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The Coconino sun., 1917-09-07
"A RICH MANS WAR"

About the most disgusting blather of anti-war agitation is the charge that this is Ca rich mans war" It can only pass current among the ig- norant, the shallow minded, or fanat- ic. It isn't necessary to discuss its fallacy for readers of the Tribune, but the irony of it just now is bitter when we read that among the very first sacrifices of the war is the crip- bling, perhaps for life, of, a young aviator, Davison, son of one of the heads of the house of Morgan.
 Young Davison had everything in the world to live for, materially speaking-youth, wealth, social ad- vantage, health, opportunity, educa- tion. He might easily have gone in- to a safe branch of public service if he felt impelled to make the gesture of patriotism. Instead he chose the most perilous and the most urgently necessary service, aviation, and for months has been giving money and time to its development and to his own training. Now he has paid the price of as pure a patriotic impulse as any man feels. His sacrifice is @ rebuke to the shirker in every walk of life and an inspiration to every one of his fellow Americans. At about the same time Aviator Fleishmann, another young man of wealth and po- sition, was killed in the same training. Other such men have died in France in the same cause, and more will fill low them. In Chicago the sons of "rich men" were among the first to come forward and are to be found in every branch of the service. Two of the sons of one of the leading bank CTS are in the perilous air service. The son of member of one of the great mercantile houses is in that service. Throughout the country "rich men" and rich mems sons are giving with open hands of wealth, of service, of life itself. If this makes a "rich mans war" then this is a rich mans war, but it is poor mans war as well,-Chicago Tribune.
The Coconino sun., 1917-09-07
SECTIONALISM AND
 PARTISANSHIP

One very depressing thing about the situation at Washington is the atmos- phere of partisanship and sectionalism that prevails there. In conversation with close friend, one of the leading members of the Cabinet said that it was impossible for him to get the President to assent to the appoint ment of Republican for any posi- tion. This Cabinet official recognized the sentiment that exists in Washing ton as to the recognition of one polit- ical party only and sought to remedy it. But he was unable to convince the President that such a change should be made. Yet the White House is very free in it's call upon the country to forget partisanship and for Republic ans to stand behind it Loyalty in the great struggle. But there seems to be complete failure to recognize that any reciprocal sentiment is demanded on the part of the Chief Executive.
 The favoritism for the Southern States has been so manifest and has increased so consistently, that at last the criticism of it is becoming open and loud. There is no disposition on the part of anyone at Washington co raise any question which would han dicap the officials of the Government at this time. On the contrary, there is the desire to help in any way pos sible. But matters there have reach ed such pitch that they cannot long CT be borne in silence. That would mean their continuation in the pres. ent channel, and that is what must not happen. There must be radical change of policy and atmosphere Philadelphia Press.
The Coconino sun., 1917-09-07
THE STARTING POINT.

"What was the starting point of existing prosperity in this country ?" asks the Wall Stret correspondent of the Philadelphia Public Ledger. And answering it, he says: "Gold sent from Europe to pay for war supplies" 1" In the three years of the war our fav- orable balance has been $6,OOO,OOO- I6e9w BsfppsudhaswaEIistasts tsthe rppsmesratisata1ff blawriwastHeHpanu I oblasfsr nthss halanceaf tssde actually tfyriagxs sgsinste stetSaodEp Eprope tssldiHs more than we could sell Europe.
 But no Democrat will ever admit it.
The Coconino sun., 1917-09-07
A NINE-HEADED AIR BOARD.

The mind of a Democrat works mysteriously. A single-headed con trol of food administration was con- dition precedent to winning the war. The suggestion of board for this purpose was flouted as ridiculous, em- barrassing, traitorous. Yet on the heels of the passage of the single headed food-control measure, comes a bill, evidently sponsored by the White House, providing for board of nine persons to supervise our activities in aeronautics. One man must boss those who delve in the earth, while nine men must control those who soar in the air. And the presiden- tially-controlled mind of a Democrat ic Congress evolved both schemes.
The Coconino sun., 1917-09-07
Yosemite Valley Magnet tor Motoristsocemc BeautIe
 Fine Weather and Good Roads Attract Thousands

driving the Goodrich testing fleet 10000 miles each Southern California and roads the Yosemite Valley This the varied road conditions such According the describe the wondrous beauty of the Yosemite.
  intensely interested
 
  Valley including North foamng
  Bridal Veil Cathedral Falls balsam fill the health the the crispne of the atmosphere give to the appetite The returned than pleased the selection Yosemite Valley testing and reported the tires the best of condition
The Coconino sun., 1917-09-07

which they are given charge? Giving a man a commission to control busi- ness does not carry with it capacity to do the work any more than giving a boy diploma would invest him with an education. We are trying the ex- pertinent in this country, and it is interesting, at the beginning, to note the results in Great Britain after the experiment has been tried.
The Coconino sun., 1917-09-07

According to press dispatches, the administration at Washington has given assurances to American bank CTS that it will do what it can to safeguard loan to the Carranza
The Coconino sun., 1917-09-07

Perhaps, after all, general shows his true greatness by quietly obeying the orders of his superior, even when he is laid away on the shelf. If the country can stand it, he can.
The Coconino sun., 1917-09-07

government. That is dealing gener- ously with the man who would not let Pershing get Villa, and it is to be hoped that we will not be once
 more gold-bricked.
The Coconino sun., 1917-09-07

Owing to the shortage of leather, government investigators are expert menting with tanning of the hides ot denizens of the sea. This might be an opportune time for sheep men to suggest that experiments be made with the hides of a few worthless dogs.
The Coconino sun., 1917-09-07

All the barbecue needed was a good band to make it complete success. Why not start now on an organiza- ton that may be depended upon for such occasions? The boys demon strated July 4th that the material IS at hand and that the only need is CO., onoration
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
MONARCH|eTS ARE
FINALLY DEFEATED

WASHINGTON, d. c., July IA
The occupation of Peking by the re-
publican forces after the surrender at
Fung Tai on Thursday of the monarch
ist army Of 10000 men, indicates the
complete restoration of the republic,
the Chinese legation here declared to-
day.
Prior to the battle of Fung Tai, the
Manchus were urged to lay down arms,
but General Chang Hsun refused. The
engagement starting early Thursday
morning, resulted in a decisive VIC
tory for the republican troops, dis,
patches to the legation announce.
Order in the capital was restored
with few casualties. The advices said
that two foreign civilians and four for
eign soldiers who ventured to the firing
line, were slightly wounded
Chang Hsun, who led the revolt OF
the imperialists, has taken refuge in
the Dutch legation in order to obtain
safe conduct out Of the country. Pre-
mier Tuan Chi Jul will establish re-
publican headquarters in Peking i'm
mediately, it was stated.
Three Americans were wounded by
stray bullets, the state department an
uounced today, in the ten hours fight
ing in which Chinese republican troops
forced the surrender of the monarch
zeal troops of General Chang Hsun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
BELIEVE DRAFT
WILL De MADE
DURING WEEK

WASHINGTON, D. c., July IA
With 947 of the 4,559 exemption dis
tricts still unheard from today. an
accurate prediction as to the date of
the drawing under which the army
selective conscription law was still
impossible late today Most officials
believed, however, that all would be
ready for the drawing next week.
Nominations for the district appeal
lcards still awaited action by Presi-
dent Wilson. The full list of men rec
commended has been submitted by Bri-
gadier General Crowder, provost mar
s.lal general. There will be no need
t. delay the drawing for these nomina-
tol S.
Newspapers in the big population
cCntere are beginning to realize more
clearly the magniture of the task be-
fore them in announcing the order for
appearance of each registrant 1t
seems likely now that majority VIII
be compelled to print on the first day
crly hte names of men likely to be
called to make up the $4,000 to be
drafted for military service. In each
state the number that will mean from
each district is now being determined
by the governor.
In any state the allotment of quota
by districts may range widely One
district may be called upon for sew
eral hundred and another for only two
or three, due tocred its for volunteers,
distribution of registration or other
factors which the governors are con-
sidering.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
WILL BUILD 4OO
NE RCHAN7 SHIPS


WASHINGTON, D. c., uly IA
Major General Goethals, manager of
the Shipping Boards Emergency Fleet
corporation, has taken full charge of
the governments shipbuilding program
and announced sweeping plans for con-
strueting the great merchant feet with
which the United States hopes to de-
feat the German submarine campaign.
The most important steps contemplat-
ed by General Goethals are these:
Immediate construction of two gov
ernment owned shipbuilding plants for
building 400 fabricated ships of 2,5O0,-
Geo tonnage.
Communicating of /, 100000 tons Of
shipping now building for private ac-
count in American yards.
A request for another great appro-
priation for building ships
General Goethals' announcement was
made in letter to Chairman Denman.
of the shipping board, which said the
eet corporations, under powers just
created by President Wilson would,
start on its building program Monday
by offering contracts for construction
of the two government ship plants.
The feet corporation, it is made clear
in Gen. Goethals' announcement, viii
build all wooden ships possible, but
only after a design approved by the
corporations naval architect. This is
taken to mean that the corporation will
construct no ships of the Hough de-
sign, to which the shipping board is
said to be committed.
General Goethals' letter to- Mr.. Dem
man discloses that the fleet corporation
has let contracts for 425 ships, 345 Of
them wood and Il steel, with a total
tonnage of 1,S60,S00 The cost of the
wooden ships will be $143 ton and
the steel ships S15S.
Proffers that have come to the fleet
corporation for building completed
ships, it was said today, show that steel
ships can be built faster than wood
Steel ships complete, it is said can be
turned out within five months, while
wooden construction will require eight
months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
.DEPORTED |.W.W.
AGITATORS ARE
PLACED IN CAMP

COLUMBUS, N. NJ, July 14.-Closely
guarded by United States cavalry from
Douglas, Ariz., the special freight train
carrying the deported strikers and 9TH
ers from Hemananas, N. NJ, arrived
here today and the occupants were de-
livered to Col H. G. Sickles, camp
commander here.
The refugees remained in the cars
until late today when they were
transferred to a detention camp pre-
pared for them by United States cav
alrymen
General Bell stated that the men
would not be prisoners, but would be
given shelter in the stockade built for
Mexican refugees during the border
raids and would be supplied with ra-
tons by the military authorities. The
removal Of the men to Columbus is a
expedient, it was stated, to
prevent suffering
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
GEN. PERSHING HAD NO
SUGAR WITH STRAWBERRIES

LONDON, July 14.-Major General
Pershing, commander of the American
expeditionary force in France, seated
for tea OF the beautiful Thames Ter
race of the House of Commons with
Colonel Astor as his host, had an eX-
perience in England's war rationing
when he found that he could not have
sugar in his tea and on his strawber-
ries as well.
You may have only one portion of
sugar, two-sevenths Of an ounce" the
waitress informed him with quaint
air Of preciseness, and the General
promptly chose sugarless strawberries.
remarking that the sun, as though anX-
ious to compensate, had sweetened the
strawberries so well that sugar was
not essential.
In the bounteous times of peace, the
House of Commons mattresses used to
trip about the terrace during the fine
summer afternoons with big bowls of
white powdered sugar and lavish jugs
of cream. Now the sugar is strictly
rationed, and the amount of cream that
may be used is limited to one small
measured portion for each person.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15

NEW YORK, July 14.-Germany' S
serious internal crisis oyershadowed
The pending military operations in the
news of the day.
The reports from Berlin show that
the reichstag has gone on strike
Aaga;nst the crown and the military
party. apparently in the interest of a
parliamC ry system of government.
There is a rumor, although entire
ly unconfirmed, and little credited, that
Emperor William has abdicated in fa-
Tor of his sixth and favorite son,
Prince Joachim.
The peace clamor is growing both
in Germany and Austria-Hungary.
Part of the trouble between the reich
stag and the government class is over
the governments persistent declina-
ton to state Germany's peace terms on
the basis Of non-anneXation demanded
by what now comprises a majority
block in the reichstag.
The credit bill is being held up by
this majority until the political crisis
is settled. But the more serious yet is
the decision of the members not even
to meet meanwhile for discussion in
regular session or in committee.
Apparently the crown prince is wag-
irg a fight for control on behalf of
the militaristic interests. Chancellor
Won Bethmann-Hollweg is under fire
from the crown prince and his sup
porters, the chancellor seemingly be-
ling too literally inclined to suit the
heir to the throne.
On the military side the situation
continues to bear a most encouraging
aspect for the formidable group of ma
tions allied against the central pow
ers, this generally being taken into
consideration in dealing with the sit
u Fon in Berlin and Vienna.
.he Russian revolutionary armies
in Galicia are. still sweeping forward.
Apparently there is little to stop them
pouring through the breach in the
lines in eastern Galicia opened by
General Korniloff. They are pushing on
north of the Dneister and west of the
Lomnica and generally proving victors
in the fighting going on along fifty
mile front.
On the Franco-Belgian front a wait
ing policy is being pursued by General
Haig on the British end and General
Petain in the French section. There
Ahas been only local fighting by either
group of armies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
THREE BILLIONS
MORE NEEDED To
PROSECUTE WAR.

WASHINGTON, D. c, July a.
War appropriations of about three bill
lion dollars, in addition to the enorm-
Gus sums already appropriated or
sought, will be asked of congress in
estimates which administration officials
have given notice will be submitted
next week.
Officials from the war, navy, state
and other departments will be called
before the committee to explain the es>
Inmates and the indications are that the
committee will be busy all the week.
All the appropriations contemplated
will be carried in a general deficiency
bill, the draft of which is already un-
der preparation byo the committee. The
exact total of the bill is uncertain
yet.
All the appropriations contemplated
for war purposes in the near future
will be grouped in a general deficiency
bill, draft of which already is under
preparation by the house appropria-
tions committee Next week officials
will appear before the committee to
explain their estimates.
The exact total is uncertain as some
big items are yet to be submitted, but
there is no question inthe minds of
the congressional leaders that they will
foot up close to the three billion dollar
mark.
That would bring the total appropri-
ations exclusively on account of the
war at this session of congress, -includ-
ing loans to the allies, up to about ten
billions.
The new measure will cover some es
Inmates already submitted, including
$lOO,OOO,O0O for emergency naval con-
struction, and $45,0O0OO0 for naval air.
craft, aviation stations and aerial ex-
periments. The pending $640,OO0,OOO
general aviation measure will be han
died as separate bill.
Information is lacking as to the de-
tailed purposes of the bulk of the con-
tcmplated demands for war money, and
it is assumed that part of it is for
carrying out projects which cannot be
revealed for military reasons
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
ITALY REFUSES To
GIVE UP MURDERER

ROME, July 1.-THE ministry OF
foreign affairs has notified the Ameri-
can embassy that it is impossible to
extradite Alfredo Cocchi, the slayer
Of Ruth Cruger, without violating the
fundamental laws of the country.
Pctar A. Jay, cahrge d'affaires, dar-
ing the absence of Ambassador Page,
called at the foreign Office and was
told that the ministry regretted it was
unable to satisfy the desire of the
United States to have Cocchi sent back
especially now in view of the relations
or Italy and America.
Although the original questions ask
ed by Jas, Fl. Grigg, representing Po-
lice Commissioner Wood, of New York.
has as yet been unanswered new ques-
tions have been submitted to the Ital-
ian government through the Ameri-
can embassy. These deal chiefly with
Cocchi's reported connivance with the
New York police.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
WOOD INVITED To
VISIT AMERICUS

Major General Leonard Wood has
cen inynted by the Americus and Sum
ter County Chamber of Commerce to
pay visit to this city while he is
making his tour Of Georgia.
A telegram was dispatched Friday
night but as yet no reply has been re-
ceived and no announcement ca nthere-
fore be made as to the probability of
his accepting the invitation
On Wednesday of next week Gen.
Wood is scheduled to visit Thomasyille,
speaking there in the forenoon before
gathering of business men, while in
the afternoon he comes to Albany to
attend a similar assemblage. 1t is
hoped that lie will include Americus in
his itinerary and in case of his accept
ance CT the invitation, plans will be
arranged for a function at which he
will be given an opportunity to ad
dress the citizens of this section.
No further effort will be made to Sc
cure a military training camp for
Americus. as the announcement sent
cut by the War Department concerning
the selection Of camp sites precludes
any possibility Of this city being award
ed enc Of the coveted encampnents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
LOCAL MEMBERS ARE
INTERESTED IN FIGHT

The bitter factional fight developed
al the national convention of the
Woodmen Circle now in session in At
lanta, has attracted much interest in
Americus, where there are many mem
bers of the order
Mrs. Emma B. Manchester, Supreme
Guardian of the Woodmen Circle, was
given vote of endorsement at the
state convention of the order held in
this city in March and consequently
the effort to oust her from her posi-
tion and to restrict her authority is of
material interest here.
The local members Of teh order are
following carefully the developments
in the Atlanta convention, where the
fight has waxed exceedingly warm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
KNOCKED DOWN BY
LIGHTNING STROKE

Miss Alice Wimberly of this city had
4 narrow escape from death on Friday
afternoon when she was shocked by a
bolt of lightning which struck the
brick chimney of her home at the
corner of Crawford and Mayo streets.
The incident occurred during the
heavy thunder shower which swept ov-
er the city, a severe electrical distubr-
ance accompanying the downpour.
Miss Wimberly was standing near
the crate in her bedroom when the bolt
struck the chimney, following its
course down into the house and hurl-
ing bricks in all directions. She was
thrown from her feet and fell across
the bed, thus sustaining no injuries be.
ycnd tho nervous shock.
Every vase and piece Of bric-a- brac
in the room was broken by the lightn-
ing, but no fire resulted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
Reforms To DUTY AS
MEMBER Of GUN CREW

Ed Everette, Jr., who has been spend
ing the past few days at his home in
this city, left yesterday afternoon fo1
the Brooklyn Navy Yard, his furlough
having expired.
He will assume his duties as a mem
ber Of the gun crew on the former Ger
man, liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
which is now being overhauIed in dry
dock, preparatory to being placed in
the merchant marine service under
the United States flag.
Young EVerette, who has completed
his course of instruction at the naval
training school and has been raised to
the rank Of petty officer, is much
pleased with the naval service and is
the picture Of healthy young manhood.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
SUFFRAGETTEs IN
TROUBLE AGAIN

WASHINGTON, D. c., July IL
Sixteen suffragists of the woman's par
tI, attempting to stage a picketing
demonstration at the white house gates
today in celebration of the anniversary
of the I'LL of the Bastile were prompt
ly arrested and taken to Jail.
Each Of the women gave $25 bail at
the police station to appear oMnday
for trial on the charge of impeding
traffic. There virtually was no dis
order, the crowd of 100 0people gath
cred for the widely advertised show
contenting themselves with hooting
and jeering as the police escorted the
wcmen away.
hTe women marching from their
headquarters reaEhy, approached the
white house grounds in three groups,
enc heading fer the east gate, another
for tie kest gate and the third arriv-
ing late at the east gate to replace the
members Of tie first section when they
were arrested. In each instance the
police endeavored to persuade the
to move on" before making
arrests. The banners carried bore
various inscriptions including the mot
to of the French revolution, Liberty,
Equality and Fraternity
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
$4,000 LAND SALE
CLOSEDilESTERDAY

I A $4,000 real estate transaction was
closed here yesterday, when J. w
purchased the old Rogers plan
tation on the Hooks mill road, from
Arthur Rylander and Lee Allen.
The purchaser takes over the tsand-
irg crops ON the place, 15 mules and
all buildings including the farmhouse
and ginnery. A total of 62S acres of
land comprise the tract changing
hands.
Messrs. Rylander and Allen have
owned the place about four years and
have made many improvements which
mark the plantation as one of the
best farm properties in the county.
The transaction ,wah handled by P.
B. Williford and constitutes one of the
most important real estate transfers in
soma time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-15
ACCIDENT VICTIM REMOVED
TO HOME FROM HOSPITAL

Charles A. Gammage, who was badly
injured on July 3rd by falling about
90 feet when painters scaffold broke.
was yesterday removed from the Amer
ieus and Sumter County Hospital to
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Gammage, on College street. He
suffered compound fracture of the
lower jaw and fracture of the left
foot, but is recovering satisfactorily
Phil suber also injured in the same
accident, Is still patient at the hos
pital