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The Washington herald., 1917-03-21
YALE ACCEPTS GIFT.
Dormitories for 800 Men Charlie
w. Harkness' Memorial

New Haven. Conn, March 2o-The Yale
Corporation has accepted the offer Of
Mrs. Stephen V. Harkness to erect. in
the square bounded by High, Library,
York and Elm streets. dormitories for
the use OF students OF the college in the
form of one or more quadrangles, to be
a memorial for her son. Charles w. Hark-
ness. of the class of 1883, who died May
/, 1916.
Mr.. Harkness, who came to Yale from
Cleveland. and lived there for a time
after graduation and then for twenty-five
years in New York City. left the univer-
sity by will $4,000 for general purposes.
His wife. who died last December, left
100000 for the Charles W. Harkness en-
dowment fund.
The memorial dormitories to be erected
by Mr.. Harkness mother are intended to
furnish rooms for more than 600 men,
In Japan the crater OF an extinct vol
cano in which there are many ho.
snrinrS 10 ufiIf1od aopafoPiup,
The Washington herald., 1917-03-21

Ithaca. n. Y, March 2o.-Although his
coming was opposed by the Cornell Sun
the student newspaper. Rev Billy Sun
day received an ovation when he address
ed 5000 persons at two big mass meetings
on the campus.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-21

Double-thread Balbriggan Shirts, with
half and long sleeves; drawers with dou-
bic gussets. Regular and stout sizes;
perfect fitting longer wearing.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-21

Paris, March 2o.-In compliance with a
government decree all the clocks in
France will be advanced one hour on
March "a as a means of saving daylight
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22
THE ALCAZAR

In offering Wallace Reid and Anita
King to the public as fellow-players,
the Lasky Company feels that they
have formed an ideal combination.
In THE Golden Fetter." at the Al
cazar Monday, Mr. Reid is seen as a
young mining engineer who has come
west to seek his fortune. Anita King
is a New England school teacher who
is suddenly thrust into the turmoil and
excitement of a western town. How
the money which she has invested in a
worthless mine is returned to her and
stell handouts which bind her to the
nan she loves are turned into letters
Of gold, is brought about in a most
dramatic and gripping manner.
The players in the cast are Wallace
Reid. Anita King, Tully Marshall, Guy
Oliver. Walter Long, Mrs. Lewis Nc
Cord, c. H. Geldert, Larry Payton.
Lucien Littlefeld.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22


Just like a woman. Millions parrot
ed the phrase after they had read OF
dramatic speech of the first woman IN
the halls of congress. Yes, Miss
Rankin, your weakness was just like a
woman. and we thank God that there
are still women.
The feeling which prompted you to
vote against war is one which cannot
be understood by man, but we know
that in your mind there lurked graphic
pictures of the horrors of war and OF
that part where women must pay. We
can only know slightly how your heart
raced throughout that long bitter SEES
sion which preceded the war declara-
ton. when you knew the eyes OF the
country were upon you as the hrst
woman in congress.
To us your action was not one OF
weakness and we don't believe that you
should be numbered among those who
opposed the resolution. There always
will be prerogatives for women and
that vote yesterday was yours. 1t at
least demonstrated that having the bal
lot would not spoil womanhood as the
anti-suffragists would have US believe.
We earnestly believe that If the CIR
cumstances had been different; IL there
had not been an Overwhelming major
ity in favor of a declaration OF war; IL
he decision as to the step which will
make our country the honorable
hampton of justice and democracy
ad hinged upon one vote, and that
-ote had been handed to the lady from
Montana, then we believe, Miss Rankin
! hat you would not have faltered as
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22

the Savoy theater. in London, March
IA. 1885. The first American produc-
ton was in Chicago in July, 1885.
Then in 1911 there was an all star re
vival by Messrs. Shubert and William
A. Brady at the Casino theater. New
York
This charming travesty of Japan
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22

been some response to the advertise
ment placed in the paper as to who
had lots and who would plant lots if
offered, there are still many unused
spaces around Americas that should
be used and the owner of these are
asked to bear this in mind and COM
municate with Mrs. Lawson Stapleton
about the matter. In this connection,
it might also be well to devise some
plan to fight the English sparrow at
the same time.
The Civic Department of the club al
so requests that all persons owning
cemetery lets turn down all the recep-
tacles which will hold water, during
the months April to September, inclus-
i've. unless they visit their lots every
thirty-six or forty-eight hours, S many
thousands of mosquitoes. are bred in
these places and it is thought that
this movement, if complied with, will
do a gerat deal toward reducing the
number of mosquitoes in Americas
this summer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22

v
The annual district meeting of the
Federated Clubs of Georgia which are
held during the months of April and
May, are attracting the attention of
the club women just now. The Third
District meeting will be held in Mar
shallvil1e on. May 4th and 5th, the
Woman's club of that place acting as
hostess. Mrs. Jere Moore, of Monte
yuma, is district president, and Mrs. j.
c. Walker, president of the Mar
shallville club.
Enthusiastic preparations are being
made for the entertainment of the
guests and each club nthe district Is
expected to send good representa-
ton. There will be an afternoon SEES
sion on May 4th, and an evening ses-
sion, followed by an informal reception
\ barbecue will follow the morning
session on the 5th. The fact that the
state president, Mrs. Nellie Peters
Black, will be present at the conven-
ton lends additional interest to the oc-
casion.
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\ FLOWER GARDEN BEING
4 MADE ON CORNER 4

4 + \ 4 =
The small park or flower garden be-
irg made on the vacant lot at the
corner of Lee and Church streets by
the ladies in that neighborhood will be
quite an improvement to that section
of the town and source of pleasure
to all who pass along that way. The
city has very kindly loaned force of
workmen to break the soil up and lay
off the garden and under the able di-
rection of Mrs. H. E. Allen it is fast
assuming the aspect of neat park.
Flowers will be planted at once and in
a few weeks now an unsightly corner
will be transformed into a thing OF
beauty
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22
FARMS HAVE THEIR
PITFALLS, SAYS CROSS

CHICAGO, April 21-"The shame OF
the Cities is only half the story" Will
liam T. Cross, general secretary of the
National Conference of Charities and
Corrections declared today.
THE evils in the social and political
life of the rural districts are not
aggressive, but they exist neverthe-
less"
At the June conference in Pittsburg.
Cross declared, his organization will
endeavor to reveal and attack the
shame of the country districts
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22
MOTHERS
THE WISE AND FOOLISH
A Little Parable y

az IRENE AVERY hudson.

BY IRENE AVERY JUDSON.
In certain neighborhood stood two
houses. side by side; and to each OF
them one lovely, budding springtime
came tiny boy. The mother of each
baby clasped the tender body close
ard breathed joyous prayer of graft
tude.
Now, as time went on, problems new
and unforeseen arose. How to solve
them, or which might prove the better
course to follow, neither woman knew
Then one of them was foolish, and one
was wise.
The Foolish Mother placed her trust
in what her kindly and well-meaning
neighbors said; but seldom were their
theories based on scientific truths
Months passed, and years. The Moth
Ell scarcely realized that she was bring
ing up her lad in an irregular and
haphazard manner. When he reached
the trying period of early manhood
behold, he was unfit! Then the Moth
er's tears flowed freely.
She who was wise trusted not to in
tuition, nor yet to neighborhood tradi'
tions. as to the proper way to rear hel
child; but earnestly she gathered
around her those authorities that bes
could give intelligent, reliable advice
/ Caring for her little one became a
once scientific study. She learned
what elements were needed by hi'
growing body, mind and soul, ant
rourished them accordingly. And wher
at last, with rugged health and whole
some thoughts he reached mans estate
his Mothers heart rejoiced in the full
filment of her dreams.
Take heed that you chose in al
! things wisely, blessed Mothers Of Men
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22
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: MEETING OF MUSIC STUDY
\ CLUB ON LAST WEDNESDAY
Mrs. Jere Moore, Montezum
District President



The meeting of the Music Study club
on Wednesday morning with Mrs. W..
H. C. Dudley was one of the most
delightful ever held by this organiza-
ton. Mrs. ]. w. Harris, Jr.. the pres
ioent, presided. The club has devoted
its time for several months past to the
, study of the operas to be sung in At
lanta this season, and the subject at
this meeting was "Siegfried."
Mr.. Adolph Holman, who has heard
the opera in Europe, was kind enough
to give the club lecture on this de-
lightful subject and spoke in most
concise and interesting manner, not
OILY of the opera in question, but gave
short sketch of Wagner and the
others OF this particular ring of operas
Of which "Siegfried" is the third. Mr..
roffman used a number of very beauti-
full Victrola records to illustrate his
lecture, and the meeting will long be
remembered by those present as one
altogether delightful.
At this meeting the club went on
record as protesting against the pro,
rosed Inauguration of an afternoon
session in the city schools of Americas,
and appointed committee to appear
before the board of education at its
next meeting.
Delegates chosen to attend the dis
uict meeting to be held in Marshall
Vile on May 4th and 9TH are Mrs. j.
W. Harris, Jr., and Mrs. H. B. Mash
burn.
AS a very beautiful ending to a de-
lightful meeting, the club sang The
star Spangled Banner" and other pa
triotic songs before adjournment, after
a vote of thanks to Mr. Hoffman for
his most interesting and helpful lee
ture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22
' Y
\ WOMAN'S CLUB POSTERS
y GARDENING PLOT CAMPAIG


The Woman's Club of Americas is
endeavoring, through its Civic Com
mittee. of which Mrs. S. H. Mckee is
chairman, to see that all the available
garden SPACE in Americas is used to
plant vegetables and food stuffs. This
movement is in line with the idea OF
conservation which is so much in the
minds of the people all over the coun-
try and if the people of Americas will
enter into it earnestly and whole-heart-
eddy, will do great deal to reduce the
high cost of living. While there have
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22
SGabOdrd Air Line
rhe Progressive Railway Of The South

iHV AAuHA oOOAtO uuHWHy vs. anV SSNAs~
Leave Americas for Cordele. Ro-
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South
1891 p m.
$3.50 q m
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
Vile, Helena and intermediate points
5:11 p. m.
Leave Americas for Richland, At
lanta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
3:0S p. m.
Leave Americas for Richland. Col
umbus, Dawson, Albany and interme-
date points
10000 a m
Seaboard Buffet Parlor Sleeping Car
on Trains l3 and IA arriving Americas
from Savannah 11:25 p. m, and IeaV-
ing Americas for Savannah 1880 a. Nd.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
2:SO a. m, will be open for passengers
at 11:40 p. m.
For further information apply to H.
p. Everett, Local Agent, Americas.
Ca. C. w. Small, Div. Pass. Agent
Savannah, Ca; C. p nvan, G. P. A,
Norfolk. Va
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22
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y SOME WARTIME SUBSTITUTES =


During the days of 1926 the
southern housewife had to resort to
many substitutes, as the supply of
food was exhausted, in order to feed
her family Her makeshifts at home
were notable achievements.
For coffee, a beverage brewed from
parched corn, burnt cornbread, burnt
molasses or dried sweet potatoes; for
tea, young raspberry leaves dried. These
substitutes all lacked the stimulating
effect, so they comforted themselves
with the idea that their nerves were
all the better for lacking it.
For sweetening, when the supply of
sugar was depleted, molasses was the
long sweetening."
Grits took the place of rice and
when soda was needed the fireplace
was SWEPT clean and corncobs reduced
to ashes, Mustard and pepper were
made. of homegrown products.
Salt, which was both costly and pre-
cious, was shaken off of dry pork, All
the brine was boiled down and reduc-
ca to the soft crystals. AS this supply
was exhausted the dirt floors Of the
old smokehouses were put in hoppers,
run down, then the brine boiled and
died-Atlanta Constitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22
EXCURSION FARES TO
ATLANTA, ia, AND RETURN

Account of Grand Opera by Metro
rolitan Opera Company of New York
City, April 1928, inc, 1917. Tickets on
sale April % to %, inc Final limit
May l, 1917. Ask any Central Of
Georgia Railway ticket agent for fol-
der, giving detailed information as to
the dates of operas, casts, etc.
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY
27-1m The Right Way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22
WASHINGTON CAMP, NO. IA,
p. @. 8. OF A,

7. 0. s. OF A.
Meets every first and third Monday
nights in P. o. S. of A. Hall, No. 219
Lamar ST. All members in good stand
ing invited to attend. Beneficiary eerti-
dcates from $4,000 to 100000 issued
to members of this camp.
S. A. JENNINGS, Pres't.
o. D. REESE, Recd'g. Sec'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22

you stood before congress for your
first speech. but that in a firm voice
you would have added your name to
the list of those who voted that our
armed forces be used to check the in
human rampages of the German au-
tocracy.
Our hats are off to you, Miss Ran
kim May your term be continued
many times Washington Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22
ALCAZAR THEATRE.

Monday
Wallace Reid and Anita King in
The Golden Fetter." Five Acts.
Tuesday
Madam Petrova in 1.-THE Waiting
Soul. Five Acts.
Wednesday
Dorothy Dalton in Chicken Casey
Five Acts.
"A Grab Bag Bride. Triangle
Comedy.
Thursday
Geo. Beban in His Sweetheart. y
Flee Acts.
Friday
Lillian Walker in kitty Mckay. y
Five Acts.
Chapter II THE Secret Kingdom"
Saturday
Douglas Fairbanks in "The Ameri-
cano. Five Acts.
Heart Strategy. triangle Comedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-22
ANER!GUs SHOWS
OPERA HOUSE.

Tuesday.
Clara Kimball Young in THE Saw
age Instinct"
Wednesday.
Theda Bara in East Lynne"
Thursday.
Geo. NJ. Cohan in Broadway Jines."
Friday.
Charlie Chaplin in Behind the
Screen" and Marie Dressler in Title
Wakes Up"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
FRENCH WAR BURDEN
S63I.58 PER CAPITA
Every Person in Republic Owes $5.55
a Month for Forty Years.
CBy the international News Service.

GBy the International News Service.)
Paris, March 24.-A vivid idea of the
crushing nature of the coming burden
Of war taxation in Europe is supplied by
NJ. E Rioult, a French statistician, who
finds that every single French person
will. after the war, have to pay monthly
S5.55 taxation for 70 years Thus for a
family of six persons 1880 will have to
be paid out per month to liquidate
Frances war Indebtedness.
VI. Rioult calculated that Frances
total war debt will prove to be $24, co.,
OcOOOO. The total population OF France is
100000 and II this sum had to be di-
vided among the population, each per-
son would receive $63l.5s.
Frances annual financial obligations
hereafter will be as follows:
Interest on war loans at per cent,
81. .3OO, 100000.
Amortization in forty years. $500. 900 900.
Pensions. 500. 100000.
Indemnities for TeconstruCting property
destroyed. S300.OO0.0o0.
Total, 81, ,4Oo.OOO.OOO.
These figures relate only to war bur-
dens and are in addition TO the usual
peace taxation.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
FEAR FOR ENVOY
U. S. Concerned Over Safety
of Whitlock and Party.

Grave concern as to the safety OF Min
lister Brand Whitlock and his fellow
Americans in Belgium were apparent
here last night Following the announce
ment of the State Department that Ger
many's attitude no longer warranted
Americans remaining in German-occupied
territory, and the statement that Whit
lock and the relief workers had been or
dered out of Belgium by President Will
son. it was stated that every effort will
be made to hasten the transportation of
these Americans to neutral soil. They
will probably leave Belgium by way OF
Holland, leaving to the Dutch the ad-
ministration of the relief work among
the 100000 destitute Belgians.
The State Department announcement OF
the withdrawal Of the Americans was
couched in the most vigorous language
the administration has used during the
international crisis. 1t declared that In
order to feed the Belgians. the Americans
involved have submitted y restrictions
imposed upon them by the German au-
thoritIes, which under ordinary condi-
tions, would never have been tolerated.
The Germans. according to the state
ment, deprived Minister Whitlock of all
diplomatic privileges as soon as relations
between the united states ana Germany
were broken. OF late. 1t said, he has not
even been allowed to communicate in
plain language with the State Depart
ment-
Now. however" continued the state
ment. "a more serious difficulty has aris-
en-. In the course of the past ten days.
several OF the commission ships have
been attacked without warning by Ger
man submarines in fragrant violation Of
the solemn engagements of the German
government. Protests addressed by this
government to Berlin. through the inter
mediary of the Spanish government, have
not been answered. The German govern
ment's disregard OF its written under
takings. causes grave concern as to the
future OF the relief work In any event.
It Is felt that the American staff OF the
commission can no longer serve with ad-
vantage to Belgium. Although a verbal
promise has been made that the MEM
bers of the commission would be permit
ted to leave II they so desire, the Ger
man governments observance Of its 9TH
er undertakings has not been such that
the department would feel warranted in
accepting responsibility for leaving these
American citizens In German-occupied
territory"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
AMERICAS BATTLEPLANS
LAID BEFORE PRESIDENT:
WAR SINEWS Modified
Spirit of War Hits
Departmental Force

The State, War and Navy Of
hces today will work on a real
war basis.
For the first time since the
Spanish-American war, hun
dreds OF employees in these de-
partments will be on duty on
Sunday. and by tomorrow night,
II is expected that night shifts
will be placed.
An official order went through
the office yesterday, announc-
that a state OF war virtually
exists and that all employees
should be prepared TO meet
every emergency
While the NoEIcan crIsfs ere
ated a furry in the govern
ment apartments and necessi-
tated some extra work on the
part of the employees. it has
been years since the depart
ments have been on the footing
that they will be today.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
Three ATTEMPTS MADE
TO run" FORT GUARD
Fort Moultrie Sentries Repel Concert
ed Effort to Invade Grounds.

(By the international News Service.D
Charleston. S. c., March ga con-
.certed attempt TO pass the sentries OF
Fort Moultrfes-asssifivan'e-s near
Charleston. the main fortifications de-
Tending the harbor from open attack by
sea, was made in three different places
last night at the same time, the sentries
challenging the intruders and firing upon
them when no answer was received to
the challenge. The attempts were made
at Ills o'clock. All three occurred at
the same moment
The sentry on beat at Fort Moultrie.
receiving no answer to a challenge in
the dark to three or four men who ap-
preached the post. fired. The men dis
appeared. The sentry on post near Bat
tery Thompson fred on three or four
men who did not answer his challenge.
The corporal's guard at the powerful
searchlight. further up the island. had
the same experience. the sentry on duty
firing at parties who failed to answer the
challenge. The guard was hurriedly
turned out. The commanding officer, Col
Barrol. and the entire guard, with Sheriff
Men elvin failed to find any traces OF the
men who were fired upon.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
TO EQUIP 100000
Defense Heads Prepare War
Supply Contracts.

Supplies sufficient to equip an army or
a half million men were arranged for in
contracts drafted late yesterday at a
meeting between War Department heads
and the Council of National Defense.
The moment war is declared these con-
tracts will be awarded, and within an
hours time. deliveries will be under
way.
Drafting of these contracts was COM
pleted soon after Howard f. Coffin. of
Detroit. chairman of the advisory COM
missions committee on munitions and
manufacturing, reported that a survey
of the nations resources had been
finished and the government could find
hundreds of the largest industrial con-
Germs ready at moments notice 20
supply every need. The contracts are
made out individually to the various con-
Germs that can supply the goods needed,
assurances having already been given
that work upon the orders would be
prosecuted with greatest speed.
Secretary OF War Baker stated last
night that the failure OF Congress at its
last session to pass the army appropria-
tion bill had not impeded or stalled" the
War Departments activities Secretary
Baker stated that contracts have been
made for every need of the army up to
date and only await signatures. despite
the lack OF ready cash caused by tho
failure to pass the 1927. 10000 appropria-
ton.
Soon after the special session convenes
one week from Monday, the army bills,
punched together. will be rushed through
both houses. There is every assurance
from the leaders that no delay will be
encountered
The Washington herald., 1917-03-25
WRITER HALE DENIES
TEUTON REVOLT STORY
Berlin as Quiet as Sunday Morning.
He Tells America.
BY WILLIAM BAYARD HALE.

Berlin. March 4.-If, as newspaper in
quiries reaching Berlin suggest, Ameri-
ca has any idea there is revolution in
Germany, 1t can only be said that no.
body in Germany is able to find symp-
toms of 1t.
Berlin is as quiet as a summer Sunday
morning; telegraphic and telephone COM
munication with various points in the
Empire fail to disclose the slightest in
dications OF political discomfort. Officials
say the report is ridiculous.
The fact is that. while the German pop
ulace is undoubtedly weary of war and
anxious to see its conclusion on honora-
BILE terms, nowhere Is there manifest
anything but absolute determination to
continue what is regarded as the de-
fense of the Fatherland against the en-
circling ring. The Russian revolution
brings new hope the struggle will soon
be concluded. The democratization of
Germany is certain to proceed along the
lines sketched by the chancellor in his
historic speech of March H.