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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
GERMAN CRUISER
APPEARS OFF TH[:
ENGLISH c COAST

LONDON, April pa German bat
tie cruiser, the name of which could
not be determined, appeared off Love-
stoft, England about noon today and
opened fire on the coast, killing two
men and seevral women and children.
The material property damage sustain
ed was small.
Local naval forces at Lowestoft, and
liSht British cruisers cruising in that
vicinity engaged the raider, forcing
the hostile warship to withdraw after
battle lasting twenty minutes. It is
officially announced that during the
fighting two British light cruisers and
one torpedo boat destroyed were struck
by shells from the guns Of the Ger
man raider. The damage inflicted ON
the hostile warship, if any, is not stat
ec off1ctally.
Lowestoft is rendezvous for fish
Jig craft engaged in North Sea netting
and of small importance. The town is
located about one hundred miles north
east of London, and almost opposite
The Hague, Holland It is undefended
by military works, though the waters
about England are all believed to be
thoroughly mined within territorial
limits.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
A. P. IN SESSION
IN NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK, April 25.-Newspaper
publishers and editors from all parts
of the country are here for the an
nUal meeting of the Associated Press
beginning today and the American
Newspaper Publishers association,
which begins tomorrow.
The two association, which have
closely interviewer interests, will re-
main in session during three days,
and many topics of interests to pub
fishers throughout the United States
will he discussed. The annual Asso-
ciated Press banquet, the most elabor-
ate function of the twin conventions
will take place Thursday night, and
notable orators will speak on that
occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
CITIZENS MEET
ON MATTER Of
c. Of CA. STATION

The terminal committee of the Cham
her of Commerce, together with num-
ber of prominent citizens, met at the
Offices of the Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock to dis
cuss the plans of the proposed changes
and improvements in the Central of
Georgia passenger station in Ameri-
Gus.
Among those present were r. j.
Harlan, superintendent of the Central
of Georgia; Mr.. Fitzgerald, with the
same road; Frank Lanier, Mayor Lee
G. Council, Agent ]. e. Hightower,
Crawford Wheatley, Carr S. Glover,
John w. Shiver, R. L. McMath, w. NJ.
Jones, ]. w. Harris, Jr., John Sheffield,
Thomas Harold, e. H. Hyman, com
mittee from the city council, N. M.
Dudley, l. ]. Kalmon and Rees Hor-
ton.
The plans were laid before the gath
ering and quite an extended discussion
ensued. Mr.. Harlan and Mr.. Fitzger-
aid explained in detail each plan in the
changes which were to be made. BY
estimates of the railway officials the
plans as they were presented approx
mated an expenditure of $3.50.
By a general consent a compromise
over the plans was reached which calls
for a cement parking space on the
south of the station making it sanitary
the umbrella sheds will Re covered,
possibly with skylights, and the ladies'
retiring room will be moved from the
north side to another section of the
station.
Plans calling for these changes will
be drawn up and again brought before
the citizens Of Americus.
The Central of Georgia railway is be-
ing congratulated by the people upon
their interest in the station, and the
main purpose is to bring the railway
and the people to thorough agree
ment about handsome and improved
station.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
GERARD SAYS He HAS TALKED
WITH FOLKS IN BERLIN

WASHINGTON. d. c., April 25.-An
official report from James w. Gerard,
American ambassador at Berlin, and
outlining the result of his conference
viii the German chancellor Monday,
has been received at the state depart
ment. Officials decline to comment
upon the communication.
There were no new developments in
the submarine situation today, every
thing, APPARENTLY being at a standstil
awaiting word from Berlin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
Grave Disturbances at Dublin.

ONDON, April 25.--Augustine Bir-
rell, chief secretary for Ireland, an
nounced in the house commons today
that a grave disturbance broke out in
Dublin yesterday. He added, however,
that troops had been sent hastily to
the Irish capital and that the situation
there is now well in hand.
Secretary Birrell said that twelve
persons were killed before the dis
turbance was quelled, and that the
rebels took possession of four or five
sections of Berlin during the progress
OF the fighting. Five soldiers were
killed before order was restored.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
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Dudley Field i'm Shape.

OF Johnson, lessee of Dudley Field,
is putting the grounds and grandstand
in shape for the big baseball games
The field is being made tip-top, and
with large force of men and huge
scrapes the diamond and field will pre-
sent a replica of the Polo grounds.
Auburn Comes In Tuesday.
The Auburn squad will arrive Tues
day night over the Central of Georgia,
via Columbus, chaperoned by Coach
Mike Donahue With the Mercer
team, they will make their headquar-
tiers at the Windsor hotel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
Mercer Arrives Tonight.

The Mercer squad will arrive Tues
Gay night at 7:30 o'clock over the Cen
trail of Georgia from Macon. The team
has had two days rest after weeks
trip on the road.
The Macon Baptists have only lost
one series, that being to the thin Red
lire of Alabama. In the s. /. A. A. she
struts with eight wins and six defeats.
Bloodworth Fuss and Curtis are three
mainstays in the box, with Weaver and
Rentz ready at moments notice for
relief.
The men in the Mercer squad to ar
rive tonight are Manager SchOfeld,
Assistant Managers Galloway and Wal
ker, Clements, Morgan, Fuss, Curtis,
Hloodworth, Weaver, Rentz, Swami,
Dewberry, Holloway, Dorsey and Sose-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
German Attacks Fail.

PARIS, April 25.-Three successive
attacks made by Germans last night
on new French positions near Dead
Mans Hill in the region of verdun, all
failed. Gas was used by the Teutons
in the third attempt to reach the
French trenches, but without success.
The Germans losses during these at
tacks were the heaviest sustained since
the early fighting in the Battle of Yer
dun.
During the effort to force the French
back at Dead Mans Hill, another Ger
man column attempted to carry an adj
vanced French redoubt at Avacourts
but the effort failed, again with heavy
losses.
East of the Meuse there was consid-
erably less activity than on the west
bank Of the stream, where the Teutons
exerted such pressure during last
night.
Grenade fighting is in progress in the
region of the forest of Apremont, but
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25

The forerunner of the big time for
Americus with the state convention of
f P. o. e. in session on Thursday and
Friday, will come the first game of a
series of three battles between Mercer
aid Auburn on Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday will mark morning and
afternoon game.
Neither of the coaches of the college
teams have announced their line-ups,
nor the batteries for the first game.
This dopester has reason to believe
that Mike Donahue will send Joe Sugs
in the box for the first game to defend
the cohorts from Auburn. Our further
opinion is that Coach cellars will rush
Ashby Fuss into the box on the part of
Mercer. If this comes true to the form
which we have prognosticated then
Americus fansAwith the thousands of
visitors, can rest assured that it will
be a battle well worth the price of ad-
mission, and one George Stallings and
Hughey Jennings might take pleasure
in witnessing for their searches of
stellar material.
Here's the way we line 'em up for
lie first game on Wednesday afternoon.
OF course, the coaches reserve the
right to change this to some extent:
MERCER AUBURN.
Swami, 1b ...............C Collins, %
Dewberry, 3b. Pendergrass, if
Dorsey, rf. rf.............. Steed, CT
2b..............D Ducote, C
Morgan, lf.............J If. Jenkins, IS
Weaver, cf.................G Griffin, 1b
Holloway, ss...............Wy Wynne, rf
Clements, s......L........La Lanner 3b
Gss' p''..... ..''''.......... 'SuggS, p
The real sport-lover needs no intro
duction to these two teams. They're
well known. They've played all the
way from a nook somewhere up east to
the plains of Texas-during their ex-
istence.
The best way we can bring this D
your attention is to let you know that
you viii miss something unless you at
tend these games
We know grandma was feeling un.
well this morning, and possibly the
cook is sick. Any of these old excuses
will suffice to let you get off for the
game.
Well meet you there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25

Ell PASO, Tex, April 25.-General
Obregon late today wired General
Gavira, the Carranza commander at
Juarez that he is on his way north to
confer with Generals Scott and Fun
ston concerning the status of United
States forces in Mexico and the chase
after Villa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
OBREGON WITH j.
S.ARMY OFFICERS
To CONFER SOON

SAN ANTONIO, April 25.-Added in
crest is given the coming conference
between General Scott and Obregon,
by the coincidence that numbers of
Carranza troops are being concentrat-
ed in northern Mexico. Army officers
here, however, are not alarmed by the
troop movements. 1t is realized
though, that Obregon will have so dis
posed his troops by the time of the con-
ference as to have behind him within
easy reach, at least forty thousand
men.
Secretary Baker of the war depart
ment today ordered General Funston
to accompany General Scott to the con-
ference with the Carrnza leader. They
will probably remain here unit it be-
comes known that General Obregon is
nearing the border, which it is be-
lieved, will be about the weekend. In
the meantime the concentration of
General Pershing's men at Coluna
Dublan continues.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
= = 4 =
y WILSON OFF TO VOTE IN
\ PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY.

= WASHINGTON, d. c., April 25. :
= President Wilson and Mrs. Will =
r son left Washington this morning :
= for Princeton, n. j., where the =
= president goes to cast his ballot '
= in the New Jersey presidential =
= primary, being held today They 4
: will return to the white house to- =
= night.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
$4,000 kilograms Urge Peace.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 25.-
twenty-five thousand kilograms pro-
testing against any action which might
mean war with Germany began pour
ing in on Senators Sherman and Lewis,
of Illinois, Cummins and Kenyon, OF
Iowa, and LaFollette and Huston, Of
Wisconsin. All of the messages read
identical and were delivered with
charges prepaid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
Britlsh Warships Attack Germans.

LONDON, April 25.--An Exchange
Telegraph Amsterdam dispatch reports
that British warships attacked the
German defense works along the Bel
gian coast today.
One of the heaviest bombardments
of this region since the beginning of
bostilities is now in progress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
With FLYING COLORS'
and DECKS RADIANT.
CITY WAITS FOR BILL.

home in Americus along the line of
march of the parade decorate for the
occasion. This suggestion has been al.
lowed to pass the censor, and herewith
and fullwith we suggest that every res
idence in Americas arrange itself with
flying colors in honor of the occasion.
By-theway, Mercer and Auburn,
freshened with the laurels of victory
through the present season of baseball,
will arrive Tuesday night and Wednes-
day morning. These gladiators will
meet in mortal combat on land, while
the main guards of their guests will
content themselves with water bottles
Traffic Men on Duty.
Beginning today uniformed police
men with whistle and white gloves will
take their post on the intersections of
TIE main streets of Americus in the
business section. These officers will
handle the traffic by signal, the same
as is observed in all large cities OF the
country.
Mayor Council, together with Chief
of Police Johnson and all officers and
members of the traffic committee, urge
the necessity for obeying the orders Of
the traffic officers. 1t is necessary and
compulsory. Because of the large
number of visitors who will be in the
city, it behooves every person for
the safety of every individual to obey
the instructions. These regulations
will be strictly adhered to without fear
or favor.
No cars will be allowed to park on
the business streets of Jackson, Cot
ton avenue, Lee, Forsyth and Lamar
Automobiles must keep on the move
and not for an instant attempt to park
on the sides of these business streets.
These regulations have been formed by
Unanimous consent with all officials
present, and it is necessary that they
be observed.
Cars will be allowed to park on the
following streets under the following
conditions Lee street below Poole's
store; Forsyth street, north of the
courthouse; Lamar street, east of Lee
street; Lamar street, west of Cotton
avenue; Church street west of Lee;
Jackson street and Cotton avenue,
north of Forsyth street. These regu,
ations must be observed, and the citi-
zens are requested to familiarize them
selves with all the conditions.
After Friday at noon no cars will be
allowed to pass or stop on the streets
along the line of march for the grand
parade. The Times Recorder of We'd
nesday afternoon will tell you exactly
where you can stop with your car;
where you cannot stop and where you
can 80 and cannot go. Safety First is
the watchword with Hello Bill.
g. cry citizen of Americus is urged
to do their part in the matter of handl-
ing the large crowds which will un-
doubtedly be here,
Extra Service For T.-R.
The Times-Recorder has arranged
with the Associated Press to furnish
hundreds of words in extra telegraph
matter on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday for this paper. This in itself
will afford the Elks and the visitors the
best in the field of journalism.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
More Ruslasns Reach MarseiIIes.

MOTo huSlhsHs heAcD MafSelAleSs
MARSEILLES, France April 25.-
Another strong continent of Russian
troops arrived here this morning, the
second Slav army to be landed here
within week. The men, as were the
first contingent landed, are well equip
ped and ready for instant field service
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
COL. HAWKINS IS OUT
Of OFFICE BECAUSE ILL

The many friends of Col. Eugene A.
Hawkins will regret to learn that he is
indisposed. He will be away from his
Office for few days, and his many
friends trust he will have a rapid re-
covery
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
OCCASION WILL BE
LONG RFMEMBEREO
Sleeping on Guns
Awaiting The
Arrival

The vanguard of the Elks will begin
to arrive Wednesday.
The first squadron will pass over the
bar sometime during Wednesday, and
from then on will find the arrival of
Elks from all the state coming in sub
marines, torpedo boats, fast cruisers,
dreadnaughts, and with all these will
come the strongest of the first line of
the Queen Elizabeth type.
The Americus Lodge of Elks began
skirmishing in preparation for the
state convention several months ago.
Their scouts reported the tide, weather,
circumstances all in favor of the great
est attendance ever witnessed on such
an occasion. With this information in
hand the general staff laid plans for
the battle, with climax of exulting
victory to be celebrated on Thursday
and Friday of this week.
The general staff is composed of five
Elks, all with full rank of admiral. By
seniority, c. H. Burke heads the tacti-
clans as general chairman, co-operat-
ing with Secretary E. H. Hyman, l. J.
kalmon, Rees Horton and Dr. H. b.
Allen.
The occasion has already been made
Cne long to be remembered, in fact,
it will never be forgotten. Long after
Kaiser Bill has joined the silent hosts
that have marched before; ages after
Carranza has joined the cohorts of
Diaz, Villa and Huerta-yea, even after
William Jennings Bryan becomes pres
ident, the state Elks' convention in
Americus will be remembered
Admiral Dewey fought that magnifi-
cent battle and won a complete vic.
tory in Manila Bay on the morning OF
May 1st Likewise in this good year
Of 1916 Georgia goes dry on May 1st.
But above all these occasions, the
coming of the Elks to Americus two
days before May 1st will ever make
history paint her pages in actions
never to he forgotten.
City Flying COIOrs.
The home port is laden with all that
is good The city of Americas has as
sumed her line of fighting march, and
instead of cold dull gray in war COL
ors, she is exultingly flying the official
colors of the Elks, white and purple;
the head of old Bill; the stars and
stripes of the United States-and Incl
Gentally every other color and form
imaginable.
The streets lend enchantment, and
Jackson street between Forsyth and
Lamar, will find nature smiling her
sweetest on the grand ball Friday
night.
The business houses of the city are
being decorated, and before Wednes-
day noon arrives Americus will be be-
decked in gala attire for the coming
Of the Elks.
1t has been suggested that every
E5Esac.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
Interest Focused ON Conference.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 25.-Offi-
cial attention is focused today on the
coming conference at Juarez, between
Generals Scott and Funston, represent
ing the United States, and General
Opregon, representing the deafcto gov
rnment in Mexico, arranged yesterday.
urther steps in the pursuit of Villa
and the relations between the Ameri-
can and Mexican governments will in
all probability be determined on during
this conference. General Obregon is
now on his way norh to attend the
meeting, and is expected to reach Jua-
rez either Thursday or Friday of the
current week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25
STAGE SET FOR
ROYAL BAT 7 LES
WITH BASEBALL

= 4 + 4 r 4 y + = \ \ \ \ y =
= PLANS FOR GAME. \
= PLACE-Dudley Field. \
y TINES O'Clock. \
= FIRST GAME-We Wednesday At \
= ternoon, April Goth. =
= TEAMS-Mercer and Auburn. \
y UMPIRE-Glenn Colby. \
= ADMISSION Grand Stand; \
= soc Bleachers, 35c; Children, Csc. =
= COACHES-Mike Donahue, of =
= Auburn, and Jake cellars, of =
= Mercer. 4
? = 4 + = 4 = \ = = y = = 4 =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-25

] he Times-Recorder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District with Associated Press
service
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-09-21

years ago at that convent in Quebec.
l dreamed of you in the wilderness, In
the canoe on the great river, and here
at st. Louis. Never did voyageur go
eastward but asked him to bring me
word from you, and each one bore
from me message Of greeting"
II received none, monsieur"
''I know that; even Sieur de la Sale
failed to learn your dwelling place.
Yet when he finally chose me as his
comrade on this last journey, while 1
would have followed him gladly even
to death, the one hope which held me
to the haIdships of the trail was the
chance thus given of seeking you my
self.
"You know the rest. 1 have made
the whole journey; 1 have borne In
suit, the charge OF crime, merely that
l might remain, and serve you. Why
do 1 say thls1 Because tonight-if
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-09-21

longer in command. They are here
to sweep the French out of this ILL
nois country, and have given no warn
ing. They surprised the Indian vii
lagos first, killed every Algonquin
they could find, and are now besleging
the Rock. And what have they to OPP
pose them? More than they thought,
no doubt, for Cassion and De Ia Du-
rantaye must have reached there safe
~. yet at the best, the white defend
ers will scarcely number fifty men.
and quarrellng among themselves like
mad dogs. There is but one thing for
us to do, Barbeau-reach the fort"
"Ay, but how? There will be death
now, haunting US every foot of the
way"
D'Artigny turned his head, and his
eyes met mine questioningly.
"There is a passage 1 know" he
said gravely, "below the south banks
yonder. but there will be peril in It
peril to which dread to expose the
lady"
stood erect, no longer paralyzed
by fear, realizing my duty.
''Do not hesitate because OF me,
monsieur" l said calmly. "French
women have always done their part,
and 1 shall not fail. Explain to us
your plan"
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-09-21

1.-THE Iroquois," / echoed incredu-
lous, for that name was the terror OF
my childhood. How came these saw
ages SO far to the westward"
"Their war parties range to the
great river" he answered. 1--WE fol-
lowed their bloody trail when first we
came to this valley. 1t was to gain
protection from these raiders that the
Algonquins gathered about the fort.
We fought the fiends twice, and drove
them back, yet now they are here
again. Come, Adele, we must return
to the canoe, and consult with Bar
beau. He has seen much of Indian
war"
The canoe rode close in under the
bank, Barbeau holding it with grasp
on a great root. He must have read
in our faces some message OF alarm,
for he exclaimed before either of us
could speak:
what Is 1.-THE IroquoisT
Eyes; why did you guess that?"
81 have seen signs for an hour past
which made me fear this might be
true. That was why held the boat
so close to the bank. The village has
been attacked"
"Ay, surprised and massacred; the
ground is covered with the dead, and
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-09-21

Do you know what that marriage has
cost mel Insults, ever since we left
Quebec. The coward knew / dare not
lay hand upon him, because he was
your husband. We would have crossed
steel a hundred times but for my
memory of you. could not kill the
cur, for to do so would separate us
forever. So bore his taunts, his re-
vikings, his curses, his orders that
were insults. You think It was easy =?
am a woodsman, lieutenant of La
Sale. and it has never before been
my way to receive insult without a
blow. We are not of that breed. Yet
1 bore it for your sake-why? Be
cause lovea you"
"Oh, monsieurl'
"'Tis naught tn the shame of either
Of u.s." he continued, now speaking
with a calmness which held me silent.
"And / wish you to know the truth.
SO far as can make it clear. This
has been In my mind for weeks. and
say It to you now as solemnly as
though knelt before a father confes-
sor. You have been to me a memory
! Of inspiration ever since we first met