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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-26

ISSUE On MARKET
HcAdoo Considering Offering Second
s280s ogo,09o 10 the Banks With
In Next I'D DAYS.

Washington. April 16-seeretary
4leAaeo is considering another offer
ing Of SEQ 100000 in treasury gertE6-
Gates due June 80 10 the banks OF the
country within the next 10 days.
The second Offering. If made soon
probably viii follow the same course
as that adopted In tha first offer az
Sz58,ooo.eo0 from which 5000 600 600
was loaned Yesterday 10 Great Brit
ain The issue would ds placed
through the federal reserve banks
acting as fiscal agents for the govern
nent and would be offered primarily
% the banks OF tbe country. state
banks and private institutions as we1t
as members 81 the federal reserve
system
Conferences as 10 the further needs
q the entente governments were roa-
r5nuaa today with representative Of
Great Britain and italy Lord Gun
life. governor Of the Bank Of Eng
land accompanied bv SIR Cecil Spring
Rice the British ambassador. and 9th
er officials of the British embassy
spent half al hour with Secretary Mc-
Aaeo
Announcement was made that Brit
lzh Foreign Minister BaIfour ana Sec
rotary AIeAdoo have arrived at q com
piata understanding on questions at
/ EacUne finance trade shipping bank
+ ing exchange and kindred problems
MIR. Balfour expressed himself today
as tremendously pleased with the SYM
pathetic understanding and the CO.
/ Operation Of the American govern
aaHE
BaIf8ur Kept Busv.
/ 1ET. BaIfour devoted himself today
#ta aocra5natlag the suggestions made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-26

Hugh Gibson. formerly secretary
A taa United States embassy IL
London. is acting as the AID q
Arthur +. BaIfour during the latter .
stay IA this country. Dir. Gibson was
recently placed il charge Of the new
publicity bureau Of the state depart
ment az Washington This bureau
works under rules and regulations
made by the national commission o.
pubic Information
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
EMPTY STOCKING
FUND SENT SANTA
To one HUNDRED
LADIES OF THE ASSOCIATED
CHARITIES REMEMBERED THE
PARENTS AS WELL AS THE LIT
TIE CHILDREN.

Over 100 baskets were distributed
among the poor of the city yesterday
by the ladies of the Associated Char
tiles, led by Mrs. C. ]. Sherlock and
Mrs. C. C. Hawkins, as the result of
the collection by The Times-Recorder
CT $245 for the Empty Stocking"
fund In addition, as many empty
stockings were filled in the course OF
the distribution of this charity.
The ladies made substantial pres
erts, the baskets containing food, ra-
ther than fruit However, the child
rem were given the regular Santa
Claus gifts. Not all of the money was
used at this time, some still being left
in the treasury. 1t will be dispensed
during the winter as needed
Every family in distressing circum-
stances known to the ladies was taken
care of.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26

AMERICUS FOLKS RUSHED TO Sc
: CURE FIRST OF SHIPMENT TO
ARRIVE AFTER BEING OUT OF
COMMODITY FOR A WEEK.

The sugar shortage here has been
relieved.
How long sugar will be on sale
i'll Americus stores is a question that
only time can determine, but it is
there now-and citizens are getting ii
supply while they can.
Monday the city was entirely out of
sugar, but few small express ship
ments came in during the day, and
this helped relieve the tensity Of the
situation. One merchant who placed
the commodity on sale early during
the day, was compelled to withdraw It
altogether for a time, so many people
croWed into his establishment to get
the precious commodity.
Only limited quantity was sold
10 individual buyers in most stores,
and in this manner the supply was
distributed among hundreds of buy
ers, Negroes and whites alike sought
sugar, and wherever it was to be had
there were eager buyers. Today addi-
tional express shipments came in and
this afternoon, it was said, most of
the housekeepers of Americus had a
small quantity on hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
DRAFT THOUSAND
BRICKLAYERS FOR
PERSHING'S ARMY

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 20
The new draft machinery was invoked
for the first time when Provost Mar
shall General Crowder made public to-
day instruction, sent to all govern
ors providing for the mobilization OF
one thousand brick-layers needed by
Gen. Pershing's forces at once.
In accordance with the law, Local
boards will examine all questionaires
already returned and report the num-
ber of bricklayers of draft age avail
able fo service. General Crowder's let
ter indicates that similar calls fol
men skilled in other occupations may
be expected at an early date.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
0EATH OF THERON
n. HAWKES. MONDAY
WELL KNOWN AMERICUS MAN
DIED AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS
AT HIS HOME ON WEST CHURCH
STREET.

Theron N. Hawkes., one of Americus
best known citizens, and in former
years a prominent citizen here, died
Monday afternoon at his home on
Church street He had been i'll during
several months past and death was not
unexpected
Mr. Hawkes., during many years OF
his life. was engaged in the banking
business here. being cashier of one
or two strong financial institutions
during his active business ca
reer. He also served several terms
as city clerk and treasurer, this being
the last work in which he engaged He
retired several years ago, and had
since remained at his home, his de-
clining years being spent in the
midst of his family and in minister
ing unto his aged mother He was
sixty-eight yaers of age.
Surviving relatives are his wife, who
before her marriage was Miss Annie
Lou Hawkins, sister of the late Eu-
gene A Hawkins, and a member of one
Of Americus prominent families; two
sons, Nelson Hawkes. and Will Hawkes.,
of Atlanta, and a daughter, Miss Mary
Hawkes., who resides in this city His
mother, Mrs NJ. T. ELAN also sur
wives, as does his half-brother, Howell
Elam of Americus.
Mr.. Hawkes. was a member of First
Methodist church, and the funeral ex-
orcises were held from that edifice
this afternoon 1T $3.50 o'clock, inter
ment being in Oak Grove cemetery
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev Paul w. Ellis, and Messrs. c.
L Ansley, J. A. Davenport, W r.
Walker, A. Rylander, Fl. T. Bivins and
+. L. Murray acted as pallbearers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
ATLANTA POLICEMEN
STAGE UNIQUE FIGHT

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 26.---Asking an
Atlanta policeman where to buy booze
is evidently rather delicate and
dangerous subject, Judging by the re-
suits which ensued when a traveller
rropounded the question to couple
OF cops at the Terminal station yes
terday
ASK Carter" said Policeman Fain,
pointing to the fellow patrolman of
the beat, who was standing near.
The traveller turned to ask Carter,
meaning no more than a good-natured
joke, but Carter resented the refer
ence "Fain can tell you, for he got
some for friend of his the other day, y
was his retort"
This made Fain very angry, and in
a trRe the tgo pSliIesmsp poll were scrap
ping like a couple of bull dogs. and
coBsff6m' another fVeat naf "a De
summoned TO separate them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
INCOME TAX LAW
GOES In EFFECT

What is your annual income? If you
are married, how many children un-
der eighteen years are dependent up
on your"
You will soon be asked these and
many other questions when Uncle Sam
begins to pry into your affairs to ascer-
tain just how much you should pay the
government as your share under the
income tax law.
Failure to file your report before
March ! may result in fine of be-
tween 500 and $1,000 The law also
provides that it is possible to impose q
penalty of an additional assessment
of so per cent. of the amount of your
income tax.
Reports should be made by every un-
married man whose annual income is
$1,000 or more, and every married man
with an income of $4,000 or over. Mar
ried men will be allowed exemption
from taxes for every $500 of his in
come, in excess of $4,000, for each de-
pendent child under eighteen years of
age
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
WORK To SECURE
COAL SUPPLY FOR
CITY INSTITUTIONS
FUEL ADMINISTRATOR ALLEN AD-
yISED CONCERNING SUPPLY FOR
INDUSTRIES AND INSTITUTIONS
HERE.

Americus industries and public utili-
ties are facing a coal shortage that
may result in great inconvenience to
citizens, unless a supply of fuel IL
speedily secured.
Several industries have made appli-
cation for an emergency supply, and
Fuel Administrators Allen has brought
the matter to the attention of DR..
L. G. Hardman, the state administra-
tor at Commerce. There Is not suf-
ficient coal here to last many days and
urgent methods are being invoked to
have this supply enlarged.
Domestic consumers who are with
ont adequate supplies have little pros
pect of getting their wants supplied,
according to reports, but industries
here have been promised three car
loads of coal by the state administra-
ton. A telegram received by Mr..
Allen conveyed this information, and
served somewhat to relieve the tension
existing, but this will not be sufll-
cient for more than a week, and then
stocks must again be replenished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
4 SHORT
LINE TO THE SEA
ILLINOIS CENTRAL AND CENTRAL
OF GEORGIA MAY BE CONNECT
Ed VIA NASHVILLE, TENN.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dec. 26-Pre-
liminary surveys for railroad from
Nashville to Chattanooga, Tenn, which
are now in progress. are attributed to
a desire on the part of the illinois Cen
trail system to obtain short line con-
neotion to the Central of Georgia,
which it controls.
Representatives of the Illinois Cen
tral in Chattanooga territory are
quoted in report from there as ad-
mitting that their company is making
the surveys. The Illinois Central has
a line to Hopkinsville, KY, and from
there it could use the Tennessee Cen
tral, in which it is largely interested,
to Nashville, while the proposed line
to Chattanooga. about 110 miles,
would make the shortest route, it Ia
said, from Chicago to the Southern At
lantic ports
1t is further said that the surveys
merely amount to checking UP an old
survey made by the Tennessee Cen
trail from Nashville, via Murfreesboro.
shelbgaHe, woodbury. sand 'Mahches-
Ter and the sequatchie valley It
would have no grade as great as per
cent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
PROPOSED REFORMATION
OR PHILIPPINE CURRENCY

MANILA, p. l., Dee. 26,-Reforma-
ton Of the Philippine currency sys-
TEN is provided for in curreney bill
passed by the Philippine house and
which seems certain of passage by
the senate. It must be submitted to
tho president for final approval II
proposes to reduce the weight of the
bullion in Philippine currency to the
standard of the United States, thus
avoiding the danger which menaced
tie islands recently when the value OF
the actual silver in the peso reached
2efe above the nominal value, willis
the bullion value of subsidiary silver
coins was dangerously near the face
value. The bill also provides for the
issualihy atlHe government dfapaper
notes Of the value Of one FesoN The
lowest denomination bill heretofore is
sued by the government is two resos
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
LIEUT.. WILLIAMS IS
VISITOR In AMERICUS

Lieut.. Cranston Williams, who will
be pleasantly recalled as former edi-
ter of The Times Recorder, is 8 visitor
IN Americus. He will remain here two
or three days as the guest of friends.
Since his graduation from the Officers
Training camp at Fort Mcpherson,
Lieut.. Williams has been attached to
the Fifty-Sixth Infantry, U. S. A., sta
toned at Chickamauga Park. Since
entering the army he has made an
especial study of machine guns and
machine gun construction and Is now
riHed as an expert ilsi tlifsi branch. He
jjsas on waitinDzFd easz sao piiesdHta D and
will spend part of this time among
his numerous friends in Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
RAID ON AMERICAN
SOIL BY MEXICANS

MARIA, Tex, Dec. .26.-American
troops today are guarding all outlets
t., Van Horn canyon, where about a
hundred Mexican bandits who crossed
the border Christmas morning are be-
lieved to be in hiding. The Mexicans
raided the postoffice and general store
on the rite ranch, killing three persons
and wounding one other They car
ried away with them booty estimated
to be worth $1,000. Many Of the ban
dts are reported to have been killed
by soldiers since their exploit became
known.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
DEMAND FOR COAL IS
BIGGER THAN SUPPLY

WASHINGTON d. c., Dee. 20
The recent demand for bituminous coal
has been greater than the mines could
meet, although the increase in produc-
ton this year had been normal.
Fuel Administrator Garfield, after
reciting these facts, today testified be
fore the senate Investigating commit
tee that the administration is laying
emphasis on the stimulation of pro-
duction, rather than the regulation Of
prices. Mr. Garfield said he knew that
big prices are being made by the coal
mine operators, but believed this to be
necessary in order to stimulate pro-
duction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
Constituent Assembly to Convene.

LONDON, Dec. 26.-The social revo-
lutionary majority in the Russian con-
stituent assembly has decided to con-
woke that body on January 2, accord
ing to Petrograd dispatch to the Lon
don Times
This action is to be taken despite the
determination of the Bolsheviki gov
ernment to prevent the meeting of the
assembly without its sanction It is
anticipated because of this conflict
that much bloodshed will result, and
that, perhaps, a new revolution may
be launched.
Confirmation has been received here
that Stockholm is to be the scene ol
Russo-German peace negotiations, be-
ginning early in January.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
AMERICUS BOY TO
GET FINE BULL AS
CLUB WORK PRIZE

Judson Morgan, of this city, has been
notified by W. A Winburn, president
Of the Central of Georgia railroad, that
he is being sent a registered shorthorn
bull as prize for his showing in the
boys club contest in Sumter county
The boy has received the following
letter:
Savannah, Ga, Dec. "a, 1917
Mr.. Judson Morgan, Americus, Ga.
Dear sir: We have formal advice
from ]. K. Giles, state agent in Boys
Club work, that you are the winner
of the shorthorn bull offered by this
company as prize for Four-Crop club
contest in Sumter county and | desire
to congratulate you, not only upon
having won this valuable prize, but
upon your energy and ability as a
farmer, which is proven by the fact
that you made greater net profits from
your one acre in corn, one acre in
cotton, and one ace in winter oats fol-
lowed by hay, than any other boy who
entered the Four-Crop contest in your
county.
For the Central of Georgia Railway
Company, l take pleasure in advising
that we are glad to give you this bull
as a reward for your efforts, and trust
you may be able to make good use of
him, and that as result of your own
ership of the bull you may become as
successful in stock-raising as you
have proven yourself to be in crop
growing.
"We note as a result of giving bulls
as prizes in former years, an active
interest is being taken in the raising
CT better cattle in most of the counties
where the Four-Crop winners received
bulls, and We trust such may be the
case in your community. Mr.. j F.
Jackson, our agricultural agent, will
arrange to have the bull delivered TO
you as early as it is possible to do so,
and will write you concerning the mat
ter Yours sincerely
wv. A. WINBURN, President"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
To SPEND BIC
SUM CARRYING
OUT CAMPAIGN
INTERNATIONAL PROPAGANDA is
DECIDED ON - RUSS0-GERMAN
PEACE FARLEY TO BE HELD AT
STOCKHOLM.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 26.-The BoIshe-
wiki government has decided to repre-
sentatives to all countries throughout
the world, belligerent as well as neu-
tralus, to further its propaganda in
ternationally.
Two millio nrubles have been ap-
propriated for this purpose, but the
date upon which the delegates will
depart from Petrograd, or their desti-
nations are not stated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
CAMP CONDITIONS
ARE INVESTIGATED

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 20
Conditions existing in the American
overseas forces and in National Army
training camps were described today
to the senate military committee when
that body resumed its inquiry into
war preparations. Among the officers
wre testified were Gen John +. Orion,
commanding Camp Wadsworth, near
Spartanburg, S. c. He was heard be-
hind closed doors, the committee hold
ing the evidence given should not be
made public.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
JOHN S. WILLIAMS
MAY BE- NAMED TO
HANDLE RAILROADS

WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. 26.-
John Shelton, present comptroller Of
the currency, is being discussed here
today as the most probable selection
for federal railroad administrator,
should President Wilson decide to ap-
Ioint such an official Secretary Nc
Adoo is also being mentioned in con-
nection with the appointment
81. Williams was formerly president
Of the Seaboard Air Line railroad, and
is a railroad man of recognized gen
ius.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
TWO DEAD AND FOUR
INJURED WHEN TRAIN
SMASHES AUTOMOBILE {

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 26.-W.
D. Winn and his son, Alfred, killed, and
his wife, mother, another son and Miss
Tessie Turner injured, when an AT
lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic train
struck their automobile at Owenton
crossing early today The scene of
tie accident is on a short distance
from Birmingham, between this city
and Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
boy SAYS HIS UNCLE
FORCED HIM TO KILL

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 26.-Locked in
cell in Fulton county jail for safe
keeping, seventeen year-old Albert
Nix has told the story of how he and
his uncle, Barlow Nix, killed G. L. Alex
ander and Jesse Everedge in Muscogee
county near Columbus last Thursday
night He claims that his uncle en-
ticea the men to the place with 800
to buy moonshine liquor, and then
killed and robbed them before he (the,
boy) knew what was happening. He
claims that his uncle threatened TO
shoot hfn1 II he didn't help to dis-
pose Of the bodies, which were buried
and later discovered. The uncle was
taken to Macon for safe keeping "
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
COAL AND SUGAR
PROBES GOING ON

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 26.-
An inquiry into the coal shortage de-
layed the sugar investigation before
the senate committee again today
Fuel Administrator Garfield has been
summoned as a witness to appear be-
fore the committee, which plans to
take up the sugar probe again next
Friday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
BOI SFIEVIkI BEGINS WORLD PEACE CAMPAIGl
COTTON BROUGHT
80 CENTS TODAY

There was considerable selling of
cotton in Americus today when the
market went to thirty cents.
For time it seemed that more than
thirty might be paid, and it is the
general belief among those interested
in cotton that higher price viii yet
be reached.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
GREECE WANTS ITS
CITIZENS TO SERVE
IN AMERICAN ARMY

WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 20
Greece wants Greeks in the United
States to enlist in the American army,
according to a note from the Greek
government delivered today at the
state department
In this note the Greek government
pledges itself not only to suspi the
punishment of Greeks in a fore ar
N.Y. but the government offers { eeks
who support American arms during the
war a substantial reward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
CLOTHING SHORTAGE
IN SOUTHERN CAMPS
WILL Be CORRECTED

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 26.-
Aroused by reports of shortages in
clothing at Southern army camps, the
senate military committee today
adopted a resolution requesting the
secretary of war to Immediately ascer-
tain conditions ny wire and to supply
deficiencies among the troops He was
also requested to suspend the de-
partmental routine, if necessary, by
making direct purchases at sources
Of supply near the camps.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
AMERICUS ENJOYS
QUIET CHRISTMAS

There was no public rowdyism in
Americus yesterday, with the result
that Recorder Marshall and the olice
had comparatively little to do. Good
order was preserved, and no casual
ties were reported.
Ii is believed to have been the first
Christmas in many years without
some one being injured and without
some child being burned with fire
works.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
FAIR AND COLDER
WEATHER COMING

Fair and colder is the weather fore
cast for tonight and tomorrow. A heavy
frost, if the skies are clear, is also
predicted.
Following Easter-like weather in the
morning Americus yesterday after
noon and last night had very disa-
greeable Christmas. The same condi-
tions prevailed practically over the
entire state
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
PACKING INDUSTRY
TO UNDERGO PROBE

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 2G.--Hearings
before the Federal Trade commission
now inquiring into conditions in the
packing Industry, will be started here
tomorrow 1t is understood that sew
eral witnesses have been notified by
telegraph direct from Washington, to
appear at the hearing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
Italians Capture Positions.

ROME, Dec 26.--Col del Rosso and
Monte Val ella, on the Asiago plateau
were recaptured yesterday by Italian
troops but. it twas--feasIld-- impossible,
to hold them, the war office announced
today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
Red Cross Train Leaves Petrograd.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 26.-The Ameri-
can Red Cross train destined to, Ras-
mania left here yesterday ,Pwgilt4hss With the
approval of Bolsheviki authorities All
CT the original supplies, except the
automobiles were aboard the train,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
"NOthing to Report"

LONDON, Dec. 26.-"There is moth
ing special to report" on the British
front in France, says today's war of
fee statement.