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Evening journal., 1919-03-28

Some persons appear ~ be. confused
over Great Britains willingness to fol-
low President Wilson in his league OF
fortuosities. Lloyd George early said
league would be Valueless II it did
not provide for a sanction, yet here he
is FOR a sanctionless one. Two weeks
ago the British delegates at Paris held
that OF course II was practically inn
possible TO tie up The league and the
peace. and that obviously peace should
be first attended to. Now, on instruc-
ton. the delegation Is for the incon-
gruous marriage.
Tn ; changeablencss naturally has
bred suspicion. The covenant, as every
one knows, is chiefly Of British origin
IS fruit Of the lsbors OF Jan -Smuls
and Robert Cecil; so It is intlmated
that Great Britain must have matters
arranged TO her satisfaction. There
are elements In this country who ex-
citedly call attention TO the guarantee
which we are to give TO Great Brit
ain Of the integrity Of her dominions.
The more heated see the United
States being reduced to vassalage and
fear Brother Jonathan Is % play the
role of John Bulls private policeman.
Are we 10 foreciose against India and
Ireland the hope OF independence. Are
we 10 become underwriters Of the eX-
isient British Empire2
The British variability IS expllcable
Oh other grounds. Great Britaln's
chief interest Is in her sea power.
which means self-defense to her; is
her Monroe Doctrine Behind the gray
flood she wishes TO have her homeland
safe and her lines OF communication
unbroken. This essential she gained
early in the negotiations. President
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
The British Policy
fFrom tha New York Trl6une)

: Wilson suddenly discovered that the
sea power item Of the Fourteen Arti-
cles represented a 'joke" on him. Hav-
I ing gained recognition OF Brltain's sea
power, British statesmen could we'll
be complaisant and accommodating IN
other matters.
And British policy is based on an
other deep lying feeling. For some
years 10 has been evident that Great
Britain has been solicitous 20 cement
the two parts Of the English speaking
policeman. Formerly Britons were de
rlsive OF America. Suddenly British
opinion seemed TO realize it was back
ing the wrong horse in the West, as
Salisbury said had been done in the
Near East. British statesmen think
wen OF France but they long for a dual
alliance with this country. President
Wilson came bearing before him the
fasces OF the consul, and no chances OF
Offending America through a difference
with him are taken.
So Great Britain plays Polonius 10
President Wilson's Hamlet When il is
said a cloud looks like a camel, sac
agrees, and then next moment agrees
10 looks like a weasel. On the otcr
hand, France is restiye, not because un-
interested in permanent peace, but be-
cause not yet conceded that land pro-
lection against Germany which is the
analogue of Great Brlain's sea pow
er. n this Is conceded her II is qui'o
possible France VIII no longer insist
On a league with teeth to twill con
sent TO 90 through the mummery Of
adhesion 10 another Hague fuiiliy and
put IN eloquent French a nobly ex-
pressed set OF resolutions celebrating
the advantages Of peace
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
NEWS ODDITIES

pHILADELPHIA-Peter Lukoff was
sentenced TO seven years in the penl-
tentiary for stealing si4 In a holdup
Louis Merriam and William Klley stole
$4,000 in Liberty Bonds and were SEN
fenced by the same judge to two years
seven months. One crime was high
way robbery; the other larceny.
PHILADELPHlA-Borough police be-
lieved they were about to land q bevy
OF female conspirators. Daily at reg
ular intervals mannishly attored wom-
en- walk the streets at Bryn Mawr
They are the new "coppettes' OF Bryn
Mavr College.
WASHINGTON-A fast auto, running
the wriskey blockade, escaped from
two cops on o motorcycle because
both forgot their machine would go
faster with only one Of them on It.
NEW YORK-Policeman smiled when
Monk Eastman. ex-convict gunman,
gang leader and once legitimate quar-
ry Of every New York cop. haunted
mis- "heavy artillery" under their noses
on Fifth avenue Monk was marching
with the victorious 9th division.
NEWARK. n. IA bottle OF whis-
key and twelve glasses won a verdict
for Harry Kurtz, saloonkeeper,
against Rudolph Heller, dealer. Unit
for sale, deficient in quality and not
at all what it should be" the jury de-
cided, coughing.
CTIICAG0-"M0re expensive than
champagne and not so exhilaratlng, "
said Fred D0well, paying SiJ for a
Evening journal., 1919-03-28

women, bent and old. And crawled
in my "Conohe." covered up and slept
all day, and awoke 10 find the rain
had made my blankets wet and cold.
So you see I'm still reclining at my
ease and not repning, for my heart is
still imbued with Uncle SAM While
I'm anxious TO go sailing, "beacoup"
sleep I am not failing, cause ! can't
be bothered and in short don't care
a d.. +. S. MAGEE,
Wilmington, Delaware, Republican.
That's me all over, Mabel"
Evening journal., 1919-03-28

quart Of water. He was nned Tor d.
luting milk.
CANTON, In.-Where there's fire,
there should be smoke" was j. Ogale's
version Of old Saw as he passed ci-
gars TO flremen who saved his house.
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Lightnlng struck
in the same place for w. s. Waterman.
Thieves broke into his restaurant, car
ried a small safe into the basebent,
blew 1t open, obtaining $780, They got
$50 a month ago.
ST. LoUlS.-Bill Kaiser is no name
for a respectful war loving veteran
Bill convinced the court that Travis
sounded better as a monicker for a
wounded Kaiser fighter.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
GIRLS GIVE "TIGER"

PEN TO SIGN TREATY
N. 2. A. Special TO The Evening Journal
PARIS, March 2S-Nine school girls
have presented 10 Premier Clemenceau'
a gold pen, specially made, with which
they request him to sign the peace
treaty. He promised.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28

CTnCAGO-"More expensive than
champagne and not so exhlaratlng, IF
said Fred Dowell, paying SO for a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
MEN
MAY BUY PLANE
FORPRIVATEUSE

A movement is on foot among a
number of Amerlcus men 10 purchase
an airplane and form a company for
the purpose of doing a commercial
business in aerial transportation, es-
pecially passenger carrying.
| The movement originated with Dan
Chappell, a young Americus attorney,
who only recently received his dis
charge from the army where he held
commission as lieutenant in the air
service. Among the local men inter-
ested with Mr.. Chappell in the propos-
ed enterprise are Macon and Will Dud-
ley. H. 0. Jones, w. w. Dykes and
R. c. Moran.
According to Mr.. Chappell, first
I'class Curtiss training plane, identical
with those in use at Souther and all
the other training fields in the United
States, may now be purchased for ST.
600, the original price of which varied
between $4,000 and $4,000, depending
upon equipment. Since the armistice,
the government has disposed of a
large quantity of these planes to the
Curtiss company which is overhauling
them and selling them at this figure.
1t is proposed, in case the organization
is formed, to put Mr.. Chappell in ac-
tive charge of operation of the plane.
1t is said the Curtiss company has
several thousand of these planes for
sale, and men in numerous cities are
getting together and forming plans to
buy planes for pleasure or commercial
purposes. Such movement is on foot
both in Macon and Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
PLAINS OVER TOP EVERY
TIME GOVERNMENT CALLS.

PLAINS, May 12.-Plains responded
to the call for Victory Bonds and the
sum of $4,000 was subscribed last
week Not once has Plains failed tC
raise its quota since the government
has been making its calls for bonds
The citizens of the town have re-
sponded Loyalty and generously each
time; also the Plains bank and busi-
ness houses. The totals raised in the
different drives have been as follows;
a. $4,000; (2) $4,000 ;(3) $4,000;
(4) $52,50O; (5) $49O50.
Not only in the above Liberty and
Victory Bond drives, but also in their
contributions to the Y. NJ. c. A. Unit
ed War Work, Armenian Relief and
Red Cross, has the community gone
'over the top" each time"
In the recent drive Mrs. B. 7. Wise
has been active in the ladies work
Misses Alice Ruth Zimmerman and
Marguerite Hudson have worked most
efficiently, assisting Ross Dean, who
has had the bonds in charge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
Dooly Board Here
to Settle Bridge Bill

Messrs. Walton. Slade and Gurr, of
Dooly county $23, ,795.07. The differ
members of the county board, were in
Americus today and at a meeting with
the members of the Sumter county
board reached final settlement in the
construction of the Flint river bridge
which was recently completed and
opened for traffic.
Final figures showed that the bridge
cost Sumter county $44,4S4.10 and
Dooly county 1923, 1851 The differ
ence was caused by Sumter having to
bridge a stretch of swamp on the
Sumter side before reaching the
stream. The total length of the
bridge is 1922 feet, of which 210 feet
is steel span. The steel span AMI
LOIS feet of the 1912 feet of concrete
were constructed by the two counties
on a $3.50 basis, leaving SIT feet of
concrete for Sumter to pay for alone
The cost of the bridge as given did
not include convict labor, which was
shared on an equal basis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
Senator Harris Sees
Big Cotton Demand

PARIS. May 1.-(By Associated
Press) )-Senator William ]. Harris
Of Georgia, who is sailing on the
transport Mount Vernon to take part
in the extra session of congress call
ed by President Wilson, had long
conference with the president Satur-
day, in which he informed him of the
results of an investigation into the in
creased requirements of American cot
ton growing out of the restoration of
peace.
Senator Harris made an extended
tour of investigation of the cotton sit
uation. He says this shows that Jugo-
Slavia, Poland and Italy which were
largely cut off from cotton during the
war, now have large requirements
which, with the normal demands of
other countries, will be greater than
the amount America is able to supply.
Tile senator also told President
Wilson he believed, after checking up
the attitude of the senator's, that the
negative votes on the League of Ma
tions would not exceed nine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
Turpin and Sheffield
to Join Club Outing

Frank Turpin and John Sheffield
will leave Tuesday by automobile for
Waycross where they will join large
party of other members of the Grid
iron Fishing club, composed largely of
Macon men, on the clubs annual ten
days fishing trip on the Satilla river
The advance party from Macon left
for the outing Sunday by automobile
and the remainder of the party were
to have started last night
The Gridiron's annual fishing trip
is big event annually for its mem
bers. The club is composed of fifty
men who go do to the Satilla every
year for fishing, outdoor life and spit
tle-cooked barbecue. The annual bar
becue is to be given next Sunday.
Mr. Sheffield's friends here regard
it as especially fortunate for the gov
ernment that the clubs outing was de-
iayed until the close of the Victory
loan, else the call of the wild might
have proved too great for him to have
remained here and contributed the
great assistance lent him in putting
the loan over in Sumter county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
Street Tax Penalty
Fixed After May Is

City Marshal c. B. Poupcey, who is
engaged now in the collection OF
street taxes, said today that numbers
of these taxpayers had paid in S3.oO
each Saturday and this morning, but
there yet remain large number who
have not yet paid This tax, he eX-
planned is now $780, and unless paid
by May 10, an arbitrary penalty Oh
so cents is added in each instance.
1t is not his desire, however, to add
this penalty in any instance, and Mar
shal Pouncey is making an especlal
effort to collect this tax as nearly
completely as possible before the
penalty is added. After May 10, ne
will enforce the law strictly, he says,
and each individual who fails to pay
by this time must either work ten
days upon the streets or pay $3.50,
the marshal being allowed no discre-
ton in the matter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
Registrars Strike
Snag; Must Find
WomenV oters' age

A TLANTA, May 12-Atlanta
"A election registrars have been
sending plaintive cry to the heav-
ems for the last week or so and
here is the trouble Under the rul-
ing made by the city executive
committee giving women the right
to vote in municipal elections, these
registrars are required to register
the women voters and ascertain"
their age. correctly, mind you. Now
how in the blue blazes is mere
man gonna make a woman tell her
right age, these registrars want to
know.
All women over 80 years of age
are exempt from paying poll taxes
and one of the registrars is willing
to bet $685. to a hole in dough-
nut that not one woman in a thous-
and will claim exemption.
Then again the law or primary
rules says specifically that the reg
istrars shall ascertain the exact
ages of women. Now who ever
heard of a woman telling her age.
1t seems like troubles are just pill
ing up on the registrars. IT'S a
great prospect-these women get
ting into city politics you don't
weaken said one of the registrars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
MRS. ELAN DIES
AT 90; RESIDENT
HERE 60 YEARS

Mrs. Mary T. Elan, one OF the old
est citizens of Americus, died at BIB
o'clock Monday morning at her home
at 212 West Church street, where she
was living with her son, H. G. ELAN.
Mrs. ELAN was 80 years of age, hav-
ing been born in Ohio in 1929. She
had been a resident, of Americus for
sixty years. coming here before the
advent of the railroad. Moving to
Georgia. she came first to Savannah
bv boat from New York, and made the
trip part of the way to Americus by
the overland stage coach.
For a great many years, until hVe
or six years ago, Mrs. ELAN was pro-
prietor of a milliner~ store in Amerl-
Gus, being located in business in the
building now occupied by the Crystal
Cafe. During her business career she
is said to have made S5 round trips
between Americus and New York.
She had been a member of the First
Baptist church of Americus for long
period.
She is survived by the following
relatives Her son, H. G. Elan; two
daughters-in-law, Mrs. T. N. Hawkes.,
of Americus, and Mrs. Fannie Hawkes.,
of Meline; one granddaughter, Miss
Mary Hawkes., of Americus, and two
grandsons. Nelson Hawkes. and Will
Hawkes., both of Atlanta, besides
stepson, W. E. Elan, of Washington,
d. C.
The funeral was held at 4 O'Clock
this afternoon from the home, with
Rev. George F. Brown, pastor of the
Central Baptist church, officiating in
the absence of her pastor The pail
bearers were Chas. L. Ansley, j. A.
Davenport, H. E. Allen, E. l.. Murray,
D. R. Andrews and Walter Rylander
Interment was in Ook Grove cent
terry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
HUNS ASK RETURN OF
PRISONERS BE RUSHED

PARIS, May 11-(Sunday )-(By
Associated Press SHERMAN Foreign
Minister Count Won Brockdorff- Rant
Eau, in note to Premier Clemenceau,
chairman of the peace council. rela-
tive to repatriation of prisoners Of
war, asks that the details of the trans
fer be entrusted to commissions. The
note also refers to a number of minor
points and proposes that deliberations
by the commissions should be begun
speedily to clear up preliminaries in
readiness for the time when shipping
and similar difficulties may be solved
and the removal of prisoners may be
possible.
The count also agrees with the En-
tente Powers in note dealing with
labor problems that the greatest at
tention must be paid to these prob
lens.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
City Water Muddy?
PipesBeing Cleaned

Please tell the people that we are
flushing the reservoirs, stand-pipe and
mains, and that this is the reason why
the city water will be a bit discolored
for day or two" was the request
made of the reported this morning by
j. B. Ansley, city superintendent.
1t was explained by Mr.. Ansley that
1t was necessary to go through this
renovating process once every year to
keep the water system in top condition
and that the discoloration of the water
would disappear in two or three days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
R0UMANIAN ADVANCE
HALTED BY ALLIES.

GENEVA, May To- Saturday
(By Associated Press.l The Rouman-
ian advance toward Budapest has
been halted by orders from represent
atives of the Allied and Associated
Powers, according to the Ruomanian
bureau at Berne, The bureau sent
the following message to the Asso-
ciated Press here:
The American and English govern
ments through their representative
missions in Vienna, have stopped the
advance of the Roumanian armies up
on Budapest. The reasons are un-
known, but probably are political
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
Centenary Workers
Are Called to Meet

Team captains and all team workers
in the Centenary movement organiza-
tion of the First Methodist church
were called this afternoon by Chair
man H. e. Allen to meet at the church
at 6:15 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. w.
E. Hearon, a field worker of the South
Georgia conference, who is in the city,
will appear at this meeting and make
talk in the interest of the Centenary
movement.
Previous to the arrival of Mr..
Hearon, Mr. Allen had sent out a cali
to the team captains only, but he ask
ed that it be made plan that all team
members as well as the captains are
wanted at this meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
Americus Baptists
to Go to Convention

Americus will be well represented at
the convention in Atlanta this week,
a number of members having gone to-
day and several more planning to go
later. The convention is always a
source of inspiration and instruction
for those who attend and as the Baptist
church is one of the strongest in the
south the convention is large and
important one.
Rev. George F. Brown is so far the
only delegate from the Central Baptist
though others may decide to attend
Going from the First Baptist's mem
bership are DR.. and Mrs. Carl ". Mi
nor. Miss Sara Sims, Mrs. W T. Cal
houn. DR.. Lansing Burrows, Mrs. L. B.
Lott and James Lott.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
P.O.S.of A.Camps to
Consolidate Tonight

The consolidation of the two camps
of the p. o. S. of A. the preliminaries
of which have already been completed,
will be effected tonight at meeting
to begin at O'Clock sharp. The vote
in both camps, Nos. IA and "a, is iasd
to have been unanimous for the con-
solidation. The meeting will be held
in the hall in the Wheatley building,
and all members are resuested to be
present on the appointed hour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
GROWING INTTAL1
Ebert Calls
Peace Treaty
Monstrous

BERLIN, May 11-(Sunday.) J.
tBy Associated Press. .)-"Ger-
many has seized and unfurled
new banner on which are lnscrib-
ed President Wilson's fourteen
points, which the president ap-
parently has deserted" said Ger
man President Ebert in a state
ment to the Associated Pres to-
Gay.
Ebert called the peace treaty
"monstrous document" and de-
clared history holds no precedent
FOR such determination to ami
hialte completely vanquished peo-
pies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
DIR. BROOKS, OF M0NTEzUMA,
TRUSTEE OF A. & NJ. SCHOOL

MONTEZUMA, May 12.-Dr. B. B.
Brooks, of Montezuma, Macon county
has been appointed member of the
board of trustees Of the Third Dis
trict Agricultural and Mechanical
school for four-year term ending
December 1S, 1922.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
SEEK SOLUTION OF
ITALIAN DIFFICULTY

PARIS, May 12.-(By Associated
Press.) )-Baron Sonnino, Italian for
eign minister, and Colonel G. NJ. House
held conference today and went over
the Italian situation with the view of
reaching basis of adjustment before
the Austrian delegates arrive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
COUNCIL OF FOUR TAKES
UP LAST GERMAN NOTES.

PARIS, May 12.-(By Associated
Press.) THE Council of Four met this
morning and took up consideration of
the replies to be made to the latest
German notes, those regarding labor
matters and repatriation of prisoners
of war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
MOTHERS DAY OBSERVED. 9

PLAINS, May IL. - Mothers Day
was appropriately observed in Plains
by all the churches. At he Baptist
church, Rev. l.. " Johnson preached a
sermon on Mother" that appealed
strongly to his hearers. Miss Alice
Ruth Zimmerman sang Little Mother
Of Mine" While carnations and
white flowers were in profusion and
old familiar hymns were sung n mem
ory of many mothers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
ITALY GIVEN DEFENSIVE
PASSAGES OF ALPS

PARIS, May 12.--(By Associated
Press )-The peace treaty with Aus
tria is nearing completion and an
official summary is being prepared.
Although not so stated in the treaty,
the new Austrian frontier is the one
designated in the secret Treaty of
London, giving Italy all the strategic
heights and defensive passages
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12

STOCKHOLM, May IL (Sunday. J.
(By Associated Press. s.)-The Entente
force are preparing military opera
tions, with Helsingfors as a base. for
an attack upon Petrograd, according
to Helsingfors dispatch.
Fifty thousand troops are expected
to take part and French cruisers are
now lying in the Gulf of Finland off
Helsingfors, according to the dis
patch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
WORE TROOPS HOME.

NEW YORK, May 12.-(By Asso-
ciated Press.) Headquarters and
medical detachment of the Motor Bat
TALON. Companies A, B, c and D OF
the S17th Ammunition Train and a
number of casual companies return
ed today on the transport Arcadia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
NICARAUGUA WARNED NOT
TO INVADE COSTA RIGA.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. .)-President Chamorro,
of Nicaragua, has been warned by
the United States against attempting
an invasiin OF Costa Rica, it became
known today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
KOREA APPEALS
TOPEACE
FOR LIBERATION

PARIS, March 12.-(By Associated
Press "A petition from the Korean
people and nation asking for liberia
tion from Japan was submitted to the
peace conference today by Korean
representatives.
The petition also asks for the recog-
milton of Korea as an Independent
safe and for the notification of the
treaty of August, 1910
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
Corn Scars s Cents
on Chicago Market

CHICAGO, May 12.-(By Associated
Press) s)-Sensational new skyward
flights by prices in the corn market
resulted today from meagerness of
readily available supplies and from
prospects of further wet weather and
delays to planting. May delivery soar
ed to $1.77, an overnight rise of eight
cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
U.S.. DENOUNCED
AS THEPRUSSIA
OF TOMORROW

RIO DE JANERIO, May 12-(By As
sociated Press. Maderios de Albu-
querque, generally considered one of
the leading journalists of Brazil, who
has Just returned from the United
States, calls the United States the
Prussia of tomorrow in an Interview
printed in A Noite.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-12
THE COTTON MARKET
LOCAL SPOT
Good Middling, 27 3-4c 4ents.
NENN NADK EIrTIfDES
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Georgia. Probably cloudy to-
night and Tuesday; followed by show
ers in west portion Tuesday.
Local showers are probable by the
middle of the week; otherwise fail
weather with normal temperatures is
indicated for the week.