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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
NEW COLUMBUS LINE
PARTIALLY COMPLETED

The Central of Georgia Columubs
train now comes as far down as the
city power house over its own track,
instead of getting onto the Southwest
ern division at the chemical works, a
mile from the passenger station, that
portion of the new tracks having been
completed and opened to traffic. It
will be some time, however, before
Columbus trains will be able to come
irto the station proper on their own
tracks, owing to other necessary work
that must be finished before these
trans can run directly into the pas
senger yards without coming on to the
Southwestern tracks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
Cheaper Foods
Because of
Jams

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Joseph Hart
igan. commissioner of weights and
measures here, declared today that the
freight congestion caused by subma-
rine warfare, should reduce food prices
in Greater New York. The reason as
signed is that tons of perishable arti-
cles of food are here for export, and
that the scarcity of ships willing to
transport freights to Europe will nee
essitate the selling Of mnch Of this
here to prevent it's total loss through
spoilage.
The constant and continued eXporta-
ton of foodstuffs, 1t is related. has
caused prices to reach the highest lev
els known here, and 1t is anticipated
that the dupping of huge quantities
of perishable articles on this market
Will cause a reaction that may force
food prices temporarily, at least, to
normal levels. The health authorities
rere will probably condemn foodstuffs
concentrated in railroad yards here un-
less provision Is made to ship same
elsewhere Immediately.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
REVIVAL AT FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH BEGINS SUNDAY

Interest already manifested in the
forthcoming revival services to be con-
Quoted at First Baptist church by
DR.. BucholtZ, one of the foremost OF
Southern Baptist evangelists, and to
begin next Sunday is intensified today
In the announcement that arrange
nents have been concluded assuring
the best of music during the eontin-
uanee of the meeting Jesse Williams,
of Atlanta, whose reputation as an
evangelistic singer is widespread, will
be in charge of the music, and will
be assisted by the two church choirs,
the Sunday school orchestra and g
large chorus specially assembled for
the occasion.
Mr.. Williams, who ranks among the
best of evangelistic musical directors
is the author of many soul-stirring
gospel songs, and Americus people
are to be congratulated that he will
be in charge of this feature or the
services here. That he will visit this
city is due largely to the influence of
Rev. Alexis D. Kendrick, pastor of
First Baptist church here. One OF
Mr.. Williams song books with which
many Americus people are already ia
miliar is the popular "All Hail I'm
manuel" and it is considered proba-
BILE this song bco,: may be used dur
ing the revival.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
GERMANS RELEASE
z j. S. SAILORS
BERLIN, Feb. 16.-Sixty-two Ameri-
can seamen who were brought to Ger
many as prisoners on board the Brit
ish prize steamer Yarrowdale, have
been liberated.
Release of Men Helps Situation.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 10
News of the liberation of the sixty-two
American seamen carried to Germany
by the prize ship Yarrowdale came last
night after President Wilson and other
administration officials had retired.
Their release dispOses of one Of the
rlost pressing and irritating phases Of
the German-American situation. With
President wilson's approval a note
peremptorily demanding of Germany
that the Americans be released had
been prepared at the state, department
and was expected to go forward to-
day. It had been confidently aHtici-
rated that Germany would free the
sailors without much more delay, dis
posing of the most pressing of the
questions which arose Immediately af-
ter the severance of relations between
the two countries.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
TWO BATTLESH|PS.
TAKE STATIONS.
IN CUBA WATERS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 16.-The
navy department Is keeping close
watch on events in Cuban waters, two
American warships being in island
ports today. The gunboat Petrol is
at Santiago and is keeping the harbor
open to shipping, although the city is
held by rebels. The commander of
the Petrol explored the harbor for
mines early today, but none were To-
Gated, although Gen. Fernandez. the
insurgent commander sent Minister
Gonzales a message yesterday stating
the waters there had been mined, and
were dangerous to shipping. A dis
patch to the navy department reports
everything quiet at Santiago.
The repair ship Dixie is anchored
In Havana harbor, but there is no ex-
citement there, so far as naval off,
cials are informed. Even though the
revolutionary situation does not ap-
pear alarming, it is indicated these
warships will be held in Cuban wa
ters, as long as there appears pos
sibility of danger to American inter-
csts on the island. Minister Gonzales
reported to the state department this
afternoon there had been no destruc-
lion of property by rebels as far as he
could ascertain, and that foreigners
had not been molested either by fed
eral or rebel forces.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
INQUIRY IS SENT
To KAISER ABOUT
DELAY Of TRAIN

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 16.---It Is
officially announced an inquiry has
been sent to Germany through the
Spanish ambassador at Berlin regard
ing the delay in the departure from
Germany Of second train load OF
former American officials. This train
should have left Munich for Switzer-
land early this week. carrying eighty
former consuls, the members of their
families and other Americans.
The only information the state de-
partment had late today came from
Ambassador Gerard and Minister Sto-
vail, at Berne. This message stated
the second train would depart from
Berlin some time this week." being
very brief, and containing no detailed
information. The situation is becom-
ing irritated, it is said, because Of
the difficulty encountered in securing
information.
Washington officials refuse to be-
lieyes that German authorities are pur-
posely delaying departure of the for
mer American consuls and their fami-
lies, and are at loss to understand
the delay,
Associated Press dispatches record
ing the release of seventy-two Ameri-
cans taken into Germany as prisoners
aboard the prize ship Yarrowdale had
not been confirmed at the state de-
partment at 2:30 o'clock this after
noon. though 1t is expected the Swiss
will inform Secretary Lans-
ing of sthee release of thesef Americans
before night. The protest prepared
before news dispatches announced the
release Of these men, may be sent.
1t is stated, as matter Of record, even
though the state department received
official confirmation of the news re-
ports today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
ARE THESE BOYS TWINS
OR MOTIF is QUESTION

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 16.-Can boys
be twins when one was born one year
and the other in the year following?
Silas Cummings, prominent Louis
lana farmer, has issued a general in
vitation to the South to help him
find the answer to this perplexed ques>
tion. One of his boys was born ten
minutes before midnight on the last
day of 1916 and the other was born
some minutes after midnight on the
first day of 1917. He has named the
first one Oldfield and the second one
Newton, and will call them Old and
New for short, but ne doesn't know
whether to call them twins.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
BODIES ARE FOUND
OVER mexico LINE

HACHITA, N. M, Feb. 1.-two out
posts of cavalry are now patrolling the
border in the vicinity of the Corner
ranch" where during Monday two
American cowboys were seized and
carried away by Mexican bandits. The
men were murdered after reaching
Mexican territory.
A party of searchers returning here
today brought their bodies. found
across the international line, where
the posse penetrated in an effort TO
locate the bandits. The American
had both been shot in the back, their
bodies being left upon the plain where
they fell.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
MR. AND MRS. CLIFF CLAY
ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF A SON

Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Clay announce
the birth Of son, Jim Price Clay.
The Atlanta Constitution today tells
the story in this manner:
Cliff C. Clay, assistant commissioner
Of agriculture under exCommissioner
James d. Price, and acting assistant
under Commissioner J. ]. Brown. was
a gentleman of genial smiles and ex-
traordinarily sunny disposition Friday
The reason for this exceptionally
bright outlook upon life for Mr.. Clay
was the arrival at his home, 155 Sin
clair avenue of fine 10 IA pound
boy, Jim Price Clay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
GRAND JURY TAKES
UP NEWSPAPER NOW

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Oficers of the
News Print Manufacturers Association
comprising sixty-eight corporations
and individuals engaged in the manu-
facture of paper, began testifying to-
day before the federal grand jury, in
its investigation into paper prices. An
allegation before the grand jury is thar
the manufacturers have entered into
conspiracy to control prices in re-
sraint of trade, and an investigation
into this will probably be made be-
fore the end of the month.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
Warning Not Official.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 16.-A
the state department early this after
noon it was stated no instructions had
been sent to American authorities in
that country, to warn United States
citizens in Austria to leave that coun-
try. The announcement was made be-
cause Of Paris reports that such
warnings had been given, II being add
ed that Ambassador Penfield may have
acted upon his own initiative in the
sending Of such warnings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
POSITIONS To De
SOUGHT FOR THE
STATES GUARDS

Uncle Sam wants to help his guards
men to secure positions when they
are mustered out. Developments In
Georgia today give another inkling
that soon the Georgia troops will be
coming homeward.
Inspector e. T. Whatley, of Savan-
nah, in charge Of the immigration fea-
ture at the port, has called on Com
missioner of Commerce and Labor Hal
M. Stanley to assist him. Inspector
Whatley is performing the work in
with the United States
Employment service.
Inspector Whatley's letter IS as
follows:
Hon. H. NJ. Stanley. Georgia State
Commissioner of Labor, State
Capitol, Atlanta, Ca
Sir: .-
The United States employment
service is endeavoring to secure
employment for all members Of
the national guard who may need
employment at the time they are
mustered out of service.
1t is especially desired that all
firms, corporations or individuals
who may need employees of any
description shall file an applica-
tion with the immigrant inspector
in charge, Jacksonville, Fla, or
with the immigrant inspector, Sa-
vannah, Ca, and such applica-
tions will receive careful atten-
tion.
1t is thought that you may rem
der valuable assistance in the pa
triotic duty of securing oppor-
tunities for the soldiers, many of
whom may lose their former posi-
tions because of protracted abb
sence from home. All such will
be notified that they may file their
applications for employment with
they immigrant inspector. Is
there not some way you can CO.
operate with us in bringing this
matter before the various en-
ployers of labor throughout the
state? Very respectfully,
EDGAR T. WIIATLEY,
Immigrant Inspector.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
CUBA'S PRESIDENT
DENIES THE CHARCE

HAVANA, Cuba, Feb. 16.-President
Menocal in a proclamation issued last
night denies an intention to prosecute
his political opponents as charged in
the rebel proclamation issued at the
beginning of the insurrection now
confronting the government.
Little information is permitted to
be published here, but it is believed
the rebellion has failed to secure ad-
citional support since the United
Safes assumed its uncompromising at
titude toward the movement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
BRITISH MAY PUT
STATION IN BAHAMAS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 16.-It
is announced that British naval au-
thorities have under serious considera-
tion the establishment of ship in
spection station in the South Atlantic,
similar to that now maintained at
Kirkwall. One of the harbors in the
Bahamas has been suggested as suita-
BILE for the purpose.
The inspection of ships bound to
ports within the prohibited submarine
zone at, the Bahamas would greatly
facilitate the work Of controlling
contraband trade with Germany Brit
isb officials believe, as well as reduce
10 a minimum the dangers encountered
hy taking neutral ships into port in
;he war zone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
BERLIN SAYS THE
BREAK COMES IN
AUSTRIA AW|TH US.

LONDON, Dec. 16.-An article pub
lished in today's issue of the BerliEer
Tageblatt says relations between
American Ambassador Penfeld and the
Austrian government have been broken
Off No details of the incident leading
to severance of relations is contained
in the article published in the news
paper, which in the absence of official
confirmation, the British public is slow
to accept as true.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
RATE INCREASE AND
DROP LETTER KILLED

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb 16.-
When the new postal bill was brought
Up for consideration today the pro-
posed increased rate to he charged
newspapers. as we'll as the provision
for one-cent drop-letters in cities was
eliminated from the measure. The
provisions were dropped from the bill
on a point of order during a parlia-
mentary debate on the bill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
MAY Be
ON BIC OFFENSIVE

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-(Compoled By
the Associated Press from European
cables during the day.)-Germans at
tacking in the Champagne district IN
northern France. captured ground
half mile deep over front of a mile
and half during last night More
than eight hundred prisoners were
taken, according to Berlin, during the
fighting.
There are indications in last nights
attack of a new offensive to be inang~
urated by the Germans in the west.
and hard fighting in that area is anti
cipated during the next few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
LEE COUNTY MAN CLAIMS TO
OWN OLDEST BASKET IN STATE

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 16.-The bas-
ket from which Thomas Jefferson ate
his dinner the day he signed the Dec
laration of Independence, Is the proud
possession of j. A Mcdonald, of Lee
county. in this state, thereby uncov-
erings a new claimant for honors as
the owner of the states most valuable
relic of American history.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
Plan to Relieve Situation.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 16.--It is
announced this afternoon that repre-
sentatives of the paper manufacturing
companies of the United States have
submitted q plan to the Federal Trade
commission designed to relieve the ex-
listing situation in the newsprint paper
market. Details of the plan are to be
published later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
u.Roats Take Daily Toll.

LONDON, Feb. 16,-Lloyd's agency
announced the sinking Of the British
steamers Longscar and Greenland to-
day. The British sailing vessel Per-
cy Roy and one trawler also fell vic
times to submarines The crew of the
Greenland has been landed. but moth
ing Is announced concerning the fate
OF those aboard the Longscar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
HERLIN SHOP DISPLAYS
MODEL OF BRITISH TANK

BERLIN, Feb. ia shop window
in the Under den Linden displays a
model of the British tank, which at
tracts large crowds of passersby. The
model was constructed from life" by
German soldiers on the Somme.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
New York Officials Satisfied,

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-American line
officials here said today that they be-
lieve the Philadelphia is now well out
OF the danger zone. The lines record
shows there are two hundred and thir-
ty-seven passengers aboard the yes
sci.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
BRITISH STEAMER KYUNSkI
SUM WITHOUT WARNING

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE British
steamer Kyunsh has been submarines
and sunk, no warning being given. The
vessel, small one, was unarmed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
Ont Of Danger Zone.

LONDON, Feb. 16.-Officials Of the
American line here assumed today that
the liner Philadelphia had passed out
of the danger zone, but announced no
word had been received from the liner
which sailed Wednesday for New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16
FIGHTING REPORTED
NEAR HAVANA, CUBA.

>HAVANA, Cuba, Feb. 16.-Several
rebels we're killed during heavy fight
ing betws federal and rebel troops
carly last light at Hoyocolorado, seys
eRteen miles west of Havana The gov
ernment troops maintained their posi-
tions, and after several hours of fight
ing the rebels dispersed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

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DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

The weather forecast for Amer
icus and vicinity follows:
; Fair tonight.
Saturday: Warmer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

her share of the factories that move
into the South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-16

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-05-31

money to Chicago and New York.
Count up the catalogues of cheap
goods sent here from abroad. In
nearly every case the articles are over
praised and over priced. The post.
master-general is the only one who
gets anything out of the transaction
when all Is said and done.
How many mem oers of the C. of c.
are limiting their purchases of stocks
Of Hawaiian industries? l mean gen.
uine Hawaiian-not stocks merely
localized by agencies How many?
1t would sound bad for a man who
buys mainland 0tocks to ask a wo-
man of Hawaii to buy a hat she
doesn't need just in order to help
along his far-away investment. 1t
would, wouldn't it?
l see that the message has struck
the Advertiser man in his funny-spoI.
Wait till Josher Bluffem comes along,
and Riley stirs up his Irish, and Ka-
huna Nui arrives!
For this message u the Honolulu
Chamber Of Commerce is no more like
the message Of dighified, conserva-
tive body Of business men than the
toot Of tin lizzie is like the voice Of
God.
z q GOODHI1E
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ENGLlSHW0MAN is BIG
SUBSCRIBER TO WAR LOAN
WITH ABOUT $4,000, 900

LONDON, Eng.-The largest woman
subscriber to the war loan in England
is Miss Emily Talbot, of Galmorgan.
Miss Talbot, who is Il years old, is
the daughter of C. r. NJ. Talbot, who
sat In the House of Commons for so
years and died in 1890, leaving a for
tune estimated at 100000 pounds to
his daughter. Her land holdings Of
over 10000 acres include several thou
sand acres of valuable coal deposits,
and nearly the whole of Port Talbot
and the Port Talbot railway and
docks.
Miss Talbot's contribution to the
war loan is estimated at 1900, 1000
pounds. This is quite characteristic
of the woman, who has been known
to 60 to great lengths to avoid pub
licity in connection with her philan-
thropies. Her fayorite device to avoid
publicity Is to contribute q compare.
lively small sum to a charity in her
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for better things, but developing
moral and spiritual power.
A letter says: you in America
know absolutely nothing of the econ.
omy we practise in England" And
We don't We're shamefully selfish
even yet.
In times like these, do you suppose
those who are idle at home, with paid
cha uffeurs, servants to do all the
work; who buy the latest thing in
hats and. gowns, disport jewelry and
keep Orientals to take care Of their
babies-do you suppose such women
are happy or retain their self-respect?
No, sir, they are parasites, and the
few bandages they may roll in no way
take the place Of the economies 1t is
their duty to practise. There may be
no new styles in clothes to be had!
Thank heaven for that, If by styles
In clothes We mean a wicked con-
tormity to fashion.
BY that time women will know how
to make their own simple gowns, and,
like the French, always look chic in
them.
I have no doubt that the object Of
the chamber Of commerce is q laud.
able one. The body is loyalty Ameri-
can and not In opposition to the con.
sens1s Of American opinion, but GER
tainly its message is extremely un.
timely, and unhappily worded.
n the business men who are in the
chamber of commerce feel the pinch
Of war time, they should remember
that such an event always has some
effect on business; that our founda-
tons are solid, and in a short while
there win be a reaction 70 normal
even under new methods Of expendi-
ture.
It 10 the philosophy Of economics;
the law Of trade.
And had their good-looking secre-
tary written and published something
useful upon wise expenditures; why
residents of Hawaii should buy of
their local dealers; why home stocks
are safer than others; why hats at
McInerny's, goods at Wichman's or
Wall & Dougherty's or elsewhere in
town, are sure to be cheaper and bet.
ter In the end than those bought away
from here. the page would have been
worth its price. Such Information
would be timely, and it would be heed.
ed BY hundreds who are sending away
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own name and then add two or three
much larger donations anonymously.
Thus, her open subscription to the war
loan was for $4,000 pounds, although
In roundabout ways it has become
known that she is the holder of about
fifty times that amount.
Miss Talbot, despite her age, keeps
her hand on her own business affairs.
and her property has greatly increased
in value during her q years steward
ship. She has a London house on
CaVendish Square, but spends a con.
siderable part of her time in Wales,
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BIG BELGIAN BANK
FINED BY GERMANY

HAVRE, France - The Societe
Generate, one of the largest Belgian
banks, has been fined 100000 marks
by the German authorities. The fine
was levied under the pretext that the
bank was In correspondence with the
Belgian government.
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What's your idea of hard luck?
ITO take a girl out automobflins
and not have any engine trouble. -
Froth.
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on Saturday May 49, 1917 the CITY and County Of Honolulu Territory Hawaii
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KEY:
/" Republicans. Nominated.
I Democrats, Nominated.
Lahui, Nominated.
z Elected.