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> -EIGHTH YEAH. AMERICUS. GEORGIA, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, — DECEMBER 21, 1916 NUMBER SB ENGLISH GETS 1 WEB II? MILLION JITNEY BUS MOGUL IN BAD I FUNERAL OF COL. J. F EARS Os BEFORE ALIMONY FOUR DE GERMAN DANGER OF UNITED PEOPLE ME 0.5. COURT R. WILLIAMS FORAY STATES ATLANTA, Ga., BEING PEAGENDTEFHOM —Resisting Dec. 21. The funeral DRAWN AEROPLANES of R. ARE services Col. James INTO WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 21. the payment of alimony on the ground Williams were held this afternoon at Forty and nine-tenths per cent, of the that his wife abused him and treated the First Methodist church, with Rev. THE populations of the United States are him cruelly was not effective protec- Bascom Anthony, of Valdosta, former- GREAT TODAY living eight pocketbook WAR IH in cities of than tion for the ly more of William E. WON Americus, CAUSED BY of and Paul W. Ellis, FRENCH Rev. NOTES thousand inhabitants, the census bu- Carson, a jutney bus mogul, because of this city, officiating. Many friends LONDON, Dec. 21,—The Britisil for- reau estimates in a bulletin made pub- the judge turned the tables on him by gathered to pay to the gentle- AUSTRALIAN PARIS, Dec. 21.—Four German aero- tribute PEOPLE REFUSE WILSON THINKS THIS NATION IE eign office has received the Lifted lic here this morning. deciding that there must be something man they knew so weH life. TO ACCEPT planes were brought down by French in CONSCRIPTION LAW A CRITICAL POSITION AND NEU- States' note, suggesting that the Euro- The total population of the United wrong with the mind of a woman who The members of machines on the Franco-Belgian front the M. B. Council CANNOT BE j.eau belligerents views States, an TRALITY KEPT LON® exchange re- including the territories of would treat unoffending husband so today, says the official statement Lodge, No. 95, and Americus Lodge, No. MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 21. garding —LANSING SAYS AEMRICA IS BE- the re-cstablishment of peace. Alaska. Porto Rico and Hawaiian and strangely. 13, F. & A. M.. attended the "Notwithstanding French air machines bombarded points services in the limitations im- ING DRAWN NEARER TO BRINK No statement is to be given out touch- insular possessions beyond the seas, “She stuck a hat pin into me when a body. The Americus Bar posed by the people’s in behind the German lines in that sec- associa- verdict re- OF BATTLE—UNCLE SAM HAS A ing the document at present. is estimated by the bureau to be one I was asleep and cussed me like tion and the fusing to accept gov- a tor, but otherwise there was compar- courthouse officials at- conscription, the GREAT INTEREST IN STRUGGLE. hundred and twelve million, four hun- sailor when I woke up,” declared ative calm everywhere. tended the services, and accompanied ernment believes Australia will con- Stock Market Affected. dred and forty-four thousand at this Carson; while the wife alleged that he the remains to Ellaville, where they tinue to play her part creditably in this •????????????? NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—The stock time, these figures excluding the un- provided her with nothing to eat and were interred in the war,” said Premier Hughes in Methodist ceme- a recent -? WILSON AND LANSING IN + market here opened weak this morn- counted population of the Philippine that “she was as poor as a snake tery this afternoon. speech at the Lord Mayor’s dinner in ? CONFERENCE LATE TODAY. * ing, and later was Islands. when she left him.” almost demoralized. Malbourne. ? . < War shares broke from two to twelve Florida, which showed an increase Judge Pendleton decided that the “The result of the he DIFFICULTIES SURMOUNTED referendum,” ? WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 21. * points, at the opening and these losses in population of per cent, led ten is mentally unbalanced STOCKS BY' said, 22.5 wife 01 point, point and COW and on one ITALIANS SINCE WAR BEGAN “settled one ? —President Wilson called Secre- ? were later extended. One bloc!: of states which have taken a census since that account ordered Carson to set only—that we may not recourse ? have tary Lansing to the White House ? fifty thousand shares of United States 1910, while Wyoming and Kansas were aside every from glean- to compulsion sls month the HEADQUARTERS ITALIANARMY, in order to provide re- ? tor a conference this afternoon. ? steel was offered at an average de- the only states in the union which ings of the jitney bus for Dec. 21.—The transportation inforcements for business her WILSON'S romance over-sea service dur- ? The problem to be discussed is ? of POLICY cline three points, being the largest showed a decrease in population dur- support. of this 450-miie front, ing the war—and, of course, mountain set it cannot ? unknown, but is believed to have ? single block of any stock ever offered ing that time. in any down in cold, hard figures, reads thus: affect way Australia’s obliga- ? a bearing upon NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—Many the European ? in the history of the exchange. New York city’s population is esti- NEGRO “JOY RIDERS’ BRUISED brok- 2,48 miles of railroad re-built or re- tions to the empire. The pi'Ople, mis- ? ers late today refused less situation. mated by the bureau today to be five WHEN CAR “TURNED TURTLE.” to accept |paired; 590 miles of new railroad built; led by gross mis-representations have than fifty per cent, margins, while Note Sent Without Assurances. million, six hundred and two thous- 1 150 miles of air-line cables stretched declined to entrust the government the day’s trading, probably, all WASHINGTON, D. C.. Dec. 21.—1 t and persons. An automobile containing several ne- broke for the telefrica system; 30,000 miles with the powers asked for. The decis- records. recorded up to WASHINGON, D. C. Dec. 21.-Fv.a- is stated authoritatively here today gro joy riders, was overturned near Sales one of telephone wire put up; 10,000 new ion o f the people will profoundly affect o’clock amounted to approximately --of the United States being drawn inta that President Wilson sent notes to GIVING DOGS AND CATS TO Plains Tuesday night, two of the ne- two troop, hospital and freight buildings the future not only of this young com- shares of various the European war because of its in- the belligerent nations suggesting that CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS groes being badly bruised up in the million stocks. erected; 200 miles of narrow guage monwealth, but of democratic govern- The market, creasingly critical position as a neu- they discuss possible peace terms with- wreck. The accident occurred when wheat after opening railroad laid in or behind the trenches; I ment generally. Certainly this re- LONDON, amidst excitement, during tral was one of the main reasons Presi- out any assurance that his move would Dec. 21.—In these days the left front tire burst, the car trav- wildest 110 new bridges thrown across rivers st sal on the part of a free people to which many options lost much dent Wilson sent his recentnote sug- be received favorably by the Entente and times when nearly everybody is eling at high speed, and being com- as as and precipices. to accommodate 2040 ' ! make sacrifices to defend their free- seven cents a bushel, as a result >f gesting that the belligerents discus* Allies. He takes the position, how. giving up something to the cause of pletely overturned. The damage to the miles of operating road. dom will be used as a proof of the un- i peace terms. Secretary Lansing au- ever, that the notes call for replies and the war, pet animals have played a 1 car is estimated at about S4O. President Wilson’s note to the Euro- The work is credited to 120 civil wisdom of submitting great national prominent pean belligerents, a rally thorized the foregoing statement early it is even thought that unfavorable re- part as a form of war char- was recorded, engineers of the government depart- issues directly to the people. But the market closing strong, one-eighth today, saying at the time that Amer- sponses would tend to make clear the ity. People have given their dogs and ment of public works, aided by army while we regret the decision, consid- lower quarter higher ica’s rights were being more and more definite objects of the belligerents and cats to charitable institutions to be CLARENCE LANE HAS BOUGHT to two and a engineers proper; likewise by 200.000 ering the odds against us there is no than at opening. involved and as the United States wa* establu h a common ground upon which auctioned off to raise money for DURHAM GARAGE AT PLAINS the workmen, and 100,000 army mules, need to be discouraged.” drawing nearer the verge of war, it peace might be re-established. Count wounded soldiers. So many unsale- hitched to 50,000 wagons. Mr. Hughes attacked the anti-con- was entitled to know exactly von Bernstorff, German ambassa- able pets have been offered to The scriptionists in what the as Clarence Lane, well known in Amer- foregoing is the first official re- this language: “What each here, of the belligerents seeks, so shat dor conferred with Secretary make them a burden to the animal icus, but formerly cord of the exact extent of the con- must be the feelings of tens of thous- a resident of Wes- as a nation it could regulate future Lansing today, and it is understaad protection societies. andfi_of loygl its ton, has purchased the garage busi- WANT AMERICAN struction work on this front, carried. Australians who, misled conduct. the secretary explained the president’s At a recent sale many of the cats steadily months, by the ness of Howe Durham, at Plains, and on for 18 despite ene- j outrageoug misrepresentations At the to end dogs old, white house, Secretary Ti- action him. were so decrepit and bis many friends wish for him much my artillery, avalanche, snowfalls, of designing men, vbted ‘No’ when they dirty multy declined to comment, but. did that no bids could be obtained success in his new business. MONEY FOR rains, floods, frost, lack of material read in the enthusiastic approval of LOAN not REAL attempt to lessen the importance “SEPTEMBER MORN" IN for them, and they were handed over and all ills by engi- their action by the press? the other which German Is o’ Secretary Lansing’s LIFE GREETED BURWELL AND to the to put by statement. The societies be to death PEKINK, China, neers are beset. there one man or woman who voted BAILIFF IN ATLANTA HOTEL Dec. 21.—Repre- president’s note Is believed to have gas. ‘No’ and who loves Australia who does ONLY TEN PER CENT OF sentatives of the Russian, Japanese, reached all of the belligerent capital* “STUCK”, British and French legations in- tot feel humiliated and ashamed to CONVERTS HAVE here RECEIVER N. M. DUDLEY today, and it was explained it does not ATLANTA. Ga., Dec. 21.—A vision ELECTION OF OFFICERS see in what light their is re- dicated to the Chinese foreign office action propose peace terms nor offer media- of '“September Morn” in real life TO NOW PAYING DIVIDENDS garded in Germany?" BE HELD TONIGHT ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 21—That only today and to officers of the American tions. in this communication greeted ex-Speaker W. H. Burwell of of Presi- about ten per cent of the converts of legation, their for American Speaking troubles in the common- Georgia of Representa- desire Os interest to the depositors of the dent Wilson has endeavored to make the House Tonight at their hall, members of wealth, chief of which was a threaten- the big revival held in Atlanta a year co-operation in re-organizing a pro- Americus National per clear to the world that while the tives when he and two deputy mar- Washington Bank is a 5 ed strike miners, Unit- Camp, No. 14, P. O. S. of A. ago have “stuck” to their religion, posed fifty million dollar loan to the of coal Mr. Hughes ed 'shals, armed, cent dividend now being paid by Re- States has no interest in the terms with a search warrant will elect new officers for ensuing said: the while the other ninety per cent just Chinese government. upon peace first on hotel door of couple year. ceiver Dudley, this making the fourth which is re-establish- knocked the a All members are, therefore, es- naturally evaporated, is substantially “The Strikes and upheavals, politi- dividend or a total of thirty per cent ed, this nation has a most profound of vaudeville actresses here yester- pecially urged to cal and industrial, we see around attend. the conclusion reached by Atlanta CHRISTMAS EXERCISES AT paid to the depositors. us interest in bringing about some inter- day afternoon. In the annual are the of addition to election of church people after a careful canvass FURLOW LAWN CHURCH manifestations deliberate national agreement It would have been a very simple All depositors are requested to' for maintaining officers, other matters of importance of the net results for the of policy which aims at destroying society purpose bring receiver's certificate with them world peace in the future. and easy matter to search the sister are to be brought up tonight. I ar it now exists. They are the of ascertining whether Atlanta’s ex- The program of Christmas exercises when they work Secretary said this after- who responded to the knock, and she wish to receive dividends, Lansing perience would prove similar to those to be rendered the Furlow Lawn men who, calling themselves by many indicated the fact in the surprised, it at ¦as this certificate is required before noon that the sending of President SENATE COMMITTEE FAVORS of revival-swept cities in the east Baptist church, Friday evening. De- names, or by no name, are in effect which I payments can be made. Wilson’s note will indicate clearly ta not embarassed, remark with anarchists, and assisting them for their NATIONAL PROHIBITION LAW The general impression seems to be cember 22nd. follows: belligerents the possibility of the Unit- she greeted the unexpected arrival of own purposes - are certain sections after investigating the cases of those Song by Choir. ed States being forced into the war. her distinguished visitors, but neither C., which are against the empire. What WASHINGTON. D. Dec. 21.—The who joined the church through the ‘A Letter to Santa Claus." by Caro- and that such a possibility, so clearly the former speaker nor the marshals, THINKS NATIONAL PROHIBITION must be the duty any government senate judiciary committee, by a vote influence of the revival, that not more line Mathis. of presented, should to a Con- A CERTAINTY IN serve as a restrain- inclined such proceedure, and oi to TEN TEARS* worthy of the name under such circum- thirteen three, decided today to 1 than one in ten professed converts de-1 “•’hri/stmas.” by Class No. 2. ing and sobering force, safeguarding nor the actress in scanty attire, were stances? report favorably national prohibition rives any lasting effect upon character ’ Seh ction by Orchestra. It is to carry on the war waiting I ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 21.—Georgians American rights throughout the world. sequently the party stood out- amendments that lmpossi-1 with vigor, to prove to the empire and will make and conduct. “’¦he Star,” by Mary Evelyn Cary. The note may also serve as side while the woman slipped into a will have to keep their whiskey order to the to force ble the selling of liquor in “dry" Os course it is argued on the other “The Spirit of Christ” by Class world that the heart of Australia ter-1 No. 3. lists in their heads if congress passes earlier conclusion of the war than kimono. ritory under federal protection, hand beats true, that It owes its exigence to he. that the ten .per cent who are' Solo by Mr. Gordon Howell. otherwise, he said, adding “neither Entering the room of the acrobatic j the bill of Senator Hoke Smith of the empire, and that only amendments reported, however, diffe- still in the straight and narrow path! Song. “Oh, Little Town of Bethle- 1 realies myself sisters, who close the bill at a local Georgia renying the use of the mails to through President Wilson nor regard niaterially from those reported favor- abundantly justify the re /ival, and it is hem,” Classes 4 and 8. i I the defeat of Germany can the theater this week, the former speaker liquor houses in wet territory for the this communication as a peace note, k ably in the house, and before final pas- pointed that some of the world’s ’Tis Christmas," by Mildred Clarke. | j commonwealth maintain its existence ¦ out purpose sending advertisements, is merely an effort to get the bellig- and his trusty deputies informed them sage of and achieve its destiny.” the measure will probably go tjJ geratest savers of souls were con- Scripture Reading by Classes 5 and erents to define clearly that SBOO worth of diamonds had been 7.1 I solicitations and lists of their brands and unmise- a conference committee. verts by this method. "A Desire,” by Ruth Comer. takeably principles left in the room by the guest who oc- 1 and prices to prospective customers the and purposes 1 met. Misses Maud Comer and Anna for which they fighting.” cupied them, and that the .in dry states, n the opinion of Rich- are now it before Murray. ONE BIG PUFF IN LINGERIE search called for an examina- | ard Edmonds, the well-known Balti- warrant "Little OrphantAnnie,” by Lusille BLEW OUT THE WINDOWS tion. Employees more editor, congress is quite likely to of the Schneider Moon. Whereupon the acrobatic sister who I pass the bill at this session, and na- railroads OBJECT TO "Smiling,” Class No. 11. ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 21.—1 n all At- had been on the edge of the bed. tional prohibition is a certainty in “TENTATIVE VALUATIONS' seated “I Wish I Was Larger,” Herman ; I lanta's experience with fires and con- ' watching the performance and await- Plant Gioe to Great Cause , ten years. Howard. flagrations and pyrotechnics) displays ing developments, very accommodat- Song. “Silent Night.” nothing has ever been seen burn ATLANTA, Ga.. Dec. 21.—Prominent and pulled to 1 ingly went over to a corner by with railroad officials of Atlanta express “Good Night,” Elton Gammage. isuch swiftness as the lingerie in handkerchief out of the toe of a Let's end it in a blaze of glory. Frank Sieg, Jr 50 a the women's ready-to-wear depart- the opinion that published statements slipper and untied a knot in the corner There are many who have not con- Ruth Seig 10 ment store destroyed by fire yester- ’ of the “tentative valuations” placed — on of the handkerchief and produced the tributed to the Empty Stocking Fund Charlie May Seig 50 | COTTUR MIHKET day with a loss of nearly a quarter ot upon railroads by the interstate com- missing gems. Mr. Burwell accepted the greatest means by small sums can Clara Lee Seig 10 a million dollars. merce commission are by no mean* them with thanks, tore up the search be utilized in making many poor peo- Walter and Rainey Wiggins 10 4MERICUS, GA. Describing the fierce hunger with complete, and hence are much lower warrant and bade the acrobatines a ple of the city happy during the holiday G L. Williams - 1.00 December 21,1916. which the flames devoured the choice * ! than the actual valuation which th« polite well-wishing gpod-day. | season. The ladies of the city happy T. M. Merritt, Jr 50 The Americus spot market and cotton morsels of petticoat and teddy bear I commission is likely to fix when all of during the holiday season. The ladies Dena. Esther and David was quoted today at local warehouses.! and other finery which fell a victim I I the details of its survey have been coi ATLANTA GET of the Associated Charities used the Hoffman 36 Good middling PEDAGOGUES 17 l-2c to the conflagration, an eye witness I lected. FOR MONTH AS ; fund which is raised —and it is through Marie Louise Reeves 25 middling SALARIES [Fully 17 l-4c] says: It is claimed as a case in point that | CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM CITY i their work that the necessities of life M rs. E. J. Sheahan 50 Middling 17c "Down the fire came from the fifth the “tentative valuation” placed upon are secured and presented needy people Charles Tyson, Jr 50 I The Futures Market floor, through the fourth floor, and the Atlanta. Birmingham & Atlantic ATLANTA. Ga., Dec. 21.—Atlanta’s in the holiday season. Ida Mae Tyson 501 The futures market was quoted to- then it struck that lingerie on the railroad, among others, was considera- school teachers and other city em- Th cause is worthy. Any sum will Mrs. J. T. McLendon uO day at the opening and noon: second floor and—Blooie! All of it bly less than the probable actual cost ployees today were paid their salaries .be acceptable. Help us in the great R. J. Perry 1.00 Open Noon j was gone. One big puff it was, and of reproducing the road, and that sev- for the month of December in order' I work which means more to the people Ainsworth Gatewood 25] January 17.26 16.81 such a puff that it blew the plate eral conspicuous examples are to be the “shop early ,of Americus than any other single Mrs. H. Rushin 25. March out to enable them to join Mr. and J. 17.60 17.12 glass found in recent emanating U. 1 windows in the back of the reports frongs or “shop late” throngs, ac Ij movement of the season. The annual Judson Rushin 10 SOS May 17.85 17.32' store, three hundred feet away.” from the Interstate Commerce com- to whether the present date custom always nets a nice sum. John D. Rushin 05 ; July cording J I 17.88 17.38' mission. be figured a date or in The fund is to be closed Friday. Help and C. Speer 25 ’ should late Mr. Mrs. J. i October 16.05 15.73 ? ????????????? What the railroad men object to in early shopping. on the last day in making it a grand Nannie Speer fib December date for Claire 17.00 <¦ DAILY WEATHER FORECAST ? this connection is that the "tentative ’s insis-cnce finish a large sum. Henry Speer 10 in spite of I well-known with Thursday Closing. valuations” in practically every case open letter of the law in flna ’cial The report for today is: Lillian Speer 05 January * th- 15.98 The weather forecast for Amer- ? are only a fraction of the securities Mayor Woodward relaxed suf Previously subscribed $61.25 Schneider Marble Company 16.22; * matters, March j icus and vicinity follows: ? outstanding against the railroad tr to sign the for the' Cash 85 Employees ficiently vouchers i S.O'J May 16.45' ? Rain tonight and probably ? question, which is calculated to Rivt explaining that "Christmas | Mrs. Pauline McNeill 50 July payrolls, 16.50 ?colder. Friday: Fair and colder. ? the impression of a vast over-capitali- Seig KhWMAS ytar.” I Mercer 10 $75.60 comes but orcb a Robert Total October 15.00' zation. THE ONLY PAPER PUBLISHED INIAMERICUS AND THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WITH TELEGRAPHIC SERVICE