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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
GERMANY REGRETS
MOVE OF AMERICA

BERLIN, Feb. 5.-Press dispatches,
have reached Berlin, according b.
which diplomatic relations betweGz
Germany and the United States have
been broken OFF. says the OverSsaG
News agency. No official conArzaza-
ton has been received.
I'm case the news is correct" 2sAlE
the agency, the general feeling N
Germany is that it is regretted lass
the American president gave to tAaa
German note an Interpretation WhiGa
was not intended by Germany TSE
German measures are not intended b.
damage neutrals, but were caused -
the necessity of defending GerEzIg
against hostile measures which zTe
contrary to international law. Ger
many's enemies, therefore, beng
charged with the whole response
bility."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
GERMANY WANTS
Old TREATY
BACKED
Up

BERLIN, Feb. 5.-The Associated
Press learned authoritatively today
that the German government will al
once propose to the Washington gov
ernment ratification of the Prussian-
American treaty negotiated during 1893
ard ratified during 1928.
The treaty provides certain reciprocal
privileges conferred upon both Ameri-
cans and Germans, the most important
provision being the stipulation that In
the event of war between the two
countries, the citizens Of the other
shall not be interned and held as pris
oners of war until after the expiration
of nine months following formal dec
Iaration of a state of war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
TAKES
23 GERMAN
VESSELS
OVER

MANILA, P. l., Feb. Port au-
thorities here found today that all OF
the seventeen merchant ships anchor
ed here since the beginning Of the Eu-
ropean war had been badly damaged
by tn removal of certain machinery
parts and in other ways as we'll. The
United States squadron returned last
night from target practice and is an
chored within the harbor, strong
patrol being maintained outside.
The naval authorities here seized all
of the twenty-three vessels lying in
Philippines ports. the German crews
being removed, and United States
guards placed in charge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
Wilson's Course is Fixed.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 5.-The
government of the United States be-
gan today a vigil that ma yeither be
broken mcmentarialy, or may be long
drawn out. 1t is believed the United
States course has been shaped immut-
ably, and that announcement of this
course is being withheld only so long
as German fails to make effective the
threatened unrestricted submarine
warfare on merchant ships.
President Wilson hoped early today
however, that actual hostilities will
be avoided and that the force of neu-
tral opinion Will be so strong as to
force peace in Europe.
At the state department nothing
was revealed to indicate whether any
responses have been received from
other neutrals to the presidents sug-
gestion that these states follow the
action of the Washington government
ia breaking relations with Germany.
The acuuiescence of the German
government in the United States de-
mand for the release of sixty Ameri-
cans taken from ships sunk by the
German raider in the South Atlantic
and held as prisoners of war, is taken
here to indicate conciliatory attitude
on the part of Berlin authorities.
Although officials refused to admit
formal announcement of Austria's ad-
hcejon to Germany's submarine, noti-
Gcation of such adhesion is believed to
have been received and is now before
the Wilson cabinet for consideration
and action.
A resolution endorsing President
wilson's action in seyering relations
with Germany was introduced in the
today by Chairman Stone OF
~ The foreign relations committee. Al
ter introducing the resolution, Senator
Stone asked that action thereon be
srspended. which WAS done without
debate.
Arrangements are now being made
for all German consular officials in
the United States on accompany Am
hassador Won Bernstorff out OF the
em,ntry. and the party, constituting
r1nre than three hundred individuals
yrobably will go to Europe via Cuba
and Spain.
President Wilson appealed today tc
congress to dispose of all routine bus
mess before them. in case he is fore
=, 70 address the assembly again fol
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
WILSON ASKS ALL
NEUTRALS To
FOLLOW
j. 8.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 5.-RreS~
ident Wilson has formally requez&eA
the other neutrals of the world To-
follow the lead of the United SS@aeB
III expressing its disapproval Of GGF-
many's newly announced intenti0u& IN
regard to unrestricted subMxzExma
warfare. This action was anticipMAna
because of the remark contained aR
President Wilson's address to congress
Saturday, in which he said: II SzA@
.t for granted that all neutral govern
ments will take the same course
Invitation to Neutrals.
The presidents invitation to n2R-
trails to follow his action was c0zfzzA-
ed in instructions to American dzp~
lomats abroad to announce the bTeak
with Germany to the governments %
which they are accredited. 1t was emRr
tained in the following note:
you will Immediately notify Tn
government to which you are aG
credited that the United States, be
cause of the German governments
recent announcement of its intem-
tion to renew unrestricted sub
marine warfare, has no choice hEs
to follow the course laid down En
its note of April IS, 1916 the SIsS
sex motel.
1T has, therefore, recalled the
American ambassador from Bertha
and has delivered passports to the
German ambassador to the United
States.
Say, also, that the president rs
reluctant to believe Germany ac-
tually will carry out her threa&
against neutral commerce; but
it be done, the president vii. Szk
congress to authorize the use aR
the national power to protest.
American citizens engaged in their
peaceful and lawful errands on tHG
seas.
THE course taken is, In tAG
presidents view, entirely in eoa-
formity with the principles hA
enunciated in his address to The
senate. Jan. 12 (the address pro-
posing a world league for peace3
He believes it will make for the
peace of the world if other Regt
trail powers can find it possible Id
take similar action.
Report fully and Immediately
on the reception of this announce
ment and upon the suggestion ss
to similar action"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
Damage epOrted at HObOken.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Twenty-three
German ships anchored at Hoboken,
when examined by the port authorities
today were found to have been madly
damaged and their machinery crippled,
At Philadelphia, the same condition
was discovered, and at Boston a num-
ber of interend vessels were found to
have been tampered with.
A cable despatch from Honolulu
states the crew of the interned Ger
man gunboat Geier before leaving
their vessel by command of the port
authorities, attempted to set the ship
on fire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
EIGHTEEN MILLION
MEN IN ]. s. READY

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-There are
nearly eighteen million men available
fcr military service in the United
states. in case of a serious emergen-
cy. according to an estimate made to-
day by Mayor Mitchels committee on
national defense. The committee has
made exhaustive researches upon
which the estimate is based.
The committee states there are i'm
mediately available. though not all OF
these trained, between the ages of is
and As, who are fit for field service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
CAMPAIGN WILL
START FOR END
ON TUESDAY A. N.

The membership campaign of the
Chamber of Commerce will be COM
pleted Tuesday morning by the seven
committees. They will meet at $3.50 in
the morning at the offices of the civic
body on the call of Chairman Stephen
Pace, who is addressing letters to the
members of the committee.
When the campaign was suspended
last Wednesday it was agreed to util-
ize one day for the finish in seeing
those people who had not hitherto been
invited TO join the Chamber of Com
merce.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
Florida Citrus Growers Hard Hit

Florida Citrus Growers Hard Hit.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. 5.-Flor-
ida citrus fruit growers were hard hit
by the cold wave which nveloped the
South Friday, and recurred with un-
expected temperatures during last
night. The climax of the freeze, ap-
parently. was reached Sunday, when
snow fell in most sections with contin-
ued freezing weather today as far
south as middle Florida
In the north-central counties coun-
ties of the state the loss of fruit stsll
on citrus trees is exceedingly heavy,
while many of the young trees will
have to be cut down, so severe is the
weather, Truck growers in some sec
tons lost practically their entire crop.
Temperatures throughout the South
this morning, after the moderate
weather of Sunday afternoon. reached
. below zero at Asheville, N. c.; D
above zero at Atlanta, and 26 above,
at both Jacksonville and New Orleans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
FENIMORE
TO CO TO ATLANTA

Secretary p. A. FenimOre, of the
Chamber of Commerce, will leave to-
night for Atlanta to spend several days
on business in connection with several
matters affecting the local organiza-
ton While in that city he will attend
to several Interesting matters of vital
interest to this section
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

One of the last things to be done
by the United States government be-
fore sepering diplomatic relations
With Germany was to demand that the
Americans taken by the German raj
l. der from the British steamers George
Mount Temple and Voltaire, and who
we're being held in German prison
cam, s, be released. A Washington
dispatch Saturday said there were six
t. of these men. Germany in holding
them, had contended that as paid
members of the crews Of armed enc
my merchantmen they were due nc
immunity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
EIEHETTE LEADS FIELD
IN INSURANCE WORK

In the Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Co. News Letter appears picture of
their Americus agent, T. NJ Everette,
who is associated with the state agents.
He led Georgia during the month OF
December in business and was sew
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
Comment of Rep. c. r. Crisp

Following President Wilson's address Congressman r.
Third Georgia district made the following statement:
was how the president could
he did find
patient hopeful simply relations with
notice that IL it violates inrna
ships. responsibility
to its lawless act"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
WITH COURS Sc FIXED u. S.
WAITS FOR ANY WAR ACT
British Yarrowdale Which Was Cap
ttmed Carried Men To a
German Port

authority to use the resources of the
army and navy to protect American
ships and lives on the high seas.
Dudley Malone. collector of customs
at the port of New York, reported To
the treasury department early this af-
ternoon the finding of bomb beneath
his home in that city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
STOP, LOOK, LISTEN; FAIR
AND COLDER STILL. FORECAST

ATLANTA. Ca, Feb. 5.-The weatAs5
bureau forecast for the week ending
February 10th, for the South Atlantic
and East Gulf states indicates there
will be generally fair weather, with
temperatures below the seasonal nar
NAL. There Is a probability Of mad
Grating weather Wednesday to Friday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
NEGRO HOUSE BURNED
ON OUTSKIRTS SUNDAY

A small negro dwelling in the Isom-
vile settlement was burned yesterday
afternoon. The fire department re-
sponded, but was unable to render
any assistance to save the structure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

erteenth in all the territory of the
company. Mr.. Eyerette repeatedly is
awarded high honors for his suprem-
acy in the work of his company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

BERLIN, Feb. 5.-(Via. London.)-
Germany has acceded to the American
demands for the immediate release of
70 Americans taken from ships sunk
by the raider in the Atlantic and
brought to a German port aboard the
steamer Yarrowdale The men were
released today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

''Weather or NO"-The man who =
effervesces at night leaves a clear =
; field for the sedlitz powder next \
, morning.-Old Man Sage. =
, y y \ \ y \ + = = \ = = =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05
4 y ~ y = = = = \ =
y DALEY WEATHER FORECAST =

= The weather forecast for Amer =
icus and vicinity follows: =
\ Fair and continued cold tonight
\ with killing frost and hard freeze. =
= Tuesday fair and warmer 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-05

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23
Use Cocoanut Oil
For Washing Hair

II YOU want To keep your hair I'm
good condition. be careful what you
wash IL with,
Most soaps and prepared sham.
poos contain too much alkali. This
dries the scalp. makes the hair
brittle. and is very harmful Just
plain mulsified cocoanut oil (which
Is pure and entirely grcaselessl. is
much better than the most ex.
pensive soap or anything else you
can use for shampooing. as this
can't possibly injure the hair.
Simply molsten your hair with
water aud rub IT in. One or two
teaspoonfuls will make an album.
dance OF rich. creamy lather. and
cleanses the hair and scalp thor.
ouEhly The lather rinses out cas-
lily. and removes every particle Of
dust. dirt, dandruff and excessive
oil The hair dries quickly and
evenly. and II leaves II fine and
silky. bright. fluffy and easy to
manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut
oil at most any drug store. 1t Is
very cheap. and few ounces IL
enough to last every one I'm the
family for months Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23
GERMANY PUTS
STEEL EMBARGO
ON HOLLAND


WASHINGTON, Aug 80. Ger
many Is bringing pressure on the
Netherlands with a threat TO give
her no more steel for ship building
unless these ships are used in Ger
man interests during the war and
for five years after In addition.
Germany has told Holland that she
can have certain allotment OF
coal. but II she wishes more coal.
she must send her own miners into
Germany for Il.
State department advices today
outlining this new German mRneu.
yer. indicate the pressure is chiefly
economic.
Denmark. too. is under similar
pressure from Germany, tho its ma
ture Is uncertain.
Germany. apparently. IL begin.
ming to feel the pinch from the
American embargo. and Is using
sirongarm methods on her neigh
hors. The Dutch government Is
said to believe that shipyards must
close II the German steel threat Is
carried out. but the messages here
do not indicate just how far Hol-
/ land will go to aid the Teutons.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23
$4,000 may QUIT
IN SH|PYARDS
over CAR ROW

Ivy United Press Leased Wire
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 23.--
Threat that $4,000 employees Of
the Union iron Works would
quit work and tie up that COM
pany's plant. after Labor day.
unless the strike Of United
Railroads platform men is set.
tied before then. complicated
the strike situation today.
Such stoppage OF work would
greatly delay construction OF the
many merchant ships and war YES
sells the Union Iron Works Is build
ing for the government The plant
Is served by only one line of street
cars. and that one. a United Rail
roads line. is tied up by the strike
greatly inconyenioncinE the work
men.
While police struggled TO control
street disturbances resulting IRON
the strike. Mayor Rolph served Al
ultimatum on tho United Railroads
that unless that company guaran
teed immediate adequate car ser
vice, the city viii step In and on
crate the cara as part OF the munie
lpal railway.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23

By uni,sd rr-.. Leased Wire
CAMP FREMONT. Cal, Aug.
%. ~ Announcement from
Washington that the war de-
partment had abandoned Camp
Fremont as the training camp
for the atst National Guard
division caused reports today
that the troops OF that division
viii be sent TO France early.
Ostcnsibly camp construction
was abandoned because the gov
eminent refused 20 acecde TO the
demand of San Mateo county health
authorities that a complete sewer
system be installed In the camp.
but the real reason ~ believed TO
be that the war department be
lieved II useless to spend $500. 900
20 $1,000 900 on u new camp here
when one OF the Eastern camps
would be available for IN. division
In plenty OF time. II is rumored
the 4ist division will train AZ Camp
Greene. Charlotte. n. C.. instead OF
Camp Fremont
The 1900 workmcn employed on
the camp were ell paid off and dis.
missed last night Mayor Rolph
of San Francihco and other of.
fielalr interested In having the
camp here today wired the war de.
partment urging that construction
work be resumed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23
ITALIANS have BIG
GUN every 80 YARDS
ON 37.MllE LINE
WHITE CORDUROY
BY JOHN II HEARLEv

WITH THE ITALIAN ARMIES
IN THE FIELD. Aug. "a gun
every 30 yards. over front OF 81
miles, was the concentration OF Ital-
ian artillery achieved today at one
place in the great line where Gen.
Cardinals men pressed onward.
approximately 1000 artillery
pieces of every conceivable caliber
were INCREASINGLY active in this sec
tor today. Prisoners declared the
fire had silenced numerous batter
les.
The enemy is resisting desper-
ately. but headquarters declared to-
day signs OF wavering morale in
the face OF the incessant artillery
fire and the superb dash OF the Ital-
ian infantry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23

Seattle's tax levy probably will
amount Co 2t5 mills. Estimates
made from the budget figures OF
A. +. Drake. finance committee
clerk OF the city council place the
estimate at 28a mills. but Chairman
WIN II Hanna, OF the committee.
believes that after abandonmentS
have been made the figures of Drake
viii be reduced TO 24.5 mills.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23
WORK BEGINS ON
PLANS TO CHEER
new DRAFT men

Active work was begun on
the plans for a farewell 20 Sc
leeted men on the night OF Sep
TENDER 4. by committees OF the
King county council Tor patrI-
otlo service Thursday.
The committees were ap.
pointed at meeting Of the
council Wednesday night, and
Will meet again Friday night.
The "fonr.minnte men" who have
volunteered their services as speak
ern ut the community meetings
which will be held In the afternoon.
viii meet Thuraday night 10 ar.
range for speaking In all divisions
OF the city.
The present plans for the celehra
ton include parade In the after
noon, two all.uight dances. bic
vaudeville show at the Arena. and
free passes TO all show houses tc
the honor men"
Honor badges" Of red. white and
blue. viii be mailed TO selected
men several days before the cele
bratlon. and these badges will ad
init them TO all entertainments OF
the committee free.
The committees appointed tc
have charge OF the celebration fol
low.
Entertainment and refreahment,
George r. Hood. Frank Gates. 10
slab Collins
Finance A. Swalwell. Davit
Whltcomh. Charles c. Thompson. o
D. Fisher.
Paradox NJ Mccullough. VIM
4. Gaines. Dr J. T.. Crichton. Bert l.
Swezea. VIM II. llobson
BadgeH--Daniel II. Trefe,hen. q
3. Costello. Judge George Donworth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23
TAX ON PROFIT
HOLDS INTEREST
IN WASHINGTON

By United rr~s. I~..ed Wire
WARRINGTON. Aug. 23.--in.
comes and war profits were at
stake today, nc congress and
President Wilson ~ressled with
problems OF taxes and prices.
The drive or wealth. begun
In the senate by Ser. Johnson.
OF California. and now spread
along the entire congressional
front. was resumed today. as
Senator la Follette'a substitute
income tas provision drew near
vote.
Il would increase by $3.50. 00o. 0os
tho income tax returns provided b,
the finance committee bill
President Wilson had before hin
exhaustive data on further regnia
ton OF the coal industry and the
intricate problem Of steel price fix
Ing Meantime. distress OF Goa
operators grew. with the uncer
tainty as to Just when the presi
dents price fixing on soft coal al
the mouth OF the mines would be
come effective
Many companies are threatened
with ruin. 1, is said
Answer 20 Pope Benedict peace
proffer viii not be long delayed
Chancellor NichAeils' comment on
the pope's offer was regarded here
a. the usual evasion
Even the japanese commission /,
arrival potent with possibilities
has scarcely caused ripple here
Today will be given over by ths
commission TO formal calls on the
president and members OF the cab
met.
A sudden quiet which has fallen
over Russian developments has
caused some uneasiness. but the
Russian embassy said today II IL
In continuous communication with
Its foreign office. and nothing hat
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23
BONE DRY LAW IS
HELD UP; BELIEF

wv rAtrA ta~a~rN W.T."
OLYMPIA. Aug. as.-E. VI. VIII.
Jams. who was In charge OF the cir.
cuiation OF the bone dry refercn-
DUN petitions. is 'ischa ka bib
bling" The state checkers are a,
work on the petitions which the
supreme court decided were valid.
and II enough names are certified
as valid from the $50 signatures
on the petitions. Washington will
become sernimoist once more. Al.
tho the federal law will prevent in.
diyiduala from importing booze.
drug stores will be able 20 do so.
Williams says be Ia sure there are
enough names on the petitions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23
PERU NEAR BREAK
WITH the KAISER

nv United Press L~as~d WIre
AMSTERDAM. Aug. 23.-Peru
has sent an ultimatum to the i'm.
perial government on the sinking
of the Peruvian ship Lorton. which
was torpedoed February 5. Peru
demands that Germany pay the
damages and also an indemnity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23
Self Defense Plea
Set Up for Murder
~ United rr~-. leased Wire

wENATCHEE. Aug e3-The
announcement that the killing OF
Joseph Charlton by John W Coon
was done in selfdefeuse. and that
the shooting Of Mrs. Charlton was
accidental. which was made by
Coon's attorney. were the only de
velopments In the Malaga road
murder case today,
Coon's son. the only witness 70
the murder. and Coon himself
have been instructed by their al
torney TO refrain from discussing
the affair until the time OF the
trial.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23

For the benefit Of university men
I'm France. n club house has been
established in Paris. whore Amcrl-
can college men and their friends in
France can make home while they
are on furlough. A membership for
the University OF Washington mas
been obtained.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23
ALASKA TO have
GREAT PULP MILLS

~ United Frfes Fe".eu NHe
JUNEAU. Alaska, Aug. ga
pulp mill plant. which will repre-
sent an investment OF s25.00O.000,
will be bull, by the Thane Develop
ment Co. as soon as certain con
tracts are returned by the govern
ment. The plant will compete
with Canadian paper mills.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23
EDITORS At PLAY

CHEHALiS. Aug. 23.-The alst
annual convention OF the State
Press association convened this
morning here. with editors and
publishers from all parts of Wash.
ington and Oregon in attendance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-23
MUTlNY At END

WALLA WALLA. Aug. ga
Mutiny in the state prison had
auieted down today. with only occa
sional outbreaks from the leaders
of the uprising. who have been seq.
regaIed.