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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
SCALP Of CRISP
DEMANDED;
CHARGE IN FIGHT

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb 1S.-Dr. G. W.
Eichelberger, editor of the Georgia
Commonwealth and prominent in
Georgia prohibition, charges Speaker
W. H. Burwell, of the house of repre-
sentatives; Representative Ben Black
burn and Clayt w. Robson with con-
spring to defeat prominent men in
Georgia politics, among them Con-
gressman Charles R. Crisp, of the
Third congressional district
The charges are made in a written
card published in the state press Fri
day morning, and among the questions
asked of the three men by Eichelber-
ger is if they did not plan to get pro-
hibitionist to run for governor and to
divide the dry" vote and then get a
man of the soft pedal school of politics
to enter the race.
Another question is one asked f
Clayt Robson, how much money will
be given to defeat Governor Harris for
reelection.
The three public officials whom it is
charged this triumvirate have conspir-
ed to defeat is Governor Harris, Con-
gressman Crisp and Congressman Will
liam Schley Howard, of the Fifth dis
trict. Representative Blackburn, one
of the men to whom the card is ad +,
dressed, has already said he would run
for congress from the Fifth district.
He is also prominent supporter (
Tom Watson and was prominent at the
meeting in Thomson Saturday.
The reply of Eichelberger hinges
around strong denial made by the
three men to an editorial in the Geor-
gia Commonwealth charging that a
caucus had been held by these parties
in the interest Of the defeat of prohibit
tion.
1t appears as if a warm day in
Georgia politics has opened. The edi-
tor of the Commonwealth gives notice
that he will make further charges in
mis- paper next week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
MOhammedans to Leave Egypt.

BERLIN, Feb. 49, Wireless. )-The
Cologne Volkes Zeitung today SAYS
Major-General Sir John Maxwell COM
manding the British forces in Egypt,
las ordered the withdrawal of all Mo.
hammedan troops engaged in the de-
Tense of the Suez canal. The fear Of
additional mutinies is believed to ae-
tuate his order.
The Indian army corps ordered re-
moved from Suez will be transferred
to another front where they will not be
to fight again Mohammedau
soldiers. Frequent desertions since
the Indian troops were transferred to
Suez, are reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
MRS.MOLLY SMOO7
De BURIED FRIDAY

Thursday afternoon at $50 o'clock,
as the sun sank behind the western
hills, the soul of Mrs. Molly Smoot,
beloved wife of Richard G. Smoot, a
woman of many charms and possessed
OF large circle of friends, passed in
to the hands Of God who gave it, and
her life, filled with usefulness to her
community and marked by deeds of gen
erosity and kindness that endeared
this good woman to all, came to an
end. Deceased was GA years of age and
u native of Pike county, but had re-
sided in Americas and Sumter county
during many years.
Mrs. Smoot, who was a pious and
consistent member of the Methodist
church here, is survived by her hus-
band, Richard G. Smoot, one son, 1. j.
Smoot, one sister, Mrs. William G..
Barrow, and one brother, James A.
Walker, all of whom reside in Ameri-
Gus. To them in this hour of sorrow
goes forth the heartfelt sympathy Of
the whole community which feels
keenly the demise of this good wo-
man. The funeral services will be
conducted this (Friday) afternoon at
half after three o'clock, from her late
residence, on Mayo street, in East
Americus. Rev J. A. Thomas, of First
Methodist church, will officiate, and in
terment will be in Oakgrove cemetery.
Messrs. Charles F. Giddings, ]. M. Shy,
Tom Caruthers, Walter Summers, L. J.
Blalock and A. B. Carey will act as
pall-bearers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
LEE COUNTY VOTE
ON Bis BOND ISSUE

7. S. Burton, a prominent merchant
Of Smithville and member of the Lee
county board of commissioners, was III
Americas Friday. He states that the
board of commissioners voted to sub
NIT the question of the issuance of
bonds for Lee county to the amount of
$4,000, of which $4,000 would be used
for the building of new courthouse,
and the remainder of $4,000 to be used
for building roads and bridges.
The election has been called for
March 23d, which is the same date on
which the county primary will be held.
1t is likely that the bond question
will be carried by the voters of Lee
county. The bonds will bear interest
at per cent, payable semi-annually.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
GERMAN AGENTS IN
EFFORT To DESTROY

PARIS, Feb 18-The Journals Tan
surive (Madegascar) correspondent
says German agents on the island en-
couraged the native plot to overthrow
the Madagascar government, discover
ed december 31st. The details of the
plot, as revealed by the correspond
ent are most revolving.
At first it was planned by the Ger
man agents and their allies to have all
the i'rerch soldiers and officials pois-
oned surreptitiously, and when this
had heen accomplished it was propos
ed to induce the native troops to join
the plot through false reports of Ger
man victories in France. Natives who
refused to join in the plot were to be
persuaded to give up their arms, an6
the island harbors were then to be
used as o rendezvous for German pri-
watering expeditions.
Having failed to consummate their
original plot, the Teuton agents hal
almost completed arrangements for a
general massacre of whites on the is
land when discovered. More than two
hundred arrests have already been
made in connection with the scheme
and tho ring-leaders, it is stated, will
be put to death after trial before a
military conrtmartial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
HINDU TROOPS IN
MU7|NY At SUEZ
REPORTS BERLIN

BERLIN, Feb. 1S.- wireless. Tho
Cologne Gazette in it's afternoon issue
says Hindu troops stationed in British
Egypt, have mutinied, and serious
uprising there is imminent. The Over
seas news agency correspondent con-
firms the assertion.
The Overseas correspondent says
one entire regiment mutinied as by
previous agreement, twelve of the reg
mental officers being killed. Other
Hindus then Joined the mutinous regi-
ment and pitched battle ensued be-
tween loyal British troops and the
rebels, After two hours of serious
fighing he mutiners were driven out
OF camp and put to rout.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
EVENTS At THE Y.
N. c. A. FRIDAY

At the Y. M. C. A. Friday night be
held two events of more than ordinary
Importance. Starting promptly at Z
o'clock, the juniors of the Americus
association will meet the juniors cf
the agricultural school in a champion
ship basketball match
At 8 o'clock the roomers in the Y.
NJ C. A. will entertain at a private
skating party They will invite their
friends to join them in this most popu-
lar pastime, and after the skaters are
through, delightful refreshments will
be served by the genial hosts of the
occasion.
Assistant-Director Asa Tiff has an
nounced that the local boys are in
excellent trim for their contest to-
night, and if they show up as we'll in
the game this evening as they have
been doing in practice, they will prove
easy winners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
HANS SCHMIDT IS
ELECT ROCUTE:D
At PRISON TODAY

OSSINING, N. Y, Feb. 1S.-Hans
Schmidt, renegade Catholic priest,
Was electrocuted in Sing Sing prison
here at daylight today. He was put to
death for the atrocious murder Of
Anna Aumuller,, his housekeeper, the
crime having been committed Septem-
Der 2, 1918, in New York city.
Schmidt went to the death chamber
quietly, accompanied by the principal
Lrison keeper and Father Cashin, the
prison chaplain. Before leaving his
cell, the murdered said goodbye to
others confined within the death cham
Der, and was entirely composed dur
ing his journey to the chair. When
Schmidt entered the room where he
vs. as electrocuted, guards attempted %
direct him to the chair, but the con
demned man shook them off and in
sisted on adressing the seventeen off =.
cial witnesses of the execution.
He talked probably ten minutes, AMI
asked forgiveness of all whom he had
injured or scandalized" in any man
ner. In a dramatic manner Schmidt
forgave all who had injured him, and
at the conclusion of his address, calm
ly seated himself in the chair, and
willingness to die. Attend,
ants quickly bound his arms, legs and
body with straps, the electrode was
placed on top of his head and the cur
rent applied. Three shocks were given
and Schmidt was pronounced dead in
one minute.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
Report From London.

LONDON, Feb. 18.-There is little
war news of any kind today, little in
formation being conveyed in the Rus
sian official announcement of the fall
of Erzerum. No important activity oc-
Cured in any of the major fields of
action.
Much speculations lie being in in.
dulged in regarding the probable effect
of the capture of Erzerum. One re-
port says the Russians have pushed
forward in force northwest of Erzerum
and have already reached Baiburt, on
The road to Trebizon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
OR. D|CKEY WILL
CONE To CITY
THURSDAY, 23RD

DR.. James E. Dickey, pastor of the
First Methodist church of Atlanta and
former president of Emory college,
will be the honor guest and prominent
speaker at a banquet to be given By
the board of stewards of the First
Methodist church, Americas, to all the
male members of the church over Is
years of age, at the Americus Light
Infantry armory Thursday night.
DR.. Dickey is an eloquent and force.
full speaker, being one Of the most
prominent divines in the Methodist
church. 1t will be his first visit to the
city in several years, and his coming
is eagerly awaited.
The departure of banquet great
"get-together" meeting of the church
folks-is new departure IN Americus
and it's success is assured.
The invitations are extended to
every male member of the church over
fifteen years of age, and fully three
hundred guests are expected
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
9N|DER SAYS SAY ON
WEATHER THINGS

GRIFFIN, Ga, Feb 18.-"I see that
G. F. Won Herman, of Atlanta, says
there is nothing in making weather
predictions by the moon and the plan
ets," said Professor Albert Lookout
Snider. of Griffin, today.
Il say" continued Professor Snider
''if there is nothing in it how is it
that my weather predictions hit so
emarkably well on an average? Go
low, Mr.. Won Herman before de.
iding this important question. 1
will challenge him on long range or
short range predictions. Not My
him, but all weather prophets.
Let Mr. Won Herman tell us what
kind of weather will be the coming
sunday, or what kind of weather we
will have for Easter Sunday, the
Fourth of July, Thanksgiving day or
Christmas day. l will challenge him
on any Of these days.
Il have the true key to the weather
and fear none in the field, for l am
around here, and l am down here, and
amt scared anybody will drive me in.
am just like Cyclone Davis-I never
knuckle down to anything or anybody
And when any weather prophet chal-
lenges me am going to clean him up
as clean as a grasshopper and even
clip his wings.
Mr.. Won Herman has stopped
5 ending me his map. 1t seems like he
is trying to handicap me, but that's all
right am still around here, and /
don't believe anybody will drive me I'm.
Now, which side are you going 10
take-C. F. Won Herman or Snider's.
So come again, Mr.. Won Herman"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
SENATOR LODGE IS
SPEAKER ON RIGHTS

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 1S.-Sen-
ator Lodge, the ranking republican on
the senate foreign relations committee.
in speech to TIE senate t'nay, de-
clared an abandonment by the United
States now of the principle that its
ports are open to belligerent merchant
ships and its citizens are free to travel
on such vessels armed for defense.
would be unneutral and step towards
war. He said to do this would make
the United States the actual ally If
those belligerents whose merchant ma
rine has been swept from the sea.
During the progress of his address,
Senator Lodge dwelt on the history of
international law relating to the arm
ing of merchant ships for defense, and
cited precedents in the United States
record in support of his position. In
conclusion Senator Lodge referred to
reports that the Wilson administration
Is considering change in its present
policy that would permit the destruc-
ton of defensively armed merchant
men. These reports, however, have
been denied by Secretary Lansing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
Report From Petrograd.

PETROGRAD, Feb. 1S.-The fall of
E2rerum, the most important Turkish
stronghold in Asia Minor, and long
con considered impregnable, alters the
unprecedented spectacle of first class
fortress, built on a steep mountain
ridge, nearly mile above sea level,
yielding to bayonet attacks after only
thirty-six hours bombardment.
Operations, which reflect added cred
it to the already brilliant record of
Grand Duke Nicholas, the Russian
commander, were conducted under the
most severe weather conditions. Deep
snow abounds in the vicinity of Erze-
rum at this season, and the thermom-
eter on the day of the attack registered
thirty degrees below zero.
Shortly before the final attack re-
sulting in the fall of the fortress, Rus
sian forces make feint as if to attack
the Turkish right flank, with the re-
suit that Ottomon troops were con
ccntrated there, leaving the front
scantily dewended. A frontal attack
was then begun, the Russians pour
ing into the fortress and putting the
defenders to rout at the bayonet's
point.
Those Turks who succeeded in es.
Gaping from the fortress feed in dis
orderly fashion, and in many direc-
tions. There was no effort whatever
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
COUSIN Of MRS. h. H.
GLOVER WAS BURNED

In the horrible fire at Mexia, Texas,
Wednesday night when eight people
perished, among them was Paul Yell
dell, a first cousin of Mrs. H. H.
Glover, Jr, of Americas. Mrs. Glover
is native Of Mexia, Texas, and has
recently returned from that place,
where with her husband they spent the
holidays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18

HOUSTON TO BE NAMED =
NEW WAR SECRETARY !

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. IS. =
A persistent rumor in official \
circles this afternoon says Sec \
retary Houston, of the agricul- =
tural department is to be trans ..
= ferred to the war portfolio, sue =
ceeding Lindley NJ Garrison, re- \
= signed. =
' There is no intimation concern =
= ing Secretary Houston's success =
= sor should he be named for the \
\ vacant portfolio. \
= 4 ~ = = 4 4 4 4%v% =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
$9OO.OOO.OOO Wanted hr Asunith.

LONDON, Feb. 1S-Premier Asquith
will send to the house of commons ON
Monday new votes of credit amount
ing to approximately four hundred mil
lion pounds sterling.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
TWO THOUSAND IN
AM MEAICUS ELKS'
CONVENTION SET

Letters are pouring into the con-
vention Secretary E. H. Hyman of the
Chamber of Commerce of the great
humber of Elks expected in Americus
during the Elks' convention, April
1928.
The following letter was received
this morning at the Chamber of Com
merce, the convention headquarters:
Replying to your letter of the 18th
last, beg to advise that we had at least
1000 visitors in Waycross last year,
and the prospects for this year are
much brighter for the largest gather
ing of Elks that has ever been held in
Georgia. All the lodges that / have
heard from are making extensive plans
for the trip and in my opinion you win
have at least 1000 visitors during the
two days.
"You can look for Columbus Lodge,
No. Ill, to come en- masse, and we ex-
pect to carry off the two first prizes.
Fraternally yours,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
|. ]. BLALOCK IN
JUDGESHIP RACE
easy winners

L. j. Blalock, prominent Americas
attorney, announces his candidacy fof
Judge of the City Court, in todays is
ste of the s-Recorder, He is 4
well known member of the bar, and
will be strongly supported by many
friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18

Valdosta w. F. Virgins, valdosta; R..
Y. Joiner, Valdosta; r. I. Childs, Bron-
wood; R. C. Kennedy, Smithville; a..
w. Chappell, Smithville; c. G. Christy,
PARROT; j. A. Bolton, Parrot; ]. c.
Pinkston, Parrot; S. C. Yarbrough.
Parrot.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
Men Who Were Here.

VIENNA. D. Henley, Edgar C. Nor
gan, j. S. Hogsett, c. ]. Kelly, R. H,
MSaxton, c. H. Jones'
Cordele-J. P. Gray, W. H. Thorn
ton, C. NJ. Browning, ]. V. Swearing
ton, P. S. Little, H. A. Pugden, S. M.
watson, w. R. Fem, T. S. Fielder,
Phillip Arounstein, R. c. Ray, J. w.
Riley, Herman Coleman, R. H. Middle
ton, ]. H. Whitsett, T. M. Lawrence, H.
e Mitchell, J. F. Gilman, A. J. Steph-
ems, G. A Bowen.
Thomasville-A E. Clay, T. H. Clay,
T. H. McNeill, j. L. Newton, ]. M. Col
den, M. D. Bird, J. T. Jenkins, J. =.
Troummell, c. J. Hartsfield, c. d.
Outz, R. E. Purdam..
Smithville-J. T. Israel, ]. A. Mills,
Jr. G. W. Israel, Jr., E. E. Chance, R.
p Israel, w. P. Jones, c. R. Hale, e.
NJ Booker, G. w. Virgins, T. G. Rog-
ers, ]. A. Williams, ]. S. Suggs, ]. E.
Suggs, j. H. Exum.
Sasser-L. G. King, R. H. Waller,
G. M. Waller, M. S. Murray, c. A.
Bransford, j. R. Hardy, L. o. Todd, j.
L. Warner, E. M. Cartright, ]. c. Nc.
Ciendon, R. A. Cannon.
Plains-R. B. Evans, Howard Dur
ham, A. B. Bishop, A. l.. Forrest.
Shellman-W. A. Poindexter, T. D.
Hay, ]. W. Bell.
Juliette-J. C. Wilson, ]. G. Griffin,
}. T. Pritchett, T. ]. Wilson.
Cuthbert-L. S. Bussey, Carl Swan,
j. A. Tittel, w. A. Tolton, ]. S. Shirley,
DR.. w. W. Crook.
Richland-J. V. Perry, j. H. Abell, R.
l. Lowery, w. E. Holleman.
Shellman-W. A. Poindexter, w. F..
Chambliss, W. ]. Barfeld, Luther
Hooks.
Elbert Kemp, Juliette; C. H. Barner,
Sasser; Henry G. Stephens, Sasser; R.
D. Morgan, Bronwood; S. W. Kennedy,
Bronwood; H. H. Best Vienna; L. a.
Royal, Bronwood; c. w. Walters,
Eains; A. S. McCrea, Plains; B. H.
Holder, Dawson; ]. V. Boyette, Morris
Station; W. T. Whichard, Dawson; f.
r. Korns, Des Moines, Ia; P. B. Lun-
dy, PARROT; C.. G. Christy, Parrot; t.
c. Daniels, Smithville; p w. Walters,
Plains; A. C. Croxton, Plains; Walter
F. Goode, Cedartown; ]. o. Haynes, At
lanta: ]. C. Glore, Atlanta; F. B.
Caughlan, Atlanta; M. l., Googe, Able
Vile; t. E. Carike Abbeville; M. D.
Burch, Eastman; c. A. Grant, Parrot;
]. L. Holley, Parrot; L. T. Myers,
Juniper; e. B. Croxton, Plains; ]. T.
Virgins, Smithville; ]. W. Stone, Ab
7eville; W. o. Fussell, Parrott; R. E.
Anthoine, Fort Valley; t. ]. Christey,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
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TO PROTECT COUNTRY
AGAINST FUTURE FLOODS :

y WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 1S. \
y The federal government will take =
= steps in the near future to control ,
, and prevent floods on the Missis- \
' sippi and other rivers. 4
= The matter of recurring floods =
y and the immense damage sustain \
4 ed was today discussed by Presi- 4
\ dent Wilson and members of the '
4 cabinet, decision being reached \
4 to take prompt action.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
T. B. LAMAR,

Secretary, Ca, State Asso. Elks.
All the Elks' lodges in the state are
appointing their sponsors and their
names and pictures will arrive in a
few days and be published in the great
Elks' convention edition which the
Americus Times-Recorder will publish.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-18
'CROW6S MODERN.
WOODMEN IN THE
CITY THURSDAY

The district meeting of the Modern
Woodmen of America in Americas
Thursday was a rousing success.
Visitors from all sections of south
Georgia were in the city. The at.
tendance was as large as had been an
ticipated by the officials.
The features of the program were
the street parade; an initiation cere-
mony with large number of candi-
dates in the Masonic hall; an oyster
supper at the offices of the Americus
and Sumter county Chamber of Com
merce, and an entertainment at the
Opera House with pictures of wood
craft as related to the Modern Wood
men of America.
Prominent visitors were F. R. Korns,
chairman of the directors of the ma
tional organization of Des Moines, Ia,
and State Deputy F. B. Caughlan, DH
Atlanta.
The vocal selections of Walter E.
Goode, of Cedartown, were features Of
the program.
The Bronwood Concert hand was a
bright, particular feature with rneir
music during the afternoon and even
ing
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Ire Times Recorder is The ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District With Associated Press
service
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-01
Deaths

Mary Lucille Harvey zoo jose
phine. s. years. carcinoma ~ sfom-
ach Michael f. Iorosslnw, 6l6 Hast
ings. % years. pHrouohy matous n"ph-
ritis. Francis T.. WuOdry. 106 w.
Fort 81 years. cardiac dropsy; Thom-
as Sweeney. Receiving hospital about
6S years. acute nophritis, Rahy Bunt-
ing, 81 OategG. seven months, cholera
infantum. Horace w. Miller, tao Lin
wood, ~ years. myoCardial degenora-
tion; Emile Opris l3e Farnsworth.
two months, acute indigestion, Louis
] Rcaumc 2e1 KinE Il years, pull
20 Roby-pl about 80 years, lOhar
pneumonia. Genofa F1ron. l52 Add
son. two months. narHsmus John T..
Van Zee 2S6 f. Warren, 20 years.
pulmonary tuberculosis. Laciol Kali
amik, 50 Herkimcr. four months, gas
tro-enteritis, Elizabeth Wassermau.
a5I Townsend SIS Noara. apoplrNN.
Helen PerzylS SIS Hulborn. three
months. cholera infantum Josephine
Renkey. 10 GARFIELD. - years, car
diac asthma Rose Sntilli Grace hos
pital two. years. meningitis John
Rarthalmine. Receiving hospital ~
years hronChO pneumonia, Rurcrt
Hill Childrens Free hospital. about
Asia. as Muilctt. tNN DAYS hrpu no
pneumonia Stanislawa SimcnoVirE
1922 Russell. seven months, inqtcFt
pending L'puio kiugery. 80 Brown
pl IS years utcrire carcinoma Ed
ward NaRel Chlldrens Free husri-
tai. I'VE months. tUhercular mentngi-
tis; william Srharf g0ita Concord.
IS years. apoplcNy. Michal Kuk 2l90
Russell, five daYF. colltiS.