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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-10-19
BRITISH IN LEAD
AS AIR Fighters
American In French Service
Pays Tribute to FIiers From
England.
REGARD WORK SERIOUSLY
Germans Ahead as Builders, but Brit
ons Are Best FIIers-one Object
ls to Bring Back Information
Required by the Staff.

London.-"There's only one air serv-
ice in this war and it's the British.
If that sounds like bit of British
swank, why, 1t merely isn't,
It's the precise statement of the
case which was made the other day
by an American airman who has been
during most Of the war attached to
the French air service. He knows all
about the air business, has taught
other men to fly and to fight and has
himself highly creditable record Of
bringing down Hun planes. He knows
all the stars of the French service and
many of the British.
He paid high tribute to the German
flying machines, observing repeatedly
that the procession Of German i'm
provements in planes and engines
moves so swiftly that the allies are
all compelled to hustle constantly to
keep from being outdistanced. When
ever the French and British catch up
with German construction the Germans
produce something new and still bet
tar
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-10-19
ut VIII Come on In one Complete
Pfecey,

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on receipt of price by %. Lawrence
G Co, Chicago. Ill.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-10-19
SURGEONS AID TO RECRUIT
Young Man Undergoes Operation
to Pass the Physical
Examination.

Atchison, Kan.-Ben Byrne, an
Atchison young man, has undergone a
major operation so that he could quail
lily for the army. He is In the Atchi-
son hospital.
Byrne went to Hiawatha to join
Company r, Kansas National Guard,
but did not pass the physical examina-
ton. He was much disappointed and
on returning to Atchison decided to un-
dergo an operation and after recov-
ering made another effort to get into
the service.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-10-19
Bio Mans Death Delays Funeral.

Houston, Textile funeral Of John
Lewis Ingram, who weighed 5SS
pounds, was delayed because the I'M
dertaker was forced to wire for a
coffin large enough for him. Ingram
died following three days illness.
He is survived by his widow and his
mother. he travelled about the city
In a buggy built especially for him,
and his chairs and bed at home were
made to 1T.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-10-19
A Word FOR MOTHERS

Its a grave mistake for mothers TO neg
lect their aches and pains and suffer in
silence-this only leads to chronic sick
ness and often shortens life.
Ifyour work is tiring;if your nerves are,
excitable; if you feel languid, weary or
depressed, you should know that Scott's
Emulsion overcomes just such conditions.
1t possesses in concentrated form the
very elements to invigorate the blood,
strengthen the tissues, nourish the nerves
and build strength.
SCOTS is strengthening thousands of
mothers-and will help you. No alcohol.
Scott & Bovine. bloomfield. N. ].
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-10-19
Walked From Pullman Car In sleep.

Warren Run, Pa.-Clad only in silk
pajamas, Martin Clark of San Fran
cisco was found roaming in potato
patch here. After his arrest 1t was
learned that he is a somnambulIst and
during his sleep had walked from a
sleeping car at the Wilkes-Barre sta
ton.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-10-19
"Gets-It," 2 Drops,
Corns Peel OFF /!
For Is Cents Peel Of IS corns.

"Gets-It." the greatest corn dis.
covery of any age. makes joy-walk-
ers out of corn-limpers. 1t makes
you feel like the Statue of Liberty.
Buy a liberty bottle of "Gets-It'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
WOULD DRAF 7.
$4,000 SKILLED.
MEN UNDER BILL

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 3
The house military committee began
consideration today of the Wilson ad-
ministration aircraft bills, providing
for the expenditure of $639, 100000 in
establishing and maintaining an ade-
Quate aerial feet to represent the ma
ton during the war with Germany. The
huge sum proposed to be expended, in
cludes funds for the purchase of $4,000
airplanes complete, together with 45,-
coo additional airplane engines. It is
estimated the construction of this i'm
mense feet of air machines will re-
quire the immediate employment OF
5000 skilled mechanics, and one OF
the bills being considered by the com
mittee gives President Wilson author
ity to draft the services of such num-
bcr of skilled men as may be necessary
to quickly complete construction of the
required number Of machines
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
To CENSOR NEWS
AND SAFEGUARD.
ALL j. 6. TROOPS

WASHINGTON, d. c., July O.
Secretary of War Baker said today the
present censorship arrangements over
dealing with American troops
in France are temporarily only. and
will be supplemented by another
method which will not delay delivery
OF such messages.
In establishing the censorship, Sec
retary Baker made no effort to find
legal authority for his action, saying
the secretary of war stands empowered
to take any steps necessary to protect
American troops. He promised, how
ever, to provide an adequate force
within twenty-four hours, ready to
handle dispatches relating to the eX-
peditionary forces, all of which will be
diverted to Washington, before being
transmitted to addresses. Brigadier
General Mcintyre will finally pass on
questionable statements contained in
dispatches sought to be transmitted
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
MEN ARE
NOW At HOSPITAL

Charles Gammage and Phil Suber,
who were injured on Tuesday after
neon by falling four stories while
PAINTING the main building of the In
ternational Agricultural corporation in
this city, are resting as comfortably as
could be expected under the clmcum-
stances, both men being patients at the
Americus and Sumter County hospital,
Ernest Slappey, the third painter on
the scaffold when it crashed to the
ground, was instantly killed and was
buried here yesterday.
Careful examination by the surgeons
at the hospital has failed to disclose
any additional injuries to those discov-
cred when the men were taken to the
Institution Tuesday. 1t was feared
that internal injuries might develop,
but thus far no symptoms of this have
been noted
Gammage sustained fracture of the
right ankle, Z badly wrenched back and
his lower jaw is badly crushed and
Isrlintered.
Suber's right arm. right hip and
right ankle were broken, while he was
badly bruised all along the right side
of his body.
Both men passed Wednesday and to-
day resting comparatively easily and
unless complications develop, it is
thought that no fatal results will fol-
low.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
SAY WILSON WILL
D PPOSE CANOL En-

ATLANTA, Ga, July 5.-An intensely
interesting situation is developing in
connection with filing the existing va,
cancy on the interstate commerce com
mission.
The report has been sent out from
Washington that President Wilson will
rot consider member of any state
railroad commission, because of the
fact that there have been differences Of
opinion between some Of the state reg
ulatiye bodies and the interstate COM
mission. This, according to the re-
port from a Washington correspondent
Of one of the Atlanta papers, is going
to exclude the members OF the North
Carolina commission and c. Murphey
Gambler, of the Georgia commission.
The some report emphasizes that fact
that Mr.. Watkins, of Atlanta, is the
most likely candidate, and intimates
quite directly that no others need ap-
ply"
AS a matter of fact, those acquainted
with the inside of that situation will
readily recall that Mr. Watkins, while
a very excellent railroad authority
from one angle of the game, was very
largely trained in the Office Of Attor-
ney William A. Wimbush, of Atlanta
more conspicuous as the counsel for
Tie Atlanta Freight bureau than any
other service of the kind. Mr. Watkins
was one Of the special investigators
for the interstate commerce commits
sion who was sent to Georgia to make
certain inquiries in which the Atlanta
Freight bureau was not only interested,
but of which it was the instigator
Likewise, MIR. Watkins condidacy was
originated by the Atlanta Freight bu-
reau petitions urging his appointment
were circulated and pushed by the At
lanta Freight bureau; back of it, if re-
ports are we'll founded, is the quiet in
luence of the senior senator from
Georgia-Ho smith who has "been
seen" in the interest of the Watkins
candidacy by the Atlanta Freight bu-
reau and incidentally the senior sena-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
ALLIES PREPARE
FOR RENEWAL Of
DRIVE IN WEST.
H-.se..essae Aasxs&as&

NEW YORK, July 5.-(Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables during the day. with Russia
proving her army can again strike tell
ing blows, the Entente apparently is
preparing to resume offensive opera
tions on the western front. There is
activity developing in Belgium
and that the Germans apprehend trou-
BILE there is reflected in the eXtraordin-
ary efforts of Teuton airmen to ascer-
tain what is going behind the British
lines, and also in the official statement.
Teuton airmen, however are having
little success. London reports stating
nine German machines have been put
cut of action to one British fiier lost.
The Prussian minister of war be-
lieves the blow will come north of Ar
ras, according to a statement made to
the Reichstag committee yesterday.
and in this connection it is noted that
the British advanced slightly on a six
yard front during a local oper-
alton southeast of Hollebrook
General Petain continues to foil
every effort of the Germans to gain
control of the Aisne section, where
they not only gained nothing and sus>
tanned heavy losses, but French coun-
ter attacks took a salient near Cernia.
American troops who participated in
the Fourth of July celebration at Pa
ris yesterday, proceeded at its conclus-
ion TO their permanent training camp,
and it is expected the extire expodi-
tion will be in camp not later than
July 18th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
Federal Authorities to Investigate.

EAST ST. LOUIS, H., July "a
federal investigation Of race riots here
in which thirty-three negroes and four
whites were killed and approximately
iCc negro homes were burned Monday
has been begun by Col. George H. Hun
ter, chief quartermaster of the CEN
tral division of the United States army
Colonel Hunter is under instructions to
make full report of the trouble to
Mai.-Gen. Thomas H. Barry, at Chi
cago, commandant of the central de-
partment
The city was absolutely quiet yes
terday and residents for the most part
remained in their homes. More than
1000 Illinois national guardsmen pa
trolled the streets under orders to fire
is necessary. The city Fourth Of July
celebration was called off, and all sa-
looms and theaters remained closed
Three bodies of negroes were found
in Cahokia creek, bringing the death
list to thirty-seven.
Civil authorities began the work Of
collecting and preparing evidence to
he presented to the grand jury when 1t
conyenes July g. Only two of the
ninety-seyen men arrested Monday
night on charges of melting riots, are
still in custody The authorizes say
that the sang leaders of the mobs are
known, and that action will be taken
against them at the proper time.
Gov Frank 0. Lowden has promised
the chamber of commerce a full inVes-
tigation Of charges of ineficiencp and
lack of discipline against the militia
men who were here during the height
OF the riOting.
Estimates were made by the authorl-
ties today that more than half OF the
city's negro population has oepartde
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
QUIET FOURTH IN
CITY OF AMERICUS

The Glorious Fourth" passed OIL
with but little to mark it's passage to
tbs citizens of Americus, no formal
celebration Of the day being INDUCED
in here. The majority of the business
houses closed their doors for the day
and but little business traffic was no.
ticeable on the streets.
The pleasure resorts in this vicinity
did a landoffice business throughout the
day and crowds Of merry-makers Wis
tied Myrtle Springs Magnolia Springs
and Blue Springs, near Albany. Nu-
merous fishing parties were also re-
ported, but thus far information as to
the result of these expeditions is of the
most vague character.
Two or three automobile smashups
provided excitement during the after
room, but no one was seriously in
jured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
ACCIDENT VICTIM
BURIED YESTERDAY

The funeral of Ernest L. Slappey,
who was instantly killed on Tuesday
afternoon when a painters scaffold or
the plant OF the international Agricul-
tural corporation near this city, fell
rour stories, was held yesterday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock from the late resi-
dence of the deceased, 109 Lee street,
Rev. Paul w. Ellis, pastor of the
First Methodist church, oficiated at
the services, which preceded the inter
nent in Oak Grove cemetery.
The pail bearers were Frank Morris,
Ike Hudson, H. E. Allen, Eugene Roach,
+. A. Nisbet, L. o. Gammage and 0. c.
Johnson.
The deceased was 81 years OF age
and is survived by his wife, his mother
Mrs. b. H. Allen, two brothers, Lucien
sJappey, of Americus, and Arthur Slap
pey. of Tampa, Fla, and one sister
Mrs. w. B. Masters. of Tampa, Fla.
Mr.. Slappey was born in Americus
and spent his life here, He was we'll
known throughout this section and his
tragic death in the accident on Tuesday
has been learned of with sincere sor-
row by a host of warm friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
5.5OO. .OOO PIGS DISAPPEARED
DURING 6 MONTHS IN GERMANY

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, July 8
Five and a half million pigs have mys-
teriously disappeared in Germany in
six months. According to a memorial
laid before the war food bureau by the
progressive peoples party, 100000
swine were actually slaughtered in the
half-year between September I, 1916,
and March 1, 1917, whereas officially
controlled slaughterers in that period
only show a total of 100000 Such an
inormpus secret slaughter of pigs
shows how difficult it is for the au-
thorities to exercise the requisite con-
troll over the country's food stocks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
HARDWICk MOST.
DEFIANT IN HOT.
On 4TH

COLUMBUS, Ga, July 5.-Standing
under the folds of an American flag,
the principal speaker at patriotic ex-
ercises arranged by the chamber of
United States Senator Thos.
w. Hardwick launched his own declar-
alton of independence before a crowd
ed courthouse here yesterday after
noon
My country, may she always be
right, but right or wrong, my coun-
try" This he quoted as his guiding
star, but added that "as long as 1 rep
resent three million Georgians at
Washington, I will always try to keep
my country right"
Il favor an American war fought to
secure American rights and to redress
American wrongs" he declared, but I
am opposed to a single drop of volun
teer American blood being shed on
European battlefield l am willing for
cur professional soldiers to be sent. If
this be treason, make the most of it.
q am for my country right or wrong,
but what constitutes my country is no
single individual or group of men. Our
president is a great man but he is NOR
tai, and makes mistakes even as I
make them. shall not bow the knee
! shall not take orders from any man
or set of men, but shall do my duty as
God gives me to see the light
Senator Hardwick said that he
doubted the wisdom of conscription,
but since it had become the law, it
should be supported. 1t was his guess
that the war would last two or three
years, and it was his fear and belief
that a million Americans would be
killed before it was ended.
The address was received with per-
feet courtesy and the passages in which
the speaker and audience were in ac-
cord brought stirring applause, but as
a whole it was received with strong
but silent disapproyal.
As the crowd broke up the indivual
comments We're almost altogether un-
favorable, the mildest criticism being
that the address was, at least, inoppor-
tune.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
TO DISCUSS QUESTION
OF EQUIPMENT TONIGHT

An important melting of the Sumter
Light Guards will be held tonight at
the Armory, when the question of Sc
curing equipment for the organization
will be taken under consideration.
The committee composed of Capt E.
A Nisbet, Lieuts Walter Rylander and
r. H. Horton, appointed to take UP the
matter of securing rifles, etc, from the
federal authorities for the company, is
ready to make a report and it is urged
that every member of the organization
be present at tonight's meeting.
The regular semi weekly drill will
be held at the. close Of The business
session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
PREPARING NEN LIST
MILITARY REGIsT RAN IS

New lists of those eligible for mil
itary service in Sumter county, are
being prepared for the Sumter County
Board OF Registration, in compliance
with the order from the War Depart
ment that the complete data be sent to
Washington at once.
Within a few days after June 5th,
registration day, lists of all citizens
Of Sumter county eligible for military
service under the conscription act
were made up by the officials here, sep
arate tallies beins made of those who
claimed exemptions and those who did
not.
The latest order from the War De-
partment calls for new list made up
regardless of exemption claims and
this necessitates the REMEMBERING and
1earrangement of the entire series of
registration cards.
The new list, which only includes a
separation of the white and colored
registrants, will be completed tonight
and will be sent to Washington, D. c.,
without delay, so that the actual
drafting of men for military service
may be undertaken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
WARNING ISSUED
ON Immigration
Of NEGRO LABOR

CHICAGO, Ill, July 5.-victor A.
Ohlander, secretary of the Illinois Fed
Grafton of Labor, and a member of the
state council of defense, has issued a
warning to Chicago and other northern
cities where the same conditions
which brought about such frightful re-
suits in East st. Louis exist" He calls
attention to protests by organized la
Dor against what he terms the unneces-
sary importation of negro labor at East
St. Louis, and says;
Il don't care to say anything about
the situation here in Chicago, but there
should be an investigation. Unem-
ployment is increasing. Certain
classes OF employers are seeking
cheaper labor-negroes and women
on the pretext that additional labor is
needed on account of war conditions.
AS a result thousands of white men
are being thrown out of employment"
At a mass meeting of negroes held
here, F. L. Barnett, negro, and for
mer assistant states attorney. urged
his hearers to be ready to protect
themselves against any mistreatment.
He said that short time might seen
scenes here similar to those enacted in
ST. Louis, and the Chicago negroes
should be prepared to make stand for
their safety and rights
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
FORD TURNED TURTLE
BUT NO CASUAL TIES

j. A. Chappell, residing on the A.
Dodson plantation, west of Americus,
figured in an automobile mix-up yester-
day afternoon, resulting in his suffer.
ing a deep cash on his chin
While driving a Ford on the Myrtle
Springs road, the car became unman-
ageable and after swerving sharply into
the ditch, turned turtle against a steep
bank.
Mr. Chappell was badly cut on the
chin and was brought to Americus for
medical treatment. Several stitches
were necessary to close the wound
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
TROOPS SENT TO
QUELL TROUBLE
IN MINE REGION

PHOENIX, Rriz.. July "a tele-
phone message from the county attor-
ney at Globe, this state, says the mine
strike situation there is beyon doom
troll of the civil authorities. On rec
of a government repre-
on the scene four hundred
nited States troops were sent into
the district from Douglas. The coun-
ty attorney, who joined in the call for
troops, states three thousand of the
strikers were armed, and that serious
disturbances are feared
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
BAP T|SMtL T ont
GIVEN TO CHURCH

A handsome baptismal font has been
presented to the Lee Street Methodist
church by C. ], Clark. This font ar
rived yesterday and is cut from select
Creole marble, beautifully polished, It
consists of heavy base, with turned
pedestal and font. hansomely carved
1t is about three feet, six inches high
and the bowl is fifteen inches across
with a copper basin for holding the
water
This is considered very timely and
generous gift and the members OF the
church are deeply grateful to Mt
Clark.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
COTTON CAME OUT
WELL LAST WEEK

WASHINGTON. D. c., July 8
With temperatures above the normal
and fairly rwell distributed rainfall
the past weeks weather brought cot
ton much improvement, the govern
ment bureau announced today. The
crop at present is clean, we'll cultivat-
ed and fruiting well in Georgia. In
Suwanee county, Florida, the bolls are
reported opening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
DESIRABLE PIECE OF PROPERTY
CHANGED HANDS RECENTLI

I T. Furlow Gatewood, Jr,, has purch-
ased from Edgar Shipp his residence
OF, South Lee stret and will move into
it about september 1st. The purchase
price has not been made public, but
i is understood the property brought a
nice price The house is of bunga-
low type modern in every respect and
most attractive Mr.. Shipp has not de-
cided as yet where he will reside when
he gives Mr. Gatewood possession.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
{ EXPECT MILITARY
CLASH IN CHIN A

TIEN-TSIN, China, July "a mill
tary clash in China is imminent, Pc
kin troops showing opposition to Gen
eral Chang Huns dictatorship under
the guise of the monarchy, while troops
of Chile province are mobilizing and
preparing to proceed to Peking
Numerous executions and the i'm
of prominent officials has
resulted because of the disturbed state
of affairs, and a provisional govern
ment has been established at Nanking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
SAXON SOLDIERS FIGHT.
FOR FATHERLAND ONLY.

COPENHAGEN, July 5.--Saxon sold
iers are not fighting because of loyalty
to their king, but because Of their love
for their fatherland and the monarch
ical princeptive, was the declaration
made in the Saxon diet yesterday. The
declaration was concerted in by all
parties represented in the diet, except
the conservatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-05
TO CARE FOR
MANY INVALID SOLDIERS

MEXICO CITY, July 5.-several
soldiers homes for crippled members
OF the army wounded in the campaign
of the last six years will be establish
ed in several parts of the republic if
plans now under consideration by high
army officers are approved The build
il g formerly used as national sold
iers' home is totally inadequate it is
said to house the soldiers entitled to
entry.