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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-30
Chinese Banks
Are Refunding
The Monies

SHANGHAI, Dec. 3O-Both the Bank
Of China and the Bank of Communica-
lions have opened their offices to re.
fund money to subscribers of the Ma
t;onal Salvation Fund. The demand for
the return of the money which sub
scribers gave largely for the purpose
of Strengthening the government under
the republic had become so insistent
since the beginning of the nlonarchical
movement that the government offic-
ials apparently felt that it was inadyis-
able to retain the money of unwilling
givers.
Since the establishment of the Ma
t,onal Salvation Fund seven months
ago $750,OO0 has been contributed at
Shanghai alone. AS there is large
element in this city opposed to the
change in the form of government it is
likely that the Withdrawals from the
fund will be numerous.
The National Salvation Fund grew
cut of the patriotic outbursts follow
ing the Japanese demands last spring.
The recent action of Japan, in con-
junction with the European powers,
seeking postponement of the monar
chial movement, has been regarded by
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-30
Xmas Is
What Atlanta
Had For 1915

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 30.-Atlanta
had tropical Christmas, this year
Santa Claus dotted his furs, or sweated
under them, and his most appropriate
vehicle would have been an open auto
mobile with top laid back to catch
the sunshine instead of the classic
sleigh and reindeer.
White shoes, thin dresses for he
women, and no overcoats for the men
were seen in the Christmas throngs
that promenaded the streets as if on
Easter
The men played golf, and the boys
played baseball and marbles. 1t wasn't
like the Christmas you see illustrated
then, unfortunately, all the national
magazines are printed north of the
Mason & Dixon line.
Maybe some day somebody will es-
tablish a national magazine in the
South that will live, and then there
can be stories and pictures of Christ
mas with warm weather and the sun
shining.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-30

RETURNS TO
THE SOUTH
TOBACCO SALES SHOW IT.

There are many signs of return
ing prosperity throughout the South
crn states. Southerners have more
money to spend, and are spending 1t,
v hich is one of the surest signs. When
the smokers of the South start in
buying more tobacco, month after
month, it is a pretty sure indication
that they have more money to spend
each month. Here is one brand of to-
bacco, Tuxedo, that has increased AS
FER cent. in its Southern sales during
the past five months. This increase
has been progressive, showing a
larger percentage of gain each sue
ceeding month and Tuxedo sales are
still going up.
Tobacco sales show the general up
ward trend of business in the South.
While not as accurate a gauge as cot
ten or steel, the fact remains that men
do not increase their smoking ex-
penditure unless they are making
money.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-30
INTERESTING NEWS
FROM E[[Av|LLE IS
TOLD IN FEW LINES

ELLAVILLE, Ca, Dec. 30.-One of
the pleasing events of the holiday
season, was the party given by Mrs.
H. ]. Williams complimentary to her
Sunday school class, on Tuesday even
ing. Fourteen lads and lassies enjoy
ed this suspicious occasion that prov
ed so pleasant for all who attended.
After many games and much merri-
ment, delicious fruit salad with whip
ped cream and cake was served. Mrs.
Williams was assisted in entertaining
by Mrs. E. w. Strange, Mrs. S. B..
Baldwin of Atlanta, and Miss Ruth
Sears. Those present were: Misses
Louise Collins, Thelma Collins, eGor-
gia B. Holloway, Roxie Stevens, Mary
Edgar Hart, Mamie Monroe, Mildred
McCrory; Messrs. Julian Collins, JOS
eph Cheney, Eugene Dixon, Lucius
Battle, Robert Williamson, Herbert
Baugh, HARDWOOD Eubanks.
Miss Mary Strange is the very pleas
ant guest of Miss Melia Clark in Am
CIRCUS for few days this week.
Rev. and Mrs. 1. E. Mcclellan, of
Wesleyan College, Macon are the
guests of Col. and Mrs. C. R. McCrorv
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Williams have re-
turned from a visit to relatives in Co.
lumbus.
Mrs. S. B. Baldwin and children, of
Atlanta, are spending the holidays
with relatives in our city.
Miss Julia Peacock, of Cox College,
is spending her Christmas vacation at
home
Misses Sara Strange and velma Will
liams are the guests of Miss Clare
Collier in Columbus for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gartner, of
Americas, are visiting Mrs. R. E. L.
Eason at her home on College street.
Mr.. P. G. Moss visited Columb us
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. julie Murray, of Syl-
vester. spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. M. Murray.
Messrs. Luke Murray, of Atlanta,
and Joe Murray, of Cordele,l visited
their parents here this week.
MIR. Anthony Hearn, of Cordele,
spent the holidays with his parents
here.
Miss Ruth Sears visited Mrs. B. T.
Rainy in Buena Vista this week.
DR.. and Mrs. j. L. Lightner and
children are the guests of relatives
in Ideal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Eubanks, of Fort
Valley are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Mcclellan and Miss Clair Nc
kellar, of Athens, were the guests this
week of Mrs. c. r. McCrory
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-30
AMERICUs SHOWS

ALCAZAR NO. 1.
Thursday.
Marguerite Clarke in Seven Sis
ters." 5-act Paramount picture.
Friday.
Last chapter Broken Coin"
The Runaway Wife" Broadway
fevorite feature. reels.
Saturday.
"A Convict's Threat" reel Essanay
drama.
1.-The Doughnut Vender," comedy.
ALCAZAR, NO. 2.
THURSDAY
When Father Was the Goat.
In Search of a Wife, reel drama.
When Willie Went d-Comedy.
FRIDAY.
The Mayors Decision - Three reel
drama.
Kidnapping the Kids-Comedy.
SATURDAY.
Man or Money-King Baggott in 2
reel drama.
Saved by Skirt-Comedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-30
Descendant
Of Harvard
Is In Line

LONDON, Dec. 30.-Among the COM
missions in the Army recently appears
the name of Lionel De Jersey Harvard
the descendant of John Harvard who
was graduated last June at the Amer
lean college of which his ancestor
was the founder. Young Harvard has
been granted a lieutenancy in the
Grenadier Guards, three battalions of
which have already served in Fland-
ers and of which a fourth is now in
training in England.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-30

many Chinese as resumption of Japans
effort to gain control over Chinese af-
fairs. This action on the part of Japan
has tended to silence many Chinese
who opposed the monarchy, but feel
that China should present an unbrok
en- front to outside inference.
Many Chinese newspapers which OPP
POSED the monarchy have dropped that
fight to resume the opposition to ia
pan.
However, the changed attitude on
the part of the Chinese towards their
own internal affairs has not prevented
many Chinese from withdrawing their
n oney to the patriotic fund.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-04-29
BAPTIST SERVICES
 EXTENDED ONE DAY

Declaring that he could not con- clude the meeting while so many per sons who were interested in their sal vation were as yet unsaved, Dr. l.. R. Scarborough, who has been conduct ing revival services at the First Bap- tist church, announced last night that he would remain one day and preach this morning and tonight.
 The services were continued until a late hour last night. A big congre- gation was present and great interest was manifested in the sermon deliv- cred by pr. Scarborough During the two services yesterday there were 25 professions of faith, bringing the to- tai number for the meeting to 125. Seventy new members have al- ready united with the Baptist church and several of the converts have sig nified their intention of joining other churches.
 The new members will be baptized at the church next Sunday night.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-04-29
HAYS ANNOUNCES
 APPOINTMENTS

Little Rock, April 29.-Gov. Hays Wednesday afternoon announced the appointment of Miss Mary McCabe of Little Rock as one of the commits sioners for the enforcement of the minimum wage law. The other mem- bers of the board are Miss Eva Reich ardt and Labor Commissioner J. c. Clary.
 The following members of the Mag nolia agricultural school board were appointed: w. B. East of Okolona, to succeed P. B. Jackson; J. E. Rog- CTS of Magnolia reappointed.
 Miss F. Hutchinson of St. Vincent's s lnfirmary, Little Rock, was appointed as member of the nurses examin- ing board.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-04-29
INGRAM AGREES 10
 CLOSE POOL HALL
EXPENSE IS REIMBURSED
OWNER RESPONDS TO PERSUA TON OF MAYOR AND BAP-
 TEST MINISTER.

Responding to the persuasions of Rev. Otto Wilmington, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Mayor J. Frank Jones, B. T. Ingram late yes terday afternoon closed the pool hall which he had had in operation at 3O6 North Front street for the past four days. His entire expense of installing and removing the resort was repaid him through collection taken up among local men by Rev. Wilmington.
 MT. Ingram said today that he felt that he was violating no law and that he succeeded during the short time his place was open in conducting an or derly resort in which no one would feel ashamed to appear, but the rep resentations by Rev. Wilmington and Mayor Jones that the sentiment of the better class of people in onway was against pool halls caused him to de- eide to close the place.
 Inasmuch as Conway is a school
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-04-29
BANK ROUNDS OUT QUARTER CENTURY OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY BANK OF CONWAY OPENED FOR BUSINESS 25 YEARS AGO,
 APRIL 29.

A quarter of century of uninter- rupted banking business was rounded out today by the Bank of Conway, this city's oldest banking establish ment. Twenty-Five years ago today the first deposit was made in this bank. At that time the handsome building which has housed the insti- tuition since it's first year was not ! completed and the only equipment it had was a set of books and steel safe, which was located in the A. R. Witt drug store. The building was completed Curing the summer Of 1890. The building was erected by George i w. Donaghey, it being the first con tract he ever secured. Mir. Donaghey, as is well known, after becoming one of the most successful building con- | tractors in the state, was twice elect ed governor of rkansas.
 The records of the bank show that the first stockholders consisted of O.. M. Nilsson, who was one of the pro- moters; D. R. Zones, w. w. Martin, pr. o. Tydings, G. w. Bruce, A. J.. Witt, D. o. Harton, G. w. Donaghey, Jo Frauenthal, Sam Frauenthal, Lee Schwarz, J. V. Mitchell, E. A. Bolton, G. w. Clifton, F. l.. Griggers, S. G. Smith, B. T. Deal, J. w. Underhill, J. A. Pence, w. H. Duncan, G. T. Cliff , ton, L. B. Griffing, w. B. Wilson, G.. M. Walthall and E. G. Turner. Of these 25 men at least seven are now dead and 10 are still residing in Con- way, the remainder having moved way. The first officers were Capt. w. w. Martin, president; Jo Frauen- thai, vice president; Dr. o. Tydings, secretary, and D. R. Zones, cashier These, with o. M. Nilsson, A. J. Witt and J W. Mitchell, constituted the first board of directors.
 Capt. Martin served as president of the bank from it's organization un- l til May 1, 1893; Jo Frauenthal was president from that date to January 1, 1894; s. G. Smith was president from 1894 to January 1, 1913, a pe- | riod of 19 years; and Jo Frauenthal has been president since 1913.
 The bank has had only two cash
 ers. D, R. Zones, the first, served
 from the organization until August
 1, 1899, and was succeeded by l.. H. Pyle, the present cashier. Mr. Pyle, who was promoted from a position as
 assistant cashier, came to the bank
 about seven months after its organi-
 zation, beginning work November 2S,
 1890, and has been continuously with
 the institution since that date.
 The Bank of Conway is one of the
 oldest, strongest and most conserva-
 tive institutions in city of Conway's
 size in the state. During it's 25 years
 it's capital and surplus have increased
 more than three-fold and its deposits
 have multiplied many times. It en- joys the confidence of large number
 of patrons and is regarded as one of
 the soundest and most permanent in
 stitutions in the state.
 In observance of it's 18th anniver-
 sary the bank is installing the first
 regular savings department opened in
 Conway. Savings accounts deposited
 today will bear interest for the entire
 month of April. Ladies visiting the
 bank today are being presented with
 beautiful carnations as souvenirs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-04-29

the terms of an act passed by the last legislature. Two have been issued at Newport, one at Helena and one at Fort Smith. The persons to whom these permits are issued agree to keep an accurate and correct record of all sand and gravel removed, rendering an itemized, verified statement of the number of cubic yards at the end of each month. They will pay the state five cents a cubic pard for all sand and gravel so removed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-04-29
MEMORY GONE, MAN HERS f0RCETS NAME
IS VICTIM OF AMNfSIA
INTELLIGENT, WELL DRESSED MAN UNABLE TO LOCATE
 HIMSELF.

His memory apparently an entire blank, an unknown man who arrived in Conway yesterday afternoon is suf. fering mental torture by reason of the fact that be has absolutely forgotten his name and his home address. He came to Conway from Damascus where he had spent two or three days and since reaching here has been wis tied by a number of local citizens who are interested in the case. Well dressed, refined and intelligent, the man is evidently no tramp or drunk ard and prominent local physician who visited him states that he is prob ably suffering from a form of anne sla, or loss of memory, mental dis ease which is somewhat rare, but by no means unknown to medical science
 In an effort to trace the man, the Log Cabin Democrat telephoned today to the Walden hotel at Damascus where he stopped before coming to Conway. Mrs. Walden stated that while the man acted somewhat queer. ly he did not seemed to be derangec and had plenty of money. Mrs. Wal. den's husband, proprietor of the ho. tel, was on his way to Conway today and could not be reached. Mrs. Wal den stated that she thought her hus, band knew the mans name. She un- derstood that he had come from Fort Smith.
 The man is about 5 feet, 9 inches tall, medium build and weighs about 165 pounds. He has light blue eyes, brown hair which is somewhat gray above the ears and his stubble beard is gray. He is apparently about 55 years of age. He is wearing pail of Sir Knight" shoes, size 9, a Stet- son hat, in which is printed the deal- CTS name, J. S. Gerson, Glenmoro l.a.; a black four-in-hand tie with white horizontal stripes, black hose night gray coat and brown trousers He has scarf pin, with the initials "F. C. L.' engraved on it, and car ries a folding bill book bearing the inscription, Presented by the Citi zen's Bank. Henrietta, Ind. Ter
 What worries me more than any thing else,' the man said today, ''i. that l have wife somewhere, and can't call her name. I can pictur, her in my mind and I would know hel immediately if 1 saw her, but I can recall where we live or the name O anyone l know" The man is appar ently member of both the Masoni and Woodmen fraternities, convincin. several who talked with him that h, is familiar with the secret work O those orders.
 He had only fifty cents in money when he arrived here. He states tha he had $2o.50 in money when he lief Damascus, as we'll as a suitcase ant overcoat, all of which are missing When l try to recall anything a sor black smoke or fog gets before m, eyes," he said.
 l Local lodge men are looking aftel the unfortunate stranger and will en endeavor to get him located. He il stopping at the Cottage hotel on Nortl Front street.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-04-29
PfOACOCUfS OFF TO
 MET MOUNTAlNFfRS

Coach Jim Cook entrained this morning with his 15 Normal baseball proteges for Clarksville, where this afternoon and tomorrow they will clash with the Cumberland College outfit, team that defeated the Teach CTS here last Friday and Saturday. The locals expressed confidence that they would win one and possibly both of the contests. Those who made the trip are : l. Luckadoo, H. Luckadoo, Houser, Thompson, Timmons, Goza, Clark, Lowery, R. Bruce, B. Bruce, Wiles, Robertson and Bradford.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-04-29

town, the establishment of a pool hall here has always been strongly op- posed, as it was felt that such places are as rule disorderly and it would lnjure the reputation of the city for one to be conducted here, even if the best of order were maintained in it.
 The tables and paraphernalia are being packed today for shipment to Little Rock, where they were bought oy MT. Ingram.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-04-29
DOGS TRAILING THIEF.

Sheriff w. w. Bishop this after noon took his two bloodhounds to Ly- on's Ford, five miles south of Con- way, where they will be used to track thief who stole quantity of meat from Henry Henze last night.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-04-29

J. F. Fleming and family, who re- gently moved to Conway from Poteau, Okla., have rented the Schwarz resi- dence on Locust avenue and are mov- ing into their new home today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-04-29
TO PAY STATE FOR
 SAND AND GRAVEL

Little Rock, April 29.-Permits are being granted by Attorney General Moose for the removal of sand and gravel fro mthe beds of the navigable rivers and lakes of the state, under
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-04-29
Notice!

On account of the series of meet. ing being held at the Baptist church have decided to put of
 The Formal Opening
 of my park for another week. I will announce the exact date la- ter as l have not gotten the park in the shape want for a formal opening. However, as I have advertised will announce the name of the park and give the season ticket to the winner Sun- day afternoon. All names must be in by Saturday Noon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-27

PLAN APPROVED
Speakers at Scientific Congress
Endorse Idea Broached in
Presidents Message
By Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 27.---A Pan-Amer-
lcanism practically identical with that
advocated by President Wilson in his
message to congress, W.T. supported to-
Day by speakers at the inaugural ses-
sion of the second Pan-American
Scientific Congress- A composite ad-
dress of the twenty-t' 40 speeches made
would leave the imp r5sssion of general
endorsement of the IDEAS.
Secretary of State Lansing in his ca
paclty an officer o the United States
lnVlteC the congress to meet here, and
as presiding officer of the governing
board of the Pan -American union
discussed Pan-Ame rtcanism as an in
ternational policy ogf the Americas and
the Monroe Doctrin e as a national pol
icy pointing out that the two were
not inharmonious.
Eduardo Suarsz, ambassador OF
emile, president tr' the congress. re-
pled expressing 'tI general the attitude
OF tln-Amertc O.. and, heading the
list of 19 chair men of DELEGATIONS
Ernesto Quesad.l L of Buenos Aires
made the first of the fve-minute re-
plies.
1900, Delegates
The first gen eral session took pIace
in Memorial Co tinental Hall, national
headquarters &c the Daughters of the
American revt Hution. Nearly fifteen
hundred men and women from every
capital of Sou tn and Central America
from scores { Il other Latin-Americar
cities and froih all parts of the United
States were Pr esent
Am bassador r Suarez who was elected
president at G1e first congress in 1905
IN Santiago, Chile. took charge of the
session and ! Vice President NTorsboU
welcomed T. 10 delegates in behalf of
the United States government The
next speak' Jrs were Secretary Lansing
Gnd Amba' Eiador Suarez. Responses
limited TO five minutes were made by
cnGirmen Of the various delegations.
Tho scit ~ tific discussions will begin
TGesday norning with the semi
formal Openings of the nine main sec
tons of tn Q congress at which arrange
ments vii be completed for consider
alton of tlEe general subject assigned ia
each.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-27
BRITISH REPULSE
TURKS WITH LOSS
OF 800 TROOPERS
Throw Them Back Along the
Tigris; King Peter Arrives
Off Coast of Italy
TEUTONS TO ADVANCE Z?
Conflicting Reports Say They
Will Start Drive Through
Greece

\ severe repulse for the Turks by
the British Mesopotamian army at
kut-el-Amar on the Tigris is re-
ported by the British commander, Cen
eral Townshend. The Turks attacked
determinedly but were beaten off,
their losses being from coo and 500
killed and wounded. 1t is declared
the British casualties were under 200.
King Peter, of Serbia. arrived at
BrindiSi, Italy, on Christmas Day, hav-
ing been conveyed from Avlona, AL
banian, on an Italian cruiser. He an
nounced before leaving Avlona that he
wished to go to Saloniki to consult
with the Serbian minister of war as to
military plans.
Berlin has received reports through
Constantinople, that the Russian army
opposing the Turks in the Caucasus Is
demoralized from various causes, not
ably illness and lack of proper equip
ment The latest official Russian re-
port announces the recesses for the
Caucasus army in repulsing a strong
Turkish detachment and breaking
turkish fortifying operations.
Advices through Berlin declare that
NJ. Gounaris, the Greek statesman,
whose party won the recent elections,
has announced his willingness TO sup
port the present Skouloudis ministry.
relinquishing his own claims to the
premiership.
In an interview with a French news
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-27

FOR WEST SHORE
GIVEN BIG BOOST
R. L. Myers, of Camp Hill, and
Sen. Martin, of West Fair
view, Make Addresses

West Shore improvement and terri
torial development were given a big
boost during the Christmas cele-
brations in two cross-river towns.
Robert L. Myers. president of the
Lemoyne Trust Company and a resi-
dent of Camp Hill. spoke a. the mu-
nicipal tree celebration in Lemoyne
and urged the various towns and bor-
oughs to work together for the future
welfare of the community. He spoke
chiefly on the establishment of a COM
munity high school and also took oc-
casion to suggest that the residents of
the West Shore towns secure the serv-
ices of experts to map out plans for
development
In West Fairview, during the carry
ing out of the Christmas celebration
Friday evening, Senator Frank Martin
also spoke of West Shore improve
ments and the growth of public spirit,
especially during the past few weeks,
or since the agitation for development
was started. He remarked that the
big celebration in his town was one of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-27
Fire Endangers Thousands
of Guns and Much Shot
Bought by Germans

New York, Dec. 27.-Three million
rounds of cartridges, thousands of
Springfield rifles and revolvers and
other weapons were endangered by a
fire in the storage room of a building
IN West Houston street early to-day.
The fire was quickly extinguished with
small loss. before reaching the am
munition.
Police who investigated the circum-
stances said they learned that the am
munition was bought i'm this country
by German agents seven months ago
with the intention of shipping it TO
Germany by the way of South America
and a neutral European port. The
OF British vessels refused to engage in
work of carrying ammunition to the
enemies of Great Britain.