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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
LODGE Of SURROW
IS HELD BY ElKS
EXERCISES AT THE OPERA HOUSE
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON WERE
VERY IMPRESSIVE AN APPR0.
PREAE PROGRAM.

The Lodge of SORROW the an,
nual memorial exercises of Americas
Lodge of Elks at the Opera House
yesterday Afternoon, was attended by
large audience of Elks and their
friends.
The ceremonies were impressive as
usual An appropriate musical pro-
gram was rendered, and a reading OF
"Thanatopsis' by Miss Ellen Estes
was decidedly one of the features OF
the program. Many who have ar
tended Elks' Lodges of Surrow for
years declared that Miss Estes gave
this beautiful poem by Bryant an en-
tirely new Interpretation The ai-
dress by Hon L. Volney Williams, Of
Waycross. was a splendid effort ellie
iting compliments from all who heard
t Mr.. Williams gave new touch to
he memorial address by discussing
present day conditions, with especial
regard to the war, in connection with
the fraternity of Elks. A vocal solo
by Miss Ella Polk was an artistic ef-
fort muchly appreciated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
ABSENT MEMBERS
CAUSE WAR COUNCIL
TO ADJOURN SITTING

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. g..
The first meeting of the nations new
war council was held here today, but
owing to the absence of five members
no decision was reached concerning
the questions discussed.
Chief interest in the session center
cd in the councils attitude toward
questions of priority for Shipments of
food and fuel and the food and fuel
administrations it was anticipated at
the opening would be called upon to
explain hteir views concerning ~what
articles were needed 50 imperatiyely
ttat they should be given thh right of
way over other freight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
CRIMINAL DOCKET
SUMTER SUPERIOR
COURT FOR WEEK
SEVERAL INTERESTING CASES
SET FOR HEARING MONDAY AND
FULL DOCKET FOR WEEK is
AHEAD.

In Superior court today, the GRIM
inaI docket was resumed, and several
Interesting cases are to be heard to-
day and tomorrow. Slump Dugan, a
negro charged with murder, was the
first defendant, and the case of R. H,
Anderson, white man charged with
larceny after trust is case of local
Interest to be heard. He is accused
of having stolen an automobile left
in his garage by customer, and has
been in jail during several months,
He was arrested in Montgomery, Ala,
and being unable to give an appear
ance bond, was brought here and
lodged in Jail
Other cases set for hearing during
today are:
Will Gilmore. assault with intent to
murder,
James Walker, burglary
Jimmie Bryant burglary in two
cases,
Sam Daniel, simple larceny and fell
ony.
Ernest Guerry, burglary
Sam Daniel, co concealed
weapon
Nathan McClary, assault and bat,
tory and misdemeanor.
Will Woods and Dolph Woods, mar
wer.
Clarence Stevens, misdemeanor
Criminal cases assigned for trial
tomorrow are as follows:
j. P. Coins, larceny after trust.
II. G. Goud, assault with intent TO
murder.
frankie Stanton, keeping lewd
house
Lois Reeves, keeping lewd house
Eva Heys, keeping lewd house.
Leona Lee, keeping lewd house
Barnie L. Carter and Fred B. Ar
thur, embezzlement.
"A. B. BARROW, embezzlement
Burton Burnett, assault with intent
to murder.
Walter Mathis, fornication and adul-
terry.
Oscar Summerford, misdemeanor
Monroe Baldwin, burglary
Johnnie Williams, fornication and
adultery.
Lucy Speer, illegally pointing wea-
pom az another.
Tommy Coleman, felony.
Irene Monts, also called Irene Cole
man, bigamy
Will kitchens, assault with intent to
rEp3.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
13 BILLIONS
WAR COST FOR
ENSUING YEAR
ONLY A PART TO BE RAISED BIZ
TAXATI0N-FIVE TINES LARGER
HAS ANY APPROPRIATION EVER
BEFORE ASKED ON CONGRESS-

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 3. -
Estimates totalling more than thirteen
and half million dollars for the
prosecution of the war during 1919.
and involving the most stupendous ap,
preparations in the history of the ma :
tion, were submitted to congress to
day by the treasury department
In round figures the estimates in
clude the appropriation of more than
eleven billion dollars for war pur-
poses alone, whereas no previous es>
innate for similar purposes has ever
exceeded two billions Only part
of this money is proposed to be rails
ed by taxation, the remainder to be
derived from the sale of additional lib
erty bonds.
Among arFrc riatiOns for the con-
nuation Of work already authorized,
the following are included in the es-
Inmates submitted by the treasury de-
partment. Dawson, Ga, $35 ,000 Dou-
glas, Ga. $4,000; Washington, Ga.
$4,000; West Point, Ga, SO 500
Military Appropriations Asked.
! A war budget of more than eleven
billion dollars, to pay army and navy
expenses during the year 1919 was laid
before congress when the administra-
ton estimates covering only strictly
military expenses was presented The
estimates are two and a half billion
dollars more than any similar appro~
griations ever made before
The cost of improving and maintain
ing harbors and waterways utilized
il handling the country's water
borne commerce was stated to con
gress today at $29,515, ,697 for the mex,
fiscal year. These estimates include
several expenditures on Improvement
OF Georgia rivers and harbors. s.
Mary's river, an Independent project
will require $4,000 for continuance Of
the work, while the department asks
$4,000 for the maintenance and i'm
proyement of Brunswick harbor. All
other Georgia rivers are punched un-
der one heading, $4,000 being asked
for their maintenance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
NEGRO FOUND NOT
GUILTY OF MURDER

In Superior court this morning,
Shump Duggan, negro, was found
not guilty of murder He was charg-
ed with having caused the death of
Albert Williams, who was shot twice
With shotgun about two months ago,
the affair taking place near the court
house, Attorneys r. Il. White and w.
Z Lane represented the defendant
No date has been agreed upon yet
for the trial Of Warren Johnson. one
o' tbe Ge(endant. in the Wade Chap
ran case.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
HAVE
FILED REPORT
On TWO SITES
REPORT SUBMITTED TO WASH
INGTON OFFICIALS TODAY OUT
LINING ADVANTAGES OF ESTAB-
LISHING CAMP HERE.

Americus may be awarded one OF the
big aviation camps.
Two sites near this city have been
investigated by government land eX-
perts and military officers, and pre-
liminary report was submitted to the
department. at Washington today.
Major Cassels and Lieutenant Coz
Onel Lippincott were the two officers
who came here after the land ex-
perts had recommended a further con-
sderation of Americus.
The Speer place, owned by Mr., Ben
Methvin, several miles from the city,
aid a part of the Aries plantation are
the two sites under consideration.
At a meeting of citizens held at
the Hotel Windsor Friday night un-
der auspices of the Chamber of Com
merce, the following committee was
appointed to secure options on one or
both of the places: Frank Lanier,
Frank Sheffield Frank Harold, r. L.
McMath, Arthur Rylander.
If the aviation camp is established
here, it will mean an expenditure of
nearly a million dollars The site will
be mile square, and twelve immense
hangers will be erected, besides build
ings for the accommodation of the
students, the instructors, and the
mechanics. There will be more than
400 men here, with an annual pay.
roll of more than three-quarters of a
r.illion dollars
Not until the full inspection had
been made and the report sent in to
the Washington officials did the loca!
parties feel that the facts should be
published
However, there is much enthusiasm
now among those interested in the
project over the likelihood of Americu
being awarded the camp.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
THIS SESSION
IS LIKELY To
RUN FOR YEAR
PROHIBITION AND EQUAL SUE
FRANCE ISSUES WILL BE HAN
DIED AFTER EMERGENCY WAR
LEGISLATION Is REACHED.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 3. r.
Congress re-assembled today, but did
little more than go through the form
alities of opening, In the senate, Sir
George Reid, former premier of Aus,
tralia, was a guest of the body. q
committee was named to notify the
president that congress was in session
and adjournment was taken out of re
spect to the memory of the late Sena-
tor Hastings.
he house session was taken up main
ly in swearing in new members and
routine business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
NO GRAND OPERA IN
ATLANTA NEXT YEAR

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 3.-War condi-
tons, the duty of conserving surplus
money, as well as man power, against
readiness when the country calls,
devotion of countrys' every resource
ia the sole task of defeating Germany,
the fact that grand opera is a luxury
and not a necessity, are reasons given
by the Atlanta Music Festival associa-
tion why there will be no grand opera
in Atlanta next spring.
This decision may be changed but
that is not now held out as at all
likely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
ITALIAN SITUATION
No LONGER CRAVE

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS,
Dec. 2.-Delayed.) THE general con-
dition along the entire Italian front
has improved distinctly during the
past week
The defensive positions along the
northern line are now considered as
secure SIS those along the Piave river,
and thi. with the gathering strength
OF the Italian and Allied forces has
greatly reduced the gravity OF the
situation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
DANCE AT ARMORY
>TONICHT;; MUSIC BY
THE MINSTREL BAND

The dancing contingent will have
dance at the Armory tonight, imme.
diately following the close of the
minstrel show at the opera House
Through the courtesy of Mr.. CO.
burn, his full ten-piece orchestra
viii furnish the music for the dance,
which will last from II to O'Clock.
The dance was not arranged until
late this afternoon, and those who
We're not reached over the telephone
or in person are advised to ascot this
Publication as notise of Invitation ss
tc present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
British Re.Oeeupy Lost Ground.

BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS,
in France, Dee. 3.--British troops last
uigh. re-occupied trench high grounl
southeast of Bourlon village, which
they lost Friday. German forces at
tacked the British positions at Lavac-
cuerie. southeast OF Cambria, this
mornin, and al hour later their at
tacks had been successfully repulsed
and the Germans driven off.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
NEGRO SHOT DEAD
BY WALKER CARTER

Walker Carter, oyerseer for Mr. Ell
ton Parker, yesterday afternoon shot
and killed Ed Denmark, negro, a
tie Parker !antation, about eighteen
niles from Americus
The coroner's jury this morning re-
turned a verdict of justifable homi-
side
The negro while drunk attacked Mr..
Carer AMI tried to take the latter
pistol
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
NEGRO BARBER HERE
DYING OF HICC0UGAS

rom We theimer, well known ne
SO Garber is in critical condition
1T his home here, as the result of a
prolonged attack Of hiccoughs, and
his death is hourly expected to occur
He has been having this attack stead
ilr Tor several days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
Organization Business Transacted.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dee g..
Congress met at noon today for It's
second session of the war. Imme1-
lately after convening and appointinS
committees formally tonotify Presi
dent Wilson and each other that the
second session of the SiXty-fifth con-
gress was in readiness, adjournment
was taken out of respect to members
who died during the recess-Senator
Husting, of Wisconsin, who was acci-
dentally shot, and Representative
Martin, of Illinois
Another feature of the opening day
was the receipt of appropriation esti-
mates aggregating many billions OF
dollars, for war and general govern
ment purposes for the next fiscal yea.
The keynote of the legislative pro-
gram both in its effect on war and
domestic concerns will be sounded to
morrow by President Wilson in his
annual opening address, to be deliv-
cred in the house chamber at 12:30
p. M, at a joint session. 1t will he
tile presidents first appearance before
congress since the historic night
meeting of April 2, at the opening Of
the special session called to permit
him to ask for the declaration Of waf
against Germany.
Public printers were at work today
on the message, the delivery of which
is awaited with unusual interest, be.
cause of the opportunity il presents
on the war accomplishments and aims
Of the nation in its relations with the
allies, the upheayal in Russia the re-
verses in Italy and the immediate pol
icy as to Germany allies. The mes
sage is said to be unusually long and
dealing with many matters of inter
national and domestic moment.
A recommendation for declaration
of war against Austria Hungary is nor
generally expected Other messages
on special subjects during the session
are expected to follow the presidents
statement.
Unless the president recommends
further declarations Of war little bust
ness is planned this week by con
gressional leaders A week-e end re
cess probably will be taken to have
appropriation committees begin pre-
liminary surveys of the mammoth sup
ply measures and the session is not
expected to get into its stride until
after the Christmas holidays, when q
stream OF appropriation bills will oe
in flood
Few members expect the session
to end before the fall congressional
elections. Senator Martin, democratic
leader, today predicted that the SEES
sion would last until next August a.
least, while many members believe it
may be merged with the final session
of the Sixty-fifth Congress next De
cember
Before the holiday recess, which
Speaker Clark and others favor aban-
doning, disposition of the national
prohibition question is to be pressed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
5000 PRISONERS
TAKEN BY TEOTONS
ERITISH HEAVILY ATTt(kED Al
CAMBRAI AND LOSE ONE HIN.
DRIED GUNS ALS0-R REPULSED
GERMANS TODAY.

BERLIN, Dec. 3.--Since FGriday,
German forces have captured six thou
sand British prisoners in the Cambria
region, the general staff announced to-
day. One hundred guns of all calibres
have also been taken III that sector
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
RUSSIANS ARRIVE
IN GERMANY; Will
PLAN ARMISTICE

BERLIN, Dec. 3-The Russian dele
cation has arrived at the headquarters
o. Prince leopold of Bavaria, wwith
the object OF arranging a general arm
istice. News of the deputation's ar
rival was officially announced here to-
day,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
C03URN'i M|NS7RELS
PLEASE LARGE CROWD

Coburn's Minstrels at the Opera
House this afternoon pleased largs
audience, and the indications are that
there viii be another crowded house
tonight
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03

WEATHER FORECAST.

GENERALLY FAIR TODAY v
AND TOMORROW. -. =
. = = > . \ y 4
Evening journal., 1917-06-11

him and re-educate and outfit him to
meet the new conditions Of his exist
ence, 1900 fr. (about $3.50 is re-
quired The A. B. +. b. will furnish
the name, address. photograph and
history Of the beneficiary to every
contributor or combination Of con-
tributOrs. who will pay for the re-
education of a man or assure the ex-
pense of installing him in his own
home properly equipped for work,
so that each viii be in personal con-
tact so TO speak, with the hero he is
helping and thus BE able to see or
ascertain for himself the good his
merciful generosity is accomplishing.
The funds finance committee.
through which all disbursements are
made consists of Frank A. Wander
lip, Otto H. Kahn, Edmund L. Baylles
and George A. Kessler.
All contributions should be made
out to John n Dandy, honorary sub.
treasurer of the A. b F. B. Perma-
nent Blind Relief War Fund and
mailed to the Union National Bank,
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1917-06-11
Haig's Offensive South Of YDres
CFrom the New York SUM-

AS Lille is always an objective OF
the British army commanded by Field
Marshal TIaig. acting under the orders
of General Petain and following
strategy definitely marked out. tht
storming OF the Messines-Wytschae
ridge is doubtless related TO the plan
of forcing the Germans out Of the
great industrial city.
The ridge begins several miles
south of Ypres, and. like the Vimy
ridge Cabout the same distance south
of Lens), is fairly high ground for
that country, with an elevation Of be-
tween three and four hundred. feet.
East OF the Messines-Wytschact
ridge the country falls away to almost
a dead level, with the Ypres canal
and a railroad junction near Wervicq
1--WE miles away. The capture Of this
junction. into which trains run from
Lille, twelve miles distant, is obvi-
ously a purpose of the British
Possession Of the Messines-Wyt-
schaete ridge would give the British
o commanding position from which
the artillery could, prepare the way
for an advance toward Wervlcq. IL
is, however. a necessity of such oper-
ations TO neglect no village or cross
roads where the enemy Is intrenched
Progre SIS can be made but slowly. and
only after fierce fighting Tho British
have been on Vimy ridge Tor some
time, but It is still a long way 70
Douai. although not long measured
by miles. So the Allies are satisfied
with small gains If they push on, and
particularly. If they inhlct heavier
losses on the enemy than they incur
themselves. II is a game OF seeing
which army will crack" first When
the break comes the Advance OF the
other army. the army that has not
lost its morale will be comparatively
rapid.
In the British report stress is laid
upon the taking Of the ridge along
a front OF nine miles. the villages OF
Messines and Wytschaete being the
immediate detectives; but the Ger
man report speaks also OF stiff fight.
ing in the La Basse sector, many
miles 20 the south OF the ridge u is
a "far flung" Offensive, but plainly
the main pressure. the great push 3"
is in the Hpres sector. There has
been mach fighting there before;
through to the coast in November.
1914, and again in April. 1915, when
the British anticipated a German as
sault and held their ground in a great
hammer and tongs battle which last.
ed for about a month.
The new offensive promises to be
a much bigger and more ambitious
affair than that Il was opened with
a great mine explosion, and then
came massed artillery fire such as
was not known in the earlier Ypres
battles. Then the seasoned British in.
fantry leaped from the trenches TO
the attack in vast numbers. The
British with inferior strength and
fewer guns were content TO hold their
own before; they are now sure OF
their artillery advantage. they have
a numerical superiority. and have ac.
quired the habit OF victory. A line
drawn south of Ypres goes near Lens;
they are about equi-distant from
Lille; and ultimately Haig will try
Evening journal., 1917-06-11
Moi Patriots Buf Enemies
From The New York Trlbunel

the benefit and protection Of workers
are TO be deplored. Now, II ever.
there should be a truce in the capt
tal-hbOr controversy. Now, II ever
there should be that union OF inter
ests and energy which leaders In the
American Federation OF Labor ana IN
telligent and public-spirited employ
ers are striving for Now II ever
there should be a cessation Of ng-
gression BY either side, and particu-
larly there should be no endeavor by
employers to attack, harass and ex-
ploit labor under the guise OF hasten-
ing preparedness for war.
The speedlng-up OF industry In
eyitably means more profits Tor those
who have money invested in manu-
featuring plants turning out war sup
plies. But the kind OF speeding up
proposed by those who would wipe
out all protective labor laws would
be paid for in the flesh and blood on
workers. More than that, 70 would be
pald for in industrial strife and BIT
terncss Of class antagonism which
inevitably would much more than on
set any initial gain In production
from the quickening process. And TO
prove the whole proposal futile as
well as wicked there lie at the dis
posal Of every person interested de-
tailed accounts OF the experience OF
Great Britain. where "speeding-up'
had to bo abandoned and the old safe
guards resumed, because labor was
being drained 10 a point where pro-
duction was seriously impaired
This country cannot sanction ex-
ploitetion OF its workers unde- guise
Of preparedness and patriotism Those
who propose it are not patriots-they
are either so selfish or so ignorant as
to be actually enemies to the country.
President Wilson in his stand against
it deserves the support and encour-
agement of every good citizen.
Evening journal., 1917-06-11
Son A srRpRIsNG ouTcOME.

TO those who had kept the finger the pulse Of
public opinion, the outcome Of the school election
in this city on Saturday a surprise.
It known generally that Samuel H. Baynard.
president Of the Board Of Education who aspired TO
succeed himself had forfeited the confidence good
Will Of the public by his official acts and combinations
to control the policies of the board
It also known that George b. Miller his oppo-
nent representative citizen with advanced ideas
educational matters and that he enjoyed the
hdence and esteem Of the public.
With such a situation exsting with the newspapers
Of the city supporting the reform ticket and with the
Citizens Committee Education and other agencies
awake and doing, the defeat Of Mr. Baynard and the
election Of Mr.. Miller the natural OF the
election.
Mr. Baynard had opportunity to popularize him
self president of the board He not only failed to
avail himself Of a. but by and combinations made
himself so unpopular that he could not even carry
his home ward. the Ninth. In fact although he IS
Republican is noteworthy fact that he carried only
solid Republican ward, tho Second Most OF his
support came from the Democratic wards and from the
Twelfth ward, which is debatable ground In view
Of the Baynard Cooper combination that has existed
and Of DR. 7. o. Cooper's activity in lining up tho
Democratic wards in behalf OF his Republican side
partner the ward results, while unnatural, were not
surprising.
In addition to electing Miller. the school reformers
elected three OF their candidates for board members
With at least reform member already on the board
the reformers assured Of an aggressive working
and fighting force Of at least five in a board Of
thirteen members
Friends OF Baynard and Cooper assert that the "Od
Guard still viii control the situation. We doubt H.
In our opinion enough Of the hoding-over and new
members VIII appreciate the meaning OF that defeat
of Baynard and govern themselves accordingly
II, however, they fail profit by the lesson OF SAT-
urday, then the only sensible thing to do is to keep
up the fight against them until two years hence when
taxpayers and parents will an opportunity at the
polls to complete the cleanup they began so clevery
Saturday
This educational reform business has started II
will not stop until its purpose has accomplished
Two years ago, following the defeat Of the reform
ers at the polls, warned Baynard Cooper that
the defeat did not end it, but that the people would
come back and keep coming back until educational re-
form had been won
They have come back; and unless the old and IN,
new members who elected as anH-reformers nent
their ways and cooperate with the reformers ther,
will be another political upheaval two years henc,
that will retire them, matter how sodly they ma,
feel themselves entrenched at the present time Il
they value their future they will not court the fat
that has overtaken President Baynard