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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-09-16
Didn't Need Much.

sTs he in every way eligibleY
NEARLY so. AL he needs Is a d.
vorce from his present wife"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-09-16
Natural surmise.

Natural Surmise.
Dear me! What is that awful
noise? Is it a new freak auto horn?"
NO, I think 1t is Charlse Cashley's
new sport skirt"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-09-16

Russian is to be taught in English
schools
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-09-16

Mixing Comparisons.
Don't you think that Jones would
be a good one for our best mang'
ooh, I know a better"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-09-16
Cheaper?

Spray materiaI Is cheaper than Fruit.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-09-16
SPOTTED BUR CLOVER PLANT.

zion apparently has often been the
cause of failure in establishing bur
clover crops, especially when hnlled
seed was sown. Usually when seed
is sown in the bur there are enough
bacteria in the dust on the bufs to
insure incubation. It is desirable.
however, in planting bur clover for
the first time. that farmers do not &c
to the expense of purchasing a large
quantity of seed, but that they plant a
comparatively small area, inoculatina
the soil either by the soil-transfel
method or. in the absence of inoculat.
ed soil, by the use of pure cultures.
When once a patch of bur clover has
been grown successfully on a farm
the whole farm a easily be inoculat.
ed by scattering soil from the places
where the bur clover grew successful.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-09-16
Certuin-teed
Roofing

takes its place in the sun" and holds il longer
than other similar roofing, because il IS made
OF the very best quality roofing felt, thoroughly
saturated with the correct blend of soft asphalts,
and coated with a blend Of harder asphalts.
This outer coating keeps the inner sataration
soft, and prevents the drying out process so
destructive to the ordinary roof.
The blend Of asphalts used by The General"
is the result, of long experience. 1t produces
q roo6ng more pliable than those which have
less saturation, and which are, therefore,
harder and drier.
AT each of the Generals big mills. expert
chemists are constantly employed to refine,
test and blend the asphalts used; also to expert
mentor possible Improvements. Their constant
cndeavor is to make the best roofing still better.
The quality of CERTA -TEED is such that
II is guaranteed for 5, 10 or Is years, according
to thickness Il, Tor 3 ply. Experience proves
that it lasts longer. Behind this guarantee is the
responsibility of the worlds largest manufac-
turer Of r~oofngs and building papers.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-09-16

General Roofing Manufacturing Company
Worlds Largest Manufactuyer Of Roofnss and Building Papers
New Yorkc City Chicago Philadelphia sELess Bo.ssn Csvslasa
fEsshssh Dszs, sn Es.neiseo e. Aassks Anssaiss eassa.d
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
TROOPS
CO DOWN WHEN
SUBMARINE HITS

There was artillery fighting in the
vicinity of Avacourt, Thiaumont ana
Chapitre and Fumin woods, on the Yer
dun front last night. says today's first
French official statement. There were
no infantry attacks at any point along
this line.
A London news agency dispatch says
the German battle cruiser Derflinger
sank while being towed to Wilhelms-
haven after the recent North Sea bat
tie with the British feet. The dispatch
quotes arrived from Amsterdam and
Berlin in support of its assertion that
the Derfinger went down.
The British admiralty announced the
Derilinger was believed to have been
sunk Immediately following the battle,
but the statement was denied by the
German admiralty, as was also the loss
of the battle cruiser Lutzow, since adj
mitted by Berlin officials to have gone
to the bottom during the engagement.
The Norwegian steamer Erkendal
ard Swedish banrk Heidi, are reported
sunk in the North Sea Saturday. Both
vessels struck. floating mines.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
COUNTY BOARD IN
MAKE
KNOWN DECISION

County Warden Henry Christian
vas absolved of any blame; Guard ].
+ Durant was criticised and his dis
charge was ratified, and Foreman J.
M. Mozo was censured, by the board
OF county commissioners late Satur-
day afternoon after an investigation
was held by the commissioners con-
corning the escape of four white con-
victs several weeks ago from the
county convict camp.
The entire board was present for
the hearing. Judge R. L. Maynard, the
county attorney examined the
witnesses who were sworn. Court
Stenographer Thad Glover took the
testimony for record.
The witnesses included guards and
one white trusty convict. 1t was
found that two of the convicts who
escaped were not attached to the gang
chain and that Kaylor was only par
TALLY tied to the chain. The commits
sioners found that gross carelessness
and negligence in the duties of Guard
Durant, who was discharged shortly
after the escapes by the county war
den. Foreman Mozo was censured be-
cause of being directly in charge of
the camp and not seeing the guard
performed his duties.
Warden Christian was freed of any
blame in the findings of the commits
sioners.
The hearing consumed a greater
portion of Saturday afternoon in the
county commissioners offices in the
court house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
AMER|CUs LOSES IN
CONVENTION FIGHT

MACON, Ga, June 10.-After three
days of successful meetings the forty
eighth annual session of the Georgia
State Dental association came to a
close here today with the election of
officers for the coming year. The meet
imgs have been declared among the
most beneficial of the large number
neld by the association. Thirty-two
new dentists were admitted to mem
hershiE today. The total number in
the association is now approximately
two hundred and fifty A large portion
OF the members attended the conven-
tion. Brunswick was chosen as the
next meeting place. Invitations were
extended the body by Brunswick, At
lanta and Americus. The next meet
iLg will be held in June, 1917.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
.AMER|CUS LODGE
B. P. D. {. HONOR
FLAG DAY, JUNE n

The Americus Lodge, No. 752, Benev-
olent Protective Order Elks, win COM
memorate Flag Day, June 14th, with
Appropriate exercises at the Americus.
High school auditorium Wednesday ev-
ening, at O'clock.
Flag Day was originally suggested
for a national occasion by the exalted
ruler of the New York Lodge, No. 1..B.
2, o. E., and it was through deference
to his suggestions that President
wilson issued a proclamation setting
aside June 14th, as the occasion Of
Flag Day.
A chorus composed of Mrs. Joe John
son, Mrs. ]. w. Harris, Jr., Mrs, /. J.
kalmon, Mrs. e. w. Tullis, Mrs. Mary
Kate Heys, Miss Mitch Payne, o. M.
Physioc Joe Bryan, j. w. L Daniel.
viii render music at the exercises.
An interesting program has been ar
ranged, which is.
Music, Star spangled Banner" by
Chorus.
Introductory Exercises - Exalted
Ruler Rees H. Horton and officers.
Prayer-Chaplain.
Song, Columbia, The Gem Of The
Ocean," by Chorus.
Flag Record--Edwin L. Murray.
Altar Service-Esquire and officers.
Song. "Auld Lang syne," 0ficersr
Members and Chorus
Elk's Tribute to the Flag. e. Fl. Hy.
man.
Music, Southern Airs, by Chorus.
Maryland" MY Old Kentucky
Home and Dixie Chorus.
Recitation, by Miss Susie stallings.
Patriotic Address Il. A. Nisbet.
Song, America by Chorus ana
Audience.
A special invitation is extended the
United Confederate Veterans, the
Sens of Veterans, the Daughters of the
Confederacy, and every patriotic order
in Americus. A cordial invitation is
extended the public to attend the ex-
ercises.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
BAUX|TE MINE NEAR
ANDERSONv|LLE IS
VALUABLE DEPOSIT

Up near Andersonville is a mine,
not a gold mine, but almost as good
it's a bauxite mine, and one of the
largest in the country. 1t is managed
by J. H. Harris, and owned by the
Republic Mining company, corpora
tion that has mines in every section
of the United States. To follow ton
of bauxite as it goes through every
process of development is like watch
ing wonderful bridge assemble from
a mass of tangled frame work to COM
pletion of a masterpiece of construct
ed work.
In its first stage, to the eye not
expert. bauxite seems to be just plain,
eyery day. ordinary sand, but it's not
by any means. 1t is mineral, and is
valued at from six to twelve dollars a
ton. Immediately after being mined
il is passed through a large sitter
and prepared for the dryer" After
being sifted it is placed on cars of a
tram road operated by the company
an dsent quickly to the dryer, where
it is prepared for shipment. And the
last process of its quick development
is in shipping. The Republic Mining
company owns and operates a large
motor truck to carry the product to
Apdersonyille, where it is sent to all
corners of the United States.
Working in the mine at Anderson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
FIRST FARMERS
INSTITUTE HERE.
FRIDAY, JUNE 80.

A Farmer Institute is to be held in
Sumter county on Friday, June Both.
College experts are to be present and
tell how to build up the fertility of the
soils of this county through diversifi-
cation methods of farming, and how to
engage profitably in other lines of
farming than raising cotton. Advance
announcements sent out from the State
College of Agriculture at Athens, state
that these addresses will be plain,
practical, helpful, and will be con-
cerned more with telling what has been
done than what anybody thinks may be
done.
The experts will welcome inquiries
and will be glad to confer with farmers
about their problems. They will be
ere for one day. The meeting place
will be designated in next weeks is
Sue. The speakers who are scheduled
to speak are, Professor Guy r. Jones,
F H. Dennis and J. G. oliver.
Farmers of this region will doubtless
welcome this opportunity to obtain the
cry best agricultural information from
high men who not only have broad
fund of information but who have
definate data on Georgia conditions
which has been worked out in expert
ments in this state. How 10 improve
sells, how to grow crops for this pur-
tpose, how to start in livestock, poultry,
trucking, ETC., will be discussed.
Let the farmers of this region show
their progressiveness by turning out to
the institute and getting all the infor-
nation possible from these experts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
WHITE MAN KILLED
IN WORTH COUNTY

SYLVESTER, Ga, June 10.-Sam
Collins, a white man employed at Sim
erly's saw mill, about nine miles from
here, was killed almost instantly this
morning when he was struck on the
head with canthook in the hands of IA
fellow employe, W. H. johnson.
The trouble is said to nave arisen
over some slight injury Johnson is
said to have received while at work
with Collins, and which Johnson
claimed was due to the negligence OF
Collins.
Johnson was brought to Sylvester
Immediately, and is now lodged in
the county Jail here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11

vile are forty-eight negroes, who
are kept on the job from sunrise to
sunset Employed to handle the baux-
ite after it has been prepared for
shipment are twelve men. One four
ton truck and nine mules carry the
product to Andersonville, and one
thousand yards of rail are used to get
the bauxite from the mine to the
dryer The manager of the mines. r.
Harris, stated that forty-fiye tons are
handled daily, and that thirty thous
and tons had been sold since the mine
was started two years ago.
The bauxite is in a five foot strata,
but prospecting has not progressed
enough for it to be definitely determ-
ined just how many tons remain un-
mined,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
MOOserS Took Recess.

AUDITORIUM, Chicago, June TO-
The Progressives nominated Roose-
velt by acclamation amid wild demon
strations. Chairman Robins was an
nouncing the result when the Repub-
lican action was flashed to the con-
vention They took a recess until 3
o'clock
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
GRAND JURY MAY
TAKE RECESS FOR
FURTHER WORKS

The Sumter county grand jury con-
vened for the May term of Sumter su-
perior court will meet Monday morn
ing at o'clock after a recess of one
week taken last Monday. 1t is very
likely that the body will take another
recess Monday afternoon and it is not
expected that they will have suffici-
entity completed their work to ad-
journ.
The various committees have been
hard at work ON their reports to the
grand jury, and these will further be
Incorporated in the general present
ments of the body. 1t is reported that
other matters have arisen which have
come to the attention of the grand
jury which will necessitate further
work and time.
The long session of the grand jury
is not delaying the court nor the cal
eLdar of Judge z. A. Littlejohn on
the Southwestern circuit, as this is
the last court held on the spring
rounds.
At least three Of the members
Foreman T. M. Furlow, Neon Buehan-
an and J. A. Davenport expect to elave
early Tuesday morning for Atlanta
where they will attend the Georgia
Sunday School convention.
The present grand jury has worked
industriously and valiantly and on
every phase of the business brought
to it's attention and they intend to
work without interruption until busi-
ness has been brought 10 the point
where they can adjourn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
HEIRS PETITION
ORDINARY HAVE.
WILL PR0BATED

The heirs of the estate of Mrs. Eliz-
abeth J. Eldridge, who died several
months ago at the home of her
nephew, ]. j. Wilson, near Leslie, have
petitioned Captain John A. Cobb, ord
fnary of Sumter county, to order the
executors of the estate to present the
will for probating in solemn form.
The order was presented Captain Cobb
Saturday afternoon by ten attorneys
of the heirs, Shipp and Sheppard
The petition asks that the executors
appear at the regular July term of the
court of ordinary which is the first
Monday, and the necessary legal sum
mons will be issued by Captain Cobb.
The petition of the heirs recite a
series of interesting allegations which
are expected to lend much interest to
the hearing in the court of ordinary.
The executors of the state are J. J.
Wilson, F. A. Wilson, and G. s.
Pryor. T. NJ Furlow who was named
as an executor in the will already
probated, refused to serve as one of
the executors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
HEARING BEFORE.
COMMISSION FOR.
INCREASE RATES

The petition for an increase to be
allowed on the rates for electricity OF
the Americus Public Service Co., will
be heard before the Railroad Commits
sion in Atlanta, June 18th. This is
the date set after the postponement at
tie hearing.
w. A. Dodson will attend the char
ing as representative of the parties
opposing the rates, while R. L. May
nard will represent the Public Service
Company. 1t is likely that Lee Allen,
DR.. w. S. Prather, Prof. ]. E. Mathis
will attend the hearing.
1t is said on reliable authority that
three offers have already been made
fer buying the public service company
by foreign capital in the event that the
commission turns down the request fo~
all increase in rates.
1t is reported that Attorney Dodson
will urge three points before the Rail
road Commission at the hearing in op-
position to the raise in rates. One is
that the law does not vest the commits
sion with the right and power to al
low an increase in rates in order to
fulfill contract when the concern it
self is paying a reasonable interest on
its investment and the bonds. This
point will be strongly urged by MIR.
Dodson. Another is that the Mayor and
City Council could not enter into a
contract to bind succeeding officials of
the city, and because of this, the con-
tract is not ironclad. Mr.. Dodson will
urge that the showing made by the
company now is lust, fair and equit-
able" and that no further increase
should be allowed in order to complete
a contract which exceeds the rights of
the makers and the authority of the
commission to grant.
1t is likely that large delegation
of people interested in the outcome OF
the hearing will appear before the
commission, if not to take part active.
ly, at least as interested spectators.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
HUGHES IS NAMED BY REPUBLICANS;
ACCEPTS; RESIGNS FROM HIGHEST
COUR T IN LAND TO ENTER RACE

w. Perkins. When Perkins concluded
urging the convention to abide by
Roosevelt's request the delegates ac-
quicised with shouts that's right,
that's right"
Previous to the meeting Of the con-
vention the state chairman met in a
stormy session during which it was
voted to request the convention to de-
lay actions until the Republicans had
an opportunity to consider Roosevelt's
suggestion.
The report of the conference COM
mittee said that the Republicans sug-
gested Hughes at meeting last night
and this morning
When Chairman Robins called the
convention to order at 10:41 a. M, he
said. eve are about to do what we
came to Chicago to do" Then Secre
tary Davis explained the parliamen-
tary situation, telling the delegates
hcw to make the namination unan-
imoUs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
Lodge, of Massachusetts, as COM
promise candidate upon whom the Re-
buplicans and Progressives could un-
ita
PrOgressives Halted.

AUDITORIUM, Chicago, June TO-
Tie progressive convention met this
morning with the prospect of the i'm
mediate nomination of Roosevelt, but
this was changed when the report OF
the committee named to confer with
tie republicans and telegram from
Roosevelt suggesting Lodge as a COM
promise candidate was read by George
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11

WASHINGTON, ID. C., June 1O.-
Justice Charles E. Hughes, the Repub-
lican nominee, wired Chairman Hard
ing, of the Republican national con-
ventiOn, formally accepting the Repub-
lican presidential nomination and at
the same time announced that Justice
Hughes had resigned from the bench
of the supreme court of the United
States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
FRANK G. Oliver TO START
MONDAY FOR Los ANGELES

Frank G. Oliver, past eminent COM
mander of DeMolay Commandery,
knights Templar, will leave Americus
Monday night for Los Angeles, Cal. He
goes to the California city as the off,
cial representative of Americus
Knights Templar, and will spend sew
eral weeks in the West before return
ing home. At Atlanta, Mr. Oliver will
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11

AUDITORIUM, Chicago, June TO-
Theodore Roosevelt was nominated by
accIamation by the Progressives.
John M. Parker, of Louisiana, was
nominated for vice presidency, and will
make the race as Roosevelt's running
mate. He was once a candidate for
governor in his native state, being de-
feated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
FORMER CHIEF ].
|. BEAVERS AGAIN
IS FOUND GUILTY

ATLANTA. Ca, June 1O.-The At
lanta police commission by unanim-
Gus vote this afternoon for the second
time found James L.. Beavers, former
chief Of police Of Atlanta, guilty OF
iasubordination and by unanimous
vote decided to discharge him from the
fcrce.
The charge of inefEiciency and 9TH
ers were ignored in their decision BY
the commissioners. The body deIib-
Grated for exactly one hour, the eyi-
.dence having been closed at 2:A5i
o'clock.
Counsel for Beavers at once served
notice that another appeal would be
filled next week It will be in the
nature of an appeal by certiorari to
Fulton superior court. The same
course was pursued after Beavers was
found guilty of the same charge last
August.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
Repubs. Sit Steady.

COLISEUM, June 10.--John Nc
Grath, Roosevelt's secretary, appeared
on the platform at the Republican
convention. Chairman Harding ask
ed what it meant, and it was said 1--WE
are going to get together" McGrath
was to present a telegram to the con
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
Teddy Names Lodge.

OYSTER BAY, June 10.-Theodore
Roosevelt sent telegram to the Pro-
gressive convention this morning sug-
gesting the name of Henry Cabot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11

WASHINGTON, June 1O.-News-
paper men brought Justice Hughes the
first news of the nomination. He was
silent. His secretary stated that he
would probably issue statement at
3 o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
Teddy Declines to Talk.

OYSTER BAY, June 10.-Roosevelt
declined to comment on his nomina-
ton and the action of the Republicans.
His friends expect him to accept.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
Italian Transport Sunk.

ROME, June 10-The Italian trans
port Principe Umberta, has been tor
pedoed and sunk by an Austrian sub
marine in the Adriatic. A large num-
ber of soldiers were lost when the
transport went down, the admiralty re-
port says.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11

board a special train chartered by
the Georgia delegation to the Grand
Commandery OF the United States, 60
ing through to the California city
without change.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
Hughes is Nominated.

COLISEUM Chicago, June TO-
Justice Charles E. Hughes was nomin-
ate. ny the Republicans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-11
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