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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
ALL INFANTRY
FIGHTING NOW
ON DEFENSIVE
GERMANS MAKE RAID ON NANCY
AND SUFFER HEAVY L0SS-TEN
PERSONS WERE KILLED AND
FORTY WOUNDED.

NEW YORK, Oct 17.-(Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables during the day All of the inn
portant infantry fighting in the west
continues to be confined to German at
tacks on the Aisne front, and in the
Champaigne and verdun regions. All
Iof these, however, were repulsed BY
the French.
There is promise of speedy re-
newal of the allied advance in Fland-
ers, however. Field Marshal Haig's
message today said, Nothing of spec
ial interest to report, which is prac-
ically the same statement sent here
tofore when the British opened
heavy bombardment, preparatory to a
new drive. Weather conditions in
Flanders are more favorable, and un-
doubtedly, British aviators have now
had opportunity to get new ranges
The mud there is also Crying some
what since the recent cessation of
daily rains.
The German admission that several
Macedonian villages had been con
ceded" to the allies by forces Of the
Central Powers, may mean that the
large allied armies in that section have
finally taken the aggressive. This may
have been decided upon to forestall 4
tack in connection with
which some believe the German EN-
peror recently visited the Balkans.
Petrograd reports no communica-
tion from the Russian forces on Oes-
mel island have been received today,
and it is probable the whole of the
island is now under German domino
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
POLICEMEN WANT
INCREASE IN PAY
SEVENTY DOLLARS A MONTH IS
ALL THEY RECEIVE NOW, AND II
is NOT ENOUGH FOR THEM To
LIVE ON.

Members of the Amer'cus polica
force want raise in pay
At present the policemen are paid
$40 a month, and the complaint IS
that this is not sufficient to afford the
men a living.
If there is an increase in pay, it
rust come from the mayor and coua
Gil. 1t is not within the province OF
the police commission to grant it.
Il is pointed out that this is no
more than the policemen were paid
many years ago when living was a
great deal cheaper than it is now. Be-
sides, out Of their pay the policemen
must furnish themselves with uni
forms and overcoats, which constitute
a heavy drag on them.
1t is probable that the matter will
be presented to council at an early
date.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
BRIDGE PLAYERS PAY
MORE FOR CARDS NOW

Poker players, bridge players, set
back players, etc, are to feel the er-
fects of the war tax also For Uncle
Sam now collects so cents in stamps
on each dozen packs of eards-they
come dozen in the box. TO meet
the extra cost dealers announce that
Steamboats,, the kind that used to
sell for Is cents, must be sold at 80
cents now. Bicycles and Bees. q
both favorites in stud, draw and jack
pots, have advanced from two bits
to so cents pack, Congress" cards.
a favorite for bridge whist players.
that formerly sold for so cents, are
now on the market for 75 cents. The
government put on 60 cents q dczens
said one daler today, but the manE-
facturer has put on additional charges.
which makes it necessary for the re-
taller to charge the extra prices"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
COAL OPERATORS ARE
GIVEN STIFF WARNING

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct 1.-THE
national fuel administrator today
warned both coal operators and min
ers where strikes have already occur
red or are impending. that the gov
ernment would take charge of coal
production, If the fuel supply continues
to be threatened by strikes. At st.
Louis it was said practically all Of
the miners in Illinois had been called
out on strikes, and the president of the
largest coal company in Chicago said
Chicago business would be completely
Laralyzed within ten days if no coal
arrived there before the end of that
period.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
TWO INJURED As
AUTO TURNS OVER
IpARTY OF SOLDIERS RETURNING
TO MACON ARE HURT NEAR
BUENA VISTA-TWO GO TO THE
AMERICUS HOSPITAL.

On yesterday morning about four
o'clock, party of soldiers from Mont
gomery, Ala, returning to Camp
Wheeler, after a visit home met vita
an accident which it is feared may yet
result fatally Just outside of Buena
Vista, the car in which they were tray
Cling to Macon, and which belonged to
Mr.. C. S. Belser, who was driving, be-
came uncomfortable. from some un-
known cause, and overturned while 60
ng at high speed.
Mr.. Belser was caught beneath the
heavy vehicle and sustained more Sc
rious injuries than any of the others
in party. His hip was fractured, and
in addition he is believed to have suf-
fered serious internal injuries. Aid was
summoned Immediately following the
accident and the injured man was
rushed to the Americas and Sumter
County Hospital here, where he is re-
ceiving the best of medical skill and
attention
Mr.. Robert Goree, also of Montgom-
cry, and an occupant of the wrecked
car, sustained a broken nose in the ac-
icident. He and Belser were the only
ones in the party who sustained Sc
1oius injury, the others escaping with
bruises and a severe shaking up.
The condition of Mr.. Belser this
morning was reported as entirely sat
isfactory, with the extent of his injur-
les not yet fully developed. 1t is
hoped, however, these will not prove as
serious as was at first feared.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
Jackson Street Residents
Complaining Abous Dust

Residents Of Jackson avenue, beyond
College street, are complaining about
he dust.
That was the thoroughfare used bg
he circus last Saturday and the heavy
trucks and wagons created an abnor-
nal amount of dust, which has made
living on the street almost intolerable.
especially during this hot spell.
An appeal has been made to the city
officials to have the street sprinkled
daily until the dust subsidies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
REPORT ON BOND
SALE IN COUNTY
COMMITTEES WILL HOLD MEETING
FRIDAY AFTERNOON - MORE
THAN $6O,00O SUBSCRIBED HERE
so FAR.

Chairman L. G.. Council has called a
meeting of the subcommittee which
are conducting the sale of Liberty
bonds in this county.
The meeting will be held Friday al
ternoon at four o'clock in the Council
warehouse.
Until then it will not be definitely
known with what success the bond sale
has met in Sumter county.
However, it is believed that more
than 100000 has ben subscribed herr,
but this is not within striking distance
of the apportionment for this county
II had been hoped that Sumter county
would take 100000 in bonds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
Highest Market
Price on Cotton
Paid Here Today
GOOD MIDDLING SELLING FOR q
AND 3.4 TS-COTTON SEED
MARKET HAS DROPPED TO $500
PER TON.

The highest price ever offered for
cotton in Americas was reached to-
day when the local market went to
q 3-4 cents. There were not many
sales reported, however.
The local cotton seed market has
broken somewhat, because of the infir-
ence of a report that the government
proposed to regulate the cotton seed
industry. The price today is 500 a
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
Allies to Hold
Big Conference
NATIONS AT WAR WITH GERMANY
WILL SEND REPRESENTATIVES
FOR AN EARLY MEETING IN
PARIS.

WASHINGTON, d. G., oct 17-It IS
practically certain the United States
will be represented at a conference
Of nations at war with German,
which will probably be held in Paris
at an early date.
Secretary Lansing of the state de-
partment, today authorized the state
ment that it had been decided to have
such a conference, and that the
United States is considering particl-
patton therein.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
GERMAN SOCIALISTS
DEMAND RESIGNATION

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 17-German So
cialist newspapers received here to-
day say socialists in the reichstag have
decided to vote against the new war
credit of ten million marks to be sub
mitted to that body in December Tho
decision to vote against the budget is
predecated upon the assumption that
Chancellor Michaelis will not resign,
ard in the event the chancellor quits
his office, it is likely the socialists
will vote for the credit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
Dad TREATMENT FOR
KORNlOfE GENERALS

PETROGRAD, Oct. 17.-Seyeral gen.
erals arrested for participation in
the Korniloff affair, on their depar-
ture from Berditchev were compelled
to walk three miles to railroad sta
tion, while they were jeered, pelted
ard threatened by mob of several
thousand persons. The denoted ofic-
ials escaped barely alive when the
mob fired upon their train.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
IOWA REFUSES To
CO FOR PROHIBITION

DES MONIES. Ia, Oct 17.-Iowa
citizens apparently have declined TO
bind themselves to statewide prohibit
ton, according to returns received
early today from all but three coun-
ties in the state. The count of votes
gives 197,279 against 196.341 for the
proposed constitutional prohibition
amendment. Statuatory prohibition
now prevails in Iowa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
RAILROADS To ASK
FOR FEDERAL HELP

, WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 17.--Rep-
.esentatives of eastern railroads today
ave the Interstate Commerce commits
ion notice these roads would soon ap-
ply for increased freight rates of ex-
tended nature. Railroad heads appear
ing before the commission today did
So in an effort to get temporary finan-
cial relief
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
BOMB PROOF PLACES
FOR LONDON PEOPLE

LONDON, Oct. 17.-Bomb proof shel-
ters here are being card-indexed by
the government, it having been decided
to compel owners of such protective
retreats to open them to the public
when necessary. Their are thousands
of such shelters in London, all of them
erected since continued air raids did
so much damage here,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
Amercus Lodge of Elks
To Haze Big Feast Tonighl

The Americus lodge OF Elks will have
q supper tonight, following the regular
meeting of the lodge.
Secretary Marshall and Club Mana
ger Chapman have arranged delight
full spread to which all local and visit
ing members are invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17

PREDICTED THAT w. j. HARRIS
WILL GIVE UP $500 JOB TO
MAKE THE RACE FOR UNITED
STATES SENATOR.

WASHINGTON, Oct 17.-The Geor-
gia colony in WASHINGTON, waiting for
the next session of Congress to open,
S interestingly discussing many phases
of the next senatorial fight in their
home state. They are asking whether
w. j. Harris, who recently announced
himself a candidate, will stay in the
fight! whether, if he does not stay in,
he will resign as Federal Trade Com
missioner, as is rumored, another
man, one OF the strongest in Georgia
lis to enter the field.
1t has been rumored here for several
days that a new man would enter the
fight and that this man. who has so
far kept cut of public notice, would
probably sweep the field. Whether
any other candidates than those whose
names have been discussed in con-
nection with the next senate race will
enter the contest is not positively
known here, but rumor has it that
some OF the strongest men in the
late, dissatisfied with the record Of
Senator Hardwick in the war session
CT Congress, may insist upon his taxi
iEg the field to save the day. How much
of this will become reality is not
known, but at any rate it is interest
ing Georgia Gossip.
Harris Expected TO Resign.
So far as Mr. Harris is concerned,
it is assumed, without any statement
from him bearing on the matter In
any way, that early in the new year
he will resign as member of the
Trade Commission to take the
field. 1t might initiate
against him to be candidate for one
of the highest positions to which he
could aspire, and at the same time,
remain in one that is paying $500
a year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
AM[R|Cl]s LIGHT INFANTRY NEEDS.
ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND CALLS.
On THEIR HOME FOLKS TO BUY IT.
Anne,l Is Made for Funds With Which to Suitably Equip
Company at Camp Wheeler Other Cities laklng
Care OF Their Soldier Boys

Do the citizens of Americus desire
to furnish the Americas Light lnfan-
try, now known as Company D, l2lst
Infantry, with an outfit of athletic
materials?
Other cities are looking after the'6
soldier boys in this respect, and
Americus has been asked to do as
much.
The editor of The Recorder is
in receipt of the following letter from
John Bredemus, athletic director at
Camp Wheeler, near Macon:
An effort is being made by the COM
mission on trainig camp activities, o.
which / am the athletic representa-
tive at Camp Wheeler, to raise funds
by popular subscription to supply the
soldiers of the various training camps
with athletic equipment.
AS you probably know, athletics
and recreative sports are to play an
important part in camp life. The
schedule now permits the soldier to
devote Wednesday and Saturday af-
ternoons and most Of Sunday to re-
creation To keep the men off the
streets of nearby towns it will be
necessary to provide means of amuse-
ment and recreation for them within
the camp limits.
.My plan is to appeal to the leading
newspapers of the larger cities of the
state. from which troops have been
sent to Camp Wheeler, to raise the
necessary funds to buy equipmen'
and athletic material for the compa-
nies sent here from their neighbo--
hood
The commission on training camp
activities has put together box OF
athletic material, selected so as to
meet the demands of one company of
soldiers. This company box contains
the articles listed on enclosed shheet.
The cost of this box, direct from the
manufacturers at price under whole
sale, is about $4,000. This low price
is obtained by special arrangement be-
tween the commission and the manu-
facturers.
To facilitate my plan, have ap-
portioned the state of Georgia intot
2z districts Your newspaper has
been called on raise funds fro m the
Americus district, which includes
Americus and Sumter county, the
home of Company D, list Infantry. As
there els one company of soldiers in
Camp Wheeler from the Americus dis
trict, it would be necessary to raise
S140 to provide one box of athletic
material Just as soon as l receive
word from you that you will be able
to raise money enough to supply a
company box, | shall at once notify
the commission on training camp ac-
tivities, and the boxes will be sent to
Camp Wheeler with all the haste that
is possible The commission will
send you a bill for the box, and you
can send the check direct at your
convenience.
s-N~~--~-~N-------~ ----~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-17
25 Aircraft of
Germany Either
Shot or Injured
ON ALL FRONTS THE ALLIES ARE
REPULSING GERMAN ATTACKS :
BAD WEATHER HALTS FEAND-
ERS OPERATIONS.

PARIS, Oct. 17.-Ten persons wer,
killed and forty other wounded dur
ing German air raid on Nancy las
night Twenty-Five German airplane
were either destroyed or forced t
land during Monday and Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19

long ago. As to the vehicle, there are very few automobiles on the city streets minus the national colors. In some instances even the baby car- riages have been decorated.
 There is an enormous percentage of Mexicans in the population of Globe which probably accounts for the ordi- nance compelling the display of the flag. Just what good it will do to make these people display a flag they naturally do not like remains to be seen. It might have the desired eff feet. it might even incite to surrepti- tious insults. We prefer the old brand of patriotism that needs no leg islation in order to keep step to the music of the Union.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19
A NEW PATRIOTISM.

In Globe, Arizona. every business house, store front and vehicle on the public streets must display an Ameri- can flag. This, in conformity to an ordinance passed by the City Council. Violation of the ordinance carries with it penalty of s20o fine or 200 days in jail for the first offense. After that there is no telling what might happen to the guilty.
 New Britain need never fear the passage of a similar law by the Common Council here. The patriotism of the citizens here is perhaps no different from the patriotism of the citizens in Globe. Yet. there Is no need for such a ruling. American flags are displayed on most of the prominent houses in this city. Many of the private residences have the American flag conspicuously placed. The public buildings. of course. have .attsnded to the matter
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19

Girls of His Billet. by Berta Rnck.
 'Gay and captivating story of what happens when war sends saa regiment tc campIon the outsklft1aEs sS Sjs Adam less Eden -PublisRsr Lifted Veil, by Basil King. An interesting story of New York society life.' Light in the Clearing, a Tale of the
 North Country in the Time of
 Silas Wright, by Irving Bachei-
 Ter.
 Mark of Cain, by Carolyn Wells.
 "A Fleming Stone detective story. Plunder, by A. S. Roche.
 esEIas the twin merits of possessing a delightful heroine and being with out a single dull page. ."-N. Y. Times.
 Road to Understanding, by E. H.
 Porter.
 .'The book is without doubt de- cidedly different from Mrs. Porter's previous work. !. As an artist Mrs. Porter shows both more power and more restraint in this new novel; Boston Transcript.
 .s Undertow, by Kathleen Norris.
 "A story of married life in which the Bradley's learn to adjust them selves The Undertow Is a term used for senseless expenses that tend to disaster and unhappiness." Publish CTS note.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19
GOOD ARRAY OF NEW BOOKS NAMED
 { IN INSTITUTES LIST THIS WEEK

Americanization. by Royal Dixon.
 ' Andes of Southern Peru, by Isaiah Bowman. Human Side of Trees, by Royal Dixon. Short Rations. An American Woman In Germany. by M. 2. Doty.
 ay&
 Business and Finance. Cost Reports for Executives, by B. A.. Franklin. Fundamental Sources of Efficiency, by Fletcher Durell.
 H* Getting the Most Out of Business, by B. St. Elmo Lewis. Influencing Men in Business, by w.. D. Scott. Modern Organizations: An Exposition of the unit system, by Charles D. Iine. Principles of Industrial Engineering, by c. B. Going. Principles of Industrial Organization, by D. S. Kimball. Purchasing, by H. B. Twyford Work, Wages and Profit, by Henry Lawrence Can't.
 Fiction. Dancing Hours. by Harold Ol1ison. "Here are mysterious heroines, dashing villains. manly heroes,y un- expected wealth and happy erldings.'' 7
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19

sa kmerica has furnished to the |s1Eorld the character of Washing And If our American institu-
 Hons had done nothing else, that s1aone would have entitled them to ne respect of mankind.
 DANIEL WEBSTER.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19

Another discovery of America oc cured in the year of patriotism 191i Public Ledger.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19

We are wonderfully intelligent nation and yet there are people in every community who think that po- tatoes will not grow unless they are planted in the dark of the moon.- Wichita, Ka., Beacon. N
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19

Some people take poison. and otf crs ignore an armed sentry in tim of war--Albany Knickerbocker Pres
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19

Haig, Nivelle & Maude-the new map making firm.-Idaho Statesman
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19
FACTS AND RANCHES.

The Russian provisional govern ment has decided to abolish capital punishment. Probably Nicholas feels . little better now.-Charleston News and Courier.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19
.$1S,25l.20 

Balance April 1. 1917 ..$ 1,S16.4Ss
 We the association, want to express our gratefufeappreciation to the ,gen- erous trends who contributed so lib- erally toward the financial support of our work for 1916-1917,-and to Drs. kinsella for their many examinations given to girls for the swimming de- partment,-and to our volunteer su- pervisors and volunteer club leaders. --and to the newspapers for the notice { given us in their columns, and to all friends who have sent us flowers ana books, or have in any way added to , our life of happiness at the '. w c. ~;
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19
Britain Herald.
AA1D yuDLIgBINo- co1GPANy.

1oa daily fRunAay excsptedp as l:1S ?. m.s : = Herald Building. e1 Church Se. <
New Britain herald., 1917-04-19
$5,s55.ss
 5506.59

Physical Department Popular.
 The physical department has had another profitable year,-a year with some of the newness of the first six months worn off. which left a winter no less strenuous than the previous winter. ''I see that gymnasium of yours lighted up every anight,-and I'm glad to see it so,s-says a neigh bor of ours. The building has had constant use. and we have had the opportunity to rent our hall frequent ly which has brought us an income os nearly $500. It is not always easy for our friends and members to un- derstand why we rent. the hall,-or why we do not charge more ridicu- lously small fees for our gymnasium and swimming classes and for the use of the pool or plunges. We are forced to remind them once again that we are not a charitable institu- ticn.-and that the present fees and tuitions do not begin to cover ex- penses in this departments-theref the renting of the hall. inasmuch as i. does not interfere with our own work, is a necessity and a help, self support is goal toward which this department is conscientiously work ing. This goal does not prevent us from making provisions for less for tunate girls These are taken care of. We do aim to help girls keep their and let them feel that they are paying for what they get
 To meet the intellectual needs of our membership,-naturaliy leads us
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-02-16
Special Clearance
Sale.

The stock of fall and winter seasonable
merchandise now on hand will be closed
out at great reductions on the following
good up-to-date goods:
Ladies' winter coats in black, blue, brown
and fancy.
Misses winter coats in cloth and velvet
corduroy.
Childrens winter coats in all colors.
Ladies coat sweaters in all colors.
Misses coat sweaters in all colors.
Ladies rain coats.
Mems rain coats, mems and boys over
coats.
Cotton and wooden caps.
Wooden fibre rugs. 9x12.
Wooden fibre rugs. 12xl5.
Owing to the great advance on these
goods, great opportunity presents itself
them and also the room.
SHOES.
We have large stock of seasonable and
up-to-date shoes, of most all kinds. that we
are selling at much less than the present
market rates.
CORSETS.
We have a great variety of corsets, con-
sisting Of the
Memo corset from So to 81 per pair.
RE- G corset from SOC to $3.50 per pair
American Lady from SOC to S1.50 pei
pair.
Warner Bros. from 81 to $3.50 per pair.
We can save you money on your pur.
chases.
W. HICKS.
jan l9-u Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-02-16
NOTICE
Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville. Md. Jan. 81, 1914.

Office Board County Commissioners.
Rockville, Nd. Jan. 81, 1914.
In conformity with provisions of the Acts
Of the General Assembly of Maryland,
Chapter III of Article is. notice is hereby
given that taxes on dogs in MONTGOMERY
county are now due and must be paid on
or before April 1. 1914.
This Act requires that the owners Of all
male dogs born before January list in each
year shall pay an annual tax of 81.
and owners Of each female dog shall pay
an annual tax of 81. otherwise the con-
stables are authorized to kill all dogs on
which said taxes are not paid. and any
person in any way hindering any consta-
BILE in the performance Of his duty shall
be fined an amount not to exceed 500
nor less than $40 and costs upon convic-
tion and shall stand committed to the
county Jail until the fine and costs are
paid.
By order of the Board:
RICHARD T. WHITE. JR.. President
BERRY E. CLARK. Clerk.
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