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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-02-05

colleagues gave the thing impetus.
New York folk took to the Kinks with
unprecedented enthusiasm.
Charlotte's press agent says she
was in i'll health before she took to
skating at the age of Whaever was
the matter with Charlotte it isn't any
more. She does as many things on
ice as PaYlowa does on the stage. She
is even more daring, because there
is more chance for the skates to slip
than for Pavlowa to lose control of
her educated tootsies.
Charlotte comes onto the rink for
her performance like shot from a
42-centimeter gun. At the center of
the stage she brings herself up on her
right, toe and begins to whirL She
makes % revolutions.
There are not many Charlottes in
the country, but there are thousands
of just ordinary skaters, some who
have skated for years, and many 9TH
ers who never put on pair of skates
until this craze swept over the coun-
try, crowded ponds and lakes and
put thousands of dollars into the
hands of skate and skate accessory
makers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
NATION WHO SANK
PERSIA IS UNKNOWN

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb 1.-Sec-
retary of State Lansing today announc
ed the conclusion of negotiations be,
tW cen the United States and Austria,
regarding the sinking of the British
liner Persia. The vessel was destroyed
while plying Mediterranean waters
several weeks ago.
Conflicting reports attributed the de-
struction of the Persia variously to a
submarine and to floating mines. Ow-
ing to the loss of American lives in
volwed, the Washington government
investigated the disaster. The German
government quickly denied the act had
been committed by a German subma-
rine.
A note directed to Vienna elected
the information that the Austrian gov
ernment had not "been advised that an
Austrian submarine sank" the Persia.
This reply was considered as unsatis-
factory, and Ambassador Penfield was
again directed to inquire concerning
the outrage. Some days elapsed, and
today the Austrian foreign office noti-
fed the American ambassador that all
Austrian submarines had reported
since the occurrence. All denied con-
nection with the sinking of the liner.
Further communication regarding
American losses sustained in the dis
aster are to be directed to the Ottoman
government without delay. Ambassa-
dor Henry Morgenthau, at Constantine
pie, will present the formal note touch
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
APPAM CAPTURED OFF
CANARY ISLANDS JAN 18TH.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Feb. 1.-The
German prize crew on board the Ap-
pam consists of twenty-five seamen,
under command of Lieut.. Berg, of the
German navy The British ship was
captured January 18th, off the Canary
Islands, being overtaken and stopped
by German submarine. A few hours
previous the same submarine sank a
British steamer in the same vicinity.
The crew and passengers of the de-
stroyed vessel were placed on board
the Appam and sent here.
In addition to these persons and its
own passengers and crew the Appam
brought into Hampton Roads twenty
German passengers. These were plac-
ed on board the vessel from the at
tacking submarine. One hundred and
thirty7eight sailors and prisoners of
war taken in earlier sea raids, were
also brought here on board the Ap-
pam. Many of these were confined in
their quarters when the captured liner
reached port, and have not yet been
released
AS soon as quarantine officials COM
pleted their inspection of the Appam,
Lieut.. Berg came ashore and at once
visited the German consulate. The
Teuton Consul, L. Marshall Won Schill-
I ing, and the naval officer were in con-
sUltation for some time following
Lieut.. Berg's call. The matters dis
cussed at this conference are, of
course secret. At the conclusion OF
the conference Consul Won Schillins
notified Washington authorities of the
arrival of the Appam here.
The Appam carried three-inch guns
when commanded to stop by the sub
marine commander, but no effort was
made to use these, according to the
Germans in charge of the vessel today.
Immediately following the firing of 4
solid shot across the Appam's bow
the vessel was brought to- and the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
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LONDON IS CAUSE

NEW YORK, Feb. IA London dis
patch to the New York Tribune this
morning says eleven deaths were re-
ported in England yesterday due to
a lessening of restrictions by officials
The dispatch is believed to refer to
last nights Zeppelin raid over the
east coast of England. The British
censor continues to withhold details
of the raid.
Five tragedies occurred in London s
streets, according to the Tribune's cor
respondent, and three of the victims
were soldiers. Owing to the strict cen
sorship, the property damage sustained
is unknown here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
HARRIS TOTES
OWN SKILLET IN
GOVERNOR RACE

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 1.-Governor
Harris, being asked by the correspOn-
dent of the Macon Telegraph when he
will probably make his formal an
nouncement to the people of the state
Of his candidacy for reelection, said
Il have now in preparation state
ment to the public, but obviously could
not give you even a synopsis of what
it will contain"
The governor says he expects to
place his claim for reelection at the
hands of the people upon what has
been accomplished during the course
of his administration and upon what
he expects to accomplish for the state
during the remainder of his term.
He said he hopes during his second
tsrm, which he confidently expects the
people to give him, to be able to con-
summate the enactment of his policies
into law, both concerning the education
of the people and the financial and
business situation of the state.
He said that, in going befoe the peo-
pie for their endorsement for a second
term, as has been the custom in the
state from the adoption of the consti-
tuition of 1877, he will not offer as the
candidate of any special interest, infiu-
ence, clique or body of individuals, but
will offer as the candidate of all the
people, in behalf of all the people and
On a platform of law enforcement; and
that, when he makes his announcement
he will make it over his own signature
to the papers, and then meet the peo-
pie face to face and talk to them about
the various matters affecting their
state governmenet, now in his hands.
He says he wants to be the governor
of "all the people of Georgia" and ex-
poets to make his candidacy as such,
and will ask the endorsement of the
voters generally all over the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
THREE MEETINGS
Of INTEREST At.
.FURLOW SCHOOL

Three important and interesting
events will take place at the Furlow
Grammar school Tuesday evening.
At six o'clock the teachers will hold
their regular monthly meeting to which
the Board of Education has been in
vited
After the meeting of the teachers
dinner will be served by Miss Nina
Chambers Mexican, of the domestic
science department, and the young la
dies of the graduating class in this
branch of school work.
After the dinner, the regular month
ly meeting of the Board of Education
will be held.
The schools of Americus stand fore
most in the state with their work, and
the pleasant occasion for Tuesday ev-
eGing are expected to show the fine
work being accomplished by the au-
thorities, teachers and students.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
HOOPER FOREMOST
FOR PROSECUTION

LEESBURG, Ca, Feb. Attorney
Frank Hooper, assisting in the prose
cution of Claud Chance, is leading the
action in the interest of the state. He
is questioning all witnesses and argu-
ing all points of law raised.
Solicitor-General J. r. Williams an
Iounced that Mr. Hooper would lay the
case of the state before the jury and
in the middle Of the afternoon after
all witnesses had been called and
sworn, he began in slow, deliberate
manner to make plain the contentious
of the state, and what they expected
to prove.
Mr.. Hooper referred to Banker Oil
yer, the dead man, as the "skyrocket
banker" He stated that the prosecu-
tion expected to, show that Oliver was
"foully decoyed, waylaid and assassf-
mated near the shell of place of busi-
ness" which he had in Leeseburg. Con-
tinuing, he said that the state expected
to show that Oliver had an engage
ment at his bank at o'clock, and that
he was assassinated in the presence of
three persons. After the shooting, he
alleged that they ran, and threw the
gun under a cotton house, leaving in
an automobile which "iew."
Mr.. Hooper stated that Oliver had
an insurance policy of $4,000 in favor
OF his estate, but that during dealings
with G. w. Chance the policy was
transferred in favor of the elder
Chance. 1t was at this juncture that
hc alleged the connection of the elder
Chance with the crime, and in his clear
remarks he made plain the contentious
of the state in every turn which the
events took place leading up to the
crime.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
P. D. S. Of A. HAVE
THE NEW OFFICERS

The Washington Camp No. "a Pro
tective Order Sons of America, install
ed their officers for the current year
at thea meeting Monday night The
ceremonies were in charge of Past
State President ]. E. Sheppard; ]. H.
Cameron and T. B. Bolton.
The new officers are: President,
Lee Allen; Treasurer, W. NJ. Tullis;
Financial Secretary, J. N. Carter; Re-
cording Secretary, Coleman Johnson; !;
Vice-president, c. c. Herring; Master
Of Forms, G. A. Tye; Conductor, H. F.
Conner; Inspector, w. P. Persons; !;
Guard, G. N. Green; Trustee, E. j.
McMath.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
UNCLE SANS K-5
IS SAFE COMING
TO KEY WEST,FLA.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 1.-The
United States submarine KS missing
since Thursday, is safe.
A wireless message received here
from Captain Simpson, commanding
the torpedoboat destroyer Sterritt, says
the missing submarine is now proceed
ing to Key West under its own power
The Ks is making ten knots an hour
and may reach it's destination early
tonight.
The Sterritt, in company with sew
eral other units of the Atlantic torpedo
boat fiotilla, was engaged in a search
fer the KS, being the first of the
squadron to get into communication
with the missing ship. The Ks was
off Fowey Rock, ten miles from Miami,
Fla, when first reported
Capt Simpson has not yet communi-
Gated with naval officials here con-
cerning the mishap sustained by the
K.5. The Sterfit will convoy the sub
marine into Key West Both vessels
expect to reach that port by o'clock
tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

cruisers along the whole Atlantic sea-
board, is generally commented on here.
The exploit is universally conceded to
have been one of the most daring un-
dertaken since the beginning of the
war, and liberal praise is being ac-
corded the skill of the German naviga-
tors who successfully crossed the At
,aantic and brought their charge safely
into Hampton Roads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
Washington Investigates.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 1.-Col-
lector of the Port Hamilton, at Norfolk,
has reported to the treasury depart
ruent the arrival of the captured Brit
ish liner Appam, with prisoners of war
On board. The report has been re-
ferred to the state department which
will determine the status of the YES
sci.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

British flag lowered. Shortly after
ward a prize crew was placed on board,
the transfer of passengers and pris-
orers carried on the submarine effect
ed and the voyage to the United States
commenced. The British commander,
explaining the surrender of his yes
sci without attempting to escape, said
the large number of passengers car
ried on board the Appam, dictated the
act.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
.M'kENNEY SWEARS THAT
.CLAUD CHANCE TOLD HIM
ABOUT DIVERS DEATH
Y Dung Chance
w as Accused of
The Crime

LEESBURG, Ca, Feb. when the
special term of Lee Superior court con-
Vened Tuesday morning, D. w. Tison.
the juror who complained of being in
ill-health after he had been selected.
was excused from service by both sides
agreeing. The case proceeded VITA
eleven jurors.
Just before the noon recess was
taken by the court Hugh Mckinney. Of
Smithville, was placed on the stand an
witness by the state. Mckinney tes-
titled that Claud Chance offered him
$1,000 if he would put Chances auto
mobile In first class condition"
Mckinney stated that he drove the
automobile on the morning after the
murder to Macon, accompanied by
Claud Chance, and that when they
reached Americas they learned of the
assassination of A. D. Oliver. McKin-
ney swore that he mentioned the af-
fair several times en- route to Macon.
and that Claud Chance appeared ner-
vous.
When Macon was reached they Sc
cured a room at hotel, and it was
here that Mckinney accused Gland
Chance of the murder of Oliver.
Chance then said, according to Nc
kinney's testimony; II drove the car
but l didn't do the actual shooting. ane
I'll die before will tell"
The first witness of the morning
was w. A. Dodson, an Americus attor-
ney, who represented A. D. Oliver. the
dead man, in some of his business
dealings. He testified as to seeing the
$25,OOO.00 insurance policy and was
present when it was transferred TO
G. w. Chance.
Will Randall, of Smithville, testi-
fed that he was with Claud Chance, in
Smithville, between six and seven
o'clock on the night of the shooting.
but never saw him after that time.
Mrs. C. C. Ansley, of Smithville, tes-
tilted that she saw an automobile stop
in front of the Methodist church in
Smithville, and saw two men come up
from opposite sides and get in the car.
She could not say who they were.
]. A. Murdoch, of Leesburg, with
the Central of Georgia railway, testi-
fed as to hearing two shots fired.
]. A. Forester of Leesburg, and a
policeman, testified as to finding the
gun, which is alleged to have killed
Oliver. He further said that the shells
appeared to have been reloaded, as
there was mixture of shots. He stat
ed that the dogs were used and track
ed the fleeing persons for distance
of about 400 yards, where they enter
ed an automobile and made their es-
cape.
A. A. Barr, section foreman I
Leesburg, stated that he lived about
fifty yards from the scene of the kill
ing and heard the shots. He testified
that he ran out and as three men pass
ed him he ordered them to STOP" but
they moved faster.
Walter Perkins, who lived with Barr
corroborated this testimony. He said
that he heard the car when it was
cranked off and this took place about
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Feb. IA
total of four hundred and ifty-one per-
sons reached here aboard the Appam.
This number includes survivors from
The crews Of seven ships sunk by the
German submarine after the capture
of the Appam. Twenty civilians who
we're being transported from Africa to
DENTON camps in England, are also on
board. A large percentage of those
arriving here are women and children.
Four wounded sailors taken from a
ship which gave battle to the subma-
rine before being sunk are also on
board the prize ship,
When the Appam entered the Vir.
ginia Capes today, Lieut.. Berg inform
ed the authorities at Fortress Monroe
by wireless that the ship was the Ger
man auxiliary cruiser Buffalo" La
ter, in company with German Consul
Won Schilling, Lieut.. Berg called upon
the commandant at the fortress and
explained his action.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
Chinese Rebels Cross Great Wall.

LONDON, Feb. 1.--Mongolion insur-
gents have crossed the Great Wall OF
China and force of two thousand reb-
els is besieging Datumfa, according to
& Mukden despatch. Reuters Petro-
grad agency transmitted the informa-
tion to London lote today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

NEW YORK, Feb. IA report re-
ceived by freight agents of the Brit
ish war prize Appam, says the ships
captor was not a submarine, but Il
heavily German cruiser, dis
guised as tramp steamer.
Practically all available informa
tion is from German sources which at
tribute the taking of the Appam to &C
tivities of Teuton submarines. The
British commander on board the Ap-
pam has not been permitted to COM
1nunicate with officials of the line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
OFFICIAL WASHINGTON
DISCUSSES THE QUESTION
Appam Stopped When Submarine
Fired Shot Across Her Bow
At Sea

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Feb. 1.-The
British passenger line steamer Appam,
put into this port early today flying a
German man-o'-war's flag from its
stern, and with Teuton prize crew
en- board. The arrival of the vessel
was wholly unlocked for and created
ripple of suppressed excitement in
shipping circles. Several British ves-
sells which have finished loading for
European ports delayed sailing when
it became known that the Appam had
entered the harbor under German com
mand.
The Appam sailed from Dakar,
French Senegal, West Africa, January
18th, clearing for Plymouth, England.
The liner had been reported missing"
during several days past, and fears
were entertained that the ship had
been sunk by submarine. When or
where the British liner was taken has
been divulged. Two days out of Dakar
wireless communication with the Ap-
pam became interrupted, and it is be-
lieved the ship was captured while off
the north African coast probably in
the vicinity of Gibraltar. The crew
OH board when the Appam reached
Newport News today admitted they had
been placed in possession of the ship
by German submarine, but the num-
Ter of the undersea boat was not made
public. Two other British vessels ply
ing Atlantic waters along the African
coast, it is now feared, have been cap
tIred by the Germans.
Appam Painted Oh.
When the captured Britisher reached
Hampton Roads, the name "Appam"
had been painted off its sides but could
be plainly seen on the small boats
carried on deck. Many of the passen-
gers were on deck when the vessel
reached quarantine. Women and chill
dren among the passengers chiefly
comprised those above deck. No one
has yet been allowed to visit the Ap-
pam, and the ship will be kept isolated
urtiI quarantine officers finish their in
spection.
The Appam when it sailed from Da-
ksr, numbered among it's passengers
16S persons, and carried a crew of 1873.
A number of high British colonial Off
cials were among those on board, but
it is unknown whether these were re-
iuONSu WuSu IuS snip SuIIGuubT6u 10
the Germans. Early today it is impos-
Iible to state accurately what course
will be pursued regarding the Appam,
but it is believed the vessel, together
with the members Of the prize crew
will be interned here, along with the
two German auxiliary cruisers already
in the costudy of the United States
government at the navy yard.
Daring TeutOn Seamen.
The daring audacity of the Germans
bringing the Appam into Newport
news, despite the presence of British
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
SUMTER GINNING IS
Off BY THOUSANDS

William P. Persons, agent for the
ginning census of Sumter county. has
received information that 2S,125 bales
were ginned in the county prior to
January 10th, 1916, which compares
with 45,016 bales for the previous year
during the came period.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
British Deny Peace Moves.

LONDON, Feb. Am official denial
is made here concerning reports that
England intends making peace over
tUres to Germany.
The statement denying authenticity
Of these reports attributes their origin
to German sources.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
Continued on Page 5.)

ing the subject. Turkish subma-
rines may be held responsible for tor
pedoing the Persia, but until an off,
cial statement comes from CONSTANT
nople, the identity of the attacking
warship will remain mystery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
Naval and AereO Activies Increase.

NJ ''1'" n NA % 4AO VIOD AnOH OaIoOs
LONDON, Feb. 1.-Tcday's land op
Grafton are completely overshadowed
by naval and aerial activities. Little
ware news of any kind is to be had.
THE Caucasus campaign continues tc
progress. 1t is reported today that
$4,000 Turks are surrounded in the
fortress at Erzerum with only two
weeks supplies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

Fifty-FOur Killed; Sixty.Seven Injured
LONDON, Feb. 1.-Fifty-four per-
sons were killed and sixty-seven 9TH
ers injured during last nights Zeppe-
lin raid over England
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Ger
man embassy here has been notified of
the arrival Of the prize of war Appam
at Newport News, Va. The first infor-
nation came through the German con-
sui at Norfolk, and stated German
auxiliary cruiser" had arrived there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-01
GERMAN SUBMARINE PRIZE CREW
BRINGS BRITISH BOAT APPAN IN
HAMPTON ROADS EARLY TODAY
= + 4 y \ = = = I 4 = \
r MAY HAVE BEEN =
\ GERMAN RAIDER \

= NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Feb. I. .
= Late reports today say that it =
= may have been a German cruiser p
= which captured the Appam. 1t is =
= undetermined whether the cap Y
= tor was submarine or cruiser. -
\ 4 y ~ = + \ 4 = + 4
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Bisbee daily review., 1916-08-12
GREATER OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS
 EXPANSION

New emphasis placed upon the tremendous pros pery of the country by the action of the United States Steel corporation in declaring dividend of per common stock Tuesday. The dividend represents not merely the realization the Of the directorate of the corporation that its quarterly earnings have exceeded all previous records but also their pectation that dimnution of this prosperity is mmi nent The Steel corporation headed by extremely tical men, who slow to that the country had entered upon of unprecedented prosperity, and the public may rest assured that they did not vote this extraordinary dividend until they is a rosy
 The latter idea is becoming more and more preva- lent among the nations business men, More and more business coming to realize that the business strength of the United States is kab:e 70 that of giant just beginning to expand his muscles. The coun- try is drawing first of all upon it's power, while sense of reliance upon continuance prosperity is disappearing from the minds of the most conservative business leaders. Business making their plans for the future contemplation greater opportunities and ample resources They seem fully convinced that the period of Europe's in dustria reconstruction and her obteraon will create incomparaby greater opportunities ican expansion.