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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
MRS. ARMOR WILL
SPEAK TONIGHT
At ARM0RY

Mrs. Mary Harris Armor, the Geor-
gia Cyclone, will deliver an address
tonight at the armory. The meeting
will be called to order at 7:45 and the
public is invited to attend and hear
this noted prohibition worker.
Mrs. Armor does not need an intro
ductien in Americus, where she has
often spoken before. There are many
here who are her personal friends and
admirers.
There will be no admission fee
charged tonight. Mrs. Armor is or
ganizer for the national w. c. T. U.
and her campaigns are conducted un-
der their auspices. She has special
message for tonight.
A special invitation is extended by
the local w. C. T. U. to the men OF
Americus to be on hand tonight to
hear Mrs. Armor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
EVELYN NESB|T
TO TESTIFY FOR
HARRY K. THAW
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, March 9.-Today's in
terest in the trial of Harry X. Thaw
for conspiracy to escape from Mat
teawan asylum for criminal insane
centered mainly in the announcement
made public at the office of the dis
trict attorney that Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw, legal wife of the prisoner AMI
mother of Russell Thaw, reputed son
of the defendant, would testify in be-
half of her husband.
The selection of jury to hear evi-
dence in the case was completed late
yesterday, and when court re-assem-
bled this morning attorneys for the
state outlined the case it is hoped to
establish against Thaw. Attorneys for
the defense asked each juror before
the talesmen were accepted if they
would feel prejudiced against a per-
son of sound mind who availed himself
of any means at his command to es-
cape from an insane asylum.
Thaw's fight for his liberty has al
ready extended period of more than
eight years, during which numerous
habeas corpus and similar writs have
failed to secure his release, and con-
siderable interest is still manifested
in the case. In previous hearings
Thaw has always been opposed by
William T. Jerome, as counsel for the
prosecution, and for the first time
since the murder of Stanford White
Jerome is no longer associated with
the prosecution. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
heretofore has given testimony against
her husband, and her reversal of po-
sition with regard to the hearing now
in progress, it is believed, will be of
tremendous value to Thaw in his eff
fort to escape re-incarceration in Mat
teawan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
Thin Grey Is
Slowly Passing
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Especial to Times-Recorder)
ATLANTA, Ga, March "a count
of noses among Atlanta civil war
veterans who are planning to attend
the annual reunion in Richmond, next
June reveals the fact that the thin
gray line" is rapidly growing thin
ner More than a score of prominent
veterans who have peen familiar fig
ures at public affairs have passed
away since the last reunion.
This will probably be the last re-
union,' said one old soldier today. '1t
is sad but there soon won't be enough
of us who are strong enough to travel
to make real reunion. And it is in
keeping with our sentiment that the
last gathering should be at the old
capital of the Confederacy, Richmond.
There could be no more fitting place. "
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
BAHNSEN'S CAR
RETURNED HERE
WITH PRISONERS
TWO YOUNG MEN BROUGHT BACK
FROM FORSYTH.

DR.. P. F. Bahnsen's automobile was
brought back to Americus ut noon to-
day from Forsyth, where it was recov-
cred yesterday by officers on the look
out for it, and also for the men ac-
cused Of having taken it away The
car was stolen Saturday night on For
syth street, near the opera house,
while DR.. and Mrs. Bahnsen were at
tending the picture show. After the
oar was located yesterday, Officer
Summerford was sent to Forsyth to
bring it back, and arrived here ut
noon with the car, little the worse for
it's whirlwind spin of a hundred miles
Saturday night. Two of the three
young white men whom the police
connect with the affair were brought
back to Americus today in custody,
while the third one has not yet been
located. The two fellows held here
hail from Jacksonville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
FIRE SCORCHEs
TWO DWELLINGS
BARLOW STREE

Fire at 7 o'clock this morning did
considerable damage to two small
dwellings out on Barlow street near
the former hospital building. The fire
started upon the roof of the dwelling
occupied by Law Reese and spread to
the adjoining property only a few
yards removed. The blaze was quick
ly extinguished when the file truck
arrived and both houses saved, though
the roof of the Reese residence was
burned away. The houses are owned
by Mr.. H. l.. Mize. The department
lost several minutes in reaching the
fire, because the exact locality was
not given by the excited party who
telephoned the alarm. This, the fire.
men say, occurs quite frequently and
occasions no little annoyance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
WAR CLOUDS LOWERING
OVER BALCAN STATES
(By Associated Press,)

LONDON, March 9.-Burgaria, once
considered the least likely of any of
the Balkan nations now at peace to
join the Allies in the European war,
is confronting an internal crisis over
the question of peace or war, and de-
velopments during the next week are
likely to turn the scales in the direc-
ton of either course.
Reports reaching Paris from Sofia
early today state Premier Radoslayeff
who advocated immediate armed &C
ton against Turkey, has been over
thrown through the influence of
King Ferdinand, who is resolutely op-
posed to Bulgarias' participation in
the gigantic struggle, and all of the
power of the government is now be-
ing exerted to prevent demonstrations
that might force Bulgaria into the war
against Germany.
Possession of the Dardanelles is of
vital importance to Bulgaria along
with other states bordering upon the
Black Sea, and with this waterway
open to the untaxed commerce of the
world, great prosperity would prob
ably come to that nation, hence the
inclination of the people to throw their
strength into the SCALE fayoring the
Entente Allies.
The plan of Premier Radoslaveff, It
is said, contemplated the Immediate
occupation of Adrianople by Bulgarian
forces, which would cooperate with
Greek troops in forcing the Turks
across the continental divide into
Asia In. this, they would undoubted-
ly have the full assistance of the in
ternational feet now hammering away
upon the defenses of the Dardanelles,
and at the end of the war it was plan
ned to make the waterway SO long
jealously guarded by the Constantine
pie government free to ships of all
nations, but with Bulgarian bounda-
ries extending further toward the Bos-
perus, and the Greek government ex-
ercising sovereignty over a consider.
able territory now tributary to Turkey
in Europe.
In Greece a condition similar to
that confronting the officials of the So
fla government still exists, and the po-
sition of the government remains yet
undefined
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
DARDANEULES |MPREGNABLE
SAY GERMAN-TURK PAPERS

boast to military critics here.
No one will deny that the Darda-
nelles with it's narrow entrance, prob
ably we'll mined, and it's line of forts,
will be hard nut for the Allies to
crack But the opinion prevails that
it will only be matter of a short
time till the tri-colors of France and
the Union Jack of England, along with
the Russian flag, will be floating over
the eastern capital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
PEACHCROP MUST
STAND FROST
TONIGHT
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 9.-A
note of warning to truck-raisers and
fruit-growers is soundeds in today
weather forecast for south Georgia
and north Florida, and losses may re-
suit where the warning goes unheed-
ed.
Freezing temperature at many
points in Georgia is predicted for to-
night, while a heavy frost along the
coast country is anticipated. The
cold snap will extend to Florida points
near the state line, but with decreas-
ing severity. For tomorrow, fair
weather is predicted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
Birthday of
Justice Holmes
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., March g.
Justice Holmes, of the supreme court
of the United States, entered upon his
seventy-fivth year yesterday, having
been born March 8, 1841. Justice
Holmes is the senior member of the
supreme tribunal. He became eligible
to retirement in December, 1912, when
he completed ten years of service on
the bench If he elects to withdraw
from the court at any time before
March 4, 1917, President Wilson will
he assured of at least one more SUI
preme court appointment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
WO6DMEN MEET At SELMA

Especial TO Times -Recorder.)
SELMA, Ala, March 9.--Selma is
entertaining this week the annual
state encampment of the Woodmen Of
the World. More than one thousand
delegates and visitors representing To-
cal camps Of the order throughout
Alabama we're on hand today when
the convention was formally opened.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, March 9.--"The Darda-
ne'les are impregnable and will never
be taken BY the Allies.
With the combined English and
French fleet already several miles up
the straits and steadily hammering it's
way nearer the city, and with the
Russian feet bombarding it from the
East, this statement looks like mere
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
JOHN BULL DENIES USUAL
PR|V|LEDGE CREW 'U-8"

all crews of the little vessels would be
treated as common criminals or pi-
rates, has created considerable inter
est here.
The lord of the admiralty in ex-
planning this action on the part Of
naval authorities states that England
has every right to hold these crews
as criminals, since their method o.
waging war is nothing short of crime
The practice OF torpedoing merchant
vessels places them in the same class
with pirates, he state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
GUNNER TOLNAS,
BANK CLERK IS
LATEST VICTIM
YOUNG MAN SHOT BY MONROE
PHILLIPS SATURDAY DIES IN
BRUNSWICK-EIGHT, COUNTING
THE MURDERER, NOW DEAD
(By Associated Press,)

BRUNSWICK, Ca, March 9.The sew
enth death as direct result OF wounds
inflicted by Monroe Phillips here las
Saturday, when he shot and killed fiy.
persons outright and wounded thirty
two others, occurred today when Gun
ner Tolnas, young bank clerk died.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
UNCLE SAM
ORDERS BIG
BATTLESHIPS
TOVERACRUZ
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., March g.
The Mexican situation again occupied
the center of interest in Washington
official circles this morning and much
attention is being given events trans
piring in the southern republic, where
relations between Gen. Carranza and
the outside world crystallized during
yesterday in the despatch of a note
of warning from the United States
government. This note, it was ex-
pected, would be presented today by
Consul Silliman, and Carranza's reply
is expected to stimulate even more
the tense interest now manifest in ex-
listing conditions at Mexico City.
That President Wilson and his ad-
visers have determined upon definite
policy with regard to future disturb
ances in Mexico, and that this policy
is to be a complete reversal of the
former "watchful waiting" was inti-
mated today by the publication of Off
cial orders despatching battleships at
tached to the Atlantic fleet to Mexican
waters. A conference between Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Daniels
early this morning was followed by the
issuing of order to Admiral Fletcher
to proceed without delay to Vera Cruz
with at least two big battleships, and
stand ready to protect American and
other foreign interests there. One
thousand marines are to be carried on
board the big sea fighters, ready to
go ashore and enforce order should
such action become necessary.
Several smaller vessels of the Unit
ed States navy are already at anchor
in the harbor of Vera Cruz, but recent
events at the capital, combined with
Carranzas' apparent policy of ignor-
ing foreigners altogether, caused the
President and Secretary Daniels to
order heavier fghtin ships to the
Mexican seaport The vessels which
viii proceed to Vera Cruz are not
named in the official order sent Ad-
miral Fletcher that being left to the
discretion of the officer who is or
dered to go there without delay Oh
his flagship, accompanied by such
other battleships as may be deemed
expedient.
With Admiral Fletcher in the harbor
the United States navy will have the
ranking officer among the foreign ves-
sells now at Vera Cruz, and the Ameri-
can officer will take charge of what
ever demonstration may be ordered
against the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
tBy Associated Press.)

LONDON. March 9.-The first hint
of retaliation against Germany's sub
marine blockade of England is con-
veyed in the official statement issued
today that the captain and crew of the
submarine "U-S" would be denied the
privileges usually allowed prisoners
of war. vAt
The "U-S" is the first Of the fGerman
submarines to fall into the hands OF
the English. This announcement that
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
B&TTLESHIP GEORGIA ON
WAY TO VERA CRUZ NOW
(By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, D. c., March o.
Rear Admiral Fletcher, late this af-
ternoon, notified the navy department
that he had selected the Armored
cruiser Washington, now in HaitieD
Eaters and the battleship Georgia,
now at Guantanamo, Cuba, to &c to
Vera Cruz. Both vessels are n3w on
their way, and expect to reach the
Mexican port Thursday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
C4RRANZA DENIES THAT
CONDITIONS ARE BAD
(By Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, D. c., March g.
Consul Silliman today notified the de-
partment of state that General Car
rama had informed him that condi-
tions in Mexico City are not as bad
as pictured. The Mexican general also
issued a statement to the effect that
he no longer favored Inconvenience
to foreigners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
T|FTON SHIPPING
TRAINS CABBAGE
Especial to Times-Recorder)

ATLANTA, Ga, March Big ship
ments of cabbage plants from South
Georgia are passing through Atlanta
yards daily, on the way to Chicago
and other western points. One farm
near Tifton is said to he shopping sew
eral thousand plants daily, employing
a score of men to handle them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09

BY Wednesday night Americus fans
will have determined for once and all
whether Americus is to have baseball
during 1915.
For on Wednesday night President
Marshall, of the local association, must
phone President Dick Jemison, of the
league, whether or not Americus can
stick in the Georgia State.
With Moultrie and Dublin clamor-
ing for the Americus franchise, the
head of the league has issued an .ulti-
matum. This must be answered one
way or the other by Wednesday night.
Unless at least 81 500 can be obtain@
ed in subscriptions by then to finance
the team the franchise will be turned
over to the league and Americus will
be without baseball
It's hard thing to do but it's up to
Americas to stare cold facts in the
face. We'll have to give up that fran
ohise or else shell out with some
cash.
Yesterday the committee to solicit
funds was sorely disappointed with
their reception. The entire after
Moons canvass netted less than $500.
At many places they were given the
cold shoulder. Americus merchants
seem to have adopted the policy Of
"watchful waiting" They seem con-
tent to drift along with the current.
The time is ripe for some concerted
action. Americus must do something
Immediately.
In a one last effort to save the
franchise and give Americas a ball
club, President Marshall has called a
meeting of the fans for Wednesday
morning, at the courthouse. This is
the last call and something must be
done before then, or we will give up
the franchise" said the newly-elected
president today.
This meeting will be called to order
promptly at 10 o'clock in the superior
courtroom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
MEN WANTED IN DUBLIN
UPON A CHARGE THERE

Information received today at the
sheriff's office here was to the effect
that at least one of the men held here
in connection with the theft of Dr.
Bahnsens car is wanted in Dublin
upon a serious charge. The fellow
halls from Jacksonville, and has been
in Americus several days. The pair
will be held here for investigation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
Airmen Raid 0stend.

In the west the only news of the day
centers around an aerial raid on Os.
tend, the Belgian seaport held by the
Germans. 1t is reported that several
bombs were dropped by the airmea
and several buildings destroyed.
A heavy snowstorm in the Cham
paign region has forced the Allies to
temporarily abandon their offensive
there. The troops are sorely in need
of the rest and the snowstorm is well
coined by the majority of the men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
DESPITE CLAIMS FROM BERLIN
THAT OFFENSIVE AGAINST
WARSAW Is TO BE RESUMED
THE kAISER'S FORCES ARE BE-
ING FORCED BACK BY RUSSIANS
Allied AerOplanes Make Raid ON Os-
tend - Snow Storm ins Champaign
District Has Forced Allies to Give
Up Offensive For Time.
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, March 9-Despite news
dispatches from Berlin which claim
that an offensive against Warsaw is
the next move planned by General Won
Hindenburg, authentic information
from the east indicate that the Ger
many are being slowly pushed back OF
the German frontier. Obstinate fight
ing around Meme is reported.
Petrograd dispatches state that a
general retreat on the part of the Ger
mans can be momentarily expected in
that region.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
CRISIS IS
REACHED
BASEBALL
SITUATION

PRESIDENT DICK JEMISON NOTI-
FIES AMERICUS CLUB THAT
LEAGUE MUST BE GIVEN DEFI-
MITE ANSWER BY WEDNESDAY
NIGHT OR FRANCHISE WILL BE
OFFERED TO OTHER CITIES
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09

Policy of "WatchfuI Waiting" Adopt
ed By Many Business Men May Cost
Americus League Ball 81, 500 Need
ed to Finance Team During Coming
Season-Last Meeting Wednesday
Morning at 10.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-09
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THE WEATHER

For Americus and Vicinity
; Colder; Probably Frost.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-05-28

John Humphries an employee OF the
Peshastin Lumber Co., got his right
hand caught in a carrier chain last
Saturday with the result that one finger
was broken and the hand badly LAGER
ated. DR.. McKeown the company
doctor dressed the injuries.
Beatrice Weaver, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Al Weaver, met with an un-
usual accident Tuesday afternoon.
While out playing she tripped and fell
and in so doing bit off nearly an inch
OF her tongue. DR.. McKeown was
called in and says several stitches were
required to close up the cut. The
wound is healing nicely and it is not
believed there will be any serious re-
cuitS
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-05-28

Without health genuine joy is i'm
possible; without good digestion and
regular bowel movement you cannot
have health. Why neglect keeping
bowels open and risk being sick and
ailing2 You don't have to. Take
one small DR.. Kings New Life Pill at
night, in the morning you will have a
full, free bowel movement and fell
much better. Helps your appetite
and digestion. Try one tonight.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-05-28

Forest Ranger Spencer Blankenship
will leave the service on the first OF
June to engage in private business,
after being engaged in the forestry
service for upward Of ten years. He is
considered one OF the most efficient
men connected with the Wenatchee
forestry department, and is held in
high esteem by all his fellow employees.
His brother, Harry c. Blankenship,
long connected with the service, will
take his place.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-05-28

F. E. Bailey has opened harness
repair shop in the old Echo building
on Commercial street and is building
up quite trade in his line. He makes
and repairs auto cushions and tops. He
has turned out some first class work.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-05-28

In cooperation with the county
four of the worst fords on the Blewett
road have been bridged with substan-
tial structures the past week. What
was known as the King hill, q short
distance above the Blewett postoffice,
has been eliminated by making short
detour, thus removing one Of the worst
pulls on the route.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1915-05-28
NOTES FROM FORESTRY OFFICE

Ranger ]. P. Williams has asked for
transfer and will leave for Alaska
about July LIST. He will be located at
Juneau. Frank Lenzie will take Mr..
Williams place in the service.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-07-15
MAD COYOTES IN
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
Menace Is Becoming Serious, Dogs
Have Been Bitten and Two
Coyotes Are Killed

The mad coyotes are becoming &
| serious menace down in Humboldt
county, in fact the danger confronts
the entire state. Two coyotes have
been killed within the town limits oil
Winnemucca. Dogs have been bitten
by the mad animals and men have
been chased into their houses. Tues
days Silver State has the following
in regard to the latest developments
During the noon hour today an In.
dian, whose name could not be learn.
ed, killed coyote on the south side
of the Southern Pacific track, not a
great distance from the station. The
animal is saiG to have bitten a dog,
which made its escape when an at
tempt was made to shoot il.
AT an early hour yesterday morning
young coyote in the hospital grounds
The carcass was Immediately buried,
and there is no way now of determin-
ing whether or not the animal was af-
lSSleu Will IdUlSS. lncTe was nOtnlnS
to indicate that it was, further than
the fact that it was so near town, but
this is hardly an unusual occurrence
"One morning the latter part of last
week a rabid coyote was killed on the
Sanders ranch, near Golconda. The
animal came up TO the house in the
morning and attacked dog, which Il
bit. AS Mr.. Sanders went TO the re-
scue of his dog, the coyote turned on
him and chased him into the house
There he secured a gun and killed the
mad brute. The dog was shut up.
Several days before this occurr-
ence, a mad coyote was killed on the
upper Pinson ranch"