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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-06-18

S. H. Kaylor spent part, of the
week in Idaho Falls, attending the
State Grand Chapter of the Royal
Arch Masons.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-06-18

A. H. Patrick spent Wednesday in
Murtaugh looking after business af-
fairs. He was accompanied by his
little daughter.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
IMMIGRATION
 FALLS AWAY
LESS THAN HALF OF WHAT IT WAS BEFORE THE
 WAR.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-The total immigration from Europe for the year ending in June was three hundred and twenty-six thousand seven hundred. For the previous year the immigration was a million. The immigration from Mexico this year is estimated at a million. It has been suggested that before the war ends the United States should pass more stringent immigration laws as tre- mendous flood of immigration is look ed for at the cessation of hostilities.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
BIG OPIUM CAPTURE
 MADE IN SEATTLE
Dope and Contraband Chinamen Taken From Automobile After
 Landing From B. C.

SEATTLE, Dec. 17.-The Immi- grafton officers captured two whites, fifteen "contraband" Chinamen and nine thousand dollars worth of opium last night in this city. The opium was discovered in an automobile just after it had been landed from launch from Vancouver, B. c. The Chinamen will be deported as soon as possible but they will probably be held until the investigation by the federal investi- gating board which is now enroute from San Francisco. The discovery of tn, Chinamen was made rather by accident than otherwise and this gives rise to the belief that the traffic is being engaged in on very large scale.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
SAYS TWO MEN
 COULD DO IT
COMMANDER SWISS ARMY BE- LIEVES POPE AND WILSON
 COULD MAKE PEACE.

BERNE, Switzerland, Dec. IT, General Willie, ommander-in-chief of the Swiss army, has issued q state ment saying that the pope and Presi- dent Wilson could end the war if they went about it determinedly. He de- clares that all that is needed is for those two to make a united appeal General Willie describes Benedictus and Wilson as the two most power full influences in the world today out side of any of the warning kings or statesmen and he expresses the be- lief that whatever action they might take would be supported by all the neutral states and needed by all the belligerents. It is worthy of note that Willie is not a Catholic and his statement carries, therefore, all the greater weight. An effort is now be- ing organized to have his words con veyed to all nations so that a journal istic opinion, at least, might be ex- pressed and guide the pope and American president to a proper course of action. All Switzerland is most desirous of aiding in the work of stopping the devastation all around
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
WANTS HUNGARY
 TO MAKE PEACE
LEADER OF INDEPENDENCE PARTY MAKES A SENSA-
 TIONAL SPEECH.

LONDON, Dec. 17-Count Karolyi, the leader of the Independence party in Hungary, has made the sensation al demand in parliament that Hung ary seek for separate peace with the enemy powers. He declared that Hungary has accomplished every thing that was asked from her and he saw no reason why Hungarian blood should longer be shed for Austria or Germany. He makes the claim that Hungary saved the mon archy and the throne when she hurled back the Russian legions from the Carpathians and Hungarian soil. lowing to the fact that the Hungar- ian army has brought the war to the present successful stage we have a perfect right to make claims for compensation" he said. The Count has a large following in Hungary but it is pointed out that the Hungarian army is under arms and the difficulty of breaking away from Austria would be very great. (The name "Karolyi" given here may be mis-spelling for the name of an eminent Hungarian whose name is somewhat similar.)
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
ROBBERS KILL FATHER
 AND SON AND DAUGHTER
Storekeeper and His Family Die De- lending Their Goods at Ensi-
 nOre, California.

ENSINORE, Calf, Dec. 17.-P. C.. Macey was killed and his son and daughter were fatally wounded last night by robbers who held up the Macey store here. Macey made de- termined defense and was shot before his children had rushed to the scene. The boy and girl bravely attacked the robbers and were also shot. The deaths of both may occur at any moment.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
FORD OFF FOR NORWAY

LONDON, Dec 17.-Despairing of ever gaining per mission to land British soil the Ford peace expedition has departed on the Oscar II for Krstansand Norway Instead of being welcomed by the British authorities the expedition found some little difficulty in being released to proceed on it's journey There is indication given of
 e sort of reception awaiting the Americans by the Nor wegan government Before leaving Kirkwal Ford told representatives of the newspapers that his expedition was rdiculed in the United States by the captacontrOed newspapers in behalf of ammunition manufacturers He also denied that he proanythng and declared that the statement that he is of German descent falsehood in- vented by the enemies of peace.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
MNSTFRRFRG SAYS GERMANS WILL BEAT WILSON
VILLA TO BE EXILFD
 BY HIS OWN LEADERS

FL PASO, Dec. 17.-General Villa is now virtually a prisoner of his gen erals and is facing the very great probability of being deported by them because of the failure of the campaign under his leadership. Eleven of his leaders have taken over the whole task which was formerly his and he has lost every vestige of power. He has been forbidden to attend theircoun cils and they are now said to have in
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
Anchorage Calls
 Seward Dog Men
Organizes Kennel Club and Officers
 Are Elected.

ANCHORAGE, Dec. 17.-The An chorage Kennel and Sport Club has been organized. A. A. Shonback was elected president, Jack Robart is vice president, A. H. Fisher is secretary and N. w. Pilger is treasurer. The plan is to pull off dog races as soon as the preparations can be made and the cooperation of Seward is urged. The chief event in cOntempil..lon in case Seward co-operates is race be- tween the two cities. Many members joined and the meeting was enthusi- astic.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
NO GREEK INVASION

SOFIA Dec 17-It is denied officially that Bulgarian cavalry has crossed the line and invaded Greek territory None of the troops of the Central powers have entered Greece but the official statement is to the effect that ii the French and British persist in occupying Salonh that province longer be regarded as neutral territory 1t is expected that within few days Bulgaria will form ally announce the annexation of Macedonia and the Oc casion will be observed as great national holiday The conquest of Serbia is still being celebrated with wild re- ioicingS in this capital.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
WOMEN BOOTLEGGERS
 TO BE SENTENCED

ANCHORAGE, Dec. 17.-Mrs. Dunlap, Miss Crawford and George Bateman have been found guilty of the second offense on the charge of bootlegging and they will be sentenc- ed today. T. Pichette has pleaded guilty on the same charge and was fined. Several other arrests are ex- pected but the booze sellers are be- coming more wary all the time.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
FLETCHER IS APPOINTED
 MEXICAN AMBASSADOR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Henry P. Fletcher, of Pennsylvania and formerly minister to Chile, has been appointed ambassador to Mexico. The appointment is regarded as rath- CT a diplomatic than political one.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
SAYS WAR WILL BE A DRAW

LONDON, Dec 17-J. L. Garvin, who is regarded as LondOn's leading editorial writer has expressed the opinion in the Pail Mall Gazette that the failure of the Allies to save Serbia and prevent the TeutOns from reach ing Constantinople will make the draw. This opin. ion was expressed some time ago. before the conquest o Serbia and Gavin declares that he finds no reason to alter the opinion His opinion is due he says, to the knowledge that Germany can draw supplies from an in fnitey greater area and can the Turks He does not believe however that the Allies be decsvey defeated no matter what the future might bring forth in the near east
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
AuSTRIA,A REPLY COMES

WASHINGTON, Dec 17-The reply of Austria to the note of the U government was received last night after midnight but came code several hours will be required to decpher it. The contents will not be made public until President Wilson and Secretary Lansing have studied it carefully but the chief statements in it were those contained in the outline given the other day. 1t is believed The country judging from what has been known about the answer inclined to regard it as being intend ed tO he merely evaSVe
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
TO SMASH MONTENEGRO

PARIS Dec. 17.-Austria is now rushing fresh troops across the Montenegn border and is carrying out in the effort to capture annihate the Montenegrn army the quickest possible time It is regarded tain that after the conquest of Montenegro Albania will be invaded by the TeutOns and attempt made to drive out the Italians from Avlona and Durazzo In the mean time the Italians and the reeatng Serbans are march ing to effect juncture in Albania
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
FRAZER BOUND OVER

ANCHORAGE, Dec. 17.--GeOrge Frazer who was arrested for passing Confederate money has waived ex- animation and has been bound over to the grand jury.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
REPUBLICAN MEETING

The Republicans will meet this evening in Pioneer Hall at eight o'clock and form a club. Steps will then probably be taken to prepare for the Territorial Convention which is sure to be held in this city in March.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
GRFFkS WILL KEEP ARMY TO
 AWAIT FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS
GERMANS VOTE AGAINST WILSON

NEW YORK, Dec 17-In article in this weeks Fatherand the proGeman paper, Professor Hugo Nun sterberg the eminent professor of Harvard university, declares that all Germans and people of German descent will refuse to vote for President Wilson at the next cleo tion He even declares that the country would have been more fortunate Roosevelt had been president when the war broke out.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
RELIEF SHIP WRECKED

ROTTERDAM Dec. 17-The British steamship Leavenpoo which engaged in the work of carrying relief to the Belgans, has either struck mine or been tOrpedoed and she is beached the Dutch coast She under charter to the American Belgian Relief Commission and was carrying six thousand five hundred tons of provisions to the Begans It is believed that the cargo can be saved
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
KAISER MOVING AGAIN

BELGRADE Dec 17.-The kaiser is expected to ar rive here from the eastern front in few days and may then proceed direct to COnstantnope is also thought possible that Franz Josef may come here to meet him. The old emperor is declared to have actually gained m vgor since the victories the allies in Serbia and the Serbians themselves It is thought possible that Czar Ferdinand will accompany Wilhelm to the Sublime Porte
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
TRAVELLER TO GOOSE BAY

ANCHORAGE, Dec. 17.-The launch Traveller, Captain Cramer, went to Goose Bay yesterday. She plans to leave for Seldovia on Satur- day.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17

contemplation a plan to break up into separate parties and wage a guerilla warfare in the north. Carranza has failed to cut off their retreat and the way lies open to them still but the back of the campaign has been broken and nothing remains but to wait for some possible development or scatter in small bodies. Surrender is believed to be out of the question as death would be the portion of the leaders.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
GREECE KEEPS ARMY

ATHENS, Dec 17.-The Greek government has de- cded to delay demobization but denies that this decs ion is due to any fear that the Bugarans will attempt to invade Greek territory It is assumed that the cabinet and kng are now discussing with the ministers of both warning sides questions relating to the occupation ot Saloniki by the French and British
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
ZEPPELIN SHOT DOWN

down in Belgium and the crew was killed The dispatch says the took place near Brussels but that city so far from any allied forces that it is hard to un- derstand how Zeppelin could be destroyed there unless by another arShip
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
ITALIAN LINER SUNK

LONDON, Dec 17.-The Italian liner Port Said was torpedoed and sunk yesterday by submarine presun- ably Austrian The vessel of five thousand tonnage and the meagre reports say that she had passengers aboard at the time of her destruction but information has come as to the number of lives lost, if any.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
FORTIFY IN EAST

BERLIN, Dec. 17-The official bulletin this morning curt notification that all is comparatively quiet on all fronts with the immediate task of the Central allies ac complished in the Balkans, In the east the war office says, General Hindenberg occupies the strongest strategic position to be found in all Russia and the future can be awaited there confidently.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
ALAMEDA DUE AT FIVE

The Alameda sailed from Valdez at 2 o'clock this morning and is due to arrive here at five this afternoon.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
ARTILLERY IN CHAMPAGNE

PARIS, Dec 17-Some artillery exchanges are re- ported today from the department of Champagne but along most of the line the opposing sides resting quiet ly and with unaccustomed security
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
ANCHORAGE LINE UP

Communication between Anchorage and Seward was re-established today, the wires having been fixed.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
CLEARING UP MINNESOTA

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17-The real cause of the trouble the Minnesota is expected be established day It is estimated that the cost for repairing the ship will be hundred thousand dollars
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
MOOSE MEET TONIGHT

The regular meeting of Seward Lodge Loyal Order of Moose will take place this evening.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17

MERIDIAN, Miss, Dec. l7.-A tremendous tornado swept over parts of this state this afternoon and hun dreds of people were killed and in- iured. In this vicinity ten were kill ed and a hundred injured. The town of Cullow is said to have been destroyed entirely but the number of casualties is not known yet owing to
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17
TOWN DESTROYED BY
 MISSISSIPPI STORM

the difficulty in communicationg. Six people have been killed at Giles. At Laundervale, Kemper county, two women were killed, house was blown down and scores were injured. It is certain that large loss was sustain ed by the destruction of cattle and buildings but the full details cannot yet be ascertained.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-17

Some Seward people are already talking of organizing for the purpose of giving this cooperation and a meeting will probably be held very soon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18

Please pass the tobacco, was the
watchword today at DeSoto, where an
other large assemblage of Sumter
county farmers discussed tobacco as a
money crop and promised to plant it
extensively newt year. The meeting
today was quite as enthusiastic as
that held Tuesday at Leslie for the
same purpose, and where Secretary
Manager E. H. Hyman, of the Ameri-
Gus and Sumter County Chamber OF
Comerce, and other speakers address
ed the assemblage.
Farmers from several sections of
Sumter attended the meeting at De
Soto today, which was directed by Mr..
George w. Bagley and Mr. E. A. Luke,
well known citizens of DeSoto.
AS on yesterday at Leslie, spirited
addresses upon tobacco as money
crop were delivered by Mr. H. A.
Pitts, of Nichols, Ga, one of the larg-
est tobacco growers in Georgia; Sec
rotary Hyman, Mr. Cunnin CHAM Of
the department of agriculture, and
others
Many farmers readily agreed to
plant five to ten acres each in to-
bacco next year, and the movement to
make of Sumter one of the largest to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18
sLATON SAYS He
DID NOT SAY IT
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Especial to Times Recorder
ATLANTA, Ca, Aug. 1S.-"I have
never said anywhere that all the good
people in Georgia approved my action
in the Frank case" says former Gov
ernor John NJ. Slaton in letter to an
Atlanta friend. Il have always said
that many good people disagreed with
me, Many, l know, feel that I inter
fered unduly with a court Judgment,
but l think that when they find their
mistake and know the facts they will
see that / did not. I did only what
the trial judge asked me to do. and
what under oath l felt it my duty to
do; that is, I supplanted one penalty
provided by the statute for the crime
in question for another penalty"
The former governor dismisses as
ridiculous the assertions that he has
designated those disagreeing with
him as an irresponsible element.
Il have stated that those persons
who, following my decision, threaten
ed unlawful violence did not represent
even the body of those who disagreed
with me-" says the former governor
Il thought this explanation due my
state and particularly those good cit
liens whose views on the case in
question differ from my own"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18
FIGHT On COTTON
APT To AFFECT
PRICE Of STAPLE

Americas cotton dealers, as are
others, feel deep concern in regard to
the embargo 10 be placed upon cotton
by the allied warning nations, as it is
greatly feared that the declaration or
the staple as contraband of war will
greatly affect prices here. There car
be no doubt as to the purpose of the
allies in this direction, and it is mere
a question of hours until such official
notice is given our government by Eng
land.
There is no doubt that our govern
ment will protest, and protest vigor-
ously, against this action. It is even
probable that the matter will be con-
sidered of such importance that con-
gress will be called together to con-
slider it.
Already there have been intimations
that if the allies insisted on making
cotton contraband an embargo would
be placed on the shipment of ammuni-
ton. 1t is doubtful, however, if this
you'd be done, since it wouldn't bene-
fit cotton producers and would throw
out of work many thousands of peo-
pie employed in the ammunition fac
tories.
The chief argument that the allies
use in support of their action is thai
the conditions of war have changed
and hence they are justified IN making
changes in long existing international
uses
1t is probable that the making o:
cotton contraband will not greatly
affect the amount of cotton shipments
to the neutral countries, since those
countries will be permitted to have ar
amount equal to that which they oof
tin normal ines. Nevertheless, tbs
! fact remains that is cotton is made
| contraband it will have a Oppressive
| effect on the market and the actio1
| Of the allies will be resented ant
strongly objected to.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18
ARRESTED FOR I'M
PERSONATING DORSEY

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. Isl. w.
Johnston, of Atlanta, has been arrest
ed as the result of daring abduction
in which by impersonating Solicitor
General Hugh Dorsey, he persuaded
the officials of the Georgia Training
School for Girls let him take away
from that institution Miss Minnie
Griner. aged sixten years. The girl
was also arrested, and will be sent
back to the training school, which is
the state reformatory for girls.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18
DANCE BENEFIT At
PROSPECT PARK
PROCEEDS FOR THE AMERICUS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BAND.

Dance at Prospect Park Thursday
evening; music by Americas Chamber
of Commerce Brass Band. This will
be one of the largest dances of the
summer season. Dancing will start
at 500 p. M, with grand march led
by Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Hooks. Another
special feature will be a superb ger
man Especial dances) at 900 o'clock,
which will be led by Mr.. Frank Har-
rold, Sr., and Mrs. Ed Sheffield. Ey-
cry one in Americas is invited to this
dance. Come out and hear the fine
music and enjoy yourself.
COL. II. O. JONES;
FRANK HAROLD, SIR.
FRANK STAPLETON.
FRANK PAYNE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Americas. G

Americas. Ca, Aug. IS, 1915.
nounces today his candidacy for the
the office of Justice of the Peace for
the 789th Dist G. NJ, Sumter county,
in the election to be held Sept. IS,
proximo. l have lived in Americas
about thirty years and have never be-
fore asked for Office of any kind. l
feel capable of discharging the duties
of the Office, and if elected will ad-
minister the Office conscientiously and
fairly to all parties at interest. l
shall be profoundly grateful for your
support. w. T. WEEKLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18
For Treasurer,

To the Voters of Sumter County:
| hereby announce that am a can
didate for the Office of Treasurer of
Sumter County to fill the unexpired
term of the late P H. Williams.
I wish to say that l am a Confed-
crate soldier and have lived in this
county for forty-five years, and if the
people elect me, l promise to faithfully
discharge all the duties. Respectfully.
JOE DAY STEWART.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18
Futures Quotations.
NOTICE

| will be absent from my office till
Wednesday, Aug. 25th. S. H. Mckee
advt-17-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18
COTTON MARKET

AMERICUS,. GA, Aug. 18.-The
Americas cotton market today is quiet
at the following quotations:
Good Middling, ,...Sc
MluullnS ..'......... o-oc
Futures Quotations.
The futures market at p. m. show
ed nix to sevevn points advance of yes
terday's close
October ssro
December ........... $500
January .''''''''.''.'s '1Sc
MdTCH ..........,.... lU.ZZC
The local market continues steady,
with fair demand for fine cotton
around eight cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18
For County Treasurer.

I hereby announce as a candidate for
county treasurer, subject to the con-
ditions of the special election to be
held in Sumter county September 18th.
l will appreciate the support = my
friends and the people of Sumter coun-
ty. GEORGE D. JONES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18
For Treasurer.

| herewith announce my candidacy
for the Office of treasurer of Sumter
county to fill an unexpired term, at
the special election to be held Sep
TENDER 18th, and will greatly appre-
ciate the votes and support of my
friends and voters generally. Respect
fully JOHN ED CHAPMAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18
HUNDREDS Of FARMERS
ATTEND BIC MEETING
AND TALKED TOBACCO

bacco-growing counties in Georgia is
being pushed successfully. Already
something like an acreage of zoo acres
has been pledged, and our farmers
will enter enthusiastically upon this
somewhat new departure in crop di-
versifcation. Mr.. Pitts viii superin-
tend the planting and cultivation of to-
bacco crops here
The bankers will finance this big
crop, as they do cotton, and there is
no surer or more profitable money
crop, it is said.
At the noon hour today the visitors
to DeSoto were RECALLED with fine
barbecue dinner, served by the ladies
of that thrifty little city, and the o.
oasion was alike an important and
enjoyable one. The Chamber Of
Commerce Cornet band attended and
enlivened the occasion with stirring
strains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-18
]. D. STEWART IN RACE.
FOR OFFICE Of TREASURER

Among the list of announcements
today for the office of treasurer of
Sumter county is that Mr.. J. Day Stew
art, which makes the race quadran
gular Mr.. Stewart is a well known
citizen of the town and county, AMI
will be given a good support in the
election on September 18th.