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The Ketchikan miner., 1915-09-16

Halifax, Sept. 13-A wireless was received this morning from the French steamer St. Anna, about four hundred miles out to sea, stating that she is on fire. She has about seven. teen hundred Italian reservists on board on their way to the Mediter- renean ports from New York. She has large cargo of general merchan- disc on board, but no munitions. The cause of the fire is unknown The St.
 Anna has had an unfortunate career. and is regarded by many as "hoo- doc" ship. September 21, 1914, while lying at her dock in New York har- Dor she took fire and was damaged to the extent of over one hundred thousand dollars. May of 1915 American Consul Van Dyne of Lyons, committed suicide aboard the vessel while enroute to the United States. Several vessels wirelessed that they were hurrying to the St. Anna's re- lief; so that help should be available for the rescue of her passengers with in the next twelve or fourteen hours.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-09-16
FROM MONDAYS DAILY

Amsterdam, Sept. l3--Berlin nd. vises state that the Kaiser has dis, missed General vonKleuge. The lat. ter is held responsible for the Teuton cheek by the Russians ncar the Ser eth River, as he failed to respond to tho orders of the General Staff and effect junction at that point. Tho same source furnishes the informa- ton tflt there is no sign of any waning in the conflicts being fought in the eastern battlefront. This line now extends almost north and south from the Roumanian border to the Gulf of Riga, distance of over $50 miles, and there is hardly mile of that tremenduous front where there is no fighting going on.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-09-16

John Zug, assistant engineer for the government road commission of Alaska, is quoted as having said that the bridge across the Menden hall river will be build this fall.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-09-16

Juneau will put tax on the nov ies
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
Of
SEABOARD upon
INSPECTION TRIP

Three gasoline railroad motor cars
of the type used for roadway inspec-
tions, will pull out of Savannah on
Thursday oxer the Alabama division OF
the Seaboard Air Line Railway with
0. r. league, superintendent of the
Alabama division, C. w. Small, divis
ion agent, and number of other Of
ficials who are to go along for the
purpose of inspecting the road as
well as to get in closer acquaintance
ship with the many employees along the
line.
The officials will arrive in Ameri-
Gus Thursday evening, or Friday.
This trip, which is the second to be
taken by officials of the Seaboard since
the adoption of the monthly inspec-
ton trip policy, will probably con-
sumo at least six days. The first trip
which was over the South Carolina
division and which was completed a
few days ago, was made in little over
three days.
In addition to covering thoroughly
the Alabama territory, the party will,
also visit, Columbus, Americus, Fitz-
gerald and Ocilla The end of the trip
will be at Montgomery.
At the present time it is not known
definitely who will accompany Supt
league and Mr., Small on the trip, bu.
it is almost certain that v. C. Tomp-
kins, assistant freight agent of the
Seaboard; M H. Gold, division engi-
neer; D. N. Bacot, trainmaster; M. H
Hatcher, master carpenter; F. G. Rob-
erts, commercial agent of the eSa-
biard at Cordele, and w. B. Haynes
roadmaster, will be among the number
if officials who will start on this In
spection trip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
EIGHT HUNDRED
BALES BROUGHT
T0PN0TCH PRICE
BIG PURCHASE is MADE HERE FOR
s. C. MILLS.

The largest single sale of cotton
made here this season was that of
eight hundred bales made yesterday
evening by Mr.. l.. G. Council at his
warehouse for account of South Car
olina mills. The greater portion OF
this large sale consisted of a lot of
seven hundred bales fancy cotton
which was bought by Mr.. |. J. Kal
mon, local Representative for the Caro-
lima mills. The price ranged from
10 IA cents to 10 ga cents, and rep
resented a sum total of $4,000 paid
for this lot of cotton. Other sales oil
considerable magnitude have been
made here since the price of cotton
doomed, but not of the extent of this
one of 500 bales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
GERMANS AND CAR
STILL MOVING ON
THE EASTERN FRONT

LONDON, Sept. 22-Specials from
Petrograd" agree that the Russians
have withdrawn safely from the Wilma
salient, the strategic value of which
was SO great that the Russian general
stac felt justified in risking some OF
the best troops in an attempt to hold
the fortress until the last moment.
Everything of military value was de-
stroyed. Although the main army is
safe, it is very likely. that the whole
force will escape without heavy
losses.
The cavalry of Field Marshal Won
Hindenberg, which was expected to
complete the encircling movement, is
still held up neal Moolechino and
Wilma.
The flank movements of the Ger
mans on Wilma, Ida and Slomin are
advancing steadily. Prince Leopold's
progress is slower. The army of Field
Marshal Won Mackensen has paused
beyond the Pripet marshes.
If the Russian retreats are stopped
successfully, it must be done within 4
week.
The Semmatvo conference at Mos
COW, as has been predicted, has peti
toned Emperor Nicholas to recall the
Duma, and summon the cabinet as re-
sponsive to the peoples wishes.
Infantry attacks have relieved the
artillery duels on the western front
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
CREMATORY Is
BEING OPERATED,
GREAT SUCCESS

The crematory recently installed by
city council is now being operate
successfully and, it is said, meets all
requirements of the street garbage de
partment. The incinerating plant is
at the west end of Plum street, be-
yond the gas works. Several car
casses of animals, a mule and COW
among them, were thrown into the
furnace yesterday and quickly con
sumed, no odors whatsoever emanating
therefrom. The plant was very great
ly needed, and council was wise in
making the purchase.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
SUBWAY EXPLOSION
KILLS AND INJURIES
SCORES IN GOTHAM

NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-Seven are
dead, over fifty are seriously injured
from a dynamite explosion at the ex
cavation of the new Seventh street
subway, which caused block between
Gath and 25th streets to cave. The
accident engulfed a surface car con
tanning rs passengers, numerous ped
estrians, and over half of the injured
We're women and girls on their way to
work.
The street car remained upright, but
partially buried. Many were badly
crushed. The gas and water mains
We're broken. The police reserves
were called out to take charge of the
terrible scene of killed and mangled
people.
Two fire alarms were sent in to pro-
tect the scene from conflagration, and
fifteen ambulances were on the scene
The police are reported to have TAX
en- five dead out of the destroyed area,
and two of the injured have since died
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
SUPREME CIRCLE
begins ANNUAL
CONVENTION HERE

With 700 representatives in attend
ance, the Supreme Circle, negro fra
ternal organization, opened it's annual
convention last night at the A. M. E
church on Jackson street, north. Many
Georgia cities and towns are repre-
sented at this convention which is
presided over by Supreme Ruler JOS
eph Watson, of Albany. The business
session was opened this morning. Al
the meeting last night the convention
was addressed by Mayor l.. G. CounciI
and City Attorney E. A. Nisbet, on
behalf of the city, both extending tu
the visiting delegates welcome to
Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
FUNERAL RITES
MARKED CLOSE
BEAUTIFUL LIFE
MRS. C. w. LAMAR IS LAID TO REST
HERE.

The funeral of Mrs. Charles w. La
mar was conducted this afternoon at
2:30 o'clock upon arrival of the Cen
trail train from Atlanta, where she
passed away on Monday night. Mem
bers of the family and relatives resid-
ing elsewhere made up the funeral
party, while large concourse OF
sorrowing friends, residents of this
city, for so many years her home,
joined in paying this farewell tribute
to one who in life was so much be-
loved
The pallbearers were Messrs. w. E.
Brown, E. C. Parker, R. L. Mcleod C
J. Sherlock, William Humber and T.
C. Gray.
The funeral services were held at
Oak Grove cemetery, and were con-
Quoted by DR.. J, A. Thomas of First
Methodist church, of which the de-
ceased was for so many years mem
Der.
Many beautiful floral designs COW
cred the casket as it was lowered to its
lnal resting place.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22

SOFIA, Sept. 22-The entente dip
lomats generally recognize their Gauss
as lost, and that Bulgaria is manifest
ing clearly tendency towards the
German powers. This is due to dissat
isfaction of the government at Ser
bias reply in the negotiations for ter
ritoHal concessions in Macedonia and
the conduct of Greece.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
y Y Y " "
= BRYAN TRYING TO
y SELL HOME In TEXAS.

= WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.- 4
= Former Secretary of State Will 4
= liam J. Bryan and President Will 4
= son conferred for two hours this
= morning. Neither would dis 4
= cuss the conference. Bryan talk 4
= ed to the newspaper men casual
= ly for half an hour and asked
y them to help him sell his farm in 4
= Texas. \
y He plans a tour through the
y South and visit to his home at
y Miami. \
4 \ = \ 4 \ 4 4 \ \ \ \ \ \ \
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
Allies Bombarding West.

PARIS, Sept 22-The allies TO
days at the time have been droppine
artillery projectiles every fifty yards
square on the German lines along the
western front.
Heavy calibre guns are sending
storms of shells upon the encamp-
ments of the first reserves.
Official reports from observers anc
photographs by aviators show parts
of the opposing lines have been rem
dered untenable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
WEED FIELDS A MENACE
SHOULD Be CUT DOWN

In the residence sections of Ameri.
Gus the grass and weeds are taking
firm hold along the edges of pave
ments and upon vacant lots, and these
in the interest Of good health, should
be cut down. On the lot at the corner
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
Greek King Summons.

ATHENS, Sept. 22.-On receiving the
news that Bulgaria had ordered a gen
eral mobilization of her troops, King
Constantine summoned to conference
Premier Venizelos and the army gen
eral staff. A cabinet meeting was call
ed later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22

of Lee and Church street, the coffee
weeds have attained height of three
feet. Other localities need cleaning ur
as well.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
Committee Appointed.

After a full and free discussion OF
the proposition, Chairman Glover ap
pointed committee of ten to canvass
for the amount of subscription de.
sired This committee consists OF
Crawford Wheatley, L. G. Council,
Frank Sheffield, John Sheffield, G. +.
Ellis, John w. Shiver, w. M. Jones.
Frank P. Harold, ]. E. Poole, Neon
Buchanan, with President Glover add
ed. This committee will meet at the
Chamber of Commerce upon call, ant
prepare for the important work as.
signed.
And this work is most important for
Americus. With this city as the ter
minus of the road; with the shops To-
Gated here, and the magnificent sectio1
of Sumter to be traversed thus af-
forded railway facilities, conditions
will improve perceptibly, and the
city will be given new impetus n
growth and development.
The committee appointed 70 solicit
subscriptions to the capital stock of
the proposed railway will have a
meeting Thursday night at o'clock a,
the Chamber of Commerce.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
~ =
= PRESIDENT MAY CALL
4 EXTRA SESSION SENATE

r WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.- \
= President Wilson is seriously
\ considering calling an extra ses-@
\ sion of the senate next monrn.
+ He saw Senator Stone who told \
= him that he believed the extra !
= session should be called to con- 4
\ slider executive business. !
y \ = \ \ \ n \ 4 \ \ 4 \ = \
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
VILLA PREPARING TO
STRIKE CARRANZA

y WASHINGTON, D. c., SeSpt. % :
\ The state department advices =
= confirm reports that General Villa :
= is moving troops into Sonora for :
: the evident purpose of attacking :
: the troops of General Carranza. :
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22

This Is verse from the beautiful
song that Charlie D. TiIlman and his
daughter, who is gifted with a full
mellow lyric soprano voice, rendered
as duet at the close of the Tuesday
evening service at the Moore-Tillma1
revival at the First Methodist church.
Every seat was practically taken in
the large auditorium when Mr.. Tillmaa
arose to announce the opening song.
The great throng accompanied by the
large chorus choir which has been or
ganized, entered into the singing with
an earnestness that seems to be in the
whole meeting 1t is remarkable how
quick the crowds have caught the
simple, swinging, convincing songs
that are being used, but then, Charlie
Tillman is a genius in getting folks
to sing.
Arthur Moore was ready for his part
of the service Immediately upon the
close Of the song service. One can
hear on every side remarks about how
well Moore and Tillman yoke up as am
evangelistic team. The sermon Tues
day night was what many think to be
the greatest that Mr.. Moore has deliv
cred thus far. He found his text in
First John, 3rd Chapter and the first
three verses. With mis- soul on fire and
his tongne afiame he held up to the
eager congregation the love of God for
sinners. 1t was a sermon of en-
treaty, of tender appeal and supplica-
ton. He plead with all his hearers t,
put sin behind them and become
Christ's men and women He said il
the course of his sermon, you have
room for everything else, but none for
Christ" ''If some of you were to fal.
fainting On the streets and some
stranger should assist you to your
feet, you would have gratitude enough
to at least say Thank you,' but Jesus
few all the way from the heights of
the glory world to put you back into
the family of God and you have never
stopped to even say Thank YOU"
Service in the Morning.
The morning service was equally as
great in its power and influence. A
large congregation for the day-the
largest Americus has seen for some
time at day service-heard Mr.. Moore
as he spoke for 40 minutes in prayer
Mr.. Tillman sang one of his own com
positions, did You Talk With Jesus;
About It?" These morning services
last for only one hour and it is tho
habit of the evangelist to close
promptly with the striking of the cTocr
The crowds are increasing with ev-
cry service at this remarkable meet
ing. and it is predicted that before the
close of the present week seats will
be at premium, and that the Moore
Tillman meeting will be the first ir
the thought of Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
TEN BUSINESS
MEN WORK FOR
A. H. & T. R. R.

The meeting of business men callel
Tuesday night at the Chamber of
Commerce to consider the building in
TO Americus of the proposed railway
line to Hawkinsville was largely at
tended by representative citizens. 1t
was characterized with the amount
of enthusiasm expected. and the re-
suit was full determination to meet the
requirements necessary and put
Americus on the railway map of Geor-
gia as the western terminus of that
line that promises so much for the de-
velopment of our city and section.
Carr s. Glover, president of the
Mhamber of Commerce, presided, and
Stated succintly the object for which
the meeting was called. In this lat
ter feature he was ably assisted by
E. H. Hyman, secretary-manager who
presented facts and figures, bearir e
upon the proposed enterprise.
The meeting was addressed in turn
by Frank Lanier Crawl. Wheatley, G
R. Ellis, L. G. Council, Lee Allen, D
NJ. Borum and j. S. Morton, secretary
of the Georgia Lumber Co., which is a
strong factor in the profosed new
line which will acord Americus rail
and water route to the sea, with con-
sequent reduced rates of freight.
New Road Necessity.
The trend of remarks made by thu
speakers was that the building of the
road from Hawkinsville, via Una
dilla and Games, was highly essentia,
and that Americus simply could not
afford to let pass the opportunity pre-
sented of securing the desired new out
let at the cost proposed, or at any
other cost, for that matter. The road
is an absolute necessity if Americus
would progress and maintain he
commercial supremacy here, and her
people will responod to the call put
upon them.
It was explained that the Georgia
Lumber Co. has built and is now oper-
ating a railway from Games, Ga, to
Flint river, a distance of ten miles,
and that it is free from debt or in
cunbrance. The company stands t"
secure a charter, bridge Flint river
and extend its present line three miles
into Sumter county in order to reach
timbered lands owned by said com
pany.
This extension will be made in any
eventuality, whether or not the road is
LATER extended on fifteen miles t"
mericus. Should it not be extende1
Americus would suffer the loss of the
fine trade of that section which is now
hers
Probable Cost of Railway.
The Georgia Lumber Co. can readily
sncnre the money required for extend
ing the main line of the proposed road
90 Anne -icus and the sum asked OF
+his city-S60 000-to be expended in
the purchase of equipment, and in the
building of depots, section houses and
sid;ngs The city is also to give
donot and yard lands near the north
scd Of Cotton avenue, at which point
,bo new line will enter Americus. The
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
BULGARIA MOVES
AS ON VERGE Of
ENTRY INTO WAR

SOFIA, Sept. 22.-Bulgaria is ap-
parently on the verge of W ar. The mil
itary authorities have taken possession
of the railways. All ordinary traffic
has been stopped. The people gener-
ally believe that hostilities are immi-
nent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
Ms SAY NO
TORPEDO WAS USED

y AMSTERDAM, Sept. 22.-Semi-
= official statements from Berlin
= say the admiralty after an lnves-
= tigation declares that no German
torpedo boat attacked the steam
= ship Hesperian.
J. l. 4 \ l. \ \ l. l. l. l. b l. l.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
REVIVAL MEET Is
GATHERING PACE
AS IT PROCEEDS

(BY A SPECIAL WRITER.)
Once l wandered far from Jesus
All unmindful of the way.
Yet He sought me all unwearied.
Through the dark and cloudy day.
When He called at last | answered
Now He Keeps me lest I stray"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-22
CITIZENS ARE WORKING FOR new RAILROAD


terms of payment of stock subscrip
tions are satisfactory.
The ten miles of road already in op-
Grafton is standard built, and durine
the past summer many carloads OF
melons, fruit, lumber, fertilizer anG
other classes of freight were handled
by the Georgia Lumber Co. to Games
where it connects with the Atlantsl
Birmingham and Atlantic railway.
Residents of Sumter, east of Amer
icus, have already subscribed $25,00O
to the proposed new line, while plan
ers and others beyond the Flint river
will give literally thereto. Unadilia
and Hawkinsville will subscribe lib
orally as well. With the road operat-
ing into Americus, it could be bonded
for sum amply sufficient to complete
the line to Hawkinsville, where barge
line on the Ocmulgee river would af-
ford Americus the desired freigh.
rates.
The situation was fully discussed by
business men who are expected to, and
who will, put their money into the
enterprise.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-04-02
Excess Trainman Gets Higher
Pay Than Most Other
Employees.

Altoona, Pa, March IL.
Railroad employees In various
branches of the service are giving
close attention to the relative com.
pensation of men in the different ser.
vices as compared to the trainmen.
With few exceptions, the average pay
OF the brakemen, of whom about n
In ten has a job only because he is
forced upon the railroads by the Full
Crew-"Excess Mar Crew'-Laws, Is
higher than that of brother-employes.
Some actual figures covering the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company pay
roll for the year ended June 80 last
show a total Of $101, 1872, 1856 paid to
110,686 officers and other employees.
That made a daily average of 1882.
The average daily pay of the train.
man was $40.
The only classes of employees aver.
aging higher pay than trainmen, OF
whom there were 10,419, were officers,
enginemen, conductors, firemen and
machinists. Station agents averaged
1901 per day; other station men,
$2.18; carpenters, 1903; shopmen,
other than machinists, $2.70; section
foremen, $3.50; other track men,
$1.77; telegraph operators and dis
~patchers, $3.50; switch tenders and
watchmen, $2.02, and Office clerks,
1888.
OF the total wage distribution by
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
during the period, the trainmen, other
than engineers, iremen and conduc.
tors, received $40, 7O4,43O. Among en-
gineers, fremen and conductors, the
opinion is almost universally express
ed in private that there is no occa
sion for the extra men put on passen.
ger and freight trains by the Full
Crew Law and that it should be re-
pealed in the best interests, not only
of the public and the railroads, but
OF the whole body of railroad en-
ployes.
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-04-02
Philadelphia. March "a.


John McClintock, a Representative
from Philadelphia, in reply to q con.
stituent who asked him to vote for
repeal of the Full Crew Law, wrote
as follows:
81 desire to ask If you think 1t is
right to legislate out of employment
men who are now in the employ of
the railroads, whose wages aggregate
100000 especially at this time,
when there is so much idleness?"
This question brought a rejoinder
as follows:
Replying to your letter of March
10, my answer would be, first, that
there was no reason nor right In
legislating into jobs some 2400 excess
trainmen o employed on railroads
In Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Second, it is automatic that en-
ployment to be Of the largest eco
nomic advantage and for the greatest
good of all, must be productive or
useful in character. These excess
trainmen get some $2,O00,O 900 a year,
but do nothing which adds either to
the safety or efficiency of train oper-
alton.
"Obliged by law to employ these
men, the railroads virtually are com
PEELED to squandeE $2,000,0 900 which
they would otherwise have to expend
for useful purposes. So expended, 1t
would provide productive work for
To- unemployed men and women In
other lines. They would get the
money for services of value"
The Penn's Grove record., 1915-04-02
DIR. Reed Retires

Rev. George Edward Reed, former
pres ident OF Dickinson College, at Carl
isle, Pa, who has been pastor of Grace
M. E. Church, Wilmington, for the past
three years, has retired from the min
istry and will make his home in Harris
burg, Pa, where he owns a home. His
son, George L. Reed, an attorney, resides
there.
In his farewell address last Sunday
night among the other things he said,
Il have felt it my duty that | belonged
to the city as much as to the church, and
in my belief l have joined all sorts of
organizati ons- civic and philanthropic-
and have lent my interest to them. !
think a minister ought TO be a citizen az
we'll as a minister of the church, where
he breaches, and as q citizen he should
take an interest in the affairs OF the COM
munity where he lives. Some may have
thought | did too much in that direction
but / feel glad that l have had the oppor-
tunity OF serving the community and o.
preaching the gospel in this church. /
have appreciated the cooperation of the
men and women Of this church and have
meyer heard a word Of unkindness or fric-
ton of any kind in all the time 1 have
been your pastor.