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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-24

The Jeffersonian, took the posi-
tion that if the conscript act or
the espionage act was unconstitu-
tional, the question should be de-
cided by the courts of the land.
He never advised or counseled op-
position to any of the laws of the
Government. Mr. Watson has kept
within the constitutional rights,
going no further than asking for
a test cae to settle the const?
tutionality of certain laws.
The Jeffersonian being denied
the second-class mailing privi-
leges destroys it. causes thou
sands of dollars of damage. How
ever, there will be no appeal of
the case and so far as the case
concerns the publication of The
Jeffersonian it is closed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-24
Lit e Syrian Girl Dronk
Gasoline for Water and
Is IsSenously III az Result

Georgia Saliba, young daughter Of d.
A. Saliba, a Syrian merchant here.
drank quantity of gasoline from a
discarded bottle she found in the Saliba
home Saturday and became violently
ill as result. subsequently, how
ever, the child, recovered, and is now
able to be about again The gasoline
was sent home by saliba several daye
ago and for want Of a better place was
put into an empty soda water bottle
which the child later fuond and drank
q portion Of the fluid
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-24
PEY. l.. G. HENDERSON
TO FILL PRESBYTERIAN PULPIT

Despite the threatening weather yes
terday morning, large congregation
greeted DR.. Henderson at the Presbyte-
rian church
DR.. Henderson will supply the pull
pit at Presbyterian church every Sun
day morning, and the public is cordial
ly invited to attend these services
Yesterday was his first time in the pull
pit as the new pastor. His sermon
was forcefully delivered, and he made
a splendid impression.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-24
Sidney P. Howe to Manage
Big Louisioao Pldnfatic n

Sidney P. Howe. of the Aries Plan
tation, near Americus, visited his par
erts, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f. Howe, in
Macon yesterday. He has accepted a
call as manager of a plantation at Re-
serve, La, about thirty-five miles west
Of New Orleans, and will leave in a few
days for that place.
Mr.. Howe's many friends here will
regret his departure from Sumter
county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-24
AMER|CUS ELKS MAY
PURCHASE HOME SOON
BUILDING COMMITTEE is CONSID.
ERING THE IDEA-HAYE ABOUT
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN
TREASURY.

It is probable that at an early date
the Americus lodge of Elks will pur-
chase itself home.
A building committee, of which
Charles H. Burke is chairman, has
the matter under adyisement, and
will make a report to the lodge some
time soon.
The Elks have about $4,000 In the
building fund and could raise more
without much difficulty, as the lodge is
in prosperous condition.
Several desirable homes are under
consideration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-24
Watson Bows to Inevitable" And
Will Cease to Publish Magazines
Statement Issued By His Aorney-Says it Was Never In
tenton to Embarrass the Government


The case of the Jeffersonian Pub
fishing Company, seeking to enjoin
the postmaster at Thompson and to
compel him to receive and forward
through the mails The Weekly JEFF.
fersonian, will not be appealed to the
higher courts.
Announcement to this effect was
made in statement given out by j.
, Gordon Jones, attorney for The JEFF
ersonian Publishing Company and per
sonal attorney for Thomas E. Watson.
Almost simultaneously, announcement
was made in the second issue of The
Thomson Guard, purchased by Watson
after the suppression of The Jeffer-
sonian, that this paper also cease pub
lication with this issue.
The Guard, several days prior to
publication Of its second issue by Mr..
Watson, had been officially cited by
the Postmaster General to show cause
why it should not be barred. from the
mails The paper, in declaring it's
suspension, takes the position that it
is Blowing to the inevitable"
In his statement, Mr.. Jones declares
that it is not and never was the inten-
ton of M. Watson to interfere with
or in any way obstruct the policies of
the Government Mr. Jones state
ment follows:
The case brought for The JEFF
fersonian Publishing Company, to
enjoin the postmaster at Thomson
to compel him to receive and for
ward through the maails The
Weekly Jeffersonian, which was
decided adversely to the plaintiff
by Judge Emory Speer, August 20,
will not be appealed to the higher
courts.
The exclusion from the mails of
The Jeffersonian was a foregone
conclusion. The Postmaster Cen
eral, no doubt had made up his
mind in that case before any no
tice was given the publishers,
We could go through the Su-
preme Court with the case, and
win, but while the case is pend
ing the paper could not be sent to
its many thousands of bona tide
subscribers. Therefore, the whole
scheme to bar it from the mails
would be effective, and that it the
end sought by the Postoffice De-
partment at Washington.
We gracefully bow and submit
to the authority. both of Post
master General Burleson and the
courts order, and suspend for the
time any further proceedings to
reinstate the paper and to reverse
the lower court in its decree, rem
dered on the interlocutory hear
| ing
1t is not and never was the
purpose of Thomas r. Watson to
interfere with or in any way to
! obstruct the policies of the Gov
ernment. Mr. Watson, through
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-24
NEGRO REFUSES TO TELL
WHERE HE BOUGHT WHISKY

There were only two cases in the
Recorders Court this morning, both
defendants being negroes.
Matte Butler was fined $40 for dis
orderly conduct, and $40 in another
case for selling soft drinks without a
license.
Haywood Berryfield paid $3.50 for a
Sunday drunk, but he would not tell
from whom he purchased the whiskey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-24
BUSINESS COUNCIL WILL. 80, go.
MEET TONIGHT O'CLOCK

An important meeting of the bust
ness council of the Chamber of Com
merce will be held tonight at eight
o'clock. Each of the forty members
has received formal notice, and full
attendance is urged and expected
Plans for the winter work of tht
chamber will be discussed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-24
George Bragg Has Opened
Up His OtOn Butcher Store

George Bragg opened up his meat
market Saturday, and is telling the
people in an advertisement in The
Times Recorder, where they can find
him. Mr.. Bragg is an experienced man
il this line of business, having run a
market in Americus for many years
He is located on Forsyth street, just
this side of his furniture store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-24
AUSTRIAN AND GERMAN
REPLIES ARE CRITICIZED

ROME, Sept. 24.-The entire Italian
liberal press continues to attacks the
German and Austrian replies to Pope
Benediet's peace proposals The re-
plies are characterized as unique ex-
amples Of revolving cynicism."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-24
Exemption of Farm Labor Asked
Of Wilson in Conference Today
Representatives of Two Million Farmers Present Memora
Showing Why Farm Help Should Stay at Home

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept "a
Representatives of more than two mil
lion organized farmers met President
Wilson at the white house this after
noon and discussed with him the meth
ods of determining exemption of farm
labor in connection with the draft.
The farmers were accompanied by a
large assemblage of senators, con-
gressmen and prominent persons from
various states who gathered here to
present their case to the president,
Several members of the Georgia dele
cation were in the party The farm
Iers presented a memorial drawn by
the Federal Board of Farm Organiza-
tions, federation of national farm
associations, which was formed short
ly after the outbreak of the war with
Germany, as means of giving the
farmer a voice in national affairs.
The board proposes to do for farm
'ers what the American Federation of
Labor dots for workers and the Cham
Der of Commerce of the United States
does for organized business interests.
Joining with the board were the legis-
lative committee of the National
GRANGE.
The memorial says, in part:
Reasons For Exemption.
IF the selective service act is based
upon the desire of the government to
put each man where he may serve his
country best, then the administration
Of the act should not limit exemption
to those who apply for it, as it does
now. Many farmers who should be
exempt, refuse to apply Many young
men voluntarily enlist in the army
who can best serve uost usefully else
where. We ourselves know of many
young farmers who have eft the farm
for the army, to the loss of the nation
as a whole.
Mere exemption or DISCHARGE OF
skilled farmers from the draft would
not meet the case. They should be
required to remain in productive labor
on the farm during the period for
which their exemption may be neces-
sary
Because the world is short of food,
the government asked the farmers as a
patriotic service to increase their pro-
duct. In answer to the call, the farm
ers have done, and will do their best.
But already a large proportion of the
farms are under-manned, and the pro-
cess of depletion proceeds unchecked,
America is making the same mistake
England made, instead of learning
from her experience. We believe thar
IL is against the national interest and
safety, as we'll as against the purpose
of the law and the government to let
this drain go on.
What we seek is more perfect ad-
ministration of the purpose of the act
to portect the essential occupations.
We ask you to see to it that farm la
borers and farm owners may be kept
or placed where they may serve the
nation best.
"The situation demands prompt ann
effective action on the part of the gov
ernment. There is growing unrest and
dissatisfaction on the farms, based in
part upon the well-founded belief that
the purpose Of the government is moi
carried out. The organized farmers O
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-24

America look to you to set this matter
right. They await anxiously the news
and they will consider sarefully the
nature, of your action for their relief. :"
Evening journal., 1917-01-22
MIDDLETOMN HAPPENINGS.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOWN. Del, Jan. 22.-Dep-
uty Great Sachem George F. Richards
raised two chiefs in the wigwam Of
Seneca Tribe, No. A, Imp. o. r. NJ.
Frank P. Bignear was made Sachem
and Herbert d. Conner Senior Saga
more. The vacancies we're caused by
designations.
Mrs. Alfred NJ. Chamberlain enter
tanned the members of the Five Hun
dred card club. with few friends, at
her home on Cass street, on Wednes-
day afternoon. Miss Laura E. Willis
won the first prize and Miss Ethel W.
Brady the second.
Mrs. J. 4. Grassland entertained the
members of the U. r. c. Sewing Circle,
at her home on South Broad street, on
Wednesday evening.
These pupils of Woodland School are
on the roll Of honor for the month:
Edna Armstrong, Irving Armstrong,
Grace Van Dyke, Price Crawford,
Archie Crawford and Boyd Armstrong.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Gregory, of
Cynwyd. Pa. have announced the en-
gagement of their cousin, Miss Bessie
L. DeIIaven, to Thomas Murphey Hall,
of Philadelphia. Mr.. Hall is a son OF
Mrs. NJ. A. Mall, of Middletown, and
lived here until he was grown.
w. M. Rhoades is very i'll with grip.
Evening journal., 1917-01-22
RID stomach OF
Gases. SOURNESS,
AND Indigestion
"Pape's Diapepsin" ends all stom.
ach distress in five
minutes.

You don't want a slow remedy when
your stomach is bad--or an uncertain
one-or a harmful one-your stomach
is 700 valuable; you mustn't injure Il
with drastic drugs
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed i'm giving relief; its harmless
ness; its certain unfailing action in
regulating sick. sour, gassy stomachs.
Its millions OF cures in indigestion
dyspepsia. gastritis and other stomach
trouble has made it famous the world
over.
Keep this perfect stomach doc
tor IN your home-keep il handy
get a large fifty-cent case from any
drug store, and then II anyone should
eat something which doesn't agree
with them; If what they eat lays like
lead, ferments and sours and forms
gas; causes headache dizziness and
nausea; eructations OF acid and undi-
gested food-remember as soon as
rape's Diapepsin comes in contact
win the stomach all such distress
Nallshes. Its promptness, certainty
ana ease in overcoming the worst
stomach disorders is revelation to
those who try It.
Evening journal., 1917-01-22
INTERNATIONAL
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The Delaware Division OF the In
ternational Sunshine Society was
founded in 1902, and incorporated in
1903. II is the only Organization in
the State, that loans, free of charge
wheel-chairs, crutches, back-rests and
other comforts, to those in need of
them.
At present there are twenty-four OF
these chairs in use. These chairs are
highly appreciated by those using
them, and by their friends: and MANY
times, ride out Of doors I'm the All.
and sunshine, renews an interest in
life, which is sometimes, the first stem
toward recovery.
This is the first organization. in
Delaware, 10 take up the prevention
OF Blindness and Conservation of Wis
ion,' along educational lines. During
the last week in January, or the first
week in February, the New Fra
Branch will have a Lecturer. here.
with pictures, showing cases of blind
ness, which are preventable There
are, In the United States, more than
one hundred thousand cases Of blind
ness, and statistics show chat one-half
is preventable.
Some of the activities of the various
branches are, furnishing eggs to a
convalescent, milk. jellies. flowers
etc. Good clothing, that is out-grown,
Is gratefully received, by the society.
and passion" when needed.
Our society furnishes two rooms in
the Home Of Merciful Rest" They
have. also, furnished the Girls De-
tention Room" In the Juvenile Court.
The above is only brief resume Cf
some Of the bright sunny things this
society does.
During the past three years the
membership has increased from less
than one hundred to more than five
hundred in the State of Delaware.
The society is in the State Federation
Of Women's Clubs, and federated d.
rectly with the General Federation OF
Womens Clubs, and thus is a part
of all good movements undertaken by
that splendid body Of intellectual
women.
When money is given to the society
it is expended carefully for that for
which 1t is designated
At the present time there is no
State headquarters. Our State presi-
dent has fitted up a small room, in
her hame, which contains two desks,
typewriter, telephone, ETC., to serve
as headquarters. The telephone calls,
for the society, average about twenty
cents per day, on this phone. The
various State officers and branch pres
idents also receive many calls an
their phones. The mail, for the Divi-
sion, averages about forty letters per
week. and should have the courtesy OF
a reply.
It is very gratifying that so many
people. in our state, are becoming
imbued with the spirit OF Sunshine
and that people are beginning to re-
alize that the philosophy of Sun
shine" is not mere Charity, but car
ries the sentiment Of CHEEKY helpful
ness in helping others to help them
selves.
There is no stated fund for the adj
ministrative work of this society for
there are no paid workers.
The International Convention Of the
International Sunshine Society will
Evening journal., 1917-01-22
SHOT HUSBAND Twice,
BALL ENTERS forehead

DOVER, Del, Jan. 22.-State Detec-
tive Murphy yesterday brought to
Kent county jail here Harriet Downs
a Negress, who was committed with
out bail. charged with the shooting Of
her husband, William Downs, on Sat
urday, at their home, eight miles
above Smyrna.
One bullet entered the forehead of
Downs while a second one imbedded
itself In his hand. Downs charged I'm
faithfulness on the part of his wife,
and while he was repairing a carriage
in the yard of their home, his wife
approached with the gun and opened
fire The bullet in his hand was
caused by his trying to get the re-
volver away from her.
Evening journal., 1917-01-22
.ORRINE FOR
Drink HABIT

So uniformly successful has orrine
been in restoring victims of the Drink
Habit" into sober and useful citizens
and so strong is our confidence in its
curative powers, that we want TO en-
phasize the fact that Orrine is sold
under this positive guarantee. II. after
a trial you get no benefit, your money
Will be refunded Il is a simple home
treatment No sanitarium expense.
Orrine is prepared in two forms
No. 1, secret treatment, powder; No.
., in pill form, the voluntary treat
ment. Costs only S1.00 a box. Ask for
free booklet telling all about Orrine.
Orrine Co.. Washington. d. c. N. B.
Danforth, Market and Second SITS.
Evening journal., 1917-01-22

the church to get together and work
to redeem society.
NOW young man. can you afford to
go into society? Can your business
stand the strain. Have you got the
necessary stamina to remain pure?
IT'S a question between sin and
soul and home and pureness Of heart
and love Of wife and family and chill
dren. What are you going to do about
it2
There are two things society lacks
brains and heart. Il is not so much
that society is corrupt as II is trihinR.
I ask you what are the amusements
Of society. and I may describe them as
wine, dancing and card playing. DO
these require brains7"
In addition to the sermon the ex-
cellent musical program given by the
choir was a feature of much interest.
Selections from the works Of Men
delssohn were rendered most pleas
ingly by the choir and by Norris C..
Morgan, organist
Evening journal., 1917-01-22
Wife COULD NOT
EAT Vegetables
Since Taking Tanlac, Viii
mington Lady Can Eat
Almost Any Foods
HER LIFE WAS JUST
ONE LONG MISERY

II is upon unqualified detailed en-.
dorsements like the following that the
monster demand for Ianlac has been
built up.
This convincing Tanlac story was told
by @. r. HUM. Of 007 kirkwood stree
this city; "For four years my wife sui.
fered from Indigestion and a complete
nervous breakdown. She had no appe-
tite and what little food she did eat
soured in her stomach and, Of course
was followed by bloating, pain and dis.
tress. Why, she got 40 bad that she
could not eat meat, vegetables or any
solid foods and was so nervous that the
least noise disturbed her. Her sleep was
greatly affected and she became 20 tired
out, run down and weak that her life
was Just one long misery. She tried &C
many things, but without improving
When we got Tanlae we did not have
much faith in it, but / am glad to say
Tanlac has made her a different woman
in only a few weeks time. Why, sir
Mrs HUM has splendid appetite now
she eats almost anything she likes and
her food digests perfectly. The nervous
ness has almost left her and she enjoys
good, refreshing sleep again. Everyone
remarks how well she looks, for she il
gaining in strength and weight every
day.
Nothing is too strong for us to say
about Tanlac, in recommending it foi
publication"
Edward Hales Drum, Eastern dis.
tributor OF Tanlac, said in referring tC
the above story; "You will find many
women in Wilmington who suffer as
Mrs. HUM did, who simply drag them
selves around and all they need is the
right system builder and tonic. Tanlac
as thousands have testified viii brine
back the sparkle to the eye and color e
the cheek Fl"
Learn more about Tanlac from YOU
neighbor, who knows, or visit the Nil
Ter Drug Store. where the Tanlac Mar
explains its merits daily to many people
In New Castle, Z. Challenger & Son sci
Tanlac; Delaware City, w. r. Jester
Milford, F. II. Bratton; laurel, T. L
Mason; Delmar, S. Fl. Whayland.-Adv
Evening journal., 1917-01-22

The washington Heights Branch, l.
S. S. held a very pleasant meeting at
the home of Mrs. F. Lang, No. 604
Concord avenue, recently. Mrs. g. w.
Evening journal., 1917-01-22

be held in Wilmington next May, IL,
IS, 10. We are starting to create a
fund for the entertainment OF this
distinguished band of unselfish wom-
en-, while in our city. They give their
service and money, cheerfully, all
through the year, and it is hoped that
Wilmington people will appreciate
the honor Of having this convention
here, and respond to this appeal If
any one desires TO send a check for
this purpose, please say it is for the
Convention Fund" and make 1t pay
able to the Delaware Division, I. s.
s., and mail it to the treasurer, DR..
Florence NJ. Seward, No. 90 West
Ninth street, city.
Evening journal., 1917-01-22
7. P. ROLPH DEAD

John P. Rolph, aged 81 years, WHO for
the past nineteen years has been con-
nected with the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Corporation as foreman, died Al
his summer residence, at Colts, Nd, on
Saturday morning, of paralysis. He left
work a week before his death for a brief
stay at Colts. He is survived by his
wife and two sons, Jesse J. Rolph, Of
Colts, Nd, and Virgil Rolph, of No. 62e
North Clayton street, this city. Ths
funeral services will be held Wednesday
noon at Colts, Md.
Evening journal., 1917-01-22

Dorsey, Jr., out State president, was
a guest.
The next meeting will be held at
the home OF Mrs. Clinton Burton, No.
7O1 Concord avenue.
MARGARET GALLAGHER.
Press Correspondent.
E. r. ORT,
Chairman OF the Press,
Evening journal., 1917-01-22

Mrs. william B. Hates has returned
from a visit with relatives in Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. Norman P. Crouch, of Whining
ton, has been here for a visit with her
sister. Mrs. Joseph G. Jolls.
Evening journal., 1917-01-22
Il didn't begin with the askings,
took the Job and stuck
/ took the chance they wouldn't.
And now they're calling it luck"

The quarterly meeting Of the Del
aware Division, /. S. s., will be held
next Thursday evening, January %,
in the I. S. S. room. Of st. Andrews
Church, Eighth and Shipley streets. A
full attendance is desired, as conven-
ton committees will be appointed and
plans discussed.
This society is publishing a "Cal-
endar Sunshine Directory" which will
come out next week. It contains val
liable information concerning our To-
zeal society, and will be sold for ten
cents. We had hoped to issue 1t a
little earlier, but on account OF illness
the delay was unavoidable.
The evening world., 1917-04-23
SORROWFUL TRRONG SEES
DAVE MONTGOMERY BURIED
Actor, Who Was Fred Stones Part.
ner, Is Laid TO Rest in Wood
lawn Cemetery.

They buried "The Tin Woodman" in
Woodlawn Cemetery this afternoon,
while his old pal, THE Scarecrow,"
looked on with tear filled eyes. For
1t Is as the principals in The Wizard
OF OF" that Montgomery and stone
will always be best remembered as
funmakers. Fred Stones grief as he
watched Dave Montgomery, his part
ner OF twenty-three years. laid to
rest was only little less poignant
than that Of score OF actors and
friends who made the journey to the
cemetery.
Hundreds OF Broadway's best known
players attended, the funeral services
at Campbell's Funeral Rooms, No.
1917 Broadway. They were conducted
by tho Rev. DR.. Daniel Russell OF
Rutgers Presbyterian Church. Charles
Dillingham;, manager Of the famous
team, and members OF the "Chln
Chin" company, the organization
Montgomery was with when strlchen
in Chicago, were present.
Numerous floral offerings covered
the coffin. Scott Welsh sang Lead
Kindly Light" and Harrison Brock
bank Pass On. Brother" The imme-
diate mourners besides Mr.. Stone
were Mr.. and Mrs. Rex Lawhead, tho
latter Mr.. Montgomery's sister; Mrs
Stone and Mr.. stones father.