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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

Remember Marie Dressler in "Tillie
Wakes Up" and Charlie Chaplin in "Be
hing The Screen" Opera House tomor-
row-Friday. 26-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

Clarence Williams and Leon Jones,
students at Mercer University. Macon
and Erick Jones, who is attending Cor
don Institute, passed through Ameri-
Gus Thursday, en- route to Smithville
where they go to attend the funeral OF
their uncle, John S. Williams, who
died suddenly Thursday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

Mrs. B. S. Kassels and daughter, Miss
Rosa Lee Kassels, left Thursday fol
Albany to spend a few days witt
friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

J. P. Raiford left Thursday after
noon for Albany, where he went to at
tend the Shriners' ceremonial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

Just received big lot of genuine
Panama Sample Hats at greatly re-
duced prices. See them quick and
make make selection. W. j. Josey.
2S-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

Fishing Tackle and sporting goods
26-tf. HIGHTOWER'S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

John D. Williams, of Smithyille, was
in Americas Thursday. He was going
to attend the funeral of his brother,
which was held few miles from
Smithville Thursday afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
TREMENDOUS PENSION
BILL FOR GREAT BRITAIN
VIII Probably Reach Great Total Of
10000, 900 Pounds Yearly.

London, Feb. 1.-Whcn tho now British
pension minister, q. II. Barnes, unfoldS
his now pensions scheme this month. il
will be found that il will cost the country
not less than 5o,oo90GJ pound, year .tc-
cordng to Mr.. Bam"s's forecast of his
scheme, there will h" a minimum of one
pound week to widows of soldiers and
sailors who arc unable to do any wage
crning work, while adequate sums will be
paid to disiigured and crippled men, ire
spective of their ability to return to ac-
tive civilian life.
The new pension department will be per-
manently housed in group Of new build.
ings about two miles west of the principa
government offices IN whitehall Tho
staff will include about 700 persons AT
the outset.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
100000 TONS OF ALLIED
SHIPPING DESTROYED

Berlin, Feb. !, tby wireless to SayVillo. }
More than 100000 tons Of shipping have
been lost by the entente powers through
the war measures Of the central powers,
II was officially announced today Tho
flgureS, which carry tho nCcouut m to
the leSiUnm" Of he present year. have
the British losses as more than 3,~0ooD
u'cs. or nearly Is pcr cent. Of tho total
british tonnage When the war began The
statement reads:
During the same period the statement
says. the naval forces OF the ccntra'
powers have sunk or condemned as
prizes i0l neutral ships Of 531jI tons
gross, because of their transportation of
contraband
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
BENNINGTON WOMAN
DIES IN HER 9TH YE

Bennington .'cb. 5.--Mrs Melissa Sal
l5enningtons oldest resident, died Il
this morning at the home OF her
Judge Edward l., Bates, in her 9Th "
Until within few weeks ago when
sustained a fall her remarkable vital
was apparently unimpaired on her
birthday anniversary she gave red
ton to the older women residents ot
village, as had been her custom for Ne
since the accident she had been CONN
TO her bed. although her mental taculI
underwent no apparent change
Mrs Bates was born Al Andover'
September l6, 1870, the daughter of J"1
and Hannah Roberts Scribner She "a
to Bennington in 1928 and had since
sided in town. July IL, l>4'. she Wa
red to William Bates, native OF
mington, Mass. who diod IN TINS VIZ
January 26. 1898.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
CONGRESS BUSHES
PLANS FOR DEFENSE
Big Increases Added to ApprO-
priatiOn Measures-Will
Speed Up Legislation.
$4,000, 900 MORE FOR NAVY.
Bill Appears In Scnntc Increasing Fem
nltics for Threatening Prcsidcnt-
100 New Submarines Favored.

Washington. Feb. G-Big increases were
added to national defense appropriation
measures in Congress to-day ana plans
were made to put through quickly other
provisions requested by the administrs-
ton 10 prepare the country for whatever
NAL follow the break with Germany.
Tho House, hurrYng the annual naval
bill toward completion wrote into il addi'
'ional appropriations totaling Sl0'"0,o"'
Of which more than N,,oo1,olo is for ammu-
milton for merchant HuXilares of the
fleet and nearly S2,OD00T for anu-aircraft
guns to defend naval stations
Three separate administration bills are
designed to expedite naval construction
and aid in developing acronauticS.
In the Senate bill was put through
increasing the penalties for making
threats against the President of the Uni
ted States. Tho republicans agreed at
an informal conference to support a plan
for authorization Of 100 submarines at a
cos; If 100000 in addition 10 those pro-
vided for in tho regular building pro-
gram.
An executive session to consider nomi-
nations blocked Senator stones plan to
call for vote to-day on his resolution
giving senatorial approval of the break
with Germany. and he said tonight he
would call it M tomorrow. The rcpub-
iCan leaders Will support the proposal.
but some senators are expected to oppose
/ 1t and = dramatic debate is in prospect.
While the House was debating the
! naval bill the military committee
brought in tho annual army appropri-
alton measure carrying a total of S24i.-
100000 1t includes q provision re-
! qutEtod by Secretary Baker yesterday
I under which tn. fun membership Of tho
4 Irn ryh N
! Washington i'll emergencies to work on
war problems.
Items for now equipment are $4,000,
600, 900 for aviation, s11,0oo,0O0 for
! equipment and stores of the reserve
corps, and $500 600 FOR automatic ma
chine guns for the army and national
d guard. Debate on the bill VIII begin
late this week.
The annual tortihcatons ill neared en-
.actment to-deY when the Senate approved
tho conference report cmhodyinc proNi'
SION against purchase of the cost of man
ufacturc by the government.
The House Judiciary committee re-
ported favorahly on the new series OF
laws dealing with conspiracies against the
Tinted states and in the interests Of for
egn governments. Tentative drafts OF
these bills. nearly a score in number, were
sent to Congress several months ago by
the department. of justice and. after dip
lomatic relations were broken with Ger
many. President Wilson requested tina,
they be passed quickly.
IN espionage bill also vas reported ia
VorablY during the day by the House ju
dietary committee and a bill eStendin-
for one year the life Of the federal ma
rnc war risk insurance bureau wa
passed Under the present law the bu
nj -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
HARVARD BOYS DEFINE
THE GIRL WORTH WHILE
Long List OF Qualifications Mentioned
Perhaps None Too MANY.

cambridge, Mass. Feb. The Round
Iable Boys members Of the graduate
school at Harvard, got together recently
ana agreed ON the girl that's worth
while as follows:
Sho Is attractive, graceful and healthy
h"t not necessarily pretty.
She can dress tastefuly and entertain
any one and make HIM feel at case.
She can make bread a. well rs fudge
ana cake as well as rarcbit
Nne rs appreclatiNc Of the dance ana OF
tho sports
she is hroadminded, sympathetic, tact.
iul' unseliish optimistic. thrifty, Of good
dlsposltlon and moderate in all things
one cam stand rcVerscs without worry
Sho Is gentle to children and hihd 10
oder people, especially her parents
0ho has broad education, put not
necessarily college one.
She rs modest and true and home
loving.
Nho has good social standing Is OF a
re"Slous nature and j. not too proud 10
pray.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
PATTEE TO SPEAK.
To Address Annual Meeting Of Gale
donna Farmers Association.

ST. Johnsbury. Feb. The annual meet
Ing Of the Caledonia County Farmers
association will he held here next Tues
day. Secretary Richard Pattee of the New
England Milk Producers association and
Director Thomas Bratllcc of the extension
service will speak, and possibly also Dean
j. l.. Hills Of the state College Of ASri-
culture.
County Agent l.. \. Wood SAYS there
has been big gain III membership in tho
association tho past year, but only onc
farmer in four belongs even now.
Extension schools will he held at Barnet
the week of February 1@-l6, and at West
Burke the week Of February 49,.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
JURY FINDS SPANIEL
Is NOT GUILTY
Acquitted OF Numbering wife hut F'ccs
Trial for shooting OFFICER.

San Angelo. Tex, Feb. IA verdict Of
not guilty was returned after less thah
two hours deliheration today by me
jury in the case Of Harry j, spaniel OF
Alpine Texas. tried on charge OF KLINE
his wife, Crystal Holland Spaniel last
July.
Spanell was not brought into court to
hear the verdict at the suggestion OF
Judge Dubose
When the verdict was announced many
Of the spectators hurried from the court
room into the street and cheerod.
II was said the trial of SPANIEL on the
charge of killing Lieut.-Col. NJ. 1, Butler
would be held elsewhere than san
Angelo.
Mrs. spaniel and Liout,-Col Butler
were shot and killed July ~ last, while
in an automobile with spaniel, a short
time after the party had left the hotel
operated by SPANIEL in Alpine Tex.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
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"GENTLEMEN'S NIGHT"
AT WOMAN'S CLUB

st. Johnsbury, Feb. 6.-Pythian hall
was filled Monday night with large com
pany of ladies and gentlemen at the an
nual "gentlemen's night of the st. Johns
buryWoman $ club which has always been
one of the leading social events of the
winter season. The members of the club
and their guests were received by tho
president, Mrs. Helen l.. Stone, and one Of
the vice presidents, Mrs. Margaret y. Hay
wood. The entertainment consisted of a
series of recitals by Mrs. Ila Niles Jack
son of Morrisvilc a supper followed and
dancing closed the evenings festivities.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
To Serve Two to Three Years.

Middlebury. Feb, 6.--F. L. Tyo, arrest
ed in Rutland last Saturday BY Deputy
Sheriffs Noble j. Sanford and Edward
Higgins. on IA writ charging statutory
offense, was arraigned before Judge James
B. Donoway in municipal court to-day. He
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to serve
not less than two and half nor more
than three and "A half years at the house
of correction in Rutland 10 which institu-
ton Deputy Sheriff Higgins took him to-
day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
THREE INCORPORATE.
Two $5O.OOO Firms and Library Assoc
citation .Tilc Pnpcrs.

Montpelier, Feb. 6-Articles of associa-
ton have been filed with the secretary of
state by the following companies;
Huntress-Adams company, Inc. of Brat
tleboro, capital stock of $4,000. lncor-
porators, Frank Huntress and Carl II.
Adams of Keene. y. H.. William &.
Huntress aud Harold h. Whitney OF Brat
tleboro Gilmore & Co. Inc. Newport.
capital of $4,000. Incorporators. Mrs,
Elizabeth Flint. Lillian q. Haselton.
Harry T. Hamilton of Newport. East
Barre W. c. T. L. Library as
ISOLATION. lncorporators. Mrs. \. +,
Avery, Mrs. II. r. Sargent, Fannie q.
Cooney. y. l.. Avery, +. l.. Sargent,
II. a. McA lister. Mrs. +. l.. Tucker, all
of Last Barre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
4 WOMAN's EXPERIENCE WITH
GRIPPE

When "A cough or cold hangs On. and
you have aches and pains that are hard
to define, it is likely that grippe rs taking
hold of your system. Mrs j. A. Rodgers,
Switzer, S. C., says: Il am susceptible
to colds, often ending in grippe. In this
case have found Foley's Honey and Tar
to prevent doctor bills" Medical Han,
J. w. O'Sulivan. 80 Church Street (Ady)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

both at Philadelphia. had been removed
from those vessels and placed in isolation
barracks. Lieut.. Hans Berg and his Ger
man prize crew were removed from the
liner Appam at Newport News, Va, by
coast guard cutters under direction Of q
United States marshal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

NEW SUFFRAGE BILL
ENDORSED BY MANY
AT CAPITOL HEARING

Opposition Is Almost NegligibleProminent
People before ommittee-Amendmen to
National Guard Bill Provides Extra Pay for
Militia in War Service and for Their De-
pendents-Co Compulsory Service Bill Being
Revised-Board of Control Measure Spon-
sored by Administration Is Introduced
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
PHILADELPHIA IN PORT

London, Feb, The orchestra played
The star Spangled Banner" and other
patriotic airs aboard the American liner
Philadelphia, from New York, when the
news was received of the severance II
diplomatic relations between the United
States and Germany Passengers of the
Philadelphia arrived at London Tonight
from Liverpool. where. the liner docked
early in the day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
TO FORM COMPANY.
Middlcbury College students 'c"'
for Military Training.

Middlcbury, Feb. "a petition was v
scented TO the faculty by the men "l
college to-day asking that a company
formed for military training II Is
peoted such company VIII be lormeu
once.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
GERMAN WARSHIPs SEIZED

Secretary Daniels Saturday afternoon
sent instructions to naval officers in COM
mand Of the various navy yards to take
such steps rs were necessary for the
safety of any German warships informed.
In response to this order word reached
Washington that the crews of the interncd
German auxiliary cruisers kronprlnz
Wilhelm and the Prinz Eitel Friedrich,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

What stlngy meeting th'9 70
haven't seen anybody contribute III
than a dollar
You're right. Even the air Is 'lose
Baltimore American
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
PRES. WILSON ANNOUNCES
Il. s. RELATIONS WITH
GERMANY ARE SEVERE

Break with Austria Will Foow-Mr Wilson Declares Speech to c.
That He Expects Neuas Support and Still Hopes War May
Be AvertedUnabe Believe Germany Carry
Its Threat-Bernstorff Is Notified Dismissal and
ard Is Recalled from Berln-Teutons' Interned War
ships Are Seized
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

is your boarding house running AT
maximum capacity? If not advertise II
and make it pay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08

People who are planning to buy homes
will read your real estate ad with In
terest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
SHIPPING HELD Ut.

Salings Of vessels. American merchant
ships in particular. from American ports.
are now out of the hands of the state
department. and have become military
matter. 1t was broadly intimated Satur-
day that ships flying the American flag
would not leave port until they received
permission from the navy department. and
that their movements at sea would he
under the guidance. if not under the d-
rection. Of the navy department. by wire
los
New-York tribune., 1917-07-24

the only persons who do not want TO
kill their fellow men. We are patriots
and willing TO serve our country. we
are not towards, but we do not want TO
kill. ~. 49,.
When IL was suggested that there
were other dangerous ways IN whlcn
man might serve his country besides
shooting Germans, Mr.. Cohen became
unenthusiastlc. -,
81 don't know how the others feel, y
he said in reply to one question: Du'
I don't want to dig trenches.
Colonel Roosevelt has suggested
that Conscientious objectors be placed
on mine sweepers. How "ouid you
ike that?" he was asked.
~ think others are better fitted TOT
sweeping mines" Mr.. Cohen sa'o
Wa was also cold when il was pro-
nosed that he and the rest OF the union
ioin in Red Cross work at the 'front.'.
81 can make myself more useiui else
where" he announced. d Hhe W
beln out at Washington"
0biectors from New jersey anu %
penn,vlvania are expected to JON .r rhe
s.cnnd pilgrimage 20 the capital me
Tadnrated Union for Democracy IS ar
eiiatod with the Peoples Counell ior
nnnnncyaey and Peace, which has head-
ouarters at 70 Fifth Avenue.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-24
The Uncanny Miss Janis
Her lmpersonations Top the
Programme at the Palace

There are half a dozen good per-
formers on the new programme at the
Palace, but Elsie Janis is the only one
who can actually make one forget the
weather. Miss Jsnis's impersonations
continue TO grow better and better; at
present they are such thorough artistry
that they do not even require the
semblance of novelty and the touch OF
Patriotism which are impaired 20 them.
Miss Janis's present Palace appear
arce is part of two weeks engage
ment at that playhouse. and it may be
the final chance 10 behold her for a
season or more, Cor the lsments of
London are not to be stilled. She has
added Laurette TAYLOR. Nora Bayes and
Raymond Hitchcock TO her repertory
since her appearance at the Century
The peculiar Hitchcock note eluded her
at the matinee yesterday, but she will
trdouotediy master IL sooner or later
Miss Taylor and Miss Bayes, particu-
lerly the latter. she reflected per-
fectly.
Supper for Two," sketch bv
Fercival Wilde, turned out 10 be rather
conventional treatment of the triangle
Emma Carus returned with her old
artics, and the sometime amusing
Duffy and lnglis are present for a sec
end week. Bennett and Richards and
Donahue and Stewart are among the
others on a good programme.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-24
Apology Quashes Libel
American Editor in China
Gives Pledge Of Loyalty

Washington, July 23.-Dr. Gilbert
Reid American citizen and editor OF
{ The Peking (China) Post after pledg-
INC himself before the United States
court at Shanghai Ito refrain from
criticism Of the American government
or It's officials which may be contrary
either to the spirit of our laws or to
the purpose of any special Legislation
as may be enacted during the period
of the war" has been released from
bail and three charges of libel against
him dismissed. &C.,, -,
He was accused Of seditious libel,
libel of President Wilson and libel OF
Minister Reinsch.
In his pledge made to the court the
editor said: -, q,
~ saw il with all sincerity that |
have never experienced a feeling OF
disloyaltv to my country, and | do here
in open court unhestatlngly profess
my LOYALTY and devotion to my country,
TO its great Constitution and TO the
high ideals for which our republic mas
stood and still stands.
ait has never been my Intention TO
libel, iniure or defame the PRESIDENT
or his chief diplomatic officer IN emma
or attempt TO expose either Of them to
public hatred. ridicule or contempt.
But If, in expressing myself on current
events, | appear 70 have stepped pc
yond the bounds Of propriety, ! express
my honest regret and desire that what
has been written may not be construed
10 possess any offensive meaning
New-York tribune., 1917-07-24
Wallstein Denies
Orgy Flat Charge
Apartment Hired to Catch
CRATER. He Saws


Charges made yesterday before Judge
Mcintyre in General Sessions that in
vestigators employed by Leonard NJ.
wallstein, Commissioner of Accounts,
maintained an "orgy fiat" in the white
Light" district on taxpayers money,
were denied last night by Mrs. Wall
stein. The accusation was made by
Frank Aranow, No. 81 Cedar Street,
counsel for Charles NJ. Strauss. a
former Bureau Of Licenses clerk, who
Was indicted for grand larceny as a
result of an investigation made Dy
Commissioner Wallstein.
In an argument for the dismissal OF
the indictment against Strauss Mr'
Aranow said that when his client was
city official he visited the fiat and
was there entertained and went away
in taxicab at the city's expense.
Women "entertainers" were supplied in
the fat, it was charged.
William II. Boyle Of Commissioners
Wallstein's staff testified before the
grand Jury which indicted Strauss that
the latter had requested him 10 hire
8 professional pickpocket to rob appli-
csnts for licenses in the Offices Of the
bureau. Boyle said he had got Detec-
tive George Pepello of the 43d Precinct
to pose as a pickpocket and entrap
Strauss.
BOYLE hired the apartment" ex-
planned Commissioner Wallstein, be
cause IL was necessary 70 have place
in which grating employees could meet
him in his pretended capacity as graft
fxer.' That was all the fiat was for.
There were no women in IL"
New-York tribune., 1917-07-24
The Train Takers

"Dye go in the water?'
"No. Don't care for it,
Don't, eh?'
"No. Don't care for it."
81 wouldn't give two cents for Atlantic City without
the bathing"
'I don't care for it,
That's funny. That's all there is to do there. l
wouldn't give nickel for it without the bathing Play
golf?"
"No. Amt played in years"
"I like it. It takes you out in the open air.
eyes know My wife was saying that last week
Her very words"
Must be mental telegraphy. Ha! ha! WE'LL it's
true, just the same"
That's right
what dye think o the draft?"
81 haven't seen a paper today Nothing in EN-
these days don't see how they fill em up every day
"'Sright. Lot O junk"
That's right"
Funny you don't for gon' in the water
mo. l don't care for it.
That is all I have listened to since leaving New York
OF course nv friend meant that all had to do was TO
listen to the right people, but am lnrequenty IN their
vcinape when they are oquacious. should ike, Tor
exanne TO report what the President and Mrs Wilson
talk about at breakfast but there is chance that they
might be constrained in my presence though 1t would not
be NV fault am at my merrest and brightest at break
fast especiay if get first chance at the cream pltcher
At any rate it cannot make the Senate set-conscouS
70 know that am listening So think shall eavesdrop
there tomorrow.
Senator Reed has title for book he may write
'TYhos Hoover in America?
WIN" FPA.