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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-28

they have suffered intensely from the
heat while on the northern reaches of
their four days trip.
AT Hararanda, where passengers
transfer from Sweden to Finland, the
temperatures have ranged from 10 to
20 degrees warmer than here in Stock
holm, several hundred miles to the
suoth. This difference is, of course,
attributed to the longer hours of SUM
shine prevailing in the north, Hapa-
randa being but short distance from
the zone of midnight sun.
In company with the rest of Europe,
Sweden turned up the clock ome hour
this summer, although daylight saw
ing" was hardly a necessity in this
lang of long twilights and white
nights. Daylight football games have
been played this simmer beginning
at $40 p. M, and eighteen holes Of
golf have been possible after Z
o'clock dinner
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-28
CITIL SERVICE EXAMS TO
BE HELD IN GEORGIA SOON


The United States civil service COM
mission announces an open COMPETE
tive examination for stenographer and
typewriterf for men only, on Septem-
Der IL and rs, 1916, at the places men
toned below. From the register of
eligibles resulting from these examina-
tons certifcation will be made to fill
approximately two hundred newly
created POSITIONS in this position in the
departmental service, Washington, D.
c., at salaries of 5000 and $1,000 per
a1num, and vacancies in positions re-
curing similar qualifications, as they
may later occur in the departmental
service, unless it is found to be in the
interest of the service to fill any va
cancy by reinstatement, transfer of
promotion.
The following are the places in
Georgia at which the examinations will
be held Athens, Atlanta, Augusta,
Columbus, Macon, Rome, Savannah and
Waycross.
Persons who meet the requirements
and desire this examination should at
once apply for Forms 304 and 1924.
stating the title and date of the exam
nation for which the form is desired.
to the Secretary, Fifth Civil Service
district, Postoffice, Atlanta, Ca, or to
the Secretary, Board of Examiners
postoffice, at any place at which these
examinations are to be held Applica-
tons should be properly executed, ex.
Guiding the medical certificate, and
filed with the Civil Service Commits,
sion, Washington, d. c., in time to ar.
range for the examination on the date
indicated and at the place selected by
the applicant. The exact title of the
examination as given at the head OF
this announcement should he stated in
the application form.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-28
CRISP SENDS THE
FOR.
HUDSON TO SPEAK.

g 49,
Congressman C. R. Crisp has in
vited Thomas G. Hudson to a joint de-
bate, as was told in these columns ex-
|clusively several days ago.
The following letter was sent Mr..
Hudson this morning by Congressman
Crisp.
Hon. Thos. G. Hudson,
Americas, Georgia.
Dear Sir:
I shall continue to address the voters
Of the district in support of my candi-
dacy for congress, and shall discuss
your public official record. I have
never referred to your private charac-
ter. Every criticism have ever made,
or will make, regarding your official
conduct I am prepared to prove. From
your published card, you seem to take
offense at my remarks. I respectfully
invite you to meet me in a series of
joint debates throughout the district.
You can then hear, directly from my
lips, what l have to say about your
official conduct, and you can reply
from the same platform, to the same
audiences.
If you accept this invitation, we can
have friends to agree as to the places
end terms of the debates. Your very
truly, c. r. CRISP.
1t is not known what Mr.. Hudson's
decision will be on the matter. He was
out of the city this morning when the
Times-Recorde1 received a copy of the
letter, and his headquarters had not
received the original as yet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-28
NATIONAL TAX MEET
ON IN INDIANA NOW

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug, 28.-Tax
officials from various states, econo
mists specializing in public finance,
and others interested in the question
of taxation met here today for four
days conference of the National Tax
association. The meeting marks the
tenth anniversary of the associations
work, and it is declared that this
years conference will be of more than
ordinary Importance, because of d
number of changes that are pending in
taxation schemes.
The states, as a rule, it is pointed
out, are all confronted with problems
of increased expenses, and are with
out definite programs for meeting
them. In addition federal revenue
schemes will be discussed, including
the income tax, which has had two
years trial.
The subject of the ALLEGATION of pub
lie service corporation values will be
definitely approached by the associa-
ton for the first time through the re-
port of special committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-28
COMPLAINTS OF HEAT At
RIM OF ARTIc CIRCLE

STOCKHALM. Aug. Travellers
from the north this summer
are complaining of the intense heat
at the southern edge of the
Arctic circle.
Travellers to Russia, who have had
to make the journey by rail all the
way around the Gulf of Bothnia, say
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-28

HON. JOSEPH E. POTTLE, candi-
date for Governor WILL SPEAK At
AMERICUS, GA, TUESDAY, AUGUST
2sth, $3.50 P. NJ, IN THE COURT
HOUSE. He is one of the best speak.
GrE in Georgia, and an eloquent ora
ter. Come and hear him. You viii
he entertained and enlightened ON the
Political situation.
P0TTLE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-28
PELRLMAN WILLS MONEY
TO THE CITY HOSPITAL

Twenty-Five dollars was willed to the
Americas hospital in the last will and
testament of David Pearlman, probated
in common form before Judge John A.
Cobb, of the court of ordinary today
This is the only sum ever left the in
stEtution in a will.
T. F. Gatewood, Aaron Cohen, w. A
Joyner, Sam Hoffman and E. j.. Nc
Aath were named as appraisers for the
stock and property of Pearlman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-28

1900 %H ****& *%**< -


= A vow. :
= 4 \ \ \ 4 y y 4 \ \ 4 \ \
There Is fair sweet way our feet may
tread;
An upper way, where noble ones have
led;
There is garden where the blossoms
blow
That crown the pure of heart who up
ward go.
Bat, ali, cruel word may cloud the
day
and shut the sunshine from that upper
way,
A cruel whisper all the blossoms blight
And cast a gloom where erst was
cl0udless light,
This cruel word, oh, VOW you will not
speak!
Oh, vow that you relentlessly will seek
Tc silence what might cost another
pain or harm, if it perchance,
were told again.
Thai you will say of others only good
And walk this way of higher woman
hood.
Anna Robinson Watson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-28
Young MEN TO GIVE
A DANCE NEXT WEEK.

The young men of the city are plan
ming a dance for next week with Gut
tenberger's orchestra, of Macon, to
furnish the music. 1t will be bril-
liant event.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-28
NEW "KEELy CURE" BEEN
INVENTED BY RECORDER

ATLANTA, Ca, Aug. 28.-A brand
new "Keely Cure" which is guaran-
teed to rid the patient of thirsty GRAY
ings for alcoholic stimulation, has
been invented by Police Recorder
George Z. Johnson, of Atlanta, and,
like all great discoveries, will be
given to humanity without cost or
copyright, free to any one who stands
in need.
The recorders recipe consists of
feeding the patient on two pones OF
corn bread, washed down by water.
for period of ten days, after which it
is said drink Of liquor makes the pa
tiont sicker than a dose of ptomaine
poison.
The recorder has thoroughly tested
the cure on whites and blacks ar
raigned before him, and is prepared to
risk his record for veracity and perspi.
cacity, to say nothing of his scientific
standing, on the proposition that any
member of the Ancient and Honorable
Order of the Burning Thirst will find
herein complete emancipation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
EXPORT MOVEMENT
 STEAD|ES MARKET Cotton Market Held Steady and Closed at Net Gain
 of Four Points

New Orleans, July 2O-Both the bulls and the bears had their innings in the cotton market today, although price changes were narrow and no great amount of business was done at any time. Bears were encouraged by improved weather conditions over the belt, while the bulls were favored by an increased inquiry for spots and the continued large export movement The market opened at slight decline and went to points under yesterdays close in the early trading. This was the low of the day. On the bullish spot gossip there was rise to a level to points over yesterday last prices and the market held fairly steady but dull during the remainder of the session, closing at a net gain of points.
 The forecast of fair weather for the Carolinas, the movement of the tropical storm out of the zone of danger for the cotton belt and rains in the western belt were favorable weather features, al- though bulls pointed out that Alabama still was getting almost general rains and that the average minimum temperature for Oklahoma yesterday was 104 degrees. Inquiries for spots from several widely scattered points in the south and the ex- port movement thus far this week Of Ill, ,S29 bales, steadied the market. Re ports of new bales in Texas brought bearish predictions of pressure to sell from new crop but bullish traders are confident the spot demand would extend into the new crop months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
STEADY UNDERTONE
 0N COTTON MARKET.
Active Covering Movement During Late Afternoon
 Send Prices Up

New York, July 20-So many crop re- ports were received from sections of the belt east of the river today that the cotton market was forced to take note of them and noticeable reduction in the volume of bear pressure resulted. Open ing prices were unchanged to 5 points lower, October declining to 12.STc, which was the lowest level reached in some days, reflecting further selling pressure from Wall street sources, which, how ever, practically disappeared in the late afternoon and was replaced by quite an active covering movement and some new buying that gave the market a very steady undertone, with final prices l to points net higher and about the top for the day.
 The disposition which has been shown of late to ignore the damage news, espe- cially from South Atlantic states, lost some of its confidence today as the serious nature of private advices from many quarters created the impression that possibly bear sentiment of late has underestimated the amount of deteriora- tion from recent floods, but while re- ceiving more attention from the local ele- ment here, the unfavorable reports failed to attract much interest from outside sources and this fact tended to keep the market within rather narrow limits all day. Texas news was better because of rains in central parts of the state and heavy precipitation in Oklahoma relieved the drouth situation there so that trad CTS quite generally agreed that condi tions In the western belt had been de- cidedly improved The forecast of some what cooler weather west of the river also offset the effects of present high temperatures and the news regarding the tropical storm, which today was still off the North Carolina coast, indicated that there was little possibility of it's doing any harm in the Carolinas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
Ayery'S Letter

There was no news in the cotton mar ket today except what was favorable. Light rains occurred in Texas and Okla homa and moderate temperatures pre- vailed in the eastern section.
 Liverpool was about as due. Spots also showed decline of 6 points English.
 Much cotton in the eastern belt is in grass, but a few days of sunshine will let farmers in the fields to cultivate and what looks like ruination now will look different two weeks hence.
 Prices are too high for any success full bull move, and it is not likely that buyers are going to commence purchases of the new crop at the top If they can bring about a lower level, which will prove easier to accomplish as the weight of cotton becomes heavier and the pros poets for the new crop improve. Look for lower prices. c. F. AVERY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
Jews of Country to Aid
 Race in Other Lands

New York. July 20-United action by the Jews of this country in ther campaign to demand full religious and political rights for their co-relgionists in lands where they suffer from discriminatory laws now seems assured. It was an- nounced here that committees repra- senting the conference of national Jewish organizations and the Jewish congress organizations reached an agreement, and will submit identical reports to their or ganizations.
 The notice sent out did not ex- plain what concessions had been made by either side. At meeting held early this week by representatives of the two or ganizations, both sides expressed willing ness to participate in congress of Jews to be held at Philadelphia sometime be- tween September and the end of the year. but failed to agree on the question whether other subjects other than that of Jewish rights should be discussed at this congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
SHARP UPTURN IN PRICE OF WHEAT
Reports That Black Rust Damage Is Serious Start
 Advance

Chicago, July 20.-Reports that were said to show the gravest crop inquiry in the northwest since 1904 led today to sharp upturn in prices of wheat The market closed strong at PA Q2Ac to 315c net advance with July $1.151s @ 115A; September, $1.15b QL15A, and December at s1.17%. Corn wound up unchanged to 1zc higher, oats with a gain of A e ss and provisions varying from 15c decline to gain of an equal amount
 Advances in wheat prices began as soon as the market opened and there was at no time any decided setback In addition to assertions that beyond doubt the spring crop yields would be generally affected by black rust, word came that the harm from blight would be perhaps even more serious. North Dakota dispatches complained chiefly that the black rust had spread to the stems of the plant, whereas South Da- kota advices laid greater stress on whitening or blight caused by excess sive heat. Estimates were current that 20 to 40 per cent injury had already
 
 trict of South Dakota. Meanwhile un- favorable crop conditions reported from Europe, especially France, tended fur ther to lift the market here.
 Realizing sales to secure profits on wheat increased toward the end of the session, but failed to prevent prices rallying from declines. An important element in the buoyancy of the mar ket was the fact that offerings of new wheat were not heavy and that all the leading winter wheat markets were &C., tlvely competing for supplies.
 Rains in the southwest and west had only temporary bearish effect on corn. The strength of wheat proved quickly to be more than any offset. Oats paralleled the action of corn. A fair demand from the seaboard was of some help to the bulls.
 Provisions displayed a tendency to respond all around to the advance in grain Much selling pressure on lard developed, however, and that comrnod. ity underwent a material sag.
 Future quotations were as follows:
 Wheat Open. High. Low. Close
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
SHARP BREAK ON
 STOCK EXCHANGE
British War Tax on Ship ping Companies an Ad-
 verse Factor

New York, July 20.-Foreign advices contributed largely to such uncertain ten dencies as were shown at irregular n- tervals by todays market Announce ment of the intention of the British treas ury to levy war tax of T7 per cent on excess profits of the shipping compa- nies under it's Jurisdiction precipitated a sharp break almost at the outset in Mer- cantile Marines, the preferred recording ar extreme decline of points, with 35s for common.
 Weakness of these particular stocks was the more striking from the fact that other shipping shares immune from Brit lsh rule were unusually strong At lantic, Gulf and West Indies common and preferred made new high records at 6S ana 6os4, respectively and United Fruit also regained more of last weeks de- cline.
 Another adverse factor of foreign ori- gin was the weekly statement of the Bank of England, that exhibit showing further serious contraction of gold and additional encroachment on liability re- serves, thereby giving countenance to ru- mors of another early advance in the discount rate.
 Iradlns in Marines was out of all pro- portion to other dealings although the turnover in United States Industrial AL cohol and Crucible Steel was unusually heaYy Alcohol was again most un- certain feature, making a maximum gain or A points, losing more than half and closing at net advance of 2 points
 Munitions in general, as well as the motors and affiliated equipments were plainly disposed to augment yesterdays recoveries when not under direct pres sure. There also was broader inquiry for shares of the lesser iron and steel companies, such as Lackawanna Steel Republic Iron and Steel and Pressed Steel Car. Mexicans were sluggish until the final hour, when Petroleum rose in response to an active demand which later embraced American Smeting
 The most disappointing feature was apathy of the railway list, such invest sments as the Pacific group showing mar ~ket heaviness, with irregularty in other / standard shares. Total sales of stocks amounted to 4So,00o shares.
 Bonds were irregular, with a few sales of the new French notes at slight frac- tion over the subscription price Total sales, par value, $1,S90,0O0
 United States bonds unchanged on call but the coupon is declined 3. per cent on actual sales
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
New York Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 13c; receipts, 2227; sales. 2125; stock, 16S,099.
 Galveston: Middling, 1370c; receipts, 216S; exports, 5710; sales, 4s1; stock, 6S,964.
 Mobile: Middling, 13c; receipts. AS; stock, 20,670.
 Savannah: Middling, 13c; receipts, SAT; stock, S0,264.
 Charleston: Middling, 1924 c; receipts, 114; stock, 28,56
 Wilmington; Middling. 12kc; re- ceipts, 8; stock, 53,409.
 Norfolk: Middling, 1Sc; receipts, POI ; sales, 933; stock, 38,753.
 Baltimore: Exports, 3334; stock, 3406
 Boston: Middling, 12.95c; receipts, 50 stock, 10000.
 Philadelphia: Middling, 1S.15o; re- ceipts, IT; stock, S16.
 New York: Middling, 12soc; exports, 10,03S; stock, 138,315.
 Minor ports: Receipts, 4032; exports, 4032; stock, 120S4.
 Total today: Receipts 10,109; exports, 23,114; stock, 623,34s.
 Total for week: Receipts, 49,479; ex- ports, 111,829.
 Total for season: Receipts, 7,59S,725; exports. 5.S26,0S5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, July 20.-The market today was quiet at about yesterdays prices. Some further liquidation occurred for northern account, and there was some further selling from the south, but in very moderate volume. Rumors that the national ginners' report would make a bullsh showing strengthened the market in the late afternoon. Some very bene- ficial rains fell in Oklahoma and Arkan- sas, and there were showers in western Texas Crop prospects west of the river are consequently excellent, but the ten dency of the local trade is to pay more attention to the eastern belt and the possible damage which may have re- suited from recent storms. We see little change in the general situation, and there appears to be no revival of speculation for the advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
Produce Market

New York, July 20.-Butter barely steady; receipts, 1S,429: creamery ex- tras, s2 score. 2sc; creamery, higher scoring, 291a @30c; firsts, 27@2S1ac. Eggs irregular; receipts, 13.321; fresh gathered, extra fine, 2S@29c; extra firsts. 26h @27c; firsts. 25 26c. Cheese irregular; receipts, 4955 state fresh specials, 15A @15hc; state fresh, aver age fancy, 14A @15c. Live poultry steady; broilers, 23@25c; fowls. 20c; turkeys, 15@1Sc. Dressed irregular; broilers, 23@S1c; fowls, 1S@22c; tur- keys, 25c.
 Chicago, July 20.-Butter steady; creamery. 23A @27Ac. Eggs: Receipts, 12,6SS cases; unchanged. Potatoes: Re ceipts, 30 cars; unchanged. Poultry: Alive. fowls, 17hc; springs. 21@24hc.
 St. Louis: July 20.-Poultry un changed, except chickens. 15hc; ducks, lie Bitter and eggs unchanged
 Kansas City, July 20.-Butter and poultry unchanged. Eggs. frsts, 221sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
Another Setback for Farmers

Eufaula, July 20.-Farmers of this sec ton have received another setback in their efforts to reclaim their crops from the grass and damage done by the recent storms. During the past two days this section has been visited by more heavy rains, which have soaked fields again and made it impossible to do any blowing for at least another week. The country has again suffered loss, as temporary bridge put up until permanent concrete structures could be built have been washed away once more by flooded creeks Road gangs will be held up for several days on account of the boggy condition of the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
NOCHANGES NOTED
 ON MORRIS AVENUE
Heavy Rains Cause Short age in Watermelon Supply.
 Poultry Plentiful

Not a single change in price was noted on Morris avenue yesterday, but business showed a general improvement of pre- vious days this week. This was said to be partly due to the lack of rainfall in the early part of the day.
 Poultry is more plentiful on the ave- nue now than 1t has been for several months. Along with the recent reduction of flyers, they are coming in in better sizes than heretofore. in the produce market the only short article is water melons, and, according to dealers, melons are hard to obtain. The Alabama SUD- ply is coming mainly from Georgia, as the Alabama crop is not yet in, and is reported to be in bad condition, due to incessant rains.
 Todays quotations follow:
 Poultry and Eggs
 Commission Mercnants' s2ricel Fryers-1S@22c.
 Hens-14c.
 Guineas-S5c.
 Roosters-1oc per h.
 Fresh Country Eggs, 22324c.
 Turkeys--Live. 22c; dressed, 24c. Geese-75c, or 13c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, July 20-Continued liquida- tion and selling on stop orders depressed cotton oil still further today, final prices showing net losses of from Il to 35 points. Coptributng factors to the decline were the weakness in lard and tallow and the failure of demand to revive on the re- cent big break. Shorts were the prin- cipal buyers. Sales. $500 barrels. July tenders, 500 barrels. Spot, g. 40c bid: July. 9.4609 .60c August, 9.65@9. 67c; September 9.e1@9 6Sc; October, 9.7Sd9 .S2c: November. S.19ds 22c; December, S.10@S 15c; January, S.164S. l9c; February, S.1s4S. BOG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
Fruits and Produce fy1TboIaaa La OuOtations1

Apples-Fancy Winesap. box, $2.5oQ2.Ts; Tennessee yellow, transparent, $.2oQl. GO. Oranges, ;alifornia, S4Q4oo
 Lemons-Imported. box. $5.25; California. $500. Bananas-Bunch, s1.50Q2.o.0
 Limes-$1 hundred.
 Cantaloupes-Geor9ia crate, S2Q25o; California, S3.
 Peaches-Georgia, crate, S2@2.50 Tomatoes-Basket, S1.0001.25. Beans-Basket, $lQ1.2o.
 Egg Plant-$2@2.50. ~ Cabbage-Three cents pound. Onions-La Creole, cents pound. Potatoes-Bushel, $1.N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-21
Bank of England Statement

London. July 2o.-The weekly state ment of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve de- creased G2,4lS,00O; circulation decreased 92S,009; bullion decreased e2,446,235; other securities decreased e4310o0; other depos- it's decreased 96,o560OO; public deposits increased e3,147 ,0O0 notes reserve de- creased @, 4S7,000. Government securities unchanged The proportion of the bank s reserve to liability this week is 27.29 per cent; last week 1t was 2S.S9 per cent. Rate of discount, per cent.