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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
CENTRAL MORNING
TRAIN ROCkE9 NEAR
OGLETH0RPE TO-DAY
j. NJ. BLALOCK, OF ATLANTA, SUS-
TANNED PAINFUL CUT WHEN BIT
OF FLYING GLASS STRUCK HIM
NEAR TEMPLE.

j. NJ Blalock, of Atlanta, white, and
a negro whose name is unknown, sus-
tained painful injuries this morning
when Central of Georgia passenger
train No. s was rocked" by vandals
near Oglethorpe Mr.. Blalock, was
asleep in a seat near window through
which one of the stones came, and was
cut by bit of flying glass, which
made a deep cash near the temple,
infieting a wound that neeessitated at
tention by physician soon after his
arrival in Americus. The negro was
cut about the throat by another piece
of glass, but not dangerously hurt.
The missile thrown into the car was
securedeb Mr. Blalock, and is now in
his possession, but the conductor in
charge declined to stop his train and
Investigate the occurrence.
Following arrival of the train at
Americus, it was learned similar
occurrence was reported about week
ago, when the same train was rock
ed" while passing the same spot. No
investigation of the first instance was
rlade, so far as ascertained here today.
Mr.. Blaloek, who travels fur the At
lanta Georgian, being connected with
tie circulation department Of that
newspaper, is highly incensed over the
affair and states he win demand rigid
Investigation Of the circumstances. His
Injuries, while painful, indeed. are not
regarded as likely to prove serious
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
CAMPAIGN FUND IN
new YORK CITY TO
CAUSE INDICTMENTS

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.--How many
of those who got part of the $1,500,000
of fusion campaign funds were dyed
in-the-wool Tammany men who ''dou-
ble-crossed" the fusion candidates for
whom they had been paid to work?
This is question District Attorney
Swami is trying to answer in connec-
tion with his efforts to learn what was
done with all the money. He has
heard that many whose sympathles
were anti-fusion could not resist the
temptation to s'get bit" when they
saw money being spent SO freely.
One story that reached Mr. Swami
yesterday was that certain Tam
many district leader, learning much
fusion money was going to be spent
in his district, told some of his fol-
lowers there was a chance to "clean
up Some Of these men got 800 each
and on election day they wore the
badges of fusion watchers. But they
worked for Tammany just the same.
Il have heard that all anybody had
to do to get some Of this money was
to go up and promise to deliver Tam
many Hall" said Mr.. Swami.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
GIVING
ENTIRE TIME TO
BOARD

jAmericus lawyers are literally
swamped with work as the result of
giving assistance to the registrants
who present their 'questionnaires"
for filling out and certiication.
AMONG the members of the AEheri-
Gus bar a certain number Of selected
to stay at the courthouse each day
and receive the registrants. This was
decided upon by Chairman Hixon, Of
the local advisory board, as a better
plan than sending the draftees to the
various Offices. 1t saves time and
more evenly distributes the work.
Every lawyer in Americus has vol
unteered ihs services, and all are be-
ing called upon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
REASONS FOR SUGAR
SHORTAGE IS IS GIVEN GIVEN

WASHINGTON, Dec. IT.. Ehn
chief reasons for the sugar shortns@
given by witnesses before the Senate
Investigating Committee were:
Substitution OF sugar for liquor. hA-
cause of prohibition legislation.
Hoarding on the part Of many waan
feared sugar famine.
The campaign last summer to smwa
all fruits by canning
Refusal OF Cuban planters to ae-
cept price of $3.50 for this years
crop in accordance with the Food Aa
rinistration's limitation. The corss
quent diversion of large quantities es
raw sugar % Canada, where hfgsaas
prices could be obtained.
Expectation Of $4,000 tons to Esm
rope on contracts made prior to Jum0
28, when the international Sugar Cssssa
mittee was organized.
Disorganization and congestion oe
transportation conditions.
Failure to get shirs to haul sugaw
fiom Java.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
INCOME LAW TAX
COLLECTOR WILL
COME HERE SOON
TO SPEND MORE THAN TWO
WEEKS IN AMERICUS BEGINNING
NEXT WEEK-HUNDREDS DUE
TO MAKE REPORTS.

1t will require small army Of men
to take the income tax returns Of per-
sons subject to the new law.
Collector of Internal Revenue A. o.
Blalock announced today that thirty
five officers will start from his head
quarters i'm Atlanta January 1st, and
on January 2 every one of them will
be on the job in the county assigned
him, to meet the people and help
make out their income tax returns.
The officer assigned to Sumter county
is to arrive here January 2, and will
remain until January 10Th, both dates
inclusive. He will have his Office In
the postoffiee, where he may be found
every day of the dates stated.
1t will be well for every married
person whose net income for 1917 is
81 900 or over, and every married per-
son living with wife or husband whose
net income for 1917 is $4,000 or over, to
call on the income tax man and learn
whether or not they have any tax to
pay. Collector Blalock said today:
"The person subject to tax who doesn't
make return in the time prescribed, is
going OF regret it. The government
will get after all income tax slaekers.
There's hardly business man, mer-
chant or professional man who won't
have to make return of income. Earn
ers, as class, will have to pay the
tax. The safe thing to do is for every
person who had a total income Of ST.
600 or $4,000, as the case may be, and
who is not sure about what deductions
the law allows him, to play it safe by
calling on the income tax man.
"The man in the field will have forms
ttr everybody, and persons who expect
TO call on him need not trouble them
s=,ves 20 write my office for forms"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
THREE YEARS in PEN
FOR CUSSINC COUNTRY
GIVEN TO THIS SOLDIER

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-"This coun-
try is no good and never was It's
a hell of country, and / am not a
citizen and never will be- The Ger
mans are better people than the Amer
leans and | wish the United States
would get licked.
There is no danger of the Ger
mans killing me, because when / get
to France the Germans will know me,
and in ninety days I will be fighting
for the Germans"
Having said these things in public
and among soldiers at Camp Merritt,
n j., Private Bulkin, Company G,
50tst Engineers Service Battalion),
will begin tomorrow a few years
sentence in the Atlanta penitentiary.
The court martial at Camp Merritt
was not long In finding Private Bull
kin guilty there being numerous wit
nesses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
Uniuersity of Georgia
Has Ouer 1000 Sons in
Fight for Safe World

ATHENS, Ga, Dec. 27.-Now that
the first term is over and the Uni
yersity of Georgia takes stock and
looks over her record, she has right
to feel proud fherself, and the state
must share in her pride. Over 1000
OF her sons are under arms for Uncle
Sam. Out of the 727 who registered
last year, 1S9 men are in some branch
o. the service. Out of the 698 men
who registered this year, 100 have al
ready answered wars command and
have shown what sacrifices a Georgia
man will make for his country.
Out of the 5000 or less, Of the
alumni of the university who are eli
gible for service, over 800 are In the
service and about $50 of them are
officers. Beside this roll OF honor
furnished by the student body, about
twenty members of the faculty, have
enlisted and are all serving as officers.
Taken all in all, Georgia has given
proportionately more men to the ser
vice than any other college or uni
versity in tha United, states, so far as
the records show Over twenty-five
per cent of her eligible are doing their
share for world democracy and they
won't Ee back till it's over "over
ii 4ere.e
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
CENTRAL POWERS
PROMISE RUSSIA
EQUITABLE PEACE
AUSTRIA-HUNGARIAN FOREIGN
MINISTER IL SPOKESMAN FOR
GERMANY In PEACE FARLEY AT
BREST-LIT0VSK

PETR0GRAD Dec. 26.--Delayed)
The Central Powers solemnly de-
clare their resolve to Immediately ter
inmate the war on conditions equally
Just to all belligerents Count Crernin,
the Austria Hungarian foreign minis
ter told the peace conferences at Brest-
Litovsk yesterday.
The Central Powers also favor a
general peace without forcible annex
ations or indemnity, but they could
not ajnd themselves, without guaran-
tees that Russia's allies would recogs
nize such conditions and carry them
out honestly toward the Central Pow
ers.
Count Czernin declared the Gem
trail Powers believe the basic princi-
pies uttered by the Russian delegates
would he the basis for such peace.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
NAVAL RECRUITS
To REMAIN HOME:
WAITING ORDERS
RECRUITING OFFICERS FERIT4z4gs
GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS REGARD-
ING FURTHER ENLISTMENTS IN
SEA FIGHTING FORCES.

The rush of recruits to the navy
recently has been marked feature oE
the recruiting situation in Americas.
and that like condition has prevail
ed elsewhere is indicated by the state
nent that certain branches of the na-
Val service have been temporarily
filed.
Every training school attached TO tEas
department. has it's full quota OF sta
dents, and the big ships OF the first
line where many recruits are trained
in their duties, all have full compile
ment of apprentices. In consequence
Of this condition recruiting officers
everywhere have been advised thak
men enlisting In the navy, axcept IA
the sIlation service, will not be tak9m
Immediately into the active service
Their pay starts Immediately, and All
accepted applicants are assured OF as-
innate active service
NJ. Ferillo, recruiting officer nj
this station. explained the situation
TO The Times-Recorder this after
noon. He said Orders received ahks
morning are to the effect that frunn
now on all men upon enlisting In esse
navy, except in the aviation branch.
will be furnished transportation back
to their homes to await orders, tfEs
full pay All men enlisting in she
aviation branch of the navy win be
sent direct to Pensacola, Fla, ssr
training"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
BROCK MURDERED BY
DESPERATE PRISONER

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 27.-~Dr. James
II. Brock, native of Trenton, Ga,
and serving as deputy warden in the
federal penitentiary here, was killed
at the prison this morning. Dimitre
Popoff, a prisoner struck him with an
iron bar, as the prisoner was leaving
the dining room. Death was almost
instantaneous Popoff's only state
ment in regard to the killing wat that
''it was a personal matter Popoff
was sentenced TO the penitentiary for
ccunterfeiting from Ohio.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
MARRIAGE OF MISS
WICKER AND MP. CLAPP

Americas friends will learn wzsa
agreeable surprise Of the marriage az
Miss Laura Wicker and Mr.. Edward
Clapp, the event being solemnized or
Wednesday evening at the home u
Mrs ], G. Feagin, on Jackson avenae-
Miss Wicker was visiting her sister,
Mrs. Feagin. when the marriage was
decided upon, and the ceremony was
performed here. She is a pretty yoHEslss
woman of Macon county, who nzssa
many friends in Americus, and has -
Gently been engaged in teaching nsar
Oglethorpe Mr.. Clapp was untia rs-
Gently student at Mercer University
at Macon, and Is we'll known and pop
ulal here. Following their marriages.
Mr. and Mrs. Clapn LETT on hnaaaw
Iscon trip 10 Florida points
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
Steamer Is Wrecked.

LONDON Deg, 27.--The British
steamer Magpur, Of eighty-three hun
dred tons, has been wrecked in Della
gea Bay, in Portuguese East Africa,
says dispatch from Lisbon Pas
sengers OF the number Of 259 and the
ships cargo were saved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
SUGAR FAMINE IN
THIS CITY ENDED

Americus no longer has . sugar
shortage
Two carloads were received here
this week, one by Broker Flournoy,
and the other by the Glover Grocery
Company.
With the new crop now being dis
trihuted, dealers do not anticipate an
other shortage, provided freight de-
liveries are made promptly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
800 SOCIALISTS
IN GERMANY ARE
NOW IN CUSTODY

LONDON Dee. "a More than three
hundred mtmbers Of the German mi
nority socialist qarty were arrested on
Christmas EYe by German military
authorities according to a Zurich dis
patch giv' out today by the Wireless
Press news service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
Submarine Sinklngs.

PARIS, Dec. 27.-One French yes
sci Of over sixteen hundred tons, and
another steamer under that tonnage,
were sunk by submarines and mines
during the week ending December %.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
Count Czernin,s sincerltH Doubted

Count Czernin's Sincerity Doubted
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 27.--
Conditions surrounding Count Czer,
nin's proposals for peace basis, as re-
ported from Petrograd, caused Off
cials here to feel apprehensive for
their sincerity. There is disposition
to feel that the object Of the German
is simply to prolong
tie negotiations with Russia as long
as possible
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-27
GERMANS TOLD THAT
NEW YORK IS TAKEN

BALTIMORE, Dec. 27.--John A.
Clarke. son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
! ylarke, Of Baltimore, now with the
American troops in France, in let
ter dated Nov, q, writes:
"The other day crowd of us were
talking to some of the German pris-
oners. One of the boys who could
speak German was talking to several
OF the German soldiers. One express
ed great surprise on being told that
the American arms were meeting with
success. The poor fellow had been
teld that the German army had inyad-
Ell the United States, captured New
York and were marching victoriously
on to Washington.
Another one of the German pris-
oLers said that the soldiers had been
led to believe that the American boys
were British soldiers wearing the uni
form of the American army and that
tie Allies were trying in this manner
TO deceive the Germans into believing
that the American army had arrived. >
Cotton Ginnings TO December 18th
William P. Persons, special agent of
the bureau Of the census here reported
to the department today that 25,037
bales OF cotton counting round as half
bales, were ginned from the crop Of
1917 in Sumter county. prior to De-
cember 18th. These figures compare
with 81 ,62S bales ginned to the same
date in 1916, and show a loss of APP
c 900 bales in the crop produced in
this county during the past year.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-06
pENsloNlno BAND VETERANS

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: The Royal Hawaiian Band
was established BY Professor w. II.
Northscott In the A. ID. 1870. an Eng
lishman, and for one year and more
did he lead II, and in a certain month
of the A. D. 1872, he returned to Eng.
land.
Captain H. Berger arrived in the
month of June of the A. d. 1872, who
led the Royal Hawaiian Band until his
resignation on account of I'll health.
The majority of the old members
founded by W. H. Northscott, ESQ.,,
had died only three of them living
today. Mr.. Frank Mahuka now living
at Kalihi-kai, and Rev. Samuel *.
Kamakaia and James Pohina, who are
still in the band of the city and eoun-
ty of Honolulu today.
These two are the Oldest memb rs
In this organization today; Comes, a
Portuguese, who has ahill introduced
in the house Of representatives, pray
ing for a pension. wasa later entry.
Therefore In my behalf and at the
same time asking your generosity, I'VE
Representatives" before you weigh on
behalf of Mr.. Comes, 1t is better you
weigh on behalf of Rev. Samuel X,
Kamakaia and James Rohina.
Humbly yours,
w. H. p. MALULAEI.
City ands County of Honolulu.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-06
Leyset(lNEE7 Io .:,g!!!9

acute stage and the grandest scale OF
the conflict has not yet been reached
far from it, nations which. till now.
have bed aloof from tiny own dear
country with its noble ideals among
them-will inevitably be drawn into
this maelstrom: so il behooves US to
approach the time steadfastly-nay,
reverently-witheu luminosity but
with determination to take only such
part in II as is dictated by our love
for LIFE. LIBERTY and EQUALITY
remembering that the only true
loyalty Is to IDEALS
So shall we win the respect OF man
kind and not forfeit cur own. So shall
We further the ends which wise
Providence is directing. So shall we
emerge from the dust Of battle a race
sturdy and strong: humble and thank
full in the knowledge that We have
heIped- net hindered--the GREAT
MORAL EVOLUTION OF THE AGE
Think this over and see its truth.
c,
Honolulu. Hawaii. March 4. 1917.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-06
WITH OUR VISITORS

Mr.. and Mrs. F. d. True and daugh
ter, Miss Annie True. of Gardner
Maine, are leaving the Pleasanton on
the Matsonia True is a retired bust
nessman and capitalist
r. s. Van Tassel Is wealthy cat
tleman OF Cheyenne, Wyoming. who
has escaped the rigors of winter OF
the north for the balmy breezes OF the
south. He is at the Young hotel and
is enjoying every minute of his stay
here.
Honolulu will lose prominent visit
ors on the Matsnnia by the departure
Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Long OF Kansas
City. Long is one of the wealthiest
men Of Missouri and besides owning
several business blocks is the propri-
etor Of model farm, the finest in the
state.
Visitors at the Pleasanton hotel who
are leaving on the Matsonia tomor-
row include Mr.. and Mrs J. j. Bar
lum. Barlum is a shipping man OF
Detroit and expects to buy a 10000
ton steamer somewhere in the Paci.
fic' 90 put into Atlantic Grade. al
though he says they are very scarce,
Charles Isakson, chief clerk Of the
Seaside hotel. says about the only ex
element around that popular beach
resort Is the every-other-night dances
which are becoming very popular. No
one in particular is coming or going,
they have just ''canlped" for the win
ter there with the place nearly fun.
and everyone is enjoying it.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-06
WANTED NEW OPERA HOUSE.

Honouus famous old Opera House is passing,
and there is none TO take its place.
Outworn and rundown as is this old structure;
tawdry az are its furnishings and incomplete IFS
facilities-still Ii represents the best Honolulu has
for public auditorium for the performance OF
opera or drama.
With the Opera House junked, the city will be
without such auditorium.
And there is nothing definite in the way of private
enterprise or public movement TO supply the need.
Vague rumors float around. they have hoated
around for so wears, that this capitalist, or that
theatrical combination would erect big theater.
They remain only as rumors.
This condition is not only unfortunate but dis.
graceful. Ii is disgaceful that. Honolulu priding
itself upon being progressive American city should
have no rstclass theatrical structure. II is mighty
poor business that this condition obtains, too, for
Honolulu's people are amusement-lovng. And
there are frequent opportunities to secure famous
operate and concert artists Run in conjunction
with movingpictures and vaudeville acts such
theater Ia good location could at least "break
cven.~
Apparently no capitalist cor pany is DESTROYS
OF entering this field as an investment Why not,
then a public movement to support such venture
The old Opera House would never have been built
had not been for the public spirit Of those carly
days
Why not joint committee of the civic and COM
nerciaf bodies with representative OF the city to
be named by the mayor, and representative OF the
city planning commission, TO get to work imnedi-
afely? Such an opera house would have widespread
public SUPPORT. And 1t would not only fill com
nunity need but mean an important tourist asset.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-06
PRACTICAL lDEALIsM

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: CONTENT rs A DAM TO PRO.
GRESS. THE SATISFIED SOUL
VEGETABLES.
One who is thoroughly satisfied has
no incentive to constructive Action.
The world today is In the greatest
ferment that history has ever re-
corded. From 1t will be born new
ideals and eventually a new race OF
men. 1T is THEREFORE A HOPE
Full SIGN.
II is not thinkable that the nations
embroiled in this frightful struggle
cherish no greater ambition han
greed for territory; race or Da1'-[1.
supremacy.
What we are witnessing today Is a
GREAT CLASHING OF IDEALS.
Some of these ideals will be shat.
tered some-and these are the funda-
mentally true ones-will live: SO !
have great hope because DlSSATIS.
FACTION ALWAYS PRECEDES RE
GENERATION and no great upward
stride of man has ever been accomp-
lished without some sort Of violence.
SOC bAlo WOilQ tiC
greatest paradox Of time-THE UP
LIFT OF MAN THROUGH THE
LEvELING PROCESS, now in opera.
ton.
Whatever mistakes the various ma.
tions have made in ideals, in Human
itarianism, in psychology be
wiped out or atoned for in the final
adjustment of this struggle. It is
needless to recall specific instances
in proof OF my assertion-the readers
mind will readily suggest these;
wish most of all to divert him from
national issues to consideration OF
international aspirations SO that his
mind may dwell for time on the Inn
mense and imminent possibility OF
achieving the BROTHERHOOD OF
MAN-that wonderful climax toward
which We are SO surely tending.
Let me now predict that the most
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-06
SOMETHING TO DO NOW.

The very magnitude Of the Waikiki reclamation
scheme is delaying it intolerably. Months are
stretching into years Nothing definite is being
done
The latest proposal-that of combining the beach
bouIevard and reclamation schemes-is splendid
project But it looks ten years into the future in
stead of facing the present. 1t involves so much
red tape, so many condemnation SUITS many diff
tdlties Of harmonizing government and private in
terests so many barriers Of getting government and
private parties to work togetherth its realiza-
ton is far distant.
Meanwhile, Honolulu has one nauseating menace
which ought to be cleaned up without waiting for
the bigger scheme to materialize. The filthy stream
which empties into the sea between the Outrigger
Club and the Moana Hotel is an ugly blot on a
worldfamous beach resort. 1t is not only ugly, it
IS nasty and dangerous. And it is getting worse
steadily getting while Honolulu debates the
pros aud cons of the Waikiki reclamation project
Under this project the stream is to be diverted.
But why wait years for itg Engineering skill and
public enterprise ought TO take hold of this situa-
ton now and divert this stream elsewhere
The dirty sewer-stream has been talked about for
wears But you can't get rid of it by tat-you have
10 act
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-06
i TIP FOR THE HONOLULU AUTO CLUB.

The Denver Motor Club aided $4,000 visiting
tourists in 1916 Other thousands already equipped
with guide books and wide travelling experience OBJ
timed road information to scenic points in the
mountains The information bureau served as many
as 250 persons day. Mail inquiries also were an
swered. Foreign countries represented by the Wis
itors were Canada, Mexico, the Hawaiian Islands,
Australia New Zealand and China. Membership
ii the club reached 1900 this year. Five hundred
miles Of road were signboarded by the club during
the year, and many improvements in bridges and
roads were obtained BY them.-From Motor Age,
Chicago. :.