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THIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR.
GARRISON QUITS
THE CABINET 111
FIGHT Fl ARMT
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 11.—
President Wilson is today considering
two or three men for appointment-to
the cabinet vacancy caused by the un
expected resignation yesterday of Sec
retary of War Lindley M. Garrison.
Neither of the men under considera
tion at this time is a Southerner, it is
stated in well-informed circles, and
the belief is prevalent that the ap
pointment will not go to a representa
tive of that section.
While Secretary of the Interior
Lane is known to be among those be
ing considered by the president for
appointment to the war portfolio, it
is definitely known that no appoint
ment will be decided upon until the
qualifications of all those under con
sideration have been fully weighed
by the chief executive. It is probable
that Garrison’s successor will be
chosen more because of fitness to dis
charge the duties of the office in time
of crisis than because of political con
siderations.
Secretary Garrison tendered his res
ignation because President Wilson de
clined to insist upon Congress passing
the continental army scheme without
compromise of any kind. This scheme
was a favorite measure with the retir
ing war secretary, and rather than sac
rifice any portion of the proposed
measure in deference to the wishes ot
congress he decided to quit the cab
inet. A further cause for friction bo
tween the president of Garrison were
differences of opinion regarding Phil
ippines independence as outlined In
the Clarke amendment to the adminis
tration Philippines measure. The
amendment, which has already passed
both houses of congress, provides for
he fredom of the islands within four
years, and Secretary Garrison strenu
*'ously objected to such a course. The
resignation of assistant Secretary
Breckenridge was tendered througa
loyalty to his chief, and as an express
ion of approval of the policies advo
cated by Garrison.
Supporters of the president com
menting on Garrison’s withdrawal this
afternoon asserted Wilson and Garri
son had agreed on the underlying prin
ciples of both the military and Phil
ippines questions they differed con
cerning methods for attaining the ends
sougth.
Garrison “Out of Politics.”
NEW YORK, Feb. 111.—Former Sec
retar yof War Garrison, who is in New
"York, today announced his intention
to “retire absolutely” from politics and
public life. He declined to discuss his;
resignation from any of numerous pol
itical angles indicated.
He indicated, however, tha he might
“do something” in the matter by giv
ing his support to a movement favor
ing the establishment of the continen
tal army. This intimation came in re
sponse to a question inquiring whether
be would “give his moral support to
those who will continue to urge the
policy of a continental army.”
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 11—Lind
ley M. Garrison, secretary of war in
the cabinet of President Wilson, gave
his resignation to the president last
night, and it was immediately accepted.
Mr. Garrison resigned because it
became apparent that congress would
not adopt- his plan for a continental
army.
Assistant Secretary Breckenridge
also resigned when his chief left the
cabinet. He did this as a mark of
loyalty, as he shares the same views
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ALLEN 15 IN RACE
PONE-ELECTION
The announcement of H. E. Allen for
re-election as Clerk of the Superior’
Court, appears in today’s issue of the
Times-Recorder. Mr. Allen states that
Mr, Sam Heys will act as his deputy if
he is elected, and they request the
support of the people. Both of these
(gentlemen are popular and well known
and will receive hearty support from
their friends.
5. HUGH FERGUSON
INJAX RECEIVER
S. Hugh Ferguson, a popular and
well known young man of DeSoto, an
nounces his candidacy for tax receiver
in this issue of the Times-Recorder. He
will make a strong race with his many
friends in Sumter county.
R. 5. OLIVER IS IN
COMMISSIONER RACE
R. S. Oliver ,of Plains .makes his
announcement flor county commis
sioner of Sumter. He is a member .f
the firm of Oliver-McDonald Co., pop
ular and well known, and will have the
support of many citizens of the county.
ED JENKINS AGAIN
IN CORONER’S RACE
Ed Jenkins has his announcement for
re-election to the office, of coroner in
this paper. He has served the county
well in this capacity and«calls upon his
friends, who can see to aid him in his
canvass for re-election.
MRS. COOOING WILL
LEGIORE MONDAY
Mrs. Charles Gooding, of Cordele, a
member of the Macon Presbyterial will
lecture at the Presbyterian church
Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock.
She is an entertaining talker, and the
public is cordially invited to hear her
address.
ALABAMIANS FIGHT
FOR LIQUOR BILLS
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 11.—
Judge Samuel D. Weakley, one of the
authors of the Alabama prohibition
laws, heads a delegation from the
general assembly of that state which
appeared before the house postal com
mittee today to recommend the pas
sage of the Abercrombie anti-liquor
advertising bill. The Abercrombie
bill seeks to bar from the United
States mails all publications carrying
liquor advertising of any description.
The bill was drawn by Representative
Abercrombie in an endeavor to further
strengthen the prohibition laws of Ala
bama and other Southern states, and
has attracted considerable favorable
comment in that section. Representa
tive Abercrombie is representative-at
large from Alabama, a member of the
ccmmitee on education, and although
serving his first term in congress, has
already taken high rank among the
membership of the lower house.
AMER®BSMS«ROER
MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS
TDM mflN TO
BE INDICTED IN
GEORGIA FIRST
WASHINGTON, D. C„ 11.—Thomas
E. Watson will be indicted and tried in
Georgia first for alleged violation of
federal statutes forbidding the circula
tion of obscenity. The decision of At
torney General Gregory not to bring
the first indictment outside of the
state, as was originally contemplated,
has been communicated to' the mem
bers of the Georgia delegation who
recently called upon him to protest
against putting the onus upon the citi
zens, grand juries and feelral courts
cf the state that they would perjure
themselves in a case involving Wat
son.
The department holds that a sepa
rate offense was committed in each
place under the jurisdiction of the
United States where Watson circulated
his weekly periodical, The Jefferson
ian.
It is.conceivable that if a mistrial or
an acquittal meets the department’s
attempts to secure a convicion in Geor
gia, it will continue to bring indict
ments in other jurisdictions for the ad
ditional offense of circulating obscene
matter in thos,e jurisdictions.
The answer of Mr. Watson’s attor
neys will undoubtedly be that such
procedure would amount to persecu
tion and not prosecution, and would be
illegal, since it would be subjecting
him twice to jeopardy for the same of
fense. The department holds, how
ever, that it would be within its rights
in taking such a course. A jury in
North Carolina or Virginia might take
a different view of the circulation in
those states of Watson’s paper, from
that taken in Georgia.
Attorney General Gregory admitted
to the Georgia delegation a belief that
it would be impossible to convict Mr.
Watson in Georgia, because of the pol
itical animus that would creep into the
case. He is shaping his course win
a view to securing a trial in some state
where there would be no unusual prej
udice, either for or against Watson.
YAQUI IIMS ARE
DISARMED DA LINE
DOUGLAS, Ariz., Feb. 11.—The cap
ure of a large number of Yaqui Indians
and the disarming of ohers belonging
~to a band of several hundred who
several days ago raided San Fernanda.
Sonora, has been effected by Carranz
uthorities. A force operating under
Colonel Jesse Aguierre succeeded in
surrounding the rebel Indians after a
pursuit lasting two weeks, and com
pelled them to submit. The leaders
were placed under arrest, while others,
after being disarmed, were permittd
tc return to their homes. Consul Lel
evier, who represents the interest if
the de facto Mexican government here,
rceivd official confirmation of the re
ported captures early today.
AMERICUS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 11, 1916
It Was Service First Again
The Times-Recorder was out with an extra last night—when Sec
retary of War Lindley M. Garrison resigned and his resignation was
accepted. A paper was on the street within an hour after the news
came to the Times-Recorder exclusively through the Associated
Press.
It was nearly three hours after the Times-Recorder had gone to
press with its regular afternoon Edition, and the force had scattered,
but that idea of service first —and always paramount, we gave you an
extra edition telling the news which might lead on to bigger things
with you and the United States.
Just another example of service—FlßST.
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4 FOUR-MASTER BURNED 4
4 TO THE.WATER’S EDGE. 4
4 NEW YORK, Feb. 11.—The ♦
4 four-masted schooner John Bos- 4
♦ sert was virtually destroyed by 4
4 fire off Highlands of Navesink, 4
4 New' Jersey, this morning. 4
4 The captain and crew’ of the ill- 4
4 fated vessel were rescued and 4
♦ are being brought here. Three *
4 of the crew of the Bossert sus 4
4 tained serious burns before es- *
4 caping from the burning vessel. 4
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CM if HAS
BEEN INSTALLED I
HEAD DE SOCIETI
The executive committee of the
Georgia Agricultural society has met
in Macon, and the officers of the or
ganization who were elected at the an
nual meeting in Moultrie, in August,
1915, were installed in office. They
were:
John A. Cobb, of Americus, president.
C. H. Ramsey, vice president.
Martin V. Calvin, secretary.
J. C. Clements, secretary.
The annual convention of the society
will meet in Athens, on August Ist and
2nd, 1916.
An important feature of the meeting
is that they will be there when the
University of Georgia Summer school,
composed of between eight hundred
and one thousand students, will be in
session. The society will also in
spect the State Agricultural College
farm.
METHBDIsf 11IIT
YOU AT 5. SCHOOL
The First Methodist church invites
you to worship with them Sunday at
Sunday school and church, if you are
a Methodist, or have no other affilia
tion.
The finest choir in south Georgia
will sing. A fine orchestra will play
and a male quartette will sing. Teach
ers of organized classes invite you—
men and women, young men and young
ladies, boys and girls.
HIGH SCHOOL PAPER
COMES OUT AGAIN
The High school weekly “The Amer
icusser,” made its second appearance
of 1916, and the issue shows the re
sult of much conscientious work on
the part of the students and staff.
This little paper has taken high rank
among the school publications of the
state and comments upon the neat
make-up of the paper are being made
all over the entire nation. The stu
dents of the High school get out the
entire issue and they are to be con
gratulated for the fine school spirit
they display.
PEOPLE IN
AMERICUS WOBDY
IN BIGJINGLES
Americus is interested in the turn
of international affairs which affects
two persons well known here, Mme
Eigma Van De Zande and Karl Von
Lawrenz. Both of these persons are
musical arists who appeared here sev
eral weeks ago at the Opera House un
der the auspices of the Music Study
club.
The Atlanta Constitution had the
following article this morning:
His nationality is causing much
trouble for Karl von Lawrenz, Ger
man nobleman, orchestra director,
musician and head of the Von Lawrens
Concert Booking agency.
He recently booked Herr Halfdan
Jebe to appear upon the soncert stage
'.n Cornelia, Ga., before the colony of
winter tourists. Wednesday he re
ceived word that none of the adver
tising material sent out from his
offices would be used, but than hand
bills, published by the local print shop,
■had been preferred.
This because of the name of Von
Lawrenz that adorned all advertising
matter forwarded from the booking
agency. The Cornelia booking agent,
C. Cornway ,is a patriotic Englishman
and resents even the very sound of a
German word.
Because of the lack of advertising,
Baron von Lawrenz is agitated over
the attendance upon Herr Jebe’s con
cert.
Added to this load of woe, members
of Von Lawrenz’s staff, since the agi
tation over Mme. Emma Van De
Zande’s affiliation with the German
baron, have become apprehensive.
Alec Tarranco ,a Russian, who has
relatives in the Cossack ranks, is be
ginning to experience little shivers of
trepidation over his connection with
a German of rank. And J. H. Duggan,
superintendent of the Von Lawrenz
/offices, a Londoner by birth, is fear
jful that any moment some official of
the allied governments is liable to
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MjiOLHETS
IN SOLICITOR RICE
G. Y. Harrold, a prrominent attorney
of Lumpkin, is a candidate for soloci
tor general of the Southwestern cir
cuit. This information was received
in Americus today.
Mr. Harrold’s entry makes three an
nounced candidates, they being him
self .Solicitor-General J. R. Williams
and Judge Ware G. Martin, of Lees
burg.
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4 HEARINGS ON ARMY 4
4 BILL ARE FINISHED 4
♦ WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.— 4
The house military committee to- 4
♦ day closed hearings on the army ♦
♦ bill .after passing resolutions 4
4 thanking President Wilson for 4
4 his confidence in the committee 4
♦ as expressed in correspondence 4
4 passing between the chief execu- ♦
4 five and former Secretary of War 4
4 Garrison. 4
>4 The committee will begin the ♦
4 work of preparing the bill to be 4
♦ reported to the house early next 4
4 week, and the hope is expressed 4
4 that it will be ready to go before ♦
- * the house within the month. 4
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HERDING WILL NOT
A CANDIDATE
M. D .Herring, clerk Superior court
of Schley county ,was in Americus yes
terday. It is a source of regret that
the voters of Schley will not have op
portunity of again casting their suf
frage for Mr. Herring, as he has de
clined to offer for re-election in the
approaching primary. - Mr. Herring
aas made a most efficient and obliging
iffleer.
E. L WILSON HUNS
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
E. L. Wilson, of Leslie .announces
his candidacy for county commissioner
of Sumter. He is a prominent business
man and well known in the county.
Many friends will support him in his
race for this position.
ZACH CHILDERS IS
AGAIN IN RAGE
Zach Childers, solicitor of the City
Court, announces his candidacy for re
election in today's issue of the Times-
Recorder. He is popular and well
known and many friends will seek to
have him retain his position.
GAFT. GOBO IS IN
RACE FOR ORDINARY
Captain John A- Cobb announces in
today’s Times-Recorder for re-election
as ordinary of Sumter county. He has
served this office well ,and many
ftiends will support him for re-elec
tion,
PRESBYTERIAN WANT
200 SURE ON SUNDAY
The Presbyterian Sunday school
urges their members and the public
to attend Sunday school on February
l.‘:th—for “Go-To-Sunday School” Day.
They want to reach the two hundred
mark, and every one is cordially in
vited to attend.
ALLEGED BHDKERIS
MADEIJINKRRPT
NEW YORK, Feb. 11.—A petition in
involuntary bankruptcy was filed here
today against John H. Putnam, a
broker, whose liabilities, it is said, are
unusually heavy, with few assets to
cover his debts. Putnam has been op
erating under the firm name of John
H. Putnam & Co., and according to
postoffice inspectors, he induced hun
dreds of persons throughout the coun
try to buy oil stocks on the install
ment plan. The value of the stocks
thus sold is in some instances doubt
ful, but in others high-class securi
ties were contracted for. Failure to
deliver these brought the collapse of
Putnam’s scheme.
Federal authorities are on the look
out for Putnam, who has disappeared.
It is alleged that he recently drew
approximately $300,000 out of various (
edition!
WESTERN FRONT
IS CENTER NEWS
IN TURBULENCE
LONDON, Feb. 11.-—The western
front is the center of military interest
today. Latest reports from the conti
nent show no signs of lessening in the
violent struggle which has been going
ou for several days in the vicinity of
Vimy and Neuville.
Artillery and infantry are partici
pating in the attacks and counter at
tacks in that region, and hand-to-hand
fighting has occurred at more than one
print. Neither army has been able to
make decided gains anywhere along
the line, advances and retreats since
the Inauguration of the present fight
ing being measures more in feet and
yards than in any other manner. A
(trench gained here and one lost there
probably tells the story of the fight
ing better than any other descrip
tion, with relative positions practical
ly unchanged.
During today the Germans claim to
nF
have effectually repulsed four French
attacks aimed at trenches recently lost
by Joffre’s army, after heavy losses
had been inflicted. Berlin despatches
assert the attacks on these positions
were in great force, and that Ger
man machine guns mercilessly mowed
down the charging French columns.
Ths Paris war office is silent regarding
reported activities to the south of
Somme.
In Russian a violent artillery duel
i i which the Slav guns apparently out
range the Germanic defenses ,is in
progress along the Riga-Dvinsk front. *
This bombardment has now continue!
more than two days, and may be in
preparation for infantry advances, but
the intention of the Russian command
ders can only be conjectured. South
of Dvinsk in Volhynla there is little
infantry activity reported, though the
big guns there continue to spray the
Teuton lines.
Petrograd despatches report the cap
ture by Russian troops of a command
ing hill between the fortress of Rovno
and Lutsk. The laest authoritative
advices from Teuton sources claim the
Russians have been held in their old
positions in Galicia, and on the Bessa
rabian frontier, despite desperate at
tempts to advance.
Offensive in West Postponed.
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 11.—,A Ghent
dispatch to the Echo Beige, an after
noon newspaper here, says violent ar
tillery firing has been in progress dur
ing the past ten days along the whole
of the Belgian front. About Ypres and
between there and Armetieres the con
centration of fire has been most ter
rific. \
The Germans arc continually
strengthening their lines in Belgium,
and new troops have poured in during
the past W'eek. The opinion prevails,
however, that the German offensive
forecast in this region, will not be in
augurated at this time. Weather con
ditions are so unfavorable. It is
now thought a more opportune moment
v ill be awaited*for launching the at
tack.
Allied air men are showing unpre
cedented activity along the western
front. These machines are being used
both for reconnaisences and for
“bombing” German positions. Forty
seven aeroplanes, traveling in squad
ron formation visited Ole Camp dur
ing last w.eek, dropping bombs. The
damage inflicted is unknown, owing to
the strict censorship maintained by
German authorities.
banks here, and has fled to Europe,
taking the money with him.
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