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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
KINNEY WINS OUT.

BRAZIL, Ind, Dec. 2l.--The United
Mine Workers Of America. District
No. (the block coal district OF In:
diana), has elected James Kinney. OF
Perth, president. and James Foster, OF
Perth, vice president. The contest be-
tween Edward Havcrkamp. OF Brazil,
and Ira Ston"r. Of Diamond. tor sec
rotary treasurer. l. so clos" mat lnc
official count will determine the
winner
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
NO THREAT THAT u. s. WILL ENTER THE WAR
STATEMENT Of LANSING WAS BOTH
AN|SCONSTRUED AND EXAGGERATED

REGARDING THE REAL PURPOSE OF THE NOTE SENT BY
PRESIDENT WILsoN-FIRST STATEMENT CAUSED CON-
sTERNAT1oN IN OFFICIAL AND DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES
AND BROUGHT FORTH SECOND STATEMENT GIVING THE
REAL POSITION OF UNITED sTATEs-No EFFORT TO
FORCE PEACE ON EUROPE!
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
GAS sHoRrAdE RELIEVED.

FAIRMoNT. w. Va. Dec. oi.-Fo!loN.,
ing a drop III temperature that reucSeo
the shortage oi natural gas. ~
.of tho Fairmnnt district resumed opera
tions to-day after weeks suspensish
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
EXCHANGE Ratifications.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-Apnroval
OF Denmark's parliament OF the treaty
by which the United States will ac-
quire the Danish West Indies opens
the way for a prompt exchange OF
Publications between the TWO govern
ments, and consumna1ion of negoti-
atlons that have been in progress in
trrmittpntly since the Civil War. The
United States Senate has already
given its approval and as soon as The
formal exchanges have taken place
the administration will press meas
ures in Congress appropriatlng the
purchase price. S25.0Q0000 and pro-
viding for the institution of An Amerl-
can territorial government OH the is
lands.
American National stratesists Tor
years have regarded. possession OF
this little archipelago, lying hfty
miles east of Porto Rico. as absolute
~ necessary 10 prevent any European
power from acquiring ii and moreover
10 establish there great naval base
aud coaling station for tile United
States fleet. Commercially the IS
islands are regarded as Of compara-
lively little value. There are three
of them. ST. Thomas. ST. John and
81. Croix, and OH their 1i2 square
miles live some $4,000 people. nine
tenths Of whom are negroes employed
on sugar cane plantations.
Foreign interference having been
credited with upsetting at least once
in the past plans for acquiring me
islands negotiations this time were
conducted with the utmost secrecy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
GRANTED.

NEW CASTLE: Ia. Dec. u. - 'The
PENNSYLVANIA Engineering today an
nuuuC,.d an Increase of IN per ctnl
in the wages nl its employees. effective
Jan |. More than l,iU men are
affected
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
CONFIRM SALE
OF WEST INDIES
FINAL ACTION TAKEN
BY DANISH, .PARL LAMENT
Way Now. Open for Exchange
ofRatific
Strategic Value.

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 81, via Lon
don. 1:15 p. m.-Both houses Of the
Danish parliament now have approx
ed the sale of the Danish West Indies
10 the United States. The Landslhing
or upper house. voted favorably upon
the proposition today 80 10 10. The
bill for ratification OF the treaty pro-
riding for the sale was adopted by
the Folkething yesterday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22

Snow in NORTH snow or rain in south
portion Friday; Saturday probably
fair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02
TAX NOTICE.
wick News.
To The Taxpayers of Sumter County
Ga

To The Taxpayers of Sumter County,
Ca:
am now ready to take your tax re-
turns for the year 1916. You make res
turns on what property you owned the
1st day of January, 1916, carefully
giving in lots and parcel of lots of land
by district and lot numbers. City prop
erty you will please give in by num-
Der and street, unimproved as we'll as
improved property. Please make your
returns at your earliest opportunity,
as the law directs the books to close
on the 1st day of May each year. Your
returns as heretofore will be sub
jected to investigation by board of
equalizers. Cards will be placed At
different precincts showing what dates
the receiver will be present. Wishing
each one of you a prosperous year, /
am, Lours very truly,
JNO. T. HOWELL,
Tax Receiver, Sumter Co., Ga.
P. ST. will be assisted by compe-
tent help, to-wit, T. B. Scrutchins, of
Americus, Ga. 2S-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02
USE OF DRUGS DIMINISHING

1t has been stated that the expense
for drugs at the Massachusetts Gen
eral Hospital has been reduced 80 per
cent. in ten years-but the demand
for such non-secret, reliable remedies
as Vinol is largely on the increase.
Our local druggists, Hooks Pharmacy,
go so far as to guarantee Vinol for
weak, rundown conditions, chronic
coughs, colds and bronchitis, because
one gets in Vinol combination of
the three most famous tonics, iron for
the blood, the healing, medicinal ex-
tractives or fresh cod livers, and the
nourishing properties of beef peptone,
all in a delicious native wine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02
Americus Saturday.

Americas Saturday.
Miss Mary Carter entertained the
Girls Sewing club Monday afternoon
at her home on Bailey avenue.
Miss Annie Lee Johnson, of Hunting
ton, was a visitor in Leslie Monday
afternoon.
Mrs. H. H. Larimore and two sons
Hugh and Walker, visited Mr. and Mrs
J. B. Summerford Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Wade, Mrs. R. F
Thompson, Mrs. R. d. Winchester anj
Mrs. NJ. H. Sims went to Americas
Monday, shopping.
Miss Helen Argo, of Americas, was q
weekend guest of Miss Bessie Sum
merford.
We are very glad to learn that Mrs
G. D. Jones, at the Americas hospital
is doing nicely since her operation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02
THE GERMAN PRIZE.

A feat worthy of the applause of all
tie world has been accomplished by
sailors of the German navy.
For several days the uncertainty of
the whereabouts of the British steamer
Appam was heralded throughout the
world. 1t was feared that some mis-
hap had overcome this proud vessel.
And truly so, for she was captured
by a German submarine; placed in
command of a German lieutenant;
routed across the broad Atlantic and
brought safely into Hampton Roads.
The British navy has been toasted
throughout the world, especially since
the beginning of the war. 1t has ac-
icomplished more than any branch of
the service in the military affairs of
the Entente Allies. But, she has per-
mitted one large prize to slip through
her fingers.
The gigantic sea dogs of John Bull
undoubtedly hold firm dominion over
the North Sea, for no efforts were
made to carry the liner Appam into a
German port, and it was we'll.
But the long seaboard of the United
States offered a haven for the German
prize and her crew. The patrol boats
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

Let us cease, then, enriching a few
people in whom we have no sort of in
terest THE cost of lasting injury tc
Cur own community. Try supporting
our own home business for time
Surely loyalty, in this instance, means
spend your money at home!-Bruns.
wick News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

Editor Ed Jerger, of the Thomas
vile Times Enterprise, is receiving
the congratulations of the press on
his ecent marriage. We can't find a
thing in his paragraphs now except
81 Will" "Newlyweds," and all such
sweet stuff as that. But there's many
an unhappy Georgia editor because
Jerger is happy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02
Leslie
Especial to Timeg-Recorder.I

Special to Times-RecorderJ
LESLIE, Ga, Feb. DIR. 7. D. Ell
lis, Or. ]. H, Therrill, Rev. J. NJ. Out
Ter, Rev ]. A Thomas, Rev. A. w.
Quillian, Jr,, Rev. G. NJ AGREE and
Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick are expect
ed here Wednesday morning to take
part in the carrying on of the Sunday
school institute at the Leslie Metho-
dist church, Feb. 2 and 3.
All the Sunday school workers of
the surrounding towns and country are
invited to attend.
Miss Mary Carter spent Thursday
and Friday with Mrs. John Ferguson
and sister, Miss Beatrice Pursley.
Rev. J. S. Knowles, of Roberta, Ga,
a former pastor of the Leslie Baptist
church, came Saturday to visit his son,
MIR. C. B. Knowles, and family, re-
turning to his home today.
Mrs. Fannie Culver, of Cordele, is
the guest of Mrs. F. P. Jones. .
Misses Kate Hines, Louise Seig and
Mr.. Jimmie Seig, of Americas, were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Win
chester Sunday.
Misses Elizabeth and Fannie Sue
Belcher of Americas, were the week
hrd visitors of Miss Ellie Mae Ranew.
Mrs. w. J. Carter and daughter, Lii
lie, spent the day Friday with Mrs.
Sadie Wade, at Cobb.
Mrs. C. E. Long, of Atlanta, came
Monday for a visit to her daughter,
Mrs. w. NJ. Larimore.
Mrs. F. P. Jones, Misses Stella
Wade and Nettie Siddall went to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

Senator Thomas Hardwick is again
on deck in opposition to the shipping
hill. That man either has an opinion
and somebody keeps his opinion
mighty near the same all the time
You will recall that Senator Hoke
Smith came very near slipping in
the creek-but he read the handwrit-
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

The press of the state is discussing
at length the wisdom of relieving the
legislature in some way of the ehavy
and rapidly increasing burden of local
legislation. In fact, it seems that some
legislation of this character has be-
come an absolute Sanders
vile Georgian.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02
ABOUT LEE COUNTY.

Lee county has been the storm cen
ter for the state press during the
past several weeks, especially in the
editorial columns of the newspapers.
No words or terms have been spared
in a harsh condemnation of the act Of
a mob which lynched five negroes a,
near Lees5urg, the pris-
ouers being taken from the Worth
county jail at Sylvester.
Upon each and every occasion when
a lynch.ag takes place IN Georgia,
ard we regret to say that they have
become more common than rare, the
newspapers of the state enter into Il
long discussion of the subject-tha
cause aad effect. This is very well
and comes within the province of the
editorial pages of a newspaper.
The Lee County Journal was quick
to respond to several newspapers OF
the state. This strong little Georgia
weekly returned an EYE for an eye
and a tooth for tooth" with those
published in certain cities
where their record was none too
spotless. The Lee County Journal
said I'VE desire to say here that We
and majority of the people of Lee
county, are against such methods of
violence, and hope that the grand jury
may investigate and find out the true
facts"
Newspapers are helpless before the
onslaught of mob spirit and mob viol-
ence. We regret that we are forced
to admit this opinion. Newspapers
are fearless in speaking on general
terms, but their harshness grows
tender when specific acts and men are
Involved.
No newspaper or no single person
can make an impression upon the
people in regard to mob violence I'M
til they as newspapers proceed to
fearlessly make public the acts of the
men and officers who bring on this
terrible blight.
The esteemed Macon News calls
UPON Judge z. A. Littlejohn, of Amer
cus, presiding over the southwestern
circuit and Lee county, to convene
special session of the grand jury.
They had best straighten out their
dates, for sitting in Lee county now
Is one of the most fearless grand jur-
les which Georgia ever saw. They
are Investigating the lynching, as We
earn, To what extent their investi-
cation will be carried, and the fruits
which it will bear we are unable to
say.
Judge Littlejohn has acted as an
honest, upright and intelligent jurist
y the matter. He told the grand jury
hat if they had the means to indict
he members of the mob and failed to
10 so that by their action they con-
1oned the mob" He further said, 1T
Is a disgrace to your county and
state"
It's all very we'll to call on officials
and denounce the violence. But we
have begun on the effect-the very
act, rather than the cause.
There's a root whose depth has en-
tangled itself among the very life and
being of our people.
1t would have telling effect upon
Georgia if every member of that mob
was known and punished as the law
demands. Until then though, we are
on stormy seas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

Go slow, Mr.. Farmer, with cotton
this year Give yourself and the South
the opportunity to get on top for once
sure enough by growing another short
crop of cotton this year. You won't
lose anything by it, and you are certain
to win.-Dublin Courier.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

of the English navy were asleep some
vhere-and it is this that has caused
a public to be outdone with the &C
compIishments Of the allies. The Ger
mans let nothing get by-they are al
ways on their guard.
And one can almost ask-who is re-
ally going to win the war?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

Maybe the farmers of the South vii
discover this year that they can get
along so we'll without potash in fertil-
izers that they will continue to be in.
dependent of that fertilizing element
Hitherto regarded as indispensable. -
Albany Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

A headline says Rendered Unconsc!-
Gus and Robbed of Money" Robbing
us Of money would have turned the
matter around, rendering us uncon-
ssious thereafter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

And another little thing we wouldn't
mind telling you about this paper. It
is the only newspaper in this con-
gressional district receiving regular
telegraph wire service-and ours
comes from the old A. P.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

Editor of the Lavonia Times keeps
up with womens styles. He tells us
that "the old-fashioned woman VIII
used to complain that she had nothing
to wear will find that she is one of the
leaders of fashion this season"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

If we have armed Intervention in
Mexico who is going to do the fighting?
Can Mr. Hearst and the colonel and
Senator Gallinger do it all? And if
they can, will they?-Columbus En-
Quirer-Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

Some folks would have the governor
serve four instead of two years, which
isn't bad if the governor suits US.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

That was rather neat for a German
boat to capture the British liner Ap-
PAM Thes hons of Kaisers don't stop
thought of anything.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

1t has been our observation that
when a negro deserves justice he got
il. The trouble with most of our Geor-
gia negroes is that he doesn't want
justice; what he wants is mercy
Dublin Courier-Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

They tell us soldiers in the trenches
often dream of beds. Which reminds
us that it wouldn't be we'll to talk
about dreaming too much.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

Johnnie Spencer, the famous, holds
his head up mighty we'll to have seen
as much service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

The KS is certainly prepared for
war. She gets lost and then shows up
again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

The Zeps are real fond of English
life, and especially the bright spots
around London.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

A man that will uphold and defend
lynch law should have been lynched.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

Atlanta must have city fight on her
hands all the time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02
THE NEWSPAPER TALK
Train your children to look pleas
ant, so that they will resemble YOU
Times-Enterprise.

New York claims to be the greatest
city on earth just because London is
down and cannot help herself.-Rome
Tribune Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

The Macon News is taking Judge
Lynch" for editorial topics these days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

Jim Woodward isn't but ssventy-one
years of age-seems that he has been
mayor or running for mayor longer
than that.-Thomasville Times-Enter-
prise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

The Want AID means a quick return
in anything you want. Try them once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

Soon the crack of the baseball bat
will make us nutty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

With all its faults it will be noted
that the democratic party never had to
turn in desperation to a boiler and
traitor.-Valdosta Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

And Grounding Day is coming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

This is a ten page paper today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

Americas, Ga, February ,, 1916
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-02

The rain was rather wet.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
BoPP ARRAIGNED ON
 CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY
Government Awaiting the Appearance
 of Another Indictment.

San Francisco, Calif., Feb. 14.-Franz Bopp, local consul-general for Ger many, appeared in federal district court today to be arraigned on a charge of conspiracy to set on foot military expedition against Canada, but government officials announced they were awaiting the appearance of another indictment against him so no action was taken.
 Baron E. H. Won Schack, vice con- sul-general and Baron George Will helm Won Brincken, consular attache, indicted on a similar charge, also were not arraigned.
 Headings to charges alleging plots to supply German warships from San Francisco, thus violating neutrality. were set for next Monday. Henry w. E. Kauffmann, chancellor of the Ger man consulate; Baron Won Schack, Maurice Hall, consul-general for Fur key; Robert Capelle, agent of the North German Lloyd Steamship com pany, and 15 others under indictment in this connection appeared, but eight other defendants did not.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
URIC ACID IN MEAT
 BRINGS RHEUMATISM
Says a little Salts in water may save
 you from dread attack.

Rheumatism is easier to avoid than to cure, states a well-known author ity. We are advised to dress warmly; keep the feet dry; avoid exposure; eat less meat, but drink plenty of good water.
 Rheumatism is a direct result of eating too much meat and other rich foods that produce uric acid which is absorbed into the blood. It is the function of the kidneys to filter this acid from the blood and cast it out in the urine; the pores of the skin are also a means of freeing the blood of this impurity. In damp and chilly cold weather the skin pores are closed thus forcing the kidneys to do double work, they become weak and sluggish and fail to eliminate the uric acid which keeps accommodating and circu- lating through the system, eventually settling in the joints and muscles causing stiffness, soreness and pain called rheumatism.
 At the first twinge of rheumatism get from any pharmacy about four ounces of lad Salts; put a table spoonful in a glass of water and drink before breakfast each morning for a acid by stimulating the kidneys to normal action, thus ridding the blood of these impuritnes.
 lad Salts is inexpensive, harmless and is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with ltthia, and is used with excellent results by thousands of folks who are subject to rheumatism. Here you have a pleas ant, effervescent lithia-water drink which helps overcome uric acid, and is beneficial to your kidneys as well.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
CHOICE OF NEW
 SECRETARY OF WAR
President Wilson is canvassing Quali-
 fications Before Making Choice.

Washington, Feb. 14.-While Presi- dent Wilson has not selected a new secretary of war, it was indicated to- night that the choice lay between Sec retary Houston of the department of agriculture and several men outside of official life. The president is care fully canvassing the qualifications of all the men whom he considers avail able. It is said that although he may feach a decision at any time, proba- bly, no nomination will be made for several days.
 Among the men outside of official life understood to be under consider ation are Carter Harrison, former mayor of Chicago, and Judson liar mon. former governor of Ohio. Assis- tant Secretary Peters of the treasury department, Secretary Lane of the interior department and Counsellor Polk of the state department also have been suggested. Carl Vrooman, as- sistant secretary of agriculture, is said to be a possible successor to Secre- tary Houston should the latter be shifted to the war department.
 The president has received a large number of political endorsements for various men, but officials say the se- lection will not be made upon politi- cal grounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15

man Chesbro, and that it was the duty of the town to furnish the heat.
 A resolution was passed authorizing the members of the board who are on the library committee to confer with the selectnen with regard to the necessary heating of the library and necessary measures to insure the same.
 Mayor Dunn called the attention of the board to the matter of street and fire department work under contract with B. F. Weeks, and stated that MT Weeks was not living up to the con tract. rouble had been experienced in getting horses and men for use in cleaning off the snow in the recent storm or in answering promptly in case of fire. Both Sunday and Mon day. he said, Superintendent Sullivan had to man the blows with city men. Alderman Graves spoke of the poor service at recent fires, and Alderman Jenkins of poor service in the recent storm.
 There was no other business but the reading and passage of the bills. Ad- journment was taken at $40.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-15
NAVAL COURT OF INQUIRY
 HAS SUBMITTED REPORT
On the Recent Explosion on the Sub
 marine E-2.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The naval court of inquiry which investigated the recent explosion on the submarine E-2. in the New York navy yard, in which five men wtre killed and nine others seriously injured, submitted it's re- port to Secretary Daniels today. Be- yond the announcement that the court had been unable to determine who was responsible for the explosion, the sec retary declined to discuss the docu- ment. His decision not to make the report public is said to have been reached after a conferenche with high officers of the navy, who advised against it.
 It is understood that the court reached substantially the same decis- ion as the board of investigation ap- pointed by the navy yard command ant immediately after the accident, though it placed the blame more di- rectly upon the new electric storage batteries which the board found gen. erated gas that vas exploded by a spark of undetermined origin.
 The court recommended that exper- iments with the batteries be contin- ued, the submarine being used as a laboratory for this work. Batteries similar to those on the E-2 were to be installed on the submarine I1S, now building at the navy yard at Ports mouth, N. H., but this will not be done pending further experiments.