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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
WHEATLEY SAYS
He BACKS WHAT
He HAS STATED

Crawford Wheatley, prominent cit-
lzen Of Americus and well known Geov-
slan, was the central figure on which
the attack on William ]. Harris, q
member Of the federal trade commits
sion, was made in the United states
Senate yesterday by Senator Newlands.
Of Nevada.
When in Washington several dayx
ago Mr.. Wheatley casually stated that
William ]. Harris was the strongest
Georgian in Washington today, and
pointed to his wonderful ability during
the Macon convention.
Mr.. Wheatley was shown the dis
patches concerning the senate attack.
and stated that he was ready to back
what he had sasS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
ALL SENIORS WIN
THEIR DIPLOMAS

Examinations for the Seniors of the
Americus High school have been con-
cluded, and it is announced that there
were none failing to come up to the re-
quired standard. This is especially
gratifying, because in class as large
as the present one, it was feared that
there might be found few who could
not buck the hard problems given, but
happily all come through the grill un
scathed, except for a fe wnigbts' sleep
lost studying. Therefore, the class Of
afty-six all graduate, and it forms the
largest on record.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
(BY JOHN CoRRIGANA

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 19-Sen-
ator Thomas w Hardwick, in the seq
ate today. denied that William J. Har-
ris, of the federal trade commission.
vas any more OF prominent figure ae
the democratic convention in Macon
than one of a hundred other DEM
Gratis from as many counties.
The discussion came up when Sena-
tor Newlands put into the Congress
sional Record statement made by
Crawford Wheatley, one of the dele
gates-at-large to the national conven--
ticn, who was on a visit here recently.
that Mr. Harris was prominent figure
at the convention and was now the
dominant power in state politics."
Senator Newlands said he wished ta
call attention to what he termed "the
impropriety of member of the federal
trade commission attending and at
tempting to influence a political con-
vention.'
When asked about the discussion IN
tie senate, Mr.. Harris said ne was not
delegate to the convention.
4 had some business matters I'm
Cedartown to look after and went from
there to the state convention to sec
my friends from over the state, as any
democrat had right to do. and as
always expect to do" said Mr.. Harris.
Senator Hardwick secured the floor
at the conclusion of Mr.. Newlands'
statement. and denied the statement
that Mr.. Harris had dominated the
state convention Explaining his own
failure to address the convention, Sem
ator Hardwick said that owing to the
late hour at which the convention an
ished its work, he and Governor
Harris sent word by the COMMITTEES
which invited them to speak that theE
did not care to do so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
FOURTH Of JULY
ON
FOR THIS CITY

Americus will celebrate the Fourth
OF July in gala fashion
This was decided at a meeting of the
Retail Merchants association of Amer
icus, and plans have been put on foot
to bring a successful elimination to a
day of grandeur on the Fourth of July.
1t is planned to secure flying ma
chine, and this feature alone will
bring thousands of people to the city.
Ford Day will be a feature event
with hundreds OF these celebrated cars
making their way to Americus.
Baseball games will be played and
two brass bands will furnish the music
for the day.
Americus we'll remembers her grand
event of last year, and it is expected
that the approaching celebration will
even surpass that staged last year.
No Closing on Thursdays.
1t is not likely that the stores of the
city will close on Thursday at noon,
as was the custom last year. The mat
ter is being discussed, but from the
trend of opinion, it does not seem as
if the stores will close.
The banks of the city have already
signed an agreement to begin closing
Thursdays at noon, effective May 18th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
BAPTIST WORKED
TO WIPE DEBT Of
MISSIONS AWAY

ASHEVILLE, N. c., May 19.-The
delegates forming the Southern Baptist
convention in session here today faced
the task of making good the conven-
ton own promise, made last night, to
remove the foreign mission debt
amounting to approximately $180,000,
before the day is over. The stand that
this debt should be wiped out, was as
sumed by the convention after a ses-
sion lasting until after midnight! Sand
presided over by DR.. Lansing Burrows,
D. D., president of the convention.
Following adoption of tn eresolution
tC wipe out the foreign mission debt
last night $4,000 was pledged by the
delegates attending the convention, in
cluding two beautiful diamond rings
and costly diamond brooche contrib
uted by Baptist ladies, who are enthus-
iastic in their efforts to see the debt
discharged. Committees are at work
today securing pledges sufficient to
raise the 100000 needed, and it Is
believed by leading churchmen here
that they will be successful.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
MASS MEETING FOR
ELECTRIC RATES ON

The citizens mass meeting called by
Many Citizens" will be held at the
courthouse Friday night at 8 o'clock.
The date was changed because of con-
flict with an entertainment at the Third
District A. & N. College.
The meeting is the subject of COM
ment throughout the city, especially in
view of the proposed increase in rates
petitioned by the Americus Public Ser
vice Co. The petition will be heard be
fore the railroad commission of Geor-
gia in Atlanta on May 23d.
The matter is vitally interesting to
every citizen of Americus, and it ia
expected that the meeting tonight will
hterpose opposition to the raising OF
the rates.
The following statement is made on
circulars issued concerning the meet
ing: The proposed raise in rates for
electricity will be discussed, and soma
preparations to protest against same
will be made, if it is shown that the
PEOPLE are interested and opposed 10
additional burdens to the load of tax
alton already too heavy
Remember the day and hour. Be on
hand and join in the discussion"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
OGLETHORPE SCHOOL
RELATION IS UP.

OLANDO, Fla, May 19.-The rela-
t,onship of Oglethorpe University and
the Southern Presbyterian church will
be decided by an ad interim committee
appointed by the church general as
sembly today.
The committee on woman's work in
the church today presented majority
aad minority reports to the assembly.
The majority report holds to mans
leadership, citing the scriptures to sus-
tain this position, while the minority
hclds that If women have the right to
work as missionaries then they should
be allowed to preach in the churches.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
.AUSTR|ANS TAKE
Of F { NS|VE On
F RON I

Although the Austrian offensive on
the Italian front is meeting with sitter
resistance than at the outset ground is
still being wrested from the Italians.
who, according to unofficial reports,
have BEEN pushed back as much as
FIVE miles in some places. The main
line of attack in southern Tyrol, where
the recent near approach of the Ital-
ians to Rovereto threatened this key
position in Trent, Vienna officially re-
ports the advance has worked into Ital-
ian territory as far as Contabella.
which point has been taken by the Aus,
trians. Counter attacks by the Italians
in that sector have failed to win back
any territory, Vienna reports.
There is notable fighting in progress
around Verdun today. The Germans,
throwing two divisions of fresh troops.
attacked the French early today and
obtained footing near Hill 207, ac-
cording to French admissions. Other
attacks, the French say, were all re.
pulsed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
SEABOARD WILL IMPROVE
ITS PASSENGER STATION

.Anent the proposed improvements a.
the Central of Georgia passenger sta
ton in Americus, it develops also that
the Seaboard Air Line will build at
once ccmmodious shed over their
station tracks here. This shed will
be of umbrella design, two hundred
ard ten feet long, it's length being
ample to permit every car of trains
operated on that line to be drawn un-
der the ewes of the structure. The
shed will be so constructed as to con-
meet with the roof of the depot main
building and passengers entering or
leaving cars will be fully protected
from rain.
Other improvements to be made at
;he Seaboard station include the lay
ing Of a concrete walk underneath the
new train shed, to extend its entire
le,.gtn ard between the trains as we'll
Tie present depot building will be
painted inside and out, and minor al
teratlcrs in accommodations maintain
ed 'or tnc travelling public will also be
made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19


Young Rockwell with his brother,
P&ul, left Atlanta year ago to enter
the French service and both have seen
extensive service in the ranks in north
ern France. His brother vas report
ed some time ago as having sustained
bIlelt wounds while fighting in the
trenches, and nothing had been heard
from Kitten Rockwell in more than six
weeks until today's Associated Press
dispatches brought news of his bril-
liant exploit in bringing down an, enc
my aeroplane today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
EIarish BOmbarded.

LONDON, May 19.-British warships
and aeroplanes have bombarded the
town of Elarish, in Egypt, near the
border of Palestine, and it is believed
the fort there was destroyed, says an
official announcement. Elarish is an
Ottoman town on the Turkish line of
communications between Syria and
Egypt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
MRS. FANNIE AOD|E
DIES At HOME IN PLAINS

Mrs. Fannie Addy, IS years old, died
at the home OF her daughter, Mrs. Burr
Wise, Thursday night, at Plains.
Mrs. Addy was one among the oldest
citizens of the county, and highly es-
teemed by all who knew her. She was
loved by all for her many noble traits
OF character. She was a devOut
Christian worker, doing at all times
for the good Of the church and hui
manity AS a member of the Lutheran
church, she was prominent in its af-
fairs.
Two daughters and one son survive
her, Mrs. Burr Wise, of Plains; Mrs
Camilla Wise, of Plains, and PHILLIP
Addy, of Plains Mrs. L. Ivey, Of fhis
city, is a grand daughter.
Funeral services and interment wiz
take place today at Plains.
The Times Recorder joins the many
f.iends and relatives in sincere CON
Idolenoe to the bereaved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
GEORGIA NURSES.
WILL HOLD THEIR
1877 MEET HERE

The Georgia Association of Graduate
Nurses will meet in Americus in 1917.
The invitation of this was accepted
ard Americus will be proud hosts of
several hundred nurses who will at
tend the annual meeting.
The new officers are: Miss C. L.
Ransom, Augusta, president; Miss An
ia Dozier, Augusta, vice president;
Miss Bertha Whatley, Augusta, secre-
tary; Miss Elizabeth Thomas, Augusta,
treasurer; Mrs. Alstyne D. Thorpe, Au-
gusta, corresponding secretary.
The tenth annual meeting of the
Georgia Association of Graduate
Nurses was in session in Macon
The present convention had the largest
attendance in the history of the or
ganization, and nurses all over the
state attended the session in the
Central City. Convention headquar-
ters were at the Hotel Dempsey, and
tie sessions were held in the hotel
auditorium. Miss Alberta Dozier was
president of the association, which in
cludes within its membership many of
the prominent graduate nurses in the
state.
Secretary E. H. Hyman, of the Amer
icus and Sumter County Chamber of
Commerce, in behalf of that organiza-
tion has invited the association to
hold it's 1917 convention in Americas,
The Convention City" Secretary Hy-
mans telegram of invitation to the as
sociation, sent late Thursday after
noon, reads:
Miss Alberta Dozier, President Geor-
gia Association of. Graduate
Nurses, Hotel Dempsey Auditor
ium, Macon, Ga.
,Americus invites your association to
be our guests in nineteen seventeen.
Come to the one city that has a most
beautiful hospital, owned, built and
managed by women, and is free of debt.
We pledge you the greatest time of
your life if you will accept our hospi-
taiity. The latch string hangs on the
outside, imploring you to come and be
our guests. You will remember that
in nineteen eleven you elected me an
honorary member of your association.
Now, / am seeking to entertain you
with the best in the land and to have
you meet with your honorary member.
E. H. HYMAN,
Secretary Manager, Americus and
Sumter County Chamber of Com
merce
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
MAYOR MITCHELL
CHARGES SENATOR

NEW YORK, May 19.-Mayor
Mitchell, in a statement issued today,
charged Senator Thompson, chairman
Of the legislative committee, investigat-
ing wire tapping activities of the po-
lice. with 'treachery to the United
States"
The statement was prompted by the
attempt Of the committee to investigate
the tapping of telephones to the muni-
tions dealing firm of Seymour & Sey-
mour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
|. W. CURTIS
At PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

There will be preaching at the Pres
byterian church on Jackson street next
Sunday, both morning and evening.
Rev. l.. w. Curtis, a Presbyterian
evangelist, will conduct both services.
A full congregation is urged to be
present, as the matter of calling a
minister to serve the church regular
ly will in all probability be taken up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
Submarine Controversy Ended.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 49,
Germany considers the submarine CON
troversy with the United States ended
and will not reply to the latest Amer
lean note, according to confidential in
formation reaching the state depart
ment today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
ANIMALS LATE IN
COMING TO THE SCHOOL

Owing to some unavoidable delay, the
High school ANNALS which were ex-
pected Friday, were not received, but
they will be here some time next
week. The annual this year is the
most expensive, and said to be the best
ever produced by the Americas High
school, and its appearance is anxiously
awaited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
2 =
y "GAG RULE" TO GOVERN \
= COMING G. o. P. MEETING \

= CHICAGO, May 19.-The fact =
= that at least sixteen names are 4
4 to be presented to the republican \
convention for consideration as =
\ presidential nominee of the party \
= has resulted in a movement to 4
y cut short all nominating and sec =
= onding speeches. Such rule is 4
= considered by party leaders to be 4
4 necessary if the convention is to \
= conclude its sessions within four \
\ days. \
y \ \ 4 \ \ 4 \ 4 \ + \ T. + \ =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
EngrOsser Sunk hy Mine.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 19.-
Three Americans aboard the British
steamer Engrosser, sunk presumably
by a mine, were saved, according to a
despatch to the state department from
the American consul at LaRochelle,
France, early today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
CAPT. FORT RETURNS
FROM j. c. Y. REUNION

Captain James A. Fort, of the Amer
icus Light Infantry, returned this
morning from Birmingham, where he
attended the United Confederate Vet
erans' reunion. Captain Fort is on the
staff of Governor Nat e. Harris, and
accompanied the staff to the Alabama
city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
COMMENCEME 7
A. & NJ. COLLEGE
BRILLIANT FETE

Last night marked the closing of the
commencement exercises of the Third
District A. e M. College. Eleven
graduates received their diplomas and
made their exit from this splendid ed
ucational' institution out into the
world of endeavor there to meet the
duties and obligations of life that will
be thrust upon them. That they will
Go this fearlessly and in a manner that
will reflect credit upon the school
from which they go is the belief of
all.
The exercises were most interest
ing, and were attended by large and
appreciative audience, among which
were friends and relatives of the stu
dents from the different counties in
the district.
The speech of Hon. Walter NJ. Steed
to the graduating class was a gem IN
thought, and very forceful in its de-
livery. He placed particular stress
upon the duty of young manhood and
womanhood as it effects the civic bust
ness and social life of the country.
From beginning to end his speech rang
true, with sound and wholesome ad-
vice to the young graduates.
The essays and speeches delivered
Ey the members of the class were ex-
cellent, and showed careful study in
their preparation and painstaking care
Oh the part of the teachers.
Prof. ]. NJ. Collum in a most pleas
ing manner presented to each member
the of class the well-earned diploma
bidding each God speed as they go out
from the school to meet life's duties
aid obligations.
The annual alumnae banquet will be
held tonight, and large number of
the graduating students of the institu-
ton are expected to be present.
Thus will end the 1916 commence
ment exercises of the Third District A.
& M. college, the most successful in
the history of the school.
The es-Recorder on behalf of the
people and for itself congratulates,
every member of the school manage
ment and its pupils in whatever capac-
ity, upon the great good that is being
accomplished
Those composing the graduating
class this year are: Misses Dora
Dockweiler and Susie Collum; Messrs
Logan Carlyle Buchanan, Robert Sa
Logan Carlyle Buchanan, Robert
Sampson English, Jr., Otis Walton
Hardison, Grover Cleveland Harris,
William Donald Hughes, Theon Wade
Johnson, Hollis Smith Kezar, Richard
Hillyer Swinson and Herschel Ray
Woods.
officers of the class: Hollis S.sKezar,
president; H. R. Woods, vice president;
Miss Dora Docksweiler, secretary
treasurer.
Glass Motto Labor conquerors all
things" Glass colors> are purple and
orange. while the class flower is a
white rose.
nmnasan MRETnIlTn1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
FRANK SHEFFIELD HAS
A SPRAINED ANKLE

The many friends of Frank Sheffield,
of the Bank of Commerce, will regret
to learn that he is confined to his home
because Of sprained ankle, which he
received while outing at Wells Mil,
with a fishing party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
ATLANTA. BOY IS
HERO IN TILE
Of AIR MACHINES

PARIS, May 19.-Corporal Kitten
Rockwell, native of Atlanta, Ca, U.
s. A, and attached to the American fly
ing corps of the French army attacked
and brought down German aeroplane
near Hartmann's Weilerkopf today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19
= SECURING COUNTRY AROUND 4
= GIRARD FOR BOOZE TODAY

= GIRARD, Aa., May 19.-State '
= deputies raiding for liquor here =
+ today sent eight automobiles load \
= ed with men into the country =
! where 1t is believed large quanti- =
: ties of whiskey are still stored. =
I Two Companies Of militia re- y
7 main On duty today. but there y
: has been no disorder reported =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-19

The es-Recorder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District with Associated Press
service
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-01

in the hard coal fields. What the
amount of the increase will be will not
be known until the details of the new
agreement have been worked out.
New freight rates on anthracite coal
will have to be figured in the proposed
increased prices. A readjustment of
freight rates from the PENNSYLVANIA
mines TO New York and New Jersey
points went into effect April 1 and re-
auctions of freight rates to Philadel-
phia and other Pennsylvania points
are being fought out in state courts.
S. d. Warriner, president of the
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company,
chairman of the operators general con-
ference committee, said the new agree
ment would amount to a general in
crease of slightly more than 10 per
cent. or between $10.000,000 and
$12, 100000 a year.
The general committee of the an
thracite operators met here to-day,
heard the reports of its subcommittee
which negotiated the agreement, and
formally ratified the new wage scale.
The three district boards of the miners
were to meet in New York to act on
the agreement and then report to the
anthracite convention at Pottsville,
Pa. tomorrow for final action.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-01
Mine Leaders Believe
New Agreement Will Be
ADOPTED at Pottsuille
By Associated Press

New York, May l. - Leaders of
the UniteI Mine Workers of America
said they believed the agreement con-
ceTning the wages and hours of work
in the anthracite coal fields would be
adopted by the tri-district board rep
resenting the miners in session here
to-day.
The terms of the agreement will be
submitted to a convention of the
n iners of districts Nos. l, : and at
Pottsville, Pa, tomorrow regardless
of the action of the miners repre-
sentatives here. 1t is estimated that
the compact will add $9,000,000 to
the earnings of 176, 900 men and boys
in the coal fields during the four years
in which it will be in operation. The
miners declare they are greatly
pleased by the concessions they have
obtained. An eight-hour day, in
creases OF three to seven per cent in
wages and formal recognition of the
union. but without the closed shops
or the "checkoh' system are the
main features of the agreement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-01
Lad Killed by Auto
to Be Buried Tomorrow

As he was going home from a pic
ture show Saturday night 9-year-old
Victor Strine was run over and killed
at the corner of Thirteenth and Mar
ket streets by an automobile driven
by Lewis Russ. ice cream manufac-
turer at 1541 Walnut street.
The accident happened about .
o clock. Mr.. Russ was driving slowly
down Market street. As he reached
the corner young Strine ran out from
behind an eastbound trolley car di-
rectly in the path of the automobile.
MIR. Russ rushed TO the Harrisburg
Hospital with the lad and he was
conscious and told his name and where
he lived.
His parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. W.
Strine. 1543 Vernon street. were i'm
mediately summoned. but arrived too
late. The child died ten minutes after
reaching the hospital, death being due
to internal injuries.
Mr.. Russ offered to give himself up
to the police. but Coroner Eckinger.
upon making an investigation, de-
clared the accident unavoidable.
Funeral services will be held from
the home tomorrow afternoon at
o o'clock, the Rev. DR.. Clayton A.
Smucker officiating. His little play
mates will attend the funeral. Burial
will he made in the East Harrisburg
Cemetery.