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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
oEElclAL TEXT ARRIVES.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 2s.-The of.
ficial text of Germany's reply to Pres.
ident Wilson's peace note was receiv.
ed here early today. So far as was
known, it was unaccompanled by any
communication and was said to be
substantially the same as the unofficial
text received Tuesday from Berlin.
The official text, which differs some
in phraseology from the unofficial
follows:
1.-The imperial government has ac.
cepted and considered in the friendly
spirit which is apparent in the CON-
munication of the president. the noble
initiative of the president looking to
the creation Of basis for the fomda-
tion of lasting peace.
"The president discloses the aim
which lies next to his heart and leaves
the choicest way open.
"a direct exchange of views appears
to the imperial government as the
most suitable way of arriving at the
desired result. The imperial govern
ment has the honor, therefore, in the
sense of its declaration of the twelfth
instant which offered the hand for
peace negotiations, to propose speedy
assembly on neutral ground, of dele
gates Of the warning states.
''It is also the view Of the imperial
government that the great work for
the prevention Of future wars can first
be taken up only after the ending of
the present conflict of exhaustion. The
imperial government is ready when
this point has been reached, to COOP
crate with the United States at this
sublime task"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
GERMAN TERMS
To Be GIVEN OUT
ASLAST RESORT
Willing to Meet Demand OF
Enemies if Conference
Plan Is at Stake
OFFICIAL TEXT OF
ANSWER ARRIVES

Washington, D. c., Dec. 2S. Ger
many, it was made known here today
will not permit the road to peace neso
tiations to be blocked by refusal OF
the entente belligerents to enter con
ference without prior knowledge OF
her terms 1t has been forecast that
the entente powers would base re-
fusal on such condition.
The central powers are represented
a. willing to permit confidential ex-
change of broad tentative terms
through President Wilson should it be-
come necessary to do so to bridge the
gap which threatens to prevent gath
ering of peace delegates. There were
broad intimations today that state.
ment of this position by Germany
either had been communicated to the
United States government or soon
would be.
The official text of Germanys reply
to President Wilson's note arrived to-
day and it was declared that no con-
fidential communication from Ambas-
sador Gerard accompanied it. There
are indications however, that con-
fidential statement of Germany's posi-.
ton, if made, would come through the
ambassador. It has been announced in
advance however that it would not be
made public and it is likely that its re-
ceipt even would not be admitted.
Looking To Wilson.
Germany. it was said today. is look
ing to the United States to make every
effort to bring about peace confer
ence and to that end is ready to con-
slider any suggestions from the presi.
dent. AS the case stands now, the
German government considers it has
met all the suggestions in the presi-
dents note, and statement to that
effect has been made by Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador.
Germany, it is stated authoritatively
never has believed that, acting alone,
she would be able to bring about con-
ference and now that the influence of
neutrals has been brought to bear for
one, the German officials have taken
their view a step further and believe
they cannot be successful without as.
sistance of the United States. They
believe that the United States, in
view of it's vital interest in the settle
ment OF the war, would not be adverse
to participating, because it has been
represented as desiring most Of all to
see the peace terms make provision
for the future security of the world
Without participation by the United
States in that phase 1t is felt the re-
suits would be without effect.
Terms Known To Gerard?
There were intimations today that
Germany's position on all these points
had been conveyed by Foreign Minis
ter Zimmerman to Ambassador Gerard
at their recent conference probably in
the highest confidence for the inform.
alton of President Wilson. The view
expressed in German circles here is
that the Teutonic terms when laid be.
fore the entente delegates will be such
as to admit of their acceptance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
POLICE INVOLVED
IN AUTO THEFTS

Chicago. Dec. 2s.-One lieutenant Of
police and five detective sergeants. ac-
cording to statements made at the Of
flee Of the states attorney today, are
involved in the alleged ring of auto
mobile thieves. Thirty arrests have
been made. Since ABE the Agent"
Raymer made his confession. it is said
that others arrested have made offers
TO confess in return for immunity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
MORE MEN JOIN VILLA.

Washington. D. c.. Dec. 2S.-ong
stretches of torn up railway tracks
separate the Carranza troops working
to relieve Torreon, according to off,
cial reports today.
Confirmation Of reports that the
Carranza garrison at Magistral, Duran
go, had revolted and joined Villa
came today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
RUSSIA STATES POSITION.

Petrograd, Dec. 28, via London
Endorsing the order issued by Emper-
or Nicholas on December 25 to the
Russian army, the new daily newspa-
per- VOLTA, says:
"The emperor has stated Russia's
war aims-matters whose realization
are vital for Russia and are unani-
mously approved by her allies. We
hope France and England will follow
Russia's example and will formulate
publicly without delay, the special
ends which they seek from the world
~x"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
HORSE KILLS BOY.

Muscatine. Dec. 2S "A kick over the
heart proved fatal last evening to Oral
McGin. aged Is. The boy was thrown
from a horse which he was riding
across field and was dragged a con-
siderable distance with one foot tan
gied in the stirrup.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
colJNciLoR RESIGNS.

Amsterdam. Dec. 49, via London.--A
Vienna dispatch says that Privy Coun
cilor Rudolph Seighart. governor OF
the Austrian land credit bank. has re-
signed at the request of Emperor
Charles. He is succeeded by Ritter
won Leth.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
PEACE TREATY SIGNED.

Rio Janeiro, Dec. 2S.-A general ar
bitration treaty between Brazil and
Uruguay was signed today by DR..
I.auro Mueller. Brazilian foreign min
lister, and a special ambassador sent
here by Montevideo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
sHoTs EXCHANGED.

FL Paso. Texas. Dec. 2S.-Several
hundred shots were fired across the
Rio Grande west of here early today
by members of the Kentucky national
guard whose officers declared that
the fusillade was a reply to shots fired
from the Mexican side. There were
no known casualties
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
TO DISCUSS PEACE LEAGUE.

Chicago, Dec. %. Plans for the
formation of a league OF nations which
shall have the strength and power to
enforce world peace will be discussed
at meeting of the league to enforce
peace to be held here January 6, Wal.
ter E. Dorland. district superintendent
of the league announced today
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
REPLY TO SWISS NOTE.

Berlin. Dec. q, via London, Dec IS.
"A Vienna dispatch says that the Aus
trian Hungarian government today an
swered the Swiss note by transmitting
copy of the note sent to President
Wilson. The German reply to the
Swiss note was handed to the Swiss
minister today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
BONUS FOR WORKERS.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-Butler Brothers
today distributed bonuses equal to a
months salary to each of its $500 en-
ployes, the total being $450,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
SWEDISH SHIP SUNK.

London. Dec. 2S. -Lloyds shipping
agency announces. that the Swedish
steamer Friga is believed to have been
sunk
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29

Washin eton, D. c., Dec. 28.-Luis
Cabrera. chairman of the Mexican
commission, arrived here from New
York this morning bearing the answer
of Carranza to the demand of the
American representatives that he rat.
ify or repudiate the protocol signed at
Atlantic City. He made telegraphic
arrangements last night with Secre-
tary Lane to submit the answer today.
The character of CarranZa's reply has
not been revealed but it was generally
believed it was another suggestion for
notifications and contained the in
sistence that the American troops in
Mexico be withdrawn Internationally.
1t has been understood here for sew
eral days that if General Carranza did
not return such an answer as would
warrant reassembing Of the joint
commission, the negotiations would be
declared ended and that General Car
ranZa's ambassador, Eliseo Arredondo
would return to Mexico leaving the
embassy here in charge of confiden-
tial agent. This would not amount to
a severance of diplomatic relations be-
cause In strict sense there never
have been any. Such a turn would
prevent sending Henry P. Fletcher,
American ambassador-designate, to
Mexico City, and in short, the situa-
ton would return to the point it occu-
pied before the commission negotia-
ions began.
Mr. Arredondo today unqualifiedly
denied published reports that he had
been recalled.
''It Is absolutely untrue that l have
been recalled by my government said
he, nor do know if the government
is contemplating summoning me. II
it should occur as it did few weeks
ago it would not be in the nature OF
my withdrawal from my post
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-29
MEXICO TO INSIST
ON ARMY LEAVING
cARRANZA'S LATEST NOTE BE.
LIEVED TO CONTAIN REQUEST
FOR WITHDRAWAL.

Washington, .. C., Dec. 3D.
General Carranza's answer to the
request that he either sign or re-
pudiate the pending protocol
which will be delivered late today
to Secretary Lane by Luis Cab
rera, chairman of the Mexican
commissioners, is understood to
contain suggestions or modifica-
tions which have been carefully
worded to avoid ending the nego-
tiations. No intimation was OBJ
tainabIe as to its terms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11
GEN. TOWNSHIPS WIFE VISITS
PRISONER AT CONSTANTINOPLE

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE wife of
Gen. Townsend, who surrendered at
Kut, has arrived in Constantinople on
visit to her husband, according to
1.-THE World" 1t proceeds
Permission was asked for her to
make the journey directly after the
surrender of Kut, and the Turks seem
to have made no opposition. No one
knows the minutiae of the Kut contro-
yersy better than Mrs. Townsend, and
she will be able to tell her husband
not merely the criticism of the cam
paign, but of the personal tributes to
himself.
Meanwhile. so / gather from a
friend who left the city recently, life
is quiet in the capital, though there is
much hostility to the Younk Turks,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11
SUMTER SPEAKS ON TUESDAY

primary the lines tightly drawn and
aytng the polls
to make known their o
take stand in the results of the primary.
Democracy upon citizenship voice
nfahu the The gories of
party speak and her achievements
jewels Christian soldier"
sweeping purifying
i'm of he Plain of-Democracy
who will take the
primary believer the
principles with steady
polls whomsover would
destroy freedom has given
your suffrage He
youth the frmne of which has
Old tells what he
makes request
prejudice joins He
has been for good in Georgia during
his Christian gentleman;
veteran; a great governor.
his
the wholesome that
place majority
grand
governor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11
LAST SUMMER EXCURSION
To FLORIDA VIA G.S.SF.RY.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

On Tuesday, Sept. 18th, the Georgia
Southern & Florida railway will oper-
ate its last summer excursion starting
at Macon and selling tickets from in-
termediate stations on it's line to
Jacksonville, st. Augustine, Tampa,
ST. Petersburg and Miami, Fla. This
excursion will be operated in two Sec
tions, passing Cordele 1924 p. m. and
1908 p. M, reaching Jacksonville 1856
p m. and $50 p. NJ, respectively.
Trains will consist of first-class day
coaches and Pullman sleeping cars
will be operated through to Tampa.
Tampa and st. Petersburg tickets will
be routed over either the A. C. L. or
S. A. L. below Jacksonville. Tampa
will be reached at 1900 a. m. and ST.
Petersburg at 500 a. m, Wednesday
Sept. goth. Passengers for st. Angus
tine and Miami will remain in Jackson
Vile overnight, leaving via F. E C. at
$3.50 a. m, Sept. goth, reaching st. Aug
Justine 10:40 a. m. and Miami 1870 p.
n Extremely low round trip fares
will be made for this excursion which
from Cordele will be as follows: Jack
sonville, $500; st. Augustine, $3.50;
Tampa, or St. Petersburg, $500;
Miami, $1,000.
Jacksonville and st. Augustine tick
cts will be limited five 90 days Tampa
and st. Petersburg tickets six (6)
days, Miami tickets eight ~ days.
Many Americas and Sumter county
people will doubtless take advantage
of this unusual opportunity to visit
Florida, purchasing regular tickets to
Cordele, where connection will be
made, and tickets can be purchased for
the excursion.
Full information regarding this ex-
cursion may be had by writing ]. W.
Jamison, T. P A, G. S. & F. Ry., Ma
con, Ga. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

The farm value of the crop was $4,612,-
600.
In 1915, we had 100000 acres in the
grasses, etc. That was an increase of
244.9 per cent. over the acreage of
1911. We harvested 345,O0O tons-an
increase of 194.S per cent over the
crop of 1911. The farm value of the
crop was $5,21O,OOO.
In 1915, we planted $4,000 acres in
sweet potatoes-an increase of only
14.4 per cent. over the acreage of 1911.
The crop was S,075,0O0 bushels-an in
crease of only lis per cent. over the
crop of 1911. Suppose you make "a no.
tation' right here with your blue PEN
ell, and like judge, take the facts for
consideration. Why, the farm value of
the crop for 1915 was quite $5,O00,0OO
Here is crop that can be easily pro-
ouced 1t is a great crop. Practically
we are neglecting it in Georgia No
state in the entire union is better
adapted to sweet potato culture than
Geoi gia, and, yet, Georgia's average
yield per acre, So bushels, was the
lowest in the United States in 1915.
II is a marketable crop because in
constant request. 1t is ready money
crop. 1t will find buyers in mid-sum-
mer; it can be kept through winter and
sold at profitable price in the early
spring. 1t may be canned with hand
some profit. Georgia is not doing her
self proud in raising sweet potatoes.
At he farm price in December, the
five crops mentioned aggregated $77,-
100000. There you have a suggestion
as to the practicalness of diversified
ton on the farm.
Our continuing trouble is the low
average yield per acre of all our crops
Leave out Georgia and take the other
strictly cotton states, you will find that
the general average yield of sweet po-
tatoes is 106 bushels per acre. The
general average yield per acre in New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and
Maryland is 131 bushels. Georgia s
general average yield ought easily be
200 bushels per acre.
Waycross, Ca, Sept. II, 1916
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

and constant conspiracies with whole
sale executions. in which very little
attention is paid to innocence or guilt,
the principle of Jedburgh justice be-
ing extremely popular with Enver. On
ly certain articles of food are dear in
the Turkish capital. Bread is cheaper
than in England, while meat is not
dear at all. Sugar and coffee rure high
in price, however. while the supply of
luxuries is exhausted"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11
POLITICS ASIDE: LETS
TALK ABOUT CROPS NOW
(BY MARTIN V. CALVIN.)

" NlNAANH 'AH v CNNA~ A~''/
You will admit that the caption to
this article is good, but it will strike
you are bit humorous in the midst
of red-hot campaign, statewide and
local. an event that will make contri-
buttons to history; an event that has
afforded and will continue, till the
close of the primary election on the
18th inst, and mayhap up to the adj
journment of the state democratic con-
vention, to afford the rarest of pleas
ure to all those whose pabulum is pol
itics.
do not inveigh against the love of
politics; for this is a government of
the people 1t is the patriotic duty of
every citizen, more especially every
Itax-paying citizen, to take an active
part in politics, that is to say, take
an active hand in the nomination and
election of public officials, from militia
district constable to governor and
United States senator's.
When the contests are ended, we
should dismiss the subject for the time
being and address ourselves to bust
ness-to the upbuilding of our multi
piled interests.
In the very midst of strenuous
campaign, parties to the contests and
the voters in every walk of life re-
quire a change of subject about which
20 think and talk.
1t occurred to me to break the mon
atony" by laying before you few in
teresting facts as to crops In Georgia
in 1911 and 1915. They are facts ev-
cry n.an and woman, DESTROYS to be
moderately we'll informed, should
have at their finger tips. Why? Be-
cause they relate to those things, in
the absence of which there would be a
dearth in politics and mighty little talk
about candidates, leading or strag-
Cling.
In 1915 Georgia planted in corn, A.
: 100000 acres, which was an increase of
276 per cent. over the acreage of
1911 The crop was 64,95O,OO0 bushels,
an increase of less than 10 per cent.
over the crop of 1911 Here is a good
place at which to stick a pin. Value
of the crop was $5O661, 900.
In 1915, we planted 100000 acres in
oats, which was an increase of 49,
per cent. over the acreage of 1911
' The crop was 17,64S,OOO bushels-an
increase Of 1881 per cent. over the
crop of 1911. Pretty good! you ex-
claim. Yes; for there are but few
: more profitable or more easily grown
= crops than that of oats. At CAS- cents
a bushel, the value of the crop was, in
round numbers, $11,65O,OOO.
l. In 1915, we sowed $4,000 acres in
It wheat-an increase of 124.1 per cent
o over the acreage of 1911. The crpc
e was 3,575,OOO bushels-an increase o,
1854 per cent, over the crop of 1911
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

One of our Greek friends here has
requested us not to refer to King Con-
stantine in sighting terms. We
wouldn't hurt the kings feelings for
a gold mine. But, our Greek friend
was tickled to death when he read
about the Old Lady on Alabama street.
He said that paper didn't know how to
tell the truth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

We are sorry that former Congress
man William M. Howard, now of Au-
gusta, has emphatically said mo to
tie work Of his friends in having him
named on the new tariff commission.
The Eighth congressional district lost
q valuable congressman, and who
would now rank among the first in the
nation with the democrats in control.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

The death of Justice Joseph Henry
Lumpkin deprived Georgia of one of
her most brilliant jurists. He perform
ed valuable service for the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

Our friend, Tom Watson, is belching
blue steel flames today because he
hasn't another chance for say about
this primary. Well bet dollars to pc
cans that he'll have word about Hoke
Smith this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

There's one good thing about this
primary-Judge O. A Littlejohn is
nominated without opposition to sue
coed himself as judge of the South
western circuit. An honored jurist who
has served his state magnifcently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

The campaigns of slime and
SANDER, mud and muck are almost
over. Take your choice on which they
were.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

When the last returns come in
Tuesday night and the counties are
carefully tabulated, you will see where
the people speak in no uncertain terms
that they are proud of Governor Har.
ris and want him to take care of the
job for two more years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

We are Democrats, and remember
that every man should be Democrat
who votes in the primary tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11
The Royal Cafe
For Ladies and Gentlemen.

For Ladies and Gentlemen.
Just opened. Gives excellent service.
The menu consists of the best the mar
ket affords and you get what you want
II it is not on menu call for it, and If it
is in the market you get it. Everything
new and up-to-date.
S. BANIACAS, Propr.
3. D. RAMOS, Manager.
O7 Lamar St Telephone 1923.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

The school bell will begin toll
for some. Susan and Walter will trot
down the lanes together, by and by
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

The old red blanket didn't feel very
bad early this morning. Autumn has
begun her cool approach.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11
THE BILLION PLUS.

The public reads about the million
aire, and once it has been said that
John D. Rockefeller is a Millionaire.
Certainly, Henry Ford is a Millionaire,
if we take the recent statement of the
Ford factory's earnings as true.
But-there is something else which
has joined the exclusive class. That
is congress. We are Democrats
therefore, we say that the billion was
spent justly and wisely.
The figures on the appropriations of
tile congress which adjourned Friday
are interesting, and we present them
compiled as follows:
Agriculture ."...........S 24,94S,852
Army ..,............... zb( 1915, $50
Diplomatic and Consular. 5,355,096
District of Columbia. $50. 1854 ,907
Fortifications ............ 25,748,050
Indian Affairs. ....... 1O,967,6 44
Legislative and Executive. 1926, $50
Military Academy. 1856, DAB
Navy ......h............ S1SS,OO,O95
Pensions ............... 15S,065, 900
Postoffice ................ 322,937, 679
Rivers and Harbors. .... 4O,59S,135
Sundry Civil .............. 12S,299,285
Permanent Appropriations 131074,673
Shipping Bill. .......... 50,1OO,O0O |
Deficiencies .............. 72,5OO,OOO
Rural Credits ......... 100000
Good Roads ....... 100000 |
Floods .......... 100000 |
Grand Total .......~.$1,637, 1852
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

There's tears for the yanquished,
and we tell them before the day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11
J. D. PRICE is NOT A
FRIEND OF THE
FARMER.

"The present administra-
ton of the Georgia Agricul-
tural Department is the only
such Department in the
Southern States that does
not cO-Onerate with the Far
mers [ Mon or Farmers
State Organizations.
(Signed)
"CHAS. S. BARRETT,
"Pres. Natl Farmers
Union"
VOTE FOR ]. J. BROWN
OF EBERT
IN&t advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

Come by to see us tuesday night.
and hear from the primary returns.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

Tell the truth, it has been fragrant
during the last hours of the races.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11

Go to the boil weevil meetings.
Sumter county, Nat Harris, and
Whoopee
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-11
ESTABLISHED 1879.

Published every SuneAg morning and
every afternoon, except Saturday, and
Weekly, by the Times-Recorder Co..
Incorporated.)