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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHER
TRICKS GERMANS AND
GETS VALUABLE PHOTO
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Feb. 9.-An artist of ILLUS
tration serving in the trenches in the
Argonne tells how the Germans were
lured into allowing him to obtain a
valuable photograph of their positions
in trenches fifteen yards distant from
the French The French commander
desired a sketch or photograph which
disclose the German position. 1t was
perilous even to peep over the French
trenches with the Germans so close.
If they were Saxons, a French lieut.
tenant averred, they were good hum
ored fellows and might not trouble
them, but if they were Prussians, he
said they would probably respond with
hand grenades.
He ventured to find out by breaking
the silence with a snatch of German
song:
"Drunter in Unterland, Ell! da lists
SO wunderschon."
There was silence moment, then
a voice in the German trenches re-
piled:
"Ei! da lists so thunderstorm. Da
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
INTERESTING OCCASION

At their residence on Forsyth street,
east, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A.
Schneider celebrated on 7th inst. their
ruby" wedding, the 4Oth anniyarserY
of their marriage. Assembled with
them upon this interesting occasion
were their four sons, Claude, Erving,
e., H. d. and H. s. Schneider of
Americus, and their only daughter,
Mrs. j. w. Lindley of Albany. MANY
gratulatory messages from absent
friends and expressions of good will
from those at home were extendedrMr.
and Mrs. Schneider. In the afternoon
the entire party motored out to the
old Speer country residence, the
former home of the bride and where
their marriage was solemnized forty
years ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
COMMISSION IN
CALLED MEETING
TUESDAY MORNING
RESCINDED ACTION REGARDING
PAYMENT OF COURT COSTS.

The county commissioners of Sum-
ter in special meeting assembled to-
day, rescinded action taken by that
body several weeks ago relative to the
payment of court costs in the prose
cution and conviction of mislemeanor
prisoners. At that time the commits
sioners agreed that in future the coun-
ty would not pay certain costs ac-
cruing to the court officers. These lat
ter were preparing to institute pro-
ceedings when, the commissioners in
meeting today, it is said, decided to
resume the payment of the same sched-
ules of costs heretofore obtaining.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
CONF FERENCE Of
LOCAL METHODIST
CHURCH TONIGHT
PRESIDING ELDER t. D. ELLIS
WILL ATTEND SESSION.

Of interest will be the assembling
here tonight of the first quarterly con-
ference of the Americus Methodist
church. The session will be presided
over by DR.. T. D. Ellis, presiding elder
of the Amerieus district, and will be
of business and social interest to those
attending and to the church body as
well. 1t is requested by the pastor, DR..
]. A. Thomas, that all members attend
promptly the quarterly conference to-
night
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
Congress viii LnUestga;e
Charges Against Judge
(By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb-The
house of representatives today adopted
resolution providing for the inyesti-
cation of certain charges preferred
by the department of justice against
Federal Judge Alston G. Dayton, OF
West Virginia. If the judiciary com
mittee of the house sustains the de-
partment's charges, articles of i'm
peachment against the accused jurist
will be prepared and presented to the
senate for trial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
LUS|TAN|A MAY
YET CAUSE BIC
DIPLOMATIC ROW
DEFINITION OF NEW WAR ZONE
SUBJECT ABOUT WHICH MUCH
INTEREST CENTERS IN OFFIC-
IAL CIRCLES
tBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. Ger
many's declaration of a war zone sur
rounding the British Isles and the
hosting of the United States flag over
the British passenger and mail liner
Lusitania, continued topics of wide
spread interest in official and diplo-
matte drcles here today. Cabinet
members, in the absence of official
communications on the subjects, de-
clined to comment upon either incident
but government officials in other de-
partments generally viewed the oc-
currences from various angles, some of
these attaching much Importance to
both.
Foreign diplomats, especially repre-
sentatiyes of those governments hav-
ing extensive commercial connections
with British firms, discussed the two
incidents freely, many appearing ex-
tremely anxious to forecast the final
outcome of the affair of the Lusitania
as well as the effectiveness of the
German blockade. This latter move
ment on the part of Germany has al
ready caused much alarm in certain
circles, many mariners having ex-
pressed a determination to avoid the
forbidden waters altogether until a
clearer definition of restrictions to be
observed by neutral ships can be Sc
cured.
The north passage around the Shet-
land Islands is to remain open, ac-
cording to an official copy of the Ger
man blockade proclamation, and
strip of thirty miles along the Dutch
coast will be protected, in order to
permit the Netherlands, Norway and
Sweden to receive food supplies and re-
tain open sea routesabut the whole of
the English Channel, the Irish Sea and
the Baltic are included within the Ger
man war zone, and ships plying those
waters do so at their own risk. The
north and west coasts of France are
likewise included in the war zone, and
neutral shipping in that area must
face great danger of destruction by
submarines.
Further information concerning the
Lusitania incident is eagerly awaited
in Washington, and in official circles
this is expected to arrive in the form
of a German note transmitted through
Ambassador Gerard, at Berlin. Am
bassador Page has advised the state
department of the incident briefly, but
a more comprehensive statement Of
circumstances surrounding the affair
is anticipated at any time. Until these
reports are received, it was stated by
Secretary Bryan this afternoon, no
official action will be taken by the
United States government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
PRESIDENT DENIES
THAT HIS FRIEND
HAS BEEN SENT
To PROMOTE PEACE
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 9.-Pres-
dent Wilson today issued a formal
statement denying current rumors TO
the effect that E. M. House, personal
friend of the chief executive, had gone
to Europe as his representative, 10
'cring about peace between the war
ring nations.
Rumors the source of which could
not be traced by the Associated Press,
declared the purpose of Mr.. Houses
visit to Europe was to bring about
coalition between hostile countries,
and that in his undertaking he had
the backing of the president.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
ENGLISH GOOD
ROADS SUFFER
FOR LITTLE WORK
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Feb. 9-England is having
difficulty in getting material for con-
struction and repair of its roads. In
normal times, granite which forms the
basis of most of the heavy-traffic high
ways is obtained from Belgium and
Norway. The Belgian supply is now
entirely cut off, and Norwegian i'm
ports are reduced owing to high
freight rates and closure of ports on
the East coast. The heavy use of some
of the important roads during the past
few months for military transport
makes the need for reconstruction urg-
ent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
Ship Building
On the Increase
(By Associated Press.1

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Shipbuilding
in the United States is showing much
greater activity now than in former
years, shipping men here declared to-
day. The optimism in shipping circles
is probably explained by increased for
eign trade being offered American
manufacturers, and a distinct impetus
to trade probably will result from con-
tinued activity in these lines.
Every shipbuilding firm on the At
lantic seaboard, stated one authority
this afternoon, has more orders than
can be filled during the coming year,
and on the Pacific coast. the activity
is almost as great.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
Promotion For
Sec. McBrayer

The many friends of Mr. w. ]. Nc
Brayer, assistant secretary of the To-
cal Y. M. c. A, will be pleased to
learn that he has been rendered a
position as assistant secretary with
the Atlanta Y. M. c. A.
This is is a promotion, as the At
lanta branch has several thousand
members and employs in addition to
the secretary a full corps of trained
workers. Mr.. McBrayer leaves today
for his new field.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
PRACTICE so COMMON NO
PROTEST WILL RE MADE
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 9.-The
administration view of the boisting of
the United States flag by the British
liner Lusitania, it was stated on the
highest authority late this afternoon,
is that the use of other flags by ships
of nations at war is such a customary
practice until no formal protest will
be made concerning the incident. It
was stated, however, that it will be
proper to send England note pointing
out the, dangers to neutral shipping,
if such practices are continued.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
TURKISH CRUISER
BOMBARDS PORT
(By Associated Press.)

PETROGRAD, Feb. 9.-The Turkish
cruiser Midierli, formerly the German
cruiser Breslau, bombarded Yalta, a
Black Sea port on the Crimean shore
late today, without inflicting damage
of consequence.
Russian cruisers operating along the
Turkish Black Sea coast, bombarded
TrebizCnd, but the extent of damage
inflicted could not be definitely as
certained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
focht ich Jager sein!'

focht ich Jager sein!"
Two German heads rose above the
ridge and shouted
"Morgen, Kamrade!" then other
heads appeared.
The moment appeared propitious,
and the French artist raised his cam
era above the trench.
'Photographieren? he asked.
ia! ja!" they replied.
The camera was sent upon its tripod
and the picture taken. The artist jump
ed back into his trench, while the
Germans cried "Danke scnon!"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
5
SEND Big
ARMY TO
REINFORCE
AUS RIA
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Feb. "a heavily re-en-
forced German army is reported to
have reached East Prussia where the
Kaisermen have renewed their often
sive. A large Russian army in that
section has already occupied tremen-
dous areas of Germany territory, and
a great battle is believed to be devel-
oping.
The outcome of this forthcoming en-
counter is expected to have mark
er bearing upon the entire eastern
campaign, as heretofore events in
that territory have attracted small at
tention. The Russian drive toward
Konisberg recently assumed such dan
gerous proportions, until the Germans
were forced to send large numbers of
troops to oppose the Russian advance.
In the Carpathians neither army has
yet gained definite victory, the fight
ing there continuing a series of ad-
vances and retirements, with the Aus
trians unable to drive the Muscovites
from several important passes, and
the Russians striving desperately to
pierce the Austrian army defending
Bukowina and Hungary with success.
German troops reinforced the Aus
trians in this region during yesterday,
and more vigorous actions than have
yet featured the struggle for Bukowina
are believed to be imminent. The ex-
tent of these reinforcements cannot be
stated this afternoon, but Russian air
men reconnoitering the Austrian posi-
ton have observed numerous columns
of fresh troops irving on Prussian mil
itary railways.
In the western theatre of the war
a German attack in the Arogonne for
est has been attended by considerable
success, the French under Gen. Joffre,
being compelled to retire under gall
ing fire which cut great holes in the
infantry ranks and rolled up heavy
losses during the encounter.
If the British official announcement
concerning events in Egypt and sur
rounding Suez is substantiated, the
Turk invasion of Egypt has failed ut
terly, and the great army massed for
the dash against Suez has turned it's
face toward the desert and almost ut
ter annihilation, after having suffered
one of the most himiliated defeats ev-
er sustained by an invading host. The
war Office announcement this morn
ing says brief dispatches from that
area of war describe the Turks as be-
ing in full retreat, with British Indian
and Australian cavalrymen in hot pur-
suit. Hundreds of tons of valuable
military stores, guns, ammunition, ETC.,
have been abandoned by the Turks in
their flight and are being gathered to-
,gether by British pursuers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
CLAIMS REWARD
FOR CATCHING
LEO FRANK
(By Associated Press.)

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 9,-Robert Bar
rett today filed suit against the city
of Atlanta, alleging failure to pay Il
reward of $1,000 offered for the ar
rest of the murderer of Mary Phagan,
which amount he claims. Berrett de-
clared he found the clue which led to
arrest and conviction of Leo Frank.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
BASEBALL FANS
WILL ORGANIZE
COMING YEAR

LANIER CALLS MEET.
ING OF FANS TO RE-ORGANIZE
LOCAL ASSOCIATION AND MAKE
PLANS FOR COMING YEAR-THIS
MEETING MEANS THE LIFE OR
DEATH OF BASEBALL HERE IN
AMERICUS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-09
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THE WEATHER 4

= For Americus and Vicinity =
. Fair; Warmer, probably. '
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-02
DEBATE WINNERS
TO GO TO AUSTIN
DISTRICT DECLARATION AND DE-
BATE WILL Be HELD AT RAY
MONOvIllE APRIL 10.

la cnncctiun with the Cameron coum.
~ debate and defamation contest. which
j. t. H. held IA the limklry hall >atHr-
day night. il il ~of.inlcrcSt a. friends
and patrons of The public >rhonlS ~
Cameron county to know that the win.
ncrS uf these cvrItS will participate IN
the district debate and defamation con
test. which will ~ participated III ~ the
schools Of the various counties al RAY
mumdyillc. Cameron county. un April H..
The winners of the bows sections of these
contests will have the privilege
of participating in the state contests to
hc held in Austin NV Man. The winners
in the girls section IF the contests will
~ awarded cash prizes ~ - w the
state federation of wnmrn'S clubs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-02
BASEBALL GAME
HERE SATURDAY
BROWNSVILLE HIGH AND SAN BEN
ITO HIGH WILL MEET AT
POST GROUNDS.

On account of the school debate aud de
clamatIon contests, which are to ~ held
~ 'rduy afternoon. N H. probable that
the game between the baseball team, III
the Brownsville high school and the San
Benito high school will be played at Fort
Brown Saturday morning instead III sat
urday afternoon. Principal Flynn of the
San Bcnito school advised Captain Nun
ccy of the Brownsville team that this
would be satisfactory, II 1t was not pos
~ihlc to play IN the afternoon. The san
Benito boys are expected down IN auto
mobile early Saturday morning.
Brownsville won last Saturday game
over Harrington. and + confidently expect.
ant that ii will w. able ~ pat N over tht
boys from San Benito in Saturday game
The following " the probable lineup foi
the Brownsville team ii. Kowal~ki. catch
er; Fred Munccy, pitcher: James SHELTON
first base. Pedro Barron. second base
Burt Ilinklcy, third base; +. Armstrong
short stop; joe Cclaya. Irit field: Carl Wei.
Ter. center field; Leon llinklcy. right lcld
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-02
TEXAS RANGERS
HOLD CARRANzA
ARMY GENERAL

General Precopio Elizondo, who was ser
iouSly wounded in last Saturdays battle
in Matamoro,. and Sunday night wa
brought to Brownsville for medical care
and attention. was arrested AT the home
Of r. b. Guerra, Seventh and Madison
streets, nj 20 o'clock Thursday after
noon ON a complaint alleging the murder
of Emmett Roebuck. a Texas Ranger, in
this city in September, 1902, and on an
other complaint alleging assault with in
tent To murder on A. Y. Baker, then also a
Texas ranger, and now sheriff OF IIidalgo
county.
The arrest was made by Captain J. j.
Sanders of the Texas rangers. Captain
Sanders ordered the wounded man taken
TO the Cameron county Jail, where he will
be held pending a preliminary examination.
Arrangements are being made with a local
firm to defend Elizondo, who declares that
he had nothing to do with the killing.
AT the time of the killing Elizondo was
a school teacher in Cameron County. lie
II ~silN 10 naNt 1t-lutu IN taintIhn county
for seven years after the killing occurred,
and then went 10 Mexico. where he re-
manned until he crossed to the American
side last Sunday night.
The arrest was made upon information
furnished by ii. J.. Wallis. Nho was 4
member Of Captain Brooks ranger com
pany, which nj the time of the killing was
camped Just "a the southeast Of the city.
Baker, Rocbuck, Ranger Miller and Wal
Ii were on their way 10 the camp when
they were fired on from ambush. Ii j.
said that the murdcrcrs were after Baker.
Ii happened that Iioebuck was riding Bak-
cr'S gray horse that night. resulting IN the
shots being fired in his direction. Baker
was wounded during the f,hr.
The attorneys who probably will repre-
sent General Elizondo stated today that
they did not know when Elizondo's prelim-
mary hearing would be- held, a. he was
in "A serious condition and could not be-
moved.
Graham. Jones, West 4 George j. the
firm which will probably he retained to
defend General Elizondo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-02
ELEVENTH SCHOOL BUILDING
SOON At SAN BENIT0 TRACT
Especial to The lIerald.)

San Bcnito. Texas, April ~2.-Contract
for the eleventh school on the the San BE
nito tract have been let, the new building
Ia bc located AZ Los lndlo-, about eight
miles south Of the city.
Enrolment III the city schools has in
creased furty-iivc over the attendance at
.thi, time last year, there being a total en-
%rollmcnt now III $50, and Superintendent
Thomas expects the figures will reach 500
before the end of the school year. The
local high school was further complimcntcd
this week through adviccs from the state
university authorities informing them that
local domestic Science credits would be- ac-
ccptcd ~ the university. The san BcHito
schools enjoy 4 splendid reputation with
higher institutions, being u Of two Val
ley schools whose graduates are admitted
To the larger state colleges upon certificates
of graduation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-02
BODY OF DEAD
MAN Is FOUND
ALMOST NAKED BODY or SUPPOSED
WOUNDED SOLDIER DISCOVERED
. ON THE AMERICAN SIDE.

NJ. =. Miller a Mercedes. formerly q
we'll known resident ~ Brownsville. while
walking along the American hank nj ihr
Rio Grandc, about q half mile above the
International bridge. discovered thr body
of \ McNiran. only partly clothed. lying
on the river bank. Mr.. Miller made wv
close examination of the body. but III I'M
thought that II was that Of y wounded
Mexican soldier who had attempted Nv
swim ~ the American -idc and died upon
achieving hi object.
Mr. Miller reported the matter ~ Of
iccr~ ~ the international bridge. and later
the Morris undertaking establishment Wa-
advised Of the find. An ambulance was to
have been sent out wv the place for the
body some time this afternoon. Justice
II. J. Kirk will hold the inquest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-02

vice WIT hrr own father who admrcS Rob
cri aud wants her to stick 60 him.
She marrirs " rich man later and now
Am from h,r home town. Robert also
leaves Ilr ritt amt goes away ~ make
hi. fortune flc struggles and fightf
alone lWd Iulliy wins success AMI RI
turn. iu hi~ home years afterwards ~ hc
-umr tHr president W.T. the bank from
whIn hi> father ~tulc.
Iauliurs marriage proves unhappy.
FinulIr her hr-tNn i Iir-. leaving her
alone With ,rr Som. Arthur y very much
spoil irr Wh Nv NrInr AM III she ri
.triI. r ttr h'm. TIER aged father.
Th rltrr in N law Office
u l.r failure.
Hu. rn.. tUr caldwell has avoided
.Ii ,rr ir. iu 'hc iimc ~ her trouble,
N.. w N w Ind arrange FIR Arthur
in t.Lr l position zoo his bank. ArthuI
nat. little attention tu hi~ work ~
enmfir~ hr needs mrncV and takes N
.trum tht bank hHi loses W all.
Thru hr falls in love with "A sweet girl
anal hi- tiuu point rh mgr>. iut Cald-|
well has already discovered the theft
~ frpl. TN hi~ dutv NV trll Pauline. She
rrrrdiatr~ her ~nn "a, she hnd her sweet
lrIrt wears AGO.
Then Nrtlhur'~ Swt heart comes for
ward iud he viii stand TN him. nul
matter vhnt lr "a dlnr
-Di,, u~ W rhIN anil W. viii work1
Together Hni rr, lriA every rruHy she
plrid~ With Clldvrll Nj readily Agrees
tr dn all hr rIn tu hrir thlm. Also Inhu|
Bunny Iark~lidr~.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-02
PERSONALS

NJ. T.. Porter of Chicago j. at the Miller
hotel.
Bert Brazealc and wife. who have been
visiting Mrs. Brazealc's sister, Mrs. james
DIR. \. f.. Dutro lett this morning on a
business trip 10 Rio Grande City.
X. J. Walker Of Runge City, Texas, is
a guest at the San Carlos.
NJ. ID. Wardlow Of Kcrrville, Texas, j.
registered at the san Carlos.
Justice Of the Peace ". Ill. Mead Of
Raymondville l. IN the city.
:. NJ. Robinson Of Dallas arrived in
the city last night.
j. Logan of Houston l. a guest At the
San Carlos.
II. II. Snowdcn OF Cuero j. a visitor in
Brownsville today, a guest at the Miller.
Ray =. Wait Of Laguna Vista j. IN
Brownsville today on a short business trip.
Mr.. NJ. McCarty of Rockport j. a bust
ness visitor in Brownsville today, a guest
at the Miller hotel
~ Nj. - -. At,. L..
ness visitor in Brownsville today, a guest
at the Miller.
Harry Wood. a well known travelling
man from II. Louis, i, in Brownsville for
a few dayS. 4 guest al the Miller hotel.
Charles ". AIDE Of New York j, a bust
ness visitor in the city today, a guest at
the Miller hotel.
V. 4. Ablres of Edinburg, district clerk
az HIdalgo county. j. n business visitor IN
Brownsville today. registered nj the Miller.
]. f.. Bachelor Of San Antonio i a
visitor in the city today. lie J. registered
at the Miller hotel.
l.. EppStcin and Sol Roseuthal Of Dallas
are visitors in the city today, guests at
the Miller hotel.
III. NJ. Sneed of Nashville, Tenn. i in
Brownsville for a few days, a guest at the
Miller hotel.
a. Graham Of this city, left yesterday aft
crnoon for their home neal Hysham. Mont.
They will stop ovfr in San Antonio q few
days.
Miss Iva Koun4. who has been visiting
her sister Mrs. George }. Head, in West
Brownsville, for The past three or four
months. left yesterday afternoon for her
home in Cleburne, TEXAS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-02
Al The Movies Today
AT the Dreamland

AT tine 0reamland THE Millionaire Eu-
gincer,' and Imp production IN two part- h
the feature ID the Drramland tunIght.
Daniel Spencer. q self made man. ha- ur-
quired a great fortune and w president of
"a railroad. lIc ha- risen from thr rank
and ha~ IA turn been fireman and cnei
ucer. TIE gives " reception tu hi- wealthy
ncighhor in honor of hi- engagement fl
Maudc Allyuc. the daughter WITT " v, tht
manufacture lu--ip- wonder hn. Iu.
dominating natures en- mate. arl nr.iie
that thr wedding bells WI never r u
daN while spencer On visiting The ma
while Spencer IVY visiting thc yurI. ruN-
comes ihat y forest tire i- rr uru rr-- Hu
unlc~~ help b brought q y iur TT orphan
asylum they viii hr burned hy thr cn-
circling irr. Al refuse tn rum thc engine
through thr flaming forest. Ihr pru ldrut
volunteer. lIc hrnu- thr train safety
through thr fire and saves thc children nnd
other people. spencer hrrumr~ rcrnuriIri
with hi~ hancre and gives in tn the striker.
IN addition WV thr above thr Drram.nud
announce also tlc TREASURE seeker. \
Sterling comedy featuring thc Dutch come.
dian, Max Asher.