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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
REPORTS SHOW BIC
OECREASE|N MONEY

WASHINGTON. D. c., April 25.-
The operating incomes of American
railroads decreased approximately
1885, 900 during the month of Febru-
ary, despite an increase amounting to
approximately 25O,OOO,OOO in their to-
tai operating revenues, according to
the monthly summary of reports is
sued by the Interstate Commerce COM
mission today. On their face these
reports tend to support railroad argu-
ments that their expenses recently in
creased in greater proportion than OPP
Grating revenues.
The commission issued an order per-
hitting the railroads to file supple
mental tariffs covering average fifteen
per cent rate advances, the new tariffs
being subject to investigation and cor
rection, the suspension of filing being
only preliminary to consideration OF
the cases, the commission announced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
BRITISH F|GH 7
INCH by INCH ON
WESTERN FRONT

NEW YORK, April Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables during the day)-The British
war Office announced today that addi-
tional ground had been won and gains
secured in the offensive between the
Coieul and Scarpe rivers. South of Ar
ras the British continue eating slowly
into the German lines, and between
Cambria and st. Quentin. The British
front was advanced two-thirds of a
mile last night by the capture of the
Hamlet of Bilhem, south of the Ba-
paume-C Cambria road. Prisoners taken
by the British since Monday total three
thousand all told.
With the French army along the
Aisne and in the Champagne region,
the fighting is mostly confined to artil'
lery actions. The French, however,
continue to progress in local fighting
Several German attacks in that region
were repulsed.
Rumors continue to increase of a
great German attempt by land and sea
against Petrograd.
The Government of Spain has ad-
dressed note to Germany which may
result in the abandonment of Germa-
ny's uncompromising attitude toward
ruthless submarine warfare, or its ac-
ceptance of a new foe. A Berlin dis
patch says the note contains a sugges-
ton that a crisis may be averted
through negotiations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
GREECE ABOUT To
JOIN THE ENTENTE

NEW YORK, April 25-A cablegram
c cuoting an Athens newspaper with the
statement that Greece is on the point
Of entering the war as an ally of the
Entente powers was received today by
The Atlantis, Greek newspaper pub
lished here.
THE Greek daily newspaper Embros,
Athens, in an inspired leading article
states that Greece is about to enter the
war on the side of the allies" the ca
blegram read. THE new prime minis
ter will be Alexander Zaimis, who has
made proposals to the Entente powers
which have been accepted"
The Embros is said to be one of the
leading newspapers in Greece and to
have preserved a neutral attitude be-
tween the venizelists and King Con-
stantine's party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
LOST HER
PREMIER As He
WAS FOR ALLIES

PARIS, April 25-Count Romanones,
former premier of Spain, is quoted in
an interview printed today in LIE Petit
Parisiene, as saying he resigned the
premiership because of his conviction
that the government of Spain should
join the Entente Allies in the war
against Germany that Germany has
paralyzed Spanish business activities.
and that in the meantime the Germans
are carrying on propaganda in Spain
ish newspapers to frighten the people
by emphasizing the horrors of mod
ern war. The interview refers to the
action taken by South American ma
tionals, following the United States
entry into the war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
SENATOR v. ]. EAKES
ANSWERS LAST CALL

CONYERS, Ga, April 25.-William j..
Fakes, aged As, state senator from the
twenty-seventh district and one of the
most prominent citizens of this section,
died at his home here last night He
had been Ill for three months, but his
condition was not considered alarming
until few days ago.
Senator Eakes was one of the CO.
authors of the prohibition bill of the
first extra session of the legislature,
ard was one of the introducers of that
measure in the senate He was one of
the most prominent and beloved mem
bers of the upper house.
Senator Eakes was chairman of the
eenate penitentiary committee, vice
chairman of the appropriations com
mittee and a member of the agricul-
ture. constitutional amendments, coun-
ty and county matters, education,
game and fish, public roads, rules,
state sanitarium and temperance, COM
mittees.
He was candidate for state treas
urer in the last campaign.
During his service in the senate he
fathered many important measures
which are now laws.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
CHANCELLOR SAVED
BY RUTHLESS PLAN

COPENHAGEN, Sweden, April 25.-
The movement for the overthrow OF
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg,
halted for time by the adoption OF
Germany's ruthless submarine war
fare, is again becoming evident in Ger
many The agitation is being encour-
aged by dissensions over internal re-
forms, possible peace terms and exist
ing food troubles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
RUSSIAN PEASAN IS
ARE GIVING TROUBLE

LONDON, April 25.-Petrograd news
dispatches today report revolutionary
spirit manifesting itself in the rural
districts. Russian peasants are bring
ing the long-standing agrarian trou-
bles to head, despite efforts of the
food committees, which are seeking to
show tenants that the land question
cannot be settled, pending the election
OF constituent assembly. Many peas
ants, especially in the provinces OF
Saratov and Bamboo are already tax.
ing land from the owners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
100000 Loaned British by U. S.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 25.--
Secretary McAdoo. today handed Sir
Cecil Spring-Rice, the British ambassa-
dor, treasury warrant for 100000.
This transaction consummates the first
loan to any of the Entente governments
by the United States under the seven
billion dollar war finance measure, and
establishes a precedent in that it is
the first instance in history where this
government has extended actual none
tary aid direct to European power.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
LARGE DELEGATION
To ATTEND MEETING

A delegation or about fifty Shriners
from this city and vicinity will leave
tomorrow morning for Albany to at
tend the big meeting of Alec Temple,
Most of the party will make til "Trip by
automobile, although several of the To-
cal Shriners are arranging to go by
train.
1t is expected that half dozen can
didates from this city will be taken
along to make the trip across the hot
sands. the ceremonial session having
been arranged for about IS candidates
all told.
A big barbecue, parade and dance
are scheduled as features of the days
entertainment, while ball game be-
tween Mercer and Auburn will be an
ADDED attraction
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
TO MOVE FAMILY FROM
THOMASYILLE TO AMERICUS

H. V. Hall, of Thomasville, was in
Americus Tuesday. He represents the
Columbia Drug Co., of Savannah, on
the road and for some time past he and
Mrs. Hall have made their home in
Thomasville. He states, however. that
on May 1st they will move to Ameri-
Gus, and will have apartments at the
home of Mrs. Nancy Ansley, on Church
street Mr.. Hall will make Americus
has headquarters after that date, and
local people extend a cordial welcome
t. them as residents here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
MACHINISTS WANTED
As RECRUITS IN NAVY

A. NJ Ferillo, in charge OF the navy
recruiting station in this city, has re-
ceived instructions from the main sta
tion in Atlanta to make special ef-
fort to secure recruits to serve as
machinists' mates and firemen, as the
required number of men in this class
las by no means been reached.
Applications for enlistment at the
Americus station have been quite sat
is factory during the few weeks of its
operations. but the machinists' mates
and fremen have not been forthcom-
ing in sufficient numbers. Therefore
the urgent request from headquarters
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
BALI OUR WANTS To
RESPECT j. S. WISH

WASHINGTON. D. c., April 25.-
british Foreign Minister Balfour said
il. an interview here today that the
Entente Allies are completely convinc
ed that the United States stands whole
heartedly consecrated toward the de-
stroying of Prussian militarism, and
that the commissioners now in this
country would not think of asking the
United States to depart from its tra-
ditional policies or to enter into any
formal alliance, which later might
prove embarrassing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
NEGROES BREAK JAIL
IN WEBSTER COUNTY

Two negro prisoners made their es-
cape from the Webster county Jail at
Preston last night, digging their way
out. after having cut through the bars
Of the cage in which they were con-
fined. Outside assistance is thought
to have BEEN rendered them.
One of the negroes was recapturd
within a short time after his escap,
but tn other is still at liberty, having
been traced to point about 5 miles
east of Preston. where the pursuers
lost the trail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
WILL
FIGHT An ORDER
.F0R THE CHANGE

On May 1st, the mail clerk service on
the Central of Georgia railway trains,
Nos. and 6 between Americus and
Columbus will be discontinued. accord
ing to an order of the postoffice de-
partment. This order affects the train
arriving in Americus at 10 a. m. and
departing at p. m.
Already Columbus is protesting the
order, and Americas is at work. The
Chamber of Commerce will take the
matter up, and prominent people along
The line are rushing their objections
to Washington.
1t is supposed that the change has
been ordered to curtail this expense,
hut the people of this section maintain
that the suspension means the impair
II ent of service and reduction of
efficiency-certainly thing which can
not be spared in the service.
lilO uCW d1 bi~
postoffices along the line OF the road
will send closed pouches to both ends
OF the road, and the Americus and
Columbus postoffices will have to han
die this additional work. AS yet, no
provision has been made in Americus
for further assistance in the postoftice.
Columbus will get transfer clerk,
according to the following information
from the Columbus Enquirer-Sun:
Regarding the postoffice depart
mental order removing the postal
clerks from trains and of the Cen
trail of Georgia railway between this
city and Americus, which is to become
effective May 1st, and references to
which was made in these columns yes
terday morning, Assistant Postmaster
H. H. Wilson stated yesterday that the
removal of this city was made IN Or
der to provide the muchly needed
transfer clerk at the terminal station
in this city.
Mr.. Wilson stated that the removal
Of the clerk would not tend to seri-
ously handicap the people in the des-
patch and reception of mails here, as
the two trains affected would carry
closed pouches from this city to the
stations between this city and Ameri-
Gus where postoffices are maintained,
and vice versa, would bring closed
pouches from Americas and the only
delay would be at the stations where
nostofices are not maintained, which
would mean that mail for postoffice
stations on the route would be re-
worked from the Columbus or Ameri-
Gus postofice. In addition to this ser
vice. the Seminole Limited carries
closed pouches for Bllaville and Buena
Vista and the same applies to the mix
eo trains arriving here at 1880 a. M
and departing at $3.50 p. m"
Because of the inconvenience of SER
vice: the lessening of efficiency and
other features Objectionable. strenu-
Gus protests are being sounded
Times-ReeOrder Protests.
The editor of the Times-Recorder
sent the following telegram to Con-
gresham Crisp today: abandonment
of mail clerk on trains five and six, be-
tween Americus and Columbus under
postofice department order, effective
May list, has aroused the people of this
section to a belief that such action is
false economy. l understand no addi-
tional assistance is given in Americas
postofice to handle pouches and or
der will generally impair service.
Please make an effort to have order
suspended until showing can be made
to department by people affected"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
French Commission Arrives.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 25.--
The French commission headed by Gen.
Joffre and former Premier Viviani ar
rived here this afternoon. Rousing
cheers greeted their arrival and there
were warm hand clasping among both
officials and people assembled to greet
the Frenchmen. Secretary of State
Lansing headed the welcoming COM
nittee, which received the distinguish
ed visitors at the railway station.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
For The City Health.

DIR. d. B. Mayes, city physician, ap-
peared before the council. with DR.. w.
f .McWhorter, county health commits
sioner under the Ellis act, to recon-
mend that Dr. McWhorter be made city
health officer, thus combining the city
and county health departments. DR..
Mayes offered to resign in favor of DR..
McWhorter.
II was decided to refer the matter
to the Board of Health for a recon-
mendation upon which the council
might act.
The council voted to request the po-
lice commission to detail two police
officers to assist City Marshal Maynard
in making the sanitary inspections
throughout the city, and this matter
will be discussed by the commission at
a meeting to be held within day or
two.
The ordinance restricting the opera
tions of itinerant beggars and vendors
of small articles. such as shoe-strings
pencils. ETC., came up for its second
reading. but was tabled, thus failing
of passage.
The plan to purchase motorcycle
for the use of the police department
was reconsidered and although mo-
tion was put through at previous
meeting of council to this effect, the
minutes of the previous meeting were
confirmed with the exception. of the
motorcycle motion, Thus the propo-
sition was lost.
Alderman Horton reported that the
reuairs on the vault in the office ol
,he city clerk and treasurer have beer
practically completed with the excep-
ION of the shelving for the record
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
AMERICUS HIGH SCHOOL
PLAYS RICHLAND TO-DAY

The Americus High school clashes
with the Highland High school this af-
ternoon on the Richland diamond, this
being the third game of the season for
the A. H. S. team. Albany and Daw.-
son have defeated the Americus con-
tingent thus far this season, but the
team has been considerably strength
ened and today's game is expected to
tell different story.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
CONTINUES
DELAY ON MEASURE

WASHINGTON. D. c., April 25.--
Senator Chamberlain today sought to
secure unanimous consent of the sen
ate for a vote on the army bill to-
morrow. Several senators, however,
thought it too early yet, and the pro-
posal was Withdrawn, with no at
tempt to apply the recently adopted
cloture rule.
Advocates of conscription claimed
early this afternoon that poll of the
house showed a majority Of between
so favorable to conscription exists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
NISBET WILL DELIVER
ADDRESS AT CORDELE TODAY

E. A. Nisbet. of this city, viii de-
liver an address at the exercises
to be held in ecnmemoration of Mem
orial Day. The literary program is to
be held in the High school auditorium
and quite elaborate preparations have
been made Cor the occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
RETAIL MERCHAN IS
To MEET FRIDAY

4 The retail merchants of the city of
Americus are urged to attend meet
ing at o'clock Friday night at the
Chamber of Commerce where business
of interest and Importance to every re-
tail merchant in the city will be taken
up. The invitation is extended to ev-
cry Observation-Disclosures you are a
member of the Chamber of Commerce
or not
Questions of economical interest TO
the merchants will be considered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
GLOVER
HOME ON TAYLOR STREET

Carr S. Glover is remodeling his
home on Taylor street. The residence
will be painted and when finished will
be modern in every particular. and one
of the prettiest residences on that
street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
Reichstag Quits Till May End.

LONDON, April 25.-Despite efforts
OF social democrats to have it discuss
the food problem the Reichstag ad-
journed after a brief session yesterday
until May End, according to an Am
sterdam dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
The Plight OF Georgia.

Georgia is in pitiable state Of af-
fairs. The testimony in the case was
taken in Macon Tuesday, and those
competent to bear witness spoke in no
uncertain terms.
The supreme appeal of the day was
made by Dr. Soule. His address was
interesting, which made it of first i'm
portance. 1t dealt in terms of agri-
culture, which was understood by all
present. It was charge in retrospect
and warning for the future. 1t was
the keynote speech from the nation
to Georgia in matters that must be
done to save the state, the nation and
the cause of humanity in which the
hosts OF the United States are battling
The people of this section can look
forward with pleasure to the, coming
of DR.. Soule on next Wednesday.
Commissioner of Agriculture ]. j.
prown told of the purposes and laid
special emphasis on the marketing
plans being developed in his depart
ment of the state Governor Nat f.
Harris presided at the morning ses-
sion.
Miss Lois Dowdle, of the canning
club work in the state. made the ad-
Dress for conservation, and her plans
displayed the remarkable work which
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files, the electric wiring and the bor-
ing of vent holes for air circulation.
The vault is expected to be ready for
use within a short time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
20 Blockade Runners Arrive Safe.

NEW YORK, April 25.-Twenty
steamships, all of them submarine
blockade runners. arrived here today.
making available about six thousand
tons Of space for cargoes waiting
ransportation to Europe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
DAILY WEATHER FORECAST I

! FOR AMERICUS: Probably I
: FAIR today and Thursday.
I COOLER Thursday. 4
4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
SUPREME: APPEAL To THE PEOPLE
FOR GEORGIA HAS BEEN SOUNDED
BY cRANsToN WILLIAMS.


Next to the Importance throughout
the state of the meeting Of the Council
of Food Production and Conservation
Of Georgia in Macon Tuesday, is the
announcement that Dr. A. M. Soule.
president of the State Agricultural Col
lege, will address meeting in Ameri-
Gus on Wednesday morning, May End,
the plans in full to be announced la
ter.
DR.. Soule consented to come to
Americas in the near future, and the
next important thing was to arrive at
a date most convenient for the visit
and address. Agricultural Agent ]. G.
Oliver and Secretary p. A. Fenimore,
of the Chamber of Commerce, inter-
viewed DR.. Soule late yesterday after
noon in Macon, and the important an
nouncement is made of tne meeting
here for next Wednesday.
The meeting in Macon Tuesday was
the largest ever attended by body OF
business men and farmers without
some ulterior motive at stake. 1t was
a case of first duty to the state ana
her people, and the response was graf
flying, even soul-stirring. as one wit
messed the magnificent display of in
terest and enthusiasm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
SHIP
SINKS A U-BOAT
SAYS CAPT. RICE

LONDON, April 25.-Captain Rice,
Of the American steamship Mongolia,
which arrived at British port today,
told the Associated Press correspon-
dent that during the transatlantic trip
the Mongolia fired the first gun of the
war for the United States, sinking a
German submarine. Particulars of
the incident were not related.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25
FIGHT DEVELOPS
ON REQUEST OF
LIGHT COMPANY

Last nights regular meeting of the
City council developed the fact that
the application of the Americus Light
ing Company for an increased capital
ization will be strongly opposed be-
fore the state railroad commission
when that body is called upon to hear
arguments for and against the propo-
sition.
The Americus Lighting Company,
successors to the Americus Public
Service Company, has applied to the
state railroad commission for per-
mission to issue $250.000 in first mort
gage bonds and 100000 in common
stock The bonded Indebtedness of
the Americus Public Service Company
at the time of its purchase by the
Americus Lighting Company, was
$225,OOO.
Not long before the sale was con-
summated, the state railroad commits
sion granted permission for the COM
pany to increase its rate on electricity
to 10 cents per kilowatt as maxi
mum charge, and $1.40 per thousand
cubic feet for gas. The company urg-
ed before the commission that with a
bonded indebtedness of S225,000, it was
impossible to produce sufficient rev.
enue to meet the interest charges,
sinking fund, current expenses and
provide a reasonable margin of profit
with the rates at their previous sta
tus.
1t was argued last night at the City
council meeting that if it was impos-
. sible for the company with Scent
rate to make a reasonable margin or
profit on an investment of $225,000, it
would be necessary to raise the rate
still higher than the present figure of
10 cents to provide a reasonable re-
turn on an investment of $350,OOO.
City Attorney E. A. Nisbet was di~
rected to confer with the lighting COM
mittee of the council and request the
state railroad commission to postpone
the hearing, which has been set for
May Sth.
1t was also voted to investigate the
question of whether or not the city
has an equity of about $4,000 in the
property now owned by the Americus
Lighting Company. 1t was claimed
that the surplus funds remaining af-
ter the payment of the bond interest
during the year or more that the City
of Americus had control of the utiii-
ties plants under the contract with
the bondholders, should have been
turned back to the city when the con-
tract was forfeited.
This matter will be investigated and
proper methods taken to conserve the
city's rights, if it appears that the
claim of an equity is sustained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-25

The Mongolia, one of the vessels OF
the American line, is owned by the In
ternational Mercantile Marine, and
carries defensive armament placed
aboard several weeks ago, when the
United States attempted policy OF
armed neutrality in combating the
Submarine peril An American naval
gun crew, commanded by a warrant
officer, is in charge of these guns.