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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
c. OLGA. R. !. SHOWS
INCREASE IN EXPENDITURES

The Central of Georgia Railway
C 1mpany expended $29,7OS.7S for i'm
brovements on it's lines in February,
as against $1S,O57.95 for the same
tnonth of last year, an increase of
1,65O.S3, or 64.52 per cent, accord
ing to the report of the Comptroller,
just made public in Savannah. The
total operatin expenses for the
month distributed among 1871 en-
ployees, is shown to have been $410,-
241.77.
Other interesting facts shown in
the report are as follows:
Operating revenues - 1916, $1,OO6,
9G3.86; 1915. $964,227.69; increase,
$42, 1854, or 4.43 per cent.
Operating expenses - 1916, $751;
1876; 1915, $713,6S1.1S; increase
SIS, 114O1, or 2.54 per cent.
Net operating revenues-1916, $780,
1854; 1915, $25O,546.51; increase,
$24,622.13, or O9.S3 per cent.
Taxes.-1916, $52,41774; 1915. $780,
.5S4.56; increase, $2,133.1S, or 4.24 per
cent.
Uncollectible revenues 1915.
$S51.*9; 1915, $4S251; decrease, $780,
81, or 27.11 per cent
Operating income-1916, 1922, 1921;
1915, $199,779.44; increase, $22,619.77,
or 1872 per cent.
For eight months, July l, to Febru-
airy 20:
Operating revenues-1916. $S,51O,~
461.22; 1915. $S,SOO,639.35; increase,
5000, 82187.
Operating expenses-1916, $685.
1854; 1915, $6,15S,OS77S; decrease,
$2SO,922.44.
Net operating revenues-1916, o.
633, 1858; 1915, $2,142,551.57; increase
$49O,744.31.
Taxes-1916, $425, 56718; 1915, $372.-
| 945.6O: 1915, S3.19O.16: increase, So
247.44.
Operating income - 1916, $2,201,-
2S11O; 1915, $1,766,416.22; increase
$494,S74SS.
Operating income for the month as
shown above, represents the amount
remaining after the payment of only
those expenses incurred in the actual
operation of the railway and of taxes,
and takes no account of the charge
for hire of equipment, rental of leased
lines, terminals and other facilities
and interest on funded debt (bonds)
all Of which costs are charged
against operating income.
OF the total operating expenses
$416,24177 (56.S8 per cent. OF the
total were distributed on p)ayrolls to
approximately 1871 persons, substan-
tally all of whom reside IN the com
pany's lines. This is an average OF
approximately $14,353.t6 per day.
An aggregate of 1920, S90.06 (3O,1S
per cent. of the total) we're ex) pended
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

Notice of First Meeting of CreditOrs.'
In the District Court of the United
States for the Western Division of the
Southern District of Georgia, in Bank
ruptcy.
In the matter of L. T. Sease, Bank
rupt-In Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of L. T. Sease. OF
Anericus, in the county of Sumter and
district aforesaid bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
2Sth day of March A. D., 1916. the said
i. T, SeaSe was duly adjudicated
bankrupt; and that the first meeting of
Eis creditors will be held at Americas.
Sumter county, Georgia, on the 9Th dav
Of April A. D. 1916, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, at which time said cred
tors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint a trustee, examine the bank.
rupt, and transact such other business
as may properly come before sail
meeting. The bankrupt is required to
be present on that day for examina-
ton.
This March 28th, 1916.
HOLLIS FORT,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
LABOR OF FOUR YEARS.

The custom and laws of the Methodist church do no;
allow pastor remain any charge for more
four successive years The wisdom of this rule has
debated pro and by pastors congregations and
conferences and the strength of be substan-
tial in the rites of the institution.
The Times Recorder unhesitatngly believes that there
should exceptionsbut there not One exception
is Rev j. A. Thomas of the First Methodist church. who
concluded his four years of allotted time in Ameri
Gus. On Monday Rev. Thomas will leave to attend the
Georgia conference be held Thomasvle fully
that he begin the work of the conference
year in another city We only voice the sentiment OF
the people Americas whole, disregarding church
lines, when say they deeply regret his going His
work has constructive non-sensatona and full OF
the goodness for which every minister should labor
The Americas charge is of the largest and most
important in the entire Georgia conference anG
the trust which the great church imposed in Rev
Thomas has been violated but instead-it has been
kept warm with a consciousness of dutys path.
1t will be several days before the people will know
what church is to be honored by the services of Rev
Thomas but in the meantime it is assured that his
power valued by the conference and his future home
will be fortunate in having him to teach and worR
among them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
COCKTAILS TAKES
SHOT AT CRITICS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Sharp
language is employed by Major Gen
eral George W. Goethals, Governor OF
the Panama Canal Zone, in replying
to published criticisms of the big wa
terway which he charges have seri-
ously affected its commercial rating.
In his annual report, made public by
the War Department, the Governor de-
clares that the earth movements which
have frequently interrupted traffic
through the canal finally will be over
come for all time.
General Goethals goes into a leng-
thy review Of the geological problems
v hich have been encountered, of the
steps taken to overcome such OBJ
stacles and the measure of success at.
tanned, SO far as the Culebra cut is
concerned, he said "the worst is over,
the intervals between movements are
becoming greater and the quantities of
material less
The report replies to the published
statements of Professor Benjamin Lee
Roy Miller, of Lehigh University, and
former Senator Thomas Kearns, of
Utah. The charges made in each case,
General Goethals brands as "erron-
eous, unwarranted and unfair" 1t is
shown in the report that during part
OF the fiscal year 1916 during which
thecanal was opened, All vessels pass
ed from the Atlantic to the Pacific and
376 in the other direction. OF all
these, only 81 were engaged in the
American coast-wise trade.
The total cargo tonnage handled
was 3,14OO46 as against 4,969,792 the
preceding year, although the waterway
was in operation for only five months
last year Commenting upon the reduC-
ton in coastwise traffic shown, how
ever the report says it was due prin-
cipally to the scarcity of ships for
foreign trade which drew American
coasting vessels into that service
Difficulties of the present system of
levying tolls are recited and General
Cocktails again recommends that leg.s-
lation be sought making the earning
capacity of a ship the basis upon
which charges should be computed He
points out that 50 1893 $50 were collect
ed in tolls during 1916 Had the so
called Panama Canal Rules applied in
measuring the ships, he adds, this
sum would have been increased by ap-
proximately 100000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
THE USE OF THE FEDERAL FUND.

In the opinion of many people the right step was made
in Americas Friday when majority of the counties
along the Dixie Highway between Macon and Thoma J.
providing adopting ways and part
of the federal road fund this particular stretch OF
highway. The organization has been formed by
mous expression to make it permanent-at least until
all of the problems have been solved and the way
made clear.
1t struck some people with peculiar force when the
first announcements of projects in Georgia made
by the State Highway Commission The first lines OF
travel adopted for the during the present fiscal
year created comment-both favorable unfavorable
We did not hesitate to known our opinion which
was a criticism.
Hon. E. L. Rainey, a member of the state commission
looks with much favor the plan adopted by the
county commissioners in effort part the
fund for this section. His expressions to the Times
Recorder give much hope that Sumter and the Dixie
Highway between Bibb and Thomas will be found in
the next projects. Hon T. E. Patter-
meeting here Friday his idea that the attitude
assumed at the gathering will bear fruit
Every county is jealous of the "pie-counter" 1t is
part and parcel the American political attitude .
want much a neighbor-and little more if i;
be secured The federal fund constructive
differing somewhat from other appropriations
which have been made by the government
Sumter wants her part and happy to note
that the way seems bright.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
OPEN SCHOOLS AT
NIGHT FOR ALIENS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-It is the
purpose of the Bureau of Naturaliza-
ton of the U. S. Department of Labor
to extend the privilege of attendance
upon the public night schools of the
country to every candidate for citizen
ship wherever he may make his home.
Heretofore, this work, nationwide and
important as it is, has been restricted
to urban centers. 1t is now proposed,
in cooperation with the public school
authorities, to carry this great educa-
tional campaign into the rural com
munities.
With this end in view, the Bureau OF
Naturalization is suggesting to every
county superintendent of schools
throughout the United States the advis-
ability of opening the doors of the
county school house at night for alien
instruction and stands ready to SUP
port the movement in every way pos
sible in it's application to the candi-
dates for citizenship.
In many counties general or special
public evening schools are already in
operation and to these admission is
requested for the adult foreign-born so
that they may receive instruction in
English and ciyics. Where it is found
impracticable to gather the citizenship
candidate in the school rooms, plan
has been mapped out whereby the stud
ents may pursue their studies at home.
They will be able to obtain the course
of instruction from the school teach
ers of their respective districts, re-
porting by appointment as often as
necessary for such further help as may
be needed
Where no funds are available, it is
suggested that the work be taken UP
by volunteer teachers and continued
until such time as appropriations may
be made for the maintenance of the
rural night schools. 1t is reasonable
t, assume that practical demonstra'
ton of the advantages of instruction
for the foreign-born in the more spars
ely settled country districts will cause
the state and local authorities to pro
vide funds for their future operation.
Citizenship classes maintained for
adult foreigners in the public night
schools are of vital Importance locally
and nationally. Patriotic considera-
tons demand that men and women OF
foreign birth, who have decided to
make this country should be helped,
through education, to understand the
principles of American Government
and encouraged to install American
customs and ideals in their home life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
SGdbOdrl1 Air Line
Ihe Progressive Railway Of the South

Leave Americas for Cordele. Ro-
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond
Portsmouth and points East and South
1881 pm
$3.50 m
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
vile, Helena and intermediate points
5:u p m
Leave Americas for Richland, At
lanta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
3:0S m
Leave Americas for Richland, Col
umbus, Dawson, Albany and interme-
date points
10 100 m
Seaboard Buffet Parlor-SIeeping Car
on Trains Is and Ii arriving Americas
from Savannah 1925 p. m, and leav-
ing Americas for Savannah 2:30 a. N.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
2:30 a. m, will be open for passengers
at 11:40 p. m.
For further information apply to H.
P Everett, Local Agent, Americas
Ga; C. w. Small, Div. Pass, Agent,
Ca; G. B. RYAN. G. P. A.,
Norfolk, Va.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
ONE PROBLEM FOR THE COURT.

Somebody killed Walter Wade.
That seems undeniable fact from all that is
known by officials and interested people concerning the
case
1t is expected that the jury of Sumter Superior
court which organizes Monday, when the court con-
venes will take up the case and do their full duty
The people of this section believe that every guilty
person should be punished every innocent person
should be protected.
1t does a community good, but harm-to have such
crimes as the Wade pass unfathomed 1t may be
consigned the mysteries of life-but hope not.
The people Americas and Sumter county looking
the jurorstheir neighbors and their friends,
to bring to light the truth with the disappearance and
apparent murder of Walter Wade
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26
EDITOR BLOODWORTH KNOWS.

Editor Duke, of the Griffin News and Sun, is here
by extended an invitation to visit while the cir
cuses are here in winter quarters. Well show him
all the various tigers and trace their steps to the
abiding paces.-Americus Times Recorder.
Ii Duke will wait until the Christmas holidays
will go down with him. Americas has numbers of
pretty girls and along about the holidays there is
great deal of excitement in Cranstons town. It's
good place to go any time, but better along about
Chrlstmas.-Forsyth Advertiser.
1t seems that Editor Bloodworth has the Ian
hereabouts and of course is telling Editor Duke tn
plain unvarnshed truth If the holidays be most cor
yenieat we will be glad to have you then but bear i
mind we await the coming with open arms. not speal
ing for the girls, though,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

Congressman Wilson of Florida, thinks that the
strength of the South would be essened by choosing
president through direct vote in place of the
system Of the electoral college The representation now
IN vogue is based upon population, and not voting
strength which gives Georgia material place in the
setoral column, although good portion of her popula
Ei1n is disfranchised
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

The Savannah Press has passed the quarter a CEN
Try milestone, and in its chosen and modest way
made mention of the fact The Press has been con.
zructiye force for its city state and nation and the
work Of Editor sutlye during Editor stoyalls absence
Switzerland has been the admiration of many
sr7ends We hope that the half century mark Of the
Press will find it greater
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

Johnnie Spencer that who works the first
rakGmn of the editorial page the Macon Telegraph,
xm be extended invitation to visit Secretary Fent-
~Ure, Of the Chamber of Commerce, and We humble
ssTbe while the circus is in winter folks here The
eSrens folks greeted this with a that the
welcome animals
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

Emperor Francis Josephs heart will be sealed in sill
cup and other vital organs will be placed in copper
Our friends needn't be so particular with us-but
would like to be all in one place
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

The many friends of Billy Sunday will hear with re-
A that he intends to retire next year His other
sraands will be interested in learning how he keeps
bGsx without any sleep
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

Lieut.. William Thaw, the American in the French
r service that only the newspapers speak of the
american Aerial Corps" Nevertheless, the journals
aase way of calling things by their right names
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

Il unavailing for the Georgia troopers to hope
they will be back home for Christmas They'll have
m Aang their stockings up in the cactus plains of the
Lane Star State.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

The business houses Americas will observe Thanks
ssEng Day. and the churches will hold services paying
r=serance to the great and offering thanks for
aas mercy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

The cattle dipping law has been upheld constitu-
aaunal by Judge w. F. Thomas of Vadosta The next
nginion will be rendered by red-headed of
&rDufe if he finds time during his trial which begins
in Augusta Monday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

Former Governor Joseph M. Brown has interesting
sssele in todays Times Recorder Regardless your
as dislike for Little Joe. it must be said that he
auS brain which he uses-more than some folks do.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

RAere are two meatess days in France There
ARA seven with many folks who are numbered among
acquaintance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

The North Georgia Methodist preachers have been the
guests of Editor Duke Of the Griffin News and Sun, dur
isg the past week The fouryear limit doesn't affect his
stay. for which the people of Griffin offer thanks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

Hearsts papers refer to the emperor-kng Of
Austria Hungary as "Austrias New Accident Hearst is
ssGr old one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

Tell you one thing we've to learn that 1t takes
a does the other way
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

aThe South is in the saddle and the is ratified,
N the rhythmic comment of the Rome Tribune Herald
AEa the West batted
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

We Just can't get it OFF mind-that day of fried
ealcken which begins at Thomasville on Tuesday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

The great call of the gridron will resouud with an
emphatic force Thanksgiving which is the official day
for the close of the season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

The regulars and the Georgia troopers are mixing
real well on the border which is it should be.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

Fhere is no special significance to these wdened col
ERaz this morning. only change.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-26

Wedding bells have quit tingling-theyre making NOR
nmGze than that.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-06
GOSSIP OF WALL STREET.
Contrad IctOry.

The tone Of the stock market IN the
hrst half hour after the opening and
the tone throughout tho remainder OF
the day presented the utmost in contra
diction. From the clang OF tho opening
gong until around 1880 a. NJ stocks
were thrown overheard with a frenzy
which bordercd on the verge OF a panic.
n declines in prices generally ranged
anywhere from u fraction OF a point to
: points. The selling. however, had all
the earirarks Of being largely prutcs-
sional. though there Was some real
liquidation. Tina; worsc breaks were
not recorded was hue TO the fact that
there a considerable comparing OF
buying and selling orders by brokers
previous to the opening of the market,
which did much to insure a steadier
tone than might have existed otherwise.
The fact that the printing of the Ger
man note on tho news tickers had not
been completed when the stock market
opened did much 20 account for the early
weakness. for the first par; received ~
the digcsts Of the berlin reply seemed
20 contain the most unsatisfactory part
Of the note. Several big operators. II
~as taid. sat In their offices with an
omen wire to their brokers OF the 'oor
Of the exchange and sold the market as
they received the unofficial text Of the
note nara Sraph ny PARAGRAPH. NY the
time they had reached The last few para.
graphs Of the note IL was said that they
had reversed their opinion n were
buyers instead Of sellers. Trading dur
ing the first nfteen minutes was at n
terrific pace. 1910. 900 shares changing
hands in that time. or at the rate OF a
$500. 600 share day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-06

There were some disappointed persons
~ the brokerage ard speculative frttcT-
nifty yesterday az the failure of prices to
get down 80 lower levels and stay there.
Many brokers' had orders TO buy big
blocks Of stock at figures considerahl,
unde- the lowest levels that existed yes
terday. The financial district here and
investment and speculative communities
throughout the country had felt that
when the German reply was received Il
would cause n worse break IN prices than
was registered on the saturday before
Easter and that il would be just the thine
10 pick w some good bargains. There
fore orders for thousands OF shares lad
been put on AZ figures vel below The
market. Most Of these levels we're never
reached. or when they were prices did not
remain down long enough 10 enable bro
kers to execute more than u small per-
certagc ~ their buying orders. one bro
ker sorrovfu,!y remarked last Might ~
he made his way out Of the Stock Ex-
change:
II though, 7 was going n have \ bis
day today. az 7 had orders To- thou
sands OF shares from NY clients q, Ger
tain figures below Thursdays close. "
Z was. 7 WAS only able 20 ct about
$500 shares executed before prices
scared above the iisures at which | had
been told TO buy
M.nN hrlt"t' aid hat ihr ma1t,t ne.
hayci . %ucn WA was
decla N.th Spaiu-d.ppinG violently II
first ~ then displaying unexpected
f- nnc<S
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-06
ARRIVED FROM NEW YORK
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