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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
l. G. COUNCIL Will
TRANSFER QUARTER
OF A MILLION RISKS

developing, in the charge of the
Chamber of Commerce. This is the
first occasion of prominence where the
Chamber of Commerce has lad the op-
portunity of fighting a battle for the
people of the city, and undoubtedly
they will emerge with flying colors.
Solution i'm Sight.
After the above story was written
Il representative of the Times-Re-
corder interviewed prominent local
insurance representative, who stated
that he believed solution to the pres
ent misunderstanding over insurance
rates is in sight.
The insurance agents are now in
correspondence with the officials of the
Underwriters association and when
this reply is received it is thought that
a clear way out will be secured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
CORPSE Of OLD JOHN
To HEAD PARADE

ATLANTA, Ga, April 19.-The
corpse of Old John Barleycorn riding
in hearse at the head of the process
ion will be one of the striking features
of prohibition parade that is planned
for Atlanta May 1st by the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. The
members of the Union will march in
the parade carrying banners of blue
and white, which are the Union colors,
and an effort will be made to secure
the permission Of the municipal school
authorities for public school children,
who so desire to be in the procession.
I'VE feel that the noble work of our
her statement says, "in
making possible the enactment of the
new prohibition laws, thereby closing
near-beer saloons and other places
where intoxicants are sold, justif1es
great public demonstration on the day
the laws became effective"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
SONS Of VETERANS
REORCAN|ZE At BIC
BANQUET TUESDAY

The A. S. Cults camp of Sons of Vet
Grams were guests at a banquet Tues
day night at the Chamber of Commerce,
rendered by the Americus United
Daughters of Confederacy. The guests
surrounded two long tables, and the
spring season furnished the pretty dec
orations Of the rooms and tables
The ladies of the Daughters of Con-
federacy had charge of the occasion,
and with their cooperation the affair
was made huge success.
e! a. Nisbet, commandant of the
camp, presided in happy manner over
the business session of the meeting. In
s few well chosen words he enumerated
the purpose of the organization, and
paid tribute to the grandeur and
splendor of the Confederate soldier.
Mrs. Frank P. Harold, president of
the local chapter of U. D. c., address,
ec the camp and happily told of the
work being carried on by the ladies'
organization. The report of the ac-
complishments of the Americas chap
ter was flattering in comparison with
the work of other associations in the
state.
]. P. Britton, one of the heroes of
the sixties, made few remarks in
which he urged the Sons Of Veterans
to join in paying the last tributes to the
remaining Confederate soldiers. The
principles for which the South fought
were right then, and are right now,
according to Mr. Britton, and he was
heartily cheered in his address to the
assemblage.
About forty names were enrolled on
the muster of the camp, and the new
start of the organization is greeted
with much pleasure and praise.
The delegates elected TO the an
nual reunion in Birmingham are E.
Zimmerman, T. L. Bell, w. o. Barnett,
H. A. Deriso. The alternates for the
occasion are Frank J. Payne, Marion
Sims, Frank Barbour, S. A. Rodgers.
Miss Mary Belle Hixon, the charm
ing daughter of Judge and Mrs. ]. A.
Hixon, was elected sponsor for the A.
S Cults camp, and she will choose
her maid of honor for the occasion.
Mrs. Frank P Harold, the presi-
dent of the Americus U. D. c., was
elected matron OF honor.
By rising vote the Sons of Veter-
ans present agreed to march in the
Memorial Day parade on April 26th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
ROYAL NE|GHBORS
ORGANIZE HERE

F. B. Caughlan, of Atlanta. state
deputy of the Modern Woodmen of
America; Mrs. F. B. Caughlan, of At
lanta, state deputy for the Royal
Neighbors, and Mrs .Enright, of Kan
sas City, supreme oracle for Royal
Neighbors, will be in the city Thurs
day evening in the interest of the or
carnations which they represent.
1t is planned to organize camp of
Royal Neighbors, and together with a
large camp now existing of the Modern
Woodmen of America, much interest
will te aroused.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19

BARBECUE CLUB WILL HAVE
NEW AND BETTER QUARTERS

The oak grove on Glessner street,
just off of Lee street, is the new head
quarters of the American Barbecue
club. The change was decided upon at
a recent meeting of the directors. TM
new location is an admirable one, in
afct better could hardly have been
secured.
The members of the club are antic-
ipating many an enjoyoble feast this
season, and especially the one that is
to be pulled off during the Elk's con-
vention here. Arrangements are al
ready being made for this event, and
which promises to be one of the best
ever.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
PEOPLE WANT SWIFT
{ CO. BRANCH HERE

The merchants of Americus COVE W.
E. Anderson, manager of the Macon
branch of Swift & Co., much encour-
agement in the matter of the erection
Of a branch plant of this large meat
concern in Americus. The business
men promised their support in the
event of the establishment of this
place in Americus.
The new business would afford much
convenience for the merchants and
people at large, and within few days
it is expected that a definite announce
ment will be made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
Wilson's Last Word Spoken.


President Wilson at o'clock this
afternoon addressed a joint session cf
congress, informing the members that
he had given final, irrevocable Motif
cation to Germany that the United
States will break diplomatic relations
with the Berlin government, if the
present illegal submarine campaign is
continued The latest American note
on the subject, President Wilson sal I,
amounts to practically an ultimatum,
demanding an immediate reply.
1t is presumed in we'll informed cir.
cles in Washington that the note re-
ferred to by the president in his ad-
dress before congress was in Berlin
while the speech was being delivered
in the hall of the house of representa-
tiyes.- 1t is known the communication
was despatched last night with the
idea of having it reach the Berlin for
eign Office simultaneously with the an
nouncement of its contents by Presi-
dent Wilson here. The note was for
warded by cable direct to United States
AMBASSADOR James w. Gerard, at Ber.
lin, and by him transmitted to the
German foreign office.
In concluding his address before the
joint session Of congress, President
V ilson asked that no action be taken
ty the legislative branch of the govern
ment at this time. He said he had sim
Irly informed the peoples representa-
tives of the accumulation of facts
proving to the satisfaction of the ad-
ministration that Germany's previous
assurances to the United States have
been and are being constantly violated
by the submarine campaign inaugu-
rated March first.
Profound silence reigned throughout
the big assembly chamber while Presi-
dent Wilson told senators and repre-
Isentatives assembled there that des-
pite the United States earnest and re.
newed protests, the German submarine
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
Insurance Fight to
Wax Warm In
City
AMER|CUs WILL
PROTECT HERSELF
City Council Will
Review The
Matter

The first sharp reply to the fire in
surance war which has begun in
Americus, forced upon the city by the
combine of insurance companies under
the Southeastern Underwriters asso-
citation, has been made.
Lee G. Council, president of the
Planters Bank and mayor of Ameri-
Gus, possibly the largest insured per-
son in the city under fire risks, is now
negotiating with eastern Insurance.
companies which are independent Of
the Southeastern Underwriters asso-
citation. Mr.. Council carries on the
average of one quarter of million
dollars in fire Insurance. and at times
his amount grows very much larger.
His act of defense is to transfer his
insurance to independent companies.
1t is likely that many Americus peo-
pie, will follow the action of
Mr.. Council in freeing themselves of
the increase in premiums for Americus
to the amount of $4,000 annually.
The city council has taken no action,
although it is likely that the matter
will be brought before the body. Their
action cannot be foreseen, but if it is
found that the special license tax in
Americus on insurance companies is
iii proportion to other cities of the
state, it is believed the city council
will stand pat on the hand which they
hold.
There is sentiment among the al
dermen to thoroughly investigate the
matter and find out if Americas is
discriminating, If this city is not in
keeping with licenses in other cities,
the matter Will be righted On the
other hand, if it is found that the
Americus license is no larger in pro-
portion than other cities then our city
fathers will leave the license as it is.
1t is brought to light by number of
people prominently connected with the
city government that the large pump
bought several years ago by the city
was at the suggestion and under GER
tain specifications of the Southern Un-
derwriters' association. At that time
it was assured that the existing
FIRE insurance rates of Americus would
be lowered, and now the city find it's
rates being advanced.
A number of recourses remain for
the people of the city, and each will
be followed in their turn.
1t is alleged that the act Of the I'm
derwriters' association is plainly that
Of a combination, some saying it is a
violation Of the Sherman antitrust.
law. It is possible that the courts will
soon find the case in their hands.
In the meantime Mr.. Council, as one
If the largest premium payers in
Americus, is preparing to transfer his
.arge amount of business.
The people await with interest the
utcome OF the situation which is fast
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19

LONDON, April 19.-The reply of
Great Britain and France to the
American note concerning interference
with maritime commerce by the En-
tente Allies was cabled to Washington
early today. The contents of the COM
munication will probably be given out
by American authorities at Washing
ton later today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
Last Word Has
Been Said In
Matter
.CRIS|S Of THE
SITUATION HERE

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 49,
President Wilson's latest note to Ger
many warns the Berlin government
that unless attacks on merchantmen
carrying Americans, in violation OF
international law, are stopped, diplo-
matte relations will be severed. This
much was revealed today by the presi-
dent to Senators Stone and Lodge and
Representatives Flood and Cooper,
respectively ranking democrats and
republicans on congressional affairs
committees.
This information was given the
representatives named in the forego-
ing paragraph during a conference
preliminary to the presidents address
ing congress at 1 o'clock this after
poon. During the course Of his ad-
dress President Wilson will tell con-
gress fully what the executive depart
ment has told Germany must be done
ia order to meet the United States de-
mands. Senators Stone and Lodge and
Representatives Flood and Cooper
before noon stated the note already
sent to Berlin and President Wilson's
address to be delivered before con-
gress this afternoon, both contain a
plain statement of things necessary to
he done in order to satisfy the Wash
ington government and the only al
tentative is breaking of friendly re-
lations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
MRS. HOWELL DIES
At CORDELE SUNDAY

Mrs. Stella Ray Howell died at Cor
dele Sunday, after short Hines. She
was the wife of the late DR.. W. S.
Howell, who was son of John T..
Howell, Of Americus.
Mrs. Howell was well known and
much loved in Americus, and wide
host of friends mourn her death.
The funeral and interment was held
at Moultrie Tuesday. Mrs. Howell is
survived by young daughter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
English Cabinet About to Split.

LONDON, April 19.-Premier AS
quith in the house of commons today
stated that there are still some mata-
rial points of disagreement in the cab
met, and that if these cannot be settled
tile result will inevitably be breaking
up of the government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
ENGLAND SENDS
NOTE To THE j. 6.
ON SHIP MATTER

PARIS, April 19.-There was a spir-
tied bombardment of French positions
south of Haudremont wood on the Ver-
dun front, east of the Meuse, last night,
says the war office. Infantry charges
we're not ordered by the Germans, and
no other important event occurred at
any part of the front.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
BANKERS ENJOY
DAYS MEETING Of
THE GROUP FOUR
(BY CRANSTON WILLIAMS.

(BY CRANSION WILLIAMS.)
A bankers convention is one of the
final heights reached in the evolution
towards supreme happiness. This eli
max came when Group Four of the
Georgia Bankers convention, compos-
e1 of $50 bankers of southwest Geor-
ga, met at Dawson Tuesday.
There were bankers galore, together
With all else. The hosts of the occas i.
ion were the bankers of Dawson, Par
rott, Bronwood and Sasser.
The interesting program during the
morning session of the meeting was
feature. The business men talked in
earnest of the financial conditions of
the South, and the impending crisis
because of the invasion of the boil
weevil.
Invocation-Rev. T. NJ. Galloway,
pestor of First Baptist church, of
Dawson.
Address of Welcome-Judge NJ. G..
Edwards, president of the Bank of
Dawson.
Responsible. ]. A. Davis, director
of the Citizens First National Bank,
Albany.
Address-"Bet Men For the
Bank"-Mr. Geo. E. Allen, educa-
ticnal director of the American Insti-
tute of Banks.
Address Farm Credit State
aents"-Mr. F. s. Etheridge, presi-
dent Georgia Bankers association,
Atlanta.
= Address-"What We Know About
the Boil Weevil"-Mr. e. H. White,
YaZoo, Miss.
Fuller Galloway, Of LAGRANGE, inter
ested the convention in short talk at
the noon hour. He deplored the ten
dency of raising too much cotton, cit
ing where the western states were
planting huge crops to offset Georgia's
boil weevil menace, while Georgia was
planting more than ever before.
At 1 O'Clock a barbecue was served
at Pond Lilly park. 1t was cooked and
arranged under the direction of Frank
M'Nulty, former mayor of Dawson, and
a postmaster in the art which he was
chosen to play the chief role The old
fashioned dinner was elegant with the
delicacies of the occasion forming an
ideal repast.
The officers of Group Four the past
year were R. l.. Saville, Of Dawson,
president; T. A. Dixon. of Monte
yuma. vice president; P. W. Jones,
of Albany, secretary.
The visitors attended ball game be-
tween Albany and Macon of the South
Atlantic league at Albany.
The following officers were elected
by the body of the ensuing year:
President, W. E. Bostwick, Arling-
ten; vice president, Howard Ashburn,
Mountville; secretary, l. M. Shiver,
Sylvester.
Moultrie was selected as the meet
ing place for next year over West
Foint the only other place put in nom
iration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
ATLANTA POLICE NOW
WELD LEATHER CLUBS

ATLANTA, Ca, April 19.-Because
wooden club in the hands of a po-
liceman is too often a dangerous in
stIument, and for the further reason
tlat wooden clubs have gone entirely
out of style the Atlanta police de-
partment has abolished them and
equipped the bluecoats with leather
billies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
JOHN HONEY ARRESTED
BY SHERIFF IN SCHLEY

John Anderson Kendrick, alias John
Honey, has been arrested by Sheriff
Harvey, charged with burglary. The
oTrest was made in Schley county, the
charge being the robbery of the store
Of Mrs. Rosa McGarrah, at Friendship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
auditorium

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 49,
Secretary of state Lansing at noon to-
day informed the German ambassador,
Count Won Bernstorff that he waS
ready to discuss the submarine situa
tion with him, and conference be-
tween the diplomats is expected to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
Verbage Of UltImatum.


"Ehave, therefore, deemed it my duty
to say to the Imperial German govern
ment that If it is still its purpose u
B b'osecute the present relentless and in
discriminate warfare against merchant
ships, the United States government is
at last forced to the conclusion that
there is but one course it can pursue.
and that unless the imperial govern
ment shall now, Immediately, declare
and effect an abandonment of its pres
ent methods of warfare against pas
senger and freight-carrying vesseIA
this government can have no choice
but to sever diplomatic relations alto
gether."
President Wilson informed congress
the note to Berlin had been despatched
by this government with reluctancs
and regret, but that the administration
felt it could keep silent no longer while
human rights were being swept from
the seas. He was cheered heartily when
he expressed the hope that no break
will be precipitated. The senators and
representative sat studiously silent
during practically the whole of the ad-
dress and during that portion of his
speech in which President Wilson re-
cited the verbage of the ultimatum con-
tanned in his communication, not
sound was heard throughout the vast
auditorium.
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Continued On Page 50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
President is Cheered.

The president was cheered heartily
as he entered the hall where the sena-
tors and representatives had assemblies
in response to request that congress
be prepared to receive message from
the chief executive.
After declaring that Germany is un-
able to observe the mandates of inter-
national law while carrying on a sub
marine war according to the announces
plans promulgated at Berlin in Febru-
ary, 1915, or those determined upOu
later during 1916, President Wilson
called the sinking of the Lusitania and
Arabic and the attack on the SUSSEX
"singularly tragical and unjustifiabIe.
He said that Germany, instead of sink
ing ships only in the war zone abou:
the British, Isles is attacking neutral
and belligerent ships alike, wherever
they are found. The president then
electrified his hearers with the fol-
lowing statement:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY
paner in the Third Congressional
District with Associated Press
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-19
wilson TELLS CONGRESS WHAT HE
HAS WRITTEN To GERMAN Nation

campaign is being pressed with re-
newed vigor, with resultant destruction
os property and loss of American and
neutral lives. This campaign, presf-
dent Wilson characterized as in contra
vention of all the laws OF nations ana
of humanity as well. He stated en-
paatically that unless the German gov
eminent speedily brings the operations
Of its submarines within the scope Of
international law, as construed by the
United States government, a severance
of existing relations will certainly be
brought about.
The presidents address created the
most profound impression since the
attack on the Lusitania brought tina
submarine situation prominently to the
front, and the situation is regarded
here with the utmost gravity. The Dip
lomatic history of the world shows
that such course as that outlined as
having been determined upon by the
Wilson administration unless Ge.-
many recedes from its present position.
is almost certain to be followed by q
declaration OF war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-04-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
All advance notices furnished by
Theatres.
GREAT SOUTHERN PLAY.
Eighteen Thousand People Took Part
in ''Rirtk OF a Nation"

"The Birth eff Nation" ID. w. Grit
fith's massive spectacle, coming to
the Best theatre, May s, 9 and 10, is
the largest and mos important pro-
duction of decade, yet not word
is spoken throughout the. perform
ance Of nearly three hours. Music
supplies, the absence of speech, me-
chanical effects and realism, whilst
the wizard of the screen, David w.
Griffith. unfolds. in $1,000 feet of film
the thrilling romance OF the war be-
tween the states and the reconstruct
ton of the Southland. Some idea Of
its magnitude may be had from fact
that $4,000 actors and 5000 horses
look part and that the staging of this
great Outdoor drama cost half a
million dollars.
Several of the actors are Of South
ern lineage. Henry Walthall, who
plays the heroic role of the little Con-
federate colonel, is member of the
well-known Walthall family of Ala
bama. Marian Cooper, who appears
as Margaret Cameron, is direct de-
scendant of Charles Carol. the Mary
land signer of he declaration of indie
pendence. Mt. Griffith is the son of
brigadier- general Of the Confeder-
ate army
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MARKETING POTATOES.
Coed Demand for Right Variety Of
Arkansas Tubers.

The sweet potato grower of Ackan-
sas should learn the type of potato his
market can use, says w. H. Hicks,
horticulturist for the college of agri-
culture. The Southern market is
limited and there is an over produc-
ton for the home market, consequent
ly sweet potato growers must turn
to the Northern markets for their
profits. There is no demand on
Northern markets for the yam" type
OF 'pota:o. and it will be grown profit
ably in most cases for home use only.
The JERSEY type is most popular in
the North and the Yellow Jersey is
probably the most popular variety
grown in Arkansas for those markets.
A study of the markets in Kansas
City, St. Louis and Chicago indicates
hat properly cured, we'll graded and
packed sweet potatoes are in demand,
They must be clean, free from disease,
bright and smooth to bring the best
prices.
Cooperation among the sweet po-
tato growers for selling and market
ing is desirable. Local sweet potato
growers associations can affiliate
with the Arkansas Sweet Potato
Growers league, which is state
organization, handling the various
problems that arise in the growing
and profitable distribution of the
sweet potato.