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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-11-22
ORE HERE Is RICH
So Mining Experts Report
Renewed Activity in
Mansfield District

ly high grade is the opinion for
med by mining experts, who
have had samples from this dis
trict assayed during the | lst few
weeks. Samples $ taken from
the shaft in the Ward lease
show an average assay of 36%
. according to the reports made
In the famed Picher district WI
understand 1914 is considered
good and 3M ore is protitab:y
mined at Joplin. These ia is
and many more We're brought
out Friday at a meeting at thu
G. a. r. Hal, presided over by
Mayor +. Fl. Riley.
Among the speakers were J.
5 tIavenS OF Buffalo, N. Y. and
C. a Storm of Springfield.
These gentlemen are connected
with the Mansfield Mining and
Dew lopment Co, a $500, 10000
corporation, which has opened
AN office at 532 Landers Building
Springfield. They have SELECT
ed a site for the location of ttleir
first drill in tbs district. This
drill has been shipped from
Sparta, Wis and is expected
daily. j. R.Sandage, g,ounJ man
of the company, in company
with Messrs. HavenS and Stnrm
have been he, t this Week look
ing over the grounds. Mr.Sum.
mers of Kansas City it is annon.
need will speak at the e, A. Il.
Hall Friday night Of this week
j. Sharp Of O imuige ',Okla., i,
who in company with TT. Beelel
and Waiter Steph, also of Okmul'
gee, who are leasing Il large &C
rease of land in this district, al
80 addressed the meeting.
\. Y. Friend, a pioneer mining
man in the recent mining devel
opments here, also made q fe"
. remarks, also W B. Hitchcock.
That there is abundance Of eX
cellenl ore her. seems to be the
90 ,sensus Of opinion, jack being
espccia ~ IN cvidenc",in addition
to lead, Z nc and other ores.
No less than five experts are
said to have been looking over
.plle Ii; Ii here, all ,eporting tin,
prospects.
Ire companies now in Tho
tield say it is their intention t
pu, several drills in operation
ana 20 al.er the one in earnest
and il they find what they expec
to pnt in mills.
One mill has already been pu
in at the Red Bird m!ne. W.:R
OVERLY of Seymou has purchas
ed A. I. Friends interest in thu
Red Bird and is now genera
superintendent Of the mine.
Mr.. Friend is still interested
in the mines here, however, hav
ing a large a:reaga Of mining
land leased. He is also interest
ed IN the Quapaw field.
MesdameS tlavens and AM
Storm we're also here this weel
Clark II, Bryan and Dr.. NJ
Ryan of Okmulgee, Okla wer
here also this week looking owe
the mines.
G. W. Freeman is now interes
r ed in the Berry mines.
The Seymour Citizen says K
e. Chaftin and j. w. Simmon
have bought the Cedar Gap mir
I ing Co. interests including til
Ipock mines, and will develOI
the leases FROM which muc
good ore has been taken, Sc,
!, eral tons, are on the ground read
! for milling.
The Winona Democrat say
there is much activity aroun
Fremont, whore the Mid-Conti
pent Iron Co. has bought 23,OO
e acres of land and leased frol
a others aud is preparing to erct
the second largest smeltiI
works in the country. Five hu,
dred car loads of material for il
, construction are awaiting til
completion Of a spur railroad.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-11-22

Thursday. Nov. %, will he
Thanksgiving day,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
Speeding In Preparations.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 8.-Ofh-
cials here believe the commission of
an overt act by Germany is only q
question of time, in view of the de-
struction of the liner California during
yesterday, the effect of this impress
ion being to quicken preparations for
every eventuality. In official circles
this afternoon there is little on the
surface, to indicate the tension at
which government agencies continue
working to complete a scheme of de-
fense previously agreed upon, but It
ie known that every effort is being ex-
erted to complete such preparations
at the earlier possible hour.
Spain and the other neutrals today
formally declined to accept President
Wilson's suggestion that these nations
break relations with Germany. All Of
them, however, have entered vigorous
protests at Berlin against Germany's
unrestricted submarine warfare. That
Holland is growing restless under the
restrictions imposed upon that coun
try's commerce is illustrated both in
the emphatic language of the Neither
lands protest to Germany, and conf
Dental dispatches stating the Ameri-
can legation at The Hague has heen
notified that the government of Hol-
land has opened negotiations with
Great Britain looking to a reduction Of
the extent of the Entente North Sea
mine field.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
|. & \. WILL DROP
PARALLEL|NG PLAN

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. S.-Regardless
OF the decision of the Supreme court
of Georgia on the constitutionality of
the act prohibiting a parallel Of the
Western & Atlantic railroad, which
decision is momentarily expected, the
Louisville G. Nashville railroad will
probably make no further attempts to
build a parallel line, IN view Of the
fact that the Nashville, Chattanooga
g. st. Louis railroad, subsidiary of
the Louisville & Nashville, has just
closed a new lease for the Western
& Atlantic railroad for a term of
lifly years.
Firm handling of the parallel men
ace by John Nj. Slaton, when he was
governor in the spring of 1915, un-
Goubtedly saved the Western & At
lantic. The Louisville & Nashville ap-
Piled for a charter for a parallel line.
The secretary of state could not re-
fuse to grant it, except on his nerve,
which he did for a few days. Gov
e3nor sIaton notified the Louisville &
Nashville that unless they withdrew
their application, he would immediate
ly call the legislature in extraordin-
ary session to pass an anti-parallel-
ing act. The application was with
irawn The legislature at the regu-
lar session passed the act, which was
attacked by the Louisville & Nash
Vile in the courts. But meanwhile
he legislature also created commits
3ion to lease the road and the lease
,as now been agreed upon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
KAISER HOLDS GERARD, CONSULS
and AMERICAN SAILORS until
SAFETY OF Won BERNSTORFF AND
GERMAN SHIPS PROVIDED HERE
MUCH BUSINESS IS
SHOWN IN THE SOUTH

COLUMBUS, Ca, Feb. S.-The In
dustrial Index says in it's issue for
this week:
More than $1,0OO0OO day was the
rate Of gain in the January clearings
Of banks of Atlanta, Ga, as compared
with the corresponding month Of last
year
"A contract has been awarded FOR
the erection at Sarasota, Fla, of a no.
tel to cost $1,3OO,OOO. Site soon will
be cleared for the erection Of $780,
O00 hotel building near Augusta, Ca,
and plans are being formulated for the
erection at Palm Beach, Fla, of a
100000 hotel building.
More companies are being formed
for the development of graphite depos-
its in Alabama sections.
"A total of seventeen corporations
were organized during the week, with
minimum capital stocks aggregating
S667 ,OOo
These are some of the evidences Of
activity and prosperity in the South
east, as shown in reports for the week
just ended"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
Excitement Mt London.

LONDON, Feb. S.-The Copenhagen
despatch reporting that Ambassador
Gerard and all other Americans in
that country are being held as hos
tages by Germany eclipsed all other
war news today, much excitement at
I. .nding publication of the news re
port this afternoon
II is believed here that 10 insuper-
able objections will be interposed by
the Entente Allies to granting of safe
ITcIduct to the returning ambassador
and the members of his suite. but 1t
l. unlikely any large number of Ger
mans will be accorded such courtesy
Members of the crews of interned war
sl,iDs or merchant vessels, 1t is eX-
plained. are not entitled by reason OF
dinlomatic usage to cafe conduct en-
r,uta home. where they would at once
take their places in the army, and 1t
:. therefore unlikely that Great Brit
oin and its allies will consent to the
fraa return of any Germans other
than those actually engaged in dlpio-
o+io opd consular service IN the Unit
Oh states at the time relations be-
,ween the Berlin and Washington gov
e-umeuts were severed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
Gerard Advises Copenhagen.

LONDON, Feb. S.-A Copenhagen
news despatch today quotes the news
paper Politken, published in the
Swedish capital, as saying the German
government has determined to require
guarantees of the Washington admin
istration that not only former Ambas-
sador Won Bernstorff, but also all Of
tie men taken from German ships in
American ports, will be permitted to
leave the United States before allow
ing Ambassador Gerard and other
Americans in that country to depart
from Germany. The newspaper says
il story is based on information trans
mitted by Ambassador Gerard to the
American legation at Copenhagen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
Two Tornedoes Fired at Liner.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. S.-Con
sui Frost, at Queenstown, has cablea
the state department that the British
passenger liner California had been
tcrpedoed without warning off the
Irish coast, and that the one Ameri-
can known to have been on board,
was saved. Some of the passengers
and crew still are missing including
two women and several children.
The captain of the California was
quoted as saying the submarine did
not hail or give any warning before
firing two torpedoes from distance
Of 300 yards, and sending the vessel
down.
The American survivor was John A
Lee, of Montgomery, Ala, who is sup
POSED to have been member of the.
crew
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
SIXTY SHIPS IS
TOLL FOR J.
BOATS IN
ZONE

NEW YORK, Feb. S.-Sixty ships
lave been sunk either by submarines
or striking floating mines since the
rev German program of ruthless sea
warfare became effective February 1,
according to statistics compiled from
reliable information received here up
to noon today. With fifteen ships lost
since Tuesday, the total tonnage de-
stroyed already reaches the tremen-
dous total of nearly one hundred and
twenty thousand tons.
The Housatonic is the only Amer
ican ship reported sunk since the in
auguration of the program, and in this
Instance adequate warning was given
the recognized principles of interna-
tlonal law being complied with by the
attacking submarine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. Sat
the state department this afternoon it
was stated word had been received
from French admiralty authorities
granting safe conduct to Germany for
Count Won Bernstorff and the mem
bers of his suite, and that similar
action by the British is awaited. The
French safe conduct assurance was
transmitted through the French en-
bassy here.
Secretary Lansing and other Off
cials here are apparently inclined to
minimize the Importance of the deten-
tlon of Ambassador Gerard in Berlin,
because the existing situation is be-
lieved to have arisen largely by reason
of a Misunderstanding and will soon
be Strengthened out. 1t is said today
that sensational reports are current
in Germany to the effect that all Ger
man ships in United states ports have
been confiscated and their crews seized
and imprisoned. Because of these re-
ports and the absence of official infor-
nation of any kind, German officials
detained the American ambassador and
other Americans, until authentic and
accurate. information regarding the
status of these ships and their German
crews reaches Berlin.
1t is stated authoritatiyely this af-
ternoon that Ambassador Gerard re-
mains at Berlin and is not at Berne,
Switzerland. as was believed to be pos
sible yesterday, and that he is being
accorded such courtesies as are usual
under the circumstances.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
ID. BROWN NAMED
FOR PRICE VACANCY

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. S.-Governor
Harris last night about 10 o'clock an
rounced the appointment of j. j.
Brown as commissioner of agriculture
to fill the unexpired term of ]. d.
Price from February 18th, following
the resignation of Mr.. Price, rendered
during the day.
In announcing the appointment. the
governor said he had carefully gone
over all the recommendations and pc
titions of applicants and their friends,
and had decided, after del1beration, to
appoint the man whom the people
have elected TO be commissioner OF
agriculture He said he did not feel
he should compliment some man with
appointment to the short term when
the people have already shown whom
they want for the Office.
Mr.. Browns appointment has been
expected for some weeks, the only
question being when Mr.. Prices resig-
nation would be filed.
Cliff Clay, of Americus, was urged
by Commissioner Price and many
strong friends for the appointment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
WOMAN REFUSES TO
TESTIFY IN OPEN

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. S.-Mrs.
Ruth Thomason Visconti, who is al
legged to have told Thomas W. Lawson
that Secretary Joseph Tumulty prof
tied by the sensational leak" in con-
nection with President Wilson's fam
oGs peace note, today declined to testi-
~ before the house rules committee
in open session. Declining to give evil
dence. Mrs. Visconti declared she did
so on her constitutional rights"
Later, however, the woman swore
her informant was nobody officially, "
and gave the name of her alleged in
fCrmant in confidence to the members
Of the committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
16I Saved; Al Missing.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. S.-Lat-
est reports concerning the destruction
Of the California received at the state
department today came from Consul
Frost, at Queenstown, who puts the
number of survivors at 161, with Al
of those on board still missing. Con-
sui Frost's report says the ship was
torpedoed without warning Wednes-
day. Another cable from the consul
says the British ship Everstone was
also destroyed without warning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
TWO FEATURES At THE
METHODIST SCHOOL

Two special features will be among
the musical program by the Muecke's
orchestra, of Macon, at the First Meth
odist Church Sunday School next
Sunday morning. These special selec-
tions will be rendered by Miss Ethel
Burke. piano; Miss Ruth Burke. violin.
and Ray Parker, violin.
The Methodist are planning many
other things for the program of
their "GO-to-Sunday School Day"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
ONE KILLED IN DUEL
At GAINESVILLE, CA.

GAINESVILLE, Ga, Feb. 81. H.
Martin, president of the Farmers and
Merchants bank here, was instantly
killed and ]. A. Webb, former cashier
of the institution. probably fatally
wounded during a pistol duel fought
BY the two men in the heart af
Cainesville's business district today.
The difficulty started in Webb's store,
where Martin called to see his former
cashier, both men drawing their wea-
pons after brief dispute. The kill
ing is said to have grown out of busi-
ness difficulties involving Webb's con
nection with the bank, and other rea-
sons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
DELEGATES NAMED
FOR STATE: MEET

j. M. Tobin, H. B. Allen, Stephen
Pace and Nat LeMaster are the four
delegates of Americas Camp, No. 2O2,
Woodmen of the World. for the state
meeting to be held here on March 18th
and 18th. The alternates; are c. j.
Williams. D H. Bradley, W. w. Nc
Neill and G. M. Mragg.
Elaborate plans are being made for
the state meeting. Mrs. Minnie Vann
Murrah, state manager of the Wood
men of the World, was present at the
camp last night and offered the SER
vices of the auxiliary in the prepara-
tions for the meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
FRIDAY To MARK
LAST DAY OF THE
TRAIN

When the fourth day of the stay of
the exhibit train of the Georgia State
College of Agriculture is completed
here Friday, the train will leave for a
visit to GAINESVILLE. The meetings
have been very successful at the Third
District A & M. College marked by
good attendance although the weather
has been threatening at times.
Friday will mark the big days Of
Home Economic work, and the ladies
CT Sumter and adjoining counties are
cordially invited to attend the sessions
for the day.
The program carried through today
Is:
Thursday, Feb. s, 10 A. M.
Lecture, THE Management of the
Dairy Herd" by Prof. W. H. Howell.
Lecture, Livestock the Backbone Of
Diversified Farming" by Prof Milton
p. Jarnigan, Professor of Animal
Husbandry.
Lecture, Common Diseases of Farm
Animals" by Or. W. NJ. Burson, Pro
fessor of Veterinary Medicine.
Afternoon Session.
Livestock Inspection, conducted by
Prof. Milton P. Jarnigan.
Dairy Demonstration, for Women;
Butter Making, by Prof w. H. Howell.
Clinic by DR.. W. N. Burson.
Lecture (llustrated), Beef Produc-
tion in Georgia" by Prof NJ. P. jar
ragin.
The plan of the work for Friday,
tie closing day of the workers stay
here, is:
Friday, Feb. 8, 10 A. nj.
Lecture, Poultry Production" by
Prof. VIM. S. Dilts, Professor of Poul-
try Husbandry.
Lecture. Girls Club Work" by Mrs.
Bessie S. Wood.
Address, Farm Demonstration
Work" by ". F. Whatley, District
Agent.
Lecture, Hog Raising" by Prof.
Harry Brown.
Lecture, Marketing Farm Prod
ucts," by Prof. NJ. C. Gay, Field Agent
in Marketing.
Afternoon Session.
Stock Judging, conducted by Prof.
Harry Brown.
Home Economics Demonstration for
women and club members, by Mrs.
Bessie Stanley Wood.
Poultry Inspection and Demonstra-
tiOn by Prof. VIM. S. Dilts.
Evening Session.
Lecture (illustrated Breeds of
goultry," by Prof w. s. Dilts.
Lecture Cllustrated) Home Labor
Saving Devices" by Mrs. Bessie S.
Wood
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
GER ARD HAS ADVISED
COPENHAGEN OF EVENT
German Shipsin American Ports Must
Be Safe Before Gerard Can
Leave GERMANY

are received that former Ambassador
Won Bernstorf, German consuls now
in the United States, and all of the
men now Oh German ships in United
States ports will be accorded peace
full departure and safe conduct to
German port:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
TWO AMERICAN BOATS
ARE ON HIGH SEAS

NEW YORK, Feb. S.-Nine Entente
passenger liners, two American and
one. Dutch passenger vessels are on
tie high seas today, plying between
New York and Europe. All of these
except the two American ships and
the Dutch vessel are bound eastward
and now within the danger zone as
outlined in the German declaration of
ruthless submarine warfare.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08

, AFTERNOON TEA ABOLISHED
BY BUENOS AYRES OFFICIAL

\ BUENOS AYRES, Feb. S--Min- 4
= lister of Public Works Torello has 4
4 abolished the afternoon tea in his 4
\ department. He figures that he 4
\ will save the time of the en-
= ployees to value he can hard
\ ly estimate. The tea and its ad- 4
y iuncts used to cost about $751; 4
y 500 annually.
\ \ \ = \ \ y \ \ = \
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
SENATOR WANTS To
KNOW LIMITATIONS

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. S.-Sena-
tor McCumber today introduced reso-
luton in the senate asking the admin
istration to submit it's views on limi-
taions on the use of submarines as an
instrument of warfare between bellig-
erents. The resolution was not acted
upon, being laid on the table without
debate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
CAPTURE
TRENCHES OF GERMANS

NEW YORK, Feb. S.-(Compiled by
The Associated Press from European
cables during the day)-Heavy Rus
sian attacks resulted in the capture
today of German first line trenches,
near Kirlibada, in the Carpathians, ac-
cording to the Petrograd war ONCE.
The statement adds that German coun-
ter attacks were repulsed. the adavnce
being steadfastly maintained.
French airmen have bombarded the
towns of Lahp and Mariakerke, in
German, but the extent of damage in
ficted is not stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
SINKING Of THE
CALIFORNIA
NOT OVERT
ACT

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. S.--OR
the basis of reports received at the
state department up to this hour, it
is stated automatically that the de-
struction of the British liner CaIifor
mia, and other ships sunk by German.
submarines during yesterday, is not
construed by the Wilson administra-
tion as an overt act" such as would
lead to war with Germany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
FORD INJURIES HORSE on
COTTON AVENUE LAST NIGHT

A Ford car driven by E. Melton col
lided with a horse and buggy of o. A
Adams, a Sumter county farmer, last
night on Cotton avenue. The accidenk
badly injured the horse. Reckless
driving was charged against Melton by
Oneers Rigsby and Lowrey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
Ii. -
'A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS
DREAM HERE TONIGHT

The students of the Third District a.
& NJ. college will again present "A
Midsummer Nights Dream" at the
Cpera House tonight The first pre-
sentation was accorded much praise.
hut because of the extreme cold pre-
vailing the attendance was not large.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
SENATE BACKS Up
WILSON s BREAK
WITH THE KAISER

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. S.-Pres-
ident Wilson'S severance of diplomatic
relations with Germany was approved
formally late yesterday by the sem
ate.
By a vote of 7S to s. the senate ex-
pressed confidence in the president s
course, adopting resolution submit
ted by Chairman Stone of the foreign
relations committee, endorsing the
withdrawal of American Ambassador
Gerard from Berlin and the giving to
German Ambassador Bernstorff his
passports.
Senators who voted against the res
olution were:
Democrats-Kirby, of Arkansas, and
vardaman, of Mississippi.
Republicans-Gronna, of North Da-
kota; Works, of California, and La
Toilette, of Wisconsin.
Five hours of debate preceded the
vote, but the only active opposition
came from the five senator's who stood
out against the resolution when the
roll was called. The ranking republi-
can leaders joined the democrats in
declaring their whole-hearted support
of the president.
Text of Resolution.
The text of the resolution follows:
Whereas. the president has,. for
the reasons stated in his address
delivered to the congress in joint
session on Feb. 8, 1917, severad
diplomatic relations with the i'm
perial German government by the
recall of the American ambassa-
dor at Berlin and by handing his
passports to the German ambas-
sador at Washington, and,
Whereas, Notwithstanding hits
severance of diplomatic inter
course, the president has express
ed his desire to avoid conflict
with the imperial German govern
ment; and
Whereas, the president declar-
ed in this said address that if, in
his Judgment. an occasion should
arise for further action in the
premises on the part of the gov
ernment of the United States, he
would submit the matter to the
congress and ask the authority of
congress to use such measures as
he might deem necessary for pro-
lection of American seamen and
people in the prosecution of their
peaceful and legitimate errands on
the high seas; Therefore, be it,
Resolved by the senate, That
the senate approves the action
taken by the president as set
forth in his address delivered be-
fore the joint session of congress
as stated above"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
First RepOrts Received.

WASHINGTON, D. c., FEB. SIT
yae learned early today that not only
.aobassador Gerard, but all American
aonsr,s in Germany, and the Ameri-
oa,, sailors brought in aboard the
rive ship Yarrowdale, are being de-
,e;nod in that country until assurances
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-08
No Warning Given by Submarine.

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-Oficial ad--
vices received in New York early to-
day confirm previous information that
the British Anchor liner California
was sunk without warning. Thirteen
of the passengers, none of whom are
Americans, are still missing, and be-
l;eved to have been drowned.