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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
CHINA IS EXPECTED
To DECLARE WAR

PEKING, April 30-A declaration oi
war by China against Germany is ex-
pected within two weeks. The special
commission for international affairs
designated by the government, has ad-
vised that China enter the war. The
question will go shortly before parlia-
ment The American minister, DR..
Paul Reinsch, held a reception at the
legation TO-DAY to twenty provisional
military governors, composing the mil
itary conference which recommended
recently that China declare war. The
governors were received with full mil
itary honors by the legation guard and
were welcomed by DR.. Reinsch and
prominent members of the American
colony. The minister made an ad-
dress congratulating the governors
on evidence of cooperation in all parts
of China, and assured them that they
had the best wishes of the United
States. General Han-Shu-Chang re-
sronded for the governors, saying they
realized the United States was China's
best friend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
FEDERAL BANKS To
MEET SITUATIONS

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 3d.
Assurances have been received by the
Federal Reserve board from scores of
state banks and trust companies scat
tered throughout the country that they
will enter the federal reserve system
Immediately upon passage of certain
amendments pending before congress,
broadening the SCOPE of the federal re-
serve law.
The board today recommended to
Secretary McAdoo of the treasury de-
partrnent, that funds secured by the
government under the seven billion
dollar war finance law be obtained
gradually from the people by offering
to the banks blocks of treasury certi-
fjcates every two weeks, these certifi-
Gates to be retired later by bonds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
LITTLE HAMILTON
CHILD IS DEAD

Mora Eula Hamilton, the twenty
months old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
". Leroy Hamilton, died Sunday night
ct the home of her parents after an
illness of two or three weeks. The lit
tie girl was an exceedingly bright
child, fondly idealized by loving par
ents, and her taking away, is, indeed
sad event, in which scores of friends
extend profound sympathy. The fun
eral exercises will occur at o'clock
tIis afternoon from the family resi-
dence, with interment at Oak Grove
cemetery. Rev. Paul w. Ellis, pastor
of First Methodist church. will Off
ciate, and the pallbearers are T. NJ
Merritt, Jr., Lewis Merritt, Jesse
Westbrook and James Bramblett The
funeral arrangements are in charge OF
L. r. Eden, of the Allison Furniture
Conn any
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
GRAND OPERA SEASON
TO BE CONTINUED NEXT YEAR

ATLANTA, Ca, April 80. : Grand
opera will be given for week in At
lanta next spring by the Metropolitan
Opera Company unless the United
States by that time is so deeply in,
volved in the war that the opera sea-
son could not succeed financially.
Last weeks season, the eighth held
in Atlanta, was entirely successful
10th from financial and an artistic
standpoint, the receipts being surpris-
ingly large in view of the more or less
general uncertainty caused by the en-
trance of the United States into the
war.
Although the guarantee fund of $75.
coo which Atlanta was required to put
up this year was the largest on record
tie receipts amounted to that and a
little more
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
FRANK SCOTT'S FAMILY
WINNING WIDESPREAD FAM

ATLANTA, Ga, April 30.-Judge
Richard B. Russell and other promin-
ent Georgians who are justly proud OF
their large families. will have to take
back seat in competition with Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Scott, of Arkansas
who have nineteen sons and two daugh-
ters So far as the newspapers have
discovered their family is the largest
in the South. Are there any other
competitors? If so, let them come for
ward and have their names entered for
honorable place in the Order of Old
Fashioned Families.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
DIRECT DESCENT Of KEY
ENLIsTS IN MARINE CORPS

BALTIMORE, Md, April 3O.-Fol-
lowing in the footsteps of his illus
trious ancestor, Francis Deuber, di-
rect descendant of Francis Scott Key
the author Of THE Star Spangled Ban
ner," is now serving his country in the
arm of our national defense which will
be First to Fight the Marine corps.
Private Deuber's mother is a great
granddaughter of the author of our ma.
tional anthem. on the maternal side.
Deuber's resemblance to his renown,
ed ancestor is said to be so noticeable
that many of those who have seen the
original Francis Scott Key picture have
commented upon the remarkable like
ness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
OUTtAWED' NOW
IS THE OPINION
OF FGERMANS HERE

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 3d.
That Count Won Bernstorff, former
German ambassador to this govern
ment, spoke disparagingly of all Ger
mans in the United States. before the
war, has just come to light here. He
is quoted by reliable authority as
saying such Germans ran away from
the Fatherland to escape military SER
vice, and were outlawed," and that he
did not care to talk about them, nor
did he care what they thought or want
&c. Senator Phelan, of California, in
a statement, commenting on the army
bill today, first revealed Won Bern
storff's secret attitude toward his coun-
trymen in America. Senator Phelan
relating the circumstances under
which Won Bernstorff gave utterance to
such startling sentiments, said the
conversation occurred at Munich, IN
Bavaria, when Phelan tried through
Won Bernstorff to get German exhibit
at the Panama exposition at San Fran
cisco. Revelation of the utterance was
withheld by Senator Phelan during the
continuance of friendly relations be-
tween the United States and Germany
out of diplomatic courtesy toward the
Berlin government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
BATTLE Of ARRAS
CONTINUE WITH
TERRIBLE F j Y

NEW YORK, April 3d. -(CompiIed by
the Associated Press from European
cables during the day battle OF
Arras still RACES, with the issue in
doubt. For six days torrents of blood
have flowed and the armies cd Great
Britain and Germany are still strug.
Cling for the mastery in conflict that
battles application of the superlative.
Tens of thousands of German reserves
have been hurled in vain against the
British, who foot by foot, continue to
advance.
Violent artillery fighting south of st.
Quentin, in which the French poured
destruction on the German defenses
there, is announced.
However momentous the results of
this bloody struggle. they seem INSULT
cient to hold the attention of the Ger
man people, who are now facing the
Inauguration of a great general strike
that make shake the very foundations
Of the entire country. On the eve of
May Day, the majority socialists are
supporting the governments efforts
to either caiole or frighten the work
ers from striking, while even the radi-
cal minority seem frightened at the
possible results of the agitation they
themselves fostered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
ARMED AMERICAN
BOAT IS SUNK BY
GERMAN U-BOAT

LONDON, April 30.-The American
Oh tank steamer Vacuum was sunb
Saturday by an enemy submarine
while en- route to the United States in
ballast from Bierkenhead, England
The chief mate of the vessel and sew
enteen men, including three American
naval gunners who were on board
have been landed at an English port
A boat containing the captain and re-
mainder of the crew of the Vacuum
together with naval lieutenant and
nine naval gunners. is missing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
FEATURES To BE
GREAT POINTS At
SIS. CONVENTION

Among special features at the State
Sunday School convention, which will
be held in Savannah, May Sth, 9th and
18Th, will be county Sunday schoo!
officers supper and conference; an
ADULT Bible class parade. special mu-
= sic; an exhibit of modern Sunday
schools books, helps and equipment:
two afternoons of the convention given
over to departmental conferences; one
afternoon, the convention goes on a
special train to Tybee Beach.
The county Sunday school officers
supper and conference is to be held a.
the First Baptist church Tuesday night,
May Sth, when the county presidents,
county secretaries and divisions presi-
dents, county secretaries and division
presidents from all parts of the state
will have supper together, after which
they will discuss their county affairs.
how to hold county conventions and di-
vision conventions, etc.
The adult Bible class parade We'd
nesday night from Z to SIS O'Clock is
being featured and fully one thousand
men from the Sunday schools are ex-
pected to be in line Many of these
will carry placards, banners, flags. etc.
T., +ho - ~ orrco,, caeciOnc 81 hoe hepn
arranged for the convention to break
up into conferences. The Sunday
school teachers and officers who work
with Pupils from thirteen to twenty
will be in one building, those who work
with children from birth to thirteen
viii be in another building, and those
who work with pupils over twenty will
be in another building. The pastors,
superintendents and secretaries will
be in still another church. These four
conferences on the various phases OF
Sunday school work held at the same
time make it possible for all Sunday
school workers to get just what they
want.
That all delegates might enjoy a
stroll on the beach and spend couple
OF hours in recreation, it las been ar
ranged for special train to take the
convention to the beach on the last
afternoon, so they will be refreshed
and ready for the final climax ses-
sion.
The music of the convention will be
in charge of Prof E. o. Excel, of Chi
cago. assisted by his pianist, Prof. Err
win. Both of these men are of ma
tional reputation. 1t has also been ar
ranged for the celebrated Rome Meth
odist Quartette" to render several
number at the convention.
There will be an exhibit Of some of
the most modern Sunday school equip
ment and supplies from publishers,
as well as books on sale for the con-
yenience of any of the delegates who
wish to secure them.
All Sunday schools of the state are
asked to elect three delegates, be-
sides pastor and superintendent All
delegates will pay dollar registration
fee, and then be given a package con-
tanning song book, note book, pro
cram. badge and other things neces-
sary to make them enjoy their stay in
savannah. Then they are assigned
homes where they are given free lodg-
ing and breakfast, the other two meals
they get at restaurants downtown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
HUGE AMOUNTS FOR
ARMY AND THE NAVY

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 3d.
Appropriations totalling S2,699,O00, 900
to cover urgent deficiencies in the
army and navy departments, were in
cluded in the house bill favorably re.
! orted by the appropriations commit
tee today. This appropriation is about
$3.50 900, 900 less than army and navy
department authorities recommended
il special reports sent to congress fol-
Lowing the declaration of a state of
var with Germany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
STATESBORO CASE
HAS BEEN SETTLED

STATESBORO, Ca, April 30.-In the
Superior court. with Judge Harde-
man on the bench, Paul Simmons, who
several months ago shot and danger
ously wounded Heyes E. McNiath, plead
guilty to the commission of a misde-
meanor, and was fined $1,000. The
fine was paid
This writes the final chapter in a
case that has stirred all of States.
boro and Bulloch county. McMath was
shot while in the lobby of a hotel
For a time it was believed McMath
would die of his wounds, but he recov-
cred and entered suit against Rafe
Simmons and the others for $4,000.
Recently, movement was started to
settle all the differences of the parties
concerned out of court, and this has
been done. 1t is understood McMath
has been paid $4,000 damages by the
Simmons family, and the civil suit has
been withdrawn. He also consented to
having the charge against Paul Sim
mons reduced to misdemeanor.
During the negotiations, which have
gone over a period of several weeks,
AIcMath has been represented by H. B.
Stran6e and j. r. Roach as his attor-
neys. There were large number of
attorneys representing the Simmons
trio. F. TsLanier being leading coun-
sci for that side.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
FIFTY-FIFTY WEATHER
PREDICTED FOR SOUTHEAST

ATLANTA, Ca, April 3O.-The
weekly weather bureau forecast for the
South Atlantic and East Gulf states
for the week ending April 5th. indi-
Gates frequent showers will occur the
first half of the week, and the latter
half will be fair. Cooler weather will
prevail during the first part of the
week and the temperatures will be be-
low the seasonal normal thereafter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
THOUSANDS ARE
URGED DTOATTEND.
BIC CONFERENCE

Thousands of personal invitations
are being sent out to farmers and bust
ness men in this section of the state
to attend conference to be held tn
Americus on Wednesday morning, at
10 o'clock at the courthouse District
Agent j. G. Oliver and County Demon
strator W. ]. Boyett are busy in send
iEg out literature and invitations to
the meeting.
The call for the farmer is greater
than the call to arms, and the work
is being urged everywhere.
DR.. A. M. Soule, president of the
State College of Agriculture, will be a
prominent speaker, and he is noted
authority on agricultural questions.
Clifford Pinchot, national leader
and well known in the affairs of the
nation, will be one of the speakers at
the meeting Wednesday The an
nOuncement was made this morning
by Secretary p A Fenimore of the
Chamber of Commerce. His career as
national official with the forestry de-
partment of the government is well
known, and his coming here to speak
on this occasion as a patriotic call for
the government gives promise Of great
interest. 1t is likely that Commis-
si5ner Brown, and assistant Commits
sioner Grower will forego their ad-
dresses to give more time to Mr.. Pin
shot.
Among the other speakers will be
Commissioner of Agriculture J. J.
Brown and assistant Commissioner OF
Agriculture Ben L. Grower.
An interesting article by Bradford
Knapp, well known authority. is be
ing sent to the farmers, together with
the following notice of the meeting:
War exists. Food is needed as the
first essential. Not the presidents
words Upon the farmers of this
country. therefore, in large measure.
rests the fate of the war and the fate
of the nations. The variety of their
crops will be the visible measure of
their comprehension of their national
duty This is the call to the hoe A
conference has been called for We'd
nesday, May End, at 10 o'clock a. M, at
lie courthouse in Americus. This call
has been made in accordance with the
national plans for food production and
conservation. The principal speakers
for the occasion will be Dr. Andrew NJ
Soule, president of the State College of
Agriculture, and either Hon. J. J.
Brown, commissioner of agriculture.
or Hon. Ben l.. Groover, his assistant.
Come and bring others with you. This
means bankers, supply merchants and
other business men, farmers, profess
sional men, ladies, children and any
and all others concerned. Come
-. G.. OLIVER,
District Agent"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
MONTHS REVIVAL
BEGINS IN THE CITY

The revival meeting of First Meth
cdist church and the Lee Street Metho-
dist church began yesterday at First
Methodist church, and gives promise
Of proving very successful.
Rev. Arthur Moore, who will preach
and Pianist C. D. Kidder. arrived this
afternoon, and the meeting win con-
.inue for one month, closing May goth.
O. W. Stapleton has charge of the
rcusic and is already in the city.
The platform in the church has been
erected, and it is expected that large
chorus will be gathered to sing during
the meetings.
Rev. Paul w. Ellis and Rev. George
NJ. Acree. the pastors of the churches
viii assist with the work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
SMITHyILLE CHATAUQUA
OPERATION THIS WEEK

The chautauqua arranged by Smith
vile people is in progress there this
week, with an excellent program ar
ranged for today There are quite a
number of people from Americus and
.Leesburg attending the feast, among
these being E. ]. McMath. Sumter
county's superintendent of education.
who is on the program for talk, and
his brother, DR.. J. F. McMath.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
STRIKE AT CHICAGO
RESULTS IN BREAD FAMINI.

CHICAGO, April 30-A bread famine
in many sections, accompanied by riot
irg in the ghetto district of Chicago,
marked the Inauguration of a bakers
strike here today. Hundreds of strike
sympathizers joined in rioting and
spoiled hundreds of Ioaves of bread be-
fore police interfered
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
IRISH MATTER NOW
UP TO MR.BALFOUR

LONDON. April 30.-In statement
given to the Associated Press CORES
pondent today. respecting the Irish sit
uation, Lord Northcliffe said the hap
piness of Ireland lies entirely in the
british mission in the United States.
northcliffe said the difference between
the two Irish parties here are so slight
Balfour's influence can settle these
without difficulty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
CAMP SUMTER TO
MEET ON TUESDAY

Camp Sumter of United Confederate
Veterans, will meet Tuesday morninG
at 10 o'clock at their regular monthly
meeting. This announcement has been
made by Commander H. #. Davenport
The meeting is important because the
final plans for attending the reunion in
Washington are to be made. The veter-
ans are urged to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
MAY FESTIVAL To
BE EVENT TUESDAY

On tomorrow morning at o'clock
the students of the Furlow Grammar
school will present their May Festival
which has been arranged under the di-
rections of Miss Lena Hardy.
The festival will be presented on
the lawn in front of the school, well
adapted for this feature. 1t will in
clude tableaux, folk dances. choruses
and many events of interest
The public generally is cordially in
v;ted 20 witness these events.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
JOHN INGRAM, AGED NEGRO,
DIED ON MITCHELL PLACE

John Ingram, an aged negro man,
died on the W. e. Mitchell place, sew
eral miles from the city Sunday night.
Ingram was a good and faithful old
man and had many friends who will
regret to learn of his death
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
COMMISSIONERS HOLD
A sH0Ry MEETING

A special meeting o ftSIe county COM
.missioners was held sbday at which
they selected W. E. KIM hington as roai
tax collector, to fill facancy. Other
questions of interest taken up were de-
ferred until the regular meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
REV. MOORE OPENS
MEETING TONIGHT

Rev. Arthur l.. Moore, who was to
begin the revival services here at
First Methodist church Sunday, did
not arrive, owing to the fact that he
had not finished with his work at
1homasyille. He will arrive today in
time to open the meeting tonight, it is
stated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
Vacuum Had Crew OF Thirty-Four.

NEW YORK. April 30.-The oil tank
er Vacuum, commanded by Captain
S. S. Harris, of New York, left
here March 30th for Bierkenhed, Eng,
and carried a crew of thirty-four, in
Guiding fifteen Americans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
.BRAZIL ISSUES A
NEUTRAL WARMING

BUENOS AYRES, Argentine April
government OF Bra
zil has issued a proclamation of neu-
trality in the war between the United
States and Germany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-30
CREEK KING QUITS
SAYS one RUM0R

LONDON, April 30.-A Rome dis
patch late this afternoon says report
that King Constantine of Greece has
abdicated has been confirmed from
neutral source.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-20
immigration Agent
Helping This Section

Chas. G.. Connolly, president OF the
statewide immigration movement is
again in Ike city aft. $ .n,i'ns
good part of last week speaking in the
outlying districts of the county,
spreading the gospel of immigration,
preaching to the people on the great
est need of North Dakota. Mr. Con-
nelly spoke as a recent meeting of the
Valley City Commercial club Ind Cen
WINGED many of our hard headed bus
mess men men that they had been
asleep at the switch and overlooking
one of our greatest problems. Mr..
Connolly has made life study If tbs
problem and comes to the people with
we'll developed plan Of action. He
is a fcrceful speaker, bubbling'. over
with enthusiasm and his earnest ap-
peal reaches the hearts of his hearers.
Smaller farms with intensive farming
he claims VII make North Dakota
one of the greatest states of the Union.
Populate the rural districts and the
centers will take care Of thems elves.
His extreme confidence in his pro-
ganda reaches his aud ence and our
most skeptical went away filled with
the spirit an dare putting their Shout,
ders to tho wheel to help push this
great work along. Mr.. Connolly is
well to do farmer from the northern
part OF the state, he is doing this work
without compensation but feels it his
duty to arouse the people of the state
of their great need and outlines plan
by which this great work can be &C
complished. He has message for
every farmer and business man in the
state, and the people should avail
themselves of the opportunity to hear
this earnest worker 1t is hoped the
local organ:zat on may be able to in.
duce Mr. Connolly to help another
meeting in Valley City some time dur
ing the cary spring.