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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
IN
COLLISION WITH
TUG IN !" RACE"

NEW LONDON. Conn, Nov. H.
Five members of the crew of the
tugboat T. "A. Scott, Jr., were drown
ed when the tug and the German
merchant submarine Deutschland col
lided in the Race" twelve miles
from this port before aaypreak this
morning. The tug was conveying the
Deutschland, which sailed for Bremen
Unexpectedly at 1870 o'clock this
morning. The tug sank quickly after
being rammed by the Deutschland
which returned here. Officials OF tne
Eastern Forwarding Co., American
representatives of the Deutschland, re
fused to say how badly damaged the
submersible merchantmen is.
Capt. Fred Hinch of the interned
German liner Neckar. was the only
person aboard the tugboat saved. Capt
Fred Carney, of the Scott, went down
with his vessel.
Capt. Koenig, of the Deutschland
refused to discuss the collision, but
a member OF the submarines crew
said the tugboat got in front of the
Deutschland and was struck squarely
in the stern. The blow was of suffi-
cient strength to lift the Scott far
out of the water, her nose going down
quickly, and soon afterward the boats
boiler exploded.
The Deutschland, it is learned late
this afternoon, was not seriously dam
aged, and probably will be again ready
to sail within a few days. Several oil
the ships bow plates were bent and
rivets loosened, but the interior of the
vessel was not damaged. The crew OF
the submersible will make such re-
pairs as are necessary without as
sistance.
The submarine and tug struck in ar
eddy which twisted them out of con-
troll, according to Captain Harry Ba-
ker of the Tug Cassie, which was also
conveying the Deutschland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
GLOVER STATES
PURPOSE Of PLAN
FOR ASSISTANCE

Official announcement was made yes
terday by President Carr S. Glover
Of the reorganization movement Of
the Chamber of Commerce.
A complete civic survey has been
made and the plans, in so far as they
have been outlined, call for the es-
tablishment of strong, active Cham
her of Commerce by the end of the
month.
At meeting held at the Chamber a
campaign committee was appointed to
take charge and put through plans for
the securing of the membership to the
organization upon the new and en-
larged basis.
The personnel of the committee is
considered one that reflects confidence
and assurance, and the officers of the
Chamber believe that when the work
OF the committee is finished Americus
will be proud of the achievement.
President Glover in discussing the
movement stated:
We are determined to make this
movement a success. We have all
been hoping for an efficient CONNER
cial body and the time has arrived
when good intentions and hopes mus,
give fay to actual achievement. l car
say for the board of commissioners
that we will make whatever sacrifics
is necessary to give the time, effor
and personal service required to give
merce. However, we must have the
Americus an active Chamber of Com
cooperation Of every one IF this is tc
start off with the impetus It must have
7 hone that when the time arrives for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
NEW RAILROAD IS
On THE HORIZON
IN NEW INTEREST

The city of Americus may never
secure the new railroad being built
from Byromville to Methyen's store in
the 2Sth district of this county, but
1t can never be said that it was not
thoroughly discussed pro and con for
very long time.
The latest development comes with
the visit of H. w. Campbell, of Detroit.
Mich, representing two bond houses
and life insurance companies, who de-
sire to handle the road for the exten-
sion from Methven's store to Ameri-
Gus. 1t is said that possibly S350,O03
IS involved in this proposed extension.
The civil engineer for the proposed
road estimates a minimum cost of
$4,000 a mile, but this does not who'll
ly take into consideration the high
prices of material needed for this
work. For instance, railroad spikes
are said to be selling at SC a piece.
~ AAOA bSut LSpl CSSuLlUR LnG
Georgia Lumber Co., well known here,
where he often visited in the interest
of the railroad. is in the city, accom-
panying Mr.. Campbell.
The railroad proposition was laid
before the commissioners of the
Chamber of Commerce at their meet
ing late yesterday afternoon. 1t was
discussed backwards and forwards.
through the middle and around the
sides.
1t was called to mind that the mat
ter was thoroughly entered into some
time ago, when tentative assessments
to- secure the Americus stock for the
road were made. After these as
sssments were made and the parties
notified, nothing further was done.
and it is hoped that the latest visit of
the parties will bring more interest to
culminate in the building Of the
road
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
MUST STRIKING MOTORMAN
CONTINUE TO PAY ALTMONY

ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. 17.-If the fact
that man is on strike, being de.
prived thereby of his usual income, a
sufficient excuse for failure to pay
alimony?
Arraigned before Judge J. T. Pen
dleton, of Fulton Superior court, on
contempt charge brought by his for
mer wife on the ground that she was
not getting the SIS per month which
he had been ordered to pay alimony,
Garland Robinson, of this city, made
the defense that he left his job with
the local street railway company
when a number of conductors and
motormen recently went on a strike,
and, therefore, he could not keep up
his payments.
Judge Pendleton held that a man
who is making no money can pay no
alimony, and excused the defendant
temporarily with notice that he must
resume his payments, and pay the full
amount he owes in arrears, as soon
as he secures employment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
NEWSPAPER MEN
Of DISTRICT MAY
MEET IN THE CITY

The newspaper publishers of the
Third Congressional district may hold
a meeting in Americus in the near
future, more likely after the Christ
mas holidays.
This comes in line with sugges-
ton from Editor Charles E. Benns,
of the Butler Herald, who has the
following comment addressed to the
Third district editors in this weeks
paper:
IF there ever was a time when
publishers of weekly newspapers
should stand together it is now. The
state organization has been beneficial
to the craft in many ways, but we
confidently believe that the milk In
the cocoanut' would be found through
an organization of newspaper men CT
thi Third congressional district, and
for this purpose here and now sug-
gest a get-together meeting of the
brethren at Americas or some central
point, Immediately after the rush Of
the Christmas holidays are over"
The newspaper men of the Twelfth
congressional district will meet soon
at Dublin, the main interest being
the present extraordinary high price
Of newsprint paper. recently the
Georgia newspaper men met at Macon
on Press Day at the Georgia State
fair, and devised tentative plans.
The district organizations will make
the working more compact and much
good is expected to be aroused by
TIE close workings Of the neighbor
publishers.
Further announcements are ex-
pected from time to time concerning
the plans and purpose; also the meet
ing time at Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
NOVEMBER 10th
MARKS THE OPEN
SEASON ON BIRDS

Monday, November goth is being an.
ticipated with great delight by the
huntsmen of this section, as it usherS
II the open season for many kinds Ci
birds when they can be hunted with
in the law.
The old f1int-locks are being oiled
and all preparations being made for
the great day. But, some say they
will not go on Monday, being super
stitious of the first day in the week.
Quail doves and wild turkey arc
the species laid down in Georgia s
official law as the birds which can be
sought by the nimrod, beginning De.
cember goth.
Game Warden w. t. McMath can
issue licenses, and it is said that he
will vigorously prosecute all viola
tors of the law:
The open season and daily bag fol-
various species, is as follows:
Quail, November 20 to March 2;
"a in one day.
Doves, August 1 to 81, and Novem-
ber 20 to March / 25 in one day.
Wild turkeys, either sex, November
20 to March /; 2 in season.
Cat squirrels, October to March 1
Is in one day.
Deer, either sex. October to De
cember 1; 2 in season.
Summer, or wood, duck, September
l to January 1; 25 in one day.
Migratory duck, September 1 to
April 90; so in one day.
Woodcock, December / to January
/; 25 in one day.
Plovers, November 90 to March 4;
% in one day.
Marsh hens: 25 in one day.
Snipe, December 1 to May 1; rs in
one day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
MUCH MORKBEEN
DONE FOR YEAR IN
1ST. ME-. CHURCH

The last quarterly conference for
the First Methodist church held last
night brought the conference years
work to close. in preparation for the
annual south Georgia conference, to
meet at Thomasville on November
28th.
Thomas o. Marshall, for several
years fine teacher in the First
Methodist church Sunday school. has
been selected as superintendent to
succeed T. M. Furlow, who goes to
the newly organized Lee Street Sun
day school. Both officers are splen-
did organizers.
The stewards selected for the First
Methodist church were: L. G. Coun-
Gil, S. r. Heys. ]. M. Bryan, A. D.
Gatewood. John Sheffield. c.. F. Gid
dings, Neon Buchanan, R. L. McMath,
D. F. Davenport, C. NJ. Hale, While
Marshall, Stephen Pace, H. E. Allen,
u. H. Ellis, d. W. lohlNSl, -. W. -
liams w. A. Harden and Cloyd Bu-
" chanan.
The stewards for the new Lee
Street church are H. M. Stokes, D. B.
Mayes, E. B. Everett, T. M. Furlow,
Il. H. Glover, Jr., j. B. Ansley.
1t is likely that T. NJ Furlow will
be selected to head the new Lee Street
Sunday school, which was organized
some time ago. The new church has
So members and bears the unique dis
tinction of the only church in Method
ism which was built without a con-
gregation.
DR.. T. D. Ellis, residing elder OF
the Americas district, was here last
night, and stated that the district
would make a splendid showing at the
conference, having fulfilled all obli-
cations.
Rev. j. A. Thomas, pastor of the
First Methodist church. goes with the
knowledge that he cannot return to
Americus, because of the limit of four
years as pastor having been served
here. Americus regrets to lose him.
hut some other city in the conference
will gain him.
Rev. Thomas and<NIr. T. NJ. Furlow,
the district delegate, will leave on
Monday, November 9th, for Thomas
Vile, which is the day before the con-
ference.
Rev. George Nj. Acree, of the Amer
icus circuit, and Rev. A w. Quillian
os the Lee Street church. will go to
the conference at the same time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
WANTS COMPETITION
IN THE COAL FIELD

CHICAGO Nov. 17.-Giving as a
premise th> .ct that the coal indus
try has been built up and must to
some extent at least, be maintained by
rate adjustments predicated on COM
petitive economic and commercial
conditions, as we'll as on transporta-
ton conditions, R. W. Ropiequet of
st. Louis, gave the American Mining
Congress today some suggestions for
governing conditions. He favored an
organization similar to that recon-
mended for adjustment of mining leg
islation questions, and said:
Let each of the competing fields,
considered from the standpoint of
larger units, form its own organIza-
which shall adjust smaller minor
1al differences, and represent this
field in all traffic matters and in the
larger joint body.
Let these representatives of the
smaller organizations form such Il
Joint body representing the whole COM
petitive industry, which latter shall
consider the rate adjustments as be-
tween the larger units, and represent
the industry in traffic matters affecting
coal interests generally.
Both of these bodies might grad
ually secure from the carriers adjust
ments between the competitive fields
which would not ignore the competitive
relativity of the inter-related fields.
"Only when no adjustment could be
secured through either of these bodies,
and in case of the smaller body until
the matter has been passed upon by
the larger body, should recourse be
had to the regulating commissions"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
FORESTRY BOARD GIVES
RULES TO MINE CONGRESS

CHICAGO. Nov. 17.-The Forestry
Relations Committee, in its report to-
day to the American Mining Congress,
outlined the rules for prospecting on
forest reserves. Commenting on com.
plants, the committee, through its
chairman, Carney Hartley, of Denver,
said
The interest of the forestry service
is being well carried out by field offic
ials. In some localities where there
had been some complaints the difficulty
has been that unfair advances has been
taken of the rules compelling forestry
officials to exercise the letter of the
law IN order TO carry out instructions.
II some cases this has been due to
lack of appreciation of the spirit of the
law and in few cases through an at.
tempt to take unfair and illegal ad-
vantage of the situation. 1t is gener-
ally believed, however, that by this
time the situation is well understood
and the principal need for the regula-
tions is to show the prospector what
his rights are under them"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
FIRE BURNS A PART
OF CROXT0N HOME

The two-story residence at 12i
Hampton street, occupied by Lee L.
Croxton and family, was partially de-
stroyed by fire early Friday morning.
AT 2:45 o'clock Friday morning the
fire whistle blew, sounding the fire
alarm. The fire department made a
quick response, but when they arriv-
ed found that the roof of the second
floor was too far gone to save. The
fire is thought to have started from a
closet on the second floor, which soon
gained headway into the roofing.
1t was fortunate for the inmates
that they were awakened in time to
escape from the flames. A young man
boarder in the house, who came in on
the Seminole at 1 o'clock, and who
had not gone entirely to sleep, heard
the noise of the fire plunging out on
the porch and gave the alarm, thus
giving all time to get out of the build
ing. 1t is stated that most of the FUR
niture was saved, although quite Il
deal of it was damaged.
The residence was the property of
J. J. Hardy, and was insured.
But for the timely arrival of the
fire department, the entire residence,
no doubt, would have been a total
loss. and surrounding property would
have likely suffered loss.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
SPECIAL SERVICES At
METHODIST Church

Special services will be held norm
ing and evening on Sunday at the
First Methodist church. The musical
program arranged is splendid, and
the pastor, Rev. j. A. Thomas, will
deliver special sermons.
Interesting reports will be made at
the Sunday services, ard the public
is cordially invited to attend.
III ]. E. Dickey, former president
of Emory college, now pastor of the
First Methodist church, Atlanta, will
oocrnv the pulpit here in December.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
SEARCHING FOR RELATIVES
OF ROBERT MITCHELL NOW

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov 17.-After at
tending the Inman Park church OF
this city for thirty years continuously,
and after being elected an elder in
the same, Robert Mitchell died with
cut single member knowing the
rame of a relative surviving him. He
was an upholsterer of furniture and
lived a retired life, working hard all
the week and attending church regu-
larly on Sunday. Members of the
church are searching for relatives who
are believed to live in Cincinnati.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17

personal service in the developing OF
this organization others will give gen
erously of their services.
I'm view of the fact that the results
of a diversified campaign have been
so appreciated all over the state and
country, the movement will embrace
Sumter county IN its entirety. This
will be brought about if the farmers
will all cooperate with us, and we are
going to invite them to do so.
" For Americus and Sumter Coun-
ty' is the slogan adopted by the cam
raign managers"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
Only Slight Damage Apparent.

BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 1.-THE
deutschland, apparently, was only
sligly damaged in the collision with
the T. A. Scott this mornin, North
German Lloyd officials here announc-
ed at noon. A thorough examination
Of the submersible will be made at
once, however, to determine the full
extent of the injury sustained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
WILSON NAMES
THAAkSGIVI n c
DAY For NATION

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. IL
President Wilson today formally pro-
claimed Thursday, November Both, as
Thanksgiving Day. The proclamation
naming the day urges Americans to
render thanks for the blessings OF
peace and unbroken prosperity which
have been bestowed upon our country
in such unstinted measures, to think
deeply of the peoples of the world up
on whom the curse and terror of war,
has sopiteously fallen. and to contrib
ute to their sufferings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
No Hostile Motor Boat Involved.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 17.-Of1
cial reports from the New London col
lector of customs received late today
contained nothing to substantiate the
published report that hostile motor.
boat attempted to ram the Deutschland
Secretary Daniels, because of this re-
port, has called for an official repor:
by naval officers bearing upon the ac-
cident to the Deutschland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
CAP TAIN COBB BACK
FROM HOME CONF c

Captain John A. Cobb, president OF
the Georgia Agricultural society, has
returned from Columbus, where he at
tended the Homecoming events at the
capital city of Muscogee county. Cap
tain Cobb went primarily to attend the
exhibit of the state board of entomol-
cgy, he being a member of the state
board.
Captain Cobb states that the parade
was mile long, with floats of all the
different enterprises and organizations,
prominent among them being the boys
corn clubs and the girls canning
clubs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
{ CHARLES III. HARPER
GIVEN A COMMISSION

Governor Harris has commissioned
Charles Hamilton Harper second
lieutenant of coast artillery, Savan-
rah, to succeed Second Lieutenant ].
F Ross, who has been transferred to
the unassigned list. Lieut.. Ross was
with the recruiting station here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
ENOUGH SALINE IN OCEAN
TO COVER UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. IL
Saline matter in the ocean is estimated
at little more than 4,S0O,OOO cubic
miles, which according to the United
States Geological Survey, is enough to
cover the entire surface of the United
States to depth of $500 feet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
ENTERED APPRENTICE
DEGREE ON AT LODGE

Nj. B. Council Lodge, No. 95, f. & A.
M, will confer the Entered Appren,
tice degree tonight at Z o'clock, at the
Masonic Hall, and the membership o!
Americus Lodge, No, 13, is invited to
attend. All visiting brothers are urg-
ed to attend. There are four candi-
dates for the e. A. degree.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
CRISP WEATHER SIGNAL FOR
H0G.KILLINGS IN SUMTER

Several farmers from near Amerfcus
took advantage of the weather and
killed hogs Thursday and Friday
morning homemade pork sausage was
offered for sale on the streets and
disposed of readily. There were also
chitterlings, spare ribs and backbone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
Rumanians Retreating.

PETROGRAD, Nov. 17.--The Rus
sian war Office announced today that
Teutonic troops had captured Liresht,
in the Campulung area of Rumania,
and that the Rumanians had evacuated
rr'rcui'r'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-17
MAY FUTURES WENT
ABOVE q CENTS

NEW YORK, Nov. 17.-May cotton
futures reached a quotation of twenty
one cents on the New York cotton ex-
change here today, trading in the op
tion being lively. Other active months
were quoted well above twenty cents
before the exchange closed
The Holt County sentinel., 1916-10-20

For U. s. Senator. Walter S. Dickcy.
For Governor, Henry l.amm
For Secretary Of state, VIM. C..
Askin.
FOR Representative. John ". kunkcl.
FOR Judge County Court, First Dis
tric', Curtis u. Whitmcr.
For Judge County Court. Second
District, !. 4. Iddings.
For Prosecuting Attorney, \. VI,
Tihhcls.
For sheriff. benjamin T., Crouscr.
For Assessor, Az. \. Meyer.
For Treasurer, Scbourn Carson.
For Surveyor. John ". rcrct,
For Coroner, DIR. 7. T.. Bullock.
For Public Administrator, Geo. W
Cummins.
u. ". Porter. 4. VI. Tibbcls an,
Geo. &. Price, Of Mound City. franl
Walker and Robert Brown, Of Bigc
low. went to Rock Port. and escorted
the sneaker 10 Mound City. n
l.igclow. they were accorded n splcn
did reception and found the city nice
~ decorated, as evidence Of their up
prevail Of the Judges candidacy.
The Holt County sentinel., 1916-10-20

Dave Hahn, of the Chambers dis
trict, has had to move his house again,
on account Of the ravages Of the
river. He has only few acres now
left.
Duke Taylor and family, Of
the Sharps Grove district, were here
last week to get acquainted with that
tiny little Miss at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Gerald King.
Hard luck has surely struck our
ship. On September 20 his residence
was partly Inroofed, his barn and
other out-buildings badly wrecked BY
the storm. On October 8, he lost hi
residence. and . large portion Of II,
contents by fire. II