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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
HALF MILLION BALES
USED IN NOVEMBER

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 14.-Cot-
ton manufactured in domestic estab-
lishments, including munitions works
and all other agencies. during Novem-
ter totalled 584,043 bales, and for the
four months ending November Both,
these industries consumed 2,227,37j
bales. which compares with 1885,
bales consumed during the same four
months year ago.
On hand November 30th, at factories,
mill warehouses and other consuming
agencies, there were total Of 2,191,-
799 bales, and in public storage ware
houses and comprasses on that date
were 4,o9S,928 bales, according to fig-
ures announced here today by the bu-
reau Of statistics iof the department of
commerce and labor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
CLIFF CLAY SPEAKS
At SOUTH CONGRESS
ON GEORGIA PRICE

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 14.-James D
Price, commissioner of agriculture oi
Georgia, and Cliff c. Clay, assistan!
commissioner, were two of the princi-
pal speakers at the Southern CONNER.
cial congress on yesterday and today
Commissioner Price spoke on "Agri.
cultural Activities and International
Reconstruction"
Commissioner Price gave special at
tention to the progress made by the
farmers of Georgia along scientific
agricultural lines and pointed out how
they are taking advantage of the inn
portant research work being done by
the United States government.
Speaking on Agricultural Activities
and international Reconstruction, !" AS
s1stant Commissioner Clay, de
clared that "the dawn of new day has
arrived" that "the constant changing
of events, the advance of the boil vice.
vii and the European war have caus-
ed our Southern farmers to awaken as
from long slumber."
1--WE are beginning" said Mr.. Clay
TO realize that overproduction of any
commodity means destruction of our
resources, to realize that diversified
tion is the keynote of our agricultural
policy
Mr.. Clay then reviewed the gloomy
conditions in the South Immediately
following the outbreak of the European
war, when cotton was drag on the
market.
But we are now," he declared, ION
the verge of the greatest agricultural
era since Columbus discovered Amer
lea; and in the last few years our
farmers have not only startled the
people of our state, but the great pos
sibilities awaiting us in the future"
He then spoke of the growth of the
1--we stock industry, of the increasing
number of packing houses, of the Grad
ication of the cattle tick, the growing
CT nitrogen fixing bacteria in the state
chemical laboratory, and of many 9th.
er scientific lines of work for the ad-
yancement of the agricultural interests
Of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
FUNERAL Of MRS.
GARDNER ON FRIDAY

The funeral Of Mrs. Hiram c. Gard
ner, who died Tuesday in Rochester,
Mimi, will be held at O'Clock Friday
afternoon from the residence of the
mother of the deceased, Mrs. Mary J..
Taylor, on Taylor street.
The pallbearers announced for the
funeral are H. B. Mashburn, s. R.
Heys, Dudley Gatewood, John Shiver,
D. F. Davenport and George r. Ellis.
The services will be conducted by DR..
T. D. Ellis, formerly presiding elder
OF the Americus circuit, now pastor of
Mulberry church. Macon.
The remains will arrive early Friday
morning on the Seminole, being met by
Nat LeMaster, of the Americus Under
taking Co., who is in charge of the fun
eral arrangements.
Many friends sympathize with the
family in their bereavement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
Baby ShowFor
City Friday
Ats Pm.

The baby show will be feature for
Americus Friday afternoon at 8
o'clock, as it is scheduled to be the
gala event at the armory in connec-
ton with the bazaar of the Hospital
association. There are four classes
with two prizes for each class, which
means total of eight prizes. The
classes are babies from one month to
SIX months; six months to twelve
months; twelve months to eighteen
months; eighteen months to two years
old.
The officials In charge of the show
state that if child is only one week
elder than the closest class in which
the age shows that it can be entered
in the nearest class. More than one
week older than the next lowest class
will cause the child to be entered in
the class which the age requires.
The judges will be announced later
The mothers and their babies are urg-
ed to attend the show
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
PEACE NOTE HAS
REACHED HANDS
.OF WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1.-THE
German peace note, given the United
States embassy at Berlin two days ago.
arrived here during last night, and will
be forwarded without delay to Ameri-
can representatives in Belgium. Eng
land, France, Japan and Russia. az
soon as President Wilson has read the
text thoroughly. The note was accom-
panied by confidential report from
American Charge Grew at Berlin. out
lining the conditions leading to CUB
mission of peace proposals by Ger
meny. At the state department no in
timation concerning the character Of
the report was given out.
Secretary Lansing said late today
that there are some differences be-
tween the official and unoscial copies
Of the proposals, but meaning the
same in both instances. He said the
note would be forwarded the belliger-
ent governments. probably today. and
that it had not been decided whether
the United States will send any ex-
preston with the note.
One European diplomat stationed ar
Washington is known to have asked
his government to authorize him to
assure President Wilson of its sup
port in sending some expression to the
Entente Allies, designed to influence
them to consider a peace discussion.
Indications were that other neutrals
will follow this example. The Span
ish ambassador and Swiss minister
here conferred with Secretary Lans-
ing this afternoon, presumably con-
corning the manner of despatc-..ng
the note to the Entente, but it is not
known what course was determined
upon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
A. Ii. Box at
Mrs. HdUkins
Now

The box for the A. L. l. boys to be
sent on Monday will contain many OF
the necessities of life which will make
the hearts of the soldier boys glad.
The gifts are being collected at the
residence of Mrs. Eugene A. Hawkins.
on Church street, and If any one has
promised articles for the box to. the
ladies who have visited them in the
interest of the A. L. L. 1t will be appre-
ciated If the packages are sent to the
residence of Mrs. Hawkins.
The box will go forward on Monday,
and is due to arrive in time for
Christmas Day. The custom has be-
come statewide and everywhere boxes
are being prepared for the lads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
.LITERAcY TEST IS IN
BILL PASSED SENATE

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec 14.-The
senate this afternoon passed the inn
migration bill containing the literacy
test, about which SO much discussion
has centered The bill was passed by
the house at the last session of con-
gress.
President Wilson has said ne woulj
veto the bill unless the literacy test
be eliminated, and it is expected the
measure will not again be considered
by this congress. President Taft ve-
toed an immigration bill passed by the
republicans before President Wilson's
first election, because 1t included a
literacy test among its provisions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
REV. GEORGE F. BROWN
ARRIVED IN CITY TO-DAY

Rev. George F. Brown, pastor Of the
Emanuel Baptist church of Savannah
and recently elected to al the pastor
ate Of the Furlow Lawn Baptist church
left vacant by the resignation of Rev
Robert L. Bivins, arrived in the city
today, accompanied by his family.
Rev. Brown will occupy the Hopkins
home on Harold Ave-. next to the res.
idence of ]. R Britton, and will fill
the pulpit at Furlow Lawn Baptist
church Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
NEW HOTEL IN AMSTERDAM
NAMED FOR ATLANTA-MAYBE.

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec 14.--"The At.
lanta" is the name that has been given
magnificent new Dutch hotel in Am.
sterdam, Holland, and Atlantians re-
turning from more or less restricted
journeys abroad, are pleased to imag-
inc that it was named in honor of "our
fair city"
There have been a great many At
lanta's and Atalanta's and Atlantises,
beginning with the charming lady #
mythology, who lost the race by stop
ping to pick up apples, and any one OF
these classic characters may have fur.
nished the inspiration for the name OF
the Holland hostelry.
But Atlanta is good old name
whether or no, and the Dutchmen are
certainly entitled to the patronage OF
Atlantians when the war is over.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
JOEL DAVIS PAINFULLY HURT
RESULT OF RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

Lynn Dupree. Joel Davis and Homer
Dupree were returning home Wednes-
day morning when the horse they were
driving became frightened at an au-
tomohile and ran away. The animal
plunged into a cement sign post, near
Kidd,s Mill. the buggy being over
turned and the occupants thrown vio-
lently to the ground Fortunately nc
one was hurt seriously. although Mr.
Davis sustained several painful
bruises. The accident happened a few
miles from the city, near the old viii.
hanson place.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
GRAND JURY HAS
TAKEN A RECESS
UNTIL NEXT WEEK

The grand jury took a recess late
yesterday afternoon until Monday
morning, and just before adjourning
twelve indictments of much interest
were transferred from the jury to
Clerk of Court Allen.
Five indictments against DR.. C. K.
Chapman were returned, the charges
being violating prohibition law under
two quart feature; selling whiskey;
keeping whiskey at public place; bet
ting on cocks; cock fighting.
Two indictments were returned
against w. l. Johnson, they being
charges of cock fighting aud betting
on cocks.
Five indictments charging keeping
Iewd houses were returned, they be-
iEg against frankie Stanton, Eva
Hayes, Lois Reeves, Rose Parker and
Leona Lee.
The women made bonds before She
riff Harvey last night
The main interest in the Wade case
today centers in the appearance to-
morrow morning at O'Clock at the
courthouse before Judge Littlejohn of
the counsel in the Wade case. This
time has been set by his honor as the
occasion when any objections to Mon
day, december 18th, as the date for
the first trial.
There have been current reports
that motions for delay will be made,
and it is considered as strong proba-
bility that the trials will not begin
Oh Monday.
Frank Hooper spent today in At
lanta. and when he left stated that he
would be back in the city Friday morn
ing.
Robert L. Berner, of Macon, was in
the city for awhile yesterday after
noon, and it was said that he was here
on business. There is a possibility
that he will become connected with
the Wade case as counsel for the
state.
No statements are Forthcoming to-
day, either from the defendants or the
lawyers.
Clara Oliver, better known as Little
Eit," is quartered at the police sta
ton, and appears very cheerful.
The six defendants indicted for the
murder are in the county Jail, and are
greeted daily by friends and relatives.
They are reported as being very calm
and cheerful.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
Empty Stocking Fund Takes
Strong Life On Upward Go

Interest is jumping in the Empty
Stocking Fund.
The mention for today's highest con-
tribution goes to Mrs. Josephine John
son, who sends check for $500 from
Atlanta. The spirit of the gift and the
entire work connected with the stock
ing fund-its disposition in places
where the needy and poor appreciate
1t, is making the fund successful again
this year.
The children are doing their part.
What about the grown-ups? Only
eleven days remain before Christmas
Lay, and it is very necessary that this
fund be turned over to the Associated
Charities by Friday, December 22nd,
thich leaves only Saturday for their
work to be done. Sunday comes, and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
HERO UF SIXTIES IS
COLD IN DEATH WITH
LAST CALLS ANSWER.

In the death of Willlara W. Child
ers, who passed away Wednesday night
at half after seven o'clock at his home
near Ellaville, this section loses one
OF its most useful and substantial cit
izens. man widely known and re-
vered by all with whom he came into
contact, He was seventy-six years Of
age, and until few days before his
death enjoyed excellent health for one
of such advanced years. Death result
ed from complication OF troubles, in
duced by age,
Mr.. Childers, who was the father of
Zach S. Childers, of Americus, ami
Mrs. G. c. Sheppard, of this county,
vas the head of large family, being
survived by six sons. besides those
above mentioned, and two sisters, Mrs.
Rebecca Tyson, and Mrs. j. Fl. Hollo-
wath, both of Ellaville. w. l.. Childers,
OF Adams; M. S. Childers, of Adams;
]. H. Childers, of Ellaville, w. H. Chill
ders, of Ellaville; E. c. Childers, OF
Ellaville, and H. j. Childers, of Mem
ptis. Tenn, are sons of the deceased,
ard to these with other surviving rel
atives tenderest sympathy is extended
by wide circle of friends, both in
this community and wherever the
influence and example of this good
man was known. The funeral services
are announced for Friday morning at
1G o'clock, and interment will be in the
Ellaville cemetery. Rev. Griner, pas
tor of the Baptist church there, will
officiate at the obsequies and the fun
eral arrangements are in charge of Nat
LeMaster of the Americus Undertake
ing Company.
William w. Childers, native of
Talbot county responded to the call of
tie Confederacy when the tocsin 1f
war sounded in 1860, enlisting in Cults
artillery, one of the famous commands
sent to the Virginia front from Sum-
ter county, and fought throughout the
entire war in the ranks of this COM
mand. He was prominently identi-
fed with the Confederate Veterans
organization, being member of Camp
Sumter, No. 642, at Americas. Fol-
lowing the war he settled in Schley
county and soon identified himself with
the substantial progress of the COM
munity, rearing family of wide infiu-
ence there. He was until his death
one of the foremost citizens of Ella
Vile. and his death is deeply deplored
by the citizens of that progressive lit
tie city. Many Americas people who
new and loved the deceased will go
to Ellaville to attend the funeral and
irterment there, announcement of Mr..
Childers' death having caused wide
spread grief through this section Of
southwest Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
CHRIiT MAS SHOPPERS
To USE THE T.-R.

The places to buy your Christmas
goods are from the business houses
that have advertisements In the Times,
Recorder. Almost every mercantile
house handling Christmas goods have
their ads in the Times Recorder, CIV
ing many suggestions. Use this paper
as your shopping directory.
The people who advertise in The
Times-Recorder are proud of their
goods-the quality for the money. Buy
from them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
COURT OF APPEALS HAS
TWO DECISIONS HERE

The court of appeals has handed
down two decisions from Sumter coun-
ty. One case was affirmed: Bacon,
ct al, VS.. Hanesley; from Americus
City court, Judge Harper. Wallis &
Fort. for plaintiff in error. James A.
Fort, r. L. Maynard, contra.
The following case was reversed:
Gatewood. ct al. VS.. Fur1ow. ct al. /;
from Americus City court. Judge Har-
per. James A. and John A. Fort, for
plaintiff. in error. R. L. Maynard, e
A. Hawkins, contra.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
GEORGIANs PROMINENT
IN WORLD OF sPR0TS

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec 1.-THE state of
Georgia has contributed the four
most striking figures of recent years
to the world of sport, according to the
sport writer's who are anticipating tbs
new year in summing up the achieve
ments of 1916.
Miss Alexa Stirling, of Atlanta, a
girl in her teens, has won the won.
ans national golf championship.
Bob Jones, Atlanta's 14-year-old boy
golfing marvel, won fame throughout
the world by his wonderful showing
in the mems national amateur cham
pionship.
Everett Strupper, of the champion
Georgia Tech football team, is hailed
rs the greatest half back the South
ever produced.
And in baseball, there's Tyrus Cobb
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
BRIT, ,SA TANKER CONES
INTO PORT WITH LIMP

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Dec. IA
The British tanker Telena, which col
lided with the passenger steamer Pow
haitian in Chesapeake Bay last night.
arrived here about noon. The tanker's
bow was badly stove in, but all those
on board escaped injury. The Pow
haitian was beached following the col
lision, four of her crew being injured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14

then Christmas Day.
The Times-Reco is the agent
through which the Associated Charities
are carrying on this great Christmas
work. There is no assessment-just a
request for you to give what you think
you should.
A few more IS gifts like Congress
man Crisps and Mrs. Johnson's, will
tend the fund on the upward route, and
way over $500, and 5000, which should
be done.
Do your part-and help it jump.
Previously subscribed .$14.75
Mabel and Bertha Sawyer. r.. "a
Mrs. Josephine Johnson. ... 500
1OIhl .,........ ..ss..sss. p~V.Vp
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
Britain Wants 100000 Men.

LONDON, Dec. IA supplementary
army estimate issued here today calls
for an additional million men to serve
during the present fiscal year. AS the
original estimate called for four mil
lion new troops, it now appears that
an army Of five million new troops is
to be organized this year in Great
Britain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
ONLY 81 VOTES CAST
IN CITY ELECTION

Only "a votes were cast in the city
election yesterday, and the unopposed
candidates received every vote. No in
terest was taken in the balloting as
the result was assured. The new Off
Gals who will take their oaths of office
on January 1st, are Mayor l.. G. Coun-
Gil; Aldermen E. L. Bell, H. B. Mash
burn and Hugh L. Mize; Clerk and
Treasurer Doc Eldridge, and Police
Commissioners H. C. Horton and ]. l.
Sparks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
HAS RAZOR HONE THAT
WAS BOUGHT IN YEAR 1859

ATLANTA, Ga. Dec. 14.-What is
claimed to be the Oldest razor hone
on record is owned by Robert Ford,
an inmate of the Confederate Soldiers
Home of this city, who has been using
the hone ever since he began to
shave, and whose father used it before
him. The hone was purchased and
put in use in 1853 and is still in prac-
tically perfect condition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
NATIONAL PROHIBITION
Gets SMILE OF FAVOR

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 14.-The
house judiciary committee today order
ed favorably reported the national pro-
h!bition amendment and the Borland
resolution ordering the federal trade
commission to investigate all angles
of living cost. The suffrage amend
nlent will be reported to the house for
action without committee recommen-
dGtion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
El BELL|NGER Is HELD
At POLICE STATION

Ed Bellinger, negro, was arrest
ed last night for lettering by the city
police. He is at the police station,
and it was stated that. reason had
been found to believe that the negro
was wanted in another county on a
very serious offense. The authorities
are being notified of the negro's deten-
tion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
Peace Note Reaches Madrid.

MADRID, Dec. 1.-THE German
peace note was received here this
morning, and soon thereafter King Al
fonson and Premier Romanones held
a lengthy conference. No announce
ment regarding the note has been given
out at the palace.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
HOLD TO WHAT We HAVE
IS THE IDEA Of HOUR

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. -14.-Predictiny
that the American manufacturer would
be able to compete on equal terms with
European manufacturers in the foreign
field after the war, Andrew ]. Peters
assistant secretary of the treasury.
spoke today before the Southern Com
norcial Congress. Our foreign trade
has reached heights hitherto un-
dreamed Of" he said, ITO hold 1t is
the paramount idea of the hour"
The cost of production In Europe by
reason OF war taxes would be much
higher than in the past, he said, Off
setting the advantages in the nature
of commercial agreements, gigantic
combinations and governmental as
sistance. which European manufactur-
ers would have.
Mr.. Peters declared the American
manufacturer would be further en-
couraged to make bold fight against
his competitors by the attitude Of the
United States government which was
eager to cooperate with him in the ex-
/ ransion of his foreign trade by pro-
Uding the necessary legislative ma
chinery to enable him to compete on
equal terms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
TEUTONS FINISH
up THEIR WORK
FOR WALLACH|A
(By Associated Press.)

Teutonic forces have completed oc-
cupation of all of the Rumanian prov
irce of Great Wallachia, between Bu-
charest and Tchernavoda, Berlin an
nounced early today.
The Germanic advance in that quar-
ter continues, says the report, with
Rumanian armies retreating rapidly
under unrelenting pressure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
NEW METHODIST PASTOR
HERE TO ASSUME DUTIES

Rev. Paul w. Ellis, pastor of the
First Methodist church for next year,
accompanied by his family, arrived
this afternoon from Savannah. They
were met at the depot and welcomed
by committee of the congregation.
Americus people generally will give
DR.. Ellis and family a cordial recep-
ton and wish for them much happi-
ness during their residence here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
GERMANY SAYS We
ARE ALL WRONG TOO

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1.-THE
German reply to the American protest
against Belgium deportations has been
received here. IT is understood the
note contends that the United States
has been inaccurately informed Of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
What Entente WnI nemand.

LONDON, Dec. 14.-The Entente ma
tions will require reparation for past
German actions and adequate security
against future breeches of the peace Of
Europe before making peace with the
Central Powers. Bonar Law, chancellor
of the exchequeF. told the house OF
commons today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
WORK ON METHODIST
PARSONAGE ABOUT FINISHED

The work on the First Methodist
parsonage, recently begun, is now fin
ished, and the residence is in readi-
ness for occupancy by the new pastor,
Rev. Paul w. Ellis, and family, who
arrived today from Savannah. Quite
an Improvement has been made in the
remodeling of the residence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14

purpose of the deportations ordered.
and declared such action by the Ger
man government was social neces
sity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
Peace Note Reaches Rome.

PARIS, Dec. 1.-THE Italian gov
ernment has received the German
peace note.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14
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: DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

Z The weather forecast for Amer
+" icus and vicinity follows:
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-14

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