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1 he Fimes-Recorder is the ONLY paper in the Third Congressional District with Associated Press service. THIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR. HUGHES LEADING IN EARLV PLANS ON NOMINATION CHICAGO, June 5. —The movement to nominate Hughes as the republican presidential standard-bearer assumed the aspect of a genuine boom here to day. Arriving delegations from every state in the union evidence the senti ment is widespread for the New York jurist’s nomination, and men who have been identified with the republican Old Guard during many years this after noon declared that many delegates who came to Chicago with instructions to vote for other candidates stand ready to vote for Hughes after the first ballot. The lack of a controlling eadership among the Old Guard republicans is emphasized on every hand. These dele gates express themselves as favoring Hughes smiply because first hand re ports indicate he can harmonize sen timent and rehabilitate the party, bringing the progressive into the G. 0 P. fold once again. Explanations of the failure of expected sentiment for Roosevelt to crystalize are being sought on every hand. A week ago many of his opponents feared the con vention would stampede to Roosevelt, but this is now said to be highly im probable. Influental leaders after a careful canvass of the situation at noon today estimated the total Roose velt strength at the convention open ing would not be more than 200 dele gates, while they believe the former president’s strength will nearer 150 than the first named figure. It is con fidently asserted by those leaders that Roosevelt will deevlop his greatest strength on the initial ballot, and that arti-Roosevelt delegates will continue against him under all circumstances. All talk of demanding a pre-conven tion statement from Justice Hughes has apparently been abandoned, and it is now generally agreed the jurist should remain silent as long as he con tinues upon the bench. If nominated, it is anticipated that Justice Hughes would immediately state his position on all of the paramount national ques t’ons, and in this connection, his supporters point to speeches delivered by Justice Hughes before going on the bench, which show the jurist is an out-and-out advocate of preparedness. On every hand there seems a grow ing sentiment to encourage harmony within the party, and to nominate some candidate who can command the sup port of the progressive. Progressives Well Represented. CHICAGO, June s.—Progressives in every state are well represented among delegations to both the republican and progressive conventions, who are ar riving this afternoon on every train. Glee clubs, bands and other organiza tions accompany the delegations. Frank M. Hitchcock, former postmas ter general in Roosevelt’s cabinet, is sued a statement early this afternoon, declaring the nomination of Justice Hughes, of New York, is Inevitable. In this statement, Hitchcock asserts the “favorite son vote’’ has 345 delegates, and that Hughes will have more than this number on the first ballot. Weeks supporters claim their candidate will receive more than 200 votes ou the initial ballot. Concerted efforts are under way to mend the “split” in the G. O. P. beofre a presidential standard-bearer is nam ed and indications that progress is be ing made in the effort are plentiful on tional committee, this afternoon decid ea to withholdd the nomination of a progressive candidate until next Sat urday, awaiting action by the regular republicans. ' THE ONLY PAPER PUBLISHED IN AMERICUS AND THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WITH TELEGRAPHIC SERVICE | ACCIDENT TO AUTOS ON 1 LEE STREET SUNDAY | An toot on Lee street late Sunday afternoon I when the car of Miss Flora Denham hit the rear of the car of Mrs. Peter F. Bahnsen’s which stopped suddenly. The fenders of Miss Denham’s car t were bent, and minor damage to Mrs. t Bahnsen’s car were the only damages. 1 ■MANY PEOPLE AT ; SERVICES IN THE I CHURCHES SUNDfIY 1 > Large and attentive congregations greeted the ministers at the various } churches in the city Sunday. . At the First Methodist church, Dr. . J. A. Smith, agent for the South Geor , gia Conference Orphans Home, dellv . ered two strong and forcible sermons, morning and evening. The Sunday school in the morning was well at tended, the average number being j present. A most interesting lesson . was had, and was enjoyed by all. , At the First Baptist church, Dr. > Lansing Burrows filled his regular ap pointments, morning and night. The usual congregation greeted him at both services. At the Sunday school in t the morning the usual number were present to enjoy the lesson. Rev. R. L. Bivins preached two in teresting sermons at the Furlow Lawn Baptist church to representative congregatoins. The Sunday school here , was also well attended and enjoyed. Services were held as usual at the . Christian Science church on Taylor . street. At the Catholic church on Lee street, Father Schonhardt, conducted the services to a splendid and appre ciative congregation. At 7 o’clock this morning a celebration of the Holy Communion and Mass was held. At Calvary Episcopal church, ser vices were as usual. Rev. J. B. Law rence, rector, was in charge, and Holy Communion was observed at the 11 o’clock hour. At St. Paul’s Methodist church, East Americus, Sunday school services were held at 3 o’clock. A good attendance , was present. Also at Brooklyn Heights chapel Sunday school services were held at 3 o’clock, with a good attend ance. OEFI. IS HURLED ST AMERICUS HI The Blakely High school's baseball team has flung a challenge and defi to the team of the Americus High school. In Sunday morning's Atlanta Consti tution appeared a photograph of the Blakely team, and they disputed the claims of Americus to the champion ship of southwest Georgia. This is respectfully referred to the baseball squad of the Americus High 1 with a hint that they maintain their ’ claims. 4 “I’LL BE UP SATURDAY’ J 4 i 4 COST THIS FARMER 15.78. * 4 ATLANTA, Ga„ June 5.—“1 will 4 1 ♦ be up Saturday.” This message F ♦ written on an egg in a crate of ♦ ► < eight dozen, cost a local merchant 4 i * $5.78 in postage. Tlhe eggs were 4 ■ ♦ sent by a Florida huckster by * • 4 parcel post, and when the pack- ♦ i ♦ age was opened at the Atlanta + ■ 4 postoffice for inspection the mes- ♦ i 4 sage was discovered. The pack- 4 - ♦ age was weighed and charged for 4 ’ 4 at first class postage. -4 ♦♦444444444444* AMERIEUSTIMES-RECBROER MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS BOLTON CASE IS BEFOOL COURTS THIS MORNING The Sumter Superior court convened this morning for the trial of the Bol ten case, which is an appeal from the court of ordinary. The jury for the case was selected Friday and ordered to report this morning. The case was tried during the first week of the present term and resulted in a mistrial before Judge E. D. Gra ham, because of one of the jurors be coming sick. Attorneys E. A. and R. T. Hawkins represent the defense, and Attorneys R L. Maynard and J. A. Hixon repre sent the plaintiff. The grand jury is in session this morning, having taken a recess on Friday afternoon. It is not known when they expect to finish their du ties and make their general present ments to the court. The grand jury is an extraordinarily strong body of citi zens, and they have been generally con gratulated on their willingness and determination to do their duty as they see it. r '> Afternoon Session. The Bolton case occupied the after noon session of the Superior court. The grand jury will not adjourn this afternoon ,and it is likely that they will take a recess for re-convening in the next several days. PRESIDENT IUIL WILL CONSIDER I IIISIT HERE JO Fl President Woodrow Wilson may come to Americus for the Third Dis trict fair in October. ( Secretary E. H. Hyman received sev eral letters tins morning which stated that the president would be glad to , carefully consider the matter if it was . brought to his attention again in Sep tember. Secretary J. P. Tumulty, at the White House, had the correspond ence in charge, and several congress- j men and senators have taken the pros- . pective visit up with official life in , Washington. No greater honor could be afforded the fair and with its first year’s show- , ii.g than to have President Wilson as the guest of honor. It will be a few weeks previous to the national elec tion, and it is thought that the presi dent desires to pay a visit to this sec tion of the country. Anyway, the invitation will be again placed before President Wilson, and it is extremely likely that he will ac cept. OR. DAVIS TO LEAVE FDR STATE MEET Dr. C. P. Davis will leave Thursday to attend the meeting of the Georgia State Dental Association in Macon, which will be in session for three days beginning with Thursday and continu ing through Saturday. Dr. Davis is an ex-vice president of the above organization besides being on several of the important commit tees at the meet this year. The dentist of Georgia will get much Information from this meeting and important business will be con ducted during its session. AMERICUS, GEORGIA, MONDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 5, 1916 44444444444444* H I. S. SUPREME COURT ♦ 4.. INTERPRETS DRUG LAW 4 4 WASHINGTON, D. C., June 5. 4 4 —The Supreme court today inter- ♦ 4 preted the Harrison drug law 4 4 making it illegal for "any person 4 ♦ not registered” to have opium in 4 4 their possession, as applying to 4 4 dealers, and not to users of the 4 4 drug. ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦44f>4444 GABMNzHiTAFF OFFICER BEGINS FIGHT ON VILLA EL PASO, Tex., June s.—Americans who have been on business trips to Parrall district, in the state of Chihua hua, Mexico, returning here today, said General Herreria, the Carranza com mander there, haa started an active campaign against bandits. Twelve of the outlaw were killed during the week and several others captured. A military order has been issued that all weapons in the hands of persons other than soldiers, must be surren dered at once, under penalty of death. There was no anti-American sentiment manifested toward the visitors return ing here today, and citizens of the Unit ed States were assured full protection by the authorities. The economic sit uation in Chihuahua is improving. GOTTONMENAND RAILROADS WILL HOLD MEET HERE The cotton men of Americus and representatives of the Central of Georgia and Seaboard Air Line rail ways will meet in Americus Saturday, June 17th, at the Chamber of Com merce, in regard to the cotton rate and shipping question. The Chamber of Commerce and J. Prince Webster, rate expert of the Railroad Commission of Georgia, have been ini correspondence with Charles 1. Airey .freight traffic manager of the C of Ga., and L. E. Chalenor, freight manager of the Seaboard Air Line. It is hoped that an amicablle adjust ment of the matter ‘can be reached, and save any other trouble which might come from appeals to the rail road commission. Every attempt will be made to settle the matter at the meeting to be held in Americus. The new adjustment would save much money for the cotton men, and people of this section. RE-LNG GAS FOB PAVING FEE STREET Work was begun on Lee street this morning by the Americus Public Ser vice Co., re-laying the gas mains and increasing their size in view of the pavement which will be laid within a short time on Lee street to the viaduct of the Seaboard Air Line railway. The water mains were made ready for paving several years ago, which leaves only the gas pipes to be worked on before the paving begins. It is hoped that the paving work will be gotten under way as soon as possi ble. ■ HUDSON TO OPEN CAMPAIGN WITH I SPEECH HERE Thomas G. Hudson, candidate for Congress from the Third district, will , open his campaign with a speech with in the next few days. His opponent is Charles R. Crisp, the present con gressman, who is seeking re-election. Mr. Hudson states that he will like ly make his first speech in Americus, and between now and the date of the election he expects to deliver public addresses in every county of the Third i district. Congressman Crisp is expected to return from his duties at Washington I, during the latter part of this month, or the early part of July and will spend the greater portion of the time in the district prior to the election. With both Congressman Crisp and Mr. Hudson actively touring the dis trict, the race is expected to prove of intense Interest. It is not improbable that they will get together on the “stump” before election day comes. The national democratic platform will be formed within a few days at St. Louis, and after this important piece or timber becomes known, the cam paigns throughout all the districts will begin to take on new life. Mr. Hudson will speak within the hext two weeks, and probably first at Americus. Mr. Crisp has not an nounced any speaking dates, athough it is learned that he expects to make address-j in the district. START TOCiUNTTHE SEIZED LIQUOR FOR ‘STATE OF CUD' COLUMBUS, Ga.. June s.—Repack ing and checking the contraband seized a; Girard was taken up at 7 o'clock this morning by Law Agent Baughn ai d his deputies, and militia acting un der his instructions. Under arrangements already made, the Girard warehouse, in lower Girard, is to be the storehouse for ail the whiskey seized and following the re placing and counting of the hundreds and hundreds of cases of whiskey, beer, wines, etc., stored in the lower warehouses, trucks and drays will be requisitioned and the enormous stock at the upper warehouse will be moved southward, where it will likewise be packed and counted. Under the plans of Mr. Baughn, when the the placing and counting is concluded the data secured in this manner will form a basis for a real ■ and accurate estimate of the value of the stocks seized. Gov. Charles Henderson’s act in fore stalling the attorney general in con templated impeachment proceedings before the state supreme court is being highly commended in Russell county. The citizens are seemingly willing to abide by the action of the Russell cir cuit court .which is to be called into extra session for the purpose of giving an opportunity to prosecute the law breakers of that county, and such evi dence as the state may have against the sheriff of Russell county may prop erly be presented; and It is stated, will be presented to the grand jury that is to be selected for this extra term of the court, and the action of the gentle men, of thsi grand jury with regard to such evidence as may be presented as t. impeachment or non-impeachment will be the basis for action in the cen tral government at Montgomery. THUNDERSTORMS SLATED ARBUNO HERE TUESDAY The weather forecast of Uncle Sam today gives the outlook as partly • cloudy, and probably local thunder showers on Tuesday. > A brief rain was enjoyed Sunday about noon, which hardly did anything except settle the dust. The thunder storms are expected to continue for a while now. CAROLINA STAFFS HAYE LOWER RATES TUI IHEODEII l< ATLANTA, Ga., June 5. —The aver age of freight rates in the three states of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina is lower than the average of present, rates in Georgia, according to further comparisons given out here by the statistical bureau of the Georgia Shippers’ association. The bureau’s figures deal with class rates on classes 1 to 6 inclusive, and cover the distances from 1 to 150 miles. The bureau’s statement to the shippers of Georgia Is as follows: The average rate in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, on classes 1 to 6 inclusive, from 50 to 100 miles inclusive, is 27.8 cents per 100 pounds. The present average rate in Gerogia, on classes 1 to 6 inclusive, from 50 to 100 miles inclusive, is 35.1 cents, or 20.2 per cent, higher than the average iu the three states named. The proposed average rate in Geor gia, on classes 1 to 6 inclusive, from 50 to 100 miles inclusive, is 37.2 cents, or 33.8 per cent, higher than the average in the three states named. The average rate in Virginia, North Carolina and South • Carolina, on classes 1 to 6 inclusive, from 100 to 150 miles inclusive, is 33 cents per 100 pounds. The present average rate in Georgia, or classes 1 to 6 inclusive, from 100 to 150 miles inclusive, is 46.1 cents, or 40 per cent, higher than the average in the three states named. The proposed average rate in Geor gia on classes 1 to 6 inclusive, from 100 to 150 miles inclusive, is 46.3 cents. As previously shown by the bureau, the average rate in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, on classes 1 to 6 inclusive, from 1 to 50 , miles inclusive, is 17 cents per 109 I I pounds. The present average rate in Georgia, on classes 1 to 6 inclusive, from 1 ro 50 miles, inclusive, is 21 cents, or 23.7 per cent, higher than the average in the three states named. Summarizing, the present average rate in Georgia, on classes 1 to 6 .in clusive, from 1 to 150 miles, inclusive is 31 per cent higher than the average in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. As demonstrated by the foregoing comparisons, the shippers of Georgia already are paying nearly one-third more than the shippers in the three states named, where traffic conditions are closely similar. It should also be remembered in all of these comparisons, that the South ern, the Seaboard Air Line and the At lantic Coast Line railroads, which are three of the principal carriers of Georgia, are also three of the princi pal carriers in the three states nam ed above. The rates here used for the states of Virginia, North Carolina and South. Carolina are the main line rates of the Southern railroad as to Virginia, and the rates of the Southern, the Sea board Air Line and Atlantic Coast Linn railroads as to North Carolina and CI TV editionl ENGLISH CLAIM GERMAN'S LOST 3 OTHER SHIPS German attacks along the Verdure front were sontinued last night east of the Meuse, without success, according to the French war office. i The Germans attacked with especial severity between Damloup village an J Fort Vaux, which the French still hold, and in the Douamont vicinity there wa® luavy artillery fighting. German raids in the Vosges were'un successful. i 1 urkish forces in the Caucasus have driven the Russians back about twenty five miles, according to a Constantino ple statement. Russian attempts to cover their retreat and to regain their positions, the statement adds, were re pelled by Turkish bayonet attacks. Berlin despatches late this afternoon report the breaking down after heavy losses had been sustained, of French massed infantry attacks east of the Meuse. British fleet officers returning to London today positively identified the Hindenburg and Lutzow as two Ger man warships sunk during Wednes day’s engagement off the Jutland coast. German Naval Losses Heavy. COPENHAGEN, June s.—The Ger man battle cruiser Seydlitz, one of the warships engaged in the great naval battle off the Jutland coast Wednesday, was observed Thursday, steaming south near Fano Island, in a badly damaged condition with British war ships in pursuit. The fate of the Ger man dreadnaught is unknown. Further German Losses. England claims further naval losses sustained by Germany. The Seydlitz, one of the dreadnaughts reported in to day’s despatches as badly damaged and probably’ sunk, displaced 24,640 tans, and draws 27 feet. The keel was laid in 1911, the ship being, completed in 1913. The vessel cost more than $lO,- 000,000.. The Seydlitz carried ten 11 inch guns, twelve 5.9 inch guns, twleve 3.4 inch guns, four torpedo tubes, and had a speed of 29 knots. The Hindenberg, reported sunk by British fleet officers, is supposed to be a vessel constructed since the begin ning of the war and named for the Ger man army hero, hence nothing is known of her dimensions and power. The Lutzow, another German ship iden tified by Brtish fleet officers as sunk, is not listed in available authorities. AMSTERDAM. June 5.—A semi-offi cial account of the recent naval battle in the North Sea, was sent from Berlin early today, the statement differing in many respects from the revised state ments given out at London. The battle started at 3:15 Wednesday afternoon, according to the statement, and con tinued until dark, with the original squadrons engaged. Then the night engagement was begun, and before the German fleet began to retire, be sides the light squadron first engaged,, at least twenty-five British battle ships, six battle cruisers and four ar mored cruisers had reached the scene-- and participated in the fighting. Six teen German battleships of the first class, five modern battle cruisers and. six older ships of the line were eno gaged from the beginning of the bat tle. The statement says no armored cruisers were numbered among Ger man ships taking part. South Carolina. These rates are typi cal in the three states named, of Chrea; C rates in Georgia, in which claas the* Southern and Seaboard operate, and in which class the Atlantic Coast Line asks to be placed. SBLL_jU-M'!g"!LLHR> NUMBER 13l_