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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06
BIG COMPANIES TO
Be GRANTED RAISE

ATLANTA, Ga, May 6.-That the
policy of allowing increased rates for
several smaller companies whose petit
tI'ns have already been granted will
b. followed by the railroad commits
sion in passing on the petitions Of
several large companies whose petit
tons are now pending, is the general
belief here among well-informed men
who have closely followed the situa-
ton.
The petitions of these larger com
panies will be acted on by the commits
sion in the next few weeks, and upon
its decision will depend in large meas
ure the development of a large num-
Der of unusual water powers in va
ri0us parts of the state, which are
new owned by the petitioning COM
panies, but which cannot be developed
by money taken from their scant earn
ings under present rates and war
prices for all the materials and equip
ment and labor they employ
As is well known, the nations coal
supply is millions of tons short of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06

nations needs. In certain lines of
industry and transportation coal is the
only motive power that can be used.
Hence the national government must
give priority to those claims. In other
lilies of industry equally as essential
to the conduct of the war, water
power can be used to make up for the
coal shortage But as conditions now
stand, with everything. advanced in
price, and with labor costs soaring,
the public utilities upon which the
nation depends for the development Of
this water power cannot develop it.
Hence the national government has
explicitly called on state commissions
to exercise liberal policy in dealing
with rates of pubic utilities, and there
is every indication that the railroad
commission of Georgia in common with
other state commissions over the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06
TOWNS HELD BY
GERMANS UNDER
HOT SHELL FIRE

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES,
West of Mon Didied, May 6.-Amerl-
cans are shelling Mont Didier, Cantig-
ny, Mosnil, st. George and other
towns and roads in this vicinity cap
tured by the Germans recently. Mont
Didier is badly damaged, but the
church is still standing. The church at
Cantigny is also standing, although
the Germans are using it as an obser,
walton post.
American artillery blew up an am
n,unition dump near Cantigny today.
There is great aerial activity in
this sector, two German planes being
shot down and one captured today.
The Germans are using a new
method of spreading gas, using glass
bottles, fired by springs, which burst,
bherating the deadly fumes.
An American patrol encountered
forty Huns in No Mans Land last
night, but fought its way safely to
the American lines, inficting heavy
casualties on the Germans
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06
BLACK SEA FLEET
Of RUSSIANS NOW
HELD BY GERMANS

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 6.-{via
LoDdon)--German troops occupying
s;ehastopol. the great Russian naval
base in the Crimea, found in the har-
Dor there most of the Russian Black
Sea fleet, including cruisers, destroy
eys, torpedo boats submarines and
merchant ships. It is Officially an
rounced the sultan has arrived there,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06
Russia Protests.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May g.
The state department today received
the protest of the Russian republic
soveit that the American consul at
vladivostock had improperly encour-
aged a movement for establishing an
autonomous Siberian government
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06

To The GrOcerymen: We have the
Food Administrators special form
for the sale of sugar in 25-p0und lots
for canning purposes; for the sale
of flour to the farmers without cereals
and the weekly report of your flour
sales. Phone or write us. They are
now ready for delivery. Rushin &
Speer. Phone 792, Americas, Ga.
5-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06

Figure your own want ad. Ninin" =
charge Is CSC, For insertions lees
than two weeks, Oae cent per word.
For insertions between two and four
weeks, three.fOurths OF a cent per
word. For insertions OF more than
four weeks, One.half cent per word.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06
MORE AMERICANS
REPORTED LOST

WASHINGTON, D. c., May g.
Today''s casualty list contained fur
Their names of American soldiers be
lieved to have been captured in the re-
cent fighting at Seicheprey. Fifteen
are reported missing, six killed in &C
ton, three died from wounds, none
died from disease, two deaths from &C
c1dent, one death from "other causes"
four severely wounded and forty eight
slightly wounded, a total of eighty
eight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06
Fire! Fire! Fire.

If your business or your home
should burn tonight what would be
your financial status tomorrow Insure
today with
JOS. PERKINS & CO.,
Telephone No 81. If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06
NOTICE.

Will be at Americas to buy hogs and
haul them in all the week. Call or
write me, Windsor Hotel.
Sat ]. G. COWAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06
Local News Items
Have your eyes examined and
glasses fitted by T. L. Bell.

Mr.. C. A.. Culpepper returned today
from the city hospital where he recent
ly underwent an operation, to his home
on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06
Time to select the Graduating Gift
from S. A. Daniels, the JeWeler.

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Ivey
will be pleased to learn that they will
return to Americas soon to remain per-
manently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06

See Ethel Clayton and Frank Mayo
in "Whims of Society," at the Alcazar
Tuesday. GILT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06

FOR SALE-At a bargain If tekel
at once; house and lot corner Furlow
and Hancock. See Fl. A. Chadsey, FOL
Hancock avenue. 14-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06

If you want taxicab today phone
100. r. A. Shy. 31-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Six-rOOm house, mod.
ern conveniences; has vacant lot ad-
joining; worth $500; first offer OF
$500 viii get IT. Address "D.," Box
SS5. 7-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06

See Ethel Clayton and Frank Mayo
in ''Whims of Society. at the Alcazar
Tuesday. Gilt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06

country, win conform to the govern
l.ent's policy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06
LOST and FOUND

TAKEN UP-Dark brown COW with
white spots. Owner can get same by
paying for expenses. 116 Dudley st.
s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06

FOR SALE-Plenty No. l and No. 2
Pine shingles. w w Mcneil. 28-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06

LOST-Between Windsor Hotel and
Baptist church bar pin set with two
small sapphires and diamond. Re-
turn to Box 3O4, Windsor Hotel. Re-
ward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-06

Mrs. Reginald Ronnalds has Joined
Lieutenant Ronnalds in Americas and,
is now at the Windsor Hotel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
GERMANY SHOULD PAY u. $.
Owes for All Our War Expense to
Help Taxation.

washington, Dee. iS.-That Ger
many should be compelled e pay 50
far as possible the cost of the war
TO the United States was the assert
ion made on the fioor Of the Senate
today by Senator simmons Of North
Carolina. chairman of the finance
committee.
In the opinion of the senator the
American bill of costs presented 70
Germany should include not only re
paration for the killing Of noncombat-
ants and destruction Of ships, but Tue
expense to the United States of the
conduct of the war, reimbursement
for which, II only in part, would go
far toward tightening the future bur
den of taxation borne by the Aneri-
can people
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
SALINA WOMAN IN
WIFE SWAPPING DEAL.
tAssOeaated Press,

Chicago, Dec. 18.-Alfred Glover
who figured in the u million dolia'
crash of the Royal Life Company
two years ago. flied suit today to have
his marriage to his third wife an
nulled.
Glover alleges his marriage to Mis-
Ida Steck in Salina, Kas., was illega
because it was performed only tive
months after his divorce from Mrs
Edith Edmanson Clover. herself di
vorcee. Clover's third marriage toof
place September 18, 1910.
His first wife, Lulu Penningto.
Glover, it is said, was induced to di
vorce him by an attorney who wante'
her himself. The same attorney, ac
cording to evidence that appeared a
the time, arranged the marriage Q
Glover to wife No. 2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
WHAT TO DO WITH RUSSIA
BIGGEST Problem of Peace-No uoV'
ernment to Act.
tAs.ociated Press)

washin gton, Dec. 18.-The Rus'
alan problem already has been taken
mn nv President Wilson with French
statesmen. 1t was learned here todaV'
end the determination Of dehhlte
nolicv on which all the allied coun-
tr,es and the United States may
agree. will be one Of the first things
undertaken at the preliminary meet
inqs which are to precede the peace
conference.
Russia's plight and the attitude u
he adopted by the victorious asso
ciate nations is recognized as one oil
the most serious problems of the con
ference.
Every proposed solution, so far' Is
said to have been blocked by the un-
answered question of who is quail
fed to speak for the Russian people
The government at Omsk, of whlcf
the United States and other govern
ments have expected much, is nov
IN the hands Of a dictator and spll
into factions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
NEW YORK EX-KANSANS
TO RECEIVE HOME BOYS
ASSOCIATED Pre~s)

Topeka, Dec. 1S.-In response to
a request by Governor Arthur Capper
TO the Kansas Society in New YORK
City, he has received letter from
officers of the club that they VIII
gladly conform to the request to re-
ceive the Kansas boys upon their
arrival at New York from overseas.
The society officers at once notified
the commanders Of the units in which
there are numbers of Kansas men
outlining their Intentions and request
ing that they be notified In advance
of the arrival of these units so pre-
parations may be made for aiding
with sick and wounded Kansans ana
furnishing entertainment for the
other boys.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
START TROUBLE
Senate Has Resolution TO Limit
Wilson.
WOULD GET OUT OF EUROPE
Knox Says Nobody Knows What
Freedom of Seas and League
OF Nations Means-Comes
Up Later.
tASsociated Press)

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Senator
Knox started trouble for the Presi-
dent in the Senate today by attack
ing some of his fourteen principles.
Declaring that the widest diversity
of opinion exists regarding the for
nation of league Of nations and on
the definition of freedom of the seas.
Senator Knox, in the Senate urged 4
postponement of these questions un-
til after the peace conference.
Before Knox spoke, the Senate Tor
eign relations committee decided TO
delay action until Saturday on his
resolution which would record the
Senate in favor of such postponement
and call for the withdrawal of Amer
leans from Europe and the abroga-
ton of the Presidents extraordinary
war powers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
FIFTH LOAN TO BE A SUCCESS,
McAdoo Says II Will Carry II Ameri-
cans Have to Go in Rags

New York, Dec. 16.-William q.
McAdoo, in an address here yester-
day on the eve Of his retirement as
Secretary of the Treasury, predicted
the success of the fifth Liberty Loan
and declared that 1t was for major
ity of the people to decide whether
the Nations railroads should be priv
ately or government owned.
american spirit aroused by this
fight for freedom" he declared,l will
make the new loan a success If the
subscribers have to wear tattered
clothes in order that the fighting boys
may be brought home and properly
~"
cared for"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
Higher Tax on Rented Lands Than
on Owned.
OPEN LAND TO SOLDIERS
Board of Agriculture VIII Preseh
Some New Ideas to Kansas for
LeglsIation-Wiil Meet
January 10.
(Associated PresS)

Toneka. Dec. 16.-The Kansas
State BOARD of Agriculture has called
meeting of the Board in fuli TOT
January $40 for the purpose of gen
eral discussion and formulation OF a
nropram of desired agricultural legis-
lation to be submitted to the state
legislature which will convene on
Ian. IA. Meanwhile, members OF the
hoard have been urged to consider the
nronosals of new laws. Some OF the
proposed new laws which have been
suggested by members OF the oeard
are:
Pure seed law; fixing margins on
which dealers and elevators may
handle wheat; threshermen's regis
tration laws; employment and farms
for returning soldiers; farm taxation
changes In the present tax laws
with a view to encouraging owner
shin and to discourage absentee own
ersship Of large tracts OF Kansas
lands.
The following System of taxa
tion" of farms is advocated by one
member of the board: "a higher
rate on tenant lands than on farms
occupied by their owners; on tracts
OF 100 acres or less the land in In
debtedness shall not be included fo'
taxation; increased taxation with in
creased holdings Of all kinds O.
property"
It is proposed that as Kansas ha
no state-owned lands to make avail
able to the returning soldiers law
are necessary to make special provis
ions whereby soldier-farmers ma
readily acquire Kansas farmin
lands.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
PEACE SIGNING
NOT Until JUNE
Grand Parade of Armies Win rot
low IL.
WILSON AND FOcH VISITED.
Everybody is Greatly impressed
With Everybody Else Accord
ing to the Official Reports
Long Discussions.
Associated Press)

Paris. Dec. 18.-President WILSON,
and General Foch talked a half hour
last night. The subjects under dls-
cussion were mainly in reference 70
the armistice between the allies ana
Germany. Mr.. Wilson was most TOT
chilly impressed as result OF this
first extended conversation he had
had with Foch.
It is most probable that the treaty
of peace will be signed at Versaiiies
eome time about the beginning OF
June and that Foch will lead tne
allied armies under an arch OF
triumph in Paris within fifteen days
after peace is declared.
Much interest attaches to the con-
ference President Wilson will nave
with King Victor Emmanuel VINO ls
exnected to arrive tomorrow. 1t Is
uaid the President will go furthei
into the subject of the Italians posi-
t,on at the peace conference.
Another raw wet day Kept tnt
President indoors except for rid'
,r closed car. The President L
missing being entertained as usual p'
attending theatres. He Is planning
to witness a theatre performance
here soon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
FLEET is COMING HOME
Will Reach New York Day Before
Christmas.
tAsnociated Pres-1

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The Amer
lean fleet, returning from Europe
which is to be reviewed at New forb
by Secretary Daniels, is expected t'
arrive off Ambrose Light vessel al
daylight on Tuesday, December "a
The Navy Department announced to
day that the ships will pass the
Statue of Liberty about a. m, ant
will then anchor in the North riyel
from Fifty fifth street to Fort Wash
ington.
Besides the ships already announ
ced as returning from foreign service
and those acting as escorts to tn
presidential ship George Washington
these vessels will take part In thu
review.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
FIRST SEMESTER AT X. S. A. G.
WILL END FEBRUARY D.
Ar.oclnted Presal

Manhattan. Dec. 16.-The regular
schedules Of the State Agricultural
college having been demoralized Dy
the new closing order whereby the
institution viii remain closed untli
December 80, President Jardine has
announced that the first semester VIII
close Feb. 8, and all who make pass
ing grades in the work as far as COM
pleted, will receive full semesters
credit. There were comparatively
few cases here, but the authorities
considered the best method to pursue
was prevention rather than run
chances.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
CLASH WITH MExICANS.
Armed Navy Guard of Monterey
Fought Customs Guards.

New York, Dec. 16.-In a clash on
November % between the armee
navy guard of the American steam
shin Monterey and Mexican customs
guards, at Tampico, one Mexican
said to have been captain, WHs
killed: a Mexican soldier mortally
wounded, and chief gunners' mate
named Berry. in charge Of the Amer
lean guard, less seriously hurt. TIM
was learned today with the steamer
arrival here from Havana and Mas.
sau, where she touched after leav-
ing Tampico.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
WOULD HAVE BEEN WELL
PREPARED NEXT JUNE

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Faced by q
program of producing 1000 guns OF
all calibers per month without dis
turbing the flow of guns to the allied
nations or the navy's prior right, the
ordnance bureau Of the war depart
ment had achieved an output Of about
500 guns a month when the arrnis-
tice ended hostilities. BY June OF
next year production would have
been in full swing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
Was Too Good for Them.

Junction City, Dec. 18.-Sixty- five
conscientious objectors from Ft. Riley
were marched to Junction City, lined
ND in front Of a gents furnishing
store and taken in by squads to be
fitted out with civilian suits and hats
Even the objectors who consented to
don the uniform win not be permit
ted to wear it home, but will ex-
change it for the suits purchased to-
day before leaving.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
Lucky If We Get Down to Peace
Then.
MUST HAVE BIGGER NAVY
Daniels Tells Governors That De-
notifications Is Slow--Post-
pone Two Discussions I'm
til Treaty is Signed.
,A..oelatea rre..l

Annapolis. Md, Dec. 1S.--At least
year will be required before the
nation can return to normal peace
conditions and we shall be fortunate
If conditions aboard make demobiliz-
alton possible at so early date, said
Secretary Daniels, addressing the
state governors. He said the navy
must be increased and strengthened
TO enable the United States to con-
tribute as many men as any other
nation. He added II look to see th'
peace conference end competitive biz
navy building"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
PRESIDENT SLAIN.
DIR. SidoniO Paes Assassinated In LIS
bonzAssassin Killed by Crowd.

London, Dec. 16.-Dr Sidonio
Paes, president Of Portugal, was shot
and killed by an assassin shortly be-
fore midnight Saturday while he was
in a railway station at Lisbon, wait
ing for train to Oporto. Advices
from Lisbon reporting the assassina-
tion say that he was struck by three
bullets.
President Paes died within Few
minutes after he was shot. His as
sailant, named Jeetne, was killed by
the crowd.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
SKYLINE LIMIT FOR COTTON.
Maximum Price Limit viii be Aooi-
ished December 81.

Washington, Dec. 14.--Resigna-
tion of the cotton distribution com
mittee of the war trade board, head
ed by Charles J. Brand, and revoca-
ton of all regulations established by
the committee was announced today.
1t was also announced that maxi
mum prices on cotton fabrics fixed by
the war industries board will be al
lowed to expire December 81 and
viii not be renewed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
MEN TO FT. RILEY
First Group of Overseas Casualties
Reach Hospital Today.
ASSOCIATED Pres.)

Junction City, Dec. 17.-Ninety
overseas soldiers will reach Fort
Riley tomorrow from Fort Des
Moines, Iowa, to enter the recon
strnction hospital. They will be
ouartered In sections of the base
hospital, which has been set aside
for the wounded men. Six hundred
more soldiers for the hospital are ex-
pected to reach the post during the
week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
WELL, WELL, HERE'S NICK.
Former Russian Emperor is Said tc
be Alive.

Warsaw, Dec. IS.-The mother OF
the former Emperor of Russia, who
lives near Livadia in Crimea has been
receiving letters every ten days pur-
porting to come from the former
ruler. according to Polish officeTS'
They are convinced that Nicholas Is
still alive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
FOOTBALL KILLED ONLY
NINE THIS SEASON
(Associated Press)

Chicago, Dec. 1s.-Nine players
were killed in football this season ac-
cording to figures compiled by the
Associated Press This is three less
than last year, and practically all
were on teams not under college or
university supervision. Injuries to
the spine were the cause OF four
deaths: fractured skull, one; Internal
injuries, two; apoplexy, one, anl
concussion of the brain, one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
BRITISH BOMBARD THEM.
BoIsheviki Getting Taste Of War on
Finland Coast.
tAssociated Press)

Stockholm, Dec. 17.-The Engllsh
souadron bombarded Bolsheyih posi-
tions along the southern coast Of the
eulf of Finland, repulsing Bolshevki
forces, according to an official state
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
SERIOUS STRIKE IN BERLIN.
Reported That 100000 Workmen Are
IdIe-Newspapers Hard Hit.

London, Dec. 16.-The strike In
Berlin has reached serious propor-
tions, according to a dispatch receiv-
ed from Amsterdam. Only two news
papers are being published and these
as small leaflets. 1t is said that "5O'-
600 workmen are out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
BERT Livingston Dead.

A telegram to Miss Bertha Living.
ston from Portland, oregon, tells Oh
tbe death Of Bert Livingston, young
est son of A. W. Livingston and Tor
merlv of this city. He died OF IN
auenza and his mother is also ser
,ousIv I'll. He had many friends here
who viii be saddened by his death
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
Thls Preacher Some Financier.

Bloomington, Ill, Dec. 1S.-The
Rev. Richard A. Morley, Methodist
who has occupied many pulpits In
Illinois. has filed a petition in bank
ruptcy, scheduling his liabilities Of
$685., ,574.35 and his assets $3.50 II
household goods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-12-19
GIVE HUNS MORE TIME.
Armistice is Extended Until Janu-
ary II, 1919.


Copenhagen, Dec. 14.-German ar
mIstice is extended until five o'clock
on the morning Of January IL, ac-
cording to d dispatch from Treves.