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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
Better Teachers Are Needed
For The Rural Schools Here

teach our prospective teachers. So
believed Colonel Parker, the great
teacher of teachers who said:
The day has come when steps
should be taken to see that no college
or university graduate Is ever allowed
to take upon himself the sacred Office
Of teacher without at least two years
professional training In q school or
college fully equipped for that pur-
pose.
What more priceless legacy can we
leave to the millions yet to be than to
make 1t possible for our spiritual
descendants to be so educated and so
trained that they will, under God, ef-
fectually work out the resting Of this
mighty continent, and through it of all
humanity"
1t seems fitting and proper to review
at this time the evolution of the
teacher-training idea in both Europe
ard America for the reason that many
state legislatures will wrestle with
this problem during the early part oil
1917. Talk Four" will be devoted to
Europe and several succeeding talks
, on this subject to America
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
EASY TO DARKEN
YOUR GRAY HAIR
Try This! Brush Sage Tea and Sui.
phur Compound through Your Hair,
Taking One Strand at q Time

When you darken your hair with
Sage Tea and Sulphur, no one can tell
because it's done so naturally, so
evenly. Preparing this mixture,
though, at home is mussy and trouble
some. For so cents you can buy at
any drug store the ready-to-use prep
GRAFTON, improved by the addition of
other ingredients, called "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound" You
with it and draw this through your
hair, taking one small strand at a
time. By morning all gray hair dis
appears, and after another applica-
ton or two, your hair becomes beau
tifully darkened, glossy and luxuriant.
Gray, faded hair, thong no disgrace,
IS sign Of old age, and as we all de-
sire a youthful and attractive appear
ance. get busy at once with Wyeth' 8
Sage and Sulphur Compound and
look years younger. This ready-to-
use preparation is a delightful toilet
requisite and not a medicine. It is not
intended for the cure, mitigation or
prevention of disease. advt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
OF LOCAL INTEREST
Some People We Know, and We WIN
Profit by Hearing About Them.

This Is purely local event.
II took place in Americas.
Not in some faraway place.
You are asked to investigate it
Asked to believe a citizens word;
To confirm q citizens statement.
ANY article that Is endorsed at home
Is more worthy of confidence
Than one you know nothing about
Endorsed by unknown people.
Olin Johnson, chief of police, 231
Jackson St, Americas, says: Il sup
pose it Is due to being on my feet SC
much that my back occasionally be-
comes lame. I have found that can
depend on Doan's Kidney Pills, which
l get at the Howell Pharmacy, to
bring me quick relief They are q
OF great merit and deserve
high praise"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Chief Johnson uses. Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17
ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY
HAS PASSED AWAY AS A
GREAT NATION Is BOWED

gift house incident" American citi-
zens had raised $4,000 by public
subscription as a testimonial to the
hero of Manila and they presented him
with a house In Washington. Dewey
who had been a widower since 1877,
had Just married Mrs. Mildred Mclean
FIazen of Washington. and he turned
ever the gift house to her. Shortly
afterward the Admiral and Mrs. Dewey
left the gift house and lived in the
w;fe's former home.
Declined to Enter Politics.
In 1900 Admiral Dewey was serious
ly talked of as a candidate for the Re-
publican nomination as President but
the Admiral preferred to remain In the
naval ranks rather than to seek sucn
venture In craftsmanship. His admir-
ers have since often spoken Of him as
the man who could have been a Pres
ident if he had wished.
Early in 1914 Admiral Dewey again
became conspicuous in the current
nows by revival of the long standing
controversy with Admiral Won Dieder-
ichs of the German navy regarding the
conduct of the German squadron dur
ing the blockade of Manila Bay, 1S
years before. In his autobiography
Admiral Dewey criticised Won Died
r.ch's for failing to observe the neu-
trality laws and told how shot was
fired across the bows of one Of the
German ships to impress it with the
fact that the American navy had es-
tablished a blockade and would coun-
| tenance no undue activity on the part
of the German ships, suspected at the
time as friendly to Spain.
No Worry to Mckinley.
"A difference of opinion about in
| ternational law had been adjusted,
said Dewey, without adding to the sum
of President McKinley's worries"
| Dewey was always a great student
of history; he knew every naval cam
paign that had been wRged from the
days of ancient Greece and Rome, had
analysed them and knew why defeat or
victory had come from certain move
ments and this without doubt was one
of the factors that contributed to his
own success in warfare
One of the finest estimates of Admir-
al Dewey's character is contained In q
tribute rendered to him by his old
time shipmate, Admiral Sampson, who
was fighting the Spaniards in the Car
ribean while Dewey was lying in Manila
Bay, resting on the laurels he had won
in the famous battle of the First of
May. Sampson said:
THE service knows Dewey an ideal
head of fleet. Perfectly courageous.
of thoroughly balanced judgment, and
quick of decision. he has the qualities
which carry one to fame if opportunity
be given. The man and the hour for
tunately came together and the coun-
try is richer in another brilliant page
Of history and another heroic figure.
His career has given a lofty impetus
to the young which will bear fruit In
nobler aspirations. He has become
one of the most valued possessions
which a nation can have-a national
hero"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-17

1hc people whose Advertisements
,rn read in this paper are on the level
They're not afraid of their goods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
The Text of Memorandum

The memorandum tolOlWs
After bluntlY refusing Germany
peace offer. the Entente Powers stated
in their note addressed TO the American
government that they were Determined
to continue the war IN order TO deprive
Germany of German provinces III lhe
west and East. to destroy Austria
Hungary and to annihilate TURKEY IN
wapinc war with such aims, the En-
tcnte allies are violating all rules OF
International law as they prevent the
legitimate trade of neutrals with the
Central Powers and of the neutrals
among themselves. Germany has. so
far. not made unrestricted use Of the
veapon which she possesses in her
submarines. Since the Entente Powers
however. have made it impossible to
come to an understanding based upon
e0ualitv of rights of all nations as
proposed by the Central Powers. and
have instead declared only such
peace TO be possible which shall be die
tated by the Entente allies. and shall
result in the destruction and the hui
initiation of the Central Powers, Ger
many is unable further to forego the
full use of her submarines.
CONTINUED on Page q, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
REPORTS from Neutrals

From Spain. Holland and the Scan
danaVian countries messages 20 the
English papers say that they are wait
ing for the lead which the United
States will give before framing their
replies to the German announcement
of unfettered maritime war against all
cargo vessels approaching her enemies
coasts.
British officials decline to speak for
, publication on the crisis lest any 80
tcranccs might he construed in the
United States as onfcious attempts to
influence tho American policy and in
trudc upon the problem which they
recognize is purely one between the ncu-
trail nations and the Central Powers.
Two theories arc current here and
arc being warmly discussed. One is the
central powers expect to Starvc out
strictcd sea warfare and that they CON
Sidcr they have more to gain by trying
to shut off American supplies of NUM-
lions and food than by continuing
friendly relations. The second is that
the Central dynastics consider that at
the present moment they may best
serve their own interests with their
peoples by bringing upon themselves
the hostility of the neutral nations And
world
At no previous stage Of the war since
the sinking of the Lusitania has the
development of Americas policy been 50
intcntly watched, so curiously awaited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
Operator on Hutton's
Private Wire De-
clares He Received
No Such Message
from the Office with
Which Mr.. Boiling Is
Connected
AND COMMITTEE
REMAINS AT n. Y.

New York, Feb. 1-Contradic-
tory testimony regarded by the
congressional committee as of
grave Importance was given in
the leak" inquiry late TODAY.
So serious was the unexpected
developments considered that il
resulted in the abandonment Of
a plan formulated earlier in the
day to discontinue the hearing
in New York because it was felt
that the international situation
demanded the presence of the
representatives in Washington.
Formal announcement was made
tonight that the inquiry would
be continued here tomorrow at
least.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
Republicans Opposed

Republicans whose attacks on the
bill and demands for a return to high
or tariff rates had featured the debate.
voted solidly against the measure and
were joined by the Progresslves: Rep
resentative London of New York, the
Socialist. and four Democrats, Reps.
Caldwell of New York, Galloway of
Texas and Doughton and Page of
North Carolina Voting with the DEM
ocrat majority were Rep. kenton of
California, Independent, and Randall Of
California, Prohibitionist The bill is
designed to raise about s248000, 900 to
meet extraordinary military and naval
expenses through increased inheritance
taxes and a tax of eight per cent. on
net incomes of partnerships and
corporations in excess of an exempted
$4,000 and eight per cent. profit on in
yestment. 1t also authorizes bond is
sues aggregating s1o0,000.000 to cover
the purchase of the Danish West In
dies Alaskan railroad expenditures and
other usgmauent iGyeztMeQts,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
New Low Record for
Season in Cotton Sales

more than double that which followed
he collapse of Daniel J. Sully bull
campaign on 1904 while the decline pre-
cipitated by the outbreak of the Euro
pean war at the end of July 1914,
amounted to only two cents a pound.
For a time today everyone around the
ring seemed to be trying to sell at the
came moment. Local traders could re-
call no occasion of great excitement ana
generalization.
LIVERPOOL and local trade interests
wore heavy buyers at the decline. the
demand from such sources absorolhs
the bulk Of the contracts thrown over
bv panic speculative holders. heavy
southern selling was attributed more
largely TO liquidation of long accounts
than To hedging against spot supplies
hut the unsettled state OF sentiment III
some southern quarters was reNeaieu ~
DISPATCHES from Augusta indicating ne
Tho exchange there had passed reso'|
tions asking that the futures markets.
M Now Orleans and New York be cioseo
during the crisis. other sou'he.h
changes were asked to join IN the
quest but local traders consioereu -"
the weathering of the early break nao
demonstrated the strength of the STU
alton.
During the height of the early eN.i'o
ment a private cable was receiVeu 80
Liverpool asking what the maele1 va
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
Original
Document
Delivered
A MEMORANDUM
BY BERNSTORFF
Resembles German Note Made
Public Wednesday but Evil
IDENTITY Prepared Before Will
sons Address to Senate on
World Peace

Washington, Feb. IA second mem
orandum delivered Yesterday with the
German note was made public late TO-
day by the state department. 1t differs
in some respects from the substance OF
the note itself The understanding is
that it was prepared at the German
embassy on instructions from Berlin
prior to President Wilson'S peace ad-
dress TO the Senate ana withheld then
on account of the address. When
Count Won Bernstorr received the note
and memorandum yesterday from Ber-
lin lie decided to deliver with them
the original document prepared by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02

%." Nrk. Feb THE most sensa-
tr,.k ia the history Of cotton
t.#tf markets followed the German
1tm7rue announcement ut the opening
'hn ovchange here today. Before the
irs' eall was completed. May contracts
rag sold ~ i260 making decline of
~ SD hale from the closing price or
Yesterday and new low record for the
season An almost equally rapid recoN-
'f} followed to I725 for that deliN-
cry. or AS points from the lowest. but
his advance was met by increased Of
'ertnEs from all directions. and there
was second break tn 1850 for the May
position
Feverish AZ Close
Disturbing rumors of unfaNorable
shipping or diplomatic Developments
ktpf tho market In n turmoil during
nho entire day. and while the volume
II business tapcred off after the first
b,K price movements there were fire.
qucnt fluctuations of 10 or 90 points
between sales. Prices. however. were
veil within the early tradings with May
losing at 1914. or about 264 points
above the low level OF the morning. The
Eenarai list was feverish at the end OF
The day. with prices showing net loss
of eli to :5t points. as compared with
Wednesdays closing figures.
The break Of over fve cents a pound
On May contracts at the opening was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
Count Von Beno Ambassador Thought the Action by America Would
Be Swift and Decve Wilson and Lansing Plan Behind Curtain Of Silence
ETHEL BYRNE is
PARDONED BY
GOV. WHITMAN

New York, Feb. Mrs. Ethel
6yrne, who has been serving a 30
days sentence in the penitentiary
on BIackweIl's Island for spreading
birth control propaganda, was par
doned tonight by Governor Whit
man. A delegation of women, in
GLIDING Mrs. Margaret Sanger, sis
ter Of Mrs. Byrne, and Mrs. Amos
Pinchot, were given the pardon
when they called upon the Govern
or at a hotel here. They left imme-
diateIy for the penitentiary. Mrs.
5yrne began her sentence II days
ago and at once went upon a "hun-
ger strike"
my sister," said Mrs. SANGER,
when questioned by the Governor,
SIS dying. IN her behalf can
promise that she will not AGAIN
violate the law if released"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
Rallies Follow

recnt liquidation lessenCd after tho
"f hour however. and was followed
. rtrruisr rallies which were of mod o.
, .ta proportions compared with the
.H0.ut ut the previous collapse. These
b N,# w,tr accelerated by tho retire
.,,l ~ hcnrtah contracts. short sellers
.uu quite willing, apparently. TO take
Woo of tho profits which had accrued
.. ibow over night
rb,rp also was moderate buying by
..r,ata who seemed 10 feel that
r..,pa had reached the bargain" level
+r,crthoIess. tho market continued
,ttrcmolv nervous and was subject to
.unv rapid changes of tone.
/, me nnni hour small stocks made
n. X, Iaw pricca for the day when reports
rrhad The financial district that a'-
s..t severance Of diplomatic relations
9TH Germany was imminent
So far ms tho general prices In the
-.rk uft were concerned. IN" greatest
- ,aa mat ~ Bethlehem steel. that
-,..h selling - low NJ 36a when com
pared with the high record price oi ~"
last November.
.r,,ed states steel which led the
itf ia volume or safes WIN 49, IT.
oob .horca changing hands out OF 10
,,I ~ , 100 600 opened at l05 70 100 an
.,.rntsht loss Of L. points. at the MINI
mum broke further to %. recovered 10
I'd. -, hut closed at l0e 81, showing
ar. points net loss for the day. SNIP
Ma .t,rk. were particularly Influenced
", The international situation. Mercah-
iue marines breaking :" Is points
with Is t.s for Atlantic CUR ana west
indlea and II for United Fruit.
induairiais OF the steel ana iron ~
vision wcro lower by TO 70 points. mo
t1ru Yielded . 10 II. pctrolcums to y"
r,ulpnerta : 20 Il. feathers ana SUI
l,rs to n and coppers and zinc shares
20 T. In addition many speciaities
not ordinarily classed In speclal
roufa. experienced severe price losses
sears Roehuck losing II points and
tmerican can almost TO- Utilities. In
tnlfug gas shares. were weak.
Rails were under pressure. sales or
...h grade stocks ~ that division be-
InE necessary 90 protect other hold
.ue4 t'rlor Pacific broke more than
unints with Z for Baltimore & Ohio.
for Heading. for New York Cen
t..' and 4 80 for Norfolk & western.
Nuar rntls were comparatively steady,
.0Itng Ncw Haven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
FIND SPANIEL
NOT GUILTY OF
WIFEYS MURDER

San Antonio, Tex, Feb. IA yer.
dict Of not guilty was returned aft.
er less than two hours deIiberation
today by the Jury in tho case Of
Harry J. Spaniel Of Alpine, Texas,
tried on a charge Of killing his wife
Crystal Holland Spaniel, last July.
When the verdict was announced
many Of the spectators hurried
from the courtroom into tho street
and cheered.
Judge Dubois ordered SpanelPs
release under $4,000 bond in tho
case, charging him with tho murder
Of Lieut.. Col. Butler and granted a
change Of venue to Coleman, Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
Neutrals
Awaiting
U.S.Lead
ALL EYES TURNED
ON WASHINGTON
American Decision Likely to De-
termine Attitude of Spain,
Holland and the Scandinavian
Countries

London, Feb. 1.-The eyes of
Great Britain and all Europe are
today focused upon Washington.
1t is recognized that the ques-
ton whether the United States
finally will be drawn into the
European war is being decided
there. Not only the policy of
the United States but of the
neutral European nations also is
being largely determined in
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
Revenue Bill Is
Passed by House
SENATE PASSES
ISL, 900, 900 BILL
| ON FORTIFICATION

Washington, Feb. 1.-The annual
iortlf1cahon bill carrying $4,000, 900
winch was passed by the House Mon
day passed the Senate today unamend-
ca. The usual objections to the large
coast defense items were lacking in the
brief Senate debate. the only senator's
who suggested changes expressing
concern as TO whether the amount
would be sufficient in view of the sit
uation with Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
Pass Bill
.OverVeto
in House

Washington, Feb. 1.--Presidcnt Will
sons veto of the immigration bill be-
cause of its literacy test feature was
ovorriddcn in the House tonight by a
vote Of 2s6 to 1906 Party lines were lg-
nored in the fight. Republicans and
Democrats being almost equally dI-
vided on either side.
Tomorrow the action of the House
will be reported TO the Senate where
the bill passed originally by Ga to Z,
An effort to override the veto will be
made there without delay. and advo-
Gates of the measure say it is certain
TO bc successful. For 90 years there
Continued on Page g. Column ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
PARTY LINES ARE
STRICTLY HELD
Vote Stands 211 to 196-Will Be
Taken up in Senate Soon
Drafted to Meet Prospective
Treasury Deficit - Fortifica-
ton Bill Goes to President

Washington. Feb 1.-The admins
tration revenue bill framed to meet the
prospective treasury deficit next year,
was passed by the House late today
BY vote Of 211 to 1876. 1t now goes to
the Senate. where it will be taken up
in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
Refusal
toCive Out
LANSING WORKS
ION SOMETHING
FOR PRESIDENT"
Only Announcement OF
Developments Ere
quent Conferences

Washington, Feb. What
ever course of action President
Wilson has chosen to meet Ger
many's declaration of unre-
stricted submarine warfare, is
known only to three or four
members of his official family
Neither the cabinet as whole
nor the foreign affairs commit
tees of Congress have been TAX
en- into his confidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02

The steamship St. Louis now in
port. is taking on cargo and passen-
orpool Saturday. Mr. Franklin said
that unless instructed to the contrary
by Washington, the St. Louis would
sail as usual for Liverpool. the reeu-
lar port of destination The telegram
Continued on Page q, Column a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
operator Denies Messaoe

connolly has testified that he sent tina
information IN a message. now ui.st,,,
between LIS and 80 O'Clock on tho ma
noon OF December - over tho private
wire Joseph V. Becker. IIutt,u.s nr,,.
ator on the Washington wIrc. svo,, III.
DAY that he was on the wire from d..
opening to closing on Dec - and mo- .r,..,
message as Connolly descr. bc. ever r,ur,
to him
bcckcrs statement stirred tlo curuit
tee to great activity Impressed. ,. r.,
eral congressman said WIN uc,lcr
apparent sincerity and keen rrgrII,,ft...
of events of lee. y. they insisted ON f.I.
lowing up his declaration without d,i,,.
Sherman T.. Whiprlc counsel 80 Nh.
committee, joined in their view ina, u,
doubt might remain as ia whether ~.
Connolly message did reach the IIuttop
office by any Of its wires Whippre de-.
clared every telegraph operator in tie
employ Of the firm should ~ raIfrl Ell
once Becker suggested mat There wta
another wire. the "Southcrn' Circuit.
over which the message might nsv.
come. despite Mr. Connolly declaration.
that he used the house wire rui la
hardly thought such was the case rhatt.
man Henry then announced that tho tu-
usual importance 81 the contradictory
testimony could not be oyerestiuatcd and
he therefore closed the committee into
executive session 20 consiicr prolung.ng
the local hearing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
INDICATIONS THAT ANOTHER NOTE IS
BEING COMPOSED THOUGH MANY SAY
PREPARATION LOOKING TOWARD WAR
Wild Break in Stock
Market with Bethlehem
Steel Down 30 Points

iurk lob Gcrmany's dec
aNan ot a relentless submarine
nuHlrn resulted today In one OF the
and most exciting sessions OF
Is exchange since the war be
stocks broke from fivc to is
~. in IN extensive selling move
m.n And bethlehem steel fell Sc
u.Hs ~ stock was thrown on the
t.si 80 tho opening and sales in the
Nauf amounted TO $50 900 shares.
r..fr appeared for some time 10 be
ulAlly no support and the volume
offerings was materially Increased
"fe. under stop loss" orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02

May Rule
on Ships
ADVICE SOUGHT
BY LINER COMFY
The st. Louis Takes Passengers
and Cargo to Sail Saturday
for LiverpOOl-Expect Port of
New York to Be Closed Each
Night

New York. Feb. IA definite ruling
and instructions from official sources
as to future movements Of the Amer
lean Line steamships was asked of
Secretary Lansing and the state de-
partment today by p. A. S. Franklin,
president of the International Mercan-
tile Marine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND COLDER

Boston. Feb. 1.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity
Friday fair and colder with cold
wave; Saturday fair, continued cold;
high northwest winds diminishing Fri
dav night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-02
The Boiling Element

The point upon which testimony differs
is whether F. A. Connolly. the wash
ihstoh broker and partner OF n. W Bod.
ing brother-in-law Of President wl.
son sent his forecast or the rrcs.dcr, ,
recent peace note over his private wlro
to E. +. Hutton & Co, New York bro