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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
OFFICE: At
ROBBED.
ABOUT MIDNIGHT

News was received in Americus
Tuesday morning that the postoffice a;
Sasser, small town in Terrell county
between Dawson and Albany, was rob.
Der about midnight Monday. The loss
is variously estimated at between $25
and $50, as it was the sales accumulat
ed in the little station.
1t is supposed that the robbers num-
bered two, and were not professional
yeggmen. The countryside was awak
ened, and officers stationed themselves
On the roads leading through tnar sec
lion. The deputy sheriffs met party
of men, and they fired on him. The
robbers are supposed to have stolen a
mule and buggy and were making Their
way up the road from Dawson to
Americus.
At Kinchafoonee creek they were
stopped by the bridge being down, and
the team was led out into the swamps
aid tied
At this point the trail was lost. Off
GERS from Terrell county were in
Americus today.
The safes of the Central of Georgia
railway and the Seaboard Air Line
railway were robbed Saturday night az
Dawson Some connections between
these robberies in that immediate VI
cinity are attached. The combina-
ti0ns of the safes were worked, instead
of force being employed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
1,5OO Actors
Enlist With
The British

LONDON, March 21.-There are now
1.500 actors serving with the British
forces, it was announced at a recent
dinner in their honor given by mem
bers of the theatrical profession. Lord
Lerby, who raised England's big vol
unteer army paid the members of the
profession compliment for the assist
ance they had given in his recruiting
campaign when he said: Nobody
knows better than 1 do how much re-
cruiting owes to the dramatic and
variety professions. One had never to
appeal to them in vain. They have al
ways been ready to give their services,
and much is due to them for the sue
cess that has attended the voluntary
recruiting"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
GARDENERS BILL
FOR RESERVES IS
BY THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, D. c., March I'll
Tie house of representatives began
work on the army bill today, and indi-
cations are observed that the measure
will be pushed to its final passage with
rapidity.
Today's action on the bill consists
OF the adoption of an amendment Of
fered by Representative Gardner of
Massachusetts. The amendment pro
vides that enlisted men may be dis J..
charged into the reserves at the end of
one years service with the colors up
on approval of commanding officers.
The discharge of enlisted men into
reserve corps, supporters of the Gard
ner amendment urged would nrovide
an adequate reserve more rapidly than
IT three years service with the colors
be required, as whenever enlisted mer
are discharged into the reserves. ad-
ditional recruits are to be enlisted in
the active forces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
AMER|CUS MUST
GET BUSY IF SHE
WANTS BASEBALL

Does Americus want baseball in any
shape or form this season?
Towns and cities all around us are
making their plans for big season of
baseball, and as yet, fans in Americus
have contented themselves with the
idea of talking-talking, and letting
other folks do the figuring.
Professional baseball in Americus
has not been a success, and there has
been no efforts to re-organize a pro-
fessional team here.
But amateur baseball is loved by all
the people, and backed when it is once
begun.
Americus will regret not having
aIneteur baseball this spring, if she
does not lay plans for team. Dawson,
Montezuma, Cordele and many other
cities around us, are preparing for
their biggest season of baseball
Several big games of baseball were
staged in Americus last season, and all
were a paying proposition.
1t remains for the people of Amerl-
Gus to speak-have their say. If they
remain silent, there will not be anp
baseball-and many forms of the ma
tlonal pastime will be seen elsewhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
MRS.ARMOR SWAPS
A LARGE AUDIENCE

A large and appreciative audience
greeted Mrs. Mary Harris Armor, the
noted temperance lecturer, at the First
Methodist church last night The lee
tare was delivered under the auspices
81 the local w. C. T. U. and those who
attended listened with wrapt atten-
tion and appreciation to this celebrat.
ed temperance speaker.
Mrs. Armor has labored for many
years in an unceasing warfare against
the demon rum, and to good effect as is
demonstrated in the substantial growth
Of prohibition and temperance senti-
ment. She is known the nation over as
y lecturer, and a fighter against the
liquor interests. AS a speaker she is
almost without peer her utterances
clear and concise, resulting in effec
,iveness when and wherever she
peaks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
JEWISH CONVENTION
MEETS IN COLUMBUS

The first annual convention of the
Southeastern Religious School union,
composed of the Jewish churches OF
Georgia, South Carolina and Florida is
in session at Columbus.
Welcoming addresses were delivered
by Mavor John C. Cook, Rabbi F. l..
Rosenthal and Lee Lowerhertz, while
Rabbi David Marx, of Atlanta, will re-
spond on behalf of the delegates. The
convention will bring about fifteen
rabbis to to Columbus and large num-
Der of delegates from the different
churches.
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged for the meeting, including a
rumber of social features, and the con-
yention will be in session for three
days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21

The name of Pope Brown, a promin-
ent farmer of Pulaski county and
known throughout the state, will be
presented for the presidency of the
Georgia Agricultural society. which
Will hold it's annual meeting in Athens
in August.
The present executive official of this
body is Captain John A. Cobb, OF
Americus who has been closely identi-
fed with this work for number OF
years.
1t is very likely that MIR. Brown will
receive the unanimous support of the
tnembers of the organization for the
presidency, as he is we'll known, well
liked, and a successful farmer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
NAVAL RECRUITING
OFFICE STILL OPEN

AS already stated, naval recruiting
Office was opened here for a day.
The Americus station is in charge OF
a sergeant and is located in the fed
eral building. Several candidates ap-
peared during the day and were
promptly examined as to their fitness
to serve Uncle Sam.
Among those accepted were Grover
Crapps, Louis Brown, Robert Conner
and Jack Glawson. In due time these,
with others, will be sent to some naval
training station to be made into full
fledged fighters for the Grand Old
u. S. A."
The Office here will, without doubt,
be maintained as long as it is possi-
BILE to secure enlistments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21

Bradley Hogg, the star twirler in
the national pastime, who has repre-
sented this section of the state in fast
circles, has been sold to the Los
Angeles, Cal, club by the Chicago Ma,
tional League team. Hogg is on his
way to California, from Tampa, where
lie had been in spring training with
the Chicago recruits.
Many friends of Hogg hoped that he
would be given trial in fast company
but they rest assured that he will come
back shortly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
Carranza'S Protocol Accepted.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 21.-
At the adjournment of todays' cabinet
meeting it was announced President
Wilson and the cabinet unanimously
agreed to accept the proposal for the
establishment of a protocol between
the United States and Gen. Carranza S
&c facto government in Mexico provid-
ing for cooperation between forces OF
the respective nations during the pur-
suit of Villa Terms of the agree
suit of Villa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
Eighteen Killed at Trinidad,

TORREON, Mex, March 21.-Car.
ranaz troops today routed a band oil
Villas followers at Trinidad, killing
eighteen of the bandits. Sixteen
horses were captured and de facto gov
ernment troops pursued the outlaws as
far as Jimulco, near the line of Sonora
and Chihuahua, where Villas follow
crs are alleged to be gathering for
a final pitched battle again forces now
seeking to destroy Villa and end his
operations in northern Mexico.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
CONTINUE
DRIVE At VEROuH
German Boats In
a Mine-I Laying
Work

The Germans are today making y
strong drive at the French left flank
before Verdun, we'll towards the bay
der of fthe Argonne region, and an
parently have gained considerable
ground as a result of the days fixht-
ing. In the sector south of MalincOuFt
the greatest pressure is being exertad.
and there most of the ground has been
gained.
Today's French official statement
shows the Germans pushed forward
during the early fighting some distance
south of Verdun, occupying the Aws-
court wood. The Germans claim t0
have taken $500 prisoners here. Heavy
calibre guns and liquid fire iguFeG
prominently in the attack at this point.
the French colum being annihilated.
rather than pushed back. Paris d.
spatches claim Germans attemps To
leave the Avocourt wood after its pene-
tration failed, the Teutons there being
practically surrounded and Within
easy range of French batteries, cOus-
manding ever yexit from the shelter
ed position.
Added interest is given operations i'm
eastern Europe, where the Russians
are on the offensive on a huge scale
Important successes have been scored
in Galicia by Slav armies. An Official
bulletin issued at Vienna this after
noon admits the evacuation by Ams-
trians of the bridgehead at Uscieszko,
on the Dneister. The evacuation. fha
bulletin states, was accomplished sue
cassfully under heavy Russian pres
sure.
An Austrian force at the bridgeheaa
found itself surrounded during the
fight preceding the retirement, bat
to cut its way through a
Uscieszko, sustaining heavy losses.
Tie bridge where the days most SER
icus fighting occurred is on the rivec
Dneister, about forty miles northeast
CT Czernowitz, the capital and CHIEF
city of Bukowina, and the only town
of Importance between the Russian
lines and the Rumanian frontier.
In the southern theatre of hostiIitfes
the Italian armies have resumed heavy
on the Tolmino bridgehead,
but definite news concerning these zt-
acks is not obtainable. Vienna reporSs
The repulse of Italian assaults against
Mrylivh and Krn, while claiming the
capture off Romiona and the ejectmeHt
rf Italian forces from trench at the
Gorilla bridge head.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
NEWS OF THE BATTLE
BETWEEN CARRANZA'
MEN And VILLA SLOW.
Sierras, and every effort is being put
forth to locate him accurately, in or
der that he may taken at a minimum
expenditure of American lives.

Ell PASO, Tex, March 21.-United
States troops have been despatched to
Las Sruces, Mex, where it is reported
fighting is in progress between Car.
rama troops and Villa bandits was re-
newed today Information concerning
the encounter at Las Cruces was sent
by wireless to Columbus, N. NJ, where
American troops are concentrated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
SMALL LOSS BY
FIRE ON MONDAY

The fire department responded to All
alarm of fire about $50 o'clock Tues
day morning, the flames being in the
home Of R. S. Broadhurst, on Barlow
street. The fire caught in a linen
closet in the upstairs in the home and
the damage is estimated at $400. Wa
tei causced the greatest damage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
L. $. AviatOrs Searching AyiatOrs.

Ell PASO, Tex, March 21.-Ameri-
can army aviators accompanying the
United States punitive expedition in
Mexico are reported today to be
Systematically searching the Sierar
Madre mountain trails, where Villa
may seek refuge, for traces of the
bandit. Following his defeat by Car
rama forces at Namiquipa late Tues
Gay, Villa fed in the direction Of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21

Belgium Enters Entente as Nation.
LONDON, March 21.--It is announcsG
here this afternoon that represents
tives of the Entente Allies have prom
Used Belgium that country will be in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21
ORDER OF TEMPLE
TO Be CONFERRED

At the Masonic Hall tonight at Z
o'clock the Order of the Temple will be
conferred by the DeMolay Command
cry, No. 5, X. T.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-21

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
UNFAIR TO ROOSEVELT

To the Editor OF EDentng Ledger:
Sr-Permt me to protest against the
spirit manifested in your editorial of May
"a, entitled Unfair to Hughes" The shoe
is on the other foot. 1t is clearly unfair
to Roosevelt" 1t is a perfectly gratuitous
assumption on your part that the Colonel
must necessarily have been referring to
Hughes only. If Mr.. Hughes would like
to be the Republican candidate for the Pres
idency, let him openly state his views.
believe most every one will agree that 1t
would not be proper for Justice of the
United States Supreme Court to be at the
same time candidate for any political Of
fee. Well. the alternative is plain. Let
him resign. But the people of the United
States, in this crisis, should never be asked
to consider for their greatest office,
Sphinx, be he ever so bewhskered and re-
spectacle. OF course, Hughes is not yet
candidate for the Presidency; he is only
candidate for the nomination, and so by
bubble 1t could be claimed that he is not
yet under moral obligations to declare him
self. But the point is that this would be
merely quibbing, and one of the most i'm
portant duties in America today is to brush
aside all quibbling. all shuffling, all at
temDtS to carry water on both shoulders,
and to place before the people the one su-
preme issue-which in all it's varying
phases is at root one issue-between Ameri-
canism and Hyphenism, Patriotism and
Pacifsm, Preparing and Repairing.
The action of Mr.. Hughes in allowing a
campaign in his behalf to be made and Wig
orously prosecuted without a word from
him as to his views or without his stating
that he is definitely not a candidate, has
rendered him unfit for the Presidency by
showing that he has no conception of the
situation and that he does not understand
the attitude in which he has put himself.
Henry Ford may be the dupe of fanatics,
the victim of illusions; but, at least, the
people know where he stands. In his atti-
tude there is nothing discreditable to him
as a man, and in this respect he is more
honorable and more worthy Of trust than
Mr.. Hughes. The people should repudiate
right now any man who aspires to be
candidate but who remains silent. The
thought persists that the Hughes hackers
picked him for this very reason. No mat
ter what his legal abilities no matter what
his personal character man whose view
is so distorted that he cannot see this inn
propriety in his own conduct would be
most dangerous pilot of the Ship of State in
the thick weather ahead. DRAcO.
PHILADELPHIA, May 29.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
PRIvATE OWNERSHIP OPPOSED

To the Editor OF Euentn1 Ledger:
Sir-For some years past Single Takers
have depended on the will of the voter,
working through the old party machinery,
to bring about the establishment of their
great reform. Such course necessarily
meant that we had to "go slow" or, in
other words observe or keep under cover
the one big issue of our reform-namely,
undying opposition to private property in
land.
This has been proved a lamentable mis-
take. Moral principle has been kept in the
background, and many seemingly favorable
advocates OF the single tax are only so
because they see in 1t better, easier
method of acquiring governmental revenue,
and that but a partial application of our
remedy was all that is necessary. The po-
litical parties whom we tried to seduce
with these unwlse. but well meant preten-
sions. have failed to take the bait" and
the masses of the old party voters are just
as careless and Indifferent 10 the merits
of our reform as II we had made no at
tempt at their regeneration.
From this time on. however Single Tax
marty win be in the political field. We are
now out I'm the open. There is yet time,
through the wise action of the voters in
handling the peaceful weapon OF the ballot
10 right the monstrous wrong OF private
land ownership Land is the source from
which and on which men must draw their
sustenance. and denial of access to this
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
Superintendent CARRIER Urges Parents Cooperate With Schools
Teaching the Children Caution the Sreets-A Single Taxer
Opposes Private Ownership-Other Matters

source, either by lawful or unlawful meth
DDS, is not only unwise and unscientific, but
Is foolishly criminal. If the voters fail to
respond to our call and private ownership
of land is permitted to pursue it's evil
course until the masses of the people are
landless slaves, disinherited, embittered
men will not use the same peaceful meth
ods that are now open to their use. In
rightlng their wrongs the Single Tax party
proposes TO atone for it's past sins of omis-
sion by present and future acts of political
commission. 1t has plan to restore to
men their stolen heritage of earth as the
only means of averting anarchy and revolu-
ton. OLIVER MCKNIGHT.
Philadelphia, May 20.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
TARIFF ISSUE WILL NOT DOWN

HlHE accuracy of Mr.. Hughes eharac-
i terization OF the Democracy as the
party of vacnlation and ineptitude is dem.
onstrated by the latest reports from
Washington. The House leaders have de-
eided 10 recommend the passage OF a law
leyyine a tariff on dyestuns and the
chemicals used in their manufacture IN
order that the dye industry may be de-
veloped here
The proteetionists have been urging
such a tariff for long time but the oppo-
sition has been strong enough to prevent
the levying OF an adequate and intelIi-
gently framed duty on the materials en-
terins into the manufacture Of dyes.
Every one now admits that II we are to
be independent OF Europe we must make
cur own dyes. even If they do cost a little
more az first The Republicans under
stand tarn making. The tariff Is the
great issue. whether the country knows
L o. not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31

In fantastic tale OF Arnold Ben
nstt's an observer Is privileged to see
IN tangible form the souls OF the departed
ana 10 discern with unearthly clarity the
hidden motives OF mans complex life
He makes the point that the chief char
aeteristic Of a strong mans soul is it's
great Kindness. Il Is such a glimpse
beyond that one has OF the late DR.. j..
William White-his soul is IN his win
- he walked among US he seemed pri-
msrily the blunt and aggressive fighter
q men who was strongly for the survival
oE tha q ana with little sympathy for
psaklinss But his viii shows that an
opposite trait vas upperTnest IN his heart
rs 1eqaesl 70 his University vii enable
he neaical school % expand tremen-
aaas|s 4 Is not for Doctor Whites hc-
.azsa athletes eHcolraeement that the
Meo S Ip -. but for those eho have
|a ~ mark p fhs race = saxe useless
~ 1hsre IS tie zatlh ~ slDl-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
DANGER IN THE STREETS
tn tbe Editor of Evening Ledger:


Sir-we appreciate the Importance of get
ting our school children to realize the
perils to life and limb prevailing in our
city streets to those who fail to look both
ways before crossing a street, or who at
tempt to cross in front of street cars, or
who take chances by playing on the streets,
or who attempt to jump on moving Ve-
hicles, etc, and believe we have accom-
plished a great deal in our attempts to
prevent these things.
In our efforts we have had the hearty
cooperation of the Philadelphia Rapid
Transit Company and of the Police De-
partment of the city, as well as of many
of the parents. However, in view of the
large number of fatal accidents since the
first of the year, the matter is of such mo-
ment that we should endeavor more fully
to impress upon parents the necessity of
their Intelligent and persistent assistance
in our efforts. The heavy traffic of many of
the streets, and especially the great num-
ber of swiftly moving automobiles and
street cars, are rapidly increasing the ne
cessity for care and caution on the streets
"a fact that it is not easy to get young
people in their thoughtlessness to compre-
hend, and the vital Importance of which
the home does not realize until 1t is some
times too late. JOHN S. CARRIER,
Superintendent of Schools
PHILADELPHIA May 30.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
Meaning of Red Tape

Editor of "What Do You Rnoto"-Kindly
explain the meaning of red tape" and
"blue" laws, and why they are so called.
F. ]. +.
Red tape means official formality, so
called because lawyers and Government
officials in England generally used red tape
to tie their papers together. The Blue Laws
were puritanical laws enacted in 1882 in
Connecticut. Their object was to stamp out
heresy and enforce strict observance of
the Sabbath. The expression is used now to
denote any laws of a similar nature which
have remained on the statute books as
heritage of the days when puritanical no.
tions We're more popular than they are now,
and also to denote laws made at this time
which the person using the derisive term
considers antiquated There is some doubt
as to the reason they were called blue"
but this was probably In reference to the
color of the Conservative party in England,
which is blue. or to the color which is the
symbol of divine eternity. owing to the re-
ligious character of the statutes OF 1882.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
no cHEERs MEAN VOTES?

A saying OF William Jennings Bryan.
recorded 20 years ago, when he first
ran for President. earns neY interest as
sidelight upon the tremendous ovation
which Colonel Roosevelt is winning in the
west said Bryan after his defeat;
Nothing deceived me more than the
crowds. l felt sure I would be elected be-
cause the people eheered and applauded me
~ hear me speak. But in those places
where the crowds had been greatest and
re enthusiasm most encouraging my vote
was surprisingly low. have come 70 the
conclusion that II Is Impossible 70 estimate
srs.s,,s- strength by cheers" No CAM
,signers in recent American history have
bssn able TO draw crowds as large as
thoss mat came out 20 cheer Bryan and
roosevelt. In 1912, In some communities
Salonei the returns IN November showed
mat he haa fallen behind both Taft and
Wilson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
Il was a aide austere oi

II was trife austere of Mr..
Trainer to suggest that automobiles used
by servants OF the city be labeled as city
property with letters three inches high.
II is not difficult 10 sympathize with those
who on auto Grab Day. replied to the
suggestion with shrieks of mingled rage
and horror. Fancy taking the family on
a joy ride to the shore in an auto labeled
Sewer Inspection! Mr.. Trainers point
need not be pressed. But his idea is
really not bad one at all. The expense
OF giving city officials rides on unofficial
business will not bankrupt the munich
pality, but anything which emphasizes
the tremendous Importance Of public
servants duties is in line with an i'm
portant sentiment. Public office is a
serious often most difficult sacrifice.
II Is no disgrace to be labeled in such
service.