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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04
FRANCISCO VILLA
NOW PRESIDENT
(By Associated Press.)

Ell PASO, Tex, Feb. General
Francisco Villa, idol of the Mexican
poems and recognized military genius
of the republic, who on yesterday pro-
claimed himself provisional president
Of Mexico, today telegraphed the AS
sociated Press concerning recent ac-
tivies of his troops against the army
of the Carranza faction, giving details
of an important encounter near San
Luis Potosi, which city is now in the
hands of Carranza.
According to information transmit
ted today by Gen. Villa himself, more
than three hundred Carranza prison
ers, together with three military trains
carrying large quantities of military
stores, provisions and other equip
ment were taken when the Carranza
lists were defeated before San Luis
Potosi in the recent engagement De
tails Of losses sustained by the Villa
forces are not given in today's tele-.
gram.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04
BELC|ANS BEAR
BRUNT BRUTAL
WESTERN BATTLE
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Feb. 4.-The remnant of
King Albert's arm continues to de-
fend the narrow strip of Belgian ter
ritory not occupied by the Germans
again repeated attacks during which
artillery has been used freely. Infan-
try charges and aerial commandments
have failed thus far to dislodge the
Belgians from their trenches, though
the heaviest of today's fighting in the
west occurred in that area.
Along the banks of the User canal
desperate fighting is under way, ac-
cording to Amsterdam reports. } Des-
patches from the Dutch city say re-
peated attacks have been repulsed by
the Belgians and English troops de-
Tending the canal, and that heavy in
fantry charges have resulted in tre-
mondous German losses. All the at
tacks, it is said, were repulsed, and
the Germans have been unable to ad-
vance.
In the east the struggle for pos
session Of Carpathian passes, contin-
ues increasingly severe Austro-Ger-
man attacks in that region are de-
veloping and heavy fighting along the
entire front stretching from east
Prussia to the southern border of
western Galicia, is reported. Before
Warsaw, Gen. Won Hindenberg con-
tinues to sacrifice his soldiers in an
endeavor to drive the Russians back,
but according to Petrograd dispatches
none Of the attempts have been sue
cessful. In Bukowina, comparative
quiet prevails, following recent Rus
sian victories which compelled the
Austrian army commanded by Crown
Prince Ferdinand to retreat further
into Hungary.
Important Russian successes, which
however, are not detailed are claim
ed in dispatches from Petrograd late
today. These dispatches assert that
none of the numerous German at
tacks during the past twenty-four
hours have been successful, and that
the large Austro-German army gath
cred to oppose the Russian advance
upon BUDAPEST has failed to accom-
plish its object.
A threatened invasion of Servia by
an Austrian army has not yet de-
veloped, and Rumania's attitude to-
ward the conflict continues unchang-
ed, while Greece, it is reported, con-
tinues to prepare for war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04
HUDSON EXPECTS
BIC CURTA|LMENT
COTTON ACREAGE
FARMERS WILL DIVERSITY CROPS
THIS YEAR, HE THINKS

Mr.. Thomas G. Hudson, of Ameri-
Gus, former commissioner of agricul-
ture, is confidently Of the opinion
that the farmers of Sumter and of the
South generally will very greatly cur
tail the cotton acreage planted this
year. Mr.. Hudson's opinions along
this line are valuable, as no man IN
Georgia, perhaps, is in closer touch
with the farmers and with agricultural
conditions generally. Mr.. Hudson does
not believe the crop to be produced
this year will exceed eight or ten mil
lion bales, and he gives reasons up
on which he bases this opinion.
Mr.. Hudson was in Washington City
few days ago, and in an interview
published in the Washington Post, he
is quoted as saying:
THE decreased acreage of cotton
has been brought about automatically,
the farmers having realized that they
must reduce their crop if they are
to live. Georgia is the second larg-
est cotton producing state in the un-
ion, making from two million five hun
dred thousand to three million bales.
The crop of 1915, l believe, will be
reduced fully forty per cent. To
raise cotton in Georgia farmers must
use a lot of fertilizer; this year the
sale of fertilizer will not be one-third
of what it was last year"
AS additional evidence of the de-
termination of the cotton growers to
curtail their planting this year, Mr..
Hudson declares that the acreage of
oats will be increased fully one hun
dred per cent, while that of wheat
will be almost as greatly enlarged.
! If it is true that the cotton acre
age will be reduced to this degree
it means that Georgia farmers are
determined to devote their soil tc
other crops besides cotton. 1t means
that crop diversifications will be gen.
orally practiced in this state this year
Mr.. Hudson's statements are really
encouraging.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04
RUSS AWAIT ORS
DROP BOMB On
A TROOP TRAIN
(By Associated Press.)

PETROGRAD, Feb. Russian avi-
ators successfully bombarded and
partially destroyed several German
military trains which had been gath
cred at Rawa for the transportation
of reserves, on the morning of Feb
ruary 2, says an official announcement
just made public.
In the vicinity of Rawa, fifty miles
southwest of Warsaw, numerous Ger
man reserve units had been mobilized
for participation in Won Hindenburg's
campaign against the Polish capital,
and bombs dropped into the midst of
the unsheltered camps in that region
wrought great havoc. Before return
ing to the Russian lines, the aviators
thoroughly reconnoitered the German
position and dropped bombs at several
points where Prussian regulars are
stationed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04
KLU kLUX KLAN
DID GREAT WORK
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

(Spoclal 10 llIneS-heCOIuClJ J
ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 4.-That the
whole South owes a debt of gratitude
to the famous Ku Klux Klan, the mys-
terious band of vigilantes organized
after the civil war, was declared in an
address by DR.. Chalmers Deaderick,
at Knoxville, Tenn, few days ago.
Mr.. Deaderick described the strange
career of the Ku Klux Klan and show
ed how it had served to keep down
disorder in the days when a new
found freedom had made the negroes
dangerous neighbors., He paid glow
ing tribute to the brave Southerners
who had organized it and carried it to
success.
While many members of the Ku
Klux Klan are known to be alive, it is
an odd fact that one seldom hears a
veteran refer to having been connect
ed with it, and its history is still
wrapped in mystery. 1t is as though
the secret oath of fifty years ago still
tied the conquest of its members
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04
AIDS
MERCHANT MARINE
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 4.-Gov-
ernment aid in building up an Ameri-
can merchant marine and federal leg
islation to permit maintenance of re
tail prices on standard commodities,
were two important recommendation
contained in committee reports read
before the United States Chamber of
Commerce today.
The delegates who assembled yes
terday, have gotten down to hard
work today and a number of important
matters are now being investigated by
special committees, which are expect
ed to report tonight and tomorrow.
Delegates from every state in the un
ion are in attendance, the number be-
ing largely augmented by numerous
arrivals this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04
AMER|CUS READY FOR
DAWSON GAME TONIGHT

Tonight at s o'clock, the local Y.
NJ. C. A. basketball team will go after
the Dawson five in an attempt to atone
for the recent 28 to IS defeat handed
Americus by Dawson last week in
Dawson. Americus has worked hard
to get in shape for the game and is
prepared to give good account of
herself.
The game will be called promptly at
8 O'Clock. Admission is Is and 20
cents. The Americus lineup will be
selected from Colby. Dunn, Melton
and Brooks, forwards; Mathis and
Smith, center; Monahan, Mathis
Brooks and Wheatley, guards.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04
WOODMEN ELECT
DELEGATES FOR
ATHENS MEETING

Americus Camp No 202. Woodmen
of the World, last night selected rep
resentatives to the annual state con-
vention of the w. o. w, which as
sembles in Athens April 18th. The
duly elected representatives are
Messers. Nat lie Master, H. B. Allen,
j. M. Tobin and C. J. Williams; alter
mates, Messrs. r. L. Parker, w. w
Mcneil, C. j. Clark. Following the
selection of representatives. the nobl9
"axemen" enjoyed an hour socially,
which included an oyster feast and
other good things. Americas camp
202 is one Of the strongest of the w.
o. W. organizations in the state, hay-
ing a membership exceeding ESQ
muscular woodmen. Quite a delega-
tion will go from Americas 10 attend
the annual state convention in the
classic city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04
HEAD Of REVOLUTION
SURRENDERS TO BRITISH
(By Associated Press.'

PRETORIA, B. S. A, Feb. At was
officially announced today that the
rebel leader Bezuidenhout, the so call
ed prophet Van Kensburg and Lieut.
enant-Colonel Kamp, surrendered late
yesterday to British forces operating
in the Transvaal.
The rebellion against British author
ity in South Africa which sprang UP
soon after war was declared between
English and Germany, is attributed by
military authorities here directly tc
the tremendous influence Of Van Kens.
burg, who has large following among
Boer residents, and who is believet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04
GERMAN Spy
ARRESTED BY
CITY OFFICIALS
MAN WHO DYNAMITED INTERNA-
TIONAL RAILROAD BRIDGE AR
RESTED BY VANEBORO OFFIC-
IALLY FOR DAMAGE DONE IN
CITY BY EXPLOSION
(By Associated Press.)

VANCEBORO, Me-, Feb. 4.-Werner
Van Horn, the alleged German spy,
who attempted to dynamite the inter
national railroad bridge over the st.
Croix river here, was formally ar
rested early today on a warrant is
sued by a local justice of the peace,
charging him with wilfully defacing
and injuring Vanceboro buildings. The
injury alleged to have been committed
by Van Horn was sustained as a di-
rect result of the dynamite explosion
which destroyed several valuable plate
glass windows and other property in
the business section Of the city.
Workmen who were sent here i'm
mediately after the explosion have
completed temporary repairs to the in
jured structure on the New Brunssick
side of the international border, and
trains are now passing over the river
at reduced speed. Permanent repairs
will require a greater length of time
in which to be effected, as one of the
huge granite piers was badly damaged
by the explosion, and it may be nee
essary to replace a considerable por-
ton of the masonry before making it
as substantial as before Van Horns
effort to destroy the bridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04
JAPANESE CRUISER
WITH CREW Of 300
WRECkED|N PACIFIC
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. AID
miral Howard informed the navy de-
partment this afternoon that the Jap
anese armored cruiser Asama run
aground three hundred and fifty miles
south of Port Baltolome in the Pacific.
The warship is reported to be break
ing up.
Five hundred officers and men COM
pose the crew of the Asama, and all
are remaining. ON board, although
life boats have been launched and a
rescue steamer is standing by.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04

to have been inspired by German
agents to incite a rebellion.
Other rebel leaders have recently
made overtures to British authorities
concerning conditions upon which they
are willing to surrender and the COM
plete collapse of the revolution is ex-
pected to be announced within an
other week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04
PRESIDENT OF SENATE WILL
CAST THE DECIDING VOTE
(By Associated Press }

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 4.-The
senate met at noon and renewed the
fight over the purchasing bill.
Both sides claim TO have received re-
Inducements during last night, and
the fury of the contest shows no in
dication of abatement.
The opposing forces are undoubted-
ly closely divided over the issue, and
when final vote is taken; Vice Presi-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04

permitted to enter the caucus hreto-
fore, and it is not believed such pre-
judices will have any weight in to-
nights contest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-04

dent Marshall may cast the deciding
vote. The vice president favors the
administration program and will vote
for the bill.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-03-25

! toiIsome journey. Those who
mount their towering submits
and lock upon the grandeu r
and majesty unfolded by The
broader range of vision are reap-
ing their reward for their
labor. IF we would sue
coed we must make up our
minds to do we'll the things
within our reach. Each success
full accomplishment mounts us
one round higher on the ladder
of our ambition, the topmost
round of which we may. hope to
reach if we are willing to plant
our feet firmly bs successful ac-
Icomplishment on each round as
we mount upward to onr am
bition's goal.-T. f. Peck.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-03-25
RUSSELL HILL.

- y = Fs4
The health of this community
IS very good. We are having
some more winter now. Rev.
G.. w. Ramsey fifle.! his regular
appointment at this place SatuT-
day and Sunday. Jonas Whitley
of Riddleton. was in qliT town
Saturday on business. Some of
the farmers are pricing their
tobacco and shipping it. The
big Meeting" at Lafayette last
week didn't bother our people
any. Bedford Shoulders and
family of WilleUte visited rel
atives at this place last Sunday,
Herlin and Mitchell Gregory and
Virgil Thomas, students Of the
High School at LaFayettei visit
ed relatives here Saturday. and
Sunday
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-03-25
STILL They GO.

Again Smith county is going
to lose good, substantial, law
abiding, first-class citizens in the
persons of L. C. Thompson and
]. H. Apple of near Chestnut
Mound. These gentlemen have
purchased farms in Rutherford
county and will soon remove to
that section. Rutherford is 70
be congratulated on securing
such excellent men and it is to be
sadly regretted that Smith is to
lose them.
Not that Rutherford county is
richer, more productive, has
better people or churches than
Smith, but solely on account of
her good roads and fine schools
does she attract the cream of
our citizenship, and until we rise
to the front ranks along these
lines there will be a steady outgo
of our most progressive people.
Good roads are the only remedy
for this steady decrease in our
population. Therefore, let every
influence possible be brought to
bear to build up the county Is
roads and schools, and wher
this is done, we will be able to re
tain our people and attract them
from other sections.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-03-25

extent? Do you think enough
attention has been given to the
play for girls? s
What is meant by the Stands
ard Athletic Test"2 ,
Why should the school house
be used as social center? Are
all rural school houses used as
social centers?
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-03-25
&c. He found

afauhd Carthage. He found
Webb in possession Of some seven
quarts of whiskey of
which the sheriff relieved him
and placed him in jail. We wish
toicommend Mr.. Malone for his
vigilence and activities along
these lines, for we do not need
any bootleggers IN this county.
InI addition to the fact that boot
legging IS in direct violation of
the law. it makes whiskey easy
toI get, aud every good citizen
asI we'll as every officer of the
la w should do his utmost to put
a stop to such a nefarious trade.
The future promises nothinggood
tel neither the whisky seller. or
consumer, and it behooves all to
aid in suppressing its Illicit sale.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-03-25
Play and Recreation.
CHAPTER V

Do you think it advisable to
take a small portion of the school
funds to BUY equipment for the
school ground, such as basket
balls, baseball outfits, etc?
Since there is such a little ex-
ercise in working at the sand
bin, is not better to turn your
attention to some of the other
things? What is the use of the
sand bin any way?
Do you believe that a school
where all the grades or at least
three or four grades play on the
same grounds, at the same time,
can arrange the necessary equip
ment and keep it so arranged?
Are we not supposed to try to
improve our equipment, after
getting the hints and suggestions
from Recreation and Play?
CHAPTER vi
What is meant by organized
play in the school yard?
Do you believe the play should
be organized? Should the teacher
or some one oversee the play or
should the pupils be left to them
selves?
What are good games for
rural schools9 Is basketball a
good game for the rural school?
Why?
Why is Playground or Indoor
basketball a real good game
for rural schools?
Has the play in the rural
schools been neglected to some
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-03-25

IFrom time to time arguments
have appeared in the Courier
csslling attention to the wisdom
Of paUronizing home industries.
This, of course, should not be
necessary, yet it is nevertheless
tlIue that people do send their
money to distant houses for their
purchases. To continue this
means q continued drain on our
cbunty and if possible should be
stopped, for the money that
leaves is not likely to return. In
addition to the fact that mans
first duty is to his home, the
matter of patronizing home IN
dhstries is a strong test. of a
mans patriotism and loyalty to
hpme surroundings. We can
show our gratitude to our fellow
nj no better way than to support
aid stand by those who support
AID stand by us. and when we
fail to patronize home industries
we are failing to give them their
deserved and just support.
Despite the fact that charges
have been. made that enmity,
JEALOUSY and prejudice dwell in
| the hearts of Smith countians,
| vie take the position that we are
each others friends and we are
dependent on each other for oul
! pIeace, happiness, success and
advancement, and that the
citizenship of Smith county is
gnexcelled. In justice to- ou1
charitable, cordial and sociable
people and to refute some of the
charges against them, the fol
lowing passage from the Bible
| will be of service: Thou hypo.
cFite, first cast the beam out OF
thine own. eye: and then Shalt
thou see clearly TO cast out the
rAote out of thy brothers ey e.
Therefore, let all Smith coun.
tIans work together. patronize
each other, stand by each other
and support each other. This
will result not only in an increase
eff wealth but in the advance.
! ~hent Of our county in every line,
Whether the fault be with the
Industries or with the people, lei
us remove it, and be loyal to oul
home county.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-03-25

Twice, the Carthage Fair has
been the greatest event of the
year in Smith county. It has
proven itself to be one. of the
best county fairs in Middle Ten
nessee, and successful far be-
yond the expectation of either
the management or the people.
It's reputation for square deal
ings and courteous treatment is
known far and near, and it's an
nual exhibition is looked Harvard
to with a great deal of pleasure
by many thousands of people,
Besides being a place where
practically all Smith countians
and many from other counties
yearly congregate and enjoy
three days, the Carthage Fair
has been of vast benefit to the
live stock and farming indus
tries of this entire section.
Great care has been exercize6 by
the directors to select capable
and efficient men at the head OF
each department. and very ex-
tensive plans are being worked
out to make this years. fair ex4
cell those of the past two years
The premium list has been made
very attractive and it is hoped
that the exhibits will be many,
aug 10, 20 and 81 are the dates
which have been selected for
the fair, which means only five
more months for preparation. .
Let those who anticipate enter
ing exhibits bear in mind that
the early bird gets the worm =
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-03-25

Seville reports dull olive
market, the producer and pur-
chasers being deadlocked, wait
ing for higher, or lower prices,
respecti vely. '
In Germany one man In 213
goes to college: in Scotland one
in 500: in the. United, States
one in 1000 and in England one
in 5000.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-03-25
AND ENERGY
WILL WIN, SAYS PECK

VIII WtlNs 0HH0 nm +
+ find men. frequently looking
for a fertilizer to make up for
their neglect. want of energy
and slipshod methods in farm
ing. | have just had a man in
quiring about stock food that
will make his stock fatten. He
feeds and waters his stock inst
when he feels like it, feeds just
what happens to be hsndiest. in
filthy feed boxes and his stalls
are neglected and filthy. N,
stock powders will do what he
wants while he feeds and cares
for his stock as he is now doing.
We also have people looking
for corn and other field seeds
that will make abnormal yields.
Such people will be doomed to
disappointment until they are
willing to do their part in the
preparation and cultivation of
soil.
Much has been accomplished
in improving varieties of seed
for various crops. Such seed
planted in we'll prepared soil
with proper cultivation will pro-
duce better crops than poor seed
with the same preparation aud
cultivation, but the person will
be doomed to disappointment
who is looking for something
that will give them satisfactory
results without intelligent effort
to do their part.
l hear men talking about their
! bad luck, and contrast the differ
ence in their fortunes with
others who started life under
less favorable conditions. They
attribute it all to bad luck. But
if you will investigate his record.
the one complaining is the one
who failed to do his part when it
should have been done. In many
cases young men of influential
families expect that influence to
carry them over the rough
places. Family influence will no
doubt afford opportunities, but
will not do the part that the
individual alone can do.
The man who shirks his indi-
! vidual responsibility or fails to
do to the best of his ability the
tasks assigned to him will not
make any marked success in life.
| People who do things worth
while, who employ others to
serve them, have methods of
finding out their most valuable.
| dependable and productive em-
ployees. and it stands to reason
that they will promote the de-
| serving that they may have their
services in a broader field.
| Our Creator has given US in
telligence; He has given us
health He has filled the earth
with unlimited opportunities.
Nothing has been left undone by
an All Wise Providence for our
happiness and prosperity. if we
will do our part. We may at
tribute varied fortunes and cir
icumstances of our people, and
success or failure on our part or
that of our ancestors, to the way
in which we have discharged our
obligations. in doug our part.
t Many of us fail because we de-
cline to do the things within our
reach and aspire to something
that we think is more to our
liking. As a consequence we.
mark time while others are NOV.
ing on and taking opportunities
that will not return.
! Mountains are scaled only by
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-03-25

Fifteen million rats have been
killed as part of the preventive
measures against the spread of
plague, taken by the metropoli-
tan police board of the city of
Toxic.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-03-25

Sheriff M. ]. Malone Saturday
night arrested John Webb on sus*
picion that he had been and was
going to sell whiskey in and