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E ’:e Firaes-R corder is the ONLY pa'x-i in tiit 'i. bird Congressional Dts-nci with Associated Press service 'HtKi Y-EIGHTH YEAR. MUGHINOHKBEEN DONE FOBYEAR IN IST. MUSCH The last quarterly conference for the First Methodist church held last night brought the conference year’s work to a close, in preparation for the annual south Georgia conference, to meet at Thomasville on November 28th. Thomas O. Marshall, for several years a fine teacher in the First Methodist church Sunday school, has been selected as superintendent to succeed T. M. Furlow, who goes to the newly organized Lee Street Sun day school. Both officers are splen did organizers. The stewards selected for the First Methodist church were: L. G. Coun cil, S. R. Heys. J. M. Bryan, A. D. Gatewood. John Sheffield. C. F. Gid dings, Neon Buchanan, R. L. McMath, D. F. Davenport, C. M. Hale, Wible Marshall, Stephen Pace, H. E. Allen, G. R. Ellis, J. W. Shiver, C. M. Wil liams W. A. Harden and Cloyd Bu chanan. The stewards for the new Lee Street church are H. M. Stokes, D. B. Mayes, E. B. Everett, T. M. Furlow, H. H. Glover, Jr., J. B. Ansley. It is likely that T. M. Furlow will be selected to head the new Lee Street .Sunday school, which was organized some time ago. The new church has 53 members and bears the unique dis tinction of the only church in Method ism which was built without a con gregation. Dr. T. D. Ellis, residing elder ot the Americus district, w r as here last night, and stated that the district k would make a splendid showing at the r conference, having fulfilled all obli gations. Rev. J. A. Thomas, pastor of the First Methodist church, goes with the knowledge that he cannot return to Americus, because of the limit of four years as pastor having been served here. Americus regrets to lose him. I ut some other city in the conference, will gain him. Rev. Thomas and4dr. T. M. Furlow, the district delegate, will leave on Monday, November 27th, for Thomas ville, which is the day before the con ference. Rev. George M. Acree, of the Amer icus circuit, and Rev. A. W. Quillian, of the Lee Street church, will go to Ihe conference at the same time. WANTS COMPETITION IN THE COAL FIELD CHICAGO Nov. 17.—-Giving as a premise tin ,ct that the coal indus try has been built up and must to some extent at least, be maintained by rate adjustments predicated on com petitive economic and commercial conditions, as well as on transporta tion conditions, R. W. Ropiequet of St. Louis, gave the American Mining Congress today some sugestions for governing conditions. He favored an organization similar to that recom mended for adjustment of mining leg islation questions, and said: "Let each of the competlting fields, considered from the standpoint of larger units, form its own organtza n which shall adjust smaller minor . ,al differences, and represent this field in all traffic matters and in the larger joint body. $ “Let these representatives of the smaller organizations form such a |l joint body representing the whole com petitive industry, which latter shall consider the rate adjustments as be tween the larger units, and represent the industry in traffic matters affecting coal interests generally. "Both of these bodies might grad ually secure from the carriers adjust ments between the competitive fields which would not ignore the competitive relativity of the inter-related fields. "Only when no adjustment could be secured through either of these bodies, and in case of the smaller body, until the matter has been passed upon by the larger body, should recourse be had to the regulating commFsions.” CAPTAIN COBB SICK FROM HOMECOMI'G Captain John A. Cobb, president of the Georgia Agricultural society, has returned from Columbus, where he at tended the Home-Coming events at the capital city of Muscogee county. Cap tain Cobb went primarily to attend the exhibit of the state board of entomol ogy, he being a member of the state board. Captain Cobb states that the parade was a mile long, with floats of all the different enterprises and organizations, prominent among them being the boys’ corn clubs and the girls’ canning clubs. SEARCHING FOR RELATIVES OF ROBERT MITCHELL NOW ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 17. —After at tending the Inman Park church of this city for thirty years contnuously, and after being elected an elder in the same, Robert Mitchell died with cut a single member knowing the name of a relative surviving him. He was an upholsterer of furniture and lived a retired life, working hard ail the week and attending church regu larly on Sunday. Members of the church are searching for relatives who are believed to live in Cincinnati. BOYETT URGES I LARGENUMBEROF HOTS IN GLOBS Demonstrator W. J. Boyett, of this county, who has taken charge of the local work to relieve Demonstrator J. G. Oliver in his fight on the boll wee vil, urges all of the boys in the county to identify themselves at once with the four-crop club. He states that a minimum membership of 25 is neces sary to compete for the prizes, and in sists that the boys advise him imme diately of their determination to go into the club, rather than wait unth they are called upon personally. Mr. Boyett plans to visit all of the schools in the county before Decem ber Ist, carrying on the work which he has set his heart upon, and to give valuable service. His record in Ran dolph county’ was a continual state ment of great achievements. It is time that oats were being planted, according to Mr. Boyett The cour-crop club consists of planting oats, corn, cotton and another crop of peas to take the place of the oats. Mr. Boy’ett attended the exercises at Shiloh school this afternoon, in the nature of a school fair. Miss Rowena L< ng, the new home extension agent for the county, was present; Miss Bes sie Wood, the state agent, attended, and it is the old school of E. J. Mc- Math, who will assume his duties a; county school commissioner on Jan uary Ist, 1917. CHARLES IL HARPER GIVEN A COMMISSION Governor Harris has commissioned Charles Hamilton Harper a second lieutenant of coast artillery, Savan nah, to succeed Second Lieutenant J. F Ross, who has been transferred to the unassigned list. Lieut. Ross was with the recruiting station here. SPECIAL SERVICES ST METHODIST CHURCH Special services will be held mornr ■ ii'g and evening on Sunday at the First Methodist church. The musical l program arranged is splendid, and the paster, Rev. J. a. Thomas, will; deliver special sermons. Interesting reports will be made at the Sunday services, and the public I is cordially invited to attend. Di J. E. Dickey, former president of Emory college, now pastor of the First Methodist church, Atlanta, will o"rvnv the nu’nit here in December. THE ONLY PAPER lUBLISHED’IN AMER'CUS AND TH,RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WIIH TELEGRAPHIC SERVICE AMERIHSaMESSHRDER MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS CRISP WEATHER SIGNAL FOR HOG-KILLINGS IN SUMTER Several farmers from near Americus took advantage of the weather and killed hogs Thursday and Friday morning home-made pork sausage was offered for sale on the streets and disposed of readily. There were also chitterlings, spare ribs and backbone. newhWmen OF DISTRICT MAY MEET IN THE OUT The newspaper publishers of the Third Congressional district may hold a meeting in Americus in the near future, more likely after the Christ mas holidays. This comes in line with a sugges tion from Editor Charles E. Benns, of the Butler Herald, who has the following comment addressed to the Third district editors in this week’s paper: “If there ever was a time when 1 üblishers of weekly newspapers should stand together it is now. The state organization has been beneficial to the craft in many ways, but we confidently believe that the ‘milk In the cocoanut’ would be found through an organization of newspaper men of thi Third congressional district, and for this purpose here and now sug gest a get-together meeting of the brethren at Americus or some central point, Immediately after the rush of the Christmas holidays are over.’’ The newspaper men of the Twelfth congressional district will meet soon at Dublin, the main interest being the present extraordinary high price of newsprint paper. Recently the Georgia newspaper men met at Macon on Press Day at the Georgia State fair, and devised tentative plans. The district organizations will make the working more compact and much good is expected to be aroused ny the close workings of the neighbor publishers. Further announcements are ex pected from time to time concerning the plans and purpose; also the meet ing time at Americus. GERMANS CLAIM MORE VICTORIES IN RUMANIA LAND (By Associated Press.) The Rumanians have suffered fur ther reverses at the hands of Von Falkenhayne's invading forces, ac cording to German announcement, the Teutonic forces on yesterday in a bay onet charge capturing the summit of Hungul mountain on the Moldavian frontier of Rumania, penetrated Ru manian positions in the Predeal re gion and scored advances south of Rothenthurn Pass. According to the Berlin statement, the Teutons took more than 2,100 Rumanian prisoners. Berlin said the Rumanians along the i orthern part of the Moldavian boun dary were withstanding the Teutonic attacks. London reported a further British success last night in renewed attacks on the Ancre front, while Berlin de clared that British attacks in this re gion last night failed and recorded the repulse of an assault on the Somme front, west of Lesare, and de clared the British were forming back along the Flore-Thilly road. Berlin also reported the repulse of Entente attacks in Macedonia. Rumanians Retrea’ing. PETROGRAD, Nov. 17.—The Rus sian war office announced today that Teutonic troops had captured Liresht, in the Campulung area of Rumania, and that the Rumanians had evacuated attacks. AMERICUS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY AFTERNOON. NOVEMBER 17. 1916 DEUTSCHLAND IN COLLISION WITH TOG IN “RACE” NEW LONDON, Conn., Nov. 17. Five members of the crew of the tugboat T. A. Scott, Jr., were drown ed when the tug and the German merchant submarine Deutschland col lided in the “Race,*’ twelve miles from this port before aayoreak this morning. The tug was convoying the Deutschland, which sailed for Bremen uneypectedly at 1:30 o’clock this morning. The tug sank quickly after being rammed by the Deutschland, which returned here. Officials of the Eastern Forwarding Co., American representatives of the Deutschland, re fused to say how badly damaged the submersible merchantman is. Capt. Fred Hinch of the interned German liner Neckar. was the only person aboard the tugboat saved. Capt. Fred Garney, of the Scott, went down with his vessel. Capt. Koenig, of the Deutschland, refused to discuss the collision, but a member of the submarine’s crew said the tugboat got in front of the Deutschland and was struck squarely in the stern. The blow was of suffi cient strength to lift the Scott far out of the w-ater, her nose going down quickly, and soon afterward the boat’s boiler exploded. The Deutschland, it is learned late this afternoon, was not seriously dam aged, and probably will be again ready to sail within a few days. Several of the ship’s bow plates were bent and rivets loosened, but the interior of the vessel was not damaged. The crew of the submersible will make such re pairs as are necessary without as sistance. The submarine and tug struck in an “eddy"’ which twisted them out of con trol, according to Captain Harry Ba ker of the Tug Cassie, -which was also convoying the Deutschland. Only Slight Damage Apparent BALTIMORE, Md„ Nov. 17.—The Deutschland, apparently, was only sligly damaged in the collision with the T. A. Scott this mornin, North German Lloyd officials here announc ed at noon. A thorough examination of the submersible will be made at once, how-ever, to determine the full extent of the injury sustained. No Hostile Motor Boat Invobed. WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 17.—Offl Hal reports from the New London col lector of customs received late today, contained nothing to substantiate the ■published report that a hostile motor boat attempted to ram the Deutschland Secretary Daniels, because of this re port, has called for an official report by naval officers bearing upon the ac cident to the Deutschland. KO? NAMES THANKSGIVING ON EOFI NATION WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 17. President Wilson today formally pro claimed Thursday, November 30th, as Thanksgiving Day. The proclamation naming the day urges Americans to render thanks for the blessings of peace and unbroken prosperity which have been bestowed upon our country in such unstinted measures, to think deeply of the peoples of the world up on whom the curse and terror of war, has sopiteously fallen, and to contrib ute to their sufferings. ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE ON AT LODGE M. B. Council Ixidge, No. 95, F. & A. M., will confer the Entered Appren tice degree tonight at 7 o'clock, at the Masonic Hall, and the membership of Americus Lodge, No. 13, is invited to attend. Al! visiting brothers are urg ed to attend. There are four candi dates for the E. A. degree. ENOUGH SALINE IN OCEAN TO COVER UNITED STATES WASHINGTON, D. C„ Nov. 17. Saline matter in the ocean is estimated at a little more than 4,800,000 cubic miles, which according to the United States Geological Survey, is enough to cover the entire surface of the United States to a depth of 8,500 feet. NOVEMBER 20TH MARKS THE OPEN SEASON GN BIRDS Monday, November 20th is being an ticipated with great delight by the huntsmen of this section, as it ushers in the open season for many kinds of birds when they can be hunted with in the law. The old flint-locks are being oiled, and all preparations being made for the great day. But, some say they will not go on Monday, being super stitious of the first day in the week. Quail, doves and wild turkey arc the species laid down in Georgia’s official law as the birds which can be sought by the nimrod, beginning De cember 20th. Game Warden W. T. McMath can issue licenses, and it is said that he will vigorously prosecute all viola tors of the law: The open season and daily bag for various species, is as follows: Quail, November 20 to March 2; 25 in one day. Doves, August 1 to 31, and Novem ber 20 to March 1; 25 in one day. Wild turkeys, either sex, November 20 to March 1; 2 in season. Cat squirrels, October 1 to March 1; 15 in one day. Deer, either sex, October 1 to De cember 1; 2 in season. Summer, or wood, duck, September 1 to January 1; 25 in one day. Migratory duck, September 1 to April 20; 50 in one day. Woodcock, December 1 to January 1; 25 in one day. Plovers, November 20 to March 1; 25 in one day. Marsh hens; 25 in one day. Snipe, December 1 to May 1; 25 in one day. GLOVER STATES PURPOSE OF PLAN FOR ASSISTANCE I Official announcement was made yes terday by President Carr S. Glover of the re-organization movement of the Chamber of Commerce. A complete civic survey has been made and the plans, in so far as they have been outlined, call for the es tablishment of a strong, active Cham ber of Commerce by the end of the month. At a meeting held at the Chamber a campaign committee was appointed to take charge and put through plans for the securing of the membership to the organization upon the new and en larged basis. The personnel of the committee it considered one that reflects confidence and assurance, and the officers of the Chamber believe that when the work Os the committee is finished Americus will be proud of the achievement. President Glover in discussing the movement stated: "We are determined to make this movement a success. We have all been hoping for an efficient commer cial body and the time has arrived when good intentions and hopes must give fay to actual achievement. I can say for the board of commissioners that we will make whatever sacrifice is necessary to give the time, effor: and personal service required to give merce. However, we must have the Americus an active Chamber of Com co-operation of every one ft this is to start off with the impetus ft must hhve. i bone that when the time arrives for FIDE BURNS 1 PARI OF CBOXTOI HOME The two-story residence at 121 Hampton street, occupied by Lee L. Croxton and family, was partially de stroyed by fire early Friday morning. At 2:45 o’clock Friday morning the fire whistle blew, sounding the fire alarm. The fire department made a quick response, but when they arriv ed found that the roof of the second floor was too far gone to save. The fir e is thought to have started from a closet on the second floor, which soon gained headway into the roofing. It was fortunate for the inmates that they were awakened in time to escape from the flames. A young man boarder in the house, who came in on the Seminole at 1 o’clock, and who had not. gone entirely to sleep, heard the noise of the fire plunging out on the porch and gave the a’arm, thus giving all time to get out of the build ing. It is stated that most of the fur niture was saved, although quite a deal of it w r as damaged. The residence was the property of J. J. Hardy, and was insured. But for the timely arrival of the fire department, the entire residence, no doubt, would have been a total loss, and surrounding property would have likely suffered loss. MISS LONG HERE TO TAKE UPINOHK IN THIS COUNTV Miss Rowena Long is the new home extension work superintendent in the county, succeeding Miss Ellen Brook’, who has gone to her home in Craw ford. Miss Long comes from Tift county, ■where she worked during the past two years, and the condition of the schools in Tift verify the statement that she is an artist in her work. The term of ten months has begun in the work, and it will be the pur pose of Miss Long to visit all of the schools—staying right among the girls whom she will endeavor to assrst. In turn, the co-operation of all organ-1 izations is urged. The Chamber of Commerce, the demonstration depart ment and other features, have co-op erated with the work in the past, and j it is believed that renewed life has| been brought about by the coming of Miss Long. Most of Miss Long’s time will be' spent in the county. One day in the week—Saturday—she will be at her tffice in the courthouse, while the re naming five days will mark her work among the girls. Miss Bessie Woods, of the state de partment of the work, being supervi sor for the home extension depart-1 ment, is in the city with Miss Long.: Miss Woods talks interestingly of the work and the plans, and assures the I people of the splendid success of Miss Long in Tift county. MW FUTURES WENT ABOVE 21 CENTS NEW YORK, Nov. 17. —May cotton futures reached a quotation of twenty one cents on the New York cotton ex change here today, trading in the op tion being lively. Other active months were quoted well above twenty cents before the exchange closed. personal service in the developing of this organization others will give gen erously of their services. "In view of the fact that the results of a diversified campaign have been so appreciated all over the state and country, the movement will embrace Sumter county in its entirety. This will be brought about if the farmers will all co-operate with us, and we are i going to invite them to do so. “ ‘For Americus and Sumter Coun ty’ is the slogan adopted by the cam paign managers.” riTv EDITION a. NEW RAILROAD IS ON THE HORIZON IN NEW INTEREST The city of Americus may never secure the new railroad being built from Byromville to Methven’s store in the 28th district of this county, but it can never be said that it w’as not thoroughly discussed pro and con for a very long time. The latest development comes with the visit of H. W. Campbell, of Detroit, Mich., representing two bond houses and life insurance companies, who de sire to handle the road for the exten sion from Methven’s store to Ameri cus. It is said that possibly $350,000 is involved in this proposed extension. The civil engineer for the proposed road estimates a minimum cost of SIO,OOO a mile, but this does not whol ly take into consideration the high prices of material needed for this work. For instance, railroad spikes are said to be selling at 5c a piece. J. S. Morton, representing the Georgia Lumber Co., well known here, where he often visited in the interest of the railroad, is in the city, accom panying Mr. Campbell. ' The railroad proposition was laid before the commissioners of the Chamber of Commerce at their meet ing late yesterday afternoon. It was discussed backwards and forwards, through the middle and around the sides. It was called to mind that the mat ter was thoroughly entered into some time ago, when tentative assessments to secure the Americus stock for the road were made. After these as sessments were made and the parties notified, nothing further was done, and it is hoped that the latest visit of the parties will bring more interest to culminate in the building of the road. FORESTRY BOARD GIIIES RULES TO MINE CONGRESS CHICAGO, Nov. 17. —The Forestry Relations Committee, in its report to day to the American Mining Congress, outlined the rules for prospecting on forest reserves. Commenting on com plaints, the committee, through its chairman, Carney Hartley, of Denver, said: "The interest of the forestry service is being well carried out by field offic ials. In some localities where there had been some complaints the difficulty has been that unfair advances has been taken of the rules compelling forestry officials to exercise the letter of the law in order to carry out instructions. Ii: some cases this has been due to a lack of appreciation of the spirit of the law and in a few cases through an at tempt to take unfair and illegal ad vantage of the situation. It is gener a'ly believed. however, that by this time the situation is well understood and the principal need for the regula tions is to show the prospector what his rights are under them.” MUST STRIKING MOTORMAN CONTINUE TO PAY ALIMONY ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 17. —If the fact I that a man is on a strike, being de | priced thereby of his usual income, a sufficient excuse for failure to pay alimony? j Arraigned before Judge J. T. Pen- I dleton, of Fulton Superior court, on a contempt charge brought by his for mer wife on the ground that she was not getting the sls per month which he had been ordered to pay alimony, Garland Robinson, of this city, made the defense that he left his job with I the local street railway company when a number of conductors and motormen recently went on a strike, and, therefore, he could not keep up his payments. Judge Pendleton held that a man who is making no money can pay no alimony, and excused the defendant temporarily with notice that he must resume his payments, and pay the full amount he owes in arrears, as soon as he secures employment. NUMBER 285