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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
COAL WILL BE PRESSING
QUESTION IN FRANCE EVEN
WHEN PEACE TIMES COME

PARIS, March 23.-However press
ing the problem of coal may be to
France in wartime, it will be even
more pressing with the return OF
peace. Already the government is
studying possible ways and means of
freeing France after the war from
bondage to German coal. The indus
trial situation before the war was COIL
tinually aggravated by the fact, and
France hopes that some way out of a
return to that condition of dependency
may be found after the war.
The situation is complicated by the
French expectation that Alsace-Lo"-
raine again will become French. The
return of these provinces would mean
virtually doubling of the nations re-
Cuirements of coal, owing to the i'm
mense amounts required for the de-
yelopment of the iron deposits in Lor-
raine. This means that instead Of
doing with about 6O,OOO,OOO tons of
coal a year. as before the war, France
will need more than 100 100000 tons.
A French expert, Maurice Alfassa,
has just published a report showing
where France must obtain her coal, II
she wishes to maintain independence
Of Germany. He indicates three main
sources. Development of the deposits
of coal in France, England and the
coal mines on the left bank Of the
Rhine, the output of which is estimat-
ed at 100000 900 tons yearly. This
opens up the question of the future of
the German territory west of the
Rhine, and N. Alfassa suggests that in
the peace treaty the left bank of the
Rhine should be given a special econ
omic standing, enabling France to re-
move some of the tariff walls which
existed before the war between herself
and Germany.
NJ Alfassa suggests that the peace
treaty ending the war should provide
for the opening of the Rhine as a free
waterway for international trade.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
SHANGHAI NEWSPAPERS
CONDUCTING CAMPAIGN
AGAINST BOGUS INSURANCE

SHANGHAI, China, March 23.-For-
eign newspapers printed in Shanghai
are conducting an energetic campaign
against bogus insurance companies,
and endeavoring to bring about a reg
ulation of insurance companies by
the Chinese government which will
protect the public against fraudulent in
situations. While there are many re-
liable Chinese insurance companies.
there are also scores of wild cat conf
panies writing fire, life and marine in
surance.
Shanghai newspapers are endeavor-
ing to get legislation through the mu-
nicipal council in this city which will
prevent companies of any nationality
from writing insurance in the interna-
tional settlement unless the diplomatic
body in Picking approves of their
methods. This reform as advocated is
the first step towards national legisla
eigners and Chinese alike from ire
sponsible companies operating in any
part of the republic. 1t is urged that
the municipal council should take ac-
ton here and afford an example to
the parliament, which has been slow
in effecting legislation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
WELL KNOWN WOMAN
PASSES TO REWARD

The death of Mrs. Gussie Bell Wig
gins, former resident of Americas
and we'll known throughout this Sec
ton, occurred yesterday at the home
of her son, DR.. Robert L. Virgins,
Greensboro, Ala.
Mrs. Virgins was 70 years of age
and was the widow of Rev. r. L. Wig
gins, who for more than so years was
one of the most prominent Methodist
ministers in the south Georgia con-
ference. Rev. Virgins is buried in
Oak Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Virgins lived in Americas for
some Is years at the close Of the War
Between the States. She was Miss
Gussie Bell before her marriage, and
his several relatives in this section,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23

among whom is Mrs Annie F. Wilson,
o. Americas.
A devout Christian of sturdy char
acter, Mrs. Virgins made and held q
host of friends who will mourn her
death. She was i'll for several months,
finally answering the call of the Grim
Reaper.
She is survived by her two sons, DR..
r. L. Virgins, professor of English
in the University of Alabama, at Tus-
caloosa. and Rev. Sterling Virgins,
pastor of First Methodist church, of
Augusta, Ca; two brothers, Charles
Bell, of Florida, and W. S. Bell, OF
Albany, Ca; two sisters, Mrs. Vannie
Brown, of Anderson, S. c., and Mrs.
] ]. Ansley, of Los Angeles, Cal.
The remains arrived this afternoon
from Alabama, and the funeral was
held at Oak Grove cemetery, Rev.
Paul W. Ellis officiating. The arrange
ments were in charge Of the Ameri-
Gus Undertaking Company.
The pallbearers were J. A. Daven-
port. T. L. Bell, Charles L. Ansley,
John Sheffield, j. W. SILVER and H. NJ.
Stokes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
PROMINENT OHIOAN VISITS
STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

ATHENS, Ga. March 23-Chas u.
Swain, of Cincinnati. Ohio, was Wis
itor at the State College of Agricut-
ture today. Mr.. Swain has served as
speaker of the legislature of Ohio a
number of terms, is a we'll known law
yer of Cincinnati, and is prominently
identified with the educational actiy-
tiles of the state Of Ohio.
Mr.. Swain stated he was passing
through Georgia. ami having heard so
much about the College of Agriculture
of Georgia was doing, especially in the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23

agitation now being pressed by the
u A. R. chapters to secure the pas
sage of bill at the next session of
the state legislature, making it a
felony to in any way desecrate the
American flag. Strange as it may seem,
there is now no law on the statute
books of Georgia making the desecra-
ton of the flag of the nation crime.
Mrs. Mccall spoke of the educational
work being done by the various wom-
ems organizations in Georgia, her po-
sition in the State Federation of Won
ems Clubs and the United Daughters
of the Confederacy making her partic-
ularly well qualified to discuss these
topics.
The state regent arrived in Ameri-
Gus last night from Dawson and Cuth-
bert, where she visited the D. A. R.
chapters on her regular tour of the
state.
Practically every member Of Coun-
Gil of Safety chapter was in attend
ance this morning at the called meet
ing, and at the close of Mrs. McCalls
address, the hostess served delicious
refreshments.
Mrs. Mccall left this afternoon to
resume her journey over the state,
paying official visits to the various ,.
A, R. chapters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
STATE REGENT d. A. r.
VISITS AMERICUS.

Mrs. Howard Mccall, of Atlanta,
state regent Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, paid an official
visit to Council Of Safety chapter Of
this city this morning.
A called meeting of the chapter was
held at the residence Of Mrs. E. a.
Hawkins, regent, and Mrs. Mccall de-
Iivered a very interesting and instruc-
tive address concerning the activities
of the organization.
She laid particular emphasis on the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
WILL ORGANIZE LODGE
JR. o. u. A. M. THURSDAY

On Thursday night of next week.
!, E. Lovelace, state secretary of the
Junior Order of United American Me-
chanics will deliver lecture in this
city on the principles of that order
and lodge will be organized in this
city, many applications for member
ship having been received.
No admission will be charged, and
the time and place of the address
will be announced later. L. F. Heg-
wood and H. E. Nichols are in charge
OF the arrangements.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23

A 81 itE~
way of textension work, decided to
take day off and look over the in-
stitution, plan of work an dorganiza-
ton. He was very complimentary in
his remarks about the work Of the
college, and felt he had gained many
ideas which would be useful to him in
the organization of the educational
forces of Ohio.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
Savannah Could Get on War
Footing Within FiUe Days

SAVANNAH, Ga, March 23-Shou!d
the United States declare war on
Germany, Savannah could be placed on
a solid war footing in five days. Ac~
tual preparations for war could be
started within ten hours after dec
laration. Sayannah's quota of troops,
about five thousand strong, could be
ready to start for any designated
point within the time specified.
1t would not take twenty-four hours
to put the fortfcations at Fort Screven
and Port Royal in readiness for &C
tual engagement. AS matter of fact,
military authorities state, the prepar-
ations which have already been made
since the first break between the
United States and Germany amounts
to the same thing as if the United
States was actually at war.
At Fort screven the batteries have
been inspected by the government eX-
perts within the last thirty days. The
big defense guns have been strength
ened and are now in shape to give any
foe merry time With the possible
addition of two or three hundred ma
val reservists, both Fort Screven and
Port Royal would be ready.
Savannah would not be lacking in
vessels adequate to patrol the coast.
Nearly forty small vessels have alrea-
dy been enlisted, including tugs.
yachts of the auxiliary cruiser type.
motor boats and several steamers
which might be used as conveys or
escort ships.
A declaration of war would be the
signal for interning all German sub
iects. This was made plain in Wash
ington several months ago when the
war department rendered a decision
bearing upon the status of German
citizens in time of actual warfare
German subjects who have not taken
the oath of allegiance to the United
States would be declared prisoners OF
war German citizens would not be
allowed free entrance into the United
States. nor would they be allowed to
leave There are a number of resi-
dents of Savannah subject to this reg
ulation.
The demand which would be made
upon the military of the state would
depend largely upon congress. IL rs
regarded as certain that the navy
would be called into immediate SER
vice AS was the case in the Spanish
American war, southern ports proba-
blv would be protected by the Asiatic
squadron. The naval base probably
would be located at Key West, from
whence operations would be directed
II is also likely that a call would
issue for a volunteer army from ev-
cry state. Just what Georgia's vol
unteer army would amount to in round
numbers is problematical The mill
tia would be called on first and held
in readiness for home defense.
/, The organization of a vigilance com
nittee has been going on quietly IN
Savannah for several days. There
have been a number of meetings OF
prominent Savannahians alive to thl
danger threatened If the time comes
for quick action. it is expected those
who have been at these GATHERINGS
will be able to render valuable aid
In addition a central advisory com
mittee has been appointed, composed
Of Col. NJ. J. oLeary. Col. G. Arthur
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23

Gordon, Lieut.-Col. D. C. Barrow,
Lieut.-Col A. Gordon Cassels, Lieut.
Col. w. B. Stephens, Lieut-Col. R. J.
Travis, Map. W. w. Williamson, Maj.
W. W. Gordon, Maj. George C. Hay
ward, Jr.. and Maj. E. Descombe Wells,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23

\ \ \ \ ~ = \ = \ + =
= SPRING \
= = = = = = = = = y + = y y
Now fades the last long streak OF
snow,
Now bourgeons every maze of knic1
About the Towering squares and
thick
By ashen roots the violets blow.
Now rings the woodland loud and
long,
The distance takes lovelier hue,
And drowned in yonder living blue
The lark becomes a sightless song.
Now dances the light on lawn and lea,
The fiocks are whittier down the
vale,
And milkier every milky sail
On winding stream or distant sea;
Where now the scanned pipes, or dives
In yonder greening CLEAN, and fly
The happy birds. that change their
sky
To build and brood, that live their
lives.
From land to land; and in my breast
Spring weakens, too; and my regret
Becomes an April violet
And buds and blossoms like the rest.
-Tennyson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
ENTENTE LOSSES IN WARSHIP
TONNAGE DECLARED HEAVY

BERLIN, March 23.-The Overseas
News agency announced today that the
Entente losses in warships today to-
tai $4,000 tons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-23
ADVANCED PUPILS TO
GIVE RECITAL.

The advanced pupils of Miss Louise
Chapman will give a recital this ev-
ening at 7:45 at her residence-studio,
118 Forrest Ave. The public is corr
daily invited. A very interesting pro-
gram was rendered last evening by the
primary pupils.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
Newspaper Reporters
Were Spies for Germany

New York, Feb. %. George Vaux
Bacon, American reporter, whose de-
tention in England revealed an alleged
plot whereby American newspaper men
were sent to England to obtain infor-
nation for the German government,
photographed forts in this country with
a moving picture company before he
sailed for England, federal authorities
learned today.
This revelation and the publication of
the names Of two other reporters in
volved, came today ii was announced
that the federal grand jury had been
called to meet tomorrow instead Of
Tuesday as scheduled 10 probe the plots.
Charles w. Wunnenberg and Albert
A. Sander, now under arrest here AZ
organizations of the band Of American
observers" in Britain will be the
starting point Of the grand jury action
1t is understood Bacon will be sent here
ito testify against the two as it is re-
ported he revealed to British auth0ri-
ties the operations Of the spy system.
Charles y. Hastings and fnsnedge
Rutherford are said to be under obser-
walton in Holland The names Of four
other men now said to be in England,
have not been revealed An eighth
agent, = federal authorities report, is
Under observation in Copenhagen, while
an alleged assistant of Sanders is be-
ing sosght in New York.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
FLAGS At HALF MAST
FOR GENERAL FUNSTON
Two Regiments infantry, Is
Companies OF Artillery
viii Be In Line

San Francisco, Feb 22.--Flags which
ordinarily would be floating over pub
lie buildings and warships in San Fran
cisco bay in honor of the birthday OF
the first commander in chief of the
American army, were at half mast to-
day IN memory Of another American
general
Tomorrow the body OF Major General
Frederick Funston win arrive here for
burial in the Preside national GENE
tery.
While hundreds of kilograms Of con
dolence poured in today on Mrs Fun
ston and her three children. the mother
and brother of General Funston were
en route from Kansas
At the funeral Saturday morning two
full regiments OF infantry, commanded
in person by Major General J. Frank.
lin Bell, Is companies of artillery, ma
rines and naval training school cadets
Spanish war veterans, veterans Of for
eign wars, several companies Of the ma
tional guard, and city police, will march
The solemn boom Of tho minute gun
will begin as the coitege enters the
Presidio. After the interment and taps,
the major general S salute Of thirteen
guns and three volleys will be fired
over the grave.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22

Philadelphia, Feb. 22.--Food riotine
broke out in Philadelphia this after
noon. Shouting "it's robbery, rob
bery," several hundred Jewish women
attacked dealers who had advanced
prices. Push carts were overturned and
several shops on Seventh street were
entered by the women.
Intermittent fighting continued be
tween the women and dealers until po
lice reserves were rushed to the scene
The trouble started when women discov
cred that prices had been advanced ovel
night. Carp, which sold at 10 cents 8
pound yesterday, was is cents today
The police are watching every corner Of
Philadelphia for other demonstrations
Another outbreak of the sugar refinery
strikers, who engaged in genera
fight with strikebreakers last night, re
sulting in the death of one man, was ex
pected momentarily.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
NINE INcENDIARY
FIRES LAST NIGHT
IN NEW YORK CITY
Militia Called Out and City Is
Paced Under Martial
Law Today
ATTEMPTED TO DESTROY
MUNETION FACTORIES
Town and Plants Saved by
Quick Response Of Nearby
Cities To Aid Calls

New Britain, Conn, Feb. 22.-New
Britain is under martial law today with
two companies of state guardsmen pa
trolling its streets following nine ST
multaneous fires in different parts of
the city last night. Two men are under
arrest ON suspicion. OF having started
the fires.
Repairs are being rushed to the eIec-
trie fire alarm system, which broke
down when several persons rushed to
boxes and turned in simultaneous
alarms as the fires began to light up
the Skies
All local fire departments are still
at work early today, quenehing smould-
erling embers that threatened to start
all over again. Volunteer engine COM
.panies from Hartford, Bristol, Water
bury and Plainfield, however, have been
sent home.
New Britain has many manufacturing
plants, which have been making muni-
tions for the entente allies. The belief
was expressed that some fanatic, hop
ing to stop their manufacture set the
fires by means of time ineendiary
bombs, but no evidence Of bombs has
lbeen found.
4 a tenement house, three residences, n
I garage, a synagogue and business
t'block were raked by the flames. The
damage is roughly estimated at about
! $50, 900.
! The fire first started early in the
night in tenement house, contrasting
many families Built Of wood, it was
I
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
FIVE HUNDRED CARS
OF FOODSTOEFS DUE
Expected This viii Relieve
Situation, and Other Sup
plies Will Follow Soon

New York, Feb. 22.-Five hundred
cars of foodstuffs from the west are
expected to reach New York today
The cars contain meats, poultry and po-
tatoes, mostly.
Railroad men declare congestion in
railroad yards is gradually being broken
up and that food shortage soon will be
dlspelled. In the meantime, Mayor
Mitchell will start the city machinery
working in an investigation of food
prices on the East Side.
Frank Jameson of the New York and
New Jersey Retailers association, in a
statement declared there is plenty of
food and that with the advent OF the
half thousand cars, prices should be
forced down Immediately. He declared
meat prices should be the first to tum-
BILE. Word from packers, he said, is all
that is required.
1t has been found, according to Of
fieial reports, that 100000 pounds of
meats have been sent into cold storage
here within the last 10 days.
Many tons of onions and potatoes
are lying at shipping piers to await
shipment to foreign countries and an
appeal to the interstate commerce com
mission to enforce the law as to the linz
its of time they ay be so held is CON
templated.
The New York health department has
started the issuance of daily food bull
letins, showing how foods that have in
creased greatly in price may be elimin-
ated from daily diet. Rice is urged
as substitute for potatoes and in
strnctions for cooking in order to get
the greatest food value are given.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
Sugar Refinery Strike
Stirs Up Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Feb. 22-The who.e
section OF Philadelphia in the vicinity
Of the franklin Sugar Refining COM
pauy was under heavy police guard to
day following riot that amounted to
practically pitched battle last night,
One man was killed.. several others so
severely injured that they may die
and many were hurt.
Mrs. Florence Sholde, age 80, was ar
rested and is held under $500 bail OIL
the charge of melting riot.
The section Of the city where the
fighting occurred is guarded today by
reserve police and mounted police from
all parts of the city are concentrated
there to prevent further outbreaks.
Trouble was anticipated when the ne
gro strikebreakers in the sugar refin-
cry returned to work today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
Austria-Hungary 1t Is Be-
lieVed Will Stand Firmly
by Her Ally
TURKEY AND BULGARIA
WILL ALSO STAND FIRM
This Means Diplomatic Rela-
lions With All of Them
Will Be Severed
By Robert J. Bender.
'nited Press staff correspondent


Washington, Feb. 22-The Austro-
American situation held the center of
the international war stage.
The climax of this silent drama,
which has been going on since tllt
United States broke with Germany ap-
pears to be at hand.
Within As hours, it is now generally
believed, this government will know
whether the scope Of its severed diplo-
Austria Hungary.
The state department and White
House say nothing as to what is going
on behind the scenes. When the cur
tain falls, however, one of the most
dramatic and interesting stories in the
world s history will be written the
story of q great nation struggling to
restrict the extension of the great war
and another nation trying at once to
please a powerful friend and at the
same time support an ally.
OF what has transpired between the
United States and Austria Hungary dur
ing the last is days, the state depart
ment win not say. 1t viii not even
admit the authenticity of the aide
memoir made public in Vienna, asking
Austria to clear up her position on
Germany's U-boat decree and her own
pledges to this government on U-boat
warfare.
The Austrian government is portray
ed as struggling hard to prevent the
threatened break. That she must and
will support the German decree is the
official fear here. Should she do this,
it is taken for granted President Wilson
will Immediately order passports to Aus
trian representatives here and request
the withdrawal of United States Am
bassador Penfield from his post in
Vienna.
1t is felt certain that a break with
the other Germanic allies would short
~ follow While the great pantomime
goes forward, it is allowing time foi
movement of thousands of Americans
from central power countries.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
Newspaper Boys Say
Good Bye to Salem

Newspaper men who followed the ses-
sion of the recent legislature for vari-
Gus papers throughout the state paid
their farewells yesterday to Governor
Withycombe The newspaper men on
duty here were Ralph Watson of the
Oregon journal, Shad o. Krantz and
Lair Gregory of the 0regonian, Ted
Lansing and Harry Critehlow, Of the
Telegram, William Il. Lowell of the
Pendleton Evening Tribune, G. G. Teng-
wald of the Medford-Tribune, Mr..
Jones of the Oswego Times, and Mr..
Sweeney Of the Portland News.
Harry Critehlow, formerly a Will
lamette student, will cover the Salem
field for the Telegram, while Henry
Hanzen, Salem correspondent, takes
his vacation. During the legislative
session w. T. Kirk, Salem correspond
ent for the Oregon Journal, was en-
tirely engaged with the work of the
session and the city was covered for
that paper by Perry Reigelman, of the
Evening Capital Journal.
Closely allied with the newspaper
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
NAV Have Public Marlket.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 22.- High food
stuff prizes have resulted in a campaign
of street speeches by 40 labor leaders
endorsing the 100000 municipal mar
ket system which will BIO submitted to
voters here March 9. II ii passes, vIic
city will contract for large amounts Of
perishable foodstuffs from farmers, and
sell them at minimu cost The plan
was worked out by a committee Of labor
men with the cooperation OF Uniyer-
sity of Washington faculty members.