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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18
TWO HAILED INTO
MUNICIPAL COURT
George flaming and Albert More An
pear Before Judge Robert Blair
This Morning.

George Tanning and Albert More,
transients. were hailed into municipal
court this morning before Judge
Robert Blair. to answer to charges Of
drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
respectively.
Both prisoners entered pleas of
guilty and were given sentences Of
thirty days at hard labor in the coun-
ty jail. Sentences were suspended,
however. on their promise to leave
the city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18

It seems certain that the mind Of
mankind will be in a different attitude
in some particulars after peace comes
It Is not a good time for autocratic
power. The people will hold the guid>
ing hand hereafter more firmly in all
parts Of the world.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18
French Advance Aeain.

Paris. April 1S.-Important pro-
gress was made last night by the
French in their attack east of sois-
sons. The war office announces the
capture of Chavonne and Chivy. The
French pushed on north Of these
points, reaching the vicinity of Braye-
en-Laonnois.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18
Have Baby Girl

Mr.. ana Mrs. walter wellbrok Of
this city are the parents Of a baby
daughter. Both mother and babe are
doing we'll.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18

B. J. Hagen, q prominent farmer
residing two miles north Of East
Grand Forks, Is seriously i'll at his
homo. according to reports here.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18
Nd TRANSFERS
. HAVE BEEN LIVELY
- Property is Disposed Of for
0nAdeaation of S1,o26-East
Side Land Sold.

ensfers Of real estate In Polk
" during the past few weeks has
lively, according to the records
rted by the county register Of
q Following r some Of the
ners recorded:
indi Larson to Rasmus johnson,
I and ., block :. Fisher, consid-
on 1855.
,rtrude Anderson to Adam stin-
half Of lot II, block 3. Budge's
+: addition to the city Of East
ID Forks, consideration private.
J. Walker to Key West Farm
Community club, $3.50 feet in
hwost quarter Of northwest quar-
section 2-l61-4S, consideration
ichael Mcguire to Joseph 1ABoda.
half Of northeast section 40,
ishfp Of Grand Forks, considera-
$4,000.
10 latter transfer Of 80 acres was
for 500 per acre. and 10 located
tort distance from East Grand
t..
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18

Buckley IL Better.
Raymond Buckley of this city; who
has been critically i'll for the past few
weeks with pneumonia, Is recovering
rapidly. according to reports.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18
British Make Progress.

London, April 18.-The British
forces have made further progress
north Of st. Quentin and have cap
tured the village of villers-G uislain,
according to an official statement Civ
en- out by the wal office today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18

10 minneapolis.
Reg Smith Of East Grand Forks is
spending q few days in Minneapolis
attending to matters Of business.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18
CRUSH MORE
OF GERMAN LINE IN
BIG OFFENSIVE DRIVE

CONTINUED from Page ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18
CONSUMPTION
APPROVED BY
SENATE BODY

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
RAILROADS HAVE
BRIEF On
EIGHT HOUR LAW

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 49,
Railroad representatives here have
filed a supplementary brief in the Su-
preme court replying to the suggestion
of the department of justice that the
court make the Adamson law effect
i've pending final adjudication of its
The brief declares
a substitution of the eight-hour stand
ard day for the present standard OF
enc hundred miles in ten hour freight
schedules would create the greatest
confusion in existing agreements be
tw cen the roads and their employees,
and suggests that if the trip sched-
ule is to be abolished by the court that
the railroads should be permitted to
reduce the mileage to eighty miles
daily, with a corresponding reduction
il the pay of employees.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
NO PUBLIC LEAF"
HEARING ON TODAY

WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. 1S.-
There were no public leak" hearings
before the investigating committee
here today.
In announcing that hearings would
not be had today, it was stated the
members of the rules committee are
continuing their effort to agree upon
special counsel to be employed to as
sist in the investigation. Authority
to employ such counsel was conferred
On the committee by the house yester-
day
Secretary Lansing, in statement
given for publication this morning, de-
MED statements made by witnesses be-
fore the rules committee hearings that
he had breakfasted with Bernard Ba-
ruch in New York on several occas-
ions. Lansing states he does not even
know Baruch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
WASHINGTON IS
At A LOSS WITH
REPORT OF VILLA

WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. 1S.-In-
adequate and contradictory reports of
Villas operations bewildered Wilson
administration officials today, and it is
believed will result in delay in order
ing Gen. Pershings withdrawal from
that country.
One government agent in Mexico re-
ported a Carranza force had dispersed
Villa bands in the Parral district, and
another said Villa had begun an tack
en- Chihuahua City. Gen. Funston has
not reported officially on his inspection
tour into Mexico, though press dis
patches quoted him as saying no Dor
der raids appeared probable. This has
been taken to indicate he may renew
his previous recommendation that the
troops be brought out of Mexico
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
RUSSIA KEEPS Up
OFFENSIVE WITH
THE RUMAN|ANS
(By Associated Press.)

Russia apparently is still on the
offensive in Rumania. Berlin reports
no Teutonic attacks there, except a
small raid on the Moldavion frontier,
and mentioned the repuIse of strong
Russian attacks in the Outuz velley
region.
Berlin reported the British had
been driven back near Loos on the
Franqo-Belgian front, after advanc-
ing in connection with mine eXplos-
ion there.
Interest on the naval side of the war
conferred today in operations of the
German commerce raider in the South
Atlantic The latest reports said the
raider is apparently working north
ward to the more frequented steam
ship lanes between Europe and the
United States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
BRITISH BOA 7 s
ARE SEARCHING
FOR THE RAIDER

NEW YORK, Jan. 18.-A Gordon of
Prisith cruisers, reported to number at
least fifteen, are believed to be hunt
ing for the German raider which in
fiicting such a stunning blow to Brit
ish commerce during the past month.
One report hat gained considerable
credence, says the raider is the Ger
man cruiser Vineta, which is said to
have slipped past the British North
Sea blockade and another was to the
effect that the raider is the famous
Meowe, which wrought havoc with
Entente shipping along the African
coast several months ago, and which
was subsequently reported as having
returned toGermany, carrying a guam
tity of gold, rubber and war material
taken from captured and destroyed
enemy vessels.
Losses created by the raider are al
ready enormous, and will easily reach
from $15, ZOO, 900 to $20,OOOOOO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
THE STATUS OF WADE
CASE SANE AS BEFORE.
MISTRIAL RESULTED.
WASHINGTON PLANS
INAUGURATION FOR
WOODROW WILSON

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Jan. IS
Representative citizens of the capital
ard government officials with on &C
cord are combining for service auxil-
larry to the general inaugural commit
tee to make the second induction OF
Woodrow Wilson into the Presidency
one of the great events of the TWEEN
tieth century Innovations are prom
Used in pageantry feature and fire
works display, and novelty and the
breaking away from time-worn Gus
toms in the social functions.
The Federation of Citizens Associa-
tons is planning an educational ex-
position of Uncle Sam in his work
shop. 1t is proposed to visualize gov
eminent work in the several executive
departments, which is being carried
on for the betterment of the people.
Inaugural Chairman Robert n. Harper
says the proposed exhibit of the gov
ernment's activities placed on view in
one central place will give the thous-
ands of inaugural visitors an exhibit
ton such as has never been seen any
where before. 1t will be valuable
from an educational standpoint be-
sides being intensely interesting. 1t
also will show the paternal spirit of
the governments activities and ex-
plain the expenditure of many thous-
ands of dollars which are being spent
annually to teach the people how to
render better service at minimum
expenditure of vital energy; how to
develop new ideas and increase the
products of farm and factory.
This idea is considered so great
that it is proposed through the meet
ing of governors of the states to be
held the morning following the in
augurstion. to have permanent eX-
hibit of the states. Chairman Harper
characterizes the project as "a great
public spirited effort to show what the
is doing for the people,
and what use the people of the var
ious states are making of the oppor-
tunities for advancement that the ma
tional government gives them"
A unique feature is the coming to-
gether in the interest of the exhibit
CT the chief clerks of government de-
partments. These officials have held
a meeting and propose to map out
plans for a government exposition in
Washington. Cabinet officers and
members of congress generally have
given their stamp of approval to the
project
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
SPEER TOHEyS M'MATH IS
DELIVER PEECHHOLD|NG HIS OWN
HERE ON FRIDAY SAYS A REPORT

Judge Emory Speer has reconsider
ed and will take part in the program
here Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
the Americas High School, in honor Of
the 10th birthday of Robert E. Lee.
This information came in long dis
lance telephone message from Judge
Speer to Mrs. Frank Harold this af-
ternoon, and it will be delightful in
formation for many people in the city
and neighboring country.
The program as originally planned
will be carried out. beginning at 3
o'clock Friday afternoon 1t is:
Music-Orchestra
Prayer-Rev. Paul w. Ellis.
Delivery of Crosses.
Introduction of Speaker by Prof j.
T. Mathis.
Address-Judge Emory Speer.
Music-Orchestra
Benediction-Rev. Alexis d. Ken
drick.
Music-Orchestra
Judge Speer wrote Mrs. Harold
yesterday that he would be unable to
make his address because of illness,
and the announcement was made to
the public.
The three banks of the city will OBJ
serve the day as holiday
The letter of Judge Speer, who is
holding court at Albany, to Mrs. Har-
rold is:
Albany, Ga, Jan. 16 1917.
Mrs. Frank Harold, Americas, Ga.
My Dear Madam; / cannot tell you
how deeply l am distressed by the
positive instructions of my doctor that
| cannot keep my engagement with
you at Americas at this time. DR..
Barnett promised to write you, but
must add word, which can only par
TALLY express my disappointment and
even modification.
l am sending you under separate
cover manuscript of the address, with
the hope that you can use it in some
way, perhaps by obtaining some gen.
tleman who reads well to read it to
your assembly. You will best know
who to select.
Believe me, dear madam, that | am
simply overwhelmed by the impossi
bility of keeping my engagement and
particularly of enjoying the hospital
ity of your home. Believe me, with
rOfound respect.
Ever faithfully yours,
EMORY SPEER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
HONOR ROLL PINS
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

The honor roll pins of the First
Baptist Sunday school have arrived.
and will be given out to the members
of the Sunday school next sunday. To
be honored with a pin, the scholar has
TO attend Sunday school regularly for
one year, being excused only for sick
ness, or when they leave the city and
attend Sunday school in the city where
they are visiting. There are several
in the First Baptist Church that have
a pin for twelve years attendance,
others for ten, and several for eight
years. The First Baptist began to give
the honor roll pins twelve years ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
PEACE LEAGUE NOW
ENCOURAGED MUCH

WASHINGTON, D. c., Ian. 1S.-
american officials looking forward to
some sort of league of nations to pre-
serve world peace are greatly encour-
aged by the supplementary British
note simplifying the Entente reply to
President Wilson's peace note, which
was delivered here yesterday.
Formal acceptance in principle OF
the position that some form of inter
national force be put behind all treat
les and international law is regarded
here as of utmost importance. The
presidents next step in the peace and
war problem has not been determined.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
GERARD IS SAID To
Be READY TO QUIT

LONDON, Jan. 18.-A Rotterdam dis
patch quoting a Cologne telegram,
says James w. Gerard American am
bassador at Berlin, has offered to re-
sign his place in the event President
Wilson dis-approved his speech at the
banquet given him by the American
Association of Commerce and Trade,
in which the American diplomat ex-
pressed fluctuations because of the
cordial relations existing between Ger
many and the United States. The dis
patch says Gerard has sent an explain
alton of his speech at the banquet to
the Washington government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
PUBLIC TRIBUTE TO
Be PAID ADM. DEWEY

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 1S.-A
great public demonstration in honor
of Admiral Dewey is planned in his
fpneral Saturday. President Wilson
and members of his cabinet, together
with one or more former secretaries
of the navy have been invited to at
tend, and will likely participate.
The imposing ceremonies in con-
nection with the funeral will be held
in the copitol rotunda, and congress
will attend in body. Military and
naval units to take part in the fun
eral began arriving in Washington
this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
BurIesOn and Davis Confer.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 18.-
Postmaster General Burleson and Sol
icitor General Davis discussed the flu
ture conduct of the leak" inquiry to-
day with democratic members of the
rules committee. The conference is
considered important in view of the
knowledge that Burleson frequently
conveys personal messages and wishes
Of President Wilson to congressional
leaders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
AMERiCUS LED THE
WRONG EkD,|S SAID

OF eleven cities in Georgia, Ameri-
Gus made the smallest percentage of in
crease in population between 1910 and
1916. according to statistics made
public by the census bureau at Wash
irgton.
This matter was brought to the at
tention of the mass meeting at the
Chamber of Commerce last week, and
it is expected that enterprising people
of the city will make a study of condi-
tons Immediately anticipating the next
census of 1920, which allows only three
years for Americas to increase her
showing.
The figures made public of the cities
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
FARM PRODUCTS ARE
WORTH IS BILLIONS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 1S.-Farm
PRODUCTS of the American nation during
1916 we're worth $13.449, 100000 the de-
partment OF agriculture announced to-
cay. The estimate is the greatest ever
given American farm products by an
authoritative agency.
Crops raised on American farms are
valued by the department in its esti-
nate today at $9,111, 100000, while
products resulting from farm opera
lions are valued at $4,33S,OO0,O00
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
PACE GOES To TIE
ALBANY MEETING

Stephen Pace is representing
Americas at the hearing in Albany to-
day on the possibilities of navigation
OF the Flint river. The meeting was
called by government engineers as
signed to survey the river in accord
ance with the rivers and harbors act
enacted by congress last summer.
The result of the meeting is awaited
with interest by the people of this
section.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
MURDERER OF CAMPBELLS
SENTENCED TO HANG

NAGANO, Japan, Jan. 18.-Hitomi
Kawakami. the former soldier, who
confessed to the murder of the Rev
erend and Mrs. w. A. F. Campbell,
the two Canadian missionaries at
Karuizawa last summer. has been
sentenced to death by hanging 1t is
likely that the friends of the con-
demned man will ask for a rev trial
at the court of appeals
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
Raider May Cruise Long Time.

LONDON, Jan 1S,FNo definite news
CT the German commerce raider re-
ported to be cruising in the south
Atlantic, has been published here, be-
yond the official announcement of loss
Of ships 1t is generally admitted
today the raider may escape capture
long time, and do added damage. A
number of steamers distinct from
those known to have been victims of
the raider were posted here today as
missing"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
OFFICERS AND BANK
ROBBERS ARE DEAD

OKEMAH, Ok, Jan. 1S-One deputy
sAeriff and an alleged bank robber
were killed today in battle between
two men and a sheriffs' posse nea-
here. The other man was captured.
Both men, who resisted arrest siren
uously. are believed to be members
of the outlaw band which robbed the
State Bank of Harah, Okla. last Fri
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
From Americas.

Mr. McMath was formerly in the
cotton oil business in Americas, Ca
with his father, R. L. McMath, who is
a resident of that city, where his
wife is now visiting. Mr.. McMath's
brother has been reached by telephone
at Americas and appraised OF the trou-
BILE. and is expected to reach here to-
night. All the parties in connection
with the terrible tragedy are prominene
Ill business and social affairs of States
boro and it has created gloom over
the city such as has not been felt here
for many years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
Attention Veterans!

All Confederate Veterans are urg-
emily requested to attend the exercises
to be held at the High School auditor
ium on Gen. Robert E. Lees Birthday,
Friday, January 18th, when Judge
Emory Speer, of the United States dis
trict court, will deliver the Grafton
H. T. DAVENPORT, Commander.
]. d. STEWART, Adiutant.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
WOMEN OF YUCATAN FORM
WOMEN'S POLITICAL CLUB

MERIDA. Yucatan, Mexico, Jan. Is
To the women of Yucatan belongs
the honor of having formed the first
womens politica. club clubs in Mex
leo. The movement was started by
a group of women in this city sEd
has spread Throughout the state. The
Gibbs hav. for Their object the a,i' c.
acy of the candidacy of General Car
rama for president and General Sal
vadoro for governor of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
ALBANY AND AMERICUS
TO PLAY Basket BALL

The quintette of the Albany High
school will play the five of the Amer
icus High school in this Friday night
at 1870 O'Clock at the Y. NJ. C. A. The
game will be a feature, because of
the interest between the two teams of
the sister cities.
In a battle yesterday between the
Americus High team and the Third
District Aggies. the High school won
BY a score of 81 to II.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
VI. 4 A. COMMISSION TO
HOLD SESSION SATURDAY

ATLANA, Ga, Jan. 1e.-The Wes-
tern and Atlantic railroad commission
will meet in Atlanta Saturday, Janu-
airy goth. in the commissions office at
the state capitol to further consider
the ocer of the L. & n. railroad.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
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DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

, The weather forecast for Amer
icus and vicinity follows:
, Fair tonight and Friday; prob
, ably colder tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
SERVED FOR NEARLY
FORTY EIGHT HOURS
Court Is Expected
Adjourn Here
Very Soon

The status of the cases of the five
men charged with the murder of Wal
ter Wade is the same as before DR.. c.
X Chapman was placed on trial, &C
cording to Judge ]. A. Hixon, leading
counsel for the state.
1t is not known when the next trial
CT one of the defendants will begin.
No effort has been made by at
tCrneys for the defense to secure bail
for DR.. Chapman or either of the four
rIen in Jail. H. A. Harp was released
on a bond of $500 after the Chapman
case went to the jury.
The matter of bail for defendant
charged with murder is the same after
a mistrial as before the trial took
place, as it is a matter left by law in
the sound discretion of judge of a
Superior court"
A mistrial in the case of DR.. c. K.
Chapman, charged with the murder
Of Walter H. Wade, was declared by
Judge Littlejohn yesterday afternoon
at 1929 O'Clock, after the jury had de-
liberated since 3:47 O'Clock on Mon
day afternoon. They were out on the
case for forty-seven hours and forty
two minutes.
1t is said that the jury made no
progress after a few hours deliber-
alton on Monday. On Tuesday they
informed Judge Littlejohn, through
Foreman C. D. Brinkley that they
were "hopelessly mixed up"
Court May Adjourn.
no announcement has been made
as to the probable date for the next
trial of one of the defendants in the
Wade case. 1t is reliably said that
the state will again choose to arraign
Dir. Chapman before taking up any
of the other defendants.
The present term of the Superior
court, which has been in session since
November is expected to be adjourned
by Judge Littlejohn on Saturday. He
has given notice that all business al
fecting the present term of court, es-
pecially motions, should be presented
by Saturday morning.
Judge Littlejohn has ordered that
the jurors instructed to report for
duty on January 22nd. are discharg-
ed from further service on the
court.
May Be Special Session.
A conference between the counsel
in the Wade case is expected to be
held some time soon. At this time
developments may come looking to-
wards a special session of the court to
handle further cases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
RANDOLPH ANDERSON TO
SPEAK HERE FRIDAF

Hon j. Randolph Anderson, OF Sa-
sannah. will arrive in the city to-
morrow afternoon. and will speak il
Calvary church at 1880 p. m. Mr.
Anderson will explain the new churck
pension system. which is to be put III
operation on March LIST. The entire
congregation is urged to be present