Russia and Germany for the ex- change of 100000 war prisoners.
 The exchange. 1t is reported, will be made by way of Stock holm harbor, beginning in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-12
TURKISH GARRISON AT SMYRNA IS GIVEN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS ID SURRENDER PORT English Fleet Threatens to
 Bombard City, Says Mes- sage From U. s. Ambassa-
 dor at Constantinople VICTORY OF ENGLISH OVER GERMANS NEAR LA BASSEE ys PORTED z9
 Sinking of yS,a am P. Frye
 Is Attra ops Wide Inter-
 est in o;igland = Front
 Quiet . Whole

Washington, March 11.--A cable gram from Ambassador Morgenthau at Constantinople dated yesterday and received at the state department late today stated that the British admiral commanding the allied fleet in front of Smyrna gave the Turkish garrison 24 hours to surrender under threat of bombardment.