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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-17
''FreCkIeS'' at
Lyric Theatre
Friday Evening

An attraction which should cause
more than the usual desire to see a
D ay, is Neil Twomey's dramatization
OF Gene Stratton Porter's widely
read story Freckles, which will be
the attraction at the Lyric theater on
Friday, February IS. When 1t is
considered that this fascinating story
of Indiana's great swamp country.
The Limberlost, has had more than
a mi lion readers there is no wonder
that the drama is causing far more
than the ordinary attention. Where
book contains the vital requisites
for Naturalization, the play is always
Of more interest than TIE story, be-
cause the imagination is not taxed
and the characters are living, breath
ing ones.
Those who have read FreclSles, will
understand the possibilities for a
drama of far more than ordinary
strength in action, and environment.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-17
THE ONLY SONG THAT
ALWAYS GETS APPLAUSE

1t is natural that the song OF
pixie" should be popular in the
South, but in the North also 1t gains
applause over any other air. In the
Womans Home Companion for
March a writer says:
"At a recent exhibition of the
Clansman in Los Angeles people
cheered to the echo while the orches-
ira played Dixie, and those same peo-
pie sat absolutely still while the or
chestra played America, The Star
Spangled Banner, and Yankee Doodle
those dear Old songs that stirred the
soul of my father, who fought for
his country in the civil war and my
brother who fought in the Spanish
American war. do not object 10
Dixie. | love 1t myself. But Dixie
is decidedly Southern and not Ma
tional."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-17
Record Increased
Sugar Exports
The War Conditions Cause Heavy
Shipments Of Refined Sugar
to European Countries

As result of the European war
refined sugar, of which in normal
years little was sold to foreign buy
ers, became in 1915 an important
factor in swelling the export trade
of the United States adequate sup
plies from former sources, England,
France and other countries in Eur
ope found it necessary to purchase
large quantities Of refined sugar in
the United States during the past
twelve months to provide for their
requirements.
Estimates made at the close of the
past year indicate that the volume
Of refined sugar exported was about
100000 long tons, and had valua-
ton exceeding. $40,O0O,0O0. The
shipment OF this large amount of
sugar represents an increase of 1900
per cent over the normal volume of
the country's refined sugar exports.
Prior to the war exports of re-
fined sugar for the previous decade
averaged less than 10000 tons a
year and had an average valuation
Of less than 100000. rhis norm-
al yearly average of refined sugar
exports was approximately equalled
In one week Of December. reports
from the New York Customs House
showing that for the week ending De-
cember 25, the exports Of refined SUI
gar amounted to over 22,321 long
tons valued at $2,5OO,OOO. over nine
ty per cent of these shipments went
to England and France.
Full reports from all parts of the
United States show that for the ten
months ending last October, 81, re-
hned sugar exports totaled $4,000
long tons, and exceeded $33,000,00O
In valuation. Among the countries
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-17

There is unlimited scope for the
scene painter, electrician, and stage
mechanic, and in these features the
production is said to be of surpass.
ing magnificence. A guarantee of
the worth Of this play is the fact
that it has been staged by A. G.
Delamater, who has some notable
successes to his credit, and who new
err does anything by halves. There
are hundreds of thousands OF theater
goers who will remember his Beverly
of Graustark, and other productions
which have been so successful.
The dramatist in adapting Freckles
for the stage, has kept strictly to the
text of the book. The familiar char
acter of Freckles,-a nameless wait
when the story opens, manly in the
way in which ne takes hold Of life
in the nature friendships he forms
in the great Limberlost swamp, In
the charm of his engaging personality
and his love story with The Angel
his various exploits with the timber
thieves are all scenes of the play. II
Is proving the success of the season
everywhere 1t is played.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-17

besides England and France to which
American refined sugar has been
shipped during the past year are
Norway, Greece, Spain, Italy, Portu-
gal, Switzerland, Belgium, Egypt, Ii
IBERIA a number of the South Ameri-
can republics, Mexico, and the Brit
ish, French, Spanish and Portuguese
African possessions.
About % per cent of this exported
refined sugar has been manufactured
from full duty centrifugals, imported
from Santo Domingo and South Am.
erican countries which, owing to the
higher drawback accruing to the re-
finers are more profitable to hanG~a
for export than is refined from Gu
ban raws paying a lower duty.
The great increase in the demand
for full duty sugars in this country
last year for use by the refiners in
filling foreign orders is reflected. in
the importation, according to govern.
ment reports, during the ten months
ending October 30, 1915, OF over 1885,
900 long tons of these sugars, valued
at SS,64S,0O0, compared with 1854
tons in 1918 Ga normal year, valued
at S151 ,565.
For the entire year imports of for
eign sugar were estimated at 2.2l5,'
900 long tons.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-17
WHAT CHILDREN NEED NOW

In spite OF the best care that mo-
Tiers can give them this weather
brings sickness to many children.
Mrs. 4. Neureuer. Eau Claire. Wis.
writes: "Foley's Honey and Tar cur
ed my boy OF severe attack of the
Group after other remedies had fail
ed. 1t Is wonderful remedy for
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough" It stops lagrippe coughs.
Sold everywhere. ADV.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-17
APPOINTMENTS FOR
PoSTMASTERS HELD BACK

Washington, Feb. 14.-Postmaster
General Burleson said at the White
House today that he could not an
nounce the appointment of postmast
ers in New York, Chicago and Kan
sas City on st Valentines day, as
he predicted three weeks ago, be
cause the president had been yer
busy with other affairs. The promis
ed appointments probably will be
made within week.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-17
THIS MAY INTEREST YOU

If you suffer with pains in your
back or side, stiif and sore muscles
or joints, or rheumatic aches, OF
have symptoms OF kidney trouble
such as puffy swell !ngs under the
eyes or sleep disturbing bladder all
ments, you should know that Foley
Kidney Pills have benefited thou
inds in like condition. Sold every
where ADV.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-17
Milk for Choice Lace.

II is well when washing a piece OF
choice yellowed lace to dip it in milk
before ironing. Always place piece
of tissue paper directly over the lace
90 tina warm IRON will not touch the
'nDric.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
s2,00O,O00 TOBE
PAID NICARAGUA
FOR CANAL ROUTE

WASHINGTON, b. c., Feb. 19.--with
the Nicaraguan treaty out of the way,
the senate is ready today to consider
ratification of the Haytien. and amend
ed Colombian treaties. The Nicara-
guam convention was formally ratified
late Friday by a vote of 55 to 18, five
democrats voting against ratification,
and fifteen republicans lining up with
the administration forces in support of
the measure.
Under the terms of the Nicaraguan
treaty the United States acquires ex-
elusive canal routes through Nicara>
qua, together with a site for a naval
base to be constructed in Fonseca bay.
The monetary payment to be made
Nicaragua in exchange for concessions
provided is three million dollars gold.
Payment is to be made as soon as the
Nicaraguan government ratifies the
convention, and the United States
takes formal possession Of the naval
base ceded at that time also
Consideration of the Haytien treaty
occupied the senate's time today, and
there is every prospect that it will be
formally ratified with out serious op-
position. The convention provides for
an American protectorate over the is
land and the establishing of a stable
& overnment there. Island revenues are
to be kept separate and distinct under
terms of the treaty. The Colombian
treaty, designed to close a long exist
ing controversy begun when this gov
ernment recognized the independence
of Panama and began construction of
the isthmian canal there, will be taken
up in the senate following disposition
of the Haytien treaty. Much doubt ex-
lists concerning its final ratification,
and the fight against it will undoubt-
edly be strong.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
MARYE To CONE
HOME WHEN NEW
SECRETARY ARRIVES

PETROGRAD, Feb 19.-George t.
Marye, American ambassador to the
Russian court, has been notified of the
acceptance of his resignation by Presi-
dent Wilson The ambassador asked
to be relieved a week ago because of
declining health.
In accepting Ambassador Marye's }
resignation Washington authorities
asked him to remain in Petrograd un-
til the arrival of Fred NJ .Dearing, re-
Gently appointed first secretary of the
embassy here, and who is now in Ma.
drid. Ambassador Marye's successor
has not yet been chosen, it being the
intention of the American authorities
to leave the United States interests in
Russia in charge of First Secretary
Dearing for the present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
Race For Queen of Elk's
Conpention Begins in Earnest

During this week other nomination,
may be made by friends of other
young ladies in Americus and they
will be voted on by the Executive com.
mittee, receive 1000 votes as a com
pliment from this committee.
If you wish to nominate any young
lady write her name on a card AMI
sign your name as the friend who has
nominated her and drop in one of the
ballot boxes at any of the drug stores
General Chairman C. H. Burke
wants the race for queen 10 be excit-
ing, and in speaking of same today to 2
Times-Recorder reporter, stated:
This will be quite an honor for the
young lady who is so lucky as to be
chosen queen. Every Elks lodge in
Georgia is going to send beautiful
young lady here as sponsor and the
queen also will have ten maids of
| onor as her escort, and they will
ride on beautiful float, drawn by
four white steeds in the parade. The
queen will be the honor guest of the
convention and will receive many
Eonors. She will have her entire cos
tune furnished her at the expense OF
the Americus lodge of Elks, and it will
he a big event for any one of the young
ladies to be selected as queen"
Next week will be quite a busy week
with all the committees of the con-
vention, and meetings will be held
daily by some Of the committees.
Advices have come from Thomas p.
Lamar secretary of the state conven-
tion, who resides in Columbus, that up
to the present time there can be count
ed on that two thousand Elks will
come to Americus. Americus will be
ready to take care of all who come
here, and provision will be made to
take care of at least three thousand
Elks during the convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
DETAILS Of FALL
Of TURK FORT
ARE GIVEN OUT

PETROGRAD. Feb 19.-The first
detailed story of the fall of Erzerum
were received, semi-officially, today.
1t appears the Russian campaign be-
gan to reach a climax towards the end
CT January, forts Kara Gudek and Da-
Ian, situated respectively twenty and
fifteen miles. from Erzerum, falling in
to Russian hands January goth. This
opened direct passage to Erzerum
on two sides, the whole army moving
forward on that date.
On February 2, the entire Turkish
front on the Bebe Boinu heights was
taken, the second line defenses there
being attacked with rest. The Turkish
troops attempted to eVacuate the post
but were unsuccessful. Only the rear
guard defended the position the last
day before it fell, a considerable por-
tion of the garrison escaping and re-
Treating to the west
tt is now believed the Turks intend
to make another stand at the western
entrance to the Erzerum valley, which
is admirably suited for defense. The
great number of guns lost, however, Is
certain to prove serious drawback to
the Ottoman forces. The Russians oc-
cupying Erzerum are hastily repairing
the damaged fortress in anticipation Of
possible. Turkish attack, while
the scattered Ottoman divisions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
VISITING PREACHERS.
To CONDUCT WEEKS
METHODIST MEET

At no timei in the worlds history
there been such careful study of the
forces of righteousness as now. Men
have never been SO earnest in trying
to find answers to the great problems
of life as they are today. The states
man is eagerly searching for truth
that he may know the foundation Of
government. The church as never be-
fore is trying to find the divine plan
more perfectly that truth may con-
quer in the hearts of men, that the
Kingdom of God may be established
t. the uttermost parts of the earth. To
this end the presiding elder of the
Americus district, Rev. T. D. Ellis,
.. D., and Rev. ]. A. Thomas, pastor
of First Methodist church here, have
arranged a magnificent program for
that congregation during every night
this week.
Monday night, Rev. John M. Cutler
will discuss World Wide Evangel-
ism," or Twentieth Century World
Conditions.
Tuesday night, Rev. John N. Hudson
will discuss Personal Evangelism
the Factor in Saving Men"
Wednesday night Rev. George H.
Walker will discuss Church Exten-
sion and It's Relation to the Kingdom
of God"
Thursday night, Rev J. Frank
Shell will discuss Christian Educa-
tion," or Efficiency IN the Ranks Of
the Church"
Friday night, Rev. I. R. Kelley will
discuss Christian Liberality," or
Faithful in the Realms of Finance"
These are all great questions of the
hour and not only the church but the
people of the city will be Interested in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
AUSTR|ANS On
D F { NS1VE IN
GAL|C|A AG AIN

LONDON, Feb. 19,-Great military
activity in Galicia is indicated in to-
days dispatches from Petrograd.
These say the Austrians are on the
offensive along the banks of the river
Dneister, where an attack along an
extended front was begun after intense
artillery preparation. All off the Teu-
ton attacks have been repulsed, say
Russian advices.
Indications of some important Ger
man movement in the west is contain
cd in advices from Amsterdam late to-
day. These report the movement of
long troop trains in that area, and
rumors of terrific bombardments in
progress there
Details of the capture of Erzerum as
obtained from Russian official sources,
say Turkish reinforcements were with
it, five days march of the fortress
when it fell, and that knowledge of the
proximity of these reinforcements de-
termined Grand Duke Nicholas to
take the stronghold by assault. The
Russians are now active along the
Black Sea coast of Turkey, Sevastopol
advices today reporting the lombard
ment of Vitzesu, Is miles east of Tre-
bizond. A Russian advance by land in
the direction Of this point has already
been officially reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
CONDITION BROWN
MUCH IMPROVED

According to adyices from Mont
gomery, the condition of John Brown,
tre young man so unfortunate as to
lose his left foot in an accident at
Fort Davis, Ala, recently, is much i'm
proved. 1t will be recalled that
young Brown was seriously injured
while coupling cars at Fort Davis, am
rutation being necessary. MIR. Brown
has many friends in Americas who
will learn with pleasure that he IS
now entirely out of danger and will
soon be able to again leave his bed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
WEXER TELLS STORY
Of HARVESTER TRUST
S|SAL CROP HOLD-UP

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 19.-Sol
Wexer, formerly a prominent banker
of New Orleans, today told Senate
committee investigating the alleged at
tempt of the International Harvester
Company to control the Mexican sisal
crop, how that company monopolized
the business and by threats and other
methods prevented the Mexican sisal
producers from securing money
through banks. He said he harvester
trust had by intimidation prevented
the Continetal and Commercial Bank
of Chicago, and the national City
Bank of New York from lending money
to assist the sisal growers to market
their crops in the United States. Sisal
is used in making binder twine which
facts account for the interest of the
harvester trust in controlling the
market for the product.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
S2,750,000 NOT
.ASKEDFOR REPAIR
of BATTLE GRAF 7

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. 19.-Offic-
ial denial has been made here that an
emergency appropriation Of $780, ,OOO
is about to be asked for repairs to the
machinery in battleships, torpedo boat
destroyers and submarines, and to add
to the available supply of mines. The
reports also indicated it was the pur-
pose OF the department to equip bat
tlelships with anti-aircraft guns for
the first time, policy which has never
been considered by the navy depart
ment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
Henin Jumps Cotton Bears.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 19.-Rep-
resentative Thomas ]. Hefing, of Ala
tama, called on Attorney General
Gregory and urged upon him the pre-
rriety of beginning prosecution of cot
ton bears operating to >depress the sta
rle market. He told the attorney gen
eral that combination of cotton spec
ulators in New York is wholly respon-
sible Off the present 10 wprice of cot
ton and that there is a good demand
fcl raw cotton. The only explanation
for existing conditions, Representative
Heflin said, is found in the existence OF
a cotton corner. The attorney general
promised to investigate the charges.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
BE A BOOSTER
/ want to be a booster,
And with the Boosters stand,
To vote to put some dollars
In many an idle hand.

If there time citizen Americus that is
Tizen
Who loves his city and grow;
VINO loves his fellow and wants him to prosper
Who wants the streets ed they should be-
Who wants play groundls children a Park;
Who wants cemetery where his loved
rest;
Who really wants employment for the unemployed;
Who wants to see fewer dwellings;
Who wants to business geray brighten up;
Who for progress and
Who had rather smiles frowns-
Now is the time to be a Booster!
Every end child should
Especially interests Amercus at heart
should organize himself into big hustng Booster boost
Laying aside all prejudice personal opinions whether
Bonds should be issued question:
ing loose Of this
the city any good? OF course, 1t
BOOSTER VOTE FOR BONDS!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
To HOLD ELECTIONS
THROUGHOUT MEXICO

Ell PASO, Tex, Feb. 19.--Moises
Saenz, director-general of public In
struction in the state of Guanajuato,
reached Juarez today He is perfect
ms plans for cnovening the national
Mexican congress and the holding of
elections is already well under way.
Saenz said today the elections ara
expected TO result in selection OF can
didates almost unanimously pledged to
support Carranza's policies. Through
sleeping car service between Mexico
icty and New Orleans via the Mexicon
National railway lines, viii be opened
February 10th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
MISS BROOKS At
WORK IN SUMTER
RI R Al SCHOOLS

The Agricultural Department Of the
Chamber of Commerce has been quite
busy the past week and much good
work has been accomplished.
Miss S. Ellen Brooks, Home Econ-
homic Demonstration for Sumter county.
ir company with Supt Moore and Dc
nonstrator oliver, visited MANY
schools and met with great eucour-
agement in the work among the girls.
Tuesday the schools at Plains, Con-
cord, Shiloh and AndersonvilIe were
visited Canning clubs were organix-
ed and a general outline OF Miss
Brooks work was gone over in detail.
Wednesday the schools at Johnson's
school, New Era, Pleasant Grove.
oakdale and Cobb were visited. Al
each school an address was made bv
Miss Brooks; her pleasing way won the
hearts Of the girls to the work. Al
Cobb splendid canning club and
poultry club was organized by the
Igirls Of the school.
Thursday Leslie held a big meeting
at the school house, at which tie
ladies of Leslie were invited, and they
turned out in great numbers. The
ladies were organized into garden
club" and many of those present spoke
of the interest that was being taken
in the Home Economies" work. The
members of the Garden Club" under
Miss Brooks supervision will all raise
vegetables for the table of their homes.
The girls Of the school were organ
lied into Poultry Club and they
will be at the District Fair in great
force to compete for the prizes in the
poultry building.
After the Leslie meeting the party
visited Huntington school where they
were shown many honors. The girls
listened with much interest to Miss
Brooks talk and afterward formed
themselves into fine Canning Club.
Friday morning the party visited
Williams, Sumter and BenevoIence
schools, and Miss Brooks discussed
her plans with the girls and they were
very enthusiastic on the work.
In the afternoon New Point schocs
was treated to something extra, for the
first daytime" exhibition of the pic
ture machine was operated for the
children of this school by Demonstra-
tor oliver, the windows being darken-
ed by curtains, which have been made
for this work All the other schools
will see the pictures, now that way
to show them in daytime has been ar
ranged.
A splendid canning club has been
organized at New Point school.
Miss Brooks, in talking to Secretary
Manager Hyman of the Americas ana
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
on Saturday morning expressed her
self as delighted with the receptive re-
sDonse in her work, and the ready way
the girls are taking hold Of the cIu0
work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
Expect Offensive in West.

AMSTERDAM, Feb. ia dispatch
to the Amsterdam Telegram from he
Dutch frontier today states that dur
ing the last six days great German
troop movements have occurred in
south and Central Belgium. Long ar
tillery and infantry trains are run
ming along the railroads to the west
and south, and a German offensive iu
the west is believed to be N contem-
plation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
LEES PRIMARY
MARCH 23RD.

The democratic executive committee
CT Lee county have set Thursday, the
23rd of March, for the date of their
primary. At this primary all officers
of the county with the exception of
State House officers, will be chosen.
There are quite number of candi,.
dates in the field and from all appear
aaces there will be lively contest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
To Investigate Charges.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 19.-An
army investigation into Senator Rob-
inson's charges that Lieut.-Col. Rober
has been conducting the army aviation
service in an inefficient manner was
ordered by the war department today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-20
American Ship China Held Up.
Georgia.

SHANGHAI, Feb. 19.-The American
steamer China, which left here Friday
bound for San Francisco, was held un
at sea by British auxiliary cruiser
and thirty-eight Germans on board
taken off.