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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-16
POLICE HEADQUARTERS
WANTS ELECTRIC CHAIR

ATLANTA, Ga, July 16.-An cleo
tric chair to bring drunken men back
to normal is being proposed as part
of the equipment for police ehadquar-
ters in Atlanta. Other cities using the
chair have secured remarkable results.
It is not an instrument of execution
like the death chair used for con-
demned criminals, but simply chair
where a man gets a shock sufficient to
banish the alcohol from his system in
few minutes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-16
NEW CHANCELLOR
To MAKE MAIDEN
SPEECH TUESDAY

COPENHAGEN, July 16.-Doctor
George Nichaelis, the new German
chancellor who succeeds Won Beth
mann Hollweg, will deliver his maiden
speech in hte Reichstag on Tuesday.
1t is expected that the chancellor will
outline the policies to be pursued by
the ministry under his direction and
interest runs high while awaiting the
announcement.
The retention of Generals Won Hind
enbura and Ludendorff as heads Of the
military organization of the empire is
confidently expected, and conferences
are being held with the various lead
ers in an effort to align the parties be-
hind the new policies which have
been formulated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-16
DRAFT HARDLY Be
MADE BY JULY q

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 16.-Af
ter receiving advices from IS states
where the exemption boards organiza-
tion is incomplete, the War Depart
ment officials today announced that
the draft drawing would hardly be
made before Saturday. July 2lst at the
earliest,
Incomplete data makes it uncertain
when the reports from the missing ex-
emption districts will be received.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-16
MANY PEACH ORCHARDS ARE
BEING PLANTED IN COUNTY

Ralph Stewart states that he has
scld over 10000 peach trees in Sum
ter county up until now, this year, and
that he is still taking orders. This
goes to show that some peaches are
being planted around in this section
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-16
To PRODUCE NITRATE
FROM NITROGEN IN AIR

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 16.-Sec-
retary of War Newton D. Baker an
nounced today that plans for the pro-
duction of nitrate from atmospheric
nitrogen will be considered immediate
ly.
The estimated cost of an establish
ment for this purpose is four million
dollars. Water power will be used.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-16
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; AMERICAN STEAMER SUNK
WITH THREE LIVES LOST 4

= WASHINGTON, D. c., July 16.- =
= The State Department announced y
= today the sinking of the American y
= steamer Grace Three lives were y
= lost The vessel was armed with y
= two naval guns as a protection =
= against submarines. \
= = = 4 4 4 + + \ 4 4 =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-16

he might be prevailed upon to come to
this city, although no effort would
have been made to secure military
camp here, that matter having already
been thoroughly threshed out, with no
prospect of a successful outcome.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-16
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TWO OCEAN LINERS
LOST DURING WEEK

NEW YORK, July 16-It is re- I
ported in marine circles that the I
Leyland line freighter Sylvania I
and the White Star steamer Kioto 4
were sunk by German submarines I
last week. I
; + 4 = " y = = y \ y 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-16

The Times-Recorder is the ONL Y paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

announcements Of the marriage Of her
daughter Anna and Mr. Louis vande
CasteeIe. Tuesday, February 20, 1877,
Wis.
Dr.: Tom A Williams is visiting in
South Carolina for a few days
The marriage Of Miss Mao GwendoIyn
Ganley, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. James
GanIey Of Boyds Nd, and Mr. Albert
Perry Daye. son of Mr. a nd Mrs
George W. Daye Of Gathersburg, Nd,
took place at the rectory Of St Pat
rtck's Church yesterday, the Rev.
George b Harrington Of BarnesviIle.
Nd. officiating. The bride wore a gown
OF wood brown silk poplin with a pic
ture hat and carried bride roses The
only attendants were the brides sister
and nephew, Mira E. M Jameson and
Mr. Melvin Ganley. A reception fol-
lowed at the residence Of the BRIDES
brother. Mr.. P. A. Ganley, at Mount
Rainier. Md. Mr.. and Mrs Daye, who
left later for Atlantic City, viii be at
home after March 1 at Gaithersbnre,
Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
the health department within the Last invent,
four hours:
Walter and Rose woodhouse, girf.
Paul 7. and Nita NJ. Wells boy.
salvatore and Caterimo Trapan, boy.
Louis b. and Veronica NJ. Tanner, girl.
Harvey and Faith Stanley, girl.
ben H. and katherine L. Simmons, boy.
Milenko and Mary Petrovitch. girl
Henry @. and Mae NJ. Ockershausen, GID,
John and Grace Madert boy
Malcolm and Doris Mcdonald, girl.
Samuel c. and Ruby N. Montgomery, girl.
Frank p. and blanche Middleton, boy
Simon Il. and Kate Z. KarpeIes girl
Andrew and Grace c. Harrison bow
Reginald and Virginia Fennell girl,
Charles E. and Catherine NJ. Farrin Girl
James T. and Mary c. Ferguson, girl
James F. and Marian r. Davis, boy.
Frederick and ClaSta Cissel. girl
ohio ID. and Ida NJ. Boyle, boy.
Robert and Fife Walker. girl.
wellington and Emma Sproy7 rirl
alexander and Nellie Jones' boy
thornton and Maude Jones, girl
Alexander and Evelyn Edwards girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

The car shops Of one of the leading
railroad companies Of this country turn
out box car every six minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

Mrs. Hustled. wife of Representative
Hustled of New York, was at home yes
terday, receiving several hundred call
ers in the lounge at the ShorehaH
Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

Miss Catherine Byrnes and Miss Fan
ME Harden of this city have been
spending the week at Baltimore, Nd,
as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. e.
Parnelle.
Mrc Joseph MarShelS has sent ont
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

Mrs. Edgar L. Woods. wife of Dr.
Woods. L. S. n, and her mother, Mrs
Herbert Anderson. have taken an
apartment at the Farnsboro for a
couple of months. DIR. Woods being on
sea duty. DR.. and Mrs. Woods were
recently stationed at the Naval Hos
pital here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Marye and
Mrs. Barker Gummere left for New
York this morning to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Nixon for several days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. George Peabody Eustis
have gone to New York for visit and
to attend the opera.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

Mrs. Leroy Tuttle. accompanied by her
daughters. Miss Margaret futile and
| Miss Adelaide Tuttle. has gone to At
lantic City for visit OF ten days OF two
\ weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Hewson an6
Miss Georgia Schofield entertained a,
dinner last evening before the hunt
bali. The dinner was in compliment
to Miss Margaret Fahnestock, and the
guests were Miss Margaret Niche. Miss
Virginia LIE Seure, Miss Nataline Dulles
Maj. Douglas Macarthur, Lieut.. Bastedo
Lieut.. Wallace, Mr.. Remey, Mr.. Outer.
bridge Montgomery and Mr.. Sylvanus
Stokes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

Admiral and Mrs. Leigh c. Palmer
were dinner hosts last evening. enter
tanning in honor Of DR.. and Mrs. Alex
ander Magruder. A Washington's
birthday decoration adorned the table
and a Hawaiian orchestra played
thro uEhout the dinner.
kssss.zzt Solicitor Of tie tate De-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

Mrs. Mason Blunt will not be at homo
this Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

had as their guests at dinner last even
ing the Secretary Of the Interior and
Mrs. Lane, the Secretary Of Agriculture
and Mrs. Houston and Mr. and Mrs.
Adolph Casper Miller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

| Mrs. Walter S. Penfleld will not be
at home Friday, but will receive Fri
days in March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

The Housekeepers' Alliance will hold
no meeting Friday Of this week. in order
to permit members to attend the Fritz
Kreisler concert to be given at Polls
that afternoon for the benefit Of Neigh
borhood Settlement House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

The Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
were the honor guests at a large dinner
given by Senator and Mrs. Francis f.
Warren last evening at the Country
Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

DR.. Tonr A Williams is visiting in
South Carolina for a few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

Speaker Champ Clark was the guest
of honor at dinner last evening, when
Mrs. James Pryor Tarvin was hostess.
Mrs. Clark was unable to be present on
account of absence from Washington,
being still at New Orleans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

Miss Gladys Sullivan will arrive at
Washington today to visit her uncle and
aunt, Senator Phelan and Miss Phelan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

The Black Horse Troop of the Culver
Cadets of Indiana, who viii act as es-
cort for the Vice President on inaugu-
raaon day, will be the special guests
at the dance the Vice President and
Mrs. Marshall are giving at the Will
lard on Monday evcnS>., March ).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

The twenty-sfxth annual exhibition
Of paintings by the Society of Wash
ington Artists will open tonight at s
o'clock with a private view and recep-
ton at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
POWDER IN COAL
 ON I. c. ENGINE

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 15.--A 10. pound can of nitrate powder was dis. covered in the tender of the engine of passenger train No. 1, sonthbound limited, of the Illinois Central rail. ! road just as the negro fireman was | about to toss the can into the fire box of the locomotive while the train was standing on the tracks at the station 1 here early today.
 The. fireman had the can, blacken' cd and battered so that it resembled a lump of coal, on his shovel and was about to toss it into the fire box when he noticed it's peculiar shape and paused to examine it. The can was turned over to the authori- ties here and an investigation was begun by federal, state and railroad agents. The train is said to have
 changed engines at Canton, Miss, ep route to this city.
 l
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
GRATEFUL TO TRE ARMY-ANL
 WHY.

If you had nice, slick, comfolta- blc job paying the insignificant salary of $12,000 a year; and you resigned your position of magnificence to en- ter an officers training corps, and after the prescribed period of study and back-breaking military toll you failed to pass the examination and failed to obtain commission; and when you realized that you couldn't get your job back-what would you think of this training camp stuff, anyway?
 A fellow in New York, with that experience tackled to his life's history, has no complaint to make. And here's the reason why, told in his own words:
 q believe Plattsburg has added ten years to my natural life. l know that it has put twenty-four hours more into each day. I now function fully, mentally, spiritually, physically, for the first time in my life. l can ac- complish steadily twice as much as l could before I came here. Our bodies have been made stronger and better, from the soles of our feet to the crowns of our heads. No, Plattsburg, cannot cure badness, dandruff and stop that falling hair. But headaches have been eliminated and eyesight strengthened. It's not because of not using my eyes, for we sometimes study straight five hours in camp. My vision has materially improved. can now read on the test card the whole bottom line that was a blur before. Then, as to feet: Hats eff to the army shoe. I've some ten civilian pairs stored at my club, but I shall never wear tight or narrow shoe again. As for digestion, it is sound and regular, for the first time since my teens"
 We think this young fellow is right in saying toe training was worth the sacrifice. And his case goes to show that some men are capable of making $l2,OOO year and may not be capa- ble of making good military officer; while others are able to become good
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
TRANSFER ALIEN
 SOLDIERS AWAY FROM WAR DUTY

Washington, Dec. 14.-The first steps tQ place soldiers of German or Austrian birth or extraction at duty apart from the actual fighting forces appear in today's army orders.
 Orders show the transfer of nearly 100 enlisted men of the regular or ma. 'tienal army to duty to the disciplin, ary barracks guard at Fort Leaven- worth, Kan. .N-
 The list contains hardly name that does not appear to be of German, Austrian or Hungarian origin. There are several uncommissioned officers. All will be privates in the barracks guard.
 Most of the transfers are from ma tional army units al Camp Dix, Wrightown, N. J. Some come from Fort Sam Houston and from Ell Paso.
 Three men come of the American eXpedltionary forces in France and in other states it is evident that men were withdrawn from recruits about to sail to join, General Jershings command.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
BELIEVE BLOCKADE OF
 GERMANY NOW COMPLETE
Allies Think Enemy Nation is Effect
 uilly Cut Off From All Supplies.

London, Nov. -(Corresponden ce)-Germany is now believed to be effectually blocl.aded. According to estimates made here, she is com pletely cut off from receiving inn ports from other than her allies ow- ing to the fact that the prevailing shortage of food stuffs ii. neutral countries nearby have made it neces- any imports needed by by their own people.
 Virtually nothing is now permit ted to go into Holland Or the Scandin- avian countries from Englend, the Unitde States or any other of the Entente countries. These now al- most control the whole worlds ex- ports of foodstuffs, feeding stuffu and raw materials of every kind.
 This stiffening up of the blockade is attributed here to the policy adopt ed hy the United States in July with holding it's exports from, neutral countries near Germany except oa terms which they must cease the ex- port even of their own produce to Germany. This principle was ex- pressed ill London in the phrase: "We will rot send you wheat or fod- der to enable you to export meat and butter to Germany. Until you agree to stop your exports to Ger many we will send you ncthing."
 Americas memorandum to Norway as published in that country says sub. stantially: "The United States will regard all export to the Central Pow CTS as a subtraction from the food supplies for other necessa1ies which the counery concerned should expect to obtain for it's own industries or i support. It can hardly be expected that the United States will assist 1 these countries with necessaries ii they continue to give help to the Cen tral Powers.'
 i Imports of oils and fats into Hol- land and Scandinavian countries have decreased from an average of 75,OOO tons a month before the war to a monthly average of 22,50o tons at present according to figures made public here. Imports of cereal and fcdder, formerly 342.00O tons month have decreased here to 25,O0O q month. Cotton imports have declin ed onehalf since 1916 and imports of hides and leather are now mere fraction of what they formerly were , Copper imports have declined almost to one-fifth theft proportions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
ELECTRIC RAILWAY RATES.

The idea that electric railway rates are too low and that there is scarcely any profit in the public utility busi- ness as represented by city transpor- tation lines, probably is taken by the "man in the street" with grain of salt. It is we'll, however, to analyze the situation and judge accordingly.
 Not more than half the electric traction companies in New York state are able to make up their fixed charges, according to E. G. Connette, president of the United Gas and Elec- tric company. Some of them don't even make their operating expenses.
 The war is indirectly the cause. One scheme is to have such direct taxes, like paving taxes, franchise taxes, percentage of gross receipts to cities, etc., eliminated until the effects of the war are less adverse. Either this, it is claimed, or the fixed nickel Ie'ie HluoV SlVC Woy CO OLA CSlIo ol more. A
 Another cause of the decreased rev. enue of street railway lines is the automobile. The automob bile owner of today was one of the best patrons of the street railway before he pur- chased a car. Now, he not only uses his automobile for himself and his family, but frequently picks up two or three friends and brings them down town" The result is to fur ther cut into the revenues of the street railway.
 It would seem that private capita is on strike. It can no longer be lurec into the electric railway field on tho promise of good profts-because there seemingly are no profits in thi: field at present. It is a fact that the electric rail ways of the country do not enjoy wal profits, such as many industries do and their rates of pay for service per formed is fixed.
 This is to be regarded as no brie for the electric railways, merely ; statement of their claims in the pres ent "serious situation"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
PERSNING REPORTS DEATHS. Five Members Of Force Die of Natu
 raD Causes in France.

Washington, Dec. 14.--General Per shing today reported to the war de partment the following deaths from natural causes:
 First Lieut. George iM. Anderton engineers, Dec. 9, on board United States transport; tubercular menigi tis; Mrs. Judith Anderton, wife, Alex andria, Va.
 Sergeant Paul Jordan, quartermas ter corps, Dec. 10, injuries resulting from motorcycle accident; Brady Haley, uncle. Lavonia, Ga.
 Private Harold Warner, marines Dec. g; pneumonia; address not giy en.
 Able seaman Jan Hendrix Braaf hart, United States steamship Der win, Dec. It. lobar pneumonia; ad dress not siven. Private Maurice I. Cauron, coas artillery corps, Dec. 9; natural cals es Mrs. Brigade Riley, sister, Nash wauk, Minn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
GERMAN WHOLESALER RuINED.
Food Rationing System Has Made
 Jobber an Unnecessary Risk.

London, Nov.s -"The German wholesaler has been ruined by the food rationing. system" says the Na- tional Food Journal. "He has be- come an unnecessary link in the chain of distribution. The system leaves no scope for his activities except as an agent of some publi cauthority.
 1.-The German retailer is a neces- sary part of the system. He has suf- fered from the extension of municipal shops during the war, but the crea- tion of such shops is now officially discouraged. He cannot make very good profits. But in general he is sure of restricted trade. He is not a popular person. Worse than a pa sha.' is the phrase current to describe his attitude to the public.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15

It is possible that a dispute may arise among the allied nations as to the ownership of Palestine after the war. The British, of course, did most of the conquering of Palestine, but French and Italian troops were among those who marched into the Holy City along the Jericho road. In order to obviate unsatisfactory proprietor ship of the Holy Land, it is suggested that a Jewish republic be formed there under the guarantee of the powers. Such a result most assur- edly would be fulfilling Holy Writ.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
military officers and cannot earn SIP, 900 a year.

Hanging of thirteen negro troopers and life terms for forty-one also in- dicates that army justice is not of the "appeal to a higher court" sort; neither is it of the kind that permits fake insanity and brainstorm appeals to cut any figure in the evidence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15

Just now the famous declaration of the elder J. P. Morgan, that "the man who is a bear on the United States will go broke," is worthy of quota tion. We can't lose.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15

It's impossible to understand women. Here's an American girl, Mrs. Marguerite Vivian Burton Thomason, twice divorced, who is re- ported to have married the son of Count von Bernstorff in Berlin the other day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
RED CROSS AIDS POLES.

Berne. Switzerland, Dec. IA. On behalf of the American Red Cross, the American legation has remitted to the Polish relief committee $10e,- 900 for starving Polish children.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
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The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published here in.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
FIRE ON OAK STREET.

Fire Vas discovered yesterday af- ternoon at the home of Irene Flynn, negress, l2l North Oak street. Lit tie damage was done.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15

When the attention of The Graphic is called to any mis-statement of facts, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15

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