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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
FOUR CONV|CTS.
GET AWAY FROM
CONVICT CAMPS

Four white conyicts escaped from
tie Sumter county camp Wednesday
night This detachment of convicts
were camped on Little Muckalee creek,
on the Americus- -Ellaville road near
the Schley county line.
The convicts are:
c. C. Wilkerson, age 81, sentenced
two years from Muscogee county on
Charge involuntary manslaughter. He
is feet, 1-2 inches in height; sandy
hair; grey eyes.
Ivey Kaylor, age %, sentenced four
years from Sumter county for volun-
tary manslaughter. He is 5 feet, $
inches in height; weighs r4O pounds.
black hair and grey eyes.
Will Fitzgibbons, age %, sentenced
twenty years on charge of burglary
from Muscogee county. He is feet,
inches in heighth; weighs 1865
pounds; black hair and grey eyes.
The men made their escape about
$50 o'clock Wednesday night, and a.
2:3O o'clock Thursday morning they
were seen passing through Ellaville
and were fired on by the town marshal
at that place.
The convicts slipped off the gang
chain and made their escape. Nothing
has been heard of them since they
were seen in Ellaville early Thursday
morning.
Another convict, Austin Miller, white
escaped from the same camp about
three o'clock Thursday morning. He
was II years old, and sentenced to
four years on charge of burglary,
coming from Appling county to the
Sumter gang.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
COUNTY BOARD MAY LEVY
SPECIAL CONVICT TAX

A recent discussion of Judge George
l.. Bell, of the Fulton county court, is
vide in its scope applying to every
county in the state. The discussion
says that a board of county commits,
sionefs has the right and authority to
levy special tax against railroads for
the support of county chaingangs. This
decision grew out of the case of
Meriwether county VS.. the Central of
Georgia railway. Meriwether required
the railroad to pay a special tax of
$497 for the purpose mentioned above,
and the road refused, with the result
that suit was brought in Fulton county
Judge Bells decision will, doubtless,
ne contested in the supreme court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
CHILDREN PUSH.
WITH
FAIR BU|LD|N c

The school children continue to send
in funds for the Children's building.
The certificates of stock in this build
ing have arrived and are being sent out
to the children all over the nineteen
counties.
The New Era school in the Twenty
Seventh district of Sumter county, Miss
6. NJ. McMath, teacher, sent in $500 for
the following scholars: William Grant,
Lucille Grant, Jack Grant, Perry Par
ker Flossy Parker, Ruth Parker, Ag-
nes Parker, Louise Malaier, Clyde NAL
aier Catherine Malaier, Bessie Veal,
Dock Veal, Annie Willis Morris, Doug
las Freeman, Opal Freeman, Stella
Mae Wood, Mary Lizzie Wood, John
Henry Wood, Bessie Autrey, Nathan
lei Carter.
Along comes Webster county schools
getting into the plan with their money.
Mrs. S. E. McGlain, of Louvale school,
Louvale, Ga, sends in $310 from tha
following scholars: Harriet Meadows,
Ruth McGlain, Reba McGlain, Lucille
McGlain, Catherine Peed, Jewel Bush,
Louie Strickland, Lila Strickland,
Evelyn Wilder, Allene Thompson,
Bobbie Jones, Matte l.. Shirling, Glade
Shirling, Inez Shirling, Alice Shirling,
Arthur Thompson, Jack Jones, Bascom
Jones, Aston Bush, Emory Perryman,
Alwyn Perryman, Alton Peed, Frank
Cain, Nathaniel Shirling, r. T. Shirling
Jr., Hansford Hobbs, Ethan Hobbs,
Percy Hobbs, Rudolph Hobbs, Raiford
Armor, Ernest Wall.
Now that the work is being pushed
the fair promoters expect to hear from
many schools and counties within the
next week or ten days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
SHORT ILLNESS IS
FATAL To HERRING

The many friends of George L. Her,
ring, Jr., were shocked this morning
when they learned of his death at the
Americus Hospital last night at Z
o'clock. Mr.. Herring was stricken
while attending to his duties at the
Churchwell store where he was en-
ployed. He was taken to the Ameri-
Gus hospital at once, where an opera
tien was performed in an effort to save
his life, but without avail.
The deceased had suffered for some
time with an ulcer of the stomach,
and this with resulting hemorrhape
was the cause of his death. Mr..
Herring came here from Pinehurst,
where his parents still reside. In re-
sponse to a telegram his father came
Immediately and was at his bedside
when he died. Mr.. Herring was "a
years old, and had been in the employ
of the Churchwell store for some
time. He was held in high esteem by
his employers and a large circle of
friends. His untimely death, just in
tie prime of young manhood is great
ly deplored by all.
The remains left Americus this
at 2:3O over the S. A. L. rail
way for Pinehurst, where the funeral
will take place.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
DEATH INVADEs HOME OF
FORMER ANERICUs MINISTER

The sad news was received in this
city Wednesday announcing the death
OF little Ruth McCord, age five years,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Nc
Cord, at Dixie, Ga. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Cord are both well known in Americus.
the former having been a minister in
this city only few years ago. Mrs.
McCord was Miss Lizzie Taylor, and
was married to Mr.. McCord while liv-
ing in Americas.
Mrs. NJ. J. Taylor and Mrs. H. P. Ev-
erette, mother and sister respectively
of Mrs. McCord, went to Dixie Monday
ard were present at the bedside - ~ne
little girl when she passed away.
Funeral services were held at Dixie
Wednesday pfternoon.
The many friends of the bereaved
father an6 mother in this city will join
us in sincere coincidence
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
SHERLOCK HOLMES, JR, OUT
WITH FIRST MESSAGE FOR
THE: PEOPLE Of AMER|CIJS
; F6tNssl \

afraid, Blue Eyes that you will die an
early death, with enlargement of the
heart and leave me widower. How
ever, appreciate your offer immens-
ely.
Give me an address Miss Anxious.
and will do my best to alswer your
question.
By jove, what a pretty little city.
Honestly, it looks like corner of
little old New York" Your streets
are pretty, your buildings substantial
and your women? Gorgeous! Espec-
tally the dashing brunette / saw near
the Windsor Hotel yesterday, but more
about her later.
By the way, they tell me that my old
college chum, Hyman, is secretary OF
your Chamber of Commerce. Am going
to drop in Hyman, old sport, and say
"howdy-do" again. l don't know yous
One dollar to one hundred says / do.
Well folks, I am delighted to be
with you. 1 have heard much about
the hospitality of your good people and
am certainly anticipating most
enjoyable visit, and l am going to do
my level best to pelase you.
Ho, / have never been in your beau
tiful little city before and want to
tell you right here that the Sherlock
Holmes, Jr,, who operated in your
city some two or more years ago was
not even my fifteenth cousin, but he
was Simon Pure, unadulterated fakir
and that remark is as public as bin
board.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
GERMAN NOTE IS
BY
WILSON AND AIDS

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 13.-The
German note on the Sussex and other
submarine cases has been received at
the state department and is being de =
ciphered. The text will probably be
laid before President Wilson and Sec
retary Lansing late this afternoon.
Affidavits from Paris and London,
expected on the liner st. Paul, will be
considered along with the German
note. Information regarding attacks
on merchant ships since the Lusitania
catastrophe is expected to be complet-
edd and ready to go to Berlin within
the next week.
1t is understood here this afternoon
that unless Germany is willing to evil
dence it's good faith toward fulfilling
previous assurances, such as the sub
stantial punishment of the submarine
commander who attacked the Sussex,
nothing can now prevent the situation
reaching the point diplomats have so
long struggled to avoid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
ENGINEERS MEET At.
CHICAGO ON A GET
TOGETHER FOR us.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 13--A two
day conference of delegates from engi-
Ineering societies from New England to
California, representing the views of
100000 men who are regarded as pro
fessional engineers" began here today
being called by "get-together" spirit
that the recent agitation on the subject
Of preparedness has inspired, even
among conservative professional men,
notably electrical, mining and civil
engineers.
Delegates from small ani large en-.
gineering organizations-city state
and national--will discuss in detail
large questions affecting all profess
sional engineers, and it is expected that
the conference will result in a union
that will effectively work for the gem
eral welfare of the profession.
The principal subjects to be discuss
ed are the benefits of cooperation in
securing greater efficiency; and the
methods successfully followed in Phil
adelphia, st. Louis, st. Paul and other
cities. other questions to be discuss
Cd are:
Various kinds of engineering socie-
ties and committees and the relative
Efficiency of their operations.
Relation of the specialized or exclu-
s1ve national engineering societies TO
their local sections or branches and to
the more inclusive local engineering
society or club.
Result of cooperation in securing
wider diffusion of knowledge on engi-
neering subjects, as illustrated at
L teN6ldIlu anu elSGWneTe.
The engineering profession as a
Whole in its present condition as re-
CARDS public esteem.
Reasons for decline in attendance at
engineering colleges. Is it indicative
OF healthful conditions or of proper
methods Of education.
Employment, methods and results as
practiced by various engineering socie
ties; an exchange of ideas.
Legislative activity, proper limits to
be set, dangers to be avoided and needs
Of more systematic and better directed
efforts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
What Carranza,s Note Eeeites.

MEXICO CITY, April 13.--General
Carranzas s note asking the withdrawal
of American troops in Mexico, asks
that the pursuit of Villa now be left
with his soldiers. The note contends
that American troops crossed into Mex
leo without permission and should be
withdrawn until formal pact can be
arranged between the two govern
ments. 1t emphasizes that the agree
ment providing for reciprocal crossing
OF the border was only in the event Of
& repetition of the Columbus raid, and
stress is laid on the assertion that the
American expedition was undertaken
under q misunderstanding.
The Carranza note claims the United
States misinterpreted the first note of
the Carranza government as effecting
a definite agreement, and that it was
tie intention of General Carran.a tnat
nc expedition be sent into Mexico until
terms and conditions set forth in the
ncte were complied with. The COM
niunication also recalls certain CONVEX
sations between acting Secretary of
State Polk and Eliseo Arredondo, at
Washington, in which Polk deplorel
not having received the appreciation
Of the Mexican government before the
American troops entered that count
try.
In conclusion, the note points out
that the object of the American expedi
tion has been fulfilled so far as poss!
bic by the dispersal of villa bands, and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 13.-
General Carranza, in note which ar
rived at his embassy here this morning
formally asks the withdrawal of the
American troops now in Mexico. The
note will be presented to Secretary
Lansing probably today.
In official quarters before noon to-
day, it was stated the American troops
in Mexico will not be withdrawn, at
least not immediately, and that while
TIE question is being discussed with
p Carranza the pursuit of Villas bandits
will be pushed with renewed vigor
Secretary Baker, at the war depart
ment, said he was unable to comment
upon Carranza's note, because it
raises the matter of the administra-
tion's policy. The question, he said, is
entirely within the jurisdiction of the
president and the state department, al
though side issues have been raised.
Other administration officials, at first
view, regard the principal contention
as affecting the object of the punitive
eXDeditiOn aS accommodated as far as
can be and believe the Villa bands are
now dispersed. War department Off
cials, however, take the view that they
have no evidence that Villa bandits
will not again resume their raiding in
to American territory, as soon as the
troops now in Mexica are withdrawn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
WAN TEO---A WIFE AND
THERE IS 4 CHANCE

AS an advertising medium the Times
Recorder is settled upon without de
bate. AS evidence of this fact, the fol-
lowing advertisement apears in to.
days issue:
'WANTED-A wife; must not be
more than fifty years old. l am
sixty-five, vigorous and healthy.
Address, X. Y. H. p. 0. Box 1866,
Americus."
The spring time is here, and the
bird songs of love spread their
echoes through this newspaper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
View of State Department.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 13.-At
the state department this afternoon, it
was stated the administration takes
the view that Carranza's s note is not i
demand for immediate withdrawal of
United States troops in Mexico, but is
rather an invitation to begin negotia-
tions that would limit their stay in
that country
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
L. S. Troops Clash With Mexicans.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 13.-Ad-
vices from American Consul Letcher to
army headquarters here today state
that United States troops have had an
encounter with either Mexican forces
,or citizens of partial No details were
given, and it is asserted the affair is
unimportant. American troops intend
ed to march through the town when
shots were exchanged, it is said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
.LULL MARKS THE
ON EVERY.
Of BATTLE

There is lull in fighting before Yer
dun and elsewhere along the western
frcnt today.
On the Italian and Russian frontiers
no important operations have been re
corded since yesterday.
The Russians have not yet seriously
shaken the German lines in the east,
though there is spirited fighting in
progress there.
The Russian offensive in the east and
the German drive against Verdun both
appear to be subsiding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
Detectives Seek PIOtters.

NEW YORK, April 13.-Detectives
are today seeking evidence involving a
We'll known German, alleged to have
financed the bomb plot for which four
persons were arrested yesterday. The
sleuths are also hunting the chemist
who assisted in preparing the bombs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
Says It,s EASY.

You will find before it is all over thas
it is as easy to locate me as it is to
pick blackberries off of huckleberry
bush. Honestly, it is going to be q
shame to take the money. and in the
mean time, please excuse me while
smile.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
How do you do!
Dear old Americus!

INV uO yOu dus
Dear old Americus!
When did arrive, where did l come
from, and how old am /, and what do I
look like, and-but that's enough.
Honestly, am a very retiring and
oashful young man and you must par
don me if | refrain from talking too
much about myself, this early in the
game, but honestly, am less than
seven feet tall and more than three; /
am less than one hundred years old
and something over seven; think I
will turn to an aid grey mule and never
die; am stranger on earth and my
home is in heaven. Now, am 1 not a
pretty clever chap to give you all this
information right here at The start OF
the Contest?
Now what do you know about this?
The note is signed "Blue Eyes" and
she says, IF you will give me a dia.
mond ring and bungalow and a
Packard car, will marry you"
Gee whiz! This is so suddenl l am
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
Calm Before Verdun Last Night.

PARIS, April 13.-Calm prevailed
throughout the whole of the Verdun
region last night and this morning, the
official French communication asserts.
The Germans prepared to attack Hill
304 last night, but were prevented by
the French from launching the thrust,
No other important developments have
occurred
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
Calm at Ell PasO.

Ell PASO, Tex, April 13.-Mexica1
officials at Juarez were not surprised
at Carranza's demand for withdrawal
of United States troops from Mexico.
Ell Paso is outwardly calm today, al
though military officers expressed the
opinion freely that Carranza would not
have sent his note without first makine
proper military preparations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
villa Near TrbinaS Now.

TORREON, Mex, April 13.-Villa is
believed today to be at or near Urbinas
ranch at Lasnieus, south of Rosario,
Durango. The bandit is reported to
be heading down the Nazar river, in
the direction of the rendezvous of the
Contreras and Ceniecros bandits.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
THIEVES ENTER 4
STORE IN COUNTY

Thieves broke into the store of s.
A Johnson at Andersonville Tuesday
night and carried away sacks of -four
corn meal. meat, coffee, sugar, dry
goods, notions, shoes and drugs ga
lore. Mr. Johnson tracked the thieves
tc a negro house nearby, where he
found some of the goods. A negro
named Will Smith lived at the house.
and on being searched bunch of 95
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
knows Mayor.

Yes, l know your genial and pro-
gressive Mayor Coui.G".. and | at one
time had quite long conversation
with him. Before I leave Americas I
am going to prove that assertion to his
satisfaction and to the satisfaction oe
all the inhabitants of your city.
But that is enough for this time, L
doff my lid to you one and all and
promise, before l leave to show you a
very good time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
At Church.

Last night | drifted down to the
Eurlow Lawn Baptist church, heard q
splendid sermon and met a number Of
people, among them Rev. R. L. Bivins
If the three young ladies, one of WHOM
handed hymn book to a stranger be-
hind her at the service, will recall the
three strangers sitting directly behind
them, will just say that one of these
strangers was Sherlock Holmes, Jr.
While coming up Jackson street
from the church a gentleman and sew
eral ladies seated upon porch were
discussing me, the gentleman trying to
explain to the ladies when l would ar
rive. If you read this story you can
state whether or not speak truthfuliy-
l have heard myself spoken of a
number of times and while attending
picture performance young lady re-
marked, not looking at me however. q
believe that is Sherlock Holmes, Jr-,
and her escort replied, "Aw, | think
YOU have Sherlock on the brain" Let
her talk about me. if she wants to.
Buddie. You are going to have her ali
to yourself before long, and you are
going to wish to goodness she would
talk about somebody or something be-
sides the grocery bill and spring hats.
Now, watch and see if miss it.
In the meantime, good luck and lots
of it.
SHERLOCK HOLMES JR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
Wilson Cancels Engagements.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 19.-In
view of the pressing Mexican and Ger!
man situations President Wilson has
Cancelled his plans to go to New York
tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

keys was found on his person, keys OF
every make, kind and description.
Sheffield Robinson, another negro,
was implicated and both put under ar
est and brought to Americus for incar-
ceration Later both confessed to
Cbbing the store.
Entrance was effected by boring 4
large hole through the back door.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
WASHINGTON HEARS AND
SAYS NOTHING ABOUT 1T
General Belief That Expedition About
Ended But Uncle Sam Keeps
Quiet

also asserts that there are now plenty
OF Mexican troops available to take up
the chase and exterminate the ban
dts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

The Times-Recorder is the ONL i
paper in the Third Congressional
District with Associated Pres.
service.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
Bandit Leader Is Getting Ready To Capture Chi huahua And Several Other Very import
 ant Cities.

WASHINGTON, Oct 26. - Reports from various parts of Mexico are to the effect that Villa has decided to drive General Carranza out of the country. He is said to have prepar- ed to attack Chihuahua and other very important cities.
 The de facto government, according to well informed men returned from Mexico City, is said to be helpless, due to dissention among not only the rank and file of the army, but also among the officers. This accounts for the growing strength of Villas forces. Many are reported to be deserting Carranza for Villa.
 It was officially announced at the navy department this morning, that owing to the unsettled conditions in that country no regular or national patrol guards are to be withdrawn from the border and orders which had been issued to prepare for their return home, have been countermand- ed. The. situation in Mexico, said an official this morning is anything but settled.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
SALMAGUNDI PARTY.

The committee who planned the SO cial entertainment given by the East ern Star Chapter last Tuesday even ing, spared neither time nor trouble to ensure the success of their party which was a delightful one and enjoy ed by all present.
 The affair given at Masonic Hall was in the nature of harvest Salma- gundi party, carrying out Halloween suggestions and decorations. The games were the progressive contests at eight tables at which the guessers, worked individually. The first prize being won by Mrs. Smith was a broom, while Dr. Zuber came in for second honors winning a handsome basket filled with apples. Miss Louise Field who usually comes in first for most things, evidently had her eye on a fine pumpkin which was offered for con solation and Jagged back just long enough to win it.
 Dainty refreshments following out the Halloween idea was a feature of great interest and brought this delight ful social success to a happy close.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
WICKERSHAn
 REALIZES HIS
 COMING 6OGfEAT.
Dispatch Says Has Return ed And Will Make No
 More Speeches.

CORDOVA, Oct. 25.-Delegate Wick ersham, realizing his certain defeat at the coming election, has apparently given up the fight, and returned from the Copper River Valley to Cordova today. He is reported to have stat. ed that he would not go to Fairbanks or interior, and would mako no more speeches.
 lNote The above ia tho exact workings of the message received by the Progressiye-1Iiner about s o'clock last evening, and signed "Donohue" The same message gives the follow ing:)
 Senator suIzer held a aeeting last night that was the most enthusiastic of any meeting ever held in the Third Division. During his speech his aud fence rose to their feet se eral times, cheering for the speaken He will speak in Valdez this eyenir g and Sew ard Friday night and wi finish his campaign at Anchorage.