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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03
INTEREST AROUSED
IN RIFLE PRACTICE
THROUGH THE UNION

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. Re-
ports reaching here from all parts of
the country show an awakened in
terest in rife practice among civilians
as a part of the program of national
defense. Under the law passed by Con-
gress two years ago ten or more civ
ilians in any locality can organize a
rifle club under War Department rules
and on affiliation with the National
Rifle Association of America, which CO.
operates with the Government in pro-
noting rifle training, receive a free is
sue of rifles and ammunition at the
ratio of one rifle for each five club
members and 100 rounds of ammuni,
ton per member per year. At present
there are about 700 such rifle clubs
organized in practically every State,
and inquiries reach Washington by the
dozens daily for information as to org
anizing new clubs.
The National Rifle Association i1
bending every effort to increase the
plumber of clubs in the country and
offers every encouragement for their
formation. The organization of these
clubs is regarded as a step in the di
rection of national defense.
1t is to be hoped that quite num-
Der of rifle clubs may be represented
by teams at the National Matches
which have been recommended by the
National Board for Promotion of Rifle
Practice for Jacksonville, Florida, be-
ginning October 20 next. Secretary of
War Garrison has not yet acted on the
matter but it is highly probable that he
will approve holding matches this
year. Rifemen throughout the coun-
try were pleased at the action of the
Board in voting for annual matches
instead of holding these competitions
every other year. At the recent meet
ing of the National Rifle Association
the following officers were elected for
1916:
President, Lieut.. Col. VIM. Libbey,
Pdinceton, N. j.; First Vice President,
Rrig. Gen. Fred B. Wood, St. Paul,
Mimi; Second Vice President, Brig.
Gen. Chas. F. Macklin, Annapolis, Mr.:
Third Vice President, Capt. VIM. c..
Harlee, U. S. Marine Corps, Washing
ton, D. c.; Treasurer, 1t Col David
NJ. Flynn, Princeton, N. j.; Secretary,
Major Fred H. Phillips, Jr., Chatta-
nooga, Tenn; additional members of
Executive Committee, Col. S. W. Brrok-
hart, Washington, Iowa; Lieut.. Col. e.
B. Bruch, New York City; Captain
Thomas Holcomb. Jr., U. S. Marine
Corps, Washington, D. c.; First Lieut..
Edgar z. Steever, Sd 18th U. S. Infan-
try, representative of the Assistant
Secretary of War.
Persons interested in the organiza-
ton of rife clubs may procure full
information and descriptive literature
by making application to Major Fred
Fl. Phillips, Jr., Secretary of the Ma
tional Rife Association and Assistant
Recorder fthe National Board, at
V Arlington, D. C.
TRY n WANT ~ i'm the Times. Re.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03
Gov. Harris
Likely To Be
Last Confed.

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 3.-Governor
Nat E. Harris, who is running to
succeed himself, will in all probability
be the last Confederate veteran to oc-
cupy the gubernatoial chair in Geor-
gia and possibly the last to occupy the
chief executive office in any state in
the union.
The governor is actively engaged in
campaign plans, backed by the same
constituency which elected him orig
inally and which is of the opinion to
paraphrase an old proverb. that one
good term deserves another.
Georgia has had numerous Confed-
crate veteran governors, all of whom
have left honored names and records
for constructive achievement.
Governor Gordon, Governor Colquitt,
Governor Charles J. jenkins, are
among the chief executives chosen
from among the ranks of The men in
grey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03
Keen Faith With YeurssIf.

Success In life means keeping ones
faith with oneself and with ones
friends. 1t means being content to
travel along the path Of Righteousness
In spite of the fact that worldly good
and ease do not lie along that path
Most of all It means ito be honest, to
be kind, to earn little and to srend
little less" aud to take Joy in the
world and to spread happiness and joy
TO all Lear y01
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03
MRS. CHRISTIAN HAS
LEE STREET CLASS

Mrs. R. G. Christian entertained the
Lee Street Bible class at her home on
Church street Wednesday afternoon.
After the interesting meeting, de-
lghtful refreshments wee served. The
membership includes Mrs. Barlow
Council, Mrs. ]. A. Hixon, Mrs. A. G.
Duncan, Mrs. Lucius McClesky, Mrs.
George Adams, Mrs. Dudley Gatewood,
Mrs. H. B. Allen, Mrs. Walter Rylander
and Mrs. R. G. Christian
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03
MISS WHEATLEY ENTERTAINED
MISSION STUDY CLUB.

The Mission Study club of the Bap-
fist church met Thursday morning I'M
der the capable direction of Miss Alice
Wheatley.
The subjects under discussion were
India" and Work of Missionaries in
India" and the History of India" fol-
lowed by an interesting reading from
Stoddard's Lectures on India"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

Homer Mathews, formerly with the
Glover Grocery Co.. was business
visitor here Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

1t pays to have your electrical work
done right. LEVY MORTON co.
th&su
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

Mrs. M. V. Mathews, of Birmingham,
Ala, is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Nc
Tendon at her home on Brown street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

M. c. Simmons and W. e. Cotton
were Two Atlanta visitors here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03


New line DOrineS and Vanities.
A. Daniels, the JeWeler.
J. A. Howell, of Dawson. is in the
city.
W. @. McNally of the Atlanta Jour
nal, was in the city Thursday on bust
ness.
Electrical wiring. We use only the
best material. LEVY-MORTON co.
th&su
Mrs. e. H. Bradley has returned
from visit to her uncle, d. M. Hicks.
at Oglethorpe.
we are not exploiting SALES every
month in the year, and when we do adj
Vertlse clearance, we mean what we
Day ANoLhf >. Bit
). Cheney ,one of Ellaville's attor-
neys, was in the city Thursday. on 1e-
gal business.
When we do your electrical work. we
don't ask for any money until the lob
Is completed and you are satisfied.
LEV A-MohION co. th&su
Asa Tiff came up from Albany We'd
nesday and will be the guest of friends
until Friday, when he will return to
his home in Dougherty.
we take our medicine quick m
closing out our Mems Fine Boyden ana
Regal Shoes, AMI they go at enormous
reductions. We need the room for
other lines. Avail yourself of this
opportunity. ANSLEY'S. S-1r
Mrs. G. w. McBath, Miss Agnes Nc
Bath and Miss Marguerite McBath. left
last night on a visit Of some length to
Tampa, Fla.
Ansley's Stock Clearance Sale be-
gan today. Don't delay availing your
self this opportunity of securing what
ever you want in desirable dry goods.
ladies' ready-to-wear, clothing and ev-
erVtfing in the store at the greatest
price reductions. ANSLEY'S. 31t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

We are not exploiting SALES every
month in the year, and when we do ad-
Vertise clearance, we mean what we
say. ANSLEY'S. Sit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

l.. A. Morgan went up to Montezuma
Thursday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

Mrs q. H. Bradley has returned
from visit to her uncle, d. M. Hicks,
at Oglethorpe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

L have few umbrellas left over
will sell at sacrifice. ThOs. L. Bell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

Electrical wiring. We use only the
best material. LEVY-MORTON co.
th&su
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

). Cheney ,one of Ellaville's attor-
neys' was in the city Thursday, on le-
gal business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

we are not exploiting SALES every
month in the year, and when we do adj
Vertise clearance, we mean what we
'''' ANohhf >. Bit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

w. G. McNally of the Atlanta Jour
nal was in the city Thursday on bust
pess.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Our Public Gin will be closed after
February 9Th.
31-4t AMERICUS OIL co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03


L have few umbrellas left over;
will sell at a sacrifice. ThOs. L. Bell
Mrs. NJ. V. Mathews, of Birmingham,
Ala, is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Nc
Tendon at her home on Brown street.
Homer Mathews, formerly with the
Glover Grocery Co.. was a business
visitor here Wednesday,
1t pays to have your electrical work
done right. LEVY-MORTON co.
th&su
M. C. Simmons and W. e. Cotton
were Two Atlanta visitors here today.
l.. A. Morgan went up to Montezuma
Thursday afternoon.
We are not exploiting SALES every
month in the year, and when we do adj
vertise clearance, we mean what we
say. ANSLEY'S. Sit
Judge Ware G. Martin, of Leesburg
was in the city Wednesday afternoon
Mrs T. j. Stovall returned today to
her home at College Park, after de-
lightful visit to Mrs w. j Thornton,
on College street.
David Jennings, of Plains, is in the
city on important business.
We take our medicine quick on
closing out our Mems Fine Boyden and
Regal Shoes and they go at enormous
reductions. We need the room for
other lines. Avail yourself of this
opportunity. ANSLEY'S. BIT
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Our Public Gin will be closed after
February 9Th.
31-4t AMERICUS OIL co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

New line DOrines and Vanities, s
A. Daniels, the JeweIer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

When we do your electrical work, we
don't ask for any money until the lob
Is completed and you are satisfied
LEV -monIoN CO. th&su
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

Mrs. G. w. McBath, Miss Agnes Nc
Bath and Miss Marguerite McBath, left
last night on visit of some length to
Tampa, Fla.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

Judge Ware G. Martin, of Leesburg
was in the city Wednesday afternoon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

}. A Howell, of Dawson, is in the
city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

Mrs T. j. Stovall returned today tc
her home at College Park, after de-
lightful visit to Mrs. w. j Thornton
on College street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-03

Asa lift came up from Albany We'd
nesday and will be the guest of friends
until Friday, when he will return to
his home in Dougherty.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-21

line again unless the de facto Govern
ment permitted raiders to assemble In
such forces in Mexico that a strong
expedition was necessary to prevent a
serious attack.
Army officials believe that the Amer
lean expeditionary force soon will be
moving toward the border, regardless
Of the turn events may take at Allan
tic City.
Americans Escape Parral
OHcial advices from the border to-
day indicated that all of the Amer
leans at Parral had made their escape
end will soon arrive in Nogales, Ariz
The advices indicate that the villa
forces are not in actual possession of
Parral, Jiminez or any of the other
towns in that region which border re-
ports have said they control. The fate
Of the Chinese and other foreigners
besides Americans in the vicinity
where the bandits are active is not
known definitely, and 1t is believed
several Chinese might have been kill
cd.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-21
BRYAN SAYS HE Is NOT YET DEAD
POLITICALLY

Indianapolis, Ind, November 10
William Jennings Bryan in addressing
the National w. c. T. u. convention
here today, said he was not dead
politically, but asserted he is "in poll
tics with both feet" He said he was in
favor of national prohibition.
Il love my party, and because of my
love for it, hope and feel that it will
be dry Democracy" said Mr.. Bryan
lie said further that In spite OF his de-
sire to see national prohibition come
through Democratic influence, his
prayers for a saloonless nation. extend
cd beyond party lines and that he
would not necessarily await the tri-
umph of the prohibition cause through
the Democratic party, but would well
come a dry nation through the Repub-
lican party. He also asserted the trend
of circumstances OF the last few years
were such that he was hopeful Of a
constitutional amendment perhaps as
soon as 1920,
The convention sermon was deliy-
cred In the afternoon by Mrs. Stella b.
Irvine, OF Riverside. Cal, who asserted
the liquor trafic is doomed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-21
Report UnfOunded

Washington, November 19-It is as.
sumed in official circles here that
Austrian discussion of the prospects
of peace by President Wilson is based
upon some unfounded rumor reaching
Vienna or upon misinterpretation Of
one of the Presidents speeches during
the campaign advocating a world
league for peace to make another such
war as that now raging in Europe i'm
possible.
The President, it is understood, has
not changed his opinion that any ac-
ton by him, at the present stage oil
the European conflict would be ILL.,
timed and futile unless the belliger-
cnt nations indicated that it would be
welcomed and 1t is stated authorita-
lively that no immediate step is IN
contemplation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-21
HOBSON PREDICTS GAIN FOR DRYS
IN HOUSE - BELIEVE OHIO
WILL ENTER PROHIBITION
RANKS.

Portsmouth, Ohio, November 10 -
Captain Richmond P. Hobson address,
ed a meeting here today in the interest
of the dry cause, advertised as the
opening gun in Ohio for the cause of
nation prohibition. Judge A. 2. Blair
presided.
Hobson predicted gain for the drys
in the complexion of the newly elected
National House of Representatives, but
did not claim the necessary two thirds
vote for submission of the Hobson
amendment. However, he asserted that
40 States Legislatures are dry and
that the "a states necessary to propose
the amendment would be forthcoming
should the next Congress fail to act.
This would be the first time in the
country's history, he said, constitu-
tional amendment had been so pro-
posed. Failure of either emthod, the
speaker said, would make national
prohibition the paramount issue of the
1920 national campaign.
Both Hobson and Blair predicted
Ohio would go dry next fall. IntroN
ducing Hobson, Judge Blair quoted
twice from Sundays Enquirer to prove
his connection that the tendency of the
times favors the dry cause. He allud
ell to Bryan's indianapolis speech COM
mending prohibition to the Democratic
PARTY, and again to The EnQuirer's
weekly Kentucky letter in which a wet
and dry election is forecast for that
state next year.
Hobson disagreed with the Bryan
plan to have national prohibition come
although espousal of the dry cause by
the Democrats, but said it would be
brought by joint action of the two
older parties, two thirds of each Of
which he claimed are dry.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-21

Arizona has an eight-hour day for
workers in electric light and powder
plants.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-21
KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS URGED
BY CALEB POWERS TO TAKE
STAND FOR PROHIBITION

Washington, November 10 49, In a
statement given out here today Repre-
sentative Caleb Powers, of Kentucky
who was reelected TO Congress No
vember Z, calls upon the Republicans
Of that state to make statewide prohi-
bition their rallying cry in next years
campaign.
The statement is as follows: There
Is fight to the death in the Demo-
cratic party in Kentucky between the
wet and the dry forces. The Republi-
cans cannot afford to take the immoral
side Of moral issue. The race for
United States Senator takes place in
Kentucky next year. If the Republi-
cans next spring, in their State con-
vention, will take stand for statewide
prohibition, and il United States Sen
ator is nominated thereon, the Republi-
cans ought to carry the State next fall.
/ base this conclusion on the idea that
the machinery of the Democratic party
in the state is doubtless will nominate
a wet candidate for the United States
Senate"
+. p. Morrow, of Somerset, who made
the race for Governor against A. O.
Stanley. is being mentioned for the
Senator nomination, but It is probable
he will run again for Governor as the
general opinion among Kentucky Re-
publican leaders is that he is most
available for that raco
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-21
FLIGHT RECORD MADE BY WOMAN
MISS RUTH LAW FLIES FROM
CHICAGO TO HORNELL, N.
Y, WITHOUT STOP

Binghampton, ~ Y, November 10
Attempting a nonstop flight from
Chicago to New York, Miss Ruth Law,
guiding a Curtiss biplane of the mill
tary scout type, shattered all Ameri-
can long distance aviation records for
a single flight today, when she few
from Chicago to Hornell, N. v, a
distance by railroad of about $50
miles, lettering by about 100 miles
the record made by Victor Carlsrom
November 2.
A delayed start and a cross wind
that cut down her speed and forced
her to rescend to replenish the gaso-
line supply, were responsible for her
failure to reach New York City, Miss
Law said after her arrival at Bing-
hampton this afternoon at 1920 o'clock
Previously to today, Miss Law never
made a single fight longer than
twenty-five miles.
Miss Law covered a distance of
about 1856 miles in six hours and fifty
minutes, time being deducted for the
descent at Hornell. The first ee2
miles, the distance by rail between
Chicago and Hornell was made with
cut stop.
Miss Law left Chicago at S:25
o'clock this morning, Eastern time
At the outset of her flight strong
wind blew toward the East. Aided by
this she made an average speed of
100 miles an hour at an altitude of
about 5000 feet. During the last 200
miles, before the stop at Hornell, p
sharp cross wind blew, with the re-
suit that her gasoline tank was soon
to empty. She glided into Hornell at
2:07 o'clock this afternoon.
After replenishing her supply Of
gasoline Miss Law flew the remaining
III miles to Binghampton without
mishap. Here darkness overlook her
and she was forced to descend. She
intends to continue to New York to-
morrow morning, making the start at
Z o'clock
Miss Laws experience has been
gained wholly in short exhibition
flights. Her fight today was held I'M
der the auspices of the Aero Club of
America.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-21
AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedford's Black Draught.

McDuff, va suffered for several
years." says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, oil
his place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me 10 try
Thedfofd's Black-Draught, which ! did,
md found il to be the best family medi.
Inc for young and old.
keep Black Draught on hand all the
ime now, and when my children feel a
title Dad, they ask me for a dose, and il
Toes them more good than any medicine
hey ever tired.
We never have long spell Of sick
Tess in our family, since we commenced
lsing Black Draught."
Thediord's Black Draught Is purely
'rgetabe, and has been found to regu
ale weak stomachs, aid digestion, re.
icve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
'csdache, sick stomach, and similar
ympioms.
II has been in constant use for more
ran 10 years, and has b nefited more
ian million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
lack Draught. Price only 25c. Get ?
'ctape TODAY. &C i2e
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-21
AUSTRIA DOUBTS
The Changes Of Peace Overture-vlen.
ma Interested, However In Reports
Of Wilson Plan and willing to
Treat for Agreement-En.
tente Position Is Urged
As Obstacle.

Vienna, November II, via London,
November 19-Interest in the an
ncuncement received in Vienna that
President Wilson intends to take con-
crete action in behalf of peace, con-
tinues undated, though in many Aus
trian circles the view is held that the
attitude of entente powers will render
Mr.. Wilson's good offices futile.
II is argued in government circles
and in the press that so long as the
entente nations adhere to the program
recently reiterated by Premier AS
Guith and Viscount GreyIthere is real
ly no occasion for Austria-Hungary to
show great intente government Of
ficials asserted that the war obpectives
were not discussable.
This aspect, it is pointed out in gov
eminent circles, could be changed
only by a readiness of the entent to
proceed from quite different base
With the entente willing to discuss
peace on terms of the re-establishment
of pre-war conditions, so modified as
to take into account the Central Pow
ers' interests that have suffered
Austria-Hungary's attitude might be
expected to change.
Intente Position Attacked
AS the matter stands. certain gov
eminent circles hold that little can be
gained by declaring a readiness to
meet the entent on a peace prelimi-
nary so long as the entente has failed
to indicate that II would be content
with much less than shown in the re-
cent speeches made in London. 1t is
felt by Austrian officials that the ac-
ceptance of an invitation for such a
conference with the entente holding off
for a program which is little short
OF the total humiliation of the Central
Pc" ers and their allies, would be
equal TO acknowledgment that the Cen
trail Powers were ready to secure
peace on any terms
While President Wilson's good in
t"ntions are not doubted in the least
and while his offer might be accepted
gladly, it is pointed out that the En-
tentc Powers would gain undue and
unjustified encouragement if Austria
Hungary were to pit its own modest
claims against those of the Entente
still seeking the dual monarchy's dis
There is no doubt in the minds of
Austrians in position to know that
the Central Powers are ready for ne
gotiations, but nothing short of the
outlined in the foregoing
would induce them in the present
situation to join a conference
such as is understood here to have
been proposed by President Wilson.
The second installment of Austrian
press comments mirrors this strongly.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-21
State OF Ohio, City OF Toledo |


Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner OF the firm of F. J
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case OF Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the nse Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day Of De-
cember. A. d. 1886.
(SeaD A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly upon the blood
- 'u'uIs surfaces Of the system.
90 f"I testimonials, free.
f. ! CNENFN G. 90 T~.iod~. =
~ by all Druggists. Toe
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
alton
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-21
FARMERS, TAKE NOTICE!

We have Just received a supply Of
coal fresh from the mines and are pre-
pared to deliver your coal right at
your coal house, provided you live
where we can go with a motor truck,
We will haul your wheat to town for
you and only charge you what II Is
actually worth. Yours for business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-21
SECOND INAUGURATION WILL BE
SIMPLE AFFAIR

Washington, November 10 - lresi-
dent Wilson's second Inauguration pro-
badly will be a comparatively simple
affair. While he has not discussed de-
tails with his advisers he is known to
desire that there should be as little
ceremony as possible.
1t is accepted as certain by officials
that there will be no inaugural ball,
in spite of the hope Of Washington
citizens for such an event.