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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
RECRUITING FlR
GUARDS BEGINS
FOR SPECIAL MEN

CAMP HARRIS, Macon, Ga, July
2O,-Camp Harris is moving-that is,
remaining about the same, with
equipment dribbling in, and the orders
to move not yet received.
Camp life is fine thing when there
is prospect of something to do. and to
be able to do with the things which
Uncle Sam wants you to have. But the
soldiers haven't had that.
For the purpose Of recruiting the
National Guard of Georgia up to full
war strength, thirty-three non-com-
missioned officers and privates from
the unattached battalion of infantry in
north Georgia arrived in camp yester
day and were billeted with the Sec
cnd Infantry. They will receive in
structions at Camp Harris, open an
Cfice in Macon, and then proceed to
scour the state for likely recruits to
I'LL the ranks of the various units now
modified.
Rejoicing was rampant among the
men of the Second regiment yesterday
when they learned that Capt. ]. NJ.
Kimbrough. Jr., former inspector-in-
structor of the Georgia guard, had
been ordered to report here for mis-
commission as lieutenant-colonel of
the Second. The coming of this popu-
lar officer, say the men, will be the wei
cone advent of a new regime, for it
is freely admitted that Capt. kim
brough is certain to put the regiment
into a complete state of organization
and to facilitate its preparation for
service on the border While it is ex-
pected that week or more will elapse
before the regular army officer, now
a company commander in the Seven
teenth Infantry, will reach Macon, his
coming will be hailed with delight, ami
tie day of his advent is being eagerly
looked forward to.
Soldiers Able to Stand Hike.
without man dropping out of the
ranks, the Second Infantry and the
battalion of artillery yesterday took
long hikes" across the hills of Bihb.
The second covered three miles, under
command Of Col j. A Thomas, in
about an hour, while the artillerymen
doubled the distance, and gave their
legs a good stretching, no horses be-
ing available for the practice march
It is currently reported that the roster
Of four-footed animals in the artillery
battalion now musters exactly three
goats. none having the necessary
power to drag field piece The five
troops of cavalry are said to have two
horses, more or less antiquated, fof
mounts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
G]URT HOlsE JOINS THE
HALF HOLIDAY BUNCH

A. general Thursday afternoon holi-
day continues to be declared in Amer.
icus. The courthouse officials joined
the merchants and the Sumter county
temple Of justice presented a vacant
stare.
The afternoon holiday for the sum-
mer is being enjoyed by the people gen-
orally.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
ALL VISITORS co AWAY
BOOSTING SUMTER COUNTY

No matter what delegation of citi-
zens and from where they come. Sec
retary-M Manager T. H. Hyman, of the
Americus and Sumter County Chamber
of Commerce sends them away boost
ers. The following letter was receiv-
ed from w. NJ. Dilsaver, general mana
ger of the w. j. Howey Land Cor :
pany, of Chicago. ILL.,, who was IN
charge of the Lake County Motorcade
from Lake County, Florida, some few
days ago:
I'm behalf of the entire Lake County
Florida, first Dixie Highway motor
cade, wish to extend to you our sin
cere thanks for the kindness and
many courtesies shown to our people
while en- route through your city.
I'VE especially wish to thank the
pilots who so kindly piloted us both
in and out of the city, and we assure
you should any of your people come
to Lake county, Florida, that our latch
string hangs out"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
IAF0LLETTE STILL FIGHTING
ADMINISTRATION NAVAL BILL

WASHINGTON, D. c.. July 20
Senator LaFollette, of Wisconsin, ir
the senate today renewed his attack
br the pending naval bill
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20

: 200 FISHERMEN PERISH IN 4
; STORM OFF CEYLON COAST 1

= LONDON, July 2O.-Two hun =
= dred fishermen are believed to =
= have perished off the coast of 4
= Ceylon, according to dispatch =
= published in an afternoon news 4
= paper here today A large fishing =
: fleet was cought In storm which 3
= swept that coast and more than =
= one hundred of the fishing boats \
: are still missing. =
\ = \ \ \ + \ = = = >
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
WEATHER FORECAST.
July 20, 1916.

4 FOR GEORGIA: Generally :
= cloudy, with showers in south =
. and western portions. =
. y 4 y y V = = : 4 = y y \ = =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
LARGE BOX SENT
BY CITIZENS To
BOYS Of A. |. |.

anu chewing gum contributed Tor tnem
by the citizens of Americus this
morning. 1t was shipped Wednesday
evening, and was a splendid tribute on
the part of Americus people for our
boys in Macon. 1t weighed 135 pounds
and comprised an assortment of
smoke supplies that could not fail to
he appreciated by the boys of the A.
L l., now Company I of the National
Guards.
The committee, composed of Captain
Lester Williams, Henry Stanfield and
IC. P, Davis, who solicited the contri-
buttons, are elated over their success
and the liberality of the merchants anc
business men. Those who so gener
ously contributed to the fund for this
purpose are as follows:
Contributors to the tobacco fun4
for Americus Light Infantry follow
j. L. Sparks, 8 pounds smoking and
chewing tobacco.
Gatewood Grocery, 2 pounds Bull
Durham Smoking tobacco.
Travelling Man packages Bull
Durham.
W. A Ayash, 1 Humidor Prince Al.
bert tobacco,
Matt Hart, 1 package, lib. smok-
ing tobacco.
c. E Underwood, pounds smoking
tobacco
W. c. Sullivan, 1 pound chewing to-
bacco
Glover Grocery Co., dozen tins
Tuxedo tobacco.
Harold Bros, pounds chewing to-
bacco.
w. E. Brown, 1 pound Bull Durham.
Nassau Bros, tins Prince Albert
tobacco.
Americas Grocery Co., pounds
Pride of Reidsville tobacco.
T.. ]. Wallis, tins Prince Albert to
bacco
Windsor Pharmacy, 10 packages
Chesterfield cigarettes.
D. A. Saliba, tins Prince Albert to-
bacco.
Mitchell Atyah. 4 packages Bull Dur
ham tobacco.
Cash contributors are:
I. j. Kalmon ...................$100
VIM. Humber .............. q
j. W. Kennedy Dawson) ...... 20
John Mathis Observation-Disclosures. so
r L. Bell .....,............. 30
G. L. Williams ......,...... 50
IN, NJ. Dudley ............... 80
Frank Sheffield .............. so
W. o. Barnett ................ 20
Jefferson Davis ................. .25
II. L. Lester ................... .25
Watts Market ................. %
Americs Cafe ................. %
Fowen Sheet Metal Works ..... 80
w H. c. Dudley ........... 100
Chas. R. Crisp ................,. 200
Miss Anneal Pickett ......... so
Henry Everett ............... .G5
Howell Pharmacy ..,...... .a5
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20

The TimeS-Recorder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
D1SriCt with Associated Press
service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-01
METHOD|STS WITH PRESIDENT WILSON IN PEACE EFFORTS
 BISHOP CRANSTON Pays Tribute to Chief Ex- ecutive in Meeting Pre- liminary tOGeneralCOn-
 ference of Church

Saratoga Springs, April 3O.-Assurance that Methodists of the United States were in sympathy with President Will sons efforts to keep the nation from becoming involving in the European war. was voiced here today by Bishop Earl Cranston of Washington, D. c. Bishop Cranston, who will open the twenty seventh general conference of the MeIh- odist Episcopal church here tomorrow, was addressing a preliminary service.
 ''I would assure the President of the United States" Bishop Cranston said that whatever temporary backsliding may happen when few Methodists here or wonder may fall under the spell of a magnetic political leader the great body of our people are in full sympathy with all of his patriotic and Christian endeavor to keep this nation out of the European embodiment.
 We Methodists do not believe that it is patriotic for a few Americans to in sist upon their technical right to travel at sea in such time as this, for per- sonal reasons, at the risk of bringing the horrors and desolations of war upon millions of their fellow Americans"
 Bishop Cranston indorsed the plan pro- posed for the union of the northern and southern branches of the church. which is to be considered by the general con ference
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-01
IRISH SITUATION IS RAPIDLY CLEARING:
 REBELS SURRENDER
 IN GREAT NUMBERS
'continued from Page one)

 rebels from the areas of Sackville street the postoffice and the Four courts are surrendering freely. More in- cendiary fires took pace in Sackville street last night, but the fire brigade Is now able to resume work.
 Tt is further reported that up to the present TOT prisoners have been taken. Included among these is the Countess Markievicz.
 The rebels at Enniscorthy are re- ported to be still in possession of this place and mixed column of cavalry, infantry and artillery, including Al guns has been sent from Wexford with view to engaging the rebels. The fastest information from Enniscorthy shows that the rebel leader at this ple,ce does not believe the rebel lead CTS message from Dublin. and has pro- ceeded to that city in a motor car un- der escort to verify the information In the meantime a truce exists.
 "A deputation for a similar purpose from the rebels at Ashbourne County Meath) has also been sent to Dublin At Galway the rebels are believed to be disbanding and few arrests have been made.
 At New Rose Corey, Wicklow, Bagenalstown and Arklow the situa- tion is reported normal. Carlow and Dunlavin are believed to be quiet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-01
THE WAR SITUATION

fight over verdun French machine was shot down.
 Except for an Austrian attack on the Col di Lana, which the Italians repulsed. only bonbardments have taken place on the Austro-Italian line.
 In the region south of Lake Narocz a further success for the German arms against the Russians in the capture of four guns, one machine gun and S3 prison CTS is reported by Berlin. Petrograd says the fighting in this region has diminished in intensity. On the remainder of the northern Russian line there have been only artillery bombardments
 North of Mouravitz, in the IAwa river region, the Austrians forced the Russians out of trench, but later the Russians, in counter-attack in which they inflicted heavy casualties, recaptured the trench and received the surrender of 600 Mag vars, 2 of whom were officers. In the fighting the Russians admit the less of four officers and 100 men.
 The Turks in the vicinity of Diarhekr Asiatic Turkey, took the offensive against the Russians. but were repulsed,
 In East Africa the British are continu- ing their successes against the Germans, having taken near Kondoairangi muni- tions convoys and large number of cattle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-01
DENT IS BETWEEN TWO FIRES AS A l
 HOUSE CONFEREE
His Friends Want Him in District But Party Duty Keeps Him in
 Washington

Washington April 3O.--(Special,l--Re resentative Dent, who has strong opposi- ton in his district, but opposition which, it. is believed. he will overcome, is a member of the conference committee hav- ing in charge the military preparedness bill. As a result, the possibility of his re- turning to Alabama for the purpose of looking after his fences is merely a possi- bility. The indications are that the con ference committee will not complete it's work before the passage of 10 days or +=sc weeks.
 In this regard MT. Dent has written Judge c. P. Mcintyre of Montgomery. one of his warm supporters, the following letter:
 q have your telegram relative to go- ing back to the district I am cer- tainly between two fires. The army bill, after about weeks filibuster, led by MT. Mann, was ordered only late yes terday afternoon to be sent to confer ence. I am one of the two democratic conferees on the part of the House. It will be several days before conference can be arranged, and I haven't the re- motest idea that we can reach an agree ment inside of 10 days or two weeks To leave my democratic colleague by him. self and therefore without a majority on the part of the House would subject me to the severest criticism.
 s'Of course by my remaining on my job, it is possible that I will meet defeat. but feel absolutely sure that to leave it would mean even greater disa ster. propose to explain the situation in every newspaper in the district next week.
 "I am sure I appreciate your efforts and interest, and have the highest re- gard for your judgment, and I believe you will agree with me that unless the army bill is disposed of in time for me to go back to the district it would be ex- ceedingly unwise for me to do so.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-01
T. c. MCDONALD

In presenting the of Captain T. Mcdonald ddate for membership the board of of Jefferson county his friends urging his candidacy on the following grounds:
 st He is loyal sustaining citizen of this county and has been for years.
 2d taxpayer himself he appreciates the importance of economy in public service.
 d promoter and builder himself he believes in progress and development along all lines.
 4t His friends point with pride his record chief of police of Birmingham for number of years.
 5tl His moral record without bemish he has been the Baptist church his early manhood Being successful business he will labor with his marked ability for successful business administration of the county's affairs.
 Firm his convictions he is literally disposed ward the religious and political opinions of others.
 8tl Fearless in the discharge of duty he will play favors
 With confidence the discriminating judgment of the elect olate of this county submit the of A C Mcdonald 'nddae for membership the board of revenue. WA BERRY, Campaign Manager. z 0A-' published T. C. Mcdonald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-01
CUBAN STARS BEGIN
 THREE-GAME SERIES

The Cuban Stars of Havana, Cuba an aggregation of baseball players that has gained fame by defeating the best teams of the two American major leagues while playing in the winter games in Havana, will play three game series with the Montgomery Grey Sox, cham pions Of the southern states among negro teams, at the Tidewater park, beginning this afternoon at 8 o'clock and playing succeeding games tomorrow and Wednes- day afternoons.
 The Montgomery Grey Sox will be re- membered by the interesting series of games played here few weeks ago with the A. B. c. club of Indianapolis They are in much better form now and are expected to make great showing against the champions from the island
 The Cubans will stop over to play these games while en route to New York, where they always play during the summer months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-01
REPORT OF GERARD
 ON SUBMARINES IS
 HOURLY EXPECTED
tContinued from Page one,

lin, in preference to instructions to Count Von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, is considered in German quarters to be certain. It is known that the latter meth cd of procedure at one time was con- sidered by the German government The idea was said to have been abandoned, however, because German officials in Ber- lin felt a note would serve all purposes more completely
 The American note calls upon Germany to immediately declare and effect an abandonment of existing submarine prac- tices. In German quarters it is intimated that it is quite possible the Berlin gov- ernment formally will SC declare and effect" and qualify the action with a statement that the declaration is to re- main in effect pending final agreement over the principles involved. There Is no indication whether such action would meet with the approval of the United States MAY CONSENT TO MORE NOTES
 It was intimated at the state depart ment soon after the American note was dispatched, however, that the United States might consent to further negotia- tions on the subject in the event of Ger many declaring and effecting what the United States demands. It was made clear. however. that the demands would have to be acceded to first.
 According to the advices from German sources, Berlin's reply is expected to deal with broad principles rather than spe- clfic cases of illegal attacks by German submarines The specific cases, it is said, will be taken up later, should the two governments reach an agreement on the principles.
 There is no definite information here regarding the time when the reply may be expected. It is felt in diplomatic and official quarters, however that it hardly will be received before the middle of the week at the earliest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-01
FEDERAL RESERVE TO
 EXTEND SYSTEM OF
 CLEARING CHECKS

Washington April 3O.-The federal reserve board system expects to have it's country wide check collection and clearing system, announced yesterday, extended ultimately to all the banks in the United States. In a letter to member banks announcing that the new plan would be effective June IS and outlining it's details, the board says:
 "It is the purpose of the federal To- serve board to have the collection sys- tenn developed so as to embrace the collection of checks on nonmember banks and while this cannot be done immediately. steps will be taken to afford these facilities as rapidly as possible.
 Each federal reserve bank will re- ceive at par checks drawn upon all nonmember banks whose checks can be collected at par by the reserve bank. The federal reserve bank will pre- pare par list of all nonmember banks to be revised from time to time. which will be furnished to member banks.
 Member banks are warned not to impair their reserves by drawing against items in process of collection under the new system. as such drafts will be charged against reserves.
 'tInasmuch as it is essential that the law in respect to the maintenance ot required reserve be strictly compiled with" says the letter, the board will fix penalty to be imposed upon mem Der banks for encroaching upon theii reserves. Member banks can at all times keep their reserves intact by rediseounting with their federal re serve bank
 An accurate method of determining the true status of the reserve held bs the federal reserve banks for eacf member bank will be adopted the let ter adds. and will enable the board tt apply the penalty for Impairment O reserve In handling items for mem Der banks eh letter says Nfedera reserve banks will act as aeents only will require authority froA membel banks for so acting and. eept fol negligence, will assume no ability
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-01
TEUTONS MUST TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION
 NEUTRAL RELATIONS
 IN ANSWER TO U. s.
tcontinued from Page one,

everything possible to prevent difficul- ties"
 In answer to those who maintain that a breach or a war with the United States should only be welcomed by Germany. the Boersen Zeitung earnestly warns its readers not to forget the far-reaching importance commercially of a German American war, which would mean a breach not only for the period of the war, but for years to come. It concludes:
 "Befitting the seriousness of the situa- ton, the deliberations are continuing at headquarters, the result of which will be judged by history. We do not know what is thought at Washington, or whether there are preconceived opinions there If Washington, after all that has oc- cured, wants breach, then we want 1t also--but only then"
 The Tages Zeitung prints prominently dispatches from the United States con corning "anti-breach'' movements, and a telegram of protest to the Senate. Count Won Reventlow draws therefrom inspira- ton for renewed reiteration that Ger many must not, under any circumstances, recede one inch from it's previous posi- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-01
B'NAI BIRTH ARE IN
 ANNUAL SESSION
More Than Three Hundred Delegates Attend Meeting at Little
 Rock

Little Rock, April 3o.-More than 300 del- egates from seven southern states at tended the opening session here today of the forty-third annual convention of the Independent Order of B Mai B'Rith of the seventh district Today's sessions were devoted to addresses of welcome and the reading of the annual report of the. district secretary, Myron B. Goldman of New Orleans. MT Goldman reported membership of 579S in Louisiana, Mis- sissippi, Alabama. Florida. Tennessee, Texas and Arkansas.
 Addresses were delivered by Gov. George w. Hays who welcomed the del egates to Arkansas; Nathan Cohen of Nashville, Tenn, and D. B. Samuels of Shreveport La.
 Officers probably will be elected tomor- row. The convention will adjourn Tues day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-01
Mrs. George Kroell

Montevallo, April 3O-( Special l.)-At s:25 this morning Mrs. George Kroell died at the age of T. Mrs. Kroell, formerly Miss Jennett, was born in county Wick low, Ireland, and came to America at the age of F. She was the next oldest of seven sisters and is survived by the other six. Mrs. Kroei had lived in Montevallo for many years and had al- ways been especially active in n'charitable work ana her loss will be keenly felt by her family. her many friends and the numerous beneficiaries of her char ity. She is survived by her husband.
 Mfr. George Kroell, son, Mir. F. J. Kroel. mayor of Montevallo, and two daughters, Misses Mary and Kate kroell. all of Montevallo, six sisters. Mrs. G. R. Burns, West End: Mrs F. H. Galla- gher, Birmingham; Mrs Frank Hood. Seattle, Wash; Mrs. ". H. Courtney, Chicago Misses Lucy and Christina Jen- nett. Blocton, and one brother. MT. Pat Jennett, also of Blocton. Funeral serv- ices will probably be held Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-01
LOTHIAN FAIR ID BE
 LIVE STOCK SHOW
Large Increases Planned in Every Department nt-Cot-
 ton Acreage Decreases

Dotnan, April 30.-(SpeciaL) )-Prepara- tions for Dothan's third big annual fair, which will be held October 30, to Novem- Der A. inclusive, are well under way. The plans as laid out by the different commit tees which have charge of the various departments all call for at least 50 per cent increase in every department. Splen- did Improvements will be made in the grounds and facilities which will cost several thousand dollars.
 Cooperation of demonstration agents and farmers organizations in all sur- rounding counties has already been pledged and Chairman Whiddon of the agricultural committee says that the agri- cultural exhibits at the fair this y@ar will far exceed anything ever before seen in this section Hogs and live stock will aso occupy a very prominent part, it be- ing planned to make the fair essentially hog and live stock show.
 Houston county's cotton crop has been cut one-third in acreage this year from last year, according to L. J. Thompson, county farm demonstration agent. MT. Thompson says that the crop is not doing well, the dry weather ana COOL nlgnlS De- ing very unfavorable.
 The farmers of the county, says MT Thompson, are going in for hog dipping vats on large scale. Interest in free ing hogs from vernin is general and vats are being built in all sections of the county. It is estimated that 50 vats will be in operation by fall.
 Farmers are complaining about poor stands of grourI peas. A large acreage has been planted in oats and the crop is doing well but needing rain.
 Lalla, the 3-year-old daughter of MT and Mrs. J. w. Massey of Dothan, had 8 narrow escape from being burned to death in fire which destroyed the Mas sey home in Westover, suburb of this city, at an early hour Friday morning. When Mr. Massey entered the room where the little girl was sleeping the bed cov- ering of the bed on which she lay was blazing He carried her to safety un- hurt.
 On account of the steady and rapid increase in it's business, the Dothan Over all factory has placed orders for ma- chinery sufficient to double it's present output. Charles J. Lourie, owner of the business, is very optimistic over the out look, and says that the only trouble factories are having at this time is in getting cloth, all the mills being sold well ahead.