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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04
TO KEEP PAROLED PRISONERS
FROM SERVING TERMS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Representa-
tive Scott, of Pennsylvania, in a resolu-
tion In Congress today asked that fed
eral judges be given power to suspend
sentence of persons convicted of crime.
The measure was prompted by re-
cent Supreme Court decision in which
if was held judges do not have this
power. Scott's bill would eliminate the
danger now facing many paroled per-
sons of return to prison to serve out
sentences never enforced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04
Auxiliary Cruiser Not TO Sail

NEW YORK. Feb. 3.-Officials Of the
International Mercantile Marine an
nounced today the indefinite postpone
ment of the sailing of the liner st.
Louis, scheduled to sail today, with a
large passenger list. The postpone
ment is a result of the break In diplo-
matte relations with Germany, the
St. Louis being an auxiliary cruiser of
the United States navy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04
CONSIDER C0NvOYS
MERCHANT BOAT

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. 3.-The
conveying of American merchantmen
through European waters with war
ships is being considered by the
United States government.
The decision here will aggravate
materially the possibilities for further
trouble in the war zone with shipping,
but shows the serious consideration of
the American government to protect
American shipping and lives to the
limit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04
GENERAL THOMAS HEADS
GEORGIA VET TtRANS NOW

DUBLIN, Ga, Feb. 3.--Gen. James
a. Thomas, commander OF the Eastern
brigade of Georgia U. C. v, is now
commander of the entire Georgia di-
vision. He succeeded Martin v. Cal
vim, of Waycross, resigned
General Thomas is the father of Col.
j. A. Thomas, of Macon. He is one OF
the most active and best known veter-
ans in the state, and Will make capa-
BILE commandant
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04
NATIONAL GUARD
Of NEW YORK
CALLED
OUT

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-The entire
National Guard of the state and naval
militia of New York were ordered ont
tonight by Governor Whitman after q
conference with Major General John F.
Ryan. 49,
Major General 0'Ryan declared that
it was the purpose of the state gov
ernment to have every arsenal, armory
and watershed guarded, and that the
naval militia was ordered out to pro-
tect all bridges.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04
N-MATR Is VERY BUSY
VISITING THE CHILDREN

z. }. McMath. Sumter county's new
county school superintendent, has been
very busy since the first of the year
visiting the various schools Of the
county. During the last week he Wis
tied as many as twenty schools and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04
GERMAN PRIZE CREW
TAKEN OFF APPAN

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. 3.-Lieu-
tenant Berg and the German prize
crew have been removed from the liner
Appam at Newport News by a coast
guard cutter under the direction Of a
United States marshal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04
FOUR BOATS ARE
TAKEN At
CANAL

PANAMA, Feb. v.-Four II Hamhurg-
American line steamships lying in
Cristobal harbor, have been seized by
the canal authorities.
An order stopping all night traffic
through the canal has been issued, and
precautions taken to prevent injury
Of the locks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04

NORFOLK, Va. Feb. 3-The batter
les at Fort Wool, Hampton Roads, were
manned tonight by artillerymen from
Fort Myers. All strangers were barr
ed from the reservation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2-Diplo-
matte relations between the United
States and Germany were broken off
this morning, when Secretary Lansing
handed the German Ambassador Count
Won Bernstorff his passports, and
James w. Gerard, American ambassa-
der at Berlin, was instructed by the
state department to request his Gre
Gentials of the Government govern
ment and Immediately take his depar-
ture from the German capital Ambas-
sador Won Bernstorff and the members
cf the German embassy will be requir-
ed to leave United States territory at
once, and an interesting question rails
ed thereby is whether>or not the state
department will request Great Britain
and the Entente nations to grant these
officials safe passage to Germany.
At the White House, following an
pouneement of the break with Ger
1aany The Associated Press correspon
cent was informed that President Will
son had arranged to go before con-
gress in joint session at 2 o'clock this
afternoon, and that at that time the
chief executive will explain before
the representatives of the people of
the nation his reasons for taking such
drastic action. Full details of negotia"
tons and diplomatic interchanges pre-
Ceding the final decision to break dip
lomatic relations with Berlin, will be
laid bare by the president in his ad-
dress, which is anticipated as one OF
the most memorable in the history of
the nation.
Action Followed Conference.
The decision to break with Germany
was reached late yesterday, after the
submarine situation had been discuss
ed by the full cabinet, and a number
cf senator's had been summoned to a
conference with the president at the
White House. AS a result of these con-
ferences, President Wilson is lead to
believe the people of the nation. with
cut regard to political or sectional
lines, are prepared to stand solidly be-
hind him and the administration in the
stand taken.
Whether a break with Austria-Hun-
s.,ry is to come as an immediate re-
sult of the severance of relations with
Germany could not be definitely learn
ei early today. 1t is anticipated, how
ever. inasmuch as Austria sanctioned
-l,ermanys action regarding unrestrict-
= submarine warfare. that such a
break is imminent, and may have al
ready occurred. That the Turkish am
bassador may also be requested to
leave the United States, together with
the Bulgarian minister, is not consid-
cred improbable, In view of the close
military alliance existing between
these nations and the military pow
ers of Europe.
Naval Reservations Closed to Visitors.
The situation created by the action
Of the Wilson administration in back
ing uD previously announced policies
g without precedent in the history of
the United States, and the result may
no actual hostilities between this
,o,rtrv and Germany, though it is
hardly considered likely that war will
arsue Immediately. though such is
Looked upon in many quarters as the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04

lectured 10 nearly a thousand school
children. Superintendent McMath is
doing all he can for the interests OF the
schools, the teachers and tie children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04
AMERICAN SAILOR TRIES
TO SINK HIS OWN SHIP

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3.-Accord-
ing to reports at the Philadelphia navy
yard attempts were made to sink the
American torpedo boat Jacob Jones by
openinf a seacock. A machinist mate
was arrested and put in irons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04
SEVERANCE MAY RESULT
WITH AUSTRIA-RUNGARY Y
Swiss Take Charge of u. S. Affairs
And Spain Takes Over The y
German Interests

ultimate outcome. Never before have
diplomatic relations been severed be-
tween the United States and other ma
tions, except as step preliminary to
war. That hostile action on the part
OF the Germans is anticipated by gov
ernment officials here is indicated in
an announcement of Secretary DAN
iels, who posted notices today to the
effect that no persons, except govern
ment officials and employees of navy
yards are to be admitted to such gov
ernment reservations. United States
warships have likewise been closed to
all visitors. and additional precautions
taken to safeguard government prop
erty, special attention being given to
the protection of military and naval
reserve stores.
Demands fOr Releases
The United States has demanded the
release of sixty-four Americans taken
as prisoners on prize ships by the
South Atlantic raider. The Americans
we're taken from the steamers Georgia,
Mount Temple and Voltaire. Sixty are
confined in the prison camp at West
fallen.
The break brings the United States
en- the verge of war. Never in history
has two first class powers severed re-
lations without hostilities following.
Both President Wilson and Germany
has counted the cost of such action.
Germany is said to be prepared to pay
the cost in the hope of shortening the
war
Officials are not unmindful of the
possibility of disturbances by German
sympathizers and steps have been TAX
er to meet the situation.
At the capitol the news was received
with appreciation on every hand. Dem
ocratic Leader Claud Kitchin today
told Republican Leader Mann when
the house convened that no action was
contemplated by the house today.
"PitchfOrk Ben Talks
Senator Ben Tillman, a veteran in
the upper body from South Carolina
said Il am mighty glad OF it. When |
heard the first note l favored telling
Won Bernstorif to pack up his duds
and go to his barbarians. Congress
ought to back up the president like
we did M'Kinley."
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts,, de-
clared thart he was with the presi-
dent. Senator Fletcher said he thought
last night it would happen.
Half Billion Wanted
Senator Thomas introduced an
amendment to the revenue bill propos-
ing a half billion dollar issue of treas
rry notes for naval military prepared
ltcSS. Ahe HOtSS HOuAu U0 " P"J P"A
chases of munitions and could be used
to pay taxes at urgency.
The senate judiciary committee i'm
mediately after the presidents address
considered measures to protect the
Unuited States against conspiracies.
YOn BernStOrif Talks
Ambassador Won Bernstorff said he
vas sorry but that he expected it.
There was nothing else left for the
United States to do" he asserted and
said that he expected President Wilson
to keep up his peace efforts possibly
through the Swiss government
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04

The Jacob Jones is g torpedo boat
destroyer, whose keel was laid in 1914,
with speed of 292 knots, costing over
$S25, 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04
AMERICAN BOAT
HOUSA1AN|C
SUNK BY
U-BOAT
LONDON, Feb. S.-A German sub.
marine has sunk the American steamer
H0usataniC.

The Housatonic was summarized at
noon, all of the officers and crew be-
ing saved by British armed steamer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-04

CONTINUED on Page BOur.)
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

arrived in Vienna night late july 1911 The
filled with young singing dancing shouting and expressing
Wy Auliungary had just declared Serbia,
and they going picnic In week they would Serbia off
the map.
1t all seemed far from country. war in southeastern
Europe could and could the
peace ignoring cannon and rifle
But Russia undertook defend Serbia Germany the ally Aus
tra-ungar promptly declared upon Russia also attacked and
invaded France the ally of Russia But still seemed far from
America, and could 60 with the of peace.
Great Britain drawn The little and spread
upon the But vet and would touch We
could sleep peace. These matters did
But awoke suddenly from dream The little fire that had
been started southeastern Europe had spread all the world
Although withdrew steadily from the flames they reached out for
steadily Now avoid them would and fight
FIRE with fire.
As the world closely together what affects is likely
to affect all Isolation security and reality there sola
ton Doing everything repect admits avoid
tl'ass drawn war;
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
Prisoners Unable to Agree.

Thirteen natives Of the Trentino.
Carso. and adjoining districts Of Aus
tria, who were serving as e-jackets
on the Austrian cruiser kaiserin
Elizabeth, which was sunk at Using.
tau, and who were taken prisoners at
the surrender of the fortress. have been
released by the japanese authorities
and are TO be returned to Italy. Al
though nominally enemy prisoners. all
their sympathies were with the en-.
tente allies. and their relations with
the other prisoners were. In conse-
qucnce. strained. One Of the men was
discovered attempting to commit sui
eide. his explanation being that life
was unbearable under the conditions
In the camp.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
VISITS COLORADO
and FINDS RELIEF
0r& Gilreath Was in a Terribly
Rundown Condition She
Declares.
GAINS ELEVEN POUNDS
= Am Very Grateful to the People
Who Told Me About Tanlae,"
She Says-Now Like
Different Person.

when l came here for a visit to my
daughter had no idea that I would
ind a medicine that would do me so
much good, for Tanlac has not only re-
neyed my suffering but has built me
mp in weight and strength until I
really feel like a different person"
The above statement was made by
Mrs. Minnie Lee Gilreath. Of Coffey-
Vile. Kansas. at the residence of her
daughter at 174O Shernen street. Den
yer, Colorado. a few days ago.
"A little over a year ago l began to
suffer with my stomach" she contin-
ued. "My food did not digest properly
and the gas formed by 1t kept me in
distress nearly all the time. My liver
got in a bad condition and suffered
terribly with headaches l couldn't
rest well at night and felt tired and
WORKOUT also suffered a great deal
with rheumatism In the feet.
Il am very grateful to the people
who told me about Tanlac. for now I
have regained my health and strength
and have actually gained eleven
pounds in weight besides. l don't
think there Is a medicine in the world
to compare with Tanlac. / have now
taken five bottles and every sign Of
my trouble is gone. My appetite is
splendid. the rheumatism has left me.
my nerves are calm and I sleep all
night long. My visit here has been Of
untold value to me. and I recommend
Tanlac to anybody"
There is q Tanlac dealer in your
t0wn.-Adv.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
Wanted Him Warned,

woman was explaining in the JEFF
ferson market court about some of the
more violent features Of the life she
leads with her husband. Last night,
said the complainant. he comes home
and slams me three times in the right
eye. ! tells him he's loafer. and
he gets me twice in the left eye. Look
at 'em. But. judge. love him an
just want 10 have him warned" And
the court seized the opportunity. In
case like this" said the magistrate,
love appears to be principally in the
eyes of the complainant York
Times.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

cernedly. singing Keep On Carrying
On" In one district four wounded
soldiers strolled along the pavement.
and a woman invited them into the
shelter Of her house. Thanks. but 1t
doesn't matter" replied a tall guards
man. zone Of these bombs is not half
as bad as a Jack Johnson"
ITO the present writer" said an ar
ticle In the Chronicle. they were no
dragon flies or 1uttering birds. They
were huge. sharply defined, mobile
magazines Of death. They came to
the metropolis, down and down. search
Ing with contemptuous elaboration.
After the first bomb a piecemeal avail
anche followed. The demons who
drove and dealt death cared as little
for u as the earlier Zeppelinists
cared"
The London Globe published a Ber-
lin dispatch. by way Of Amsterdam, in
which the Teutons said they had hit
Charing Cross station, the great rail-
way station, several times. The claim
is printed without comment. Only the
people In London can vouch for the
'u.i' Vi ~. Cne VI 'ne o'''e'
,nn.ee y. 'ne "o''o'us WIS WING" W
nun Nnin
MINK OF "hat war was IN inc
Gays "heh' Win al lts oru'ahues, I"
had the virtue Of courage and the
splendor of bravery" he wrote. Il
remember the oatues recoroeu III uie
oid Morse saeas "hen II was oniy
GLORIOUS 10 neht man VINO couio hsnt
DacK' "hen II was oisgrace 10 'aAe
ones adversary uha"ares' anu an
everlasting shame 10 a'tacA the "eak'
the disabled. or the unarmeo.
anu then ! thlnk VI tnese young
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
GATHERED FACTS

American-nade iron bands and hoops
for kegs and barrels should find q
ready market in the Seville district,
SPAIN
There are 2.O77 buffalo in the VAIN
wright Buffalo park at Alberta, Cana
da. This park has an area Of 80
square miles.
Long leaf yellow pine will be greatly
in demand in England after the ter
minatiOn Of tie war, reports Consul
General Ripley Dilson at London.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
Sound AnpIifier for Teiepbon-

For the telephone user In a noisy
Office, q sound smplifier Of compact
and convenient form has been intro
duced. according to the Popular Ne
chanics Magazine. 1t q particularly
suited for the person who receives
many important toll calls, since In ad-
dition to magnifying the vibrations. II
excludes foreign noises. The device
consists Of a small resonator to which
an adjustable branched ear tube. such
as Is employed with a stethoscope, Is
attached. In use the receiver v
placed on top Of the amplinee.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

does not call upon Jehovah, and does
not fuss; but there are some things
he never forgets. Truly. l do not
think 1t will be safe for any German
to 20 about the world after the war
for many years"
II Is asserted In England that the
raids have done no military damage.
Hall Game writes that In tour OF
the city following the raid he saw no
property damage that could not be re-
paired by the mason. the street payer
and the giaxier within six days
Materially. the raid was contemplate.
London has seven hundred square
miles Of territory. Miles and miles OF
streets were untouched. London stands
where It always did. By the slaughter
Of a comparatively few civilians the
Germans have succeeded only in piling
up a heritage Of hate for the future.
London has seen women and children
crushed and blown to bits and mangled
bodies In the streets. The memory will
linger with English men and English
women. 1t Is not well to have q
nation feel as one old charwoman ex-
pressed It:
by God. I wish some Of them Ger
mans would come down Mare street
Hackney'd give 1t to 'em. All, wouldn't
1t. I'd tear the eyes out Of them"
There is talk Of reprisals. Sections
of the enraged populace demand II, but
the official mind is all against 1t. Eng
lish haEds will be cleaner IL they dis
dain German methods. The authorities
have said there would be no retaliation
unless there was q military object to
be obtained.
London newspapers for several days
after the raid were crammed with de-
tails Of 1t. When the airplanes came
little group huddled in an arch
formed by the juncture Of two three
story buildings. A bomb dropped on
the roof and the debris. pouring
through the shattered floor. buried the
victims. -Four men were killed. Three
children and a woman were severely
injured.
Horses were killed in the streets
and vans took fire. In one short street
NutTt luc housts oAC VNebPaSe ~
working people the bombs killed eight
another is missing and a tenth was
driven insane. Literally. scores of
women and children suffered injuries,
more or less severe. Twelve small
houses were demolished.
/ A woman who lived In what Is now
| the shattered remnant Of a little home
told pathetic story:
"As soon as l heard an explosion,
| she said, Il ran into my neighbor's.
| There found her. another woman,
| and five or six children. They were
! all In the kitchen, and one woman was
! trying to comfort the other. Then a
bomb burst in the middle Of the road
and the whole front Of the house
seemed to come in. l saw one of the
/ women fall and the terrible wounds
revealed to me even In that glance
showed that she could not be alive.
called for help and a man came In
and covered the poor mangled body.
/ had one Of the children in my arms.
Fortunately, we were both uninjured."
A torpedo fell In the play yard of a
large school. As II was Saturday No
1 children were present; otherwise. there
probably would have been many cas-.
ualties. Horses bolted in the streets
| and there were cries Of anguish from
! the wounded. In West London at the
height Of the raid three motor lorries
of soldiers were proceeding eastward
They continued their journey uncon.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23
ENCOURAGED Her.

She appeared to be somewhat excit-
ell when he came home that night and
he naturally asked the cause.
The man in the top fiat has fallen
in love with our maid she said
What of it," he asked
Hes been trying To get her TO run
away and marry him"
do YOU mean the man who prac-
tees with the flute every night:'
She said she did; and he made dive
for his pocket.
Tell the maid" he exclaimed. ex-
citedly, that lin a poor man. but I'll
give her ten dollars If she'll do IL -
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-09-23

A flower stand, normally of small
size, but which can be expanded to oil
on ordinary sized window, is the re-
cent invention of German.
American ice boxes would find a bet
ter market in Brazil IL the ventilators
underneath the refrigerators were
closed with wire gauze or netting.
A Russian artist has invented a
method by which several theatrical
scenes can be painted on the same
canvas at once. the different effects be.
ing procured by changing the light
thrown upon the canvas.