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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
MUCH BUSINESS
is HANDLED FOR
AFFAIRS Of CITY

Fifty dollars month for year
was voted the Americus and Sumter
County Chamber of Commerce last
night at the regular meeting of the
Mayor and City Council. The action
followed an appeal from committee
of twenty-five business men of the city
headed by President Carr S. Glover.
Previously the finance committee had
reported adversely on the appropria-
tion by a vote of 2 and /. The pay
ments to the civic body came on a
motion of Alderman Kalmon. Alder
men Bell and Mize voted against the
donations.
A water bill of $40 against the Y. NJ.
c. A. was remitted, and a request for
free water to the building was re-
ferred to City Engineer John Ansley.
The request came from T. o. Mar
shall in behalf of the Y. NJ. c. A.
The building ordinance which was
read In detail at the last meeting Of
the Mayor and City Council, failing on
a question of unanimous consideration
on the objection of Alderman Mize,
was discussed for short while last
night, and went over until the next
meeting for further consideration.
To allow regular inspections of
property in the city by the chief of
the fire department because of fire
risks was the purpose of an ordi-
nance passed last night under a sus-
pension of the rules. Chairman Hor-
ton of the Ordinance committee, offer
ed the new law
The matter of repairing the vault in
the Office of the clerk and treasurer
was referred to City Attorney Nisbet,
for further investigation, he having
reported the matter last night.
The laying of a concrete sidewalk
on College street from Barlow street
to Elm avenue. suggested by Alder
man Horton. was deferred, because
of objections interposed in an infor-
NAL discussion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
United States May intervene.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 14.-Al-
though confronted by what appears to
be a carefully prepared liberal revo-
luton in Cuba, the Wilson administra-
ton is loath to intervene in the is
lands affairs. However, Cuban lead
ers have been told already that such a
step may be necessary on the part of
this government, message to this ef-
feet being sent this morning to Amer
lean Minister Gonzales at Havana, and
tC all American consuls in Cuba.
State Departments dispatches say Pres
ident, Menocal has assured foreign di-
plomats at Havana OF his ability to
linait the revolt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
Hurrdh! Wilson
Is Elected
Chief

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 14.-Pre-
iGent Wilson was today officially de-
clared the next president of the Unit
ed states.
Before both houses of congress, as
sembled in the house of representa-
tIves' chamber, according to constitu-
Jional provision, Vice President Mar
shall formally opened and counted the
ballots of the 531 presidential electors,
Which-as known to the world for
tree months-placed President Wilson
and himself at the helm of government
for another four years.
The ballots, sealed and certified by
the secretaries of state of the various
tates, were opened by clerks in the
iresence of the assembled members of
house and senate and checked up by
tellers. The result was then an
nouneed and the senate returned to its
hamber, the ceremony concluded.
The official returns gave Wilson 277
electoral votes to Hughes 254. a ma
jority Of nineteen votes for Wilson.
The vote for vice president was iden-
tical with that cast for president.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
Trying to Confirm Report.

COLUMBUS, N. NJ, Feb. 14.-Mili-
tary officers here were making every
effort last night to confirm the report
ed raid on the corner ranch" on the
American side of the border southwest
Of Hachita, N. NJ.
Another message to American cat
tlemen here told of raid on the No
gales ranch on the Mexican side of
the boundary south of Hachita, N. M,
but which is owned by American cat
tie raisers.
Outposts have been established by
the Twelfth United States cavalry
along the line and airplanes are being
used as scouts along the border for
fifteen miles east and west.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
Won BERNS7ORFF
AND PARTY SAFE
JOURNEY H D N {

HOBOKEN, N. j., Feb. 14.-Through
a route closely guarded by police re-
serves, reinforced by one hundred and
fifty customs inspectors, Count Won
Bernstorff, former German ambassa-
dor at Washington, and the members
of his suite were conveyed in closed
automobiles from their train to the
Scandinavian liner Frederick VIII.
here today. The members of the party
will depart this afternoon. all arrange
ments for their leave-taking having
been completed before leaving Wash
ington. The diplomatic officers in the
party are being accorded full privil-
eges are regards their baggage and
other conventional rights.
Authorities in charge of the guards
placed along the Germans route to
the Scandinavian pier, stated this
morning that no demonstration was
feared, the precautions taken being
merely to insure the safety of the
departing diplC mats against individual
outbreaks.
The only pntoward incident mark
ing the journey of the party from the
raj road to the Scandinavian pier was
the arrest of Alfred Hopkins, a youth
who attempted to approach the party,
despite police warnings. He claimed
to have letter to deliver to Count
Won Bernstorff, and on being searched
at the police station q letter was
found in one of his pockets, signed
Frederick Hohenzollern," the writer
claiming to be a cousin of Prince
Frederick Wilhelm, and sought an in
terView with Won Bernstorff.
Hopkins, who also had acme writ
mgs on astrology on his person, re-
fused to give the name of the man
giving the Hohenzollern letter to the
police.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
Vanity of Baby
Hippo to Be
Touched

The baby hippo Of JOnn Robinson's
circus has vanity That is. the vanity
OF the hippo will be determined soon
by the show authorities.
1t will be recalled that the work
men experienced much trouble in the
Central park ZOO at New York, in
getting the hippo TO consent to his
entrainment. The show folks now
plan to arrange a large mirror in tne
car where the hippo viii travel-so he
VIII think another hippo is with him
and move with all the grace and dig
Iity becoming such an animal.
So. the show people Of Robinson's
circus intend to appeal to the bahy's
vanity with the mirror. They are now
building large den to form his traV-
cling compartment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
ONLY THREE BOATS
HIT BY U-8OAT

NEW YORK, Feb. 14-(Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables received during the day.
The British steamer F. D. Lambert an
two trawlers constitute the losses to-
day through submarine operations in
European waters.
Berlin official advices say Teuton
forces have stormed Russian positions
near Maste Canesti, in Rumania, cap
turing twelve hundred prisoners dur
ing the fighting.
The same source records the repulse
CT British attacks on the Ancre sector
CT the Somme front.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
FATHER OF ". ].
JOSEY IS DEAD

Mr.. J. T. Josey, father of Mr.. w. j.
Josey, of this city, died Tuesday at
his home near Macon. The Macon
Telegraph this morning says;
J. T. Josey, aged 79 years, and for
twenty years a resident of Macon, died
Tuesday at his home in MilledgeVille
after a long illness. Mr.. Josey left
Macon five years ago, and since that
time had lived in Milledgeville. He was
a native of Sumter county. He was
a Confederate veteran and a member
of the Macon camp of veterans. For
many years he was member of Ma
bel White Baptist church Of this city.
He is survived by five sons. W. c.
and A. D., of Macon; w. j., Of Ameri-
Gus; R. NJ, of Barnesville. and S. E.
Josey, of the United States army; also
daughter, Mrs. w R. Bennett, of
Lancaster. S. c.
The body was brought to Macon,
where the funeral will take place
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from
Mabel White Baptist church, Rev. w.
c. Mays, the pastor, officiating. In
terment will be in Cedar Ridge ceme-
terry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
AMF:RICUs To MEET
ALBANY HERE TONIGHT

Americus and Albany viii play bas-
ketball tonight at o'clock at the 10
cal Y. NJ. c. A. These two teams are
ready for the struggle, and a large
contingent of Americas people will
accompany the quintet to the city.
The Americus lineup will come
from Smith, center: Chappell and Nc
Donald. forwards; Griffin, McMath and
Mathis, guards.
After the game a dance will be
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
s. Ivey, on Lee street Four pretty
sponsors will be feature Of the even
ing's game and dance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
Mr.. GEO. ". POOLE
PASSED AWAY TODAY

George w. Poole died at his resi-
dence, 52l Hancock avenue, Wednes-
day morning at 9:45 o'clock, after an
illness of several months. Mr.. Poole
was Sc years of age, member of the
NJ. B. Council Lodge, F. & A. NJ. No.
So. also 0. R. c., and a member OF
the First Baptist church.
MIR. Poole was born in Sumter coun-
ty and had been a resident of the
county and Americus all of his life. He
associated himself with the railroad
business as a conductor in 1889, and
had been continuously serving in
that capacity, with the exception of
one or two years when he was allow
ed a vacation - account of his health
and for the past three years, since
being injured on the road.
George Poole was a man whom ev-
erybody liked, and he had many good
traits that won for himt lifetime
friends, and his sad death will be the
source of regret to all of his ac-
Quaintances.
MIR. Poole is survived by his wife,
four sons, J. l.; Chas. d. and William
20. Poole, of Americus; Albert I.
Poole, of Jacksonville, Fla; three
brothers. R. F. Poole, of Amerisus; A.
J Poole. of Atlanta, and B. W. Poole
Of Houston, Texas; one sister, Mrs.
Fred Morgan, of Americus.
The funeral services will be held
Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock
from the residence and interment will
Be at Oak Grove cemetery. Services
will be conducted by Rev. Alexis D.
Kendrick and DR.. Lansing Burrows.
The sympathies of all are EXTENDED
tte bereaved family in their sorrow.
Nat LeMaster, of the Americas I'm
Seriaking Company. has charge Of the
funeral
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
AMERICAN WOUNDED
ON THE SAXON|AN

QUEENSTOWN, Feb. 14.-James
Weygard. the only one of three Amer
leans aboard the British steamer Sax
onion to be wounded when that YES
sci was summarized, continues to i'm
prove in a hospital here. Earlier re-
ports were that two other Americans
had been injured in the sinking Of the
Sanxion, but authentic information
since coming to hand refutes these
statements.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
CLESAMSENDS
A WARNING FOR
PEOPLE Of CUBA

! HAVANA, Cuba, Feb. 14.-President
Menocal, is reliably quoted as saying
government troops are now in revolt
in Camaquey province, half dozen
minor clashes between the rebels and
rurales in various sections OF the
province having already occurred.
The situation here is quiet, though
the authorities are taking precautions
against an outbreak, and it is antici-
pated the revolutiontsts will be dealt
with sternly wherever they fall into
the hands Of government troops.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
SOUTH IS MOVING
FAST To THE FRONT

COLUMBUS. Ga. Feb. 14.-The IN
dustrial Index says in its issue for
this week:
There is no halting in the indcs-
trial and construction progress in the
Southeast New manufacturing enert-
Irises are being established and with
the approach of spring there is sub
staDtial increase in the announcements
OF definite plans for construction
work.
"A lumber plant to be established al
Gulfport, Miss, by Chicago company
viii employ ZOO to 500 men.
"Plans have been completed for the
meat packing plant and allied indus
tries to be established at Macon, Ga,
at cost of approximately $1,O0O,0UD.
"a textile plant viii be enlarged al
Greenville, S. C.. at cost of $780,
600. Contracts have been awarded al
West Point, Ga. for the enlargement
at a cost of 100000 of textile plants
al Fairfax and Lanett, Ala.
Meridian, Miss, has voted bonds
for providing railway terminals.
est. Lueie county, Florida, has voted
the issuance of $500. 900 Of bonds for
constructing roads.
Seventeen corporations have been
formed in the week, with minimum
capital stocks aggregating $3.50. .750."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
SCAND D|NAv|ANS
THE SAME
NOTE To KAISER

LONDON, Feb. IA Copenhagen
dispatch to an afternoon newspaper
here says the governments of Nor
way, Sweden and Denmark have hand
cd the German ministers at their re-
spective capitals identical notes pro-
testing against the new naval meas
ures instituted by Germany and Aus
ia-Hungary. The fact that the notes
presented are identical indicates the
solidarity of the Scandinavian coun-
tries in opposing Teuton methods, and
the reservations regarding the loss OF
life and property, is regarded here as
rather significant.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
OFFICIALS HAVE
NAME Of JUDGE
NON

The name of Judge 2. A. Littlejohn.
Of the Southwestern circuit, has been
presented to Attorney General Greg
ory for consideration to the appoint-
ment as federal judge of the south
Georgia district, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Judge w. w.
Lambdin. This information was re-
ceived by the Times-Recorder from a
reliable source in Washington, whD
referred to visit which Congressman
c. R. Crisp, OF the Third district, mads
to the attorney general yesterday.
Next to this development of inter-
est to the people who desire to see
Judg Littlejohn named, is the an
ncuncement of the withdrawal oa
Congressman Frank Park from con-
sideration. This comes in the nature
of a Washington dispatch to the state
press.
1t is reported from Washington thaa
Congressman Crisp will see President
Wilson today in the interest of Judge
Littlejohn. Veritable volumes Of en-
dorsements were Forwarded to Wash
ingtton two years ago asking for the
appointment of Judge Littlejohn when
Judge Lambdin was named. The at
tention of official Washington will be
directed to these endorsements.
The dispatch which states Judge
Parks withdrawal, says:
1t is reported here that Judge
Frank Park, member of congress,
who was recommended for the va
cant federal judgeship in south
Georgia and whose appointment
was ready to be sent to the SEN
ate by the president, has with
drawn the use of his name from
further consideration in that con-
nection.
The statement is made positive
ly that Judge Park is no longer a
candidate. No reason is given,
but it is said that he became dis
gusted with the manner in which
a contest for high judicial Office
was being dragged In the mire and
largely on this account concluded
to get out Of the race, notwith-
standing the fact that he had been
recommended by the attorney
general and that the president had
notified the two Georgia senators
that he was willing to appoint
Park.
Had the appointment been made.
an ugly political fight would havs
developed ocer 1t in the senate on
account of the attitude of the twD
Georgia senators. Judge Park be-
ing unwilling to be placed in tha1
attitude, has withdrawn from the
contest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
BISHOP NELSON DIES
At HOME LAST NIGHT

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 14.-BishoI
Cleland KinIoch Nelson of the Epfsco-
pay diocense Of Atlanta, died at his
home here last night, after a brief i'll
ness. Bishop Nelson was born in
1859 near Gotham, Va. and was con-
secrated in 1892 as bishop of Georgia
IN 1902. when the state was divided
into two bishoprics he became head Of
the northern section. Bishop Nelson
is survived by his widow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
JOHNSON IS NAMED
UQUIDATING AGENT

A. S. Johnson, of DeSoto. has been
appointed liquidating agent of the De-
SOTO Banking Co., at DeSoto, and is
row in charge of the affairs of the in
stitution. which was closed several
weeks ago on order of the, directors of
the bank.
Attorney w. w. Dykes visited At
ianta several days ago to see the state
officials. and he secured the appoint
ment of liquidating agent to close
out the affairs of the bank.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
u. s. SOLDIERS
MAY CROSS THE
.BORDERFOR BAND

HACHITA, N. M, Feb. 14.-American
troops may cross the border to rescue
three Mormon cowboys, A. P. Peter
son, Hugh A. McCord and Burton Jen-
sen, who were captured by Mexicans
said to be part of Villas forces
late yesterday. Secrecy surrounds the
action to be taken, but reports con-
tinue to the effect that cavalrymen
will be sent into Mexico in pursuit of
the outlaws.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
MANY VIEWS TAKEN
OF THE CIRCUS HERE

twenty-five pictures of views of
John Robinson's circus in winter
quarters here were taken yesterday
aid today by L. J. Darmour, of the
Gaumont Film Co., to be used in Rel
Life" for the Mutual Weekly pic
lures. Photographer Darmour was
given free run of the circus grounds
ard had General Agent Meyer as his
guide in some instances. The pic
lures will carry the fame of Robin
sons circus and Americus throughout
the breadth and length of the land.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
.SPEEDER IS GIVEN
A HEAVY FINE TODAY

A colored boy was fined SIS or thir-
ty days on the streets for speeding in
recorders court this morning. 1t is
charged mat the negro drove down
Jockson street at reckless pace sew
eraI days ago. and the stern fine of
Recorder Marshall was given in an ef-
fort to show the speeders of the city
that he intends to put their reckless
maneuVers at an end.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
|. C. COUNSIL NAMED
TRUSTEE Of STATE

Lee G. Council, of Americus, and DR.
c. H. Richardson, of Oglethorpe, have
been named from the Third district as
trustees for the state tuberculosis
sanitarium for four year terms from
January 29th of this year.
Trustees from each of the twelVE
districts in Georgia were named by
Governor Harris. with two trustees
from each congressional district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
j. s. SCHOONER IS
SUNK BY TORPEDO

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE American
schooner Lyman M. Law was subma-
rined Monday, according to dispatch
from the Stefani news agency late to-
Cay, date Rome. The crew of the lost
vessel, including eight Americans has
been landed, says the dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14

Ell PASO, Tex, Feb. Alarmed
Mexicans crossed the border sixty
miles southwest of Hachita, N. NJ,
late yesterday and took prisoner three
Mormans, number Of Mexican ranch
hands and stole several head of live
stock, according to a telegram from
Hachita.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
Cuban People Are Warned.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 14.-Sec-
retary Lansing today sent warning
to the Cuban people that any govern
ment established on the island by
a revolt against constituted authority
would not be recognized by the United
States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
Canadians to Examine Liner.

Hal IFAX, Feb. 14.-Nearly hun
cred government officials have arriV-
ed here from Ottowa, coming to take
part in the examination of the liner
Frederick VIII, which is expected to
arrive Friday from New York, with
Count Won Bernstorff and party on
board.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
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Rain tonight.
Thursday: Rain and warmer.

weather or Move have no :
use for the man who changes his :
job and his shirt once week. :
Old Man Sage.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-07-18
NORTHEAST HARBOR.

Reuben Lurvey vas at home from Centre
for the weekend.
Mrs. Eugene Haynes is receiving treat
ment at the hospital in Bar Harbor.
The swimming pool, tennis and golf
clubs recently opened for the season.
H. Everett Hall OF Bangor is serving as
summer organist at the union church on
Sunday mornings.
Clarence A. johnson and Miss MABEL
Knox Of this place were married at Bar
Harbor on July 10 by Rev. Mr.. Starr.
The subject Of Harry H. Upton's sermon
at the union church next Sunday night
will be "Gideon and His Band; the value
OF Selective Draft" This service begins
ut 8 o'clock.
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights of this week the Trumbull Players
will fill an engagement at the Pastime.
This organization, while new to local
audiences, comes highly recommended.
Rev. c. II. Cutler OF Waban, Mass, was
the preacher at the union church last Sun
day morning. The preacher announced
for next Sunday morning is Prof. W..
Adams Brown, OF archaeological semi
nary.
July IS. 1917.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-07-18
OUR RED CROSS TO USE DOGS.
Training School to Be Set Up Near
Paris.

Training School to Be Set Up Near
Paris.
Americas dogs will do their bit" In
the war. A number Of them, specially
fitted for Red Cross work, are already
In France.
The American army sanitary experts
have authorized the American Red
Cross to establish Immediately dog
training school near Paris. The dogs
will be trained as French Red Cross
dogs are. to find American wounded
on the fee. particularly over terrain
that Is broken or wooded. A number
Of expert american dog handlers are
already in France and will begin the
work at once with few Of the Amer
lean dogs already received. More are
said to be on the way, and the Amer
lean training station will likewise re-
ceive q number Of French dogs.
According to the plan Of the Red
Cross dog experts, three trained dogs
viii be attached to each Red Cross
ambulance unit
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-07-18
NIAGARA FOR EAST RIVER.
Miniature Cataract 70 Be Feature Oh
New Aqusduct Celebration.

NEW A1ueouCt OoicpFatVu.
Beginning on Columbus day and con-
tinuing till the evening OF Oct IA all
sorts Of spectacular things are going to
take place to celebrate the completion
Of the Catskill aqueduct. the new wa,
ter system for New York city.
One OF the features Of the celebra-
ton Il to be a sort of mimic Niagara
In the East river. A high pressure
pipe Is to be laid across the edge OF
one OF the bridges. Holes are to be
punched at intervals IN the pipe In
such way that the water can fall d.
rectiy to the river below. The "cata-
ract'' will be illuminated In the even
ing. River traffic viii be suspended
temporarily II necessary.
The ceremony Of delivering the wa
ter to the city" viii take place at the
city hall on Columbus day. Mayor
Mitchell will preside. and former Mayor
Mcclellan, who broke ground for the
aqueduct ten years ago. will be the
guest of honor. A fountain designed
By MacMonnies and Franklin Hast
ings, which is the gift OF Mrs. Angelina
Crane, will be unveiled at the city hall
plaza. A cornerstone OF another foun-
tain in Central park will be laid.
On the following days there will be
parades. dinners. pageants and musical
festivals In churches and schools.