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The Washington times., 1916-06-13
BIG HEADLIGHT RULE
FORENG|NES UPHELD
Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion Insists Lamps Throw
Rays Thousand Feet.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
today sustained the rule requiring that
all railroad locomotives be equipped with
1000 feet headlights between sunset and
sunrise.
At the several hearings held by the
commission. railroad officials said 1t
would cost at least 100000 to put this
rule into effect.
The rule, which was favored by the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
follows:
Each locomotive used IN road service
between sunset and sunrise shall have
a headlight which will enable persons
with normal vision in the cab OF the
locomotive, under normal weather con-
ditions. to see a dark object the size
OF a man for a distance of 900 feet
or more ahead Of the locomotive, and
such headlights must be maintained In
good order"
The rule was promulgated on october
IL last year, but the railway presidents
OF the country asked for and were
granted several hearings. They vigor-
ously protested.
In addition to the heavy cost, they ar
gued that the powerful lights would
blind and bewilder persons crossing rail-
road tracks.
The Washington times., 1916-06-13
Sheriff Hitches Prisoner
To End of Ten-Foot Chain

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. June I'm. r.
Moore. sheriff OF Yates Center. Kan,
does not take chances with prisoners.
He dropped in at police headquarters
the other morning on the way home
from Colusa. ILL.,. leading Amos Wilkins
at the end OF chain ten feet long.
Il want TO leave this chap here while
] see the town." said the sheriff
"All right, but you'll have to pay for
his meals" said a booking clerk.
Let him have what he wants, I'll
pay" said Sheriff Moore.
As soon as the sheriff turned his back,
the prisoner ordered ham and eggs, ap-
pie pie, coffee, and other food.
The Washington times., 1916-06-13
Texan Runs Down a Wolf
After Race in Automobile

SEAI.Y. Tex. June 13.-Mr. and Mrs.
w. ]. Newcom. with a party Of friends.
were driving over their ranch In an
automobile when they saw red wolf
running across the pasture. Mr. New
com was driving the car and gave
chase. The wolf had n good start
when discovered. But Mr.. Newcom
gained on him steadily.
After q run of about two miles across
the prairie he came within shooting
distance and letting go Of his wheel,
took his shotgun from Mrs. Nemcom' 8
hand and opened fire. brining down the
animal on the third show. 1t weighed
forty-fve pounds.
The Washington times., 1916-06-13
PREPARE FOR
PREPAREDNESS PARADE,
ON WEDNESDAY,, JUNE

There will be thousands In line and
all who march should fortify their
feet by shaking Aliens Foot=Ease.
the antiseptic powder, into their shoes.
1t removes and prevents the soreness,
smarting and aches that come with
Spring days and activity. It takes the
friction from the shoe and rests the
feet. over 100. 900 packages are being
used by the troops in the war zone.
For acute aches, sprinkle Aliens Foot.
rub the feet. Sold by Druggists and
-Advt
The Washington times., 1916-06-13
FaStidiOuS.

First Tommy twho has been removing
stone from his boot. to second Tommy
water we've got to sleep in.-Lndon
Opinion.
The Washington times., 1916-06-13
Gas Kills Dog and Parrot;
All Cats Nine Lives Safe

PHILADELPHIA. June 1a-P. Deb.
Warren left his home early last evening,
leaving behind him a cat, a dog and a
parrot About an hour later the janitor
smelled gas.
A gas company employee got in
through a window ana found the dog
Gus.
The Washington times., 1916-06-13
Find Man Not Guilty of
Theft of Commandments

PHILADELPHIA. June 1s.-Morris
Rhodes was acquitted of stealing the
ten commandments and other writings
OF Moses. The charges were brought BY
David Rrnvlov. owner OF the sacred
scrolls. who says they are worth 5000
Rhodes, who was formerly janitor in
n synagogue. said the charges were
brought by Bravlov on two Judgment
notes
The Washington times., 1916-06-13
Mrs. Geo. J. Gould
To Auction Gems
Will Weld Hammer at Sale Of
100000 Worth at Allied
Bazaar.

NEW YORK. June 13.--Under the
hammer. welded by the hand OF Mrs.
George j. Gould. s2.ooo.ooo In gems will
be sold at the allied bazaar tonight.
Purchasers of gem collections from
Newport. Tuxedo Park. and Lenox have
been invited TO bid for the rare Jewels.
The Washington times., 1916-06-13
LOCAL MENTION.

Chaplin In THE Property Man" Va
today. Also THE House OF Scandal"
Phone Your Want Ad to The Times,
Main $3.50.
The Washington times., 1916-06-13

Miss May Simpson, OF 1883 Meridian
street. was slightly injured last night
In an automobile accident She was
a passenger In machine which ng-
ured In collision with another cas.
Both automobiles were slightly dani-
o god
The Washington times., 1916-06-13
Schedule at Winthrop
For Next Two Days

WEDNESDAY.
Internal Revenue, 40 (4)
Bureau of Engraving and Print
ing, 80 (3)
Treasury Department, 40 (D
Winder Building, 10 (2)
Florida Rife Club. 10 (2)
War Department, 100 (10)
Department Of Labor, 20 (2)
Expert rifleman course for sharp
shooters from all clubs.
THURSDAY.
Department Of Agriculture Clubs,
100 (30)
Army and Navy Union, 100 (10)
State Department, 20 (2)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
THE BATTLE CRY
OF PEACE" COMING

The Battle Cry of Peace" which
comes to the Opera House on March
2Gth and 21st visualizes the arguments
of American army and navy officials,
% military experts, of patriotic citi-
zens, who have banded together in such
organizations as the American Legion
and the National Security League. 1t
was adapted by President ]. Stuart
Blackton of the Vitagraph Film com
Ipany from Hudson Maxim's book "De
fenseless America" and it may fairly
he described as timely, powerful, vi
form of the settled convictions of one
yid and faithful presentation in picture
Of the foremost military experts of the
day. 1t reveals in dramatic form the
feeling that has taken possession of
kWatchful citizens all over the land.
the lesson is driven home not only
by statistics, in particular those indi-
eating the inadequate navy now at the
disposal of the country If any emer-
gency should turn up, but by pictures
showing the direful effects of an inva
sion upon homes subject to the cruel
ties of invasion, One is the home of a
typical disarmament advocate, whose
millennial notions are encouraged by
spies who work shoulder to shoulder
with him in defeating appropriations
for national defense.
Seats on sale at Hooks Pharmacy
now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
Make Fun General
In Weather Talks

BERLIN, March 16.-Almost since
the beginning of the war between Aus
Itria and Italy every paper in Austria,
Hungary, and Germany has daily made
as much fun as possible of the reports
Of the Italian chief, General Cadorna,
His so-called weather reports" have
become the target for every cartoonist
i'll the central empires, who has poro
trayed him so often under an umbrella
that the joke has worn threadbare.
"Cadorna Reports Show" IT'S Rain
ing Down Cadornas Way; "Cadorna
Reports-Bad Weather." and a half
dozen other headings of similar ma
ture seem to be kept standing in type
in most newspaper offices.
Now, however, the Berlin Tageblats
declares seriously that the territory in
which Cadorna's armies are operating
is the most "weather-vi visited" in all
Europe, and that it about holds the
record for rain if not snow falls. The
Tageblatt bases its statements on the
results of meteorological Investigations
in the neighborhood of the Bay of Cat
taro.
With the exception of the hills which
oVerhang the bay, according to the
Investigations, the whole Kriveestijo
district up to the Dobrestica- Roado-
star and Duganja heights are deeply
covered with snow in winter time so
that troops, in order to move in any
directionfi have to shovel away great
quantities of snow daily
According to the Central Hydro
graphic Bureau in Vienna, there is an
annual average precipitation of 1906
inches in Orkovice, 1926 feet above sea
level.
The unusual amount of rain is ex-
planned by the consistent southerly
winds, which bali the clouds togeth-
er. In % years there has been an aver
agee of 1899 rainy or snowy days.
Daily precipitation of from rs to H.
inches is by no means rare.
The Tageblatt after presenting the
figures, laughingly apologies for ex-
cusing Caderna's weather reports"
concluding with the words, "the Stats
tics for 1914-1915 aer missing but they
undoubtedly justify Cardinals COM
plants about the weather. Only-the
wet weather seems to damage the Aus
troans and Hungarians less--!"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

bought considerable road machinery,
sewer piping, ETC., after having the
misfortune of losing 4 mules in this
time, with first-class road nearly
through the county north and south,
and through the county east and west,
and the major portion of the roads or
the county patched up and in fairly
good condition.
Also have built a modern court
house of which we are all proud and
the first years interest on the bonds
has been paid and the first installment
of the sinking fund set aside and
drawing interest; the balance of the
sinking fund will have to be provided
for yearly.
These are facts that any taxpayer
can know of himself by taking the
time to investigate and with the ex-
periece the present board has had with
their three years service and the abil-
ity they have shown in financing the
affairs of the county through the past
panic, the voters, we feel, should show
their appreciation Of their services by
o.ecting them to succeed themselves,
knowing that the interests of the
county and the taxpayers is safe in
their hands.
This is a matter of vital interest to
the whole county, every taxpayer, NOT
a matter of politics, sectionalism, SEN
timent or pet schemes, but simply
matter Of business. Very respectfully
advt. A VOTER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
BRIDGE PARTY FOR
PRETTY BRIDE ELECT

Miss Gertrude Hudson, whose early
marriage to Mr.. Carl Hawkins is anti
cipated as one of the most interesting
social events of the season, was feted
Wednesday at bridge party given at
the home of Mrs. C. C. Hawkins, on
College street, by Mrs. William H.
Cobb and Miss Maybelle Hawkins.
At the conclusion of the game the
honoree was given several pieces Of
dainty lingerie.
A delightful salad course was serv-
ed by the hostesses.
Those present were Miss Gertrude
Hudson, Miss Louise Nell, of Atlanta;
Miss Matte Sue Taylor, Miss Annie
Bailey, Miss Mary Belle Hixon, Miss
Claire Everett, Miss Corrinne Stills,
Miss Darien Pinkston, Miss Lucille Jos
sey Miss Mary Littlejohn, Miss Fan
ME Mae Williford, Miss Mary Ella
Davenport, Miss Louise Rodgers, Miss
Louise Marshall, Mrs. T. B. Hooks, Jr.,
Mrs. Eugene B. Hill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
The Girl With
Hips Is Back
In Style Now

ATLANTA, Ca, March 16.-The girl
with hips is in style again. No longer
need the buxom Atlanta girl roll on
the floor to reduce her weight or look
with envy on the stylish straight lines
OF her slenderer sister. The edict has
gone out that hips are in style again.
Ii the Lord has provided, well and
good, and if you have grown so slender
that you haven't any hips to speak of,
then Dame Fashion is providing bus
ties. This spring, however, the bus
ties are to be worn in pairs, and on the
sides.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
TLAWS0N-CLARK NUPTIAIS
IN ST. PETERSBURG.

The following is clipping from a
st. Petersburg, Fla, paper Mrs. Law
son will he remembered here as Miss
Laura Pauline Clark, having resided a
short time in Americas with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Minis, be.
fore going to st. Petersburg:
"The marriage of Miss Laura Pauline
Clark, the charming young daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Clark, of Ameri-
Gus, Ga, and MIR. Glenn Harmon Law
son, Of AIS Fifth avenue, south, was
solemnized at the Methodist parsonage
ct o'clock last evening by Rev. w.
L. Dunkle. The bride is the niece OF
DR.. and Mrs. William F. Minis, of this
city, formerly of Americas, Ca, with
whom she was spending the winter.
Her charm of manner and many
graces have already won for her many
friends in ST. Petersburg.
'Mr Lawson is we'll known here and
IS promising young business man of
sterling worth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawson will be at
home to their friends at the Rosary
$50 Ninth street, north"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
SUPREME COURT
GIVES DECISIONS

ATLANTA, Ca, March 16.-Sam
Rhodes and L. E. Lindsey, both white
men, will hang as the result of decis-
ions just handed down by the Georgia
supreme court, while Jim Kettles, also
white, will get new trial. All three
cases are of statewide interest.
Kettles was convicted of killing Will
Gordy at the Dalton fair in October,
1915, in free-for-all fight which re-
suited over dispute about the atten-
tons paid to two young women. The
case was tried before Judge Fite, who
refused a new trial, and the supreme
court now reserves him, as usual.
Lindsey shot and killed his wife
Florence Lindsey, near Fort Gaines,
in 1915.
Sam Rhodes was convicted in the
Richmond superior court on the charge
of killing his brother-i1-law, Walker
Green. The case was unusual in thai
it hinged almost entirely on the testi-
mony of an aged darkey who happened
ta be witness to the meeting of the
two men in the puelic road, and the
starting Of the alteration which re-
quilted in the killing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
SOCIETY NEWS
= ~ +++<+ +1++%++++% :

ternoon by Misses Deanie and Mar
garet Wakefield.
A visit to the Alcazar and to Hooks
pharmacy was enjoyed by the members
attending.
Those invited were Miss Georgia
Lumpkin, Miss Lucy Lane, Miss Louise
dudley, Miss Hazel Prather, Miss Ger
trude Butt, Miss Mildred Summerford.
Miss Mildred Warlick, Miss Alice
Johnson, Miss Martha Ivey, Miss Kath-
crime Turner, Miss jamie Murray.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
ADVISORY BOARD OF
ID. A. r.. TO MEET.

A meeting of the advisory board Of
Council of Safety chapter of D. A. R.,
will meet at the Carnegie Library at
IL o'clock Friday morning. The Off
GERS are urgently requested to attend,
as matters of Importance will be dis
cussed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
BOOKS MISSING
FROM LIBRARY

The annual inventory of books con-
tanned in the Carnegie Library is now
being made, and the librarian, Miss
Virginia Gum, states that a number
of books taken from the shelves some
time ago by members should be re-
turned in order to expedite this work.
Miss Agnes McBath is assisting Miss
Gum in the task now under way, and
will be in charge at the institution
curing Miss Gums vacation, which
begins the last of this month.
Members Of the library who have
books taken from the shelves during
the past two weeks need not bother
about returning these books until the
usual time for returning them, but
books having been out of the library
d longer time than two weeks are ex-
pected to be returned without further
delay Many members have these books
and have either forgotten or neglected
to return them, and Miss Gum feels
confident the books will be returned
= those who have them only knew the
necessity for returning them to the IL
brary shelves during the taking of the
annual inventory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Mrs. w. d. Carter left this afternoon
for Athens, where she gees to attend
her daughter, Mrs. Prince Thornton,
who was recently operated on for ap-
pendicitis at hospital there. Mrs.
Thornton's friends in Americas will
learn with pleasure that her condition
is not considered critical.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
TO THE VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS
OF WEBSTER COUNTY.

The time is at hand to elect county
officers for the ensuing four years, and
It is time to consider well the import
anee Of board of commissioners of
roads and revenues.
This is one of the most important
offices to be considered by the tax
payers of the county, they have county
matters to finance and the authority
by law to tax the citizens to raise the
funds for county purposes and we feel
that we owe the present board some
consideration at this time.
They were elected and took the
reins in hand three years ago and
when they went into office they found
an Indebtedness against the road funds
Of about 100000 they found 10 con-
victs and II mules in poor condition
and not a mile of frst-class roads in
the county.
After three years service, to-wit, the
first Of January, 1916, they had paid
the 100000 indebtedness, had 20
good mules in good condition and
working Is satisfied convicts and had
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
MISS DAVENPORT HAS
MORNING BRIDGE CLUB,

Miss Catherine Davenport entertain
ct the Wednesday Morning Bridge club
at her home on Taylor street Wednes-
day morning.
After the game very tempting re
freshments were served.
Those present were Miss Maudt
Sherlock, Miss Lille Mae Easterlin
Miss Martha Dedman, Miss Edith
Jossey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County School superintendent

For County School Superintendent.
To the Citizens of Webster County:
I hereby announce myself for re
election to the office of County School
Superintendent Of Webster county
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary Of March 25th
If elected / shall continue to dis,
charge the duties of the office as the
law directs; looking at all times to
the best interests of the children and
schools of the county.
solicit your aid and support and
will appreciate the same. Very truly
yours ]. T. SoUTER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Herman Horton, formerly resident
OF Americas, but now prominent au.
tomobile man of South Carolina. ar
rived here Wednesday from Columbia.
and with Mrs. Horton, is the guest Of
relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
THE TRUE GAMBLER

+
= THE TRUE GAMBLER 4
\ \ \ 4 \ ~ 4
Play the game and play it hard,
Though your luck looks glum t.
you
Back the worth of every card
And, if cards won't come to you.
Don't give up to despair
Play as though the cards were there!
For the poorest hand of all
May assure the game to you;
Il your bluff don't get carr
1t is just the same to you
AS if luck to you should bring
-Four big aces and a king.
What if some one calls? All we'll,
Yo must buy a stack again
Luck may leave you for a spell.
But it must come back again
If you lay with all your wit,
All your skill and nerve and grit.
Lies the game-so play it hard:
Dare the woe or mirth of it;
Back up each and every card
To the utmost worth fit
Pikers find existence tame
If you live-why, play. the game!
Barton Braley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Be sure TO see tnat exquisite emo
tional actress Madame Petrova In 1.-THE
Soul Market" an enthralling romance
Of society and the stage. Some beauti-
full gowns owrn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Miss Cora Wood, Miss Sara Driver
and George Johnson motored over
from Lumpkin and spent Wednesday
with friends here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Make your plans to purchase your
Easter Millinery from Misses Hay &c
Tillman, and ask for coupons when
you make your purchase.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Ask your grocer for big B" Bread.
O-so fine. Made in Americas. The
Americas Bakery. 6-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Mrs. Mary Clay, Miss Brice Pilsbury
Mrs. N. S. Evans. Miss Addie Taylor
Mrs. d. F. Davenport, Miss Mary Ella
Davenport, Miss Ruth Davenport, COM
posed motoring party going up to Ma
con today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

A wrongdoer is often a. man that
hath left something undone, not al
ways no that hath done something
Marcus Aprelius
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Mrs. Ira Lowe who has been spend
ing some time in Atlanta, will return
home Fridaq.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Get barrel of the famous Merry Wi
dow Flour from Morgan's Market.
last
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Carroll j. Clark made a flying visit
to Plains Wednesday on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Prince E. Thornton, of
Athens, announce the birth of daugh-
ter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

New shipment Big Ben Clocks at S.
A. Daniels, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

New shipment Alarm Clocks. Bell
the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Harry Pepper, a well known citizen
Of Macon, is in Americas on matters
Of business nature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Try WANT - in the Times. Re.
c6rder. They pay big dividends
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

The best flour on the market at Nor
gems Market. 15-5t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16
AMERICUS SHOWS
ALCAZAR.

ALCAZAR.
Thursday.
Veleska Suratt in "The Immi-
grant. "-5 act Paramount Picture.
Rosemary Theby in High Fliers"-
comedy
FRAY.
The Red Cirmle-Chapter 8.
"The Trail of the Woolf"-3 reel
drama.
"A Quiet Supper for Four,"-comedy
Saturday.
Nina Cunnard in The Living Lie"
-3 reel drama.
Leap and Look Thereafter. ~ com
ely.
OPERA HOUSE.
Thursday.
THE Family Stain. A Fox.
Friday.
The Soul Markell Metro.
Saturday.
THE Strange Case of Mary Page. !"
.-Essanay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Ask your grocer for Quality Cakes,
10c; made in Americas. The Americas
Bakery. 6-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

CLUB OF JOLLY
GIRLS ARE ENTERTAINED
The interesting little club of JULY
Girls were entertained Wednesday at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

r. G. Halliburton, of Fort Valley,
was in the city Thursday, attending to
business affairs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Two more chances to see that mag
nificent Fox picture at the Opera House
tonight. One show at rs and one at
S:5. "The Family Stain"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

J. W. Barfield, Of Columbus, was il
Americas Thursday, called here by
business of Importance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

w. r. Curry, one of Shellman's
prominent citizens, was visitor in
Americas Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Fresh Shad. Phone Sherlock & Co
16-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Delicious Hot Cinnamon Buns, Rolls,
Big B" Buns and big B" Bread, ev-
cry afternoon. Phone 1874. The Amer
icus Bakery. CIT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Nine. Petrova is at the Opera House
tomorrow in "The Soul Market" This
Is a beautiful society drama, and ono
IL which Nine. Petrova is at her best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-16

Jno M. Hope, OF Jonesboro, was a
business visitor in Americas Thurs
day.