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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
German Summarizing Base in Gulf.

WASHINGTON. d. c., April e.
Persistent but hitherto unconfirmed
reports that German submarines were
waiting in the Gulf of Mexico for the
opening of hostilities between Germany
and the United States, received addi-
tional support in adyices received by
the governments from European sources
today. Full details of these advices
are being withheld, but it is reported
that more than score of German sub
marines are in the Gulf.
While officials here think the esti.
mate of the number of submarines
on this side of the Atlantic is rather
high, they feel no doubt of their pres
ence in Mexican waters, and some ex-
pressed the belief the that u-boats from
Germany had been in the Gulf since
February. There is no doubt that if
German submarines are in the Gulf
that they are being supplied from a
secret Mexican base, and if this be
discovered, may lead to hostilities be-
tween this country and the Carranza
government Those holding the view
that the defacto government is in Sc
cret league with the Germans believe
that the whole matter has been ar
ranged by Senior Zuharan, the Mexican
minister at Berlin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06

military forces overseas without ex-
press congressional authority. Immed-
lately after the passage of the reso-
luton the house adjourned until Mon
day.
At 8 o'clock last night general de-
bate on the war resolution in the
house closed and the discussion under
the five-minute rule began. A sugges-
ton by Chairman Flood that all debate
close at ll:46so'clock brought storm
of noes" and there was every indica-
tion that the house would remain in
session throughout the night, as many
congressman still remained to be heard
from. III,
There was no stringent methods us
ed to curb debate, although leaders
declared the house would remain in
session until sun-up, if necessary to
force passage of the resolution before
adjournment.
The debate during the day was fea-
tured by a speech by Majority Leader
Kitchen, who not only spoke against
the BILL but declared his intention to
vote again it, saying:
Il see the path of duty and l pro-
pose to tread it, if have to tread it
barefoOted and alone"
Representative Hefllin, of Alabama,
in answering his colleagues criticism
cf his action in calling on Majority
Leader Kitchin to resign, declared he
would himself resign and enlist as a
private in the ranks to fight for his
country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
war IS ON, CONGRESS BEHIND
THE PRESIDENT and THESEIZURE
OF THE GERMAN VESSELSIN PORT
ElsTER BlHTATa At
FIRST METHODIST

A cantata viii be sung by a triple
quartette at the First Methodist church
Easter Sunday night, beginning at
7:30 O'Clock. The cantata is divided
into three parts:
Part 1.-The Resurrection Foresha-
dowed.
Parft 1.-THE Empty Sepulchre4
Part III.-The Risen Christ.
The personnelle of the choir is &s
follows
Sopranos: Mrs. Cloyd Buchanan,
Miss Mitch Payne, Miss Madge McA-
fee; altos, Mrs j. NJ. Bryan. Miss En-
mie Morgan, Mrs ]. w. Renfroe; ten
ors, l.. R. Eden, j. Ralston Cargill, Jr.,
R. P. Stackhouse, Jr., j. NJ. Bryan, ].
Ralston Cargill, Sr., e. H. Bradley.
The cantata contains beautiful cho-
rus music interspersed with soprano
solos. soprano and alto duet, tenor So
los, bass solos and male quartette.
The words of the cantata are taken
chiefly from the Bible, and the music
is so well suited to the words as to
make the Easter story most impress
sive
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
PRAYER SERVICES AT ....r
CALVARY CHURCH TONIGHT

Evening prayer will be saiG tonight
at half past seven o'clock in Calvary
Episcopal church.
The morning service on Saturday,
Easter Even, will be held at IL o'clock.
Evening prayer will be said Saturday
afternoon at 4:3O o'clock. and after
this service there win be held the an
nual Easter Even baptisms. .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
AMERICUs
BOY Goes TO NAVY

Pulaski Holt, son Of Mrs. p. l..
Holt. of this city, left this afternoon
for Atlanta to undergo the final exam
ination for enlistment in the United
States navy. He has successfully pass
Cd the preliminary examination made
by A. NJ. Ferrillo, recruiting officer 10,
Gated in Amerieus, and after his exam
ination at the Atlanta station, will be
Immediately sent on to the naval train
ing school at Norfolk. Va
Fixe other Americas boys have been
sent forward to the Norfolk school. e.
l.. Everette, Jr., walter Greene, James
Davenport. Jr.. R. S Hail and Henry
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
War Now Actual Condition.

WASHINGTON. D. c., April O.
War between the United States and
Germany becomes an actuality today
Immediately, when President Wilson
signs the war resolution which the
house of representatives adopted 373 to
SO shortly after o'clock this morn
ina This action set il motion gil OF
the governments newly planned ma
chinery for mastering the nations mil
itary, naval and economic forces for
the prosecution of an aggressive war
against Germany.
The resolution passed the house in
the same form as passed by the SEN
ate. and directs the president to en-
play all Of the resources of the Unit
ed States to carry the war to a sue
cessful conclusion. The final action
in the house came after seventeen
hours debate, participated in by many
representatives. Speaker Clark signed
the measure Immediately following its
passage, and after Vice President Mar
slalI signs it this morning, the doc
Iment will 20 at once to the White
Fiouse. where President Wilson will at
tsch his signature.
Thirty two republicans, sixteen DEM
ocrats. one socialist and one prohibI-
ZIONIST representative voted against the
war resolution. Representative Jean
nette Rankin, of Montana. the first
woman to be elected member of the
United States congress, sobbed during
the taking of the vote. She said she
wanted to support the country. but that
she could not vote for war. Majority
I eader Kitchin and many others, who
voted negatively, promised their un-
qualified support to government atter
massage of the resolution.
There was little acrimonious debate
on the measure, proponents pleading
that Germany was already warning
against the United States, while oppon-
ents asserted that Germany's campaign
of frightfulness had been forced by
the rigidity of the British blockade
III amendments to the resolution that
we're offered we're Immediately voted
down. including ont that soiught to
prohibit the sending of United States
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
Citizens Urged to Support Government.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April g.
President today issued proclamation
declaring a state of war in which he
urges all citizens to support measures
adopted by the government in its pros
ecution of the war. He announces also
that German subjects in the United
States will not be disturbed while
their conduct continues lawful In ap-
proving plans for increasing the army
to 100000 men Immediately, the pres
ident said the whole world now hopes
than when the European war is con-
cluded that arrangements may be made
composing many differences which
hitherto seemed to require the arming
OF the nations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06

Capt. John A. Cobb and Gen. H. r.
Davenport, honorary commander-in-
chief Of the Georgia division Of the
United Confederate Veterans. two OF
the most honored veterans in Geor.
gia, have written a letter to Gen. Geo.
2. Harrison, commando -in-chief Of the
veterans of the South, asking him to
call of the reunion scheduled for next
June in Washington.
The letter 4, 20 full of patriotism
that yesterday, on receipt of a copy,
Adjt. Gen. Bridges Smith telephoned
the writers for permission to give it
to the press as document breathing
the sentiments Of Confederate veterans
throughout the country, This permis-
sion was granted, and here is the let.
ter in full;
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
HAVANA, April 6.--President Memo
cal has asked congress to declar war
between Cuba and Germany.
Cuba Wants War with Germany.

NEW YORK, April 6.-(Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables during the day. )--Today's dis
patches point to the probability of
other American nations joining the
United States in war against Germany.
Brazil, which country possesses navy
OF considerable strength, in additj,n to
a we'll equipped and drilled army, is
trembling on the brink Of war, accord
ing to advices from South America.
A German submarine has sunk the
Brazilian steamer Parana, with the
loss of the lives of three members Of
the crew, notwithstanding Brazil's
defiant warning sent to Berlin on the
establishment of the so-called barred
zone, and anti-German feeling at Rio
dc Janerio is intense.
A Havana dispatch forecasts the en-
try of Cuba into the war as result
of the United States declaration, and
although that country possesses no ar
my or navy of consequence, its entry
would further weaken the Germans. in
that Cuban harbors would then be
closed to their merchant ships, the ex
port of Cuban goods to Europe would
be stopped, and Cuban patrols would
busy themselves hunting submarines
and submarine bases in the Mexican
Gulf and Caribbean sea.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
We ETERAN'S FETE
WILL De A GREAT.
OCCASION He RE

The committee in charge of The vet
eruns benefit performance is making
offensive preparations for April 10th
A feature that will be of great interest
is that the cadets from the High school
and the Agricultural college will give
exhibition drills. This feature is added
through the courtesy of Edwin H. Ag-
aew of the High school. and J. NJ
France, of the Agricultural college.
The soldier boys always add patriotic
clement of feeling that nothing else
i'll, and especially is this true in times
like the present This feature is
greatly appreciated by the commit
tee.
Mrs. Frank Harold, president of the
Americus Daughters of the Ccnfeder-
acy chapter, has appointed the follow
ing committee to represent the chap
ter on the general committee: Mrs. A,
L. Gatewood, chairman; Mrs. Frank
Cato, Mrs. George Duncan and Mrs.
shelton Harris. The committee repre-
senting the Sons of Veterans is John
". ShiYer, commandant of the camp;
". o. Barnett and Gordon Howell.
Mrs. A. d. Gatewood, chairman, has
appointed the following committees:
Entertainment-Mrs. ]. w. Harris,
.,r., chairman; Mrs. Clarence Davis,
Mrs. E. L. Carswell, Miss Emmae Bo-
rum, Mrs Stephen Pace, Mrs. L. o.
Gammage and Mrs. w. H. Estes.
Refreshment Gommittee-Mrs.W W. j.
tosey, chairman; Mrs. Frank Cato,
Mrs. A. D. GatewOod. Mrs. George Dun
can. Mrs. R. S. Broadhurst, Mrs.
shelton Harris. Mrs. Cleve Davis, Mrs.
Welborn Clarke, Mrs. J. W. Hightower
and Mrs. W. C. Gray.
The veterans of the local camp will
form a. line of battle and march to the
tune Of Dixie" as they did in the
days of the sixties. After marching
they will be seated in tho balconies of
the windsor Hotel, where they will re-
view the other numbers OF the pro-
gram.
A large number of visitors from out
OF town are expected, and from all re-
ports this expectation will be realized.
II is probable the first steps taken by
this government viii be the repairing
Iof the vessels. nearly sn of which are
damaNed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
An Reserves Called to CoIors.

WASHINGTON, D. G., April g.
President Wilson signed the congress-
ional resolution declaring the existence
Of state of war between the United
States and Germany, and immediate
ly afterward issued an executive order
calling all military and naval reserves
tc the colors. All warships and naval
stations of the United States have been
notified of the exestince of state of
war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
Call to Arms of The
Americus Red Cross
TO THE 1PBoPtE OF AMER1cUs AND SUMTER COUNTY:


The United with Germany and all citizens loyal to
the fulfill their duties
gardess their opinions the beginning and
the European with its angles
Today call of Today only privilege is to
the which rapidly preparing for the
this city
urged the first call which goes out 81
chapter has opened
cruing the Windsor Pharmacy
Pharmacy will charge
the city and county
these and signify their will
wait to be personally
that would be in the
today the three Red Cross recruit
stations the OF the United
States OF America; humanity and civilization.
.., Ne M one Immediately.
STEPHEN PACE Chairman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
Text Of The Letter.

u
With the conditions that war has
placed our country In and there being
so many among our mixed population
that are not loyal to our government
which causes great menace at this
time, 1t will force our government to
take every means in its power to pre-
vent internal troubles.
Two large parades that were sched-
uled to occur in Washington city have
been called off by the government,
showing the necessity now FOR prevent
ing any large assembly of people, ex-
cept those directly connected with our
army or navy.
"All of the Confederate veterans are
loyal citizens now Of this great nation,
and all feel thatit Is our pleasure and
duty to stand up to and SUPPORT our
great president in this hour of trial and
danger, and which does not in any way
interfere with our sentiment as to our
lost cause, which we will always cher
ish and love.
DO you think that the time is ripe
for us to show to the world our pa
triotism by giving up great anticipat-
ed pleasure and happiness. and giving
the reason for it by calling off the
general reunion in Washington city?
We have passed the age of bearing
arms, except to protect our homes, AMI
few of us are able to show our loyalty
by personal service, but we are glad
to show to the world in every way in
our power that our hearts and sympa-
thies are strong for defending the
honor of our country. We may be old
and feeble, but the power of quick ac-
ton is still with US, and it is always
proper that soldier should act brave
ly and promptly.
You are our chosen leader and We
will all be glad to obey your orders.
The time is here for the veterans to
make record that will be approved
the world over. We we're minute men
in 1861. Let us be so now"
Not to go to Washington, after ex-
tensive preparations, will be great
disappointment to the veterans, as
much pleasure in meeting in the city
that was so nearly captured by them
and which now promises such warm
Welcome, butthey hope that peace will
reign over the entire country next
year. and their visit, even though the
gray ranks will be thinner, will be all
the more pleasant for those who will
be able to go.
1t will not be known until Gen. Har-
rison has been heard from whether in
the event he calls off the reunion in
Washington, if the event will be held
this year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
Shins Seized For Protection.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April g.
1t is officially announced his after
noon that German merchantmen sesz-
e. at United States ports today, have
been taken over only as a protection
against injury to the ships themselves
and the adjoining property.
1t is said that while this govern
ment may decide to use the seized
81 ips in government service. that they
will be paid for at tile end of the war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
10O.OOO.OOo Emergency Fund.

WASHINGTON. D. c., April a.
Tie appropriation of $1o0OOO,OOO as an
emergency war fund for use at the
residents discretion was attached by
the senate appropriations committee to
the general deficiency bill today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
Riot at Newport News To-day.

NEWPORT NEWS, va, April 5-Two
negroes were shot during riot in
which the 500 negroes participated at
the Newport News Shipbuilding plant
here today Following the riot quiet
was restored at the plant, and work
proceeds as before the incident.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
KAISER TO INTERN
AMERICANS QUICK

LONDON. April ga dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from The Hague
says: a frontier correspondent as
serts that he understands General v0n
Bissing, German governor general o.
Belgium. intends to order the tern
ment of all Americans between the
ages of IL and As living in Belgtum
"he correspondent adds that they wis
be sent to western Germany, probably
to Aix-la- -ChapeIle."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
Mnl Patrol South Atlantic.

WASHINGTON, D. G., april g.
1t is learned here this afternoon that
United States warships will immediate. !.
ly take over the Entente patrol Of the
Gulf OF Mexico and South Atlantic
ocean. Full corporation between the
United States and Japanese nayies is
apparently assured by reason of this
understanding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
BRAZ|L, ON BRIAKASK THAT U.C. VD|NNER GIVEN
,gyBAREUN|ON Be PUTIN HONOR. Of BIC.
TO ENTER sTRIFEAS|DE FOR WAR RC|RCUS OWNERS

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Bowers and AEEs
and Mrs. Jerry Mugigan; owners Of the
John Robinson's Ten Big Shows. were
with several other members of a the
business STAFF Of the Organization. tAs
guests of honor at . testimonial dim-
ner given last pight at the THIRD Dsps
trict A. 8 NJ. College by tile citizens a.
Americus.
The Robinson Shows have been win-
tering in this city for the past few
months and viii leave on Saturday.
April l4th, to commence the 1917 sea-
son tour of the country.
The dinner last night was one al chs.
most delightful social functions gfwam
in this city in some time, and was tem~
Gered to the management Of the Roh-
inson Shows as slight evidence Of slAp
esteem in which they are held by tha
citizens of Americus.
The business interests Of Americas
we're well represented at the dinner.
the arrangements for which were IN
charge OF a committee of business meR.
Charles S. Ansley, H. P. Everette ami
Frank p Harold.
An informal reception was held tus&
prior to the dinner proper, the guests
gathering at the residence of Supt J.
M. Collum, and then proceeding to the
big dining hall. where the dinner was
served.
The culinary department OF tse
Third District A. & M. College had en-
tire charge of the preparation and ser
vice of the dinner, the young ladies'
of the institution, directed by Mrs. An
ME Jennings, and by their instructor
in domestic science. Miss Annie Sms
McKie, handling the arrangements for
the affair in manner that reflected
great credit upon the school.
The following menu was served after.
the invocation by Rev. R. L. Bivins;
Cream of PeaSoup
Smothered Chicken on Toast
Creamed oysters en- TimbaIes
Asparagus tips. Hot Rolls
Coffee Whipped Cream
Chicken Salad.
Olives Pickles Snowflake Crackers
Boiled Country Ham.
Pimento-C Cheese Sandwiches.
Neapolitan Ice Cream. Cake.
The post-prandial speaking was more
or less informal, Crawford Wheatley
acting as toastmaster. Toasts were
responded to by Mayor L. g. Council
Stephen Pace, G. S. Gavin, H. J. HOn
man, Frank Lanier, Supt. ]. NJ. ColluB
and Mrs Frank p Harold.
The various speakers paid high tri-
S;ite to the management OF tine JoilH
Robinson Shows and emphasized the
excellent impression made by the or
ganization during its stay in Americus-
The uniform courtesy of the circus OFF,
cials and employees was mentioned ana
r'any gratifying expressions of esteem
conveyed to the management on behalf
of the citizens of this community.
The hope was expressed by every
speaker that the Robinson Shows wfE5
find it to their advantage to return Ia
Americas next fall to make winter
quarters.
TIE dinner was particularly delight
ed il every feature and demonstrated
afrectuaily the kindly regard in which
the citizens Of Americas hold the Rob
inson Shows.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
Eyidenee of Plot al BIrmlagham.

Evidence of Plot at Birmingham.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 6.--Fed-
eral authorities announced today they
are in possession of evidence tending
to show widespread plot fostered by
German government agsnts to incite
negroes throughout The South to re-
bellion against the constituted author
tiles. 49,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
D. Stewart.

d. Stewart
The navy recruiting in this city has
aroused much interest among the
young men of this section and even
better results are expected during the
next few weeks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06
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DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

The weather forecast for Amer
icus and vicinity follows:
FOR AMERICUS: Fair; prob
ably LIGHT FROST tonight.
Saturday: Warmer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06

Late Bulletins
Senate Annronriates sl00. .000. .00a.

Senate Appropriates slOO,OOO,OOO.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. April a.
The senate today quickly voted the
s1OO.OOO,OOo emergency appropriation
asked by the executive department for
war purposes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06

II is probable the first steps taken by
this government will be. the repairing
OF the vessels. nearly sIl of which are
damaged
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-06

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY Y paper
in the Third Congressional District with
) Associated Press Service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-08

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aprS"u az S'r,, ,t S;nrcrrmenta under agreement
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l.%i,H'IE ,,n,,,,,,,t S" primtinr Oera If was
"srIit ,ny into many sections so no one
rrirtor rouId tarl what he was setting up.
~ r. ''',, $500 tbaro had heen no checking
nm an nev.snonerman attending his confer
en,eg ,,s ,nt"- Conveying the impression
tb,t there is soon To be n new system of
oss,,rinr mar men attending the sessions
nre renutabIe correspondents.
Representative Chipereld developed new
In VI t,,, ,,l in tbe caba
'iGl' '"u'" '',t' ,,. ,ird tI,reo
o''.ge 'eio pi az si,I I,I1 hcen
sol','a VI VIC "U,I,
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nave rtasoh 10 neiaena WI. De ,, stob-
ped Lawson complacentIy remarked
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time in his lie hemmed before hhalIy get
ting out
We'll, well call It farmer ana roar
ensued.
We'll" he added, II have been in the
| financial business, but am now farmer
After explaining his lawyer had advised
nun ts oUg @ a1 Of o S' and n ua adGn
| that he does not purpose to stand on that
| right" Lawson said, there have been leaks
| from the United States Supreme Court as
| well as from the White House"
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f''''''''i-i' % '-Nii'N
Il am going 70 proceed 10 lay before the
| committee all that / consider advisable 10
| show up this damnahle situation that has
existed for the last two years, and to help
stop such thing as happened the other day,
| when many citizens lost two billions OF
| dollars, Lawson said.
| wen proceed interrupted Henry
| 90 nor uhdefstahd'' Lawson said, that
| TINS toH'IillI'te As Siltlhs 10 hhul any guilty
persons "ul III 'le open ana punish them.
"lIl Iepeat "hat nave tod 10 news
| paPe' 's,-t'.,tt mere nave heen leaks and
@lilnt @ ln"usaiu5 ,5 anu tens OF thousands OF
Per9ons naNS peeh Futh!essly robbed,
| IgIeaI ~ now one OF lne commonest
| t"Iiss ~ "%Ir StSe WieIe an lhese lhlnss
n,- ceIlt'i 10 =" NoSlitns 'on leah on things OF
sun n,po' '""1e '"o' tney aHect the prices
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