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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
SOUTHERN RAILWAY HAS
RECEIVED NEW LOCOMOTIVES

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. Fifteen
rev passenger locomotives of the
powerful Mountain" type have just
been received by the Southern Railway
System and will be placed in service
between Washington and Atlanta,
handling the heavy limited trains
Nos. 81 and S8, the New York and
New Orleans Limited"
These locomotives are heavier and
more powerful than any previously in
service on the Southern. The engines
alone weigh $4,000 pounds and with
their tenders measure "a feet, being
seven feet longer than the Mikado type
freight locomotives. They have eight
driving wheels SO inches in diamete"
and are of high steaming capacity, the
boilers having a diameter of 76 1-2
inches and being equipped with super
heaters. The cylinders are q inches
IL diameter with a piston stroke Of 2S
inches, the Southern Valve Gear"
which was invented by Engineer W. s.
Brown, of the Southern's Knoxville d.
vision, being used.
For the present they are being OPP
Grated in freight service but after they
have been broken in" they will be
placed in their regular runs. They
were built by the Baldwin Locomotive
Works. Eight others Of the same type
were ordered by the Southern in No
vember.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
MRS. CHILDERS HAD
TWO PARTIES TODAY.

Mrs. Zach Childers entertained de-
lightfully at two parties today, the
occasions being pleasan for many de-
voices of forty-two which was played
during the morning and afternoon. In
the morning, Mrs. Roy Parker assist
ed Mrs. Childers, while Mrs. W. s.
Ivey and Mrs. Sam Cane assisted the
hostess in the afternoon. Delicious
salad courses with coffee were served
at the two functions. The guests play
ing forty-two at three tables in the
morning comprised the members OF
the Neighborhood club, Mrs. ]. c. By
nun, Mrs Neon Buchanan, Mrs. Cloyd
buchanan, Mrs. Clarence Davis. Mrs.
Il. w. Tullis, Mrs. Willis Morgan, Miss
Nadge McAfee, Miss Callie Slappey,
Miss Emmae Borum, Mrs. Bowles, Mrs.
G. w. Riley, Mrs. L. w. Brown. The
il vited guests at four tables In the
afternoon were the members Of the
Matron's Forty-Two club, they being
Mrs. R. S. Broadhurst, Mrs. John
Sheffield, Mrs. S. A. Daniels, Mrs. W.
NJ. Humber, Mrs. George Oliver, Mrs.
H. A. Smith, Mrs. E. NJ. Viqussney,
Mrs. Hollis Fort. Mrs. Thomas o. Mar
shall, Mrs. A. D. Gatewood, Mrs. Fred
Smith, Mrs. Frank Turpin. Mrs. S. R.
Heys, Mrs. Lee Hansford, and Mrs. H
p. Mashburn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
Gen1ni

GEMINI, Ca. Feb. 15.--Mr. and Mrs
Webb had as their guests Sunday af'
ternoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Malayar and
daughters, Misses Louise and Clyde,
ard Mr.. T. ]. Laneand little Miss jew
ell Lane. IN
MIR. and Mrs. o. A. Summers and
son, o. T., visited relatives in Ameri-
Gus Saturday.
Miss Lena Mae Finch is the pretty
guest of Mrs. w. J. Cordell.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. I. Pennington and
Mr.. J. d. Pennington spent Sunday
afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs. w. J..
Pennington in the Cut-Off.
Misses Bertha and Jessie Pennington
spent the weekend with Mrs. w. j..
Cordell.
Misses Mary Lizzie and Stella Woods
were the guests of Miss Lucy PEN
nington Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Tom Rachels spent the week
end with his wife, Mrs. Rachels, at
Cordele.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Murphy and
children and MIR. and Mrs. ]. A.
Murphy and children were the guests
OF Mrs. Pearl Pennington and family
Sunday.
Mrs. T. ]. Lane spent Saturday with
Mrs. Startling Duckworth.
Mr.. Dan Ledger visited friends in
Montezuma Sunday.
Mr.. Startling Duckworth spent Sun
day afternoon with Mr.. e. r. Lane.
Messrs. Harris and Jim Potter spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. Dallas
Pennington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
D. A. r. WILL MEET
IN ATHENS IN 1918.

The state conference of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution In
oorsed Mrs. George T. Guernsey, OF
kansas, for vice president general to-
day.
The conference selected Athens as
the next meeting place.
The conference adopted a resolution
introduced by Miss Helen Prescott
that the legislature pass law requir-
ing each county to preserve its his
toric records. After discussion It
was voted that nothing be done about
a national magazine until the national
e. A. R. conference meets. The annual
address of Mrs. Mccall, state regent,
showed over ten thousand dollars In
Georgia D. A. r. scholarships. She in
dorsed President Wilson's policy and
personally Endorsed the plan for mill
tary training in the schools. She said
the D. A. R. had advocated prepared
ress parades before they were taken
up by the press.
A resolution was adopted indorsing
the plan of a Red Cross base hospital
in Georgia, and recommending that
every D. A. R. member join the Red
Cross. The help of D. A. R. in Geor-
gia was pledged the government in
every way.
The social feature of the day was
luncheon at the Country club, with
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
NEGRO BURNED ON COOPER
DOSTER PLACE NEAR AMERICUS

A negro man whose name was not
learned, living on the place of Cooper
Doster in the Twenty-eighth district,
east Of Americas, was burned to death
in a tenant house on Tuesday.
1t seems that the negro was of I'M
sound mind and was left in the house
alone by other members of his family,
and from some unknown cause the
house caught on fire, burning the body
of the negro to charred mass, as vel!
as destroying the house anf its con-
tents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15

terest of the Glover Grocery Co.
Mr.. Rudolph Greer, of near Ogle-
thorpe, has entered upon his new du-
ties as rural route carrier here.
It Is understood that school will re-
open here Monday, 18th inst, after
having been suspended q month on
account of measles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15

the Daughters of the Confederacy as
hcstesses. Mrs S. W. Foster, Mrs.
P. F. Hardaway and Mrs. ]. e. Hayes
re sponded to toasts. The gavel used
in the conference was made of wood
from Mt Vernon, the property Of ]. G.
Mccall.
Reports of the chairmen of state
committees and from various chapters
show a splendid progress in educa-
tion, highway and other aims.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
Saue The Babies

These are quotations from the pamphlet on babies pre-
pred nv DR. L. Emmett Columbia University and Dr. Henry
Shaw of Union University:
II coming again Or the mother Is seriously ILL., tne
baby should be Otherwise nursing should be continued ne
WEAVING should be gradual CIV
ing baby feelings from the cup or DOL
tie gradually completely weand at IL or IL
months II weaned before give him the bote at IL
or - months Weaving in summer should be avoid
ed when possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
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y ~ = \ \ \ \ = = + \ 4 \
FRIENDS AND FLOWERS =
y y ~ \ y 4 + \ + = 4 = = \
When idly through the winter woods
stray,
/ feel the breath of Death on every
hand;
Brown leaves whilr signing as they
sadly fall,
And trees, once verdurous, now
leafless stand.
The grass is dead, and cen the plants
that heal
The ills of man now wither and
decay;
Sad is all Nature, and the shiv'ring
winds
Bring added gloom to the funeral
day.
When flowers are many and the
earth is green,
We crush, or pass them by without
thought;
But when we find one ON a winters
day,
What dreams of happiness the day
has brought!
Oh, could we keep the flowers! glad
some things!
Whose beauty and whose fragrance
cheer the heart;
But Winter, with his breath of lei
ness
And lack of sunshine, bids them
soon depart.
When friends are many and our lives
are glad,
We often drive this friend or that
away
With cruel jest, or mayhap careless
slight;
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
MRS. THOMAS HAROLD
HAS HER BRIDGE CLUB.

The delightful organization of bridge
players meeting on Thursday morning
gathered at Mrs. Thomas Harrold's
this morning where an interesting
game featured. There will be no
further meetings of the club until af-
ter Lent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
MISS COBB'S SCHOOL
or Music WILL FEATURE.

A recital will be given tonight at
Miss Elizabeth Cobb's studio, sos South
Lee street. by the pupils of Miss Cobb
and Miss Maude Sherlock, assisted by
Miss Helen Crumley The occasion is
anticipated with one of exceptional
interest, as strong artists take part
in the program arranged for the even
ing. The program is:
Leap Frog. .......t =. .'''''''' CraliiAii
The Turkeys March. ......... Cramm
Norma Dunnaway.
A Flower Song. .........'. .'' MOTIFS
Ruth Everette.
The Banjo Player. ......,.. Spaulolng
Dora Riley.
Silent Night. Holy Night. Henry Webre
Elizabeth Council.
Songs My Mother Taught Me, .Dvorak
Hank, Hank, The Lark. Schubert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
FESTAL MEETING is
WITH MRS. CLARK.

The festal meeting of the Woman's
Literary club is being held at the home
of Mrs. c. J. Clark this afternoon on
Jackson street. This is one of three an
rual features of the club, and a pleas
ant occasion was the result of the fes-
tai event this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
CHRYSANTHEMUM CLUB TO
MEET FRIDAY AFTERNOON

The Chrysanthemum club Will meet
at the home of Mrs. Thomas Harold
on College street Friday afternoon at
3 o'clock. All members Of the organ
ization are urged to be present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
Daily Thn,,nhA

1t is one thing to show a man that
he is in error and another to put him
in possession of truth.-Locke.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15

Miss Blanche Snider.
Dance of the Snowfakes -. .Slumberger
Agnes Salter.
Spinning Song. Ellmereich
Annie Ruth Ray.
Rustllng Leaves. ...............R Read
Dorothy Dunnaway.
In The Boat. FRANKIE
Mary Elizabeth Easterlin.
Enfant Cheri Little SweethearD D..
Bohm
Caroline Sims.
Dedlcatlon .............'.''' Il o'hA
The Rose Complained. .......... Franz
Miss Crumley.
1allancelle ................. i''' Wacns
Gertrude Davenport.
Duet, Symphony No. VII. :. Beethoven
POGO Sostenuto"
''Vivace"
Madre Rodgers, Miss Cobb.
La Belle Creole (Valse de Salon.
Sherwood
Katherine Buchanan.
Souvenir de TrovatoreVerdi Hoffman
Mabel Ellis.
The Lotus Flower. ....... .Schumann
Thou'rt Like Gentle Flow'ret. List
Miss Snider.
Tarantelle, OPP IS, No. 2......., Heller
Mary Sims.
Duet, Military March. $500. Schubert
Miss Sherlock, Miss Cobb.
Elegy ......t.........'.' MdsseAS'
Open Thou Thy Blue Eyes. .Massenet
Miss Crumley.
Madre Rodgers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15
HONORARY GERMAN CONSUL
HAS SAILED FOR GERMANY

SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. 15.-Ernst
Richhorn, honorary German consul at
Savannah, left New York yesterday on
the steamer Frederick VIII, via Cop
enhagen, as member of the suite of
the former German ambassador, Count
Won Bernstroff.
The duties of the German consul
here have been taken over by the
Swiss consulate at New Orleans, and
it is thought that an attache of the
consulate there will be sent shortly to
Savannah to look after the duties
here.
Richorn will remain in Germany un-
til the close of the war,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-15

Real Fortunes of War.
PA, what are the fortunes of WARP"
Stock dividends, my boy.'-Detroit
Free Press
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-28
NO CERTAINTY Of THE DECISION .
Of AMERICA ON THE P0PE'S 'S.PLEA

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Aug. 81
Signs were in evidence to-day Of the
dispatch of President Wilson's reply
to the peace proposals Of Pope Bene-
dict at an early date. officials freely
conceded the probability of the early
completion Of the communication. indi-
eating that the President and Secreta-
ry Lansing at least have agreed upon
the basic features Of the reply, so that
what remains to be done Is TO put
these ideas into diplomatic language.
1t is understood that rough drafts Of
some OF the important points already
have been prepared.
So far no authorized statement has
been forthcoming as to the nature Of
the reply. Officials even deprecate
speculation concerning it. and there
has been formal denial of a published
report that Secretary Lansing had in
formed some Of the Entente diplomats
that Pope Benedict's proposals would
be rejected.
No official opinion exists that the
proposals will be adopted, but In diplo-
matte practice there is wide field for
discussion between the two extremes
Of rejection and acceptance. The fact
that Pope Benedict. as was pointed out
by a statement from the Vatican, in
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-28
PLAN CONSERVATION
OF U, S, GOLD SUPPLY

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2I.-The prob.
lem of conserving the huge store OF
gold accumulated by the United states
since 1914 which has been veXing tcd-
eral reserve board and treasury oihcla's
somewhat Of late. Is believed To nave
been met in part by the addition today
of gold billion currency and evidences
Of chtedness to the list Of commo-
ditles requiring licenses for export 10
European countries.
Regulations for the licensing Will be
promulgated by the secretary or the
treasury and enforcement probably Will
hc placed in the hands of treasury en-
ploycs.
British and other allied officials have
been working with treasury and fcdcr-
al reserve hoard heads for some time
past to devise a method Of conserving
the American gold supply. Japnn. which
IS withdrawing gold from this country
in large shipments from San Francisco.
had not been a party to these confer
cnccs in the past. but with the arrival
here Of the Japanese mission 1t Ia un-
dcrstood steps were, taken To include
it's representatives in the informal dis
CuSSionS.
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ANOTHER TWO BILLION Of WAR
BONDS WILL BRING THE TOTAL Of !.
THE YEAR UP TO S21,000,0QQ,Q0ll
Believed SIG 900 will Cover Outlay to June 3otk
1918, But 1t is Deemed Advisable to Have an Extra
Two Billion as Small Change for Uncle Sam.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 81.
Two billion dollars may be ad-
ded 10 the total of bonds to be au-
thorized at the present session Of
Congress. making total OF ap-
proximately s21,000,000,000 avail
able TO the government during the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1918.
Democratic Leader Kitchin said
tonight that estimates submitted
to him by the Treasury Depart.
ment made it appear that the ad-
ditional authorization probably
would be necessary. Secretary
McAdoo will be asked to explain
the situation when he appears be-
fore the ways and means commit
tee tomorrow to discuss the forth;
coming administration S11,538,-
945.460 bond and certificate bill.
Present indications, according
TO Mr.. Kitchin, are that $19,OO0,-
100000 will meet the expense Of
the fiscal year, but it Is thought
best to have a S2,000,000,000 mar
gin for emergencies.
1T now seems probable" he
said, that the total amount Of
money needed for the fiscal year
will be about s19,000,00O,000.
This estimate covers about ST.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-28
Recommend Probe Of
The |, ". ". Activities

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27.-Creatton Of
a special federal commission to inveS-
tigate disorders such as those resulting
from the I. ". w. activities In the
west. was recommended to President
Wilson today by the Council of National
Defense.
The proposed commission would have
the authority and support Of the pres
ident to investigate and report on aSita-
tions and labor disturbances. Creation
of the commission was originally rec
commended by Samuel Gompers.
"It Is felt" said defense coun Gil
statement. that the suggested commits
sion, going from ono state to another
representing the national government.
perhaps meeting in each instance the
governors Of tho states with the view
to lending sympathetic counsel to the
state governments and dealing with
employers and employees in concilia-
tory spirit. would so far toward dis
covering the real causes OF this par
ttcular manifestation Of social discon-
tent and assist further in the adjust.
ment Of the whole industrial situa-
ton"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-28
COST OF AIRPLANES
REDUCED ONE-HALF

WASHINGTON, Aug 27-Manufac-
turers Of aircraft in great numbers un-
der the aircraft production board. it
was learned today. have reduced the
cost Of nirplancs onc-half. with the
possibility that the cost price to the
government eventually will be about
nne-thtrd Of the normal cost Of the ma
chnncs before the plans Of the board
were carried out.
In addition. il WIS stated authorita-
lively that satisfactory progress was
being made with actual construction.
insuring not only continuous supply
Of the machines now being turned out,
hut also prompt delivery OF the fight
ing types early next year.
The statement was made in connec-
ton with published reports regarding
airplanc contracts made by the army
and navy between September. 1915. and
May. 1917. tending to. show that tho
government was compelled by the man
ufacturcrs to pay exorbitant prices
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WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 27.-Ev.
idence which made American govern
ment officials believe Germany plan
ned to war on the United States after
defeating France and England is In
the hands of the administration. the
State Department announced today.
The State Department confirmed
Lord Robert Cecils statement that
Germany had so plotted.
Secretary Lansing refused to be spe-
cific as to what evidence there was.
1t is believed the evidence tending
to show Germany's war plans on the
United States was brought here by
James ". Gerard on his return as
ambassador TO Germany.
Mr.. Gerard has frequently said the
Teutons had their eyes on this coun-
try. and Lord Robert Cecil claimed
to have proof of tbs. Vast amounts
Of data showing the net intrigue
woven about America by the kaiser's S
agents are filed away in the State De-
partment, including the clumsy at
tempt Of Foreign Secretary thinner.
mann to persuade a union Of Mexico
and Japan against this country. This
and other autocratic dreams showed
the trend of the German mind. They
also afford President Wilson the op-
portunity he will soon take of show
ing why America cannot deal on
friendly terms with Germany as long
as the Kaiser reignS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-28
NOT AN OUNCE
Of j. s. GOODS
To THE ENEMY
PRESIDENT WILSON
TIGHTENS CONTROL
Of the Federal Government
- Upon Exports -Neutrals
Will Be Cared For.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 81
President Wilson tightened the gov
ernment's control Of exports tonight
by issuing an order forbidding the ship
ment Of any goods to European neu,
tral countries except under license.
and by extending the lists for which
license is required in shipment to the
Allies and neutrals other than Euro,
pean countries to include cotton, all
meats, sugar and most of Americas
other export commodities.
In a statement accompanying his
proclamation, the President said one
Of the first intentions of the govern
ment will be to see that no American
products are made ''the occasion of
benefit to the enemy, either directly
or indirectly" Officials interpreted
the order as forecasting vigorous
use Of the export control as a war
weapon and a policy OF the strictest
rationing Of countries contiguous TO
Germany.
No Enemy Exports.
Exports to Germany and her allies
also are formally prohibited by the
Presidents order, and this is under
stood to mean that the export control
is about to supersede the British
system of giving letters Of assurance
for American cargoes. Up to now
there has been nothing except the
British blockade to prevent the ship
ment Of American goods to Germany
To-night's order, in this respect, &C.
complishes one Of the purposes sought
in the trading g-with.the-enemy bill
pending in Congress.
Coin, bullion, currency and evil
dences Of Indebtedness are placed un'
der export license restrictions to
European neutrals, whenever regula-
tions governing their export have been
promulgated by the Secretary Of the
Treasury.
Mccormick at Helm.
The presidents order contains the
first formal announcement OF the
transfer of administration Of the ex-
port control from the department OF
commerce to the export admintstra-
tive board, of which Vance g. McCor-
mick is chairman. When the admin
istrative board made the fact public
a few days go, It was explained that
the action was, taken to facilitte the
issunce Of licenses.
Accompanying the proclamation was
statement from the president ex-
planning its purposes. 1t said:
The purpose and effect of this pro-
clamation is not export prohibition,
IRonAianad IN Para E1aYon.l
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ISHII DISCLOSES THE
PURPOSE OF VISIT
TO UNITED STATES
Japan Wishes to Cooperate
Heartily in War,Against
Autocracy.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Viscount
Ishii, the special Japanese ambassa-
dor, gave to the Associated Press to-
night statement defining the pur-
poses Of his mission to the United
States. Members Of the mission
noticed at Honolulu, at San Francisco
and finally here In Washington, indi-
cations that their coming might be
misinterpreted by certain elements
and it was felt necessary to explain
that no commercial or selfish interests
were to be subserved.
The ambassadors statement fol.
lows: :
The Imperial Japanese mission
came to the United States for two
reasons: first, to convey to the presi-
dent and to the American people the
and congratulations OF
the emperor and the nation Of Japan
for the entrance Of the United States
into the war as allies Of Japan and
the other nations now waging war
against the enemies Of freedom;
second, to determine how best to CO
operate with the United States In car
rying the war to q triumphant con-
clusion.
Having determined In what man.
ner Japan can use her resources and
strength to this end, 1t Is the purpose
of the mission to further aid the al
lied cause by showing what she can
do with the help and cooperation OF
the United States. Japan is entirely
unselfish In her aim. We are fight
Ing for a common end and we wish
to aid In the common efforts"
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some of the most important features,
OF his communication adopted princi.
pies enunciated by President Wilson,
is regarded in some quarters ~ inSur.'
ing the peace proposals against an un..
qualified rejection, even in tho most
polite and diplomatic language. ~
On the other hand. the failure Of the,
pope's plan to meet some Of the e.,
sentlal demands Of President Wilson.
as condition OF peace is regarded q;
making it certain that there can, be no
acceptance.
Much Of the uncertainty here sur.
rounding the preparation Of the Amert.
can reply has arisen from the fact that,
the major part Of the negotiation upon,
this subject has been conducted IN:
foreign capitals. through resideot
American ambassadors. In the early
stages some attempts were made by.
the Entente diplomats in Washingto0.
to ascertain the probable nature OF the
American reply. But these were gen.
orally unsuccessful, not from any die.
position on the part of the State Do.
partment to deny confidence to TIA:
foreign representatives, but for tAN
reason that until he had develop16;
the views of the Entente chancellorto8:
President Wilson was maintaining a.
open mind on the subject. ssSi