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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-31
Qualified Endorsement.

YES" said J. Fuller Gloom, the de-
servedly unpopular pessimist, the
Hon. Dodd Gastum was fine fellow
and an able statesman-that is, If you
are absolutely certain he's dead.
Judge.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-31
ShrapneI Shells.

When shells are filed with shrapnel
bullets there is poured In about pint
VI boiling resin, which keeps all fixed
anti the discharge.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-31

county in the legislature converting
in 1917, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary. and If elected I
promise efficient AID conscientious
service.
REED ROBSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-31
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for representative of Polk
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21

A young white girl, claiming Gads-
Gen, Ala, as her home is being held
in the city by the authorities, in a
well-to-do home, pending communica-
ton with relatives concerning the
young girl.
1t seems that the young lady arriv-
ed in the city early this morning or
the Seminole and after spending the
night in the Hotel Allen went out to
hunt woman, who is alleged to be a
sister. 1t is alleged that the woman re-
sides in the restricted district of the
city, and that the young Alabama girl
was ignorant of the fact, coming here
on visit.
The officials have the matter in
hand, and it is reported that United
States District Attorney Wallace Mil
Ter will be communicated with this af-
ternoon, relative to features of the fed.
eral statute which might affect the
case.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
GEORGE MINIS DIES
IN LEE COUNTY

George P. Minis, one of the Oldest
citizens of Lee county, died late Mon
day night at the home of his daugh
ter, Mrs. Kate Avery, several miles
from Leesburg. Mr. Minis was in his
eightieth year, and had been in ill
health for the past two or three years.
Mr. Minis was a prominent citizen Of
Lee county, and for nearly all of his
life had followed farming and at one
time was one of the largest planters in
the county.
He leaves three daughter, Mrs. Eliza
beth Jordan, of Albany; Mrs. Dollte
Crews and Mrs. Kate Avery, of Lee
county; one son, Dan Minis, of Albany,
one sister, Miss Bennie Minis, of
near Leesburg.
The interment was in the Leesburg
cemetery Tuesday afternoon. The many
friends of the deceased extend sym,
pathies to the bereayed ones in their
trouble
Mr.. Minis is AN uncle by marriage of
Albert Harris OF Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
MEXIC-AMERICAN COMMISSION
ABOUT TO ABANDON ITS TASK

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j., Nov. 21.--
American members of the interna-
t:onal commission in session here re-
Gently, gave the Mexican commission
ers what is understood to be a last
opportunity for amicable settlement or
the border problem today when they
informed the Mexicans that the
American expedition now in Mexico
will be withdrawn within reasonable e
time, but that no restrictions will he
placed on American troops chasing
bandits out of the United States and
south of the border.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
POLICE ORDERED
To ENFORCE LAW
ABOUT DRIVING

1t is a violation of the state law
for child under sixteen years of age
to drive an automobile, unless in tho
immediate company of their parents.
At meeting of the police commits
sioners of the city of Americus last
night, specific instructions were issued
to Chief of Police Johnson to enforce
this law, beginning Immediately.
The police board had the matter
brought to their attention, and each
expressed desire to have this fea-
tUre Of the law obeyed in the interest
of the safety of the people of the city.
1t has been noticed that many automo-
bilies are being driven about the
streets of Americus by mere children,
some not in their teens. The law for,
bids this, and good usage among par
ents who desire to protect the lives Of
their children and other people should
stop the commonplace happening.
The police board ordered Chief John
son to instruct his force that the law
should be obeyed in its meaning and
intent, by having city cases made and
then the offender brought before the
state courts.
The reign of accidents in this city
and over the entire section where au-
tcmobiles are used has brought the
matter to the poignant attention of
the ely officials. 1t is too late to give
orders after lives have been sacrificed,
and with this knowledge in view, the
police force intend to enforce the law
to the limit.
The Times-Recorder again reminds
the people of the other city laws af
fecting automobiles and their speed
limit. The police have their instrue-
tions, which they will garry out,
Nothing except r0utine business
came before the board. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
:Y0UNG GIRL BE|NGBOYS Of STATE CAN
|HELD IN THE C|TYMEET Witty. Y.M.C.A.

Any older boy from Sunday school,
High school, Athletic club, Scout
troup, community, or Y. M. c. A., pro-
yided he is 10 years of age or over
may attend the great get-together of
the older boys of the state of Georgia
at the first Older Boys conference.
The conference is to be held in AT
lanta, December 1, and 8, under the
auspices of the Georgia Young Mems
Christian association.
A banquet attended by five hundred
cider boys; the Auburn-Tech rootbali
game on Thanksgiving day; a real
athletic contest between conference
delegates; free entertainment in At
lanta homes; visit to, and inspection
Of the federal prison; and flve speak
ers Of international reputation from
New York, Mississippi, Tennessee and
Georgia are some of the special fea
lures OF the conference program. One
dollar is the conference fee. Each boy
upon payment of his conference fee
will be entitled to purchase ticket
to the Tech-Auburn football game on
Thanksgiving day at fifty cents, which
is one-half the regular price of ad-
mission.
The purpose Of the meeting is TO
BRING together representative older
boys of the entire state, together with
adult leaders in work with boys, for
the discussion of the best methods o:
assisting the boys to achieve a success
full career by inspiring them to attain
the highest possible development of
tie religious, social, mental and ply,
sical forces of their lives.
No expense has been spared in Sc
curing the best speakers procurable,
among whom are: Asa G. Gambler,
Atlanta's mayor-elect and big business
man; Francis P. Miller, International
Y. NJ. c. A. speaker of New York City.
Blake W. Godfrey, Of Mississippi, state
secretary OF Y. M. G. A., voted by boys
of Texas, Kentucky and Mississippi
as the most powerful speakers to boys
in the South; c. c. Montzler, of Nash
vile, Tenn. a live wire" speaker
among the Boys of Tennessee; @. w.
Blakey, Boys Work Secretary OF the
Atlanta Y. M. c. A.. and Prof. w. A.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
OUTLINE Of THINGS
WILSON TO ASK FOR

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 21.-
President Wilson in an address to
congress next month will renew his
previous recommendations for an en-
largement of the interstate commerce
commission, the amendment of the ar
bitration act, so as TO make both
strikes and lockouts unlawful until
the merits of the contentious involved
are investigated, congressional ap-
proval of freight rate increases TO
meet the increased expenses caused
by the eight-hour law and the enact
ment of a law empowering the presi-
Gent to seize and operate railroads in
case of military necessity.
Announcement of the address, au.
thorized today is the first intimation
as to the presidents congressional
policy to be issued since the recent
election, and because of his intense
interest in these measures, it is be-
lieved the strength of the administra-
tion will be exerted to bring about
their consideration by congress before
the short session ends, as in the next
congress the democratic majority WIZ
be considerably reduced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
BISHOP WILSON is
DEAD At OLD ACE

BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 21.-Bishop
Alpheus w. Wilson, of the Methodist
Episcopal church, South, died at his
home here today, aged .eighty-two
years.
Mrs. w. L. Weber, of Oxford, is a
daughter of Bishop Wilson, and he Is
well known in that state, having visit
ed Georgia on numerous occasions, as
the guest of his daughter, and also on
in connection with his church duties.
Bishop Wilson had long been tow
cring figure in Southern Methodism,
and announcement of his demise will
be received with regret throughout the
bounds of that denomination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
MEETING Of CHURCH
IS CALLED SUNDAY

The members of the First Baptist
church will assemble Sunday morning
at eleven O'Clock for the purpose OF
going into conference. This confer
ence will be in regard to calling an
other pastor for the church. 1t has
been several months now since DR.,
Lansing Burrows sent in his resigna-
ton, and the church has been without
a pastor. Services have been held most
Of the time, but there have been times
when it was impossible to procure a
preacher. The members are now get
ting anxious to secure a good pastor
and have services regularly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
THE B|GDINNERF FOR
LAST SUNDAY GIVEN

The annual feast on the Sunday be-
fore John Robinson''s circus goes into
winter quarters, was enjoyed in
Sunday. An account of
tile affair is carried in yesterdays
Thomasville Times-Enterprise:
The show tents of the John Rob-
irson shows were pitched on the va
cant lot near the Coast Line depot on
fleming street Sunday morning before
dawn By nine o'clock visitors began
to crowd the grounds and all during
the day there were hundreds of inter
ested spectators watching the Sunday
rest as enjoyed by both the perform
ers and the animals.
One of the particular features of
Sunday was the big dinner party given
under the direction of Mr.. Charles Da-
els, who is head of the commissary
department of the entire circus. 1t is
the annual custom, on the Sunday be-
fore the circus breaks up, to give a
big dinner to the performers, music
ians and others connected with the
show
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
9,615,833 BALES
COTTON G|NNED
IS THE FIGURES

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 21.-Cot-
ton ginned prior to November 14th
totalled 9,615,SS 3running bales, the
census bureau announced today. In
cluded in these ginnings were 16S,34s
round bales and $1,000 bales or Sea
Island staple.
Last year total ginnings to the same
date were S,771,275 running bales, in
Guiding S2,312 round bales and 6S,941
bales of Sea Island staple.
Nineteen sixteen ginnings in the
state of Georgia up to November 14.h
were 1,5S1,6S3 running bales, and in
the state of Alabama 451.540 bales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
SCOTT HERE TO SEE LIVESTOCK
RAISED ON ARIES PLANTATION

w. D. Scott, formerly of Americus,
but during recent years a resident of
Arlington, is in the city on business.
He is very much interested in live
stock raising, and spent Tuesday morn
ing at the Aries plantation, near the
city, going there to see the stock this
well-equipped farm possesses, and also
to take a look at the big farm itself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
AMERICAN H8AT IS
STRANDED ON SAND

DOVER, Eng, Nov. 21.-Fifty-three
of the passengers and crew of the
American steamer Siberia, stranded on
Goodwin Sands were landed at Deal
today by Kingsdown life boats.
The Siberia went on the sands dur
ing Monday, and wireless calls for
assistance Were answered by British
naval and life saving ships.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
Teutons Make Brilliant Stroke.
(By Associated Press


The Teutonic invaders by bold and
rapid strokes, apparently, have can
tured large section of northwestern
Waliachia from the Rumanians.
Petrcgrad announced a Remanian
retirement to Filliash today, and
judging from recent reports, this
means that Teutonic forces, moving
southwark in the jul valley and east
ward along the railway from Orsoya
have compelled the Rumanians to
withdraw from the Orsova region and
retreat rapidly in the jul valley, to
prevent being cut off. Whether even
this rapid retreat has been in time to
save the Rumanian armies here is
made doubtful by the German an
nouncement that Teutonic forces are
already before Craiova. as the Craiova-
Bucharest railroad is the only conven-
lent line of retirement for the Orsova
and jul valley armies.
Berlin said today that Russian az
tacks north of Campulung were re-
pulsed, and that the Rumanians, re-
sistfng heavily, had been forced to
yield important positions to the TEL
tons in the Alt valley south of Roth
enthurn Pass.
North of Monastir, Serbia, Berlin
reported that Entente detachments
were feeling out" Teutonic positions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
that we appeal.

that we appeal.
The money is turned over to the la
dies of the Associated Charities. who
spend it in a legitimate way for neces-
stiles OF needy families. There are
many A sack OF -four; load of
coal--those are the things which are
the result OF the Empty Stocking Fund.
The Times-Recorde will write about
the fund every day, and the invitation
goes to all--help the cause and the
brother in need.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
Germans Deny Charges.

BERLIN, Nov. 21-The German gov
ernment has handed the American EN-
bassy note denying that a Teutonic
submarine fired on lifeboats of the
British Rowanmore, after the vessel
bad been torpedoed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
$50 WANTED OUT
Of ANER|CUS To
HELP GREAT FUND.

Twenty-Five dollars is wanted out
of Americus to assist in making uD
$4,000 in Georgia to do away with
the 100000 shortage in the national
democratic campaign fund This as
sessment has been made by Chairman
John D. Walker, of the state commit
tee, according to a telegram received
here today.
The Times Recorder has been re-
quested to act as treasurer for this
special fund, and when it is secured
it will be forwarded Immediately to
Chairman Walker.
Wilson has been reelected. The
South comes into her own again, and
Joins hands with the West.
The people who did not give any
thing during the prediction days TO
tie campaign fund are requested to
send in their donation today. The
Times-Recorder wants to forward the
$25 to Mr.. Walker tonight.
What about it?
Here is $4 secured before the Times
Recorder went to press:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21

Sutton, chairman Of the South's larg-
est Y. M. c. A. Boys division Of TOO
members.
The conference committee, whicn
has the responsibility Of the care of
the boys while in Atlanta, is composed
ot the following men of Atlanta: w.
Woods White, Prof w. A. Sutton, Prof..
c. E. Phillips, DR.. M. McH. Hull, A. A.
Jameson, James Morton, Edmund Nc
Donald, VIII ]. Miner and c. w.
Blakey.
Communications for information re-
garding the conference should be ad
dressed to Edmund Mcdonald, Y. Nj.
G. A., Atlanta.
From the present indications, at
least five hundred Of the older boys OF
Georgia will attend the conference for
the full period
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
ALLIES RUSHING
ADVANTAGE WITH
GAIN IN SERBIA

PARIS, Nov. 21.-The Entente Allies
are pressing hard on Germano- Bulgar
rearguard detachments to the north of
Monastir today, according to the
French war Office.
The campaign in This region of Mace,
donia has already resulted in the re-
storation of a considerable portion of
Serbia, Monastir being the last capital
of the kingdom before the Serbian gov
ernment was moved to France.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
The Empty Stocking Fund Is
For The People Who Need 1t

The first dollar for the Empty
Stocking Fund ogthe Times Recorder
has been acknowledged, and the funl
has been opened with that donation
and one for $5 from the Iimes-Re-
corder.
With circus day on hand, and then
Thanksgiving, where the season Of
joyfulness reigns supreme, the poor
children of the city should not be
forgotten, and it is through this fund
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21

that cireuses make an enormous pro-
fit. Nothing is more erroneous. Our
circus is valued at $4,000, 900 and If in
the fall our books show that we have
earned a 10 per cent profit we arc
very well pleased. The wear and tear
is hard; and the death of a single rare
animal will eat UP the profits OF
days"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
"A Great Big Spread.

Mr. Davis put up dinner that look
ed more like a good, old-fashioned
Thanksgiving dinner than anything
else, and six or seven hundred hungry
people ate it with great relish. 1t was
served in the mess tents of the show
on Seizas street, and everything good
to eat that could be gotten together
was served 1t was a revelation to
many people who saw how easily and
nicely so many people could be served
with such a sumptuous repast.
Hundreds visited the grounds in the
afternoon and watched the feeding Of
the horses, ponies, elephants, camels
and other animals. The show goes
from here to Fitzgerald, and winds up
Wednesday in Americus, where it has
arranged to go into winter quarters.
They came here from Jacksonville, via
Waycross and Valdosta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
Rumanians Are Retiring.

PETROGRAD, Nov. 21.-Rumaniaa
troops in southwestern Rumania have
retired to the region of Filliash, forty
miles southwest of Craiova, in the face
of Teutonic attacks, states the Russian
war office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
CALL FOR CONDITION OF
NATIONAL BANKS ISSUED

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 21.-The
comptroller of the currency today is
sued call for the condition of all
national banks at the close of busi-
ness November 18th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
Serbs Pursuing Germans and Bulgars.

LONDON, Nov. 21.-Serbian forces
continued their pursuit of German aud
Bulgarian troops on the Macedonian
front, capturing several villages and
taking great number of prisoners,
according to Reuters Saloniki cores
pondent. The Teutons in that region
have received reinforcements, the cor
respondent adds, and are now offering
stiff resistance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
BR0THERHOODS AND A. F. OIL.
TO AFFILIATE Is FORECAST

BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 21.-Ofi-
cials of the railway bratherhoods anG
of the American Federation of Labor
before the Federation convention here
today forecast the affiliation of these
organizations. They were unable to
say, however, just when the step will
be taken
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
MUCH PRAISE IS
SHOWERED WITH
SUCCESS Of DAY

ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. 21.-Telegrams
of congratulations from all prats 9f
Georgia were coming in Sunday to the
Georgia Chamber of Commerce and its
officials on the success of the Georgia
Products Day celebrations, but none
was more priced by the organization
than the one from the governor Of
Michigan, w N. Ferris, which was as
follows:
Hon. Nat E. Harris,
Governor of Geor,ia.
The people of Michigan, through
their governor, sends hearty thanks for
their brotherly greetings. We no
longer recognize sections of the United
States-we are one people, one nation
all loyal Americans. Michigan re-
joices in having the friendship and
of Georgia.
(Signed) wv N. FERRIS,
Governor of Michigan"
With the close of the notable eGor-
gia Products Day campaign of the
Georgia Chamber of Commerce for the
year 1916 the desks will be immediate
ly cleared for an aggressive period 1f
activity on the Southeastern Land
show, general offices for which hay
ing been opened in the Flat Iron build-
ing, Atlanta, with full force of work
ers in charge. 1t is believed that the
Land Show will be made the greatest
of the organization and
the South's mid-winter ecent.
The scope of the Land Show has
been broadened since it was first
launched, and will embrace the states
Of Georgia, Florida, Alabama and South
Carolina. The territory thus selected,
commonly known as the Southeast, is
probably without doubt the most re-
nlarkable section of America. Within
the confines of its borders can be
grown everything which is possible
anywhere else in America. From man
and other standpaints, in
cluding climatic conditions, as we'll as
health, it is also the most notable sec
ton of the nation.
An effort will be made to bring TO
the land show not less than twenty
five to fifty thousand investors and
and with the railroads
OF the section cooperating, as thsy
have promised to do, and all the ac-
tive interests working to get people Of
the West and East to come to the Land
Show, and from the Land Show to per-
sonally investigate all parts of the
territory embraced by the show, lit is
not thought that an estimate Of pos
sibly fly thousand prospectors is tod
great to expect N
1t is generally agreed that no more
time could have been select
ed for the South to hold its first Land
Show, as not only the South is luxur-
iating in prosperity, but the West is
also rolling in surplus wealth at the
present time. The actual management
o. the Land Show will be directed by
the committee in charge of same, and
the financial, executive and invitation
end of the work will be directed from
the offices of the Georgia Chamber of
Commerce.
With the West and East in its most
condition it is believed that
thorough advertising campaign, de-
scribing the wonderful attractions of
the Southeast, inviting those interested
to come and visit the Land Show, will
result in not less than fifty thousand
visitors from outside the states of
Georgia, Florida, Alabama and South
Carolina during the two weeks of the
show.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
CIRCUS ENDS THE.
YEAR WITH SHOW
For THIS CITY
2 + 2 :
\ SHOW TENTS AT END =
y OF JACKSON AVENUE,

y John Robinsonis circus will =
4 pitch their huge tents on Wednes- =
4 day, November 22nd at the old =
= baseball grounds at the end of =
\ Jackson avenue. There's the place =
\ to find the great circus. =
y 4 4 4 4 4 y = + = \ 4 = .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-21
8l1 Killed Accidentally in Russia.

TIT
PETROGRAD, Nov. 21-It is official-
" announced that three hundred and
forty-one persons were killed and six
hundred and sixty-seven injured in an
accident at Bakkaritza
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15
Subsidized Moto Culture.

The Paris, Lyons g. Mediterranean
Railway, which has adopted policy
of assistance 10 agricultural advance
ment along its lines, has been keen
observer Of, and greatly interested in,
experiments with farm tractors, or
"moto culture" as it is called here.
From the earliest trials of tractors
this company has cooperated with
farmers and agricultural experimental
stations. has given free transportation
for the machinery and men necessary
for the demonstrations, and has dele
gated inspectors from its mechanical
and traffic departments not only to
follow the experiments IN it's own terri
tory but also 20 note the extension
Of use and the results in other
countries.
Believing that the quickest action
making for wider introduction will
come from farmers themselves, the
company has now granted subsidy
or refund Of 10 per cent of the pur-
chase price of tractor and plough com.
bined, up to the value of 10000 francs
(sbout 1890, to syndicates or assoc
Citations OF farmers buying outfits be-
fore January /, 1918.