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Mems Fine RainCOatS
Before bad weather in you should buy your rain
We offer special price for this month of 24S for best
coats Come in and let US show you this coat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
LIBERALS DENY ANY
REBELLION Stroke

HAVANA, Feb. 20.-The parlia-
mentary committee of the Liberal par
ty today adopted resolution declar-
ing it does not desire to establish a
government in opposition to the Cuban
constitution, but only to see that cleo
tions are held under legal constitu-
tional guarantees and without vio-
lence. The adoption of the resolu-
ton, probably, was occasioned by the
attitude of the United States that any
government set up in Cuba through
revolutionary process would not be
recognized by Washington authorities
and the determination of the Wilson
administration to assist President
Menocal in maintaining constitutional
government throughout the island.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
DIVING VENUS MAKES FREE
OFFER DURING WRONG SEASAN

ATLANTA, Ga. Feb. 20-A diving
Venus performing at one of the At
lanta vaudeville theatres this week
who announced that she would be glad
to give Atlanta girls free lessons in
the gentle mermaid's art and the
fsncy stunts of Annette Kellerman, ct
cetera, hasn't been overwhelmed with
responses from the city's younger set
If she were here in the middle of the
summer season when scores of girls
were frolicing in the lakes every ar
ternoon she would probably organize
large and enthusiastic class, but Al
Ianta girls are not so anxious to be-
ccme mermaids that they will run the
risk of pneumonia by plunging into
cold water at this season of the year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
MUSCOGEE CASES
co OVER UNTIL
A FUTURE TIME.

The cases of special presentments in
the Muscogee Superior court. charg-
ing adultery to E. L. Foster, the detec-
tive in the Wade case, and Mrs. Year
tie Howell, the star witness in the
case, have been continued for the pres
ent term of court, and it is very proba-
BILE that they will be taken up in May
by the court at Columbus.
The Columbus Enquirer fur
nishes the Times-Recorder with the
following story today:
The trial of Mrs. Yeartie Howell
star witness in the Wade murder
cases in Americus, and Detective Z.
L. Foster, chief detective in these
cases, has been continued for the
term, according to statement made
yesterday by Solicitor General Frank
Mclaughlin.
The Chattahoochee circuit solicitor
general stated to representative of
the Enquirer-Sun that he had ar
rived at the decision to continue the
trial of these defendants, who are
charged with adultery, for the Feb
ruary term of the Superior court, fol-
lowing conference with Judge Frank
u. Foley, attorney for-the defense.
Judge ]. A Hixon, of Americus. is
also to defend the main characters
in the Wade murder cases. A long
distance talk was had with the
Americus attorney by Judge Foley
before he held a conference with Sol
icitor General Mclaughlin.
Judge Hixon is the leading coun-
sci for the state in the cases against
those indicted bys the Sumter county
grand jury for the murder of Walter
Wade. August 18th last.
Much interest has been manifested
throughout the state regarding the
last feature of the famous cases. 1t
is probable that Mrs. Howell and De-
tective Foster will be arraigned dur
ing the May term of the Superior
court.
Reports from Griffin are to the ef-
feet that Mrs. Howell has returned
TO that city under the surveillance
of another detective and the two are
in the same apartments in which the
arrests were made by Deputy Sheriff
Beahn Saturday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
NEW YORK WOMEN
CRYING FOR BREAD

NEW YORK, Feb. Hundreds of
women from the city's tenement dis
tricts, some of them with young ba-
bies clasped to their breasts, and all
screaming, We want bread" stormed
the city hall here today, demanding
to see Mayor Mitchell in order to pro-
test against the high cost of food.
Police reserves were rushed to the
scene to restore order, but the women
were insistent, and their leader, Mrs.
Ida Harris, president of the Mothers
Vigilant League. and three others
prominent in the movement were per-
mitted to remain and see the mayor.
The others then dispersed.
The visit of the women to the city
hall was the outcome of food riots in
three districts scattered about the city
yesterday, during which food peddlers'
carts were overturned and several of
them burned by indignant women. The
women became incensed, they said be-
cause of the high cost of potatoes and
onions. both vegetables being consum-
ed in large quantities by the workers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
FIRST AMERICAN SHIP
TO BRAVE GERMAN BLOCK
ADE DUE THERE TODAY

NEW YORK, Feb. 20-The steamer
Orlean, the first American ship carry
ing contraband to brave the German
blockade since the break in German
American relations, which sailed from
this port February 18th is due in the
submarine zone on her way to Bor-
deaux today.
The Orleans is 5000 ton freight
steamer laden with contraband for the
French government. Whether news
will come today that she has been
sunk without warning by the Germans
remains to be seen. The Orlean sailed
unarmed, unstriped, flying the Ameri-
can flag and owned officered and most
ly operated by Americans.
The Orlean is owned by the Oriental
Navigation company of II Battery
Place, New York, and it is her first
trip under American registry Should
this boat be sunk without warning by
a submarine commander it might bring
to a sharp climax the strained situation
between Germany and the United
States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
SHR|NERS To BE
IN GREAT SHAPE
FOR CEREMONIAL

It's big time they're planning.
Shriners from Americus and vicinity
intend to join in one big trip to and
from Valdosta on Thursday, February
END, which, by-the-way, is Washing
tons birthday. The Shriners are plan
ning the visit to Lowndes county to
attend the ceremonial of Alec Temple.
OF Savannah, of which this sections
forms an important part.
Valdosta is planning with all their
might to make to a great occasion.
One announcement carries with it that
great, big, live bears will eat honey
from the feet of the neophytes who
go to that South Georgia country to
try the hot sands.
In special Pullman car Wednes-
day night the Americas Shriners and
candidates will leave over the Cen
tral of Georgia railway, attached to
the Seminole Limited This gathering
will arrive in Americas on Friday.
over the Seaboard Air Line at 10
O'Clock in the morning, in the same
Pullman-it is hoped The special
Pullman car will be placed at the
Central depot ON Wednesday evening
at 8 O'clock
Besides the red fez, and the brilliant
tie for the Valdosta fete, the Shriners
will carry along their dress suit out
tits-and with becoming grace and
curious dignity they expect to enjoy
the entire stay in Valdosta, set apart
in honor of the Shriners and, incident
ally, as the birthday of the Father of
the Country"
Ambassador Sam r. Heys. of this
city, will be prominent Shriner to
attend, and the others who have signi-
fed their intentions of going are: F.
J. Payne, w. E. Taylor, B. j. Harri-
son, l.. e. Woods, Rees H. Horton, J.
Z. Hightower, w. H. Brown, Griff Ed
ridge, Lawson d. Stapleton, e. L.
Murray, j. p. Raiford, H. B. Mash
burn, Lee Hudson, Cloyd Buchanan, ].
Roscoe Parker. ]. A. Hixon, P. e.
Westbrook, H. o. Jones, Tom Marshall
and Leonard Gartner, of Montezuma.
The candidates to begin in this city
and end, they hope, in Valdosta, are
l.. r. Andrews, L. B. Smith, s. L. Nc
Daniel, ]. E. Kiker G. C. Aston, of
F. G. Caughlan, of Atlanta;
W. p. Baldwin, of Marshallville.
tn be big time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
CALVARY CHURCH HAS
ARRANGED FOR LENT

The Lenten services of Calvary
Episcopal church, with Rev. J. B. Law
renee as rector, have been arranged
and announced. The calendar is made
known to those interested and in
cludes the services through forty days.
1t is:
Ash dnesday-Morning prayer,
litany and penitential office. 9 a. M. (;
Hold Communion and sermon, IL a.
m.; evening prayer with address, I
p. m.
Sundays-Holy Communion, first
Sundays, IL a. M; Other Sundays,
7:30 a. M; Sunday school, 9:45 a. M;
Morning prayer, litany with sermon,
Except first Sundays) II a. M; even
ing prayer, with sermon, 7:30 p. M
Week Days = Monday, evening
prayer, p. M; Tuesday, evening
prayer. 4 p. M; Wednesday, litany
9 a. M; Wednesday, evening prayer
with address, 1880 p. M; Thursday,
evening prayer, especially for boys, 4
p. m; Friday, penitential office, II
m; Friday, evening prayer, with ad-
dress, 1880 p. m; Saturday, evening
prayer, especially for girls, 4 p. m.
Good Friday-Morning service, II a.
m; evening prayer with address. 7:30
p. m.
Easter Even-Evening prayer with
baptism, p. m.
Other notices will be made from the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
POLAND FAILS To
RALLY To KAISER
FOR A NEW ARMY.

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 2O.-(By
Associated Press Staff Correspond
ent. THE effort to induce Poles in
the newly proclaimed Kingdom of Pol
ant to enlist in Polish army under
tie Austrian and German banners,
apparently has failed, according to ad-
vices from Warsaw A skeleton ar
my has been formed, according to the
Associated Press correspondents in
formation, but only few hundred
Poles volunteered for service under
the new regime. Most of these were
students in the University of Warsaw,
who Joined the movement during the
first wave of enthusiasm following an
nouncement of the new kingdoms
creation. Subsequently few other Poles
evidenced such complete trust in the
Austro-German proposals, and en-
listments practically ceased alto
gether.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
TWO YOUNG BOYS HERE
EN- ROUTE TO VISIT ATLANTA

Thomas James, of Lumpkin, and
Willie Carter of Richland, two young
boys of about twelve or fourteen years
were in Americas Tuesday afternoon,
en- route to Atlanta They are local
agents for an Atlanta paper in their
respective towns. and will visit At
lanta as the guests of the paper. This
paper issued special invitations to all
their live-wire agents to be present as
their guests for few days. furnish
ing transportation and entertaining
them while in Atlanta. The boys will
all enjoy their trip, and will meet
many of the agents of the paper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
RUSS|A'S U-BOATS
GET NINE VICTIMS

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-(Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables received during the day)-Two
Italian battaliOns today occupied Kon-
uza, in western Greece, near the AL
bantam frontier, according to an Ath-
els despatch. The Greek authorities
at Konitza retired southward to Jan
ina. following the Italian occupation of
the town.
Artillery bombardments and inter-
nittent trench raids prevailed on the
other European fronts. Paris reports
capturing many prisoners in raids
nea Fleury. between the rivers Disc
and Aisne, but no other actions of
importance.
The Petrograd statement says Rus
sian submarines have sunk nine ships
in the Black Sea, where a blockade
has between Asiatic and European
Turkey has been established.
Lloyds shipping agency reports two
British schooners sunk by submarines
during the day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
ASKS.
EMPIRE OF PLAN
ABOUT U-BOAT5

LONDON. Feb. 20-A Vienna des-
patch, via Amsterdam, says Frederick
J. Penfeld, United States ambassador
to Austria-Hungary, has asked the
Austrian foreign minister for clear
and final definition of Austria-Hun-
gary's submarine policy.
Ambassador Penfeld's request asks
what standpoint the Austria-Hungar-
ian government assumes in view of
the Germany reversal of submarine
policies, and whether certain assur-
ances given the United States in the
Ancona and Persia incidents are TO
be regarded as changed or withdrawn.
1t is understood the Austrian foreign
ministry has asked for time in which
to examine the request carefully be-
fore giving reply.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
PROF. MILLER To
INSPECT ORDER

Prof A. g. Miller, of Waycross,
formerly a resident of this city, will
dnspect the DeMolay Commandery
Wednesday night at 7 o'clock, accord
ing to an announcement of Eminent
Commander Frank G. Oliver Prof.
Miller is past grand commander of
the organization in the state, and his
visit here will be an occasion of much
pleasure, because of his former resi-
dence and his high standing in the cir
cles of the order.
Eminent Commander Oliver orders
meeting of the Commandery tonight
al 7:30 o'clock to drill in preparation
of the cisit of Prof Miller Wednesday
night He requests all members to be
in uniforms on Wednesday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
.LENTEn SEASON
OPENS WEDNESDAY

Lent begins tomorrow-Ash We'd
nesday. and will continue for forty
days until Easter Sunday In Ameri-
Gus only the denominations of the
Episcopal and Catholic churches are
represented among those who observe
the Lenten season.
Services will be held during the
season at the Calvary Episcopal church
by Rev. j. B. Lawrence, rector.
The calendar for the period is:
Feb. 21-Ash Wednesday.
Feb 24-St. Matthias.
Feb. 15-First Sunday in Lent.
Feb 2S-Ember Day.
March 2-Ember Day
March 3-Ember Day.
March Second Sunday in Lent
March 11-Third Sunday in Lent.
March 1S-Fourth Sunday in Lent.
March 25-Fifth Sunday in Lent
Annunciation B. V. NJ
April Sunday (Palm) Before Eas-
ter
April Monday in Holy Week.
April 3-Tuesday in Holy Week.
April Wednesday in Holy Week
April 5-Maundy Thmursday.
April Good Friday
April Easter Even.
April S-Easter Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
REED AMENDMENT
TO GUIDE GA. GOV.

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 20.-Governor
Nat E. Harris, who has had under con-
sideration the. calling Of an extra ses
sion of the Georgia legislature to
amend existing prohibition laws, today
told prohibitionists who called to see
in relation to the matter he favored
calling the solons into session, if the
Reed amendment to the postoffice bill,
now pending in congress failed to
pass. If the legislature is convened
by Governor Harris, it is regarded as
certain a bone dry" prohibition bill
will be passed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
ROSE DOR0THEA BELIEVED TO
BE LOST SCHOONER DOROTHY

ST. JOHNS n. F., Feb. 20.-It is be-
lieved here that the schooned de-
scribed as Dorothy" in the Lloyds'
agency announcement as sunk by o
submarine was the Newfoundland yes
sci Rome Dorothea, formerly owned at
Provincetown, Mass, but recently
transferred to British registry. 1t had
been rumored that the vessel still re-
tains its American registry, but this is
now denied.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
BERRIEN HERE TO-DAY
ABOUT NEW RAILROAD

r. y. Berrien, Jr., of Atlanta, one
OF the petitioners for charter for
the Americus & Atlantic railroad, is in
the city today on business relating to
the proposed new road. The Times
Recorder expects to outline within a
short time the plans, with actual facts
and figures, in regard to the new
railroad from ByrOmville to Ameri
Gus. One of the outstanding features
is the connection with the A, B. & A.
with increased and better passenger
and freight facilities. Mr. Berrien
handles stocks and bonds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
Penfield Given Instructions.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 20
Ambassador Penfield at Vienna, is
acting under explicit instructions in
requesting Austria to state that coun-
try's submarine attitude, such in
structions having been sent to Vi
emma ten days ago. 1t is possible the
original Instructions have been rein
forced, in view of the delay in OBJ
tanning a response, but state depart
ment officials declined to discuss this
phase of the situation this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
ART EXHIBIT IS
HERE WEDNESDAY,

The exhibition of pictures to be held
at the Furlow Grammar school will be
open to the public from Wednesday
afternoon through Friday. Each af-
ternoon at o'clock Miss Martha
Wheatley. director of the art depart
ment of the school, will give short in
formal talks on art appreciation and
picture study.
The building will be open on Thurs
day afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
PORTO RICAN CITIZENSHIP
BILL NOW LAW OF THE LAND

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2O.-The
Porto Rican citizenship and civil gov
ernment bill passed the senate today,
without roll call. The measure al
ready has passed the house, and will
become a law as soon as approved by
the president.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
5 INCHES OF RAIN
LAST THREE DAYS

Americus and vicinity has been Wis
tied by heavy and steady rains during
the past few days.
Last night until o'clock this
morning 2 inches of rain fell, accord
ingto local Observer Joe Bryan. He
states that 5 inches of rain fell from
Saturday night until o'clock this
morning.
Muckalee creek, as we'll as the
other streams in this section, are ris-
ing, reminding one of the heavy and
persistent downpours of last sum-
mer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
PAINTERS At WORK on
CENTRAL RAILROAD DEPOT

The Fresh Paint" sign now ap-
pears in front of the door sills at
the Central of Georgia railway sta
ton here. 1t will be to the interest
of all who would not care to have a
cloak, coat-suit, overcoat or other
clothing ruined by brushing up against
the fresh paint to be on the lookout
and avoid the paint.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
LANSING URGING COMMITTEE
TO PASS PASS URGENT MEASURE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 20
Lansing and Assistant At
torney General Warren today urged
the senate judiciary committee to
press passage of the bill authorizing
the president to use United States ma
val and military forces to enforce this
neutrality. if such action be
deemed necessary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
2
? CHEMICALLY PURE DISHES
IN THIS RESTAURANT

y SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 90
= Chemically pure dishes are the
= latest. A local hotel has just
= installed an apparatus whereby
= dirty dishes, put in at one end,
= come out the other, not only clean
y but sterilized.
= They know they are chemi-
= cally pure, it is announced. be-
= cause bacteriologist looks 'em
= over afterwards.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
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> JAPAN'S TEA TRADE SLUMPS ,

TOXIC. Feb. 2O.-While all
y other exports of Japan have been :
on the increase, an Unexplained :
slump is noticeable in the tea :
' trade, one of the nations leading :
' products. The total exports of 4
' tea from Yokohoma, Shimidzu, 1
= Yokkaichi and Kobe for five I
= months recently amounted to 32.- 1
= S93,593 pounds, a loss of 751.115 1
= pounds, compared to the corre- 1
= spending period last year. 4
= = \ \ 4 4 4 4 y y y 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
BISHOP REESE To
Be HERE SUNDAY

Rt. Rev. Frederick F. Reese, D. d,
Bishop of Georgia, will officiate in
Calvary church next Sunday, both
morning and night. Bishop Reese will
arrive Saturday and viii be the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Har-
rold while in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
WILSON MAY BREAK
ANOTHER CUSTOM

WASHINGTON, L. c. Feb. 2O.-It
is learned from an authci .tative source
today that President Wilson is con-
sidering breaking another precedent by
rot calling the newly elected senate
into extra session March 9TH to con-
firm cabinet officials.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
Ter fire featured his work.

der fire featured his work.
Funston has been described by his
superiors as absolutely fearless. Ever
ready to plunge into danger. he cared
little whether his force equalled that
If his opponent One day, the story
goes, when it appeared the Filipinos
'ould destroy three companies under
Nunston's command, General Harrison
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20

DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

: The weather forecast for Amer .
= icus and vicinity follows: =
= Fair tonight 4
= Wednesday: Fair and colder.
7 "Weather or Move know a \
= wise man who lends nothing but =
= his moral support and pays moth =
= ing but his respects.-Old Man =
= Sage. =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20

CONTINUED on Page Four.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-18
ROW TIES
UP SHIPS
PROGRAM
Omitted Press Leased wire.)

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The
Goethals-Denman row continued
to hold up the government ship
building program today.
Goethals, as requested by Den
man, sent the shipping board ad-
ditional details OF the plans for
two government shipyards and
for Communicating steel mer-
chant ships now building.
A meeting between Goethals
and the shipping board will be
held. possibly today, if Denman
is satisfied with Cocktails reply.
The information Goethals fur
nished yesterday was "unsatisfac-
tory and not very definite" ac-
to members of the board.
A demand has been raised here
in official circles that Denman
and Goethals settle their differ
ences and get to work.
is likely Denman will object
to the cost prices given in the
shipyard contracts which Goe-
thals was reported ready to award
to the U. s. Steel corporation and
the Lackawanna Steel Co.