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THIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR.
GASOLINE PROBE
RESULTS GO FOO
AID OF CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 3.--
William J. Harris of the federal trade
commission, who is in charge of the
exhaustive investigation being made
into the increase in price of gasoline,
stated today that the commission will
send to congress next week certain
facts with relation to the inquiry.
A supplemental report to be made
the latter part of April, will deal with
the causes of the rise in price during
the last nine months. An extensive
review of the general subject of dis
crimination in price between different
localities and different purchasers will
follow in a short time. The advance
in price is so closely connected with
discrimination in price, however, that
it is expected the preliminary report
will throw light on the latter subject.
The gasoline investigation is one of
the most extensive ever undertaken by
the government in the interest of the
consumer. ' Every phase of the oil
and gasoline industry as it affects the
cost of production, transportation and
marketing—all of which figure in the
selling price to the consumer—is being
reviewed. Detailed statistics are being
gathered as to the amount of crude
oil and gasoline produced during the
last three years, the amount placed in
storage, amount consumed and amount
exported. This involves a tremendous
amount of statistical and research
work, and various economic inquiries.
The commission’s report to con
gress, which may include this mass of
statistical data, may be used as the
basis for legislation to curb the rising
trend of prices, and whatever evils may
be disclosed to exist in the oil indus
try.
The federal trade commission has no
authority under the law to fix the price
of commodities. It can only, by in
vestigation, disclose the relation of ex
isting prices to basis economic facts.
Authority is given to it, however, to
deal with discriminations in price and
trade practices which encourage and ’
establish monopoly.
If the investigation discloses that re-fl
bates are being given or received in
connection with pipe line or other
transportation the facts relating Jo
such practices will be furnished to the j
department of justice for its attention
Price fixing by combination will also
be called to the notice of the depart
ment of justice. The facts being gath
ered with relation to pipe line trans
portation, will be used by the Inter
state commerce commission to aid it in
regulating rates of transportation of
these common carriers. Under the
Supreme court decision of June 22,
1914, pipe lines are held to be subject
to regulation ly the interstate com
merce commission.
NAMES GEORGIA BOYS
FOR NAVAL ACADEMY
WASHINGTON, D. C„ April 3.—Sen
ator Hardwick has nominated James
L. Robertson, of Augusta, as princi
pal to take the examination for en
trance to the naval academy. David
Benjamin Justice, of Waycross, was
appointed first alternate, and Oberlin.
Thomas Zellars, of Grantville, who was
offered the principal’s place, declined
ii Mr. Robertspn is a son of J. Miller
Robertson 1 , of Augusta, and grand
nephew of Judge A. L. Miller, of Ma
con.
Representative Crisp has nominated
M. T. Gaultney, of Butler, for an An
napolis and W. G. Bridges, of
Unadilla, alternate.
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4 RILL FOR NEWSPAPER 4 I
♦ MAN INTRODUCED 4
4 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 3. 4
4 —Senator Culberson, chairman of 4
4- the judiciary committee, has in-
4 troducted an amendment to the 4
1 anti-pass law’ to permit publish- *
♦ ers and proprietors of newspa- 4
4 pers or magazines to take rail 4
4 road mileage in payment for ad- *
4 vertising space. 4
BIG FIRE IN BEEKMAN
STREET,NEORK CITY
NEW YORK, April 3.—Fire down
town destroyed tw o five-story
buildings on Beekman street. The fire
occurred shortly before noon and it
was 2 o’clock before the flames were
brought under control.
The fire originated in a building oc
cupied by a paper handling concern
and spread rapidly. A fifteen-story
structure at the corner of Nassau and
Beekman streets was also damaged.
The total loss sustained is estimated
this afternoon at $200,000, with an un
known amount of insurance.
LOCAL BIFLE RANCE
OPENED SATURDAY
Saturday, April Ist, was the date set
by the United States government ofr
the opening of the rifle ranges all over
the country. The local militia organi
zation, the Americus Light Infantry,
has one of the best ranges in the state
and on the opening day quite a large
number of the khaki clad boys jour
neyed out to the range beyond the
Country club and spent the day burst
ing bull’s eyes.
There is quite some rivalry between
the local soldiers for the big regimen
tal shoot in August, and they are all
determined to be sent to represent the
local organization. Eight men are
selected every year and the men have
started work early in order to make
•.their best showing when the prelim
inary contest is 6eld. The local com
|pany has always made a good record
at these shoots and it is hoped it will
do even better this year.
RAILROADS SHOW
BIG INCREASE NOW
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 3.—A
preliminary report issued today by the
interstate commerce commission shows
the net revenues of six large railroads
during February increased ever 50 per
cent, aboce February, 1915.
A summary of the increases shown
in terms of currency show a total in
crease during last month amounting
to $38,000,000. Railroads operating in
the eastern section of the United
States enjoyed an increase of nearly
90 per cent, over the previous Feb
ruary’s business, while those operat
ing in the South show increases of
approximately 50 per cent.
HOWARDS EMBARGO PLAN
ID BE HEARD APRIL 4
WASHINGTON, D. C„ April 3.—Rep
resentative W. C. Adamson, of Geor
gia, chairman of the committee on
foreign and interstate commerce,
has called a meeting of the com
mittee for next Tuesday to coduct
bearings on the resolution of Rep
resentative W. S. Howard, of Geor
! gia, proposing an embargo on gaso
line exports.
AMERIBQSBMESSHORDER
MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS
ZEPPELINS MID
ENGLISH COASTS
DURING SUNDAY
Heavy masses of troops are still be
ing hurled by the Germans against the
Verdun defenses, which are being test
ed to the limit at vital points today.
The French claim late this afternoon
to have bent back the German line on
Caillotto wood in the Verdun region.
Details are still lacking concerning
ing the Zeppelin raid over Scotland
last night. The raid was the third tJ
be made in as many nights over a wide
area. The Germans claim heavy dam
age was done during the raids Friday
and Saturday nights.
Dunkirk was bombarded last night
by Zeppelins, two civilians being kill
ed there.
Ten Dead; Eleven Hurt in Raid
LONDON, April 3—Ten persons were
killed and eleven others injured in the
Zeppelin raid over Scotland during
Sunday. In England no casualties were
sustained.
Russ Transport With Troops Sunk
BERLIN, April 3.—A Turkish sub
marine in the Black Sea sunk a 10,000 -
ton Russian transport loaded with
troops, March 30th.
Constantinople advices state a Brit
ish column in Mesopotamia was sur
prised by the Turks today and forced
to retreat, with heavy losses.
Two Zeps Visit English Coast
LONDON, April 3.—The Zeppelin
which visited the east coast counties
Hast night remained forty-five minutes.
bombs were dropped. No fur
ther details have yet been received
concerning the raid.
It is announced that a Zeppelin flew
over the northeastern counties Sundaj’
evening, remaining an hour and a half.
The hostile air craft dropped twenty
bombs before retiring.
Zep Bombards Dunkirk.
PARIS, April 3. —A Zeppelin dropped
numerous bombs on Dunkirk last
tight. Two civilians were killed, and
pome property damage sustained.
All Night Fight Before Verdun.
PARIS, April 3.—Fighting contin
ued all night in the Verdun region,
east of the Meuse, between Doura
tmount and Vaux, says today’s first offl
cial statement.
The issue generally favored the
French west of the Meuse, the an
nouncement adds.
A terrific bombardment was carried
on near Haumont, without effect, the
Germans lengthening the front of at
tack at that point to about two miles.
UNDERCLASSMEN TO
SPEO EM9BY
EMORY UNIVERSITY, Oxford, Ga..
April 3. —In the annual try-out for
sophomore and freshman speakers’
placs for Friday evening of commence
ment week, the following speakers
were selected: Sophomore, Kelso Mul
lins and Reed Monfort, of Greensboro,
Valter Stephenson, of Covington; G.
Vv. Cobb, of Memphis, Tenn.; J. B.
Ragsdale, of Lithonia, and W. H. Ham
ilton, of Paris, Tenn. Freshmen, Reid
, DeJarnette, of Eatonton; Sam Mat
thews, of Fort Valley; L. L. Passmore,
: of Sylvester; John M. Pearce, of
Gainesville; W. B. Sanders, of Fayette
ville, and Francis Spears, of Atlanta.
A medal will be awarded to the best
speaeker in each of these groups.
AMERICUS, GEORGIA, MONDAY AFTERNOON. APRIL 3, 1916
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JOSEPH H. SHEA.
Indiana Man Selected
as Minister to Chile.
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VILLA TRIES TO
CAUSE REVOLTS
IN DIRER.FORTS
CAMP J. J. PERSHING AT FRONT,
April 2, (via aeroplane to Colona Dub
lan, Mex., and wireless to Columbus, Ml
i M., April 3) —American cacalrymen en
countered a fleeing Villa force near
(name deleted by censor) today (Sun
day) and sounds of firing were heard.
No reports of results yet received.
Lieut. Mort Courtmartialed.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex., April 3.—Lieut.
Mort, who was recently summoned be
fore a courtmartial on charges of
leading a detachment of American
troops into Mexican territory to re
cover two American soldiers who had
been captured by bandits, was found
guilty today. The court sentenced
Lieut. Mort to be reprimanded by his
commanding officer.
EL PASO, Tex., April 3. —Reports
from Mexican sources in the interior
of that country and received here to
day, are to the effect that Villa is now
headed toward Chihuahua City, and
that his emmissaries are at work, at
tempting to influence the Carranza
garrison there to revolt.
Nothing is said about Villa's alleegd
injuries in these reports, and the omis
sion has helped confirm the opinion
already freely expressed here that the
bandit’s wounds were purely an in
vention, reported with the intention of
receiving his pursuers.
Revolt in Chihuahua Denied.
LAREDO, Tex., April 3. —Neuvo La
redo Mexican military authorities at
noon today declared untrue the re
ported defection of Colonel Cano's
forces in Chihuahua. These authori
ties say Cano's forces are “loyal and
working indefitigably for the appre
hension of Villa.”
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FOUND IN LONDON
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 3.-
A mass of correspondence belonging to
Horst von der Golst, an alleged Ger
man spy, and reported to be the direct
• irg head of a plot to destroy the Wel
, land cannal, has been seized in London.
’ Information concerning the seizure
reaching Washington. today is to the
effect that the contents of the corres
pondence will soon be made public by
the British authorities.
THREE MEN (FIE
KILLED IN SUN
BATTLE SUNDAY
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MOULTRIE, Ga., April 3.—Moultrie
iwas the scene of a triple murder Sun
day afternoon when W. A. Logan, and
(Moultrie merchant, shot and killed
Jack and Cleve Calhoun, and Logan
himself, was shot to death by Cleve
Calhoun. The triple tragedy took
place in a small barn in the suburbs
of the city late Sunday afternoon.
The men had been to walk and went
into the barn seeking shelter from a
driving rainstorm. The only eye wit
ness, besides the principals, was R. L.
Evans, who states that the party had
some whiskey and that they were in
the barn about an hour before the
shooting began. The bottle was pass
ed frequently and Cleve Calhoun and
Logan were continually eyeing each
other.
About 5 o’clock Cleve Calhoun arose
B-nd said that the party had better gc.
as the rain had slackened. Logan, who
was sitting in one corner of the barn
arose and pulled his pistol, began fir
ing. Both of the Calhoun boys were
mortally wounded, but Cleve Calhoun
managed to fire a shot which ended
Logan’s life.
As search of the pockets of Logan
revealed a note giving directions as to
his burial, and asking that his two
sons be sent to the Vashti home, thjs
is taken to mean that he intended to
mean that he intended to kill the Cal
houns and then himself. It is said
that Logan nursed a grievance towards
the Calhoun boys because he believed
they violated the sanctity of his home.
Logan had threatened prosecution.
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IN PROGRESS WITH
THE FURLOW LIWN
The revival meetings at Furlow
Lawn Baptist church began yeseterday
with large congregations and remark
able interest.
Evangelist E. H. Jennings preached
splendid sermons at both hours; ser
mons which were so plain and simple
that even the children were interested,
and yet the thought of the sermons was
so elevated and dignified character.
Mr. Jennings is an easy and graceful
speaker, and with impressive manner
Le drives hom the truth upon his hear
ers.
Mr. A. A. Lyon, who is directing the
ilarge chorus choir, is a leader of un
(Usual skill and ability, and has shown
himself the master of this department
He sang a solo at each service as well,
which attracted favorable comment.
The singing is one of the most inter
netting features of these most helpful
(meetings. The congregation last night
(filled the auditorium to its capacity in
spite of the rain.
Services daily throughout this week
Lt 4 p. m„ and at 7:30 p. m. All our
people are invited to attend.
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♦ SENATE ADOPTS THE 4
4 CUMMINS AMENDMENT 4
4 WASHINGTON, D. C„ April 3. 4
4 The senate today adopt- *
4 ed the Cummins amendment to 4
♦ the army bill, creating a national ♦
4 guard section of the army general ♦
4 staff. 4
4 The measure, designed to fur- 4
♦ ther improve the national guard *
4 organization throughout the un- 4
4 ion, is expected to encounter lit- 4
♦ tie opposition when the bill comes ♦
4 up for passage in the house. ♦
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4 UNCLE SAM BUYS 4
♦ 2,000 HORSES NOW 4
♦ WASHINGTON, D. C., April 3. 4
4 —The war department has au- 4
4 thorized the purchase of two 4
♦ thousand additional horses for 4
♦ the use of the cavalry on the 4
4 border. A maximum of $l5O each
4 will be paid for the animals, and 4
♦ remount stations established at 4
4 Fort Bliss. 4
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Mill RECRUITING
STATION OPEN NOH
Lieut. W. A. Hodgman, U. S. N., in
charge of the recruiting station in At
lanta, has announced that a navy re
cruiting station will be opened in the
postoffice building at Americus , on
April 6th, and remain open for at
least two weeks. C. E. Smitherman,
chief gunner’s mate, will be in charge.
Several recruits were secured for
the navy when an officer was here sev
eral week ago. Many young men are
(expected to enlist in this magnificent
branch of the service of Uncle Sam.
PROMPT REPLYFOR
GERMANS COMING
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 3.
American Ambassador Kerard today
cabled the state department that the
German government has promised to
furnish prompt replies to inquiries
presented by the ambassador concern
ing attacks on the Channel liner Sus
sex, and other vessels on whicn
American lives were endangered.
The submarine situation is being
held in status quo until a reply to
Ambassador Gerard’s inquiries is ob
tained.
ATLANTA WILL BE
HOST FOB MEETING
On account of the disastrous fire in
Augusta it was practically impossible
i for that city to entertain the State
, Sunday School Convention which has
been advertised for May 2nd, 3rd and
4th. After a meeting of the Augusta
committee their chairman, Dr. J. R.
Sevier, telegraphed Mr. John J. Eagan,
Lresident of the Georgia Sunday
School Association, requesting Atlan
ta to take the Convention.
About sixty of the leading pastors
and superintendents of Atlanta came
together in a meeting March 30th, and
after discussing the matter it was un- '
arimously decided to have the Conven- 1
tion in Atlanta. As the time was too
short to make arrrangements for hold
ing the meeting on the May dates, it
was decided, after a conference with
the officers of the Georgia Sunday
School Association, to change the
dates to June 13th, 14th and 15th. At
lanta is getting ready to entertain tw o
thousand delegates.
RESERVE BANK HAS
NEW DISCOUNT RATES
Joseph A. McCord, governor of
(the federal reserve bank of Atlanta,
has issued a circular letter to mem-
Iber banks citing, the rates of discount
which became effective March 28th.
The discount rates established are
on a commodity paper 3 per cent.,
maturity not exceeding 90 days ;on |j
trade acceptances, 3 1-2 per cent., I
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edition!
LEESBURG PLANS
FOB BIG TIME II
CHAUTAUQUA NOW
LEESBURG, Ga., April 3.— Leesburg
has made a wonderful improvement is
her streets. The main street leading
from the depot to the far end of the
street below the courthouse has bees
made a regular boulevard. The work
v.as done by the county overseer, Ji*
Mcßride, and the people of Leesbwrx
are proud of it. All the grass and
weeds have disappeared and the street
would be ideal for paving.
Chautauqua For People.
The people of Leesburg are looking
forward to their Chautauqua with a
great deal of interest. It begins Fri
day, April 7th, and runs through Man
day, the 10th. Friday is Educational
I’ay, and State Superintendent IL I*.
Brittain is scheduled for a speech. Sat
urday is Agricultural Day, and L. G
Hardman, candidate for governor, wife
make a speech.
Sunday special services will be hrit
and a fine program has been arranged
for Monday. Governor Harris was in
vited to attend and deliver an address,
but owing to other business engage
ments will be prevented from being
here, much to the regret of his ad
mirers and friends.
Interest in Bonds.
Since the carrying of bonds to bnM
a new courthouse, the people are
greatly interested. Some are in favor
of keeping it in the vicinity it is new
and others would like to have it built
down town, in the business center, it
is believed, however, that the co*-
missioners will settle this matter, and
to the satisfaction of all concerned.
A heavy rain fell during Sunday
night which was very much appreciat
ed by all. It was needed, as the
ground was very dry and dunty.
A carnival has been doing bushiest
in Leesburg for the past week, and ii
seems that they were so well pleased
with their Saturday’s receipts that they
have decided to remain for a few daya
longer.
Since the primary things have ibeea
a little dull and quiet around Leesburg
and the candidate and the weary voter
have all become normal again and
down to business.
Lee Coming to Fair.
Those heard to express themselves
I think that Lee county should have rep
resentation at the Third District Agri
cultural fair to be held in American
this fall, and should Lee enter, which
to doubt she will do, she will make a
favorable and fine exhibit.
E. B. Lee, one of Lee county's young
farmers, is priding himself over tie
crop of duroc hogs he will raise this
year. He is greatly pleased with the
crop so far, and next year thinks of
totag into this specialty on a much
larger scale. He has the finest ran
for the purpose on his plantation that
can possibly be found anywhere. He
is also a big believer in the hog and
hominy crop, and from 38 acres of corn
last year, his wield was enough t*
feed eight head of mules during the
fall season, thirty head of hogs and
besides selling 125 bushels to his lab
orers, has enough corn in his barn to
over last him for the next year. Mr
Lee has recently built a home on b*
farm, to which he intends adding to
the coming year. He is at present re
siding in Leesburg, where he has a
handsome home, but thinks of moving
to his plantation next year.
maturities not exceeding 90 days; »
commercial paper, 4 per cent, with
maturities not exceeding 90 days; on
agriculture and live stock paper, 4
seer cent., for 90 days, 5 per cent. U
(excess of that number-of days.
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