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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
IRISH RECRUITING
UP TO STANDARDS

DUBLIN, Feb. 29.-Irish recruiting
is proceeding in accordance with the
expectations of the military authorit-
les. 1t received a great uplift from
the visit to Galway of the Lord Lieu
tenant and John Redmond. The scenes
in the Galway streets exceeded in the
number of crowds and enthusiasm of
the welcome anything previously ex-
perienced in the same city at purely
Nationalist demonstrations.
The main difficulty about Irish re-
cruiting is the reluctance of the farm
ers to enlist. The trouble was also
found in England, and indeed in all
countries the man on the afrm is the
most reluctant fighter. There has been
a good deal of argument in Ireland as
to the respective contributions of I'M
ionists and Nationalists, and some
bandying criticisms in the party news
papers of each side. But the real line
Of distinction is btween town and
county. In all parts of Ireland the
townsmen have joined in large mum
bers in proportion to the population.
In no part of Ireland have the farmers
done anything like so well.
Lord Winborne noted that at elast
tenty Irish towns claim to be at the
top of the list in the proportion of men
recruiting and that Ballina challenges
Belfast. In some small towns the
average has been higher than in Eng
land Mr.. Redmond did not mince his
words in his appeal to the farmers t o
come forward. He believed that they
" ould have most to lose from defeat
in the war, and he told them that if
they would not fight for their land and
and let the townsmen do the fighting
for them their position was contempti-
bic. There has been much improve
ment in the way of approaching the
people with recruiting appeals and so
far the result has been. admittedly sat
isfactory. But eleven hundred men
week at least are wanted and the eff
fort to keep up the supply will be
steadily maintained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
LITTLE FOLKS Of.
SCHOOLS BUILD.
THEIR OWN FAIR.

The Educational and Children's
building that will be built on the
grounds of the Third Agricultural Dis
trict fair, bids fair to outshine all the
other buildings from the start that it
is getting.
Saturday afternoon Secretary Hy-
man and Agricultural Agent Oliver
were agreeably surprised when Miss
Maude Hit, teacher at Pleasant Grove
school in the 2Sth district, brought in
$4.30, being 10 cents each from forty
three pupils in her school. Miss Hit
said that her pupils are very much
enthused over the idea of the fair and
more so over the fact that the children
will have building they could claim
they owned and that was going to be
built with their own money.
Prof. T. J. Barrett sent in $3.50 yes
terday from SO pupils at Plains and
stated in his letter that more would
fellow. Secretary Hyman made talk
to the children last Friday afternoon
and told them all about the fair and
tie children's building.
Monday morning Secretary Hyman
visited Huntington school, Leslie
school, DeSoto school and Jno. A. Cobb
Academy at Cobb, Ca, and in each of
these schools the children were very
much impressed with the plan for the
children's building. Agricultural Agent
Oliver accompanied Secretary Hymon
on these trips.
At Leslie 125 children bought a share
of the stock at 10c, making $3.50 for
this school. At teh other schools prac-
tically every pupil responded with
their 10c piece.
The work of soliciting funds for this
building will go right along, until the
pupils of every school in the 19 coun-
ties ave been given the chance to sub
scribe to this fund
Why not all the teachers of Sumter
county come forward with the list from
their schools. Mention will be made
in press of all that send in their
money.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
POLICE HAVE THEIR
SAY ABOUT MURDER

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 29.-The police
are satisfied with that separation a
week ago of Carl Jones and his wife
had nothing to do with the Staying
Monday by Carl Jones of his brother,
orhin Jones.
Carl Jones surrendered to the po-
lice yesterday after having locked the
body of his slain brother in his cottage
at Center Hill. He said that he had ac-
cidentally fred shotgun while show
ing it to his brother.
The police were not satisfied with
the explanation and made an investi-
cation into the domestic affairs of the
family. They are convinced today,
however, that the Staying was entire
ly accidental, and Carl Jones will prob
ably be released without further de-
ray.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
White Way Is
Beauty For The
Aggie College

"The Aggie White Way" And it's
the only one around Americas, and
that is where the rub comes in. Those
industrious young men out at the agri-
cultural school seem to be the only
ones in the vicinity who realize how
very important a white way is to a
community, and they have constructed
one. While the business portion o f
Americus at night now resembles dark
est Africa, the campus of the Third
district Agricultural school is bright
with myriad lights.
This white way extends all around
the spacious campus of the local
school, and in very short while the
finishing touches will be added to this
feature that will make the school
grounds even more beautiful than at
present
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
EDITOR LAWRENCE
At TER BIC HON0RS

The following article from the Ma
con News is of interest over the entire
Third congressional district:
Prominent and influential citizens
CT Turner, Crisp and Dooly counties
re booming Joe Lawrence, of Ashburn,
editor of the Wiregross Farmer, as
one of the delegates from the new
Third district to the national demo-
cratic convention in st. Louis. Tur-
ner county previously belonged to the
second district, where her citizens
were honorably recognized.
Since redistricting, when the coun-
ty was moved into the Third, they have
Loyalty fell into line and supported
the candidates coming from the other
side of the district, never until now
asking any recognition for any of her
cwn citizens. Therefore, they think
their wishes in reference to Editor
Lawrence should be granted without
any opposition. He is man who has
played large part in the development
of the section, and who is we'll known
and has many friends on both sides of
the river and in every way worthy and
capable as a committeeman"
Editor Lawrence is one of GeGrgia's
foremost writers and has been prom
inent in the affairs of state. Many of
mis- friends over the district are urging
his selection as one of the delegates to
the st. Louis convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
'SANITARIUM FOR
]. WYuE SMITH

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 29.-It is the
sanitarium instead of the chaingang
for ]. Wylie Smith, soldier of fortune
and head of the defunct Commercial
Loan & Trust company, who pleaded
guilty to forgery charges in the Su-
perior court.
Judge Ben Hill decided that it would
he cruelty to commit man in his pre-
cariOus health, supposedly in the last
stages of tuberculosis, to chaingang,
SO arrangements were made to have
HIM serve his sentence" in local
sanitarium. If he gets well he will be
sent to the prison farm at Milledge-
Vile.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
MUCH INTEREST
DISPLAYED OVER
FAIR At BANQUET

over fifty representative citizens Of
Americus gathere at the banquet in
the interest of the Third Agricultural
District fair in the Hotel Windsor
Monday evening. The gathering was
composed of large majority of the
representative citizens of Americux
and those who announced their inteu-
tion Of pushing the proposed fair to a
huge success.
After several speeches had been
made climax to the evening came by
the subscription of stock to the enter
prise, the total amount reaching sew
eTal thousand dollars in the short time
allowed for this purpose.
George R. Ellis, chairmin of the fair
committee, presided as toastmaster.
and briefly outlined the purposes and
benefits which would accrue from the
fair for this city and country. In a
few words, Rev. ]. A. Thomas was in
troduced and spoke on "Men-PulI To-
sether." His remarks were appro-
pirate and cheered for the force in af-
fairs.
The city of Americas promised the
cooperation of the officials through
the mayor, l.. G. Council, who spoke
Of the necessity of the enterprise.
Lee Allen told of the benefits which
tie merchant would receive, and
stressed the interest of diversified
farming which he said the fair would
encourage and assist
Other speakers during the evening.
all of whom went on record as favor
ing the fair, were County Demonstra-
tor ], G. Oliver, Frank Lanier, Presi-
dent Carr S. Glover, Superintendent j.
b. Mathis, Prof J M. Collum, Julius
Otto, president of the Georgia State
fair; Secretary E. H. Hyman.
The work of selling stock for the
project will be begun Immediately by
the fair committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
SOUTHERN MAKES
A MONTHLY REPORT

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 29.--Thc
results of operation of Southern Rail-
way company for the month of January
1916, and for the period of seven
months ended January 81, compared
with the same month and period in
1915 and 1914, exclusive of interest.
rentals and other income charges, are
announced by Comptroller Albert H
Plant as follows, the comparison with
1914 being made for the reason that in
1915 the effect of the business depres-
sion was reflected through the rev.
enues of the company:
Gross revenue, January 1915, $685.
012, an increase as compared with 1915
OF $935,O19 or 20.10@e, and a decrease
as compared with 1914 Of $150,94S, or
1880.
Operating expenses, taxes and un-
collectible railway revenues, January.
1916, $4,O77, 1903, an increase as COM
pared with 1915 of s1S1,O25, or S.S22Pa.
and decrease as compared with 1914
of 1901 1887, or 1850.
Corresponding results for the seven
months period are as follows:
Gross revenue this year $39,964,S ,Sl5,
an increase as compared with 1915 Of
.$2,546,2SS, or $3.50, and decrease
as compared with 1914 or s2,75s,19S. or
G.45eS.
Operating expenses, taxes and uncol-
lectible railway revenues this year,
$sS.l94,7O6. a decrease as compared
with 1915 Of s1.57s.ssS, or 1890. and
Is compared with 1914 Of $s,s57.5I7.
or s1Os4%.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
FRENCH CLAIM AN
EDGE At vERDUh
All The World Is
Ready For The
Ship Order

Renewal of the German drive on Yer
dun accompanied by the terrific force
marking the initial attack is forecast
i'll the Paris announcement that bonn
bardment of the north fortress is as
suming greater intensity hourly. The
heaviest infantry fighting during last
night seems to have been in the Woevre
distrist to the south of the fortress,
where the Germans stormed and oc-
cupied Manheulles. French reports
say the village is still under fire, with
its possession disputed.
A comparative lull of several hours
before the German artillery fire re-
sumed with intensity, indicated a
new phase of fighting may be develop
ing Germans attacks during today
appeared less driving than previous
charges, the pressure being continually
shifted from point to point, possibly
in an effort to find the weakest point in
the defensive line.
4, The French continued to deliver
counter attacks today, and all lines
were holding firm when attacked this
morning. The battle has ragged so
continuously throughout today, it is
impossible to state with accuracy
whether these will continue to with
stand the onslaughts. In Lorraine the
French admit German troops occupied
several small trenches, from which
they were later compelled to retire.
Reports from the east are to the eff
feet that the Russian continue to push
their advantage energetically in Ar
menia, the Turks retiring rapidly be-
fore the Slav advance Nothing is
known concerning the, progress of the
British relief expedition at Ell Amara,
o, of the force surrounded near Kut
IT Amara by the Turks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

PARIS, Feb. 29.-The German forces
around Verdun now exceed seven hun
dred and CITY thousand men, in he
opinion of military critics here. The
attacking forces include the very
flower of the German armies, and when
the price paid for ground gained is
realized by the German people, it is
believed reaction will be significant.
At the beginning of the battle, French
military critics assert, the Germans
brought up probably half a million
troops for participation in the attack,
others being added when it was seen
the original force was not sufficient to
break through.
"The situation is decidedly better
is phrase commonly used by the Pa
ris press this morning regarding the
struggle about Verdun. The French
counter attacks vigorously during yes
terday, and in instances succeeded in
gaining ground, as we'll as compelling
the Teutons to shift troops intended
for participation in the attack upon
the fortress. The fact that the Ger
man attacks are constantly diminish
ing in intensity and energy and the fur
ther fact that the battle is now shift
ing from around its original base, is
taken here as a sign that the German
general staff now despairs of making
any real impression on the French de-
fense. No figures regarding the num-
Der of French troops engaged in the
battle about Verdun have been per-
mitted to be published.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
German Not TO POSTPONE.
resistance

BERLIN, Feb. 29.-The Associated
Press correspondent here is reliably
Informed by a number of Germany's
leading statesmen that the new rule
affecting submarine warfare, announc-
g.. in a recent German memorandum,
regarding future treatment of armde
merchantmen positively will be put
into effect at midnight tonight (Feb-
ruary 29th.) The rule provides that
Ill "defensively armed" merchant ships
are to be sunk without warning by
German submarines whenever en-
cNuntered.
During several days past there has
Aisted more than a possibility that
Germany would propose at the last
minute to discontinue sinking mer-
tantmen without examination of car
goes and placing of crews in safety, if
Great Britain would agree to disarm
them, but this hope has been dissipat-
ed as shown in the foregoing. 1t as
thought in Berlin that if England re-
fused to disarm merchant ships then
reutrals might be convinced that such
ornament was intended for offensive
use.
1t was hoped some such turn in
events might enable President Wilson
and the Washington government to
reconcile the two conflicting view
points regarding armed merchant ves-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
PLANS CHANGED FOR
LEE STREET CHURCH

The plans for the erection of the new
Lee Street Methodist church have been
slightly changed, allowing for the con-
struction of large auditorium in the
basement, which will equal the main
auditorium. This arrangement is made
By the excavation of dirt under the
entire structure, instead of for the
walls alone. The change will preclude
any necessity of extension and build
ing an annex for the Sunday school.
The committee in charge of the work
states that any one may secure the
dirt from the excavation by hauling it
away and application should be made
to B. C. Hogue, who has charge of the
work at the building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
Turks Eyacuate TrebizOnd.

LONDON, Feb. ga Central News
agency dispatch from Petrograd to q
London afternoon newspapec says the
Turks are hastily evacuating Trebiz-
ond and neighboring towns on the
Black coast and in the Caucasus re-
gion. Russian columns continue ad-
vancing in that part of Asia, the Otto
man troops retiring after only feeble
resistance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
Twenty-Five Civilians Killed.

PARIS Feb. 29.-verdun reports
early today say twenty-one civilians
were killed by shells falling in the
city yesterday. Practically all of the
civilian population OF the city have
fled, carrying with them all articles Of
value. The military authorities caused
lo be removed all articles Of military
value to the Germans, some time ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
French Cruiser Sunk.

PARIS, Feb. 29.-The French aux
iliary cruiser La Provence was sunk
in the Mediterranean late Saturday,
Eews of the occurrence reaching the
French admiralty today. Eeighty-two
of those on board were saved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
POOLE BUYS HOME
FROM HAROLD

A real estate transaction of much in
terest locally was that consummated
Monday, in which Thomas Harold sold
bungalow on Harold avenue and
occupied by ]. D. Hooks to Clark Poole.
9he consideration was not made public,
but it is understood the figure the place
brought was a large one
Mr.. Poole bought the house as a
residence and with his family will go
there to reside in a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
BONDMEET|NGAT
THE CHAMBER Of
COMMERCE NEXT.

Americus will gather at the Cham
Der of Commerce tonight (1'uesday) at
8 o'clock when this body of citizens
will discuss the question OF the issu-
ance of bonds, as proposed in the cleo
tion called for March 18th. The meet
irg has been called by President Carr
s. Glover, of the Chamber of Com
merce
The matter of issuing bonds is i'm
rortant to every citizen of Americus,
and keen display of interest is anti
clpated at the meeting tonight.
Every citizen of Americus, whether
member of the Chamber of Commerce
or not, is urged to be present at the
meeting totnight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
Miss Smith Is
Named Sponsor

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 29.-Miss Callie
Hoke Smith, lovely daughter of Unit
ed States Senator and Mrs. Hoke Smith
has been appointed by General H. T.
Davenport, OF Americus, commander of
TIE Georgia division, U. c. ", to be
sponsor for the division at the Birm-
ingham reunion next May 16, II and IS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
Cabinet Discussed Situation.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 2y.-The
president and members of the cabinet
discussed the latest German subma-
rine communication in detail at this
mornings meeting, following which
Secretary Lansing and President Will
sen we're in conference some tims.
Later Secretary Lansing authorized
the statement that no conclusion re-
garding probable action to be taken
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
NEW CAFE OPENS
ABOUT MARCH 10

The management of the new cafe on
Lamar street announces that the
Royal Cafe, as it has been named, will
be open for business on or about March
10th. The place formerly occupied by
tie Americas Auto Supply Co., is be-
ing remodeled to make the store suit
able for filst-class restaurant and the
name alone shows just what sort of
service will be accorded the patrons of
the new cafe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
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= NEW YORK THIEVES \
' MAKE RICH HAUL !

= NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-Robbers :
= secured $25, 900 in securities from \
Z mail truck at the Jersey City =
' ferry late Saturday. =
= The robbery was an exception =
= ally bold one, the thieves taking =
= the mail sacks in full view of =
= many people who supposed them =
= to be postal employees. When \
y discovered the thieves had enjoy =
= ed forty hours of freedom during =
- which they escaped. =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
QU|MBY MELTON WAS
VISITOR IN CITY

Quimby Melton, former editor of the
Americas Times-Recorder, popular and
well known, was in the city for a few
hours Monday. He continues to hail
from cambridge, which it is under
stood maintains her supremacy as the
Largest town in Decatur county" The
many friends of Mr.. Melton unite in
their best wishes for his continued
success in boosting bigger, better and
rander Bainbridge and Decature coun-
ty
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
February Losses 1856.

LONDON, Feb 29.-In the house of
commons today it was announced that
British casualties during February
amounted to 739 officers and 17,S47 en-
listed men, a total of 1856, officers
and men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
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; SIX DEAD; NINE MISSING
FOLLOWING EXPLOSION

: KEMPTON, W. Va, Feb. 30 4
= Six persons are known to be dead
= and nine others missing following 4
: an explosion in Mine AZ of the
= Davis Coal and Coke Company,
= here early today. 4
. Fifty two miners at work in the :
= opening where the explosion oc- =
: Cured escaped, though several =
= were overcome and had to be re- !
= moved by companions.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
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= DIAZ SAILS FOR !
MEXICO ONCE AGAIN =

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 20. :
Felix Diaz sailed from Tampa 4
= February 18th, for TERRA, state of !
= Vera Cruz, Mexico, the state de- =
: partment learned today. \
> 1t is believed here Diaz intends =
to start a revolution in opposi- =
ton to the Carranza govern \
= ment. =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
GERMAN MANDATEFOR
ARMED VESSELS GOES
into EFFECT TONIGHT

by the United States had been reached,
and asserted there is no justification
for the published statements purpoct-
ing to give the views held by the
state department.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

'--S-"'H"
TIE eS-Reco1der is The ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District With Associated Press
service.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-08-16
OFF TO CAMBRIDGE

Messrs. George, ]. r Pittman,
Drexlcr, James Brantine and
Scarborough left today for Balm
bridge to join the State tour
through the boil weevil section
of Georgia and Alabama.
Gasoline has dropped one cent
per gallon in Fitzgerald. Ten
nessee towns arc getting theirs
for 21c.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-08-16
]. c. BREWER HAS
AUTO ACCIDENT
IN JACKS WILLIE

Jacksonville, Aug. 15.-Charg-
ed with intent to commit man
slaughter, the result of an auto
mobile accident near Jacksonville
Saturday night, in which Russell
Groves and d. B. Whit1nore, OF
Jacksonville, were seriously in
Jured, J. c. Brewer, of Douglas
and Fitzgerald, and his chauffeur.
Major Brown, have been placed
under heavy bond at Jacksonville.
1t is claimed Brewer drove his
car into the machine occupied by
the Jacksonville men and failed
to stop.
Brewer is the head of number
OF business concerns in Georgia
and holds the record for the au-
tomobile trip from Fitzgerald to
Macon.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-08-16
Fitzgerald FITZGERALD, COUNTY GEORGIA AUG 1e 1916
w. & A. POSSIBLY
WILL BE EXTEND
ED TO THE SEA

Atlanta, Aug 15-Georgia's w.
& A. road shall not be sold, but
may be extended to the sea. ac-
cording to roll call votes taken in
the house yesterday afternoon,
following one of the most stirring
debates I};3 OF ths.f9sion.
The proposal TO authorize the
sale of the road was defeated by
a vote OF l46 to 102. The commit
tee substitute for the w. & A. ex-
tension bill, providing for the ex-
tension either by building a new
line or by purchasing an existing
one, was carried, 113 to 40.
The Western and Atlantic
storm broke over the house when
the senate bill to amend the w.
& A. leasing act in such a way
as to provide for the releasing
or the making of other disposition
of the road so as to extend it to
the Atlantic ocean, was taken up
for consideration.