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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
LEAVE To ATTEND
SPECIAL SESSION

Sumter county's representatives in
the state legislature left today for At
lanta in answer to the call of Gov
ernor Nat E. Harris for a special ses-
sion Of the states lawmaking body to
consider the passage of legislation
which will make Georgia bone dry
]. E. Sheppard left this morning at
$40 over the Central of Georgia,
while Crawford Wheatley left by auto
mobile this forenoon, expecting to ar
rive in Atlanta in time to attend the
big public jubilee in the Capital City
tonight.
The extraordinary session which
will probably be the selection of a
clerk of the house to succeed John g
Boifeuillet, appointed recently by Gov
Harris to the State Railroad commits
sion.
Both Messrs. Sheppard and Wheat
ley stated before leaving Americus Cor
Atlanta yesterday that they would sup
port bone dry" legislation. Mr. Shep-
rard declaring that he would ascer-
tain which of the several bone dry
bills is looked on with particular IA
vor by the administration and line Up
with the supporters of that measure.
Mr.. Wheatley states that he looked
for host of bone dry" bills to be in
troduced, but that he would pick the
enc that promised best results along
the desired lines and lend his support
to it without restriction.
Neither of the two representatives
would venture a guess as to the prob
able length Of the extraordinary ses-
sion of the legislature, but both indi-
Gated their belief that there will be
plenty of excitement before the law
makers return to their homes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
State Of War virtually Exists.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March ID
With the announcement of the run
ess destruction of three unarmed
American merchant ships by subma-
r;nes. it was unofficially admitted here
last night that virtually state Ct
war exists between the United States
and Germany. Technically the United
States remains in a position OF armed
neutrality.
Whether this shall be changed pc
fore April l6, the date fixed for a
special session of congress, the war
making branch of the government
President Wilson has not decided.
One step the president is contem-
olating is call for an immediate ses-
sim of congress to hear an address
asking for authority to adopt aggress-
i've measures against the suDmarlus
menace.
Already American ships are peins
armed to defend themselves; the neHt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19

Speakers and teachers of the Bible
school, which begins this evening, are
arriving, and a number of pastors and
Christian workers from this section
are here to attend the school.
The first service begins at 1880 p. N,
with a brief address by the Rev. John
f. Purser, of Atlanta. Following this
address the Rev. E. C. Dargan, pastor
OF First Baptist church, Macon, will
deliver an address on the Educated
Minister
At the close of the public service,
the teachers will hold short confer
ence and arrange for the classes which
ere to be taught each day, morning
and afternoon.
The text book classes begin at 8
m, Tuesday. with the following
hooks to be taught by as many differ
ent teachers;
The B. Y. P. U. Manual, the New
Testament Studies, the B. Y. P. U
Manual and Doctrines of Our Faith
The school is conducted by the Geor'
gia Baptist Mission board with de-
sire of helping the pastors and tho
workers in this section Of the state
Free text books will be furnished those
who sign a pledge to attend all of tht
hours of study. This will furnish the
Baptists of this city and section Of
the state a splendid opportunity o.
receiving some valuable help for theil
church and Sunday school work.
The sessions will be held in the Firs
Baptist church at the corner OF Lee
and Tavlor streets. Pastor Alexis d
Kendrick is acting local director
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
GERMANS BACKED UP
TO STRONG LINE

NEW YORK, March 19.-(Compiled
by the Associated Press from European
cables during the day.)-The greatest
military movement along the Franco
Belgian front since the Battle of the
Marne is still in full swing with the
Germans retreating on front Of
nearly hundred miles.
Military observers think the retreat
has already reached point not far
short of the powerfully fortified line
from Lille to St. Quentien but mill
tary censors continue to forbid publ
cation of actual statistics concerning
the British advance
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
UNABLE TO FILL ORDER
FOR CARLOAD OF FINE HOGS

Manager W. T. Calhoun, of the Aries
Plantation, has been unable to fill an
order received from a we'll known con
Germ in the Northern states for car
load of Duroc-Jersey hogs, in the rails
ing of which the Aries Plantation is
making quite a reputation.
The order was received a day or two
ago, but on account of the fact that
the demand for these high grade ant
mails has been greatly increased dur
il g the past few weeks, Mr.. Calhoun
finds himself unable to make the
shipment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
NAT|ON'S 8 CRISIS
HALT3 STRIKE On
RAILROADS HERE

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 19.-
The supreme court rendered decision
today holding the entire Adamson s.
hour law constitutional. The statute
passed by congress at the behest ef
President Wilson last September, and
enactment of which averted the threat
ened nationwide railroad strike, pro-
yides that hours shall constitute q.
basic day for all employees of rail-
roads engaged in the actual operation
Of trains. The railroads contested le-
gality of the statute, and secured an
injunction from a district court pre-
venting its Inauguration. Today's de-
c:sion, which was upon test case,
hurried before the supreme court by
agreement between government rep
resentatives and managers of the rail-
roads, sets aside this injunction and
directs the lower court to enforce the
provisions of the statute.
The courts decision holding the en-
tire law constitutional was rendered
10y divided bench, five justices up
holding the statute, with four others.
Justices Day, Pitney, McReynolds and
Vandeventer dissenting Chief Justice
White. one of the majority justices.
in handing down the courts decision.
said the law is both an eight-hour act
and wage fixing statute.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
CITY OF MEMPHIS" IS
WELL KNOWN IN THE CITY

The City of Memphis" the vessel
belonging to the Ocean Steamship Co.,
the Savannah Line" which was sunk
Yesterday in the submarine zone by
gun-fire from a u-boat. was well
known to the people of this city and
section. Frequently Americas people
visited New York by water, going via
Savannah, and they used the City of
Memphis.
Captain Borum, who commanded the
vessel on her transatlantic trips, also
had charge during the coastwise voy-
ages. He is known to many of the peo-
pie of this section.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
FAIR AND COOL WEATHER
PREDICTED DURING WEEk

ATLANTA, Ca. March 19.-The
weather forecast for the South At
lantic and East Gulf States for the
week ending March "a, indicates fail
and cool weather will prevail during
the first half of the week, with PROB
ably frosts, except in the Florida pc
ninsula- The latter half of the week
viii be warmer and generally fair, eX-
cept that local showers are probable
about Friday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
CUSTER INJUNCTION UPHELD
BY THE SUPREME COURT

WASHINGTON. D. c., March 49,
In sustaining injunctions ousting the
United States Hydro Electric Power
Company from federal forests in sew
cral reservation, the Supreme court -
day applied the principle of federal
and limited state sovereignty in devel-
oring reserve western public lands.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
BELIEVES SPECIAL
SESSION IMMINENT

Congressman Charles r. Crisp, now
at his home in this city, stated today
that iii view of the increased tension
existing in the relations between Ger
many and the United States on ac-
count of the sinking of three more
American merchantmen, he is inclined
to believe that President Wilson WIN
move up the date of the special session
of congress and call the national law
making body together sooner than
April 18th, the original date.
Such contingency is hinted at in
the news dispatches from Washington
D c., and Judge Crisp asserted his
belief that this may well occur
He was scheduled to deliver an sd.
dress tonight in Atlanta ON the oc-
Casion of the public jubilee over the
assembling of the state legislature t.
make Georgia bone dry" but on ac-
count of a continued severe cold, he
this morning wired the committee in
charge of the arrangements for the
gathering that he would be unable to
attend.
Several well known figures in state
and national politics have been invited
to speak at the jubilee, and Judge
Crisp was counted on to make one o.
tie important addresses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
MET THIS MORNING AT Y. NJ. C. A.

The Americus Ministerial associa-
tion met this morning at the Y. M. G.
A for the regular weekly discussion OF
topics relating to the work of the va
rious church organizations.
The principal feature of the pro-
gram was a paper read by Rev. ]. B'
Lawrence on "St. Pauls Epistle to the
Romans" A general discussion fol-
lowed and reports were rendered rs
to the progress made by the religious
organizations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
STRIKE is AVERTED BY ROADS CONCESSION
LAND BANKS ANNOUNCE
INTEREST RATE OF 5 PER CENT

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 19.-
The Farm Lean Board in session hers
today announced that the interest rate
on all loans made by the recently es.
tablished land banks to farmers
throughout the country, would be al
5 per cent,
1t was also announced that an in
tcrest rate of 4 IA per cent. will be
paid by the bank upon all farm loar
bends issued under provisions of tbs
statute authorizing their establishment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
GOVERNORS s BILL
BEFORE CAUCUS
THIS AF FTERNOON

ATLANTA, Ca. March 19.-Bone dry
legislation prohibiting the shipment CT
any quantity of whiskey, wine and
beer into the state of Georgia for any
purpose will be passed by the general
assembly with practically no opposi-
ton, in the opinion of senators and
representatives gathered here today on
the eve of the extra session called by
Governor Harris.
At o'clock this afternoon, the gov
ernor will submit to members of the
house and senate a draft of the bill
which he would like for them to pass,
and will invite criticism and discuss
icn, and the making of such changes
as may be required to conform to the
views of the majority and will then
ask the legislators present at the con-
ference to pledge themselves to vote
for and support the bill when it comes
UP for passage. A feature of the gov
ernor's bill will be the creation of
state prohibition commissioner. He
proposes to place the duties of this Of
! flee upon the commissioner of COM
merce and labor, so as to avoid Great
ing new office and a new salary. The
commissioner will keep the records of
all transactions under the prohibition
law, which county ordinaries will be
required to furnish him at regular in
tervals and will exercise a general SUI
pervision over the enforcement of the
law throughout the state.
While the governor has not made
public the full details of his bill. t
is known that its effect, if passed, will
be to prohibit the shipment of any
/ whiskey, wine and beer into the state
in any quantity for any purpose, with
the exception that it will probably per-
nit the shipment of alcohol to be use0
in the practice of medicine and the
preparation of prescriptions and IN
science and manufacture, and with
probably permit the shipment of small
quantities of wine to be used for sac
ramental purposes.
There is no idea among members +
the legislature that the passage Of
hone dry legislation will be opposed
in an organized way, One fifth of the
members of the house, by voting to-
gether could carry on a filibuster. but
its only effect would be to delay the
passage of the legislation, and they
would be under the pressure of public
sentiment for prolonging the extra
session at great. expense to the state,
Hence, no filibuster is expected.
Tonight in the Atlanta auditorium
will be held the most notable prohibi-
tion jubilee in the history of the state.
Governor Harris will call it to order;
Chairman William ]. Harris, of the
Federal Trade commission, will pre-
side, and United States Senators
Hoke Smith and Thomas w Hardwic;S,
of Georgia, will deliver the princi-
pal addresses of the evening. Be-
sides these, a number of other prom
inent speakers will make short talks,
including Congressman Charles G.
Edwards and Mayor W. ]. Pierpont, Of
Savannah; Mrs. W. H. FELTON,, of Car
tiers Vile, and Mayor Asa G. Gambler, Of
Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
EFRLJN SAYS ZEPPELIN FLEET
BONBED LONDON SUCCESSFULLY

BERLIN. March 19.-The German
war office anrcanced officially this at-
ternoon that Zeppelin airships made an
hour and half attack upon London.
aropping many bombs successfully and
-eturning safely to their base.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
BURNING BARREL OF
RUBBISH CAUSED ALARM

On Sunday afternoon burning oaf-
rel of rubbish at the residence OF 3
r. Heys, on Lee street gave the hre
department a run, but no damage re-
suited. as the flames were extinguished
with chemicals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
MUSTERING OUT OF GUARDSMEN
TO CONTINUE SAYS DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 19.-
1t is authoritatively stated at the war
department today that delays in the
mastering out of national guardsm en-
row on the border are the result Of ID
cal conditions, and not to any change
of attitude by the government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
DEFINITE ACTION IMPENDING
AS RESULT OF THREE ATTACKS

WASHINGTON, d. G., March 10
President Wilson made another trip 20
the state. war and navy buildings early
this afternoon, and there are many out
ward indications that some dehnlte ac-
ton is impending.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
Roads Yielded to Patriotic Duty.

NEW YORK. March 19.-The threat
ened railroad strike has been averted-
| Announcement of the settlement
! reached had an immediate effect upon
/ Industrial conditions throughout the
nation, and created undisguised salts
] faction among members of the railroad
brotherhoods throughout the entire
union.
The settlement is looked upon as a
complete victory for the brotherhoOdsp
the railroad employees receiving their
+ demands in full, and the 8-hour low
to be put into effect by the railroads.
irrespective of the Supreme courts
decision as to the constitutionality es
the Adamson law. The effect of the
settlement upon certain other propos~
ed legislation that has the sanction Cf
the Wilson administration is not
stated
Yielding to the personal appeal OF
President Wilson and facing the prob
ability of the United States entering
into the world war the managers COM
mittee, representing practically every
railroad of Importance in the country.
this morning granted the four broth
erhoods' demands for the basic S-hour
day. Representatives of the brother
hoods Immediately called off the i'm
pending strike, and announcement ct
the settlement was made shortly be-
fore noon.
What is generally regarded as q
complete surrender on the part of the
railroads today, it is estimated, will
cost the operators approximately $780,
100000 annually in the form of in
creased compensation to employees.
while some three hundred thousand
traiEmen, including engineers, ire
men. rrakemen and conductors, viii
participate in the distribution of this
huge additional expenditure. 1t is
probable the establishment of the basis
g-hour day by the railroads. will also
result in the creation of many new
Llaces through the shortening of
freight runs. and it is almost certain
to produce better and faster freight
service throughout the whole country
The action of the railroads today
puts into immediate effect the terms Ut
the Adamson S-hour railroad law
irrespective of the Supreme court de-
cision. and is conceded here to be an
get Of interse patriotism and loyalty
ia the government. the crisis result
ing from the sinking of three AmerS
can merchant ships by German subma-
lines during Sunday. being regarded
as the prime factor actuating the man
ayers decision to grant the demands
Of the brotherhoods.
After announcement that the rail-
roads had granted the demands q
the brotherhoods. it was stated an
thoritatively that a committee from thu
managers association and the brother
hood chiefs would confer here tomor-
row concerning the tack-pay claimed
by railroad employees. and will thea
a.. So.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
FINLAND HOME RULE
Be GIVEN BY RUSSIA

LONDON, March 19.--Home rule for
Finland is to be the policy of the
New Russian government, according to
Reuters correspondent In Finland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19
= y
, DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

The weather forecast for Amer
icus and vicinity follows:
= Fair tonight. Probably LIGHT
= FROST.
= Tuesday: Fair and warmer.
, "Weather or No" - Maybe he
, who hesitates is lost, but so is he
; who doesn't - sometimes.-Old
, Man Sage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19

scontlpned on Pase six.l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-19

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
SPAIN URGES. SILENCE
ON new GERMAN Note
Newspapers Asked to Observe
Discreet Composure' and Not
to Make Situation Worse.

London. Feb. S-A Copenhagen dis"
patch to the Exchange Telegraph com
pany says that a full meeting of the
cabinet was held last night to discuss
the German submarine note and its
probable effect on Denmark.
The German declaration of unre-
stricted submarine warfare was dis
.ussed at q special meeting Of the
Spanish cabinet, according to a Reu-
ter dispatch from Madrid.
A Reuter- dispatch from Madrid says
the Spanish minister of the interior, on
communicating to h newspapers the
note Of the central powers, regarding
their new naval measures, appealed to
them. in view Of the necessity Of pre-
serving their neutrality and on account
of the gravity Of the situation. to OBJ
serve discreet composure. The minis
ter said he feared that when the pur-
port Of the note became known, dis
orders might occur. particularly in the
eastern districts rs the policy of thn
central powers meant interruption cl
foreign trade and grave ~dtslocation OF
the Internal life OF the country.
The impression prevails in Madrid,
the correspondent says, hat parlia-
sment will be adjourned in order to pre-
vent discussions which might be dan
erouS
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
BILL IS AIMED At
FOREIGN AGENTS
Measure Would Bar ALI Non,
Resident Life Insurance
Writers From
State.

Pierre, S. D., Feb. 3-That non-resi-
dent life insurance agents should be
barred from this state is the view of
Representative Parrot, of Dewey coun-
ty, who introduced a bill in the house
which, if enacted. will give home agents
the right of way.
Representative Berdahl introduced a
Dill requiring foreign assessment n
mutual health and accident companies
writing business in this state to show
$4,000 assets before admission, and re-
curing home companies to build up
such assets within specified times.
Aid for Schools.
The consolidated schools would re
ceive $4,000 a e a state aid, according
to q bill presented by Withee. The
senate education committee has a bill
providing for the appointment by the
governor of a committee OF three to
serve without compensation and super
intend the expenditure of $500 for an
educational survey of the state.
Indications appear to be favorable for
the beginning of improvements upon
the grounds set aside for the establish
ment of a new insane hospital at Wa
ertown. The senate acted favorably
upon an appropriation of $4,000 to be-
gin improvement OF the grounds, and
indications are strong for similar ac-
ton In the house.
Widows Bill Fails.
The peace and harmony which has
prevailed in the house up to the pres
ent came near being shattered when the
minority which failed to carry through
the house bill to admit women to the
state soldiers home at Hot Springs
gave notice that 1T would move to re-
consider n then opposed the senate
bill to appropriate $40, 900 for a soldiers
monument on the state capitol grounds,
and intimated that unless their bill was
passed by the, house they would defeat
the monument bill. h drew out some
rather heated remarks from several of
the members of the house as to the at
tempt at intimidation which was being
put forth on the floor by the minority,
but the threat was strong enough to
defer action on the monument bill un-
admit women to the home is finally dis
posed of.
Hail Insurance Districts.
The latest constitutional amendment
was presentedtby Evander in the house
asking that the state be divided into
districts for hail insurance rpose
and assessments within such districts
made for the operation of the system.
New Military Code.
The new military o d is completed
and was introduced. It's main provi-
sions are framed to comply with the
federal requirements to secure the
benefits of the FEDERAL appropriations,
and it carries provisions for the dis
posal by the state of all the present
camp sites and the purchase of a new
site for a rifle range and the erection
of a state armory and store house. 1t
is estimated that the price which can
be secured for the three sites now
owned by the state, one at Huron. one
at Lake kampeska~and the other at old
Fort Sisseton, will go a long way to-
ward paying for the new site.
Just 13 laws are the completed work
for the first halt of the session which
ended last night, but a number of bills
are pretty well ground out and the grist
Of new laws will come faster from this
time on.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
rERsHlNo ON LAsT LAp.

Temporary Field Headquarters
American Punitive Expedition. oto
Federico. Chihuahua. Mex. (by airplane
to Columbus, N. M, Feb. 2.-The punt
tive expedition has entered on the last
lap OF its withdrawal from Mexico.
When the main column recrosses the
border on February 5 there will have
passed S27 days since the first troops
left the United States in pursuit Of
Francisco Villa.
Surprising in interest the secrecy
that has cloaked the troop movements
has been the exodtis OF about 5000
tMexicans along the American line Of
communication. On foot, In rickety
wagons. on burros and scrawny ponies,
they are preceding and thanking the
long coIamns Of marching troops. I.