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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11
On SIGHT.
is DECISION Of
Of STATE RULING

WASHINGTON, March 10.-The
mere approach of German submarines
or its presence among American arm
ed merchantmen entitle the merchant
men to take all measures of protection
Of preservation against the hostile
submarine.
This is the ruling of the State de-
partment which means that armed
merchantmen could fire on German
submarines the moment they were
sighted. This is based on Germany's
declaration of her intention in sinking
all vessels in the barred zone.
The United States holds denial of
Cermany's old rule Of visiting and
searching, makes all boats hostile.
Whether the United States will
issue rules of instructions to Amer
ican shipping is not known.
Secretary Lansing denies that the
United States is preparing white
hook of Germany's plots in this coun-
try.
What American ships will be armed
first and when they sail will be kept
secret to avoid endangering the lives
of the Americans aboard.
The officials are confident that Sec
rotary Daniels appeal to the news
papers not to publish movements or
matter concerning the arming Of
ships will be observed
Under this ruling an American arm
ed merchantmen could fire on Ger
man submarine the moment it is sight
ed, without being considered as TAX
ing aggressive action. This view IS
based on Germany's declared intention
to sink on sight within certain zones
all vessels, neutral as well as bellig-
erent, and whether passenger vessels,
freighters or contraband carriers.
The United States was said to stand
fatty on its armed merchantmen
warning of March % last. in which
it definitely recognized the right 10
prevent capture" as part of the right
OF self-protection" which could be ex-
ervised either by fight or resistance.
The mere presence of a German sub
marine is declared ground for assum-
ing hostile intent. because of,the state
ment by Germany that all vessels are
to be sunk on sight. Denial by Ger
many of the old rule of visit anc
search makes all it's u-boats actually
hostile.
Whether the government will issue
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11

That the extra session of the state
legislature called by Gov. Nat E.
Harris to enact legislation to make
Georgia bone dry,'i will be unauthor-
lied to do anything more than indulge
in a general discussion of the question,
is the opinion Of Crawford Wheatley,
of this city, representative from Sum-
ter county.
In a statement made yesterday to
representative of the Times Recorder,
Mr.. Wheatley discussed the matter OF
the special session and the call issued
by Gov. Harris on Thursday. Copies
of the official call have been sent out
to all tile members of the Legislators
and Mr.. Wheatley as such received
the proclamation verbatim.
Il believe that Gov. Harris call is
inadequate as regards the authority
given the legislature to enact statute
designed to prevent the shipment OF
spirituous beverages into Georgia; to
make it bone dry in fact" said Mr.
Wheatley.
Reading from the text of the official
proclamation calling the extra ses-
sion for March goth, Mr.. Wheatley
quoted the words of Gov. Harris as
follows regarding the purpose for
which the legislature will convene:
ITO consider and take action upon
the subject of deficiency appropria
ton necessary to complete the
amounts required to be appropriated
to pay the pensions of Confederate
veterans. for 1917, as set out and di-
rected by the Constitution and laws OF
the state.
ITO consider the subject of Bone
Dry prohibition and especially the
shipping, importing or bringing of al
coholic liquors into the state of Geor-
gia, with a view of making such rev
Citations, amendments, changes in or
additions to the existing laws on the
subject, as will, in the opinion of the
General Assembly relieve the state
from the present evils and secure
complete protection to the people
against the sale or importation or
manufacture or keeping on hand of
alcoholic, vinous, malt or intoxicating
LIQUORS"
IF you will notice" said Mr.
Wheatley," the paragraph dealing with
the deficiency appropriation for pens
ions specifically gives the legislature
at it's extra session the power ano
authority to take action on the mat
ter, while the paragraph touching on
the bone dry proposition only gives
authority to the lawmakers to 'consid-
er the subject with view of making
changes in the laws necessary to-
bring about stringent prohibition con
ditions in Georgia"
"Of course, the legislature at its
extra session can take actlon only OH
such matters as are authorized b.
.he governor in his call and it is
question in my mind whether the leg
islature. when it meets on March 10th.
can do any more than merely discuss
the situation as regards prohibition
and make recommendations to the
next legislature regarding the enact
ment of statutes to make Georgia
bone dry" continued Mr.. Wheatley.
The point made by the representative
provides a topic for discussion that
may develop into positive barrier to
the enactment of bone dry" legisla-
ton at the special session called foc
March goth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11

The fate of Dr. Charles K. Chap
man, charged with the murder of Wal
ter II. Wade, of Leslie on the night
Cf August II. 1916, now lies in the
hands of the twelve men who for the
past six days have heard the testimony
OF almost 200 witnesses and listened
to impassioned arguments delivered by
four of the ablest attorneys in Geor-
gia.
The case went to the jury last night
at 1905 o'clock, Judge q. A. Littlejohr
delivering his charge in thirty min
utes, following the conclusion of the
final argument for the state, made by
Judge j. A. Hixon.
The jurymen were Immediately TAX
Ell to the Windsor Hotel for supper
after a continuous session of the court
since 1:3O D. m, when the second
phase of the long days grind began
All day long the twelve jurors lis
tened to the final arguments by conn-
sci and Judge Littlejohn, when it be-
came apparent that it would be possi-
bic to get the case into the hands ol
the jury before the recess was taken
for supper, decided to deliver his
charge Immediately after the states
final address.
After having had supper at the
Windsor Hotel, the jury returned tc
the courthouse and were locked in the
iury room to begin their deliberations
returning again to their sleeping
onarters at the Windsor shortly after
10 o'cock after having failed to agree
upon a verdict during that interval
At the first trial of DR.. Chapman
in January the jury remained out ~
hours. failing to reach verdict, anc
Judge L.ittleJohn finally declared
mtstria1 wren it appeared that there
WAS no possibility of the twelve men
arriving at an unanimous conclusion
Arguments by counsel began yester'
day morning at the opening of court
the defense announcing that they
would not introduce the one remain
inc witness as previously intended
hut would close their case forthwith
JpIe FELTON,, solicitor of the City
Court of Macon county and associate
counsel for the prosecution. delivered
the opening argument for the State
making a clean, unadorned exposition
of the evidence introduced by the
State against Dr. Chapman and appeal
ing in strongest terms TO the finer In
stincts and principles of the jurors te
do their full duty in the consideration
If their verdict. He spoke for one
hour and As minutes.
He was followed by Hollis Fora
who opened for the defense with
strong plea for Dr. Chapman, pointing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11
C. c. JORDAN, OF SCHLEy
COUNTY, IN SERIOUS CONDITION

c. c. Jordan, of Schley county. was
taken suddenly i'll Friday afternoon,
and is in serious condition. The re-
ports frcm his bedside today, is that
ne fill continue to improve and soon
be well again. Mr. Jordan is one of
Schley county's best and most pros
porous farmers and a member of the
board of County Commissioners of
Schley county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11
CITY COURT CASES
SET THIS WEEK

Judge Harper has announced that
the Americus bar will meet at the
court house Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock to arrange the criminal cal
endar of the city court to convene In
regular session on Monday, March
18th, when the criminal work will
be taken up.
On Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
the bar will arrange the civil calendar
OF cases to begin on Monday, March
26th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11

any general rules for the guidance of
American armed ships command is
uncertain at present.
Opposition to such action has been
expressed on the ground that the sit
uation- is now entirely clear, that IN
all events the action OF the COM
mander must depend on his judgment
anil the actual conditions prevailing,
and that the government does not wish
to take any steps which might be con-
strued as deliberately hostile act by
Germany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11
GERMAN ENGINEERS ARE
BUILDING A WIRELESS

GALVESTON. Tex, March 10
American passengers arriving on the
Wolven liner Harold. from Vera
Cruz. declare that a powerful radio
station is being erected near Mexico
City. under the direction of German
engineers. They said that they had
positive inforamtion of the station
which expected to establish direct
connection with Berlin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11
COUNCIL HOME an LEE
STREET BEING REPAINTED

Barlow Council is having his resi-
dence on Lee street painted white. 1t
is one of the prettiest homes in the
city, and Frank T. Ansley is contrac-
tor in charge of the work there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11
ONE YEAR IN PEN FOR
SCUTTLING OWN SHIP

FLORENCE, S. c., March 10.-Eight
officers of the German freighter Lie
benfels which sunk in the Charleston
harbor on January 31st. were sent
enced to year in the Atlanta federal
penitentiary and fine of $500 ach-
They were convicted yesterday. The
charge was sinking vessel in nav
igable stream.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11
RernstOrff In Norway.

LONDON, March 10.-Count Won
Bernstorff, the former German am
bassador to the United States, has ar
rived at Christiana, Norway, accord
ing to Copenhagen dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11
GIANTS BEGIN SPRING
GAMES IN TEXAS ToDAI

DALLAS, Texas, March 10.-The
Giant Regulars and the Dallas team
Of the Texas league pried the lid on
the training season here today when
they met in the initial contest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11
DAILY WEATHER FORECAST

The weather forecast for amer
icus-and vicinity follows:
Sunday: Partly cloudy. with
showers probable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11

weather or No7 - The man
who lets you in on the ground
floor usually winds up by kicking
) you out the window.-Old Man
Sage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11
Case Given to The
Twelve Jurors
7:O5 P. M.
SENT TO BED At 10
O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT
Saturday Spent In
Arguments of
The Case
\ \ \ \ ! \ + + = = =
= THESE MEN TO DECIDE
+ FATE OF DIR. CHAPMAN

HARVEY HALE y
G. M. SLAPPEY.
w. c. HERRING.
]. w. BARWICK.
j. 7. HOLLEY.
w. A. CARTER.
JOSEPH M. BRYAN
c. A. WADE.
w. It. PATTON.
G. F. SUTTON.
c. J. WILLIAMS.
j. E. JOHNSON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11

Continued on Last Page.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-11

]. B. Ansley, city engineer of Amer
icus. swore that on August II, 1915,
Lee street was closed from Lamar TO
Taylor streets on account of paving
operations. Mrs. -Yeartie Howell had
previously sworn that on the auto ride
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
New Schedule in Effect;
May Be Another Change

The Pennsy's new timetable went
into effect yesterday. The new St.
Louis-B Boston fliers east and west,
passed through. Harrisburg last night
on time. Other trains arrived on the
minute. Train IS which has been
put back on the schedule arrived at
1885 yesterday morning and was well
patroni8ed.
For the present there will be but
one conductor on each Boston train.
He will run from New York to st.
Louis and return. Other members
of the crew will change at the var
ious terminals as at present. Later
it is understood that the entire crew
from New York will make the long
run east and west.
While the changes have been ad-
vertised and were in effect yester-
day, new timetables are scarce
There was a big demand to-day. II
Is reported that due to the elmina-
ton of some trains later planne
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
NEWS OF STEELTON
Local Pythians Asked to
Contribute to War Fund

Members of Steelton Lodge No.
All and Carthage Lodge No. 1914,
Knights of Pythias. have been asked
to contribute to the 100000 relief
fund to be used in taking care of
families of members who have been
called into the service. Final ar
rangements for the Carthage cam
paign will be made at a meeting of
the lodge this evening while Steel
ton lodge will complete arrange
ments at a meeting on Thursday
evening.
Carthage Lodge adopted the plan
that a letter be sent to each. mem-
ber asking him to contribute dol
lar either personally at the lodge
rooms or sent by mail before De-
cember II. Letters were issued by
j.. R. jenkins, keeper of records and
seals.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
Few Lower Schools Teach
Any Foreign Language

Only ninteen cities out of 163 of
$4,000 population or over reporting
to the Bureau of Education teach
foreign languages below the seventh
grade of the elementary school, ac-
cordlng to statement just made
pubic. In twelve of these cities Ger
man is the foreign language taught;
in three cities German, French and
Spanish are all taught in the ele-
mentary grades; in one German, Jtal-
ian and Polish; while in the three
remaining cities the languages taught
TO elementary school children are
french and Spanish, alone or in COM
bination. In few cities the foreign
language is taught in all grades,
from. the first to the eighth; in 9TH
ers the instruction does not begin
until the fifth or sixth grade. The
number of elementary school chill
dren taking German ranges from 40
In one city to $4,000 in another.
Few of the superiptendents who
replied to the bureaus inquiry favor
the teaching of German or any other
foreign language in the lower ele-
mentary school, though many of
them believe thoroughly in foreign
language study for students in higher
schools. A California superintendent
says: Il was in doubt before the
war. L am becoming convinced now
That our public schools should teach
one nation, one language, one flag
The teaching of a foreign language
below the seventh grade is a senti-
mental hold of the old country on
Americans of the second generation"
An Illinois superintendent says: "The
public schools should not assist in
perpetuating a foreign language in
the home and foreign viewpoints in
community" An Iowa superinten-
dent is careful to explain that Ger
man is taught in the elementary
grades in his school because Ger
man-American grandparents and
many parents demand it."
A typical condition is that in Bal
timore, Maryland, where the intro
duction of German as a subject of
instruction in elementary schools in
1874 was partly due to the fact that
there were q large number of Ger
man private schools in which the
atmosphere was entirely German. BY
the introduction of German into the
public schools the private schools
were eliminated and the children
gradually came under the influence
OF American ideas. In this city the
superintendent reports that "The
number of pupils taking German has
been reduced so that. now German is
taught only in few instancesin the
seventh and eighth grades" In st.
Louis instruction in German in the
elementary schools was discontinued
in the eighties. In Cincinnati agi-
tation against the continuation of
German in the schools has resulted
in the reduction of the number of
children studying German in the
grades from 1880 in 1867 to
1000 in 1917-1S. German has been
taught in all grades of the elemen-
tary schools of Cincinnati for seven
tY-SiX wears
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

was the guest of Miss Christine
Neidig Sunday.
Mrs. A. K. Wallace is spending
the week at Philadelphia.
Mrs. Jacob Deibler, of Philadel-
phia is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Katherine Nauss. for some time.
Miss, Elizabeth Carr is spending
some time at York visiting relatives.
Mrs. Walter Shellenberger, of
Reading, spent Saturday and Sun
day in town and left for Rockford,
I'LL, where she will visit her hus-
band who was sent there by the gov
ernment to be transferred to France,
where he will do work for the car
company.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Matheson, of
Reading, spent Sunday in town.
Mrs. Harry Kilian, of Chester, is
visiting in town for week.
Miss Nell Bauman" spent Sunday
a. New Cumberland.
Jerry Stetler, a member of Com
pany B. $40 Infantry, and stationed
at Camp Meade, Md, spent Sunday
in town. ..
Herbert Clemmens, of Baltimore
Mrs. Frank Marquart, Washington
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
MIDDLETOWN

Funeral services for Jacob Beckey,
of Royalton, will be held from his
home tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock. The Rev. I. II. Albright,
pastor of the u. b. Church, will Of
ficiate. Burial will be made in the
Middletown cemetery.
The Liberty Fire Company Is pre-
pairing to send Christ mas boxes to
the members of the company who
are in the service of the nation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peck Carver and
children spent Sunday at Penbrook.
The Union Thanksgiving services
of the various churches of town,
will be held in the u. b. Church
Thursday morning at 8. o'clock, the
Rev. o. NJ. Kraybill will deliver the
sermon
Mrs. Frank Condran is ill at her
home in Emaus street.
Miss Anna Lutz is spending a week
at Reading.
Miss Virginia Shope, of Halifax,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

Mrs. W. M. Bender. Mt. Joy, end
Miss Wilma Eaton, of Lancaster,
spent Sunday in town, as the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Lindemuth,
South Union street.
John Rhodes entertained a num-
ber of his friends at his' home
North Union street, Saturday after
noon in honor of his fourth birth
day.
The Christian Endeavor Society
of the st. Peters Lutheran Church,
will hold a Thanksgiving social in
the Parish House tomorrow even
ing.
The following persons were ap-
pointed as a committee on the
Christmas entertainment of the M.
e. Sunday school: Miss Clara Beck,
Mrs. Harry Hamaker, Mrs. Howard
| Buck, Miss Martha Swartz, Mrs.
| Robert Gross, w. J. Kennard, In
| fantry Department Decorating.-H II.
e. Moore, P. e. Delhi, Robert Gross
| and John Tritch.
The ushers' association of the St
| Peters Lutheran Church, will meet
'in the parish house tomorrow
evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
CHARITY CONCERT
ON DECEMBER 7.
Plans Completed Foor Benefit
Affair by Steelton
Band

The concert by the Steelton Band
Charities of Steelton will be given
in the High school auditorium Fri
day evening, December z, according
to an announcement by Manager w.
B. Hoddinott of the band this morn
ing.
The immediate need of assistance
has been emphasized by a report OF
an officer this morning that a bal
ance of less than s25 is in the bank
credited to the Charities. This
amount will not see the visiting
nurse through many days, the off,
Ger said.
Care of several families where
medical attention is needed is a big
burden on the financial resources OF
the Charities, the officer continued
The organization has several fami-
lies on its list to care for, who are
not able to contribute anything to
their own support. The breadwin-
ner of the family having died and
the children too small to allow the
mother to go out to work. makes il
necessary for the Charities to care
for these families, which of course
drains heavily on the bank balance
An impression that every person
is working and there is little need OF
any assistance has gained wide cir
culation. The families who are with
out father or husband, the officer
continued, are the ones that need
the assistance.
Children's clothing is needed
very badly. Contributions left al
the drug store of DIR. j. A. McCurdy
Front street, will be greatly appre-
ciated.
Efforts are being made to raise
$500 for this fund. The concert
will be the first step toward making
up a large percentage of this
amount.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
No HOldups Since Woman
Was Placed Under Arrest

According to Chief of Police Grove
this morning there have been no
holdups reported to the department
since a negress was arrested last
week on charge of panhandling by
Ofhcer Behman. At a hearing be-
fore Justice of the Peace eStees Fri
day evening. Ethel Richardson was
discharged after paying a fine and
the costs on a charge of panhan-
ding. The chief said this morning
that ten plain clothes men who have
been deputized in order to break up
the practice are still on the job.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
New Orders Expected to
Stimulate Recruiting

Orders from headquarters that
drafted men will not be able to en-,
list in the regular service after De-
cember 15 is expected to stimulate
recruiting at the Steelton substation
of the Army recruiting station, ac-
cording to the officer in charge to-
day Many men from the borough
under the draft, the officer said, told
him that they would volunteer be,
fore being drafted. but wanted to
wait until closer the time they will
be compelled to go.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
ON WEDDING TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Barclay E. Allen, of
Vincentown, N. j., were entertained
informally by Mr.. and Mrs. William
A. McIlhenny. The young couple who
were registered at the Senate were
enroute to their home after we'd
ding trip to Boston. Buffalo, Niagara
Falls and New York City, where
they were guests of honor at a party
attending the Madison Square Horse
Show.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
ORDER TO AMEND VOTE

Borough Solicitor Frank B. Wick
ersham to-day filed petitions from
each of the ten local election boards
asking permission to amend the re-
turn made of the vote for the trans
fer of loan of $4,000 to pay for
motor fire apparatus and firehouse
improvements. The court signed the
order and the official tally clerk tab
ulated the vote.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
TO DECIDE DEFINITELY
ON FORMING GUARD UNIT

Action on the organization of a
home guard and the election of of
ficers will take place at a meeting
of the Municipal League this even
ing. Committeeman will also make
their annual reports. 1t will be de-
cided this evening whether or not an
organization will be effected,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
EVANGELIsTIC SERVICES

Evangelistic services were opened
in the Grace United Evangelical
Church last evening. No services
will Jbe held this evening. To-mor-
row evening the Rev. Blimline, of
Penbrook, will preach and Wednes-
day evening the Rev. A. L. Hangen,
of the Park Street United Evangeli-
cal Church, will be the speaker.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
SMALL FIRE

Slight damage was caused at the
home of the Rev. o. p. Goodwin,
215 Adams street, by fire last even
ing. The minister returning from
church found a blaze on the third
floor of his home. The fire was ex-
tinguished with little difficulty.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

the Public Service Commission of in
tention to close the Fortieth street
station, Philadelphia, which was es-
tahlished by order of the commission
in 1909. The station will be closed
January Is, 1918.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
CONTRIBUTIONS COME IN

Several small contributions to the
Y. M. G. A. war fund are being re-
ceived at the Peoples Bank. The
fund has not yet been closed. Sew
eral committeeman are yet to be
heard from.