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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-13
BILLY SUNDAY STIRRING
ATLANTA PEOPLE TO ACTION

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 13.-Billy Sun
day has coiled his rope and whirled
it around his head and thrown II
with unerring aim. 1t has settled
around Atlatas neck, and he has haul
ed in just enough to take up the
slack. When he gets ready he viii
fetch up with a jerk and throw the
city and put his brand upon its flank.
One can hear all sorts of opinions
expressed concerning the famous
evangelist, according to where he
goes. The men who were instrument
tai in bringing him here say he is
great. Preachers praise him to the
skies, with some few exceptions who
refrain from criticising where they
cannot praise. Some others who have
heard him say he's a hippidrome.
Billy cares less than the proverbial
tinker's dam what anybody thinks Or
says.
The streets are full of curbstone|
theologians," he has remarked several
times. You can hear 'em spoutiag
OF every corner. The fellow who
hears sermon thinks he could beat
the preacher the fellow who reads a
newspaper thinks he knows more
about journalism than the editor
Anybody who thinks he can beat
me preaching is welcome to come up
here and try his hand. That's all I've
got to say"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-13
Hans und Fritz.

Always on the laert for something
new and novel; Manager Gus Hill
has captured Hans und Fritz. those
las captured
two comical kids who are always get
ng into trouble at the expense Of
their mischievous pranks and prac-
cal jokes. Don't know the pair?
Well, they are the creation of P
irks, who originated the Katzenjam-
rer Kids and other widely known
cal comedy in three acts bearing the
same name will davort themselves
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-13

into popularity and fortune, no doubt,
at the Opera House tonight, where the
latest Of mirty proyokers IS to be the
next attraction, commencing with the
usual matinees. Unlike offerings that
are arranged piece meal for the pur-
pose OF catching stray laughs and ap-
plause, the play is a pretentIous
piece of stage property being ex-
tremely well written and containing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-13

a plot that does not require a dic>
tionary or library to follow 1t tells
al the exploits of the two angles
as their fond mother, Mrs Katzen-
jgmmer is wont to call them, but there
is an unde-current tale of love, aa-
venture an1 conflict, which combined,
make an unusual entertainment The
angels get themselves into all SORTS
of scrapes, but manage to eNtrica'e
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-13
WHOOPING Cough.
COLDS, GROUP
Controlled by Cheney's Expectorant.

Controlled by Cheney's Expectorant.
If your children suffer from Group or
Whooping cough, are run down in
health and weight, just get Csc bottle
CT Cheney's Expectorant from any drug
store and take as directed on label, and
Group or whooping cough will leave
them, they will breathe easily again
and will gain weight and be comforta
BILE once more Cheney's Expectorant
is an invaluable remedy for coughs,
colds, hoarseness and asthma
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-13

themselves without difficulty. Louis
and Violette, the goat and the ape re-
spectively are CONSPICUOUS in the fun
making which runs riot from curtain
to curtain. There are any amount of
catchy songs, pretty women capable
comedians and artists and invests
ture of scenery worthy of the fame
Of the leading characters characters
tat we have learned to love and re-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-13

we're mostly because Of our intimate
knowledge OF their foibles, adventures
and escapes The supporting cast is a
large one. The entire production has
'o-7 s;o9c rHder the personal IL
.oa Of M. Ggs HiIl, who believes
that Hans und Fritz in stage form
are going to be just as popular IS
Mutt and Jeff, which is saving a whole
let
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31
RED CROSS VOLUNTEER

The "big men" of the United
States have set fine example of real
patriotism to al of their fellow citi-
zens, rich and poor alike. Take, for
instance, the cases of important rail-
road heads, the leading business men,
the great industrial chiefs, the noted
professional men, who have joined va
rious boards and organizations that
will help the government conduct the
war. All of us know about Herbert G.
Hoover, the American who kept the
Belgians from starving for more than
two years and Is now food controller
of the United States But not all of
us know about Eliot Wadsworth.
Mr.. Wadswoith is civil engineer
of noted achievement. When it seemed
imminent that America would join
the entente allies, Wadsworth went
to the Red Cross and offered free his
expert services for organization work.
He was accepted. Now he is acting
chairman of the central committee of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31
Il T.. ;i.4.-l." NAvY'S BIG BOSS

The big boss Of the navy is Ad-
miral william s. Benson, chief Of
operations, the real head of the navy,
saving always the presence Of D.
sephus Daniels:
But Admiral Benson is something
Of a mythical character, hidden away away
in the great building at Washington,
discussing, planning, theorlzing, prob
ably anxious to get into action but
Unable to do so. The trust of people
along the Atlantic seaboard must be
placed In Henry T. Mayo, commander
q the ATLANTIC feet, upon whom falls
the burden of maintaining an efficient
patrol from Maine to Florida. All the
officially designated areas 81 danger
must be carefully looked after by the
vessels under command of Admiral
Mayo and unguarded points along the
coast where an enemy force might
land and wreak some of their useless
spite must be protected as well.
Guarding thp long Stretch of A.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31
THINGS WORTH KNOWING

The Chilean congress has authorized
the sale of certain nitrate lands belong
ing to the government of Chile.
Dutch inventors have perfected q
combined mechanical and chemical
process for recovering all the uncon-
sumed fuel from furnace ashes.
One of the newest motors for sup
plying power to an ordinary bicycle
Is SO small that 1t does not extend
above the handle bars as 1t Is mounted
over the front wheel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31

Thirty feet of lamp cord contained
In spring reel that is mounted on u
swivel enable an electric light to be
moved over an extensive area.
A rule is hinged to one point of dou-
ble-ended calipers that Chicago in
ventor has patented. with which both
inside and outside measurements can
be made quickly.
In a street car signal system that
st. Louis man has invented, an cleo
trio lamp in front of the motOrman Is
Illuminated as long as the back door
of car Is open.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31
BROTHERS IN SAME CAUSE"
viviani, on His Return to France,
Quotes President Wilson's Words
Of Encouragement.

Paris.-EnormOus crowds, cheering
tumultously, welcomed the French mis-
sion to the United States on its arrival
here from America. Premier Ribot,
Minister of the Interior Malvy and 9TH
err members Of the cabinet were at the
station to welcome the ENJOYS.
"Why, this Is like New York." said
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31

Marshal Joffre as the automobiles
which conveyed the members of the
mission were halted on account of the
density Of the cheering crowd. The
police lines were broken through by
the thrOngs Of spectators, who sur
rounded the automobiles waving flags
and handkerchiefs.
Premier Ribot congratulated the
members of the mission upon the re.
suits Of their trip to America, as did
the other cabinet members. Various
generals and admirals were at the sta
ton to meet their respective chiefs, as
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31

the country under the direction Of
army officers. This will enable those
In charge Of operations to devote their
entire energy to turning out compe-
tent aviators. who will take their
place as reserve lieutenants In the sig
nal corps.
The schools which have Deen desig-
mated to do the elementary work are
the Massachusetts Institute Of Tech
nology, Cornell university. Ohio State
university, University Of Illinois. Uni
versity of Texas and the University Of
California.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31
U.BOAT'S DAYS NUMBERED

The naval consulting board, COM
posed of the best inventive brains in
the United States, has been working
for several weeks on devices for COM
batting successfully the German sub
marine menace. 1t looks now as IL
the fact has been accomplished though
naval officers are not telling anything
of value to the enemy about what has
been done.
Chairman w. L. Saunders of the
board has been in charge of antiSub-
marine invention experiments. This
is what he said the other day:
''The plan is based on a novel anti
submarine device or invention which
is theoretically sound and which is
radical departure from any invention
put into operation or heretofore
thought of.
= "Elmer A. Sperry, inventor of the
gyroscope compass and perhaps the
leading inventing naval genius in the
initial StotoS &c tho ;pyaptnr Within
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31
WHERE AIRMEN WILL TRAIN
Six Colleges Designated by the War
Department as Points for the In.
struction Of Aviators.

The work Of turning out army avi-
,ators will be quickened 80 per cent as
the result of an order issued by the
war department.
In the future the groundwork and
-elementals Of aerodynamics will be
taught to army aviator students at six
of the larger universities throughout
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31
States In Rivalry for Honor.

Not only has the individual citizenry
of the country made remarkable re-
Spouse to the registration call, but the
states through their official heads have
indicated such zeal that there is great
rivalry among some Of the common
wealths for the honor of making the
first complete registration returns.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31
Only One Day to Register.

The war department wishes to i'm
press upon the people that there Is
only one day for registration. All
males between the designated ages
must register on the day set. The fact
that five days were allowed for the
placing of the necessary blank forms
in the hands of registrars appears to
have misled some headliHe writer's.
One day only-the day fixed in the
presidents prociamation-will be de-
voted to registration.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31

well as numerous members of parlia-
ment. All the way from Brest, at
Laval, Rennes and Charities, crowds
filled the stations and NJ. viviani and
Marshal Joffre received Populations Of
the principal authorities.
After the official reception was over
NJ. Viviani, discussing his departure
from Washington, said: II told Presi-
dent Wilson how deeply touched was
by the manifestations of the sympathy
of the American people. The president
replied simply: We are brothers In the
same cause,'n
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31
in 1nt I'M lr1yrlIdHT
PLANS READY FOR WAR

"The transportation division of
the quartermaster corps Of the army
is not worrying over the present sit
uation, as far as it's own work is con-
cerned," said Col. Chauncey b. Baker,
who has charge of all such matters
for the army, both on land and sea.
eve knew very well that if trouble
came it would come with rush, SO
four years ago we began to get ready
for it, and, so far as our organization
goes, all we have to do is to expand
and we are prepared for that along
the broadcast lines.
1--WE realize that we are in for the
biggest jobs that the railroads and
waterways of the country have ever
had to undertake, in transporting
armies and supplies for them, and that
this must be done without cutting Oft
the resources of the navy, the raw ma
terial for munition plants, the food and
munitions for the allies, as we'll as the
food and commercial needs of the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31

division problem
ton between railroads and the Quaregnaster corps
"he division began Its by seeking careful Investigation
main lines Of the country and
hs Iasd managers now holds definite information Of TIE capacity Of
their resources IN
cars engines switches rackage and men" II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31

a
bigger by day until
of
a
accomplished
Kean, U. s.. A.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31

three
invention which
Is unforeseen obstacle putting the
II" elaborate
made
merchanmsn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31

ntc coast line
tecing British
Of
the Irish practically
readily taken for repairs
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-05-31
v. S. Helps In War on U.Boats

The British admiralty in its weekly
report showed big increases in the ar
rivals and sailings and decrease in the
number Of vessels sunk by submarines,
and gave ample credit to the American
destroyers for this gratifying showing.
Following closely on the admiralty
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
EAST CANAAN

There were three new members added to our church Sunday morning, Mrs. George Beebe by letter from the M. E. church, Canaan, H. H. Beardsley and Austin Rix on confession of faith.
 Th0=GGiiee Club scheduled for the 18th, is called off. We are sorry but it could not be arranged.
 The Clover Club were nicely enter tajned Friday night at Mrs. Charles Goodwin's.
 The Cheerful Workers will meet for their annual meeting on Saturday with their teacher, Miss M. E. Briggs.
 Mrs. Foose returned last week from few weeks visit in Pennsylvania.
 Mrs. Bailey visited her little grand son at Winsted hospital, Saturday.
 Miss, Charlotte Hayes is visiting her sister in Torrington.
 Henry Miller Jr., is slowly improv. ing after two weeks of illness.
 Uncle Tom Cabin will be played in the Village hall Thursday evening, January II.
 James Tierney Jr., has been on the sick list the past week.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
SENATE VOTES FOR
 DRY WASHINGTON
Passes Bill For Prohibition In
 Capital.

The first step toward abolishing Washington's saloons was taken when the senate passed the Sheppard bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of alcohol for beverage purposes ill the 1 District of Columbia The vote was 5 to 32, and the bill will now go to the house for final action. The house is expected to pass it.
 Just before the final vote Senator Un- derwoOd of Alabama, leading the wet | forces, forced a second vote on his sub- stitute measure, to submit the prohi- bition question to a vote of the people of the district, but was lost again on a tie vote, 43 to 43.
 Since the bill places no restriction on the importation of liquor or it's per sonal use the practical effect of the measure if it is enacted into law would be to abolish the saloons and cafes of the capital. The senate several weeks ago voted down q "bOne dry" amend ment presented by Senator Shoot which would have prohibited the i'm portation of alcohol for beverage pur- poses.
 Senators who voted for the bill were {:
 Ashurst, Beckham, Borah, Brady, Cham berlain, Chiffon, Clapp, Clark, Cummns Curtis, Dillingham;, Fall, Fernold, Gallin- ger, Gronna, Johnson (South Dakota), Jones, Kenyon, Kern, Kirby, Lea, Me Cumber, Martin, Myers, Nelson, Norris Oliver, Overman, Page, Pittman, Poindex- ter, Ransdell, Robinson, Shafroth, Shep pard, Sherman, Shields, Simmons, Smith (Georgia), Smith (Maine) Smith (Michi- gam, Smith (South Carolina), Shoot, Ster- ling, Sutherland, Swanson, Thomas, Thompson, Townsend, Vardaman. Walsh, Watson, Williams Works.
 Senators who voted against the bill were:
 Bankhead, Brandegee. Broussard, Colt, Culberson, Dupont, Harding, Hardwich, Hitchcock. Hughes, Husting James, John son (Maine), Lee, Lewis, Lippitt, Lodge, Mclean, Maritime, Newlands, O'Gorman, Penrose, Phelan, Pomerene, Reed, Sauls- bury, Smith (Arizona), Stone Tillman, Un- derwood, Wadsworth, Weeks.
 Senator Maritime of New Jersey, an ardent wet" evoked laugh when he proposed all amendment forbidding the use of tobacco in the District of Colum- bia.
 Il thank God" he said, my lips have never been polluted by tobacco. If we are going to have prohibition in Wash ington I believe in going further and making it the model city of the world"
 The amendment was voted down.
 Senator Underwood in his closing speech denounced the Sheppard bill as "equaling the tyranny of darkest Rus sia."
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
CORNWALL

There have been several cases of in fluenza or grip in the village and one of pneumonia, in the last ten days.
 The First church annual meeting was held on January 4. The contri
 buttons were reported as above $3C co, two fifths for outside objects. The Sunday school had all average attend ance of about 40 and it's contributions were nearly $500. The church re. ceived 28 new members and lost none, making 138 at present-perhaps the largest number in its history. The Woman's Missionary Society was work. ing for the Red Cross most of the year, the Young Ladies society for sufferers from the war. Most of the officers re. main unchanged. they are as chosen:
 Deacon, E. D. Benedict; Sunday school superintendent. F. A. Whitcomb assistant superintendent, Rev. E. O.. Mead; clerk, John E. Calhoun; treas urer, Charles o. Marsh; Sunday school secretary, Mary J. Whitney; librarian, Agnes M. Carlson; chairman prayer meeting committee, Florn Johnson chairman social committee, Mrs. E. w.. Bennett; chairman music committee, E. O. Starr; chairman floral commit tee. Mrs. G. L. Lock. All these have served in the same positions before and nearly all succeed themselves. A fine supper was followed by stories and other amussments and realy sociable social hour.
 A broken gate on the water main of the village was repaired this week. In the ten days of the break quite brook has flowed from it ithout practically lessening the pressure in the houses.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
IAKEv!LLE

The Salisbury choir held their first rehearsal on Wednesday evening this week.
 Miss Anna Vean of New Haven is visiting Joseph Martins family.
 The Queen Esther society will meet with Miss Mary Kane on Saturday afternoon this week at o'clock.
 A. S. Martin has been confined to the house the past week nursing bad boil
 Dr. H. E. Bartle and Charles Gariety are attending the auto show in New York city this week.
 There will be food sale held by the young people of the Methodist church in Mrs. Myron Holley's sun parlor on Friday afternoon this week at 3 o'clock. The receipts will be used to help defray expenses for the light fix lures in the church.
 Miss Hazel Thurston will go to Waterbury on Saturday this week to take a special course in a business school there.
 MT. Barss of Hotcbkiss faculty oc- cupied the pulpit of the Methodist church on Sunday morning last and preached 8 very interesting sermon. There was no preschin9 service in the evening ae the Rev. G. A. Shahan is still confined to the house.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
WEST CORNWALL

Last Sunday the annual union con- with fairly good audience. But ap. parently some members forgot their promise to support the church service. Many were detained by sickness, but those who made the effort required to reach the chapel will report a very helpful service.
 Miss Bertha Cole has gone to Housa. tonic, nursing.
 MT. Stone reports six schools in town for fifty.six pupils. Six houses to warm, six teachers to pay, where two could work to better advantage. Not only could the teachers do better work with twenty or twenty five pupils: but the scholars themselves make much quicker advance in their studies when there are eight or ten in the class. The general feeling among children who are alone in their classes is expressed by one girl, who when reproved for being absent said, "Well, it doesn't make any difference; there's nobody to keep up with and can have the same lesson Wednesday as we'll as if had it Tuesday," The six schools are Corn wall Hollow, Johnson Hollow, Cream Hill. Cornwall, East Street and Hast Cornwall.
 Little James Rogers is much better but his grandmother, Mrs. J. A. Coch- rane fails gradually frop day to day.
 Thursday evening. February 1, the First Church has cordially invited the Second Church to union social i'll the chapel at Cornwall. All intere sted in the church are invited as we'll as the church members.
 M. P. Rogers has begun the ice har- vest.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
WHAT'S THE REASON?
Many Canaan People in Poor Health
 Without Knowing the Cause.

There are scores of people who drag out q miserable existence without realizing the cause of their suffering. Day atfer day they are racked with backache and headaches; suffer from nervouness, dizziness, weakness, ,languor and depression. Perhaps the kidneys have fallen behind in their work of Altering the blood and that may be the root of the trouble. Look to your kid. neys, assist them in their work-give them the help they need. You can use no more highly recommended remedy than Doan's Kidney Pills-en- dorsed by people all over the country aud by your neighbors in Canaan.
 Mrs. L. Wickwire, Railroad St., Ga. naan, says: We have used Doan's Kidney Pills in our family for the past two years and they have always helped us wonderfully from the first time we took them. At one time, I hal terri. ble backaches, but Doan's Kidney Pills quickly relieved me. Now, once in awhile, I catch cold in my back, but l take few doses of Doan's Kidney Pills with excellent results"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim ply ask for kidney remeay-ge, Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Wiokwire uses. Foster Milburn O., Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
SHARON

Miss Helen keeman is spending a fortnight with relatives in Brooklyn.
 Henry Hoag has been on the sick list.
 T. B. Mcdonald was ill Hartford this week.
 Miss Edna Heady has been visiting friends in Hudson.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Mckee re- turned to their home in New Britain, Sunday after spending two weeks with the latter's parents, MT. and Mrs. F.. l.. Bristol.
 Mrs. William Klebes and daughter Mildred and on Harold returned home Friday after spending a week in New York with the former's mother, Mrs. Diehl.
 Mrs. A. W. Lamb has been visiting relatives in New Haven last week.
 The young ladies of St. Bernard s church held a card party and dance in the Casino, Tuesday evNning. 1 A travelling troupe presented Uncle Toms Cabin at the Casino, Wednesday evening.
 Mrs Leonard of New Britain has bean visiting her sister Mrs J. Mona l han.
 Mrs B. Darling and daughter Kath- crime have been visiting relatives in hillsdale.
 William Rhynus is working in Bridgeport.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-11
DENIES SUFFRAGE PLEA.
Has Done All Possible, President Tells
 Delegation.

President Wilson expressed regret that "so many ardent souls" in the suf- frage movement failed in the last cleo tion to appreciate that the Democrat ic party was more inclined than the opposition to help their cause. He told several hundred suffrage workers he is not in a position to do more than he has done in their behalf.
 The president closed his remarks by saying woman suffrage is a cause "in which personally believe"
 The declaration was made to several hundred members of the Congressional union when they presented resolutions to the president in the east room in memory of the death of Inez Milhol. land Boissevain.