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So easy to say what another should
do,
So easy to settle his cares;
So easy to tell him what road to pur-
sue,
And dispose of the burdens he
bears.
It is easy to bid him be brave and be-
1.. strong,
And to make all his shortcomings
known;
But, o, it's hard when the cares and
the wrong
And the dangers we face are our
own.
II is easy to stand in the other mans
place,
When our comforts of life are as
sured,
And the sting of the rain beating
sharp in his face
By him must be bravely endured.
1t is easy to tell him the path he
should take,
And to bid him to laugh at hts care,
But, o, it's so hard when it's our
hearts that ache
And we have the burdens to bear
We all know the things that another
should do,
His faults are like books on our
shelves.
We can ponder them over and read
and review,
But we haven't book on ourselves.
We can settle the other mans troubles
each day,
His griefs we can calmly discuss.
II is easy to sweep all his troubles
away,
But we can't do the same thing
for us.
The need of another it's easy to see,
When our wants are all satisfied.
And bold and courageous it's easy to
be
When 1t isn't our souls that are
tried.
But, o, it's so hard when we're stumo-
ling along
To keep ourselves steadfast and
true;
It is easy to tell someone else to be
strong,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
MISS HIXON HAD
HER BRIDGE CLUE.

Miss Mary Bell Hixon was the
charming hostess yesterday morning
to the Tuesday Bridge Club, at her
beautiful home ON Lee street. The
seasons flowers made the living room
attractive where the interesting game
was played at four tables. Mrs. w. j.
Josey was awarded silk hose for top
score, after which a delicious salad
course was served.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03

functions arranged in honor of tho
popular young bride and groom. The
guests were Miss Easterlin and Mr..
Eldridge; Misses Lucille Easterlin, OF
Montezuma; Miss Thelma Easterlin,
Miss Flora Denham, Miss Glenn Blu
chanon, of Montgomery, Ala. Miss
Kathleen Denham, Miss Maud Sher-
lock, Miss Elizabeth Eldridge, Mr.. j,
f. Williams, Jr., Mr.. Furlow Gate
wood, Mr.. Frank Stapleton, Mr.. Harris
Council, Mr.. John Hodges, MIR. Fred
Stills, Mrs. G. M. Eldridge, Mrs. James
Ferguson, Mr.. and Mrs Griff Eldridge,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. o. Easterlin, Rev. ]. B. Law
renee, Mrs. A. t. Oliver, Miss Gather
inc Davenport, Miss Cecile Jones, Mr..
Emory Rylander, Mr.. McCord Prather.
Miss Mary Strange, of Ellaville,
and Miss Dorothy Cheney, of Ella
vile, were attractive visitors in Amer
icus Saturday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
MRS. CHAMBLISS TO
HAVE WORKERS. SOCIETY

Mrs. Charles Chambliss will enter
tain the Workers society of the First
Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, at
3 o'clock, at her home on Barlow
street. A sale of fancy work will be
held Immediately after the work Of
the society. at the residence of Mrs.
Chambliss.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
For Christmas
Your Photograph!

No gift wiH be so highly qp-
preciafed or tOW be remember
ed jor SO long a time as an ar
tistic photograph bearing the
personal thought OF the giuer. +
1t Is Not Too Early
To Place Orders Noto
The NCkiDiStry Studio
Phone 62I
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03
Christmas Handkerchief

The billowy tide of Holiday Eandker-
chiefs has rolled in at Pinkston':. T-ish Linen,
hand embroidered corners or borders, dainty
Crepe and other Silks, Shamrock Linen and
cottons Mems coIored Silks and cottorS, In
ltials III colors or white, Handkerchief daint
ly boxed for children. What we have are at
old prices. There will he no duplicate orders.
Buy early
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03

ONCE understand the rfansement under which
our Blouses are made and scotland then you'll
understand why we always offer such truly
ceptiona values. Most everyone candidy be-
lieve --Who has ever familiarized themselves with
lhe character of the offerings in our Blouse Depart
ment purchasing all their Blouses here and
would not think of going elseM here.
We control for this city the sale of Welworth
and Wirtbmor BlouSeS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. C.. C. Hawkins an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, May Belle, to Mr.. James
Hanson Bennett. of Atlanta, the mar
riage to take place at home, January
End, 1917.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-03

It's easier to talk than to do.
Edgar A. Guest, in Detroit Free
Press.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
GOUT THREATENS
j. ROUT OF MILITIA
Misguided Friends Flood Camps
With 0eIicacies That Are In
furious.

NEW YORK. July Scout and indi-
gestion are modern horrors or war
which threaten obituaries for the coun-
try's brave lads In khaki unless the
great food offensive being launched over
a nation wide front by fond but mis-
guided women. be checked. Each dot
ing mother. bereft wife, and disconso-
late sweetheart Is shipping a bushel or
So of complicated food after the lad or
her heart, evidently under the impress
sion that II is basket picnic. instead
of an almost war the boys are engaged
in.
Young men who dorned the trappings
OF battle and answered the call to the
colors nave been answering nothing
since but the call OF the parcels post
carrier with new package OF fried
chicken. potato salad and chocolate
cake. The rifle and knapsack have reen
laid aside for the tissue picnic napkin.
and the bivouac OF the troops mas been
transformed into the paregoric hour OF
the overfed.
II some OF the sun and sand burned
warriors fighting under any OF the
Mexican banners could catch, even a
sniff of some OF the lunch baskets which
the national Euardsmen are taking 10
the border, or are nibbling from IN Their
camps. the war would be avertcd, and
the United States army would be re-
Carranza's mesquite dodgers could get
In.
Every day at Van Cortlandt Park the
officers prepare for the casualties OF the
food offensive. In automobiles. By sub
way and on foot the women come. with
baskets over their arms. and napkins
and lace fringed lunch cloths in neat
parcels. The husky infantry men and
cavalry men end their drills. while the
women admire. and then feed the boys
carefully.
Officers havo been afraid to protest
too violently. although they have
groaned as they watched their soldiers
Wristbands expand. and realized that
the gate to Mexico City will have Ia
be made double width II they ever have
10 lead their troops inside.
IT ia probable that II tho onrush OF
food continues mn the troop trains wind
their way southwark. some regulation
will be Issued from the War Department
like this:
ut is ordered that no soldier. officer
or private, he permitted any rntions
other than those decrecd by regulatio
Basket lunches, the popular folding ice
cream freezing equipment hreless cook,
ers. coffee, chocolate. and tea percola.
tors. and all sweets must be left at the
division headquarters. where thoy WI
be checked until tho division returns
from active duty at the front"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
FRENCH ARMIES ON
SOMME TAKE REST
Fighting Slackens While. Big Guns
Move Forward.

PARIS, July 1.-THE lull In the fight
ing on the French front on both sides
of the River Somme. where the allied
offensive Ia under way. continued
throughout last night. The war office
today reported utter calm on the Somme
front. ..'''s '.'..-' $500.
The night passed without infantry
fighting on the Verdun front also.
though a violent bombardment occurred
on the east side OF the Mouse in the
regions of Thiamont. Fieury, and Che
nois wood.
In the lie Petre wood, southeast of
Nerdun. the Germans made an uns,,c-
cessfu attack on French trenches
French grenadiers retaliated. cleaning
up German trench and taking many
prisoners.
French military critics warned the
public today that the lull on the Somme
front may continue for a few DAYS
while tho French organize and preDare
Tor new attack by fresh bombard
ment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07

from regular enlisted men, have had
their hair clipped short in approval
"typhus" haircut style, to facilitate re-
moval Of alkali dust and give relief from
the heat.
Practically every down-east guards
man has been equipped with hideous
goggles of amber celluloid that cover
the upper half OF the face. When a
handkerchief over their nostrils and
mouths.
The militiamen have already acquired
a coat of tan and are hardly iistin-
guishable from regulars. One ingenious
Yankee guardsman solved the problem
OF eating In the high wind by putting
noiasses on his knife and sticking the
beans to II. Many OF the Massachusetts
men came here without forks in their
mess kits, but quickly learned to ea,
with their knives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
.DOWN-EAST MILITIA
G0ONOUTPOSTDUTY
Western achusetts Troops
In Desert About Columbus.
Sentry Nearly Shoots Burro.
BY WEBB c. MILLER.

COLUMBUS. N. NJ, July Militia
men from western Massachusetts have
been assigned TO outpost duty In the
base camp here.
One battalion under Major II. II. War
rem took up their lonely posts last night
in the desert. surrounding Columbus.
The men remain on duty for two hours.
are relieved foy the next four hours. and
SO alternate Tor twenty-four hours.
The outposts were ordered to challenge
any moving object and to shoot II nc
answer came or they suspected anything
Shortly after midnight sentry on the
post south of camp toward the Mexican
line noticed a moving object In the mes
quite bushes. he challenged. and re-
ceiving no reply. leveied his rtfie TO fre
A. friendly burro saved It's life BY walk.
ing UP TO the miiitisman and nusslins
In his pockets.
Three companies from Worcester AND
one from Orange were the first militia
men to 30 on guard duty.
With the approach OF the rainy season
cool winds have somewhat moderated
the heat.
Most OF the miiitiamen. taking a tir
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
MEXICO NOT TObE N
GOLD EXCHANGE Fund
Absence of'ReaI Currency Sys-
tenn Excludes Republic From
Pan-American Agreement.

Mexico will be excluded from the gold
settlement fund being arranged to guar
antee exchange OF currency between the
United States and South and Central
American countries. It was understood
today.
The fund was discussed at a confer
ence yesterday between Counselor Polk
OF the State Department. Faui NJ. war
burg. OF the Federal Reserve Board. and
Henry p. Fletcher. designated to be
Ambassador to Mexico.
II any arrangements are made to
help Mexico financially II will be outside
Of the gold settlement FUND. The fund,
which was first taken UP at the recent
Pan-Amerfcan financial congress, 10
designed TO avoid the necessity Of ship
ping gold between the western repub-
lios. It would guarantee the proper ex-
change Of currency. .
Mexico at present has no real cur
rency system. and therefore. under pres
ent conditions. will not be admitted to
membership.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
filters Face Long
Term In New Jersey

PATERSON, July 7-Judge Abram
Klenert, of the PaSsaic county court.
set State prison sentence OF three
and a half to seven years as punish
ment ~ young men who promise young
women they win marry them and then
tut them.
Otto Eckert. Of Clifton. who had Tilted
Miss Anna Pitoy. and who had gained
his freedom by agreeing to marry her.
was arraigned second time. Asked
why he had not carried out the prom
ise, he told the court he had changed
his mind.
VERY well. them" replied Judge Klen-
ert, you are sentenced to term OF
from three and a half to seven years
In State prison at hard labor"
other opportunity to change his mind.
The court granted II and an hour later
Eckert was a bridegroom instead of
tailbird.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
fEACE COMMISSION
HAS SIX MEMBERS
Organized to Restore Good Feel
ing Between People Of U. S.
and Mexico.

The ''comision de paz interameri-
cana" formally filed with the press to-
day its birth certificate.
II has six members and Is going to
work for the restoration Of good feel
ing BETWEEN the people Of Mexico and
the United States"
It's enrolment consists of Moorfield
Storey. Of Boston. chairman; Modesto
c. ROLAND. Of Yucatan. vice chairman
DR.. David Starr Jordan, Paul u. Kell-
ogg. DR.. All. and Luis Manuel Rojas.
Miss Crystal Eastman will be its secre-
tary.
II an American title is preferred 1t 10
the Inter-American Peace Commit
tee." One of the schemes proposed,
though not yet adopted, statement
from the committee states, us to send
a big party of Americans through Mex
leo under revolutionary auspices TO as.
sure the Mexican people that not all
Americans are interested In exploiting
their country"
Directs Own Propaganda.
The new committee. 1t is further sta
ted, "cuts loose from the American
Union against militarism. and under
takes to finance itself and direct Its
own peace propaganda"
In statement signed by the six MEM
bers the Mexican revolution Is compared
with the French revolution and asserts
I'VE should remember that revolutions
never move backward, and that the
regime of Porflrio Diaz is as impossible
for Mexico as that of Louis XIV. would
be for France of today"
The statement adds:
'In this connection the American peo-
pie should be reminded that there is nc
warrant in international law mol. In
morals for tho idea that II Is the duty
of any nation to assert by forced OF
arms the privileges Of its citizens dom
iciled in a foreign country. Our treaties
guarantee them equal treatment with
the actual citizen of the country In
which they dwell or carry on business
but they do not involve the making OF
war for the benefit of individuals with
out regard to the conditions under which
they may find themselves In trouble
The idea that military force must be al
the service of exploiters Is one which
has borne serious consequences"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
BERLIN CONFIDENT
BRITISH ARE CHECKED
Infantry Charges Break Against
German Wall, Is Report.
BY CARL w. ACKERMAN.

BERLIN. July IA severe check has
been administered to the British armies
In the combined Anglo French offensive.
according to reports received here to-
day. and the British have suffered I'M
usually heavy losses.
Since the opening day OF the British
attack. General Haig's army has been
unable to make any important gains
against the German line. Forced to
aba ndon shell-wreckcd first-line posi-
lions. the Germans retired to their Sec
ond line north of the Somme, where
they threw back time and again British
infantry assaults.
II Is well understood here that the
British will resume the offensive. per-
hans with greater violence than mark
ed the first day OF the forward move
ment but the manner In which the
German wall withstood the first shock
has Inspired the greatest confidence in
Berlin.
Defense a Surprise. O..
A group of British prisoners. cap
tured at the village of Serre. admitted
their disappointment at the stubborn
nature of the German defense-s
I'VE thought II would be tomp
across Serre after our guns had fin
ished their work." a captured officer
was quoted as saying. Instead. Ger
mans popped out of all sorts of funny
places and got machine guns working
| on U.S."
That the French have made some
substantial gains south of the Somme
Is net denied here. But the French
gains. II is stated. constitute no seri-
Gus menace to the German line, which
is amply prepared to repel any seri-
Gus menace on the sector around
Peronne.
FETROGRAD. July 7.-Russian armies
In southeastern Galicia are now within
ten miles of both Stanislau and Mad
vorna. and are pressing their advance
westward despite Increasingly stubborn
Austrian resistance.
The Austrian force that evacuated
Mikuliczyn. giving the Russians com.
mand Of ar important railway. are now
retiring southwark toward the Car
pathian mountains.
An official statement from the wa,
office today announced fresh successes
on several sectors of the long battle
front. In the fighting below Kolki
Tuesday and Wednesday. the Czsr'l
troops captured more than 800 offieerl
and 7,4H men. a large part Of then
Germans; six guns. twenty-six machin,
guns. several Thousand rifles. tive
sea rchlights. eleven bomb-throwers. art
seyenty-seyen ammunition wagons.
In1s er, eap.urs ss .Sss the
began to more than $4,000.
Jacks were repuised. In the region o
Jivatchoff and Hotzimirz. desperat,
81 f fOIs % 9m ess
lively artillery. fighting throughou
Wednesday and Thursday. The Rus
Stars repulsed violent German
counter-attacks east OF Baranovitchi.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
GERMAN AIRMEN KILL
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Eleven Die, Three Wounded, In
Raid on Open Town.

PARIS. July THE open town OF
Lure was bombarded by a German air
squadron and eleven women and children
killed and three wounded. The War
Office announced today that the French
reserve reprisals until later.
Lure IL a town Of 5000. lying west
of Belfort and near tho German lines
in upper Aisace.
A French bombing air squadron last
night dropped forty shells on the Ham,
Les Moines railway and functions west
of Chariev1lle. Returning to the
French lines French war planes escort
ing the bombing squadron brought down
two German planes near Mecieeres and
the Iesseincour wood.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
Former Head of Wabash
Succumbs to Apoplexy

EAST ORANGE. N. j.. July Jos
eph Ramsey. president Of the Lorain.
Ashland and Southern railway. and for
mer president Of the Wabash. died at
his home here today following a stroke
Of apoplexy.
RAMSEY retired at IL o'clock last night
apparently In the best Of health. About
an hour later he was stricken and died
at 1880.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
Longshoremen Strike;
Reserve Police Called

PHILADELPHIA. July 1.-The strike
OF longshoremen at Delaware river
docks assumed such serious proportions
here today that practically every re-
serve policeman In the city has been
FASTENED to the wharves.
In the past two days six persons have
been shot in riots and 800 strikers began
TO assemble again this morning. eFK-
ing they were preparing to attack -
strike-breakers, double platoons OF po-
lice have been thrown around every
dock affected. The most recent riot oc-
CURED last night when two men were
shot and badly wounded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
He Was Doubly Welcome.

The new minister was invited out
10 supper, He was a bachelor. and
when he helped himself to the bis
cults for the third time he looked
across the table at the hostess little
g.rl. 81 don't often have such good
supper as this. my dear" he said. in
I'VE don't either" said tho little
girl smiling. I'm awful glad you
Christian Herald.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
Rushing Around.

SEQ the squirrel. He goes round
All the day.
Getting nowhere. I have found.
by the way.
He goes rushing round his pen
With much vim.
And we smile. yet many men
Act like him.
kansas City Journal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
War Note,

Both sides are still claiming Of the
North Sea clash that II was a fla
nous victory. What other naval bat
size has been so indecisive? Is 1t
Rymbolical OF the whole war;
Springfield Republican.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
BIG DRIVE" SOON.
TO Be IN MOVIES
Operators Take Great Risks
Recording Retreats Under
Actual Fire.

America will soon be seeing the Anglo
French "push'' in the movies. accord
ina to a private London cablesram re-
ceivcd by one OF the embassies.
Probably no such battle ever has
boen recorded" the message says. The
cinematograp phi operators are everywhere
and exposing themselves with great
hcroisn. securing pictures Of troops ac-
tually leaving the trenches under gall
ing fire."
Referring TO the casualties. the mes
sage Gays. ...
THE wounded still arrive In London
In streanis and streams. Many tales OF
quiet herolsm are wOrmed out OF them
by tactful inquiries. A quiet subaltern
Of engineers. badly mauled IN the neck.
right leg. elbow and ribs. was buried for
eight hours. He seemed chiefly prcocen-
pied with his extraordinary good luck.
Both Legs Broken.
There was a poor chap. such nice
boy. In the dug-out he had both legs
horribly broken. the subaltern said.
and must lose them. am afraid. ! am
1.-THE push Well, 1 think we are all
right this time. YOU know. We hold all
we get and never overrun ourselves.
You see in every unit, every man knew
the objective aimed at. and he got there.
When there all hell would not turn him
back. He waited and would not go TIL
the signal came. %
Discipline Displayed.
That's discipline. you know. There
was no hurrying in the widest din. You
can imagine what the dine was when
say we could hear II clearly at Havre.
One Of the sights OF the offensive de-
scribed In the message was that OF the
Ulster and Irish Nationalist troops 81.
lacking side by side and the vigor OF
the fighting at the point In the line
where the French and English forcei
met was emphasized. II was here, ths
message said, that the Germans had
concentrated their heaviest artillery hre
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
TAKE 1000 :.
YARDS OF TRENCHES
Fighting Gains important Stra-
tegic Success at la Bois-
selIe.
CONTINUED From First Page,

Continued From First Page.)
repulsed,' reported the British COM
mander in chief.
The British gain east Of La Bots
seile Is of particular Importance. be-
cause II links up with the eastward ad-
vance Of the French north OF the
Somme. The Germans had massed
large forces on this sector and counter
attacked desperately In efforts to Ming
back the British line.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
69th N. Y. Gets Orders.

CAMP WHITMAN, July I-Despite
announcement no further troops would
60 to the border for the present. the
Sixty-ninth has received orders from
the next three or four days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
Six War Babies Reported

NEW YORK, July six war
habtes'-sons and daughters Of New
York guardsmen no wat the 'front.'
have. been reported TO the woman's
auxiliary relief corps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
Bacon Goes to Border.

NEW YORK. July 7.--Robert Bacon.
former Secretary OF State, left today for
the border as special Red Cross repre-
sentative.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
TIE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for tho District Of Co
lumbia-Fair tonight and Saturday; lit
tic change in temperature. Gentle shift
ing winds.
Maryiand-Fnir tonight. warmer In
west portion; Saturday fair In oust.
with showers, In west portion. Gentle
shifting windA.
Virginia-Went portion partly cloudy
tonight and Saturday; probably show
ers; east portion partly cloudy tonight
and Saturday. Gentle TO moderate winds
becoming northeast and enat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
Convincing Proof.

Mother Cat the party)-Why did
you allow that young man to kiss
your
Daughter-Why ma!
Mother-Oh. you needn't why. ma"
me. One side of his nose is powdered
land one side of yours isn't.-Pitts-
burgh Chronicle Telegram.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07
BEFORE GOING TO BED

Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Half a teaspoonful In half a glass
OF water on retiring. relieves insom-
MIA. Buy a bottle.--Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-07

A Split.

fSnicker-What do YOU tip the waiter
Bocker-Half way between what h
expects and what can afford.-Nev
York Sun.