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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
REWARD BROUGHT RETURN
OF THIS LOST AUTOMOBILE

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 27.-That you
can recover a lost automobile in At
lanta, if you offer reward sufficiently
large to interest the police authori-
ties. or anyone else who may have
knowledge of thewhereabouts of your
car, was discovered by an Austrian
and a German who suffered the mis-
fortune to lose a picture of Captain
Paul Koenig, commander of the fam
Gus submarine Deutschland, which
they were more anxious to recover
than their stolen car
The picture was in the flap on the
Guor of the car and when they emerg-
ed from the rathskeller where they
had dined they found that the car
was gone. Immediately they FASTENED
to newspaper office and advertised a
reward for the recovery of the car,
saying nothing about the picture, and
in less than twentyfour hours they
recovered both the auto and the prec'
ious photograph.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
YOUTHS WEARING GORGEOUS
SHIRTS ON ATLANA'S STREETS

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 27.-Gorgeous
wall paper designs in Greek restau-
rants, birds of paradise and peacocks
tails, Solomon in all the glory of his
royal purple-none of these could
hold light to the shirts Atlanta
youths are wearing.
Starting with checks and stripes
that dazzled the eye and astonished
conservative dressers by their seem
ing boldness, the haberdashers have
been getting stronger and stronger on
the color display until the first revo-
lutionary styles would not be noticed
in comparison with what they are
showing now.
Flaming turkey red, navy blue,
orange yellow, dectic pink are some
of the solid colors; while for the
more advanced dressers they are offer
ing designs with loud background
set off by flowers in flaming array.
And not only do the haberdashers
show them, but Atlanta's young men
wear them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27

Six negroes from this immediate
section who went to Connecticut and
Delaware have died in the past three
days, according to reliable advices re
ceived by the Times-Recorder In
formation came here of three deaths
in the North on Sunday, two on Mon
Cay, and one today.
The latest emigrant to pass away is
Will Barber, who died today at Will
mington, Del, according to informa-
ton received here. The main con-
tributing causes to these and other
deaths have been pneumonia, and th5
cold facts bear out the constant warn
ings which have been given in this
section concerning the reasons why
the Southern negroes should not emf.
crate in such hosts.
Since the Times Recorder began
publishing accounts of deaths and pri'
walton among the negroes who have
left here, there has been constant
stream of information flowing into the
Office from people who know of Incl
dents among the negroes who have
left this immediate section.
The question is now annoying the
North, although this section began the
movement of the colored people. They
are now endeavoring to have the
Southern people, especially former
employers, to pay the return expenses
of these negroes. Much Inconvenience
is being caused, and before the color
ed people gain full knowledge of the
truth, it is feared that large numbers
OF deaths will result. The Times-Re-
corder is prepared to substantiate all
of the stories which have been pub
Iished, and contrary to some of the
comment, it is not true that the stor
les have been exaggerated, because
OF a possible deterring influence on
the movement.
Homer Glover, a negro who died in
Hartford, Conn, a few days ago, was
brought to Americas Monday and bur-
led a few miles in the country, near
his old home.
Henry Lghtley, an old negro man
who went to Connecticut just few
weeks ago, it is reported, died in Hart
ford Monday. Lightley is well known
about Americus, and his wife now re
sides over in Brooklyn Heights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
ARNOW TO GO WITH BROWN
INTO COMMISSIONERS OFFICE

ATLANTA, Ca. Feb. 27.-It is free
Iy rumored about the capitol that
State Game Commissioner Charles S.
Arrow, in the event that he is not
re-appointed to his present position
by Governor-elect Dorsey when he as
sumes the reins of Office this summer,
will receive a position under ]. ].
brown in the agricultural department.
1t is said that Mr. Arrow was slated
to head the market bureau which Lem
& Jackson is organizing for Commits
sioner Brown.
Mr.. Jackson is to be given an Office
p!ace in the agricultural department,
It is said. Mr.. Arrows term of Office
will not expire until September, and
that will give Mr.. Jackson plenty OF
time to organize the marketing bureau
and get it on its feet before Mr.. Ar
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
sinking Of Laconia covert Act"

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. 81
Official dispatches confirming the
Death of American citizens aboard the
Inflated British liner Laconia, which
was torpedoed without warning, es-
tablish the destruction of the vessel
as an covert act" The sinking of the
liner is regarded here as another
Lusitania incident, in which case it
will be recalled, President Wilson
warned the German government that
he would hold them to strict account
ability" should future similar at
tacks occur.
The situation today remains un-
changed, apparently, but the sinking
OF the Laconia, it is expected, will
hasten action by congress on Presi-
dent Wilson's address delivered yes
terday. In this connection, it is indi-
Gated the first step to be taken by
this government will be the arming
Of American merchant vessels, and the
hurrying of certain preparations for
war already well under way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
ROAD KILLS
PASSE NGERS FOR
IN 8 YEARS

ALTOONA, Penn, Feb. 27.-Twenty
passengers were killed in a rear-end
collision between the Mercantile Ex-
press and freight train on the Penn
sylvania railroad at Mount Union Sta
ton, near here, early today. The col
lision occurred directly in front Of
the Mount Union depot, where the Ex-
press train had stopped.
The freight was a fast one, not
scheduled to stop at Mount Union, and
crashed into the rear of the Express,
the passenger train, it is alleged, not
being properly protected by flag. The
rear sleeper in which most of the
killed were, was almost totally de-
stroyed, the huge freight locomotive
ploughing its way through the steel
framework of the Pullman, crushing
victims beneath its ponderous weight.
Passengers in other coaches Of the
Express sustained a severe shaking
up" but only few of these were SER
iously hurt.
Announcing the accident, officials Of
the Pennsylvania system stated that
this wreck is the first to occur within
three years on the entire system in
which the life of single passenger
was sacrificed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
SINKING OF LACONIA.
HELD AS "OVERT. ACT"
IN VIEW OF THE PAST.
mittee, so far as is known early this
afternoon, has taken no action on the
bill before it.
Total of Thirteen Lost.

LONDON, Feb. 27.-Wesley Frost.
American consul at Queenstown, tele-
graphed the American embassy here
today that Mrs. Mary E. Hay and her
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Hay, both
Americans and passengers aboard the
I.aconia when the vessel was torpe-
doed without warning, died of expos
ure and were buried at sea.
A Central News agency despatch
from Queenstown states eight Amer
lean negro fireman, who shipped from:
New York aboard the Laconia, also
died from exposure, but this has not
yet been officially verified by the
United States consul at that point
According to Consul Frost's tele-
gram to the American embassy today,
the total number of survivors landed
from the Laconia is now two hundred
and eighty-one out of two hundred and
ninety-four known to have been
aboard the ill-fated vessel. Appar-
emily, this indicates the loss of thir-
teen lives, but it is unknown whether
of not this number includes deaths oc-
casioned by exposure after the pas
sengers and crew sought safety in the
ships boats. Six of the survivors,
Consul Frost telegraphed. are now in
Queenstown hospitals, but none OF
there are thought to be in a serious
condition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
OH, NO! NO BOYCOTT
CONSIDERED NECESSARY

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb 27-WniIe
there has been organized boycott
movement among Atlanta housewives
to shut off the use of staple foods
which have gone to prohibitive prices,
it develops that they have simply quit
buying such things as Irish potatoes.
onions, cabbage, eggs and other tout
of sight" things, and the effect is the
same as of they had gone into an or
ganized movement.
Some of the more progressive re-
tail grocers have discussed prices
very frankly with their customers in
newspaper advertisements, declaring
that certain articles at prevailing
prices are luxury and should not be
boufiht, and the housewives have taken
the tip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
EAYFIELD REPORTS
FAYORABLY UPON
AMERICUS DAIRYMEN

DR.. Rayfield and his assistants from
the state veterinary department, who
are on their regular inspection trip OF
Cairy herds over the state, report the
condition of the herd of E. H. Buch-
anan in as good condition as any herd
they have inspected in the state.
Dr. Rayfield states that he has Wis
tied the greater portion of the state
inspecting a large number of dairy
cattle and finds the herd of Mr.. Buch-
snan to compare with any over the
state in health and clean condition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
STANDARD OIL FOR
LOSS IN INDEMNITY

NE WYORK, Feb. Pit is announc
ed here today that the Standard Oil
Company will seek monetary indem-
nifty for the destruction of oil proper
ties in Rumania, owned by the com
pany at the time of the German invas-
ion.
Most of the Standard Oil property in
that country was destroyed by the re-
treating Russians and Rumanians to
Prevent the well falling into German
control, and the damage done will
amount to a tremendous sum in the
{ gregate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
WEATHER IS GREAT
HANDICAP FOR THE
FARMER FOR LABOR

ATLANTA, Ga. Feb. 27.-If not an
other bale of cotton is exported, all
the cotton on hand will be practically
cleaned up at the present rate OF
home consumption, is the view re-
fiected in cotton circles during the
week. In support of this view it is
cited that the consumption of cotton
in the United States reached 100000
bales in January, the largest on rec
ord. During the six months, domes-
tic consumption reached 1887 1868
bales. and around four million bales
have already been exported. In view
of this it is the prevailing sentiment
in cotton circles that the farmer has
nothing but rosy prospects.
Only unfavorable weather is pre-
venting the Southern farmer from
carrying on his preparations for
planting large acreages to various
crops, is the substance of reports
coming from all parts of the South
except the extreme west, where there
has been little rain. Delivery of seed
and fertilizers has been held up by
bad roads and it is evident that many
farmers are holding back orders fol
supplies till weather is better. Al
though they have been urged to buy
fertilizers early because of freight
congestions and because of the possi-
BILE effect of an increase in the manu-
facture of ammunition on some of It's
ingredients, it is apparent that the
full requirements of the farmers have
not yet been made known. The fer
tilizer trade, however, reports big
business and an evident purpose of the
farmers to fertilize heavily this year.
Even the serious loss from the win
ter-kill of small grains is not being
taken pessimistically Farmers con-
slider that they can recoup their losses
by planting to other crops on the
same land, in this year of high
prices.
The damage to winter-cover crops
is greater than was at first thought.
Following closely several days OF
moist weather, the small grain has
made a tender growth, and were in
poor condition for withstanding the
severe cold. In the extreme South
the damage is not so great as first ap-
peared, but over other portions of the
South, the damage was greater than
was anticipated. Broadcasted or shall
low seeded fields in general schow
practically total loss. While drilled
grains show losses differing with va
rieties and depth of drill rows, none
o. it has escaped considerable dam
age. Alfalfa has also suffered Sc
verely.
Fields which have been in small
grain afford good seed beds with COM
paratively little TO be done to fit
them for replanting. While many
farmers are undertaking the resow
to- oats, the uncertainty attending
spring-sown oats has inclined the agri-
cultural leaders to recimmend seeding
t. soy beans, velvet beans or cowpeas
for hay crops. Cotton, corn and pea
nuts. however. will be looked to by
many farmers, as desirable to plant
in the grain fields, thus adding to the
acreage they had already planned to
give to these crops.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
LEGISLATION To
PROVIDE MEANS
FOR PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 27.-The
house foreign relations COMMITTEES, 20
which was referred the Flood bill en-
powering President Wilson to deal
with eventualities in connection with
the submarine situation, has unofficial
ly agreed to strike from the admins
tration measure the words other in
strumentalities, and substitute there
for ito use the naval forces of the
United States, including the naval
militia"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
HOME Of {. {. COOK
LOST BY FLAMES

The residence of Mr. and Mrs +. E.
Cook. about three miles from Preston,
Webster county, was totally destroy
ed by fire Monday afternoon about
three o'clock. 1t is supposed to have
originated in defective stove fue. Il
was a beautiful country home of two
stories. and had only recently been re-
II odeled. The home was the old place
CT John King, the father of Mrs. Cook.
The loss is about $4,000 with no in
surance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
Same AsLusitania
In All of The
Phases
THE WORDS STRICT
ACCOUNTABILITY"
Thirteen Lives are
Lost, Say The
Reports

WASHINGTON, d. C., Feb. pa
despatch from Consul Wesley Frost,
at Queenstown, dated 11:15 o'clock
last night, and received at the state
department today states Mrs. Mary
Il. Hay and her daughter, Miss Eliza
beth Hay, were lost and four other
American cabin passengers saved
when the Laconia was sunk. Those
saved were. F. B. Gibbons, a represent
ative of the Chicago Tribune; Mrs. F.
E. Harris, wife of Col. Harris. U. S.
A, stationed at Fort DUPONT, Mo-; Ar
thur Kirby, New York business man.
and Father Warren, of st. Josepr's
seminary, Baltimore, Md.
The despatch also communicated the
names of fifteen negro firemen, all
Americans, who were saved, and fix
ed the number of survivors now at
Queenstown at about 267. with ii
others known to be at Bantry. This,
Consul Frost said. left thirteen still
missing, of whom fiXe were drowned
and eight, including Mrs. Hay and
her daughter, died of exposure. So
far as known, no Americans were
drowned.
Consul Frost's official despatch says
the "Laconia was torpedoed without
warning at 1920 p, m, February 5th.
at a point $50 miles west of Fastnet
Rock, Ireland A second torpedo was
sent into the sinking vessel twenty
minutes after the first went true to
its mark, after the first thirteen
boats had gotten away. Wireless mes
sages were sent out Immediately af-
ter the Laconia was torpedoed, and
boats with the survivors were picked
Up by British patrol boats at 4 o'clock
next morning" Bitter cold prevailed
al the time of the attack and it was
due to the severity of the weather,
combined with the haste with which it
was necessary to abandon their vessel
that several survivors perished of eX
Iosure.
1t was said here this afternoon that
Cedric B. Ivatte, who was lost with
the Laconia, was an American citizen,
although born in England, but the
statement has not been officially veri-
fed
According to an authoritative ex
nression of opinion obtained after a
conference between President Wilson
and Secretary Lansing, the sinking of
the Laconia, involving the loss of
American lives, is looked upon by the
government of the United States as 4
clear violation of American rights. No
further investigation of the incident is
considered necessary, in view of Con-
sul Frost's first hand information al
ready received at the state depart
ment.
While no formal action was taken
by either tne HOuSe VI SehdlS IOl0lSH
relations committees, on President
Wilson's request to be clothed with
authority to deal with the submarine
menace. both bodies show an unmis-
takabl tendency to limit the authority
to be conferred upon the president.
The senate committee, it is stated, has
definitely decided to amend the bill so
as TO make it authorize only the
arming of merchant vessels, the gov
ernment being instructed to furnish
owners of vessels with guns and to
supply competent gunners to be in
charge of the same. The house com
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
REEDS AMENDMENT
MAY YET Be LOST

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 27.-
The failure of house and senate con-
ferees to break the deadlock over the
rostaI bill amendment to renew pneu-
matte tube contracts for another year.
caused opponents of the Reed bone
dry" amendment TO hope this after
noon that the postal bill may not be
passed at this session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
ROBINSON FOUND READY
MARKET FOR PRODUCE HERE

A. Robinson, who resides nea"
Plains, was in Americus Tuesday
bringing along a fine load of country
produce, for which he had no Difficult
ty in finding a ready market. Mr.. Rob
inson is one of Sumter's progressive
farmers and raises lots of produce
which he occasionally brings here and
exchanges for cash.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
COUNCIL MEETING
FOR CITY TONIGHT

The regular meeting of the mayor
and council of the city of Amerieus
will be held tonight at the council
chambers, at 7:30 o'clock.
Business of importance is said to be
ready for consideration, and the pro
ceedings are awaited with interest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
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SISTER OF PRESIDENTS :
WIFE DIES IN VIRGINIA I

ROANOKE, Va, Feb. 27.-Mrs. =
Matthew Maury sister of Mrs. =
Woodrow Wilson, died here late =
yesterday, death following an op- :
GRAFTON for intestinal trouble. =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27

now takes it up.
The reported changes in the agricul-
turaI department were given currency
by the published report that J. d.
Freeman, of the Atlanta police force,
and champion trap shooter Of America,
might bet the game commissioner ap-
pointment under Governor Dorsey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
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: DAILY WEATHER FORECAST :

The weather forecast for Amer I
; icus and vicinity follows: 4
Cloudy tonight.
, Wednesday: Cloudy and cooler. 4
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27
SIX NEGROES IN
THREE DAYS DIE
IN COLDOF NORTH
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: SEVENTH NEGRO is \
DEAD IN THREE DAYS. =

= Advices to the Times Recorder =
= say that second negro from this =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-27

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-10-12
GEORGETOWN NOTES

Georgetown. Oct. 10. Mrs. VIM.
Scmit, who has been iii for some
time, is now on the road TO recovery.
The M. l. A. will give a dance Fri
day night, Oct. u. Every one come
and have good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Tippets motored
to Salt Lake last Friday to spend a
few days with Mr. and Mrs. L. d.
Barkdnll Mr.. BarkduII was oper-
ated on some time ago and was doing
fine until Friday morning when the
doctors found it necessary TO oper-
ate on him again. He iB now getting
along as we'll az could be expected.
Quite . number OF Georgetown
people attended conference at Salt
Lake last week.
Mrs Fl. c. Dimick spent few days
the past week with Geo. Hoff and
family. while Mr.. Dimick was in Salt
Jalye on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ferguson. Of
Soda Springs spent q few days the
INST week with friends here and In
Nounan.
NJ. C. Clark. Mrs. chas. r. Clarl
md two dauRhters went TO Salt Lake
list week to visit a few days with
Newell. son OF G. r. Clark, before h'
leaves for France
Brady Dunn and family, accom-
pan'ed by Mrs Ernest Barkdull. mo
tored TO Salt Lake last week.
/ Miss Ida Hoff returned Monda'
from q visit with reiatives In Sal
LAKE. and Pennington.
Mrs Roy Shaver returned TO In
gan, after a two weeks visit wial
relatives here end f. Hentnotier.
II Sovmcu~ Hoff writes frem Amer
I'm Teke thNt ha is enfryfng himsel
and THINKS that the training Ii Won
. derful He said they were havin
: deal weather. but the climate IL az
ferent than that ~ Bear Lake II
sent q bird's-eye picture OF the cam
and Ct looks as II the men were quit
= comfortably located.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-10-12
Modern Drug Co.
MONTPELIER
HEAR CAPTAIN HOBsON At
OPERA HOUSE OCTOBER -

Capt. Richard p. Hobson Will
speak at the opera house In Montpel
Ter on wednesday night. October IT,
at O'Clock. His subject viii be
America IN War Capt. Hobson
10 a speaker of great ability and he
Will give the people something to
think about on the question Of ma
tionaI prohibition. No admission
will be charged and the public 10
cordially invited TO hear one Of the
nations eminent men.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-10-12
FOR RENT. FOR SALE, ETC.

FOR sALE-A good business prop
ertys call on Bear River Valley
Land q Abstract Co.
wAETED--A girl for general house
work: call at the City Meat Mar
ket.
WANTED BY a gentleman, room
and board with family OF refine
ment: references given. address
r. O. box ~.
LOST Between Montpelier and
Banks ranch. two 36x4z tires
and rims finder return TO Groo 4
Toomer garage and receive re-
yard.
LOST--A lady's pen with opal and
pearl setting: finder will be re-
warded by leaving ne this office.
70 LEASE-My 20O-acre dry farm
miles from Soda Springs. ali
nc and so acres under cuItiva-
tIon: good houae. barn and out
houses; call on OF write 20 DT
H Beckstrom. Montpelier.
OR SALE-A John Deere twO-way
pillow, good as new; also a five
passenger auto IN good condition
| both are bargains; inquire at Pal
ace barber shop.
FOR SALE-I4arge heating stove II
good condition for SIC; call OI
Hrs. Datesman. opposite 0psFl
/ house.
Z WANTED -LabereFs for trenehinR
3Ek e. 40 cents per hour. Par
rot & Christoffernen, M0nlpeiieS.
4 WOULD LIKE to trade $4,000 houa
and lot I'm Logan, Utah. for graz
or pasture land near Ovid, Par
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-10-12

T. You ARE In aeaa ea ; guaranteed
mailing TINT n your vteinity or
county ~ state. 81 have an fielder
mailing, yoa can gst a large cir
euiation ~ addressing n. D. Rsass.
President Western CompiIiag c..
Soda spFings. Idaho.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-10-12

OF Montpelier. address =. y. ho1
2O3. Salt Lake. Utah.
TOR sALE-zA kodak IN first class
condition At reasonable price. call
at Rinehart studio.
FOR SAI4E-younk thoroughbred
Chester white bears. inquire Of
r.. II. Mcguire. Montpelier.