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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
HUGE PARADE HELD.
ATLANTA STREETS

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov Woodrow
Wilson'S victory in the presidential
election was celebrated in Atlanta last
night with monster street parade in
which Democrats of Fulton county and
the state at large participated.
United States Senators Hoke Smith
and Thomas w Hardwick headed the
procession. followed by Congressman
William Schley Howard and w. C.
Adamson; W. ]. Harris, of the fed
eral trade commission, who is men
toned as candidate for the United
States senate to succeed Senator
Hardwick; Governor Nat e. Harris,
who strongly supported President Will
son; Governor-elect Hugh M. Dorsey,
who participated for the first time in
Wilson demonstration, although sew
eral times invited prior to the cleo
ton; John d. Walker, of Sparta, chair
man of the Democratic campaign in
Georgia, which was the third largest
southern state in contributions to the
Wilson fund, and the editors of the
three Atlanta papers, James r. Gray,
Of the Journal. who was chairman OF
the Georgia delegation to the st.
Louis convention; Clark Howell, of
the Constitution, who has been Demo-
cratic national committeeman from
Georgia for more than twenty years.
and James B. Neyin, of the Georgian.
Besides these notables. Mayor James
G. Woodward and Mayor-elect Asa @,
Gambler, together with the members
Of the city council of Atlanta, march
ed in line.
The marchers assembled at 6 O'Clock
at the Henry w Grady monument and
paraded through the principal business
streets with brass bands, red fire, a
steam caliope and other paraphernalia
OF enthusiastic celebration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
New Offensive Continues.
(By Associated Press.)


With important ground on five
mile front already won from the Ger
mans on the northern edge of the
Somme front and at the Ancre river
in northern France, the British con
tinued their new offensive today.
Berlin admits the British have cap
tared -Hamel, which London
Officially announced this morning, and
also st. Pierre Division, together with
connecting lines between. Berlin dis
patches say the Teutonic forces suf-
fered important losses there as the re-
suit of their stubborn defense.
The British objects, apparently, are
Niraumont, on the Albert-Bapaume
railway, and ultimately Achiet lie
Grand, an important railway junction
northwest af Bapaume.
The French reported German activ-
ity in the Champagne region.
In the Carpathians on the eastern
front, Petrograd reported the repulse
Of Teutonic attacks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
OEESTRICK SKULE"
IS LOTS OF FUN

A Chicago dramatic paper says THE
'Deestrick Skule' has created more fun
and raised more money for charity than
any other amateur entertainment ever
given"
Miss S. C. Battaile, who owns her
copyrighted arrangement of the "Dees-
trick Skule," has given it in all the
large cities of the South. She gave it
two night in succession last winter in
the big auditorium in Atlanta, under
the auspices of the Shriners.
The Woman's Club, of Rome. has Sc
cured Miss Battaile for the last two
weeks in November The "skule" will
be given there in the new auditorium.
Everybody is going to the entertain
ment here on Wednesday night, Nov.
18th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
CANCER ON INCREASE IN
STATES OF THE SOUTH

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov, 14.--Cancer is
on the increase in the Southern states,
according to the report of a committee
o. the public health section of the med
ical mems convention now in session in
Atlanta.
In order to promote the study of the
dread disease, the committee strongly
urges the Importance of more complete
vital statistics by municipal, county
and state health authorities.
The medical profession has not yet
discovered the cause of cancer. In
OF der to determine whether or not it is
hereditary, a record must be kept Of
every case, so that new cases in the
future can be traced back to old cases
in the past, if any relations or connec~
ticn exists between them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
OPPOSITION HAL rs
THE PEACE PATCHES

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Nov. IA
Vigorous opposition by Luis Cabrera,
chairman of the Mexican representa-
ton, prevented formal agreement
by the Mexican-American commission
today on the principal and essential
points of proposed plan for the with
drawal of American troops from Mex
leo and other questions which arisen
between Mexico and the United States.
The commission has been organized
several weeks and held many sessions.
hut little progress has yet been made
toward solving the problems vexing
both governments along the border.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
GOODWIN REMEMBERS WHEN
"HIGH LULU WAS IN AMERICUS

Cowper W. Goodwin, the purser on the
steamer City of Jacksonville, Jackson
vile, Fla, is in the city the guest Of
relatives. Mr.. Goodwin came to attend
the Wheeler-Reser wedding. He will
be in the city for several days. Mr..
Goodwin was reared in Americus, and
is an interesting talker of what hap
Tened years ago, and even remembers
when the High Lulu" passed with
Coop's circus some years. He has n
nice position in Jacksonville and is
doing WELL and his many friends here
will be glad to see and converse with
him while in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
Sprinkle Here
Is Help To
Folks

Americus and this section was visited
with light shower last night about
$50 o'clock, and this morning about
10 o'clock another sprinkle came to
felp the situation. The people are
anxious for rain, and only hope that
the showers are a forerunner of a
nigh deluge
The storm signals have been hoisted
on the coast. and the weather man sent
his warning for cold wave yesterday
in the Times-Recorder.
The clothiers are putting their over
coats in the show windows. and the
advertising in the Times-Recorder
shows the latest styles, all in prepa-
ration to meet the demands of Mr.. Cold
Weather.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
MERCER STUDENT GUEST OF
PARENTS ON VISIT IN AMERICUS

Robert Lane, a student at Mercer,
is the guest of his parents, Col. and
Mrs. W. T. Lane, while visiting in the
city. He is suffering from a carbuncle
and came home for medical treatment,
being incapacitated from pursuing his
Stadies. A slight operation performed
Tuesday morning, has greatly allie
waited his suffering, and the friends
of this popular student will learn with
peasure that he Will be able to returl
TO college after brief sojourn at his
aor!e her..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
VILLA IS LEAVING
BIC MEXICAN CITY

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 14.-Bor-
der officials reported to Secretary
Lansing today that Villa forces around
chihuahua City, are Withdrawing, and
that more Carranza troops are being
sent into that section.
Recently there was fear expressed
for the safety of Chihuahua, owing to
the increased number of Villaistas
gathering there, but the despatch of
two strong Carranza columns, one
from Juarez on the north, and an
ether from the south, has apparently
driven the bandits toward the noun
tains again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
SAVANNAH FOLKS CELEBRATE
DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH TONIGHT

SAVANNAH, Ga, Nov. 14-A mon
ster parade will be held in Savannah
tonight as an evidence of the happi-
ness felt by the people here over the
reelection Of Woodrow Wilson to the
presidency. Every democrat in the
city, big and little, has been invited to
take part. Senator Hoke Smith will
be the guest of the occasion, and will
make the principal address at the Lib
crty Theatre. The paraders will be
provided with torches while every
hand and drum corps in the city will
be in line. Prizes have been offered
for the best transparencies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
Will You GiUe
A Little
Sum

ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. 14-Who would
like to contribute dime, or quarter,
or dollar to purchase Georgia col
ors for the Second Squadron of Caval-
ry, National Guard of Georgia, now
stationed at Fort Bliss, Tex, near the
Mexican border?
The boys haven't got any Georgia
colors and are the only unit of their
size on the border who haven't the
colors of their state They are willing
tC chip in and buy the colors Them
selves, but their commander, Major ].
0. Seamans, thinks the folks back
home would like to buy them. The
cost will be about $100.
Friends of the National Guard who
desire to contribute can send their
contributions either to Governor Har-
ris or to Adjutant J. Van Holt Nash,
in Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
ATLANTA COMES OUT IN
THE FRONT FOR SHOWS

ATLANTA. Ca, Nov. 14.-Not only
Atlanta but other southern cities are
RAPIDLY coming to the front as contnd-
ers for "the best there is N the way
of the theatrical amusement, according
to j. j. Murdock, general manager OF
the United Booking Offices in New
York, who is here on winter vacation
in the South.
The same vaudeville acts that play
in the Palace theater in New York are
sent to the Forsyth in Atlanta, and to
ether southern cities, Mr.. Murdock
states, and Southern dramatic houses
also enjoy the reputation of demand
ing the very best.
This seasons booking at the Atlanta
theater and the tirst-class dramatic
houses in the large cities of the South
are among the best in years. and al
ready the season bids fair to fulfill
the prophecy which has attracted muck
attention in theatrical circles OF late,
that the public is turning from the
movies to the speaking stage for an
other taste of the 0ld-time drama.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
BUILDING PROGRESS NOTABLE
DURING OCTOBER AT SAVANNAH

SAVANNAH, Ca, Nov. 14.-Savan'
nah led all the principal cities Of the
country in percentages of building per-
mits for the month of October. Sa-
yannah led the field of 115 cities in
cluded in the comparative statement
filed by the American Contractor, pub.
lished in Chicago The gain for Octo-
Der over the same month of 1915, was
SIS per cent. That of Jacksonville
was only 1913 per cent, while Atlanta
proved a poor third, with only 20 per
cent. increase. The permits for Octo-
ber in Savannah aggregated S373, ,065.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
TEXT BOOK LAW
UNDER FIRE BEFORE BOARD

SAVANNAH, Ca, Nov. 14-The ques-
tion of the policy of the Chatham
county board of education under the
Yeoman's text book law, enacted by the
recent general assembly and operative
JanIary 1, 1917, is under consideration
by the board of education. 1t is possi-
bic that under the law the community
will have to furnish the books for some
OF the pupils The outlay for the Sa-
vannah schools aggregated in estimate
twelve thousand dollars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
FIRST DISTRICT FAIR OPENED
Al SAVANNAI MONDAY NIGHT

SAVANNAH, ia, Nov. IA. -E'itching
tents and clearing the grounds was n
progress all day Monday at the Savan-
nah Fair association in anticipation of
the formal opening of the district fair
Monday night. A record breaking
crowd was in evidence for the opening.
Some very attractive shows have been
provided and an excellent display of
country products and poultry. The
fair will last all the week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
NORWAY STIFFENS
IN HER WAR RIGHTS

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. IA
A Norwegian torpedo boat fired upon
a German steamer which refused to
step when passing Stavanger, accord
ing to the newspaper Morgenedad.
When the vessel finally stopped the
Norwegians boarded her and dismantl-
ed the ships wireless, the neutrality
regulations providing that no foreign
vessels be permitted to carry wireless
luipment when in Norwegian waters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
Z DEAD AND MANY
INJURED IN WRECK

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 14.-Nire
passengers were injured and the engi>
neer and fremen killed when the en-
gine and two express cars of north
bound Southern Railway passenger
train No. 80, were derailed near Char
lottesvills, Va, this morning. Traffic
was temporarily blocked by the wreck.
DR.. D. B. Johnson, of Rock Hill, S. c.,
president of the National Education
association, was a passenger aboard
the wrecked train and sustained con-
cussion, and a sprained neck. The
ether passengers injured sustained on
ly slight hurts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
COLD lessons FOR
TRIP IN THE SOUTH

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov 14.-Cold
wave warnings for the east Gulf coast
and South Atlantic States, except
southern Florida, were sent out by the
weather bureau today. The cold wave
originating in the Rocky Mountain re-
fion continues to move eastward to-
Gay, apparently with lessening inten-
sity, than at first indicated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
PLENTY OF TURKEYS READY
FOR THANKSGIVING SLAUGHTER

SAVANNAH, Ca, Nov. 14.-With at
least thousand holiday birds" al
ready on hand, poultry dealers are
Of the opinion that there will be a
plentiful supply of turkeys this year,
but it is, nevertheless, obvious, that
the Thanksgiving dinner, which the
great American people annually enjoy,
will cost thi syear-how much more is
still upon the knees of the gods. Tur-
keys are selling today at thirty cents
Per pound.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
BUSINESS SCHOOL TO
OPEN ON NOV, 10Th

Two Office rooms have been engaged
BIZ the Americus School of Business in
the Times Recorder building, which
will open on November goth, with day
and night school. The management is
in charge of Prof. S. P. Dixon and
Prof John NJ. May, the former to have
charge of the day school and the latter
viii work with the night school.
Much interest is being manifested in
the school, and Prof. Dixon has been
furnished information to many inquir-
ers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
GEORGIA CAPTAINS WHO MAY
SUCCEED MAI. CATRON OF FIFTH

Ell PASO, Tex, Nov. 14.-Captains
Asa Gambler, Company d; Eugene
Schmidt, Company G; Homer Weaver,
Company B, and Quillian, are mention
ed as candidates to succeed Major /.
T. Catron, resigned, at an election to
be held in the Fifth regiment of Geor-
gia Infantry Wednesday.
All of the four mentioned are ex~
ceedingly popular and we'll known
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
Entente Allies Lose 1O4 Planes.

BERLIN, Nov. 14.-The Entente AL
lies one hundred and four airplanes
during October on the western, East
EN- and Balkan fronts, while the Ger.
mans lost only seventeen, according to
today's official statement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
MISS HOWARD WINNER OF
FIRST PRIZE AT STATE FAIR

Miss Lula Howard, of this city, was
awarded first prize at the Macon State
fsir for the best piece of embroidery
displayed. This young lady is only
fourteen years Of age.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
AUTO AND POST COLLIDE
WITH SMALL DAMAGE DONE

An automobile driven by Rober6
MeeNill ran into a post on Cotton av-
enue Tuesday morning, the accident
occurring in front of the Quick Lunch
restaurant and was unavoidable.
Outside of the post being knocked
down, no other damage was done. The
car driven by Mr.. Mcneil was a new
puick Six
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
LARGE CAPTURES.
CLAIMED BY ]. B.
ON WEST FRONTS

LONDON, Nov. 14.-More than four
thousand prisoners have been taken
by the British during the fighting in
the Ancre sector of the Somme front,
which hegan Monday. The war Office
announcement of these captures aso
records the occupation of Beaumont
Hamel by British forces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
WORK ON PAINTING OFFICE
BEGAN DURING YESTERDAY

The Office of the Americus Automo>
lille Co. is to be painted overhead CELL
irg in white and the remainder of the
office will be painted to correspond
with the mahogany fixtures to be
used. The painting of the Office was
commenced Tuesday afternoon F. T.
Ansley being the contractor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
AMERICUS NEGROES HELD
HERE ON SERIOUS CHARGE

Blume Brown and Peter Marshall are
two negroes lodged in Jail late yester-
day afternoon on charge of kidnap-
ping. 1t is said that they escorted two
negro girls to Albany without permis-
sion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
Coolest at Lander. Wyoming.

LANDER, Wyo., Nov. 14.-The ther-
mometer here today registered below
zero, the lowest reached anywhere in
this section.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
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DAILY WEATHER FORECAST. \

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. (
14.-The weather bureau forecast 4
: for Americus and Georgia indi-
? Gates: Rain tonight and Wednes- 4
day. possibly turning to snow in 4
, extreme north portion; much 4
; colder with cold wave and brisk 4
! north winds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-11-14
AMERICUS PHYSICIAN GOES
TO ATTEND ATLANTA MEETING

DR., r. E. Cato left Sunday night for
Atlanta, where he will be in attend
ance of the Southern Medical associa-
tion in convention in Atlanta, from
Monday, the 18th. to the 18th.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-12
S Bone
Dry AMENDMENT
CARRIED BY 5000

Portland, Nov. 11.-Hquor In any
form is going to be as scarce as hens
teeth in Oregon within month. The
"bone dry" amendment to the state
constitution has carried by 5000.
according to returns today. and the
importation Of bottled goods from
California Is halted.
San Francisco. Nov 1.-THE
California dry federation this after
noon conceded the defeat Of prohibi-
tion amendment No. 2. B. N. Gan
der. state superintendent OF the drys.
declared; n
Although the amendment received
$4,000 outside The city Of San Fran
cisco, this was not enough to over
come the big vote polled against II
In San Francisco"
SIskiyou county voted 600 against
amendment No, l. ~
On No. 2. Del Norte went 172 fol
amendment: siskiyou $40 against
amendment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-12
JEANETTE CAN
DANCE AND TALK

Washington, Noy, ii.---'Jeannette
is the best stump speaker in Mon
tana: can dance like q boarding
school girl and, believe me, she'll
lead the mems section OF congress u
merry little two-step,"
This Ia Jessie Hardy Stubs. u
prominent suffrage worker. estimate
OF Jeanette Rankin, elected by Mon
tana to bo the nrst congresswoman
In the United States. Suffrage work.
ers are happy over the Montana hap
penin..
How Is Jeanette running?" was
the question with which they bom-
barded the United Press all through
the hours from Tuesday until Friday.
She's n good fellow" Miss stubbs
said "just n normal American girl
who sat beside her brothers at college
and studied the same sociology and
economies, Therefore, she Ia pretty
much the same an tho average COM
mon sense man or woman. No came
paigner can hold q crowd longer She
10 bright, clevcr and intelligent; she
has a keen, well-balancod mind, She
enjoyed being hecklcd by the crowds.
FOR she always had q comeback"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-12
REFUSES TO ADMIT
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY

New York. Nov. ll.---Nafional Re
publican Chairman Wilcox stiil
stood pat" today on his statement
'of yesterday, Yielding nofAing r TIE
democrats. NJ 81. Z
I'VE ere getting . number OF
charges and saggsstions q fraud. .
he added. "Thsss have come ~ tsle-
graph. mostly anonymous. We have
followed the plan OF turning them
over to the proper ofhcials for inves-
tigation. We are simply waiting
for final returns and the oflicial
count"
Wilcox pointed out with particu-
lar emphasis the possibility Of mis-
takes In the count rather than laying
any stress on fraud charges. He cited
the fact that four years ago the
democrats claimed California by
5000. whereas ofacial returns show
ed q split vote there.
Wilcox will have . conference with
Charles 3. Hughes late this after
noon. The republican nominee took
a long automobile ride during the
morning.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-12
PRESIDENT RESTS
AFTER CAMPAIGN

Wiliiamstown. Mass.. Nov. H.
That the election ID now over. Presi-
dent Wilson today took the nrst COM
plete rest he has had since the open
Ing OF the campaign. During the day
he drove through the hills and plan
ned 10 see . part. 1t least. Of the foot
tall game this afternoon between
wiiiiams and the state Agricultural
college. He leaves At s;sB on his
retnrn journey 10 RhinecllK. N. r..
where he boards the Msyhowcr for
a cruise down the river to New York.
He expects TO come ashore Sunday
for church and an automobile ride
and will leave that afternoon for
Washington by train. arriving about
% O'Clock.
The presidents friends are strong
ly urging him TO take an extended
cruise on the Maynower or 70 away
somewhere for a couple. Of weeks
rest before taking up his oficial du-
ties again and launching his contem-
plated program in congress. They
say the strain OF the campaign has
prevented him from getting the rest
ne needed at Shadow Lawn.
The president himself has made no
definite plans, He is delighted at
the prospect Of having . working
majority In both houses Of congress
and 10 already planning legislation,
First Of oil probably will come
completion Of the program set forth
TO settle the threatened railroad
strike last summer. Immediate &C.
tion will be urged on this 10 his nrst
message to congress.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-12
80 Other Town World the
BAKER TO LOSE
lob As WILSON S
WAR SECRETARY

Washington. Nov. II. Custom de-
crees that every member OF PrcsI-
dent Wilson's cabinet formally re-
sign on March I. but the Indication
here today was that every present
member Of. the presidents oficial
family. except one. will take this
course In perfectly perfunctory
manner. knowing In advance tho pre-
sidcnt won't accept the designations.
The ono exception Ia Newton Baker.
secretary OF war. II II known he viii
hand In his resignation and mean Il.
The president has plenty OF time
In which TO mako up his mind on
Bakers successor. but gossip here is
inclined 10 the belief that no would
move Secretary OF the Interior Lane
TO the war portfolio. and put some
wcsterner on the Job Lane now holds.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-12

was being put into the wareh ouse
every 10 seconds.
Upon the factbry grounds the vis-
itors were escorted through the feed
ing pens. where steers were being
fattened upon beet pulp, while farm
ers, were seen loading tons Of the
pulp to be hauled to their farms for
feeding to fattsning stock and to
mich cows.
At noon. after inspection OF the
factory. the visitors were guests Of
the city at dinner. the hundreds be-
ing fed at the commercial club and
by various church societies in church
dining rooms.
The program Of the afternoon was
held at the Tabernacle building.
which seats 1900 people. Acting
Mayor Demaray. chairman Of the
committee In charge OF the celebra-
tion, presided. and an address Of
welcome upon the part Of the city was
delivered by Rev. l.. NJ. Boozer. The
response was by Alex Nibley. man
Ager Of the sugar factory, who was
followed by H. J. Dyer. Of the Dyer
Construction company. which had the
contract for the erecting Oh the sugar
plant. Prank Bramwell told Of the
value Of the beet sugar industry ia
a community. and Paul Kirker. Of
the sugar company. detailed the In
vestment which the company had
made in the Rogue valley. the figure
being more than a million dollars.
The interesting portion Of the pro-
gram was that indulsed in by the
best growers and farmers themselves.
John Mills. the banner sugar beet
grower OF southern Oregon. was first.
He had kept close tab upon the cost
Of producing beets. and showed that
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