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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18

Reports from the bedside Of HeyH
McMath, at Statesboro, who was more
or less seriously shot yesterday, say
that he is resting as well as could be
expected and strong chances are enter
tanned for his recovery.
Relatives from Americas have reach
ed Statesboro and many friends in the
city are anxious over his condition.
The Savannah Press forwards the
Times-Recorder the following dispatch
from Statesboro. which according to
their correspondent gives a detailed
account Of the affair:
Statesboro, Ca, Jan. 1S.--Paul Sim.
mons, son of Rafe Simmons, prominent
cotton buyer and merchant of States
bcro and who is himself the leading
merchant of Meter, having recently en-
tered into business at that place, shot
Heys E. McMath manager of the
Statesboro Cotton Oil Company, in the
Jacket hotel at l o'clock yesterday
Came From Meter.
Mr. Simmons came down from Net
ter, and just prior to the shooting was
in the Rountree hotel in company witk
friend who was singing in the par
Tor. when suddenly Mr.. Simmons rush
ed out, apparently seeing some one he
wished to speak to and hurriedIy went
into the Jacket. the adjoining hotel.
and Immediately began to upbraid Mr..
McMath, who was seated in an easy
chair in the hotel lobby, accusing hiRs
o. having made disparaging remarks
about his sister, Miss Name Simmons
Denies Charge.
Mr. McMath denied the accusa-
lions in every detail. When friends
endeavored to intervene Mr.. Simmons
showed them aside and began shoot
ing MIR. McMath, emptying two 81
calibre pistols in McMath's body. Of
ficers came upon the scene following
the shooting and placed Simmons in
Jail. McMath was carried to a room
in the hotel, where upon examinations
it was found he had received seven
bullets in his body, one entering his
body above the hip and coming out
on the opposite side in the back.
1t is understood that some differ
ences have existed between the par
ties over some business matters for
some time, but it was not thought that
it would result in so serious an ending
as occurred today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
MAY Re SneeiaI Session.

A conference between the counsel
in the Wade case is expected to be
held some time soon. At this time
developments may come looking to-
wards a special session of the court to
handle further cases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
COLORADO
STATE NEWS
weatern Newspaper Union Newa serylee.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
COMING EVENTS.
April 22-2S-Y. NJ. C. A. Week in Colo
rado.
May 17-2O-Convention Colorado Sun
day School Association at Colorado
Springs
June 2122-Christian Endeavor Con-
vention Mt Salida.
Aug. National Convention Of Afri-
can Race at Denver.
Sept. 17-22-Colorado State Fair at Pu-
eblo.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
ASKS LOYAL RESPONSE
GOVERNOR ouNTER ISSUES WAR
PROCLAMATION.
Executive Urges coIoradoans to Do
Duty, and Accord Just Treatment
to Law-Abldine Aliens.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-Governor Gunter has issued
the following proclamation:
To the People of the State of Colo
rado: A state of war exists between
the United States of America and the
imperial German government. Every
thoughtful citizen, while determined
and confident of the issue, realizes the
awful and stupendous character of the
world conflict upon which we are en-
tering. Calmly, patiently, thoughtful
ly, in the fear of God, and in obedience
to the principles of international law
our country has proceeded. Every rea-
sonable effort known to the law of ma
tions, or to intercourse between civil
lied peoples, has been made to avert
this conflict-yet made in vain. Our
country now has no other recourse in
defense of our rights and the honor of
the nation, but to declare war. War
has been declared. AS becomes a
brave, proud and patriotic people, the
citizenship of Colorado will Loyalty bear
their full part in this struggle, will un-
hesitatingly give to their country all
that is needed of our resources.
l. JULIUS C. GUNTER, AS GOV
ERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLO
RADIO, do hereby enjoin upon our peo-
pie the strict observance of every pro-
vision of our Presidents proclamation
declaring a state of war, and especial
ly urge considerate and just treatment
of all aliens within our borders, who
are observant of our laws.
This conflict may be long. 1t will
certainly demand largely of our re-
sources. AS the Chief Executive of
the State / urge loyal response to all
calls for volunteers, state and nation.
The young men of our commonwealth
are as loyal as were their forefathers.
They are patriotic, brave and manly
and require no conscription to respond
to their country's call. Let there be
no halting step in the action of the
youth of our State.
We must solemnly realize the de-
mand that will be made upon our peo-
ple-money, provisions, men. Let
economy be entered upon. Every citi-
zen, whether it be by the garden tract.
the larger area, or aid by seeds, mon
ey, or otherwise to the farmer, should
endeavor to increase our food produc-
ton. There is now no scarcity of food
products, no occasion for purchases
which will stimulate prices and add to
the burdens of those i'll able to bear
them but there should be economy
and provision for the future. Our
maidens, our women, should continue
in the work they are entering upon,
preparing to serve their country as
nurses and otherwise. Let our girls
and boys of tender age be trained in
their line of service. They will be
needed before this struggle is over.
In conclusion, let every citizen of
our state perform-as he will-his full
duty. In asking service of our citizen
ship, the Executive appeals to our cit
liens of all nationalities and all be-
liefs with as perfect confidence as to
those native to our land.
GIVEN under my hand and Execu-
tive Seal this 7th day of April, A. d.
1917.
JULIUS C. GUNTER,
Governor.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
coIIeoe War Course Rushed.

Colorado Springs-The War Depart
ment has granted Maj. Henry Leonard
another week before reporting at
Washington, and it is to be week of
vigorous and intensive military train
ing for the male students at Colorado
College. A program of steady drill,
practical instruction in tactics and reg
ulations, mas been mapped out In ad-
dition Major Wood will deliver daily
lectures on modern warfare, based on
his observations in Europe. Rush or.
ders have been sent for uniforms and
other equipment.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
State Educators Elect Officers.

Denver,-The Joint . Association OF
County Superintendents and State Nor.
NAL School Instructors, which ended
it's annual sessions at the state house,
elected the following officers for the
coming year: Mrs. Trippit Wester-
man of Grand Junction, president; DR..
E. A. Cook, University of Colorado,
vice president; Mrs Emma T. wilkins,
State Teachers College. treasurer, and
NJ. A. Keeley, superintendent of Trini
dad public schools, secretary.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
Finance Planting of Increased Crop


Denver.-Plans for a statewide COM
mission to finance the planting of
greatly increased crop areas in Colo
rado this year to cope with the food
situation were completed at confer
ence composed of representatives of
the states agricultural interests. e.
NJ Ammons, chairman of the livestock
and agricultural bureau of the Denver
Civic Association, who presided, said
the discussion had shown clearly that
not only increased production per
acre, but increased acreage, was nee
essary. Farmers must be financed for
seed and power to put in crops, which
could be done by immediate enact
ment of the state farm loan law, while
better means for saving what was pro-
duced, by canning and other methods,
must be evolved.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
Mavor of trinidad Is Dead.

Trinidad.-Daniel l.. Taylor, 79,
mayor of Trinidad for several terms,
and reelected to that Office on April
3rd, a resident of this city for fifty.
eight years, died here.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
FOREIGN

Brazil has recognized the new gov
ernment of Russia
Austria breaks with United States;
Ambassadors of both countries re-
called.
Spain has officially declared her
neutrality in the war between the
United States and Germany.
The official journal at Madrid pub
lished a decree declaring the neutral
ity of Spain in the war between the
United States and Germany.
Chile will maintain an attitude OF
neutrality, so long as she is not made
the object of direct attack. accord
ing to assurances given by govern
ment officials.
The arrival at Zurich of Frederic G..
Penfield, American ambassador to
Austria, Mrs. Penfield and three men,
bers of the embassy staff, is reported
in Havas dispatch from st. Gall,
Switzerland.
President Machado sent a cable
gram from Lisbon to President Wilson
congratulating him on Americas
noble resolution" A popular demon
stration was held outside the Ameri-
can legation.
Martial law has been declared in
Guatemala. The action was taken on
information of disturbances along the
Mexican and Salvadorean frontiers,
supposed to have been created with
Germap assistance
A decree was published at Mexico
City providing a punishment of fine
of so to 500 pesos or Imprisonment
from one to eleven months for SLAM
der, libel or the issuance of false or
distorted information.
The Austrian merchant ship Vir-
ginian, the only Austrian vessel in
termed in Cuban waters, has been
seized by the government following
the diplomatic break between Aus
tria and the United States.
The provisional government has is
sued a proclamation directing atten-
ton to the grave danger of German
effort to deliver a decisive blow at
| Russia and the necessity of immedi-
| ately concentrating all Russia's forces
for the defeat of the enemy
Aerial fighting of unusual intensity
reported on French and British fronts
in France. Total of rs aeroplanes shot
down in series of engagements and 10
German war balloons destroyed. Lon
don says LOO photographs were
taken behind the German lines, re-
vealing troop positions and artillery
emplacements.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
SPORTING NEWS

Joe Flynn and Otto Wallace of Mil
waukee struggled to a hard fifteen
round draw at the N A. C. in Denver.
The bout was fast and exciting
throughout.
All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the fifteen-round bout be-
tween Sailor Kirke of San Francisco
and Pete Jensen, the Battling Dane.
before the Woodmen of the World at
Longmont, Colo, on the night of
April 10.
Andy Anderson, Chicago heavy
weight, did not retain his equilibrium
long when he attempted to stand up
before the ferocious rushes of Carl
Morris, the Oklahoma engineer with
championship aspirations, at Balti-
more, Md.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
more, Md.
GENERAL

seize Austrian vessels interned in
American ports.
Richard Olney, secretary of state
under President Grover Cleveland,
died at his home in Boston.
The jury which tried Fritz Kolb, a
German, on charge of having bombs
in his room brought in verdict of
guilty at Jersey City, N. ].
The general federation of womens s
clubs opened its biennial session at
New Orleans, La, by pledging support
to President Wilson and the United
States in the war with Germany.
No strikes or labor disputes of any
kind during the war is the program of
the Labor Committee of the Council
of National Defense's Advisory Com
mission headed by Samuel Gompers,
president of the American Federation
of Labor.
Calling upon the farmers of the
country to enlist "as soldiers of the
commissary," President Wilson said
that upon the patriotism of the farm
ers depended whether this country
was to answer the call of its own and
allied peoples for food
German submarines have sunk dur
ing the war a grand total of CSC neu-
trail vessels, including nineteen Amer
lean, and have attacked unsuccessful
ly seventy-nine others, including
eight American, according to an Off
oial tabulation giyen out at the State
Department and complete up to
April 8.
Much of the uncertainty as to
Latin-America's attitude in the war be-
tween the United States and Germany
was cleared away by definite advices
that Chile and Mexico will remain
neutral, and increasing indications
that Brazil. Guatemala and Peru will
join Cuba and Panama on the side of
the United States.
At o'clock Monday night best esti-
mates placed the killed at 200, with at
least that many wounded, in the
mysterious explosion which wrecked
the sharpnel-loading building of the
Eddystone Ammunition Company,
owned by the Baldwin Locomotive
Works, at Eddystone, Pa.
Cuban gunboats, which have estab-
lished sweeping patrol of the Cuban
coast and contiguous waters, have
any craft suspected OF aiding German
raiders. or seeking to find bases for
German submarines in or near Cuba.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
ISHII TELLS HIS
COUNTRYMEN OF
|. u. 5. FRIENDSHIP
Head of japanese Mission
Is Speaker at Banquet
on Return to Toxic
WARMEST PRAISE
FOR AMERICA
"We Sailed In Search of
Treasure and Found 1t"
His Report
tBy Associated Press.)

Toxic, Dec. 1S.-ViscOunL 1shIi.
head of the Japanese mission which
recently visited the United States.
was the guest Of honor at a banquet
iast evening which was attended by
two hundred Japanese and Amert-
cans. The guests were the members
OF the special mission which visited
the United States, Ambassador Nor
rfs and the stan of the American en-
Dassy.
che banquet gave to Viscount Ishii
mis- first opportunity to speak TO the
entire Japanese public since his ar
rival from the United States.
Viscount Ishii said:
''Since last met you / have been
given extraordinary opportunities 70
address great audiences. There are
many words and sentiments which !
would wish to add now, but in this
presence, indeed before the whole
world, / declare that would not
modify or withdraw anything said
IN the course OF our visit to America.
We sailed upon a voyage Of discovery
IN search OF treasure and found IL.
Message of Good Will.
'Tt affords me the keenest graft
flcation to tell you that we bring
back to all the people OF Japan from
all the people of America a message
charged with an earnest spirit OF
good will and a sincere desire for a
good understanding and friendship.
The answer to your message of good
will was delivered to MS by the whole
people Of America, by men whose
names stand highest in the roll OF
American honor. Let there be no
doubt among you as to the sincerity
OF the message. We are well aware
that our personalities played no part
in the treatment we received from
the President and the people OF the
United States which was intended
for our emperor and our people.
Now returning from our voyage
OF discovery, we bring to our gracI-
Gus sovereign and the people Of our
nation, the assurance that the true
gold OF America lies at the very
heart of its people, Here let me re-
fer to the notes exchanged between
japan and America. For the consum-
nation Of this national agreement,
! stand personally a debtor to Presi.
dent Wilson and Secretary of State
Lansing for unusual courtesles and
considerations. AS the result of the
frank exchange OF opinion we ar
rived at an agreement which must
help America, China and Japan.
"The mutual declarations with re-
gard to China ought not 10 be the
subject OF suspicion at any time
Neither should they under any con-
sideration give offense. because
where no offense is intended, no Of
Tense can be given"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
Urge Care In
Use of Candle
With Red Cross

Utmost caution must be used in OBJ
servance Of the Christmas eve cere-
mony of placing a lighted candle. be-
hind the Red Cross service flag that
members of the various membership
drive committees hope TO see in every
home. 1885,.
In a telegram received by John Les
lie, chairman of the division member
ship drive committee George ,. Fow-
Ter, national chairman for the mem
bership drive, urged that all precau-
tions be taken. 10 prevent fire danger.
Members OF the national underwrit-
ers' association, he declared, had
called attention to the fact that the
ceremony might lead to additional fire
hazard. Where lighted candles or
lamps are placed behind the candles
Mr. Fowler urges that curtains be re-
moved. A better plan, he declares, is
to place an electric light bulb behind
the service flag or to raise the shades
and allow the light OF the room to
illumine the flag. If these precautions
are taken there can be little danger
of FIRE.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
BRIEFLY TOLD

Herbsrs Tor hosieFy.-AdwG
DR.. Basye. osteopath. Phone 333z
ADV.
Konen-DoyIs Taxi. Phone 4s2.-
Advt.
Klever Klothes Kleaners. Phone
65s. The Pantorium.-Advt.
Miss Marie sather, of Lake Park,
Mimi, was an arrival in Fargo Mon
day evening.
every description. Walker Bros. &
Hardy.-Adyt.
A desirable place to stop. Hotel Ell
gin, S1.00 per lay, Eighth and Henne-
pin. Minneapolis.-AdVt.
Joseph A. Hemness, of Rollag,
Mimi, was a Clay county visitor in
Fargo Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J.. Hughes, of
Jamestown, were among the arrivals
in Fargo Monday afternoon.
Special discount on machines during
Christmas week. Singer Sewing Ma
chine Co, oil Broadway, Fargo, N. ID.
--Advt.
IL you want a Christmas card of
quality, why Of course you place the
order with Walker Bros. & Hardy.
-Advt.
Conrad Hertsgaard and T. o. Tede-
man. both of Kindred, are among the
afternoon.
For correct social stationery, call
at Walker Bros. a. Hardy The most
complete line in the city. at moderate
prices.-Adyt.
James Jardine Of Page, Gust o.
Kraft Of Sheldon and III. j. Becker Of
Wahpeton, are among the state visit
ors in Fargo today.
Miss Helen Shaw and Mrs. Q. j..
Shaw, OF Sheldon, were late arrivals
In Fargo Monday evening and are
spending the day here.
Mrs. w. III. Gillette, Of jamestown.
wife OF Chief Train Dispatcher Gill
lette, OF the Northern Pacific, arrived
in the city Monday afternoon.
There Is nothing your friends and
customers viii appreciate more at
Christmas than q simple personal
greeting card. See Walker Bros. a.
Hardy for complete Iine.--Advt
Edward r. Egan. OF Tyler, N. d., en-
listed In the Quartermasters' Depart
ment Of the United States army Mon
day, being the first enlistment at the
army recruiting Office since Saturday.
Special Holiday Crossings made up
to order this week for commercial
houses Have u make up something
original for your business or personal
greeting. knight Printing CO.-Advt
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
LANDA and NEWBURG
GET S. OF n. LODGES
Next General Meeting OF Society 10
BE Held in Great Falls.
Mont, July 1S-10.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 1S.-Three
new lodges of the Norwegian beneh-
ciary society, Sons of Norway, with
headquarters in Minneapolis, recently
have been organized: Eidswold lodge
No. 1856, in Landa, N. D.; Midnatsolen
lodge No. 1871, in NembuFg, N. d., and
Freya lodge No. 1sS at Cass Lake,
MINI.
The Sons of Norway now have more
than 200 members in the American
army and navy.
The next general meeting of the
Sons of Norway will be In Great Falls,
Mont. July is and 10, according to
3. decision Of the first president of the
society, Michael RosneBs
You will find the Christmas crowds
at Black's-there is a reason.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
BIGREDGROCERY
Phone 2455
MAIL oRpERs SOLICITED
LIE T o T S K Y

MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED
This Big Sale will last till Christmas
Get your Apples and Vegetables now
Just received a carload OF box and
basket apples and must be sold al
cost price before Christmas.
Apples, per basket. ..........S 20
Apples, per basket. 81 so. 81. 65
Eating and Cooking Apples, per peck
doe. soc. zoe
Apples, per box
cheerier Christmas for the gr@U
gift furniture cannot be surpai e "
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18

edward, you disobeyed your grand
mother when she told you just now
not to jump down those stairs"
"Grandma didn't tell us not to, papa
She only came to the door and said: u
wouldn't jump down those stairs
boys; and j shouldn't think she
would, an old lady like her"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
Table ShoUs Variation In
Prices of Wheat By-broducts


Idd
Beach. which wheat sells
a
so and -four for sos Fargo listed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18

The eastern battle line. which the
Russians may soon abandon, extends
from Riga on the Baltic sea to the
mouth of the Danube on the Black
sea.
There are more than ten Russian
armies on the line, and only two OF
them are reported as eager for a
three months armistice. One of
these is located near Dvinsk (1) and
the other is in Galicia, near Tarnopol
(21
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-18
BACK m SERVICE.


but for HIB L0Mntys Fate o. Fay
Matters.
Gloom, which settled over the Cass
county courthouse last week when
Fay Matters, tanitor, enlisted IN the
United States navy. turned to rejoic-
ing Monday.
sFay Is back" was the word which
was passed around Matters passed
the examination ln Fargo, but when
he got into the Minneapolis office, he
was unable 70 tell the names Oh the
different colOrs when placed before
him. 80 Was rejected
Anyway. he is back in service--fur
MIA county.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-04-26

Miss Fannie Tanner spent Sat-
urday and Sunday visiting in So.
Pittsburg.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-04-26
MORTGAGE SALE.

Whereas, on the 1st day of January,
1918, R A. Dixon and wife, Linda
Dixon, executed to the undersigned ID.
gage TO secure to w. L. Davis the pay
lnent of an Indebtedness of Two Hun
bred and Eight Dollars, wherein de-
fault has been made, now, therefore, l,
the Undersigned ID. c. Lasater, viii on
SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1917
at noon, in front of the Courthouse
door in the town of Jasper, Tenn, offer
for sale and sell to the highest and best
Bidder for cash, free from the guilty OF
red ptioD and all other estate or in
cumbrance, the lands described in said
mortgage, being an undivided one-half
interest in tue following land:
Known as the Susa Picket real es-
tate, living in the End District of Marion
County, Tenn, bounded on the north
by Powell, on tho east by Cline, on the
north by a. G. Grayson and w. y.
Condra, on the west by j. L. Hudson,
my undivided interest in ITO acres,
more or less. in the Susa Picket whole
tract
Said mortgage is of record at Jasper,
Tenn, in Book w. w, page 1856, to
which reference is hero made aud said
sale will be made pursuant tothe au-
thority and power in me vested by and
according to its terms.
Witness my hand on this 21st day Of
April, 1917.
-. C. LASATER, Trustee.
BY Fults e. Schwoou. Attorneys.
Printers Fee SO 80.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-04-26
Fine Theatrical Go.
At So. Pittsburg

The Tolbert Theatre Co. of
Greeneville, Tex, is giving some
splendid presentations at South
Pittsburg this week which are
being witnessed by crowded
houses. The company is a high
class collection Of players, and
nothing lags, The plays are all
strong plays, and the rendering
of them from performances thus
far given is in the hands of ar
lists. The presentations are CIV
en- under canvas, a large tent
with comfortable seats having
been erected, and tasteful
stage placed in position. The
scenery is good, the lighting ar
rangements excellent. electric.
A band concert is a feature, and
the music for the performances
is furnished bya piano with trap,
bells. drum and cymbal thrown
in at proper places for effect.
Milt Tolbert, the proprietor, is
a pleasant gentleman of goodly
size. hailing from the big state
of Texas, and is to be congratulate
ed on placing before the public
such a brilliant company of per-
formers.
Tonight the attractions will be
the old, old play, East Lynn"
and it is well worth a trip to South
Pittsburg to see it. Every night
a different play is presented, and
Saturday matinee will be the
Village Parson.