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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
JSE(iG
M GIkz2z
CATCHES METER THIEF
WITH ELECTRICAL DEVICE

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct 31.-An cleo
trical device rugged up on a gas slot
meter to catch a thief who had been
robbing the meter at regular intervals
proved so successful that J. T. Gun
bingham of this city has decided to
elaborate the device and try it on
burglars.
The slot meter having become filled
with quarters, Cunningham set his
trap" and awaited developments. 1t
was not long before the alarm bell
rang and terrified yell was heard in
the back of the house, and Cunning
ham hurried out and found a negro
caught in the act.
He believes he can develop this am
ateur invention to the point where it
will not only sound a burglar alarm,
as do other devices now in use, but
will catch the burglar and hold him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
EXAMINATIONS FOR CERTIFIED
ACCOUNTS ON NOVEMBER 1916

ATLANTA, Ga, Get. 31.-That the
supply of certified public accountants
IN Georgia is insufficient to meet the
normal demands of business is the sin
gular fact disclosed by Joel Hunter,
Of this city, member of the Georgia
STATE Board OF Public Accountant Ex-
aminers, and chairman of that body,
who has just completed survey of the
state along this line.
This fact, declares Mr.. Hunter,
means that in no field are the oppor-
tunities for young men more promis
ing than in the field of public account
ing, and in this connection he calls
attention to the fact that the board
will give examinations in Atlanta on
November Is and 16.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
THO Women Run For Congress
In Western States November 7

NEW YORK, N. Y, October 81
Official lists of candidates of recog-
nized parties for the congressional and
state elections coincident with the
presidential voting on November
show that here will be at least two
women running for Congress and more
than two score women in the contest
for state offices, ranging from govern
or down.
In Montana Jeanette Rankin is the
regular Republican nominee for Con-
gress and in Colorado Hattie K How
ard is running on Progressive ticket
The Associated Press has just com
piled all of the state tickets from
every state in the Union and it ap-
pears from these lists that there are
exactly 46 women candidates for var
ious state offices. This figure may be
slightly reduced or increased by the
fact that some names which almost
certainly seem to be those of women
are in rare cases also names of men,
and it is possible that some women
have escaped Identification by the use
OF initials instead of their full name,
but the figures given, if not precise
are interesting, since they develop the
following facts:
Of the 46 women seeking state offic-
es the majority (24) are nominees of
the Socialist party.
Idaho is the only state in the United
States where woman is candidate
for governor, Annie E. Triploy, being
the Socialist nominee for chief execu-
tive there.
There are thirteen other states
throughout the country where women
are seeking state offices, namely, Ari-
IONA, Colorado, Connecticut, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, Rhode Island,
South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Illi-
nois, and Kansas.
In Washington there are two women
candidates, Prohibitionist and Social
list, for Office of Lieutenant-Go Governor,
and two women of the same parties for
State Treasurer.
In Connecticut, Rhode Island, Ari-
zcna, Colorado, and Kansas there are
women candidates for Secretary of
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]. ]. THOMPSON IS
DEAD IN MEXICO

News has been received in Ameri-
Gus of the sad death of J. J. Thomp-
son, which occurred in Mexico. Mr..
Thompson had been in declining
health for some time, but it was only
recently that his condition was known
to be critical by his relatives in Geor-
gia. Mr. Thompson was raised in
Lumpkin, Ga, and was the son of the
late J. ]. Thompson, who for many
years was a prominent merchant and
stock dealer of Lumpkin, and we'll
known throughout the state. Mr..
Thompson was married, and leaves a
wife and two children to mourn his
loss. Their home is in Stewart coun-
ty. 1t is understood that the burial
will take place at Thomaston, Ga, the
former home of his parents.
Mr.. Thompson was young man,
less than thirty years of age, and his
taking away in the prime of life, makes
the burden that much harder for his
grief-stricken ones He was we'll
known in Americas, where he visited
often, and everybody who knew him
liked him, and was his friend. The
sympathies of his friends are extended
to the bereaved family.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
HIS FRIEND HURTj|
He HELPED HIM
Injured Man Laughed When Sim.
pie Treatment Was Suggested,
But He Thanked His 4
Comrade Later. b

Once upon a time word came "a
Henry A. Voehl, of Plainfeld, N. J..
that close friend had been injured
and full of anxiety he visited the
afflicted man, who was suffering from
sprained ankle.
ut was SO bad that the leg had
turned black" said Mr.. Voehl In re-.
lating the story. 81 told him would
have him out in a week and he la.ghed
at me. But / took him bottle Of
Sloan's Liniment, that night he nut
some on and noticed the ankle felt bet
ter. l told him to use it every dav.
and in three days his ankle was practi.
cally well. In four days be was work
ing. He gladly admits that Sloan's
Iniment put him on his feet"
Sloan's Eminent can be obtained at
all drug stores, 25c., SOC. and S1.OO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
MUSIC STUDY CLUB
WITH MISS COBB.

The Music Study club will hold their
regular meeting Wednesday morning
at 1920 o'clock at the studio of Miss
Elizabeth Cobb, on Lee street. The
interesting program for this cultured
organization at their meeting is;
Reading-Mrs. Frank Harold.
Piano Solo, Pathetique Sonata-Miss
Mary Hawkes..
Records
(a) Faithful Johnnie. .Victrola
(b) Rondino Julia Culp) victrola
(c) Moonlight Sonata (Kreisler)-
Victrola (Orchestra.)
Reading
code to Beethoven" Sydney Lanier)
Mrs Daisy Gnosspelius.
Reading &.
Greatest Symphony Ever Written
Mrs. 1. ]. Kalmon.
Record.
Fifth Symphony, First and Second
Movements .Victrola (Orches-
Piano Duet
Pastorale Symphony-Miss Sallie
Johnson and Miss Mary Hawkes..
Current Topics-Miss Louise Chap
man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31

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OctOber-and the parting of the ways!
The backward path runs to the heart
of June
And still is vocal with unspoken rune
OF greening sod and fruited field,
We hear it yet in faint occasional
AS moves the year to it's confessional
Close to the altar steps of God.
The trail ahead runs down the glow
ing way
That autumns torch has fired. And
pilgrim lure
OF lifted pack and staff that's strong
and sure
Turks at each turn along the road.
And re walk forth beneath the paling
skies
With searching vision and far-seeing
eyes
And ask if we have found the end.
High priestess, robed and crowned, Oc-
tober stands,
Her breast gold-ribbed and her white
arms bare,
And makes burnt sacrifice in which we
share,
For every burning bush" along the
hedge
Is wayside altar, flaming to the skies,
And there we offer, with uplifted eyes,
Oblation of our baser selves
And burn the dross to incense of the
soul.
Sara Beaumont Kennedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
AMER!CUs SHOWS
ALCAZAR THEATRE.

Tuesday.
Metro, "Life's Shadows" Five acts.
Wednesday.
Triangle, 1.-THE Apostle of Venge-
ance." Five acts. THE Walters Ball,
Keystone.
Thursday.
Paramount, THE Woman in the
Case"
Friday.
Blue Ribbon, "The Suspect" Five
acts; peg o. The Ring" Chapter l.
Saturday.
Triangle, "The Wild Girl of the
Sierras." Five acts. His Wild Oats.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31

State. Various other officers, princi-
pally as trustees of state universities,
or superintendent of public instruc-
ton, are those for which women have
been named. In only one or two rare
instances does it appear that the wo-
men candidates are now holding the
office for which they seek election.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
ALL SAINTS DAY AT
CALVARY CHURCH.

Tomorrow, November LIST, being the
Feast Of All Saints, there will be a
celebration of the Holy Communion in
Calvary church at 1900 a. m.
There will be meeting of the vestry
at 1880 p. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
EPWORTH LEAGUE OF FIRST
METHODIST MEETS TONIGHT

The regular Epworth League of First
Methodist church will hold its regu-
lar meeting tonight, beginning at 1900
o'clock, instead of 1880 o'clock, as
heretofore. Especial attention is di-
rected to the change of hour for be-
ginning, and cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all to attend these services.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
W. C. I. U. MEETING
AT MRS. CHAMBLISS.'

The Americas chapter of the w. G.
T. U. is meeting this afternoon with
Mrs. Charles Chambliss, at her resi-
dence on Barlow street. The occas-
lens are always of interest, and the
ladies of the organization arc at work
on the vital question on watch their
labors are builded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
METHODIST MISSION BOARD
MEETS 1880 O'CLOCK TONIGHT

-lHAI . sUV y NHUOA IONAUHI
There will be an important meeting
of the Board of Missions of First
Methodist church tonight, beginning at
1880 o'clock. Members of the board
are urgently requested to attend, as
matters of interest vitality affecting
the activities of the mission board are
to be considered and acted upon.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31

Berryhill and C. E. Little of Lee Coun-
ty, said State, shows the following
facts, to-wit:
First.
The petitioners desire for them
selves and associates to be incorporat-
ed as a fraternal organization and
social order under the name and style
Of the National Home Protection.
Second.
That the terms which petitioners
ask to be Incorporated is for twenty
years, with the privilege of renewal
at the end of that time.
Third.
That said corporation has no cap
ital stock, its organization is for the
PURPOSE of the protection of its mem
bers and social in it's character.
Fourth.
That the object of said corporation
is the protection of its members pay
ing sick benefit; the burial of the
dead and such other acts Of benevol-
ence as may come within its sphere
of operation.
Fifth.
The government bodies of said ord
er shall be a President; Vice Presi-
dent and Secretary and Treasurer and
such other officers as may be created
by the Bylaws for carrying into
effect the aim and object of the associ-
alton.
Sixth.
Petitioners desire for themselves
and their legal successors the right to-
make contracts and to be contracted
with; to sue and be sued; to answer
and to be answered unto, in all the
courts of law and equity in this state.
Seventh.
The principal Office of said corpora
ton shall be in the town of DeSoto,
Ca. said County.
Eighth.
Petitioners desire the right for
themselves and their successors to
make purchases of real and personal
property, not for profit, but for pro-
noting the general design of said
order.
Ninth.
Petitioners desire the privilege of
making a Constitution, bylaws, rules
and regulations consistent with the
laws Of Georgia for the government of
said order and all persons under its
authority and for the management and
conduct of its officers.
Tenth.
Petitioners desire to have and use a
common seal and receiving donations
by gift and will
Wherefore petitioners pray to be in
cCrporated under the name and style
as aforesaid, with the powers, priv
ileges and immunities herein set forth,
and as are now, or may hereafter be
allowed such corporation under the
laws of Georgia.
ZACH CHILDERS,
Petitioners Attorney.
Filed in Office Oct. Both, 1916
H. E. ALLEN,
Clerk Sup. Court.
GEORGIA-Sumter County.
/, H. E. Allen, Clerk of the Superior
Court in and for said County, do here
by certify that the above is true and
correct copy of the application for
charter filed in my Office by National
H,me Protection" Given under my
hand and seal Of said court this, the
Both day of October, 1916.
H. E. ALLEN,
Clerk Superior Court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
OPERA HOUSE.

TueSday-"Race Suicide"
Thursday The Traffic Cop"
Friday Billie Burke in Gloria's Ro,
nance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
Whenever You Seed a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
we'll known tonic properties of QUIN-
me and IRON. soc. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
Application for Charter.

GEORGIA-Sumter County.
To the Superior Court of Said County
The petition of Nelson Tally; Rias
Carter; e. H. Bryant; s. L. Browken
Willie Milledge; Ben Sneed; Henry
Berryhill and G. E. Little of Lee Coun.
ty, said State, shows the following
facts, to-wit:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-31
SOCIETY NEWS
OCTOBER.

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The sun., 1916-10-10
GREECE AGAIN DoDGES WAR.
New Premier VIII Try TO Conciliats
the Al1iea.

ATHENS, Oct. 9.-Greece's new Cabinet
will try to conci!iate the Allies, but the
new Premier. Prof. Spyridon 7. Lam
bros. gives no encouragement to those
who wish Greece TO declare war upon
Bulgaria,
The Minister'S OF War and OF the
Interior are required 10 do all they can
TO compose the differences with the AL
lies, and rot to create new differences
They will furnish guarantees not to
create more anomalies" said the new
Premier. who adds that the Cabinet will
ne "entirely free OF existing political
currents" one or two other university
professors probably will he members,
II ls stated officially that all the
Allies demands have been complied with
except that German horn Greek subjects
be expelled. The Greek Government con-
siders this would violate the funda-
mental laws OF Greece. but the ALLIES
point out that these persons are subject
to military service in Germany. Nego-
t!ations are deadlocked.
Ex-Premier Ncnize,os had arranged
to leave crete for Samos aboard the
Greek steamer Atromitos. but at the
last moment embarked on the Hesperia.
The Atroinitos was pursued by n Ger
man submarine. but allied destroyere
drove II away. From Samos NJ. Venize.
los will proceed TO Chios and Mytilcne.
The sun., 1916-10-10
GERARD REACHES HOME TO-DAY
City Reception Committee 10 Greet
Ambassador Early.

Members Of the reception committee
to Ambassador James W. Gerard, headed
by Oscar :. Straus. will meet at 80
his morning at Pier a. and go down
TO Quarantine In the police boat Patrol.
where they will meet the steamship
Frederick VIII.
The ambassador will be taken In the
police boat to Pier A, where waiting
automobiles and a police escort will con-
vey him and the eighty-four member
OF the committee to the City Hall. In
the absence Of Mayor Mitchell. acting
Mayor Bowling will deliver a speech Of
welcome. MIR. Straus will also make an
address. A subcommittee has been ap-
pointed by Mr.. Straus with power to
carry out any other plans which may
be made after the ambassadors return.
The question OF a banquet or luncheon
has been discussed and In the event Of
a public reception the great hall Of the
City College has been offered. Members
Of the subcommittee are A. Barton Hep
burn, Isaac N. Seligman. Judge Francis
X. Pendleton. Bernard Baruch. James A.
Foley. Carl l.. Schurz. Charles Il. Alex
ander, Don Seitz. James Byrne and
James Speyer.
The sun., 1916-10-10
FURIOUS BATTLE Is
RAGING IN VOLHYNIA
Russians Hammer Their WAY
Into Teut0n Lines Guard
ing KOvel Fortress.

-
' w '-H' ir'sh'iu' cos' th'
RUSSIANS have pushed forward their lires
n few hundred Yards nearer TO K,vel
and I.mh.r. ,,. NJ. con. ~
wa" o""e " re"o'
So 'epor'S' r'sh'ihs OF EXTRAORDINARY
stuooornness continues at two points on
the eastern front. In which th. y.ir. mr.,
p,...vr.a ,v ,.., -
w- " =" 'i'e" ~ ny saros
The sun., 1916-10-10
ROFRANO SELECTS
SEVEN FOR HIS JURY
Alleged Inspirer Of Giamari's
Murder Is Placed
on Trial.

Seven jurors were selected yesterday
to near the story Of the political feud
Of the Second district. which will be
told at the trial Of Michael A. Rofrano.
lawyer and political opponent of former
Sheriff Tom Foley. on trial before JUS
tice Weeks In the Criminal Branch OF
the Supreme Court on a charge OF caus-
ing the murder Of Michael Giamari, one
Of Foley's li~eutenants.<
The Jurors were selected with more
speed than had been anticipated, only a
small portion Of the special panel Of
$50 talesmen having been examined when
court adjourned till this morning. Al
though nearly all the talesmen said they
were more or less familiar with the
case because Of the wide publicity 1t
attained at the time OF Rofrano's dis
appearance. and his equally sudden re-
turn, few claimed prejudice. II was
noticeable that any talesmen with polit-
ical afillation were quickly excused.
Rofrano sat between his attorney.
Martin w. Llttleton. and A. G. Wylie.
assistant counsel. while his brother,
James Rofrano. and his law partners
sat opposite. Rofrano seemed at ease
and consulted with Mr.. Littleton as the
examination OF ZACH talesman was con-
cluded. At the end OF the day he was
asked II he liked the jury so far. and
said:
81 ought to. I picked them"
Directly back Of Rofrano. at one Of
the reporters tables. Al Giamari.
brother OF the murdered man. sat for a
time with his eyes fixed unswervingly
on Rofrano's back. His eyes were red
behind his spectacles. and half shut.
The sun., 1916-10-10
SAKATANI MAY JOIN
TERAUCHI CABINET
japanese Who Insists on Re-
peal Of California Law to
Get Offer Of Portfolio.

TOXIC. oct. e.-Premier Terauchi's
Cabinet In as follows: Premier and Tenn.
porary Finance Minister. Gen. Terauchi
Home. Shimpei Goto. Army. Kenich'
Oshima Navy. Tomosaburo Kato Jus
tice. Itasu Matsumuro Agriculture and
Commerce. Kiyoshi Nakashoji Commu
nications. Kenjiro Den. Premier Terau-
chi will act as Foreign Minister pending
the arrival of Viscount Ichlro Motono,
japanese Ambassador to Russia. who
has accepted the portfolio.
The well informed Hochi Shin bun
says the post of Minister OF Finance
will be offered to Baron Sakatani. for
mer Finance Minister. on his return
from the United STATES.
Announcement, OF the composition of
the Cabinet caused heavy declines OF the
Toxic and Osaka stock markets.
Commenting or reports OF apprehen-
sion in other countries that the new
Ministry will be aggressive in diplomatic
and military affairs. the Asdht Shimbu
insists that the American and Chinese
people should understand the Cabinet
does not represent the will OF the nation.
Baron Shibusawa. president Of the Amer
i~can-Japanese Association. Is quoted as
having said that a change In the Minis
try involving the formation OF "A nom
party Cabinet vas unfortunate. lie
urged the Premier to reject any idea OF
militarism which nigh cause uneasiness
In America and hin n inJure the
diplomatic progress of Japan.
Baron Sakatani. one OF Japan's fore
most economists and n delegate to the
economic conference OF the Entente Allies
In Paris. has been In this country for
several weeks. He was quoted In a
recent interview as saying that II was
a matter of Justice and necessity" 10
repeal American laws regarded by the
Japanese as discriminating against them.
The sun., 1916-10-10
The French NepOrt.
ITALIANS WIN NIGHT BATTLE.
Drive Austrians Dow steep slopes
Of Monte Busa Alta.

ROME, Oct. ?-Italian troops in the
Trentino turned defeat into victory In
an all night battle Saturday. the War
Office announces. After the right wing
had been forced back the arrival OF re-
endorsements enabled the Italians 10
drive the Austr!ans back down the steep
mountain slopes. The official statement
announces that Austrian artillery Is
very active on the whole front. 1t sa.s
In the mountain region between the
Avisio n Vanol Cismon valleys there
have been attacks and counter at
tacks, all preceded IND supported by
extremely violent bombardments. On
saturday evening the enemy success.
fully attacked our positions on Gard!-
nal and Busa Alta, During the night
they made a further violent attack
on Peak 2+56, forcing our right wing
TO fall back IA short distance. As soon,
however. a. reenforcements arrived
Sunday morning. our troops. with the
support OF accurate artillery fire. drove
the enemy out once more and mas ed
them down the precipitous slopes OF
Busa Alta, INJECTING very heavy
losses.
The sun., 1916-10-10
GRAVES ON STREET WILL STAY,
Court Orders Borough Chief Con-
molly Not to Cut Fence Down.

Supreme Court Justice Kelby In Long
Island City issued a temporary %injunc-
tion yesterday restraining Borough
President Connolly OF Queens from cut
ting down the iron picket fence Of the
Lutheran Cemetery, Ten days ago the
Corporation Counsel notified Mr.. Con-
molly that the picket fence cut of Way
land avenue at the junction of Mount
Ollvet and Juniper avenues. In Middle
Village. The street Ii owned by the
city. so Connolly ordered the cemetery
officials to m ov the fence.
In securing the temporary Injunction
the cemetery officials represented that
the street where 1t runs through the
cemetery had never been dedicated to
the public. and that the cemetery ac-
quired tho title to (. In 1903. II was
represented that 1900 bodies are In
TERED there and that mausoleums, tombs
and vaults worth 100000 have been
erectsd
The sun., 1916-10-10
TWO PRISONERS MISSING.
May Have Escaped by I'm ming
From Riker's Island.

Two Riker's Island prisoners were
missing at $3.50 roll call yesterday
morning. The penitentiary officials be-
lieve that they either swan to Man
haitian or are hiding on the island. No
BOAT Is missing.
The men are Joseph Sa wage. 10. Of EGO
Franklin street, Brooklyn. and John
bennett. 81, who gave a fictitious address.
Savage was sentenced for unlawful
entry and Demett for burglary. Both
were sentenced to from six months TO
three years.
The sun., 1916-10-10
BULGARS WEAKER.
,"ntinu~ 10 Fsll Back At Both Enls
of Macedonia Line,

IuNDoN. oct. 9,-Bulgar resistance Is
rowing weaker on both wings of the
40 mile battle line in Macedonia. Serb
''""ps IN the west and British In the
east have forced the troops Of Car
ferdinand to retreat before them and
'tye won important successes.
The Serbs. in force, have cut their
way across the River Cerna at two
points, according to Athens dispatches,
the accuracy OF which Is admitted by
'N' ';"rman official statement from Ber.
'n breaking down the strong defence
soc hhigars made at Skochivir, the
"''lAns captured the village and with
20" l'ulsars' The invigorated Serbian
Nurtstir.
'',r b'tish have pushed forward.
=, uShing aside weak Bulgar opposition.
The sun., 1916-10-10
MONTHS AIR LOSSES HIGH.
Berlin says 3 Allied Acceptance
Were Put Out of Action,

BERLIN. Oct. 9-The French and Brit
ish lost 1870 ~aeropianes last month on
the western front. as compared with 81
lost by the Germans. according to a
War ONCE statement, which says:
I'VE lost in September 20 %aeroplanes
In aerial battles. one machine IL miss
ing. French and British losses amount
TO 81 in aerial battles. 26 shot down
from earth and 7 which landed ,nvolun-
tarily within our lines. OF his total
those brought down within our lines
and within those OF the enemy were
about equal In number"