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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-19
AMERICAS ANSWER

German newspapers and public
lists are turning loose great slavos of
invecsives and contemptuous quibs
on to Americas effort to put an ar
my into the field. The following
quotations from recent German pa
pers are fairly indicative OF the ma
tional attitude:
Really. those who have seen the
American regular army and know
anything about modern warfare are
reminded Of Falstaff's guards"
The $4,000 aeroplanes with
which the Americans are going to
defeat us still exist in the fertile
minds of that boastful nation"
The participation of America in
tie war is more BLUM than reality
and will probably continue to be so. "
"The New Workers rush to take
cover when they hear the practice
guns of the shore batteries. How will
they behave when the real thing
comes,"
Reading these comments, one is
reminded Of a similar crop which
were emitted when England began
her preparations at the outbreak Of
the war They make interesting
reading:
The new English war minister.
Kitchener, has asked to be given, at
one stroke, half million soldiers.
II this performance fails to impress
the Russians and French, nothing
else will. Why only half million.
Why not a million? Every child in
Germany knows that this new Eng
lish law is one Of the greatest swim.
dies Of the Twentieth century"
Germany will be enchanted when
this half million advances against
us. We will put some old military
man, so decrepit that he can Hardly
sit his horse. in command OF the
squadron OF semi-invalids, and he
will soon capture all those English
and turn them over to some Bar
mum to be shown at fairs as the lat.
est wonder OF the world"
The reply of England was empha.
tic. The total number of British
volunteers at the close of Lord Der.
by's recruiting campaign was 2.S29..
1853 In July of this year. Lloyd
George, speaking in Paris said BE
tween 5000, 900 and $500, 900 men
have been raised for the British
army in Great Britain, between
100000 and 100000 are, in the
fleet. about 100000 more have
come to US from the colonies
How about Americas reply to the
more recent Teutonic vituperation? ?
We have made a good start. Here
are a few things accomplished:
Ten million men have registered
as raw material from which to make
an army.
The regular army has been treb-
led and the volunteer militia more
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-19
KERRY

Rev. w. V. Morris, the new min
lister for this charge held services on
Sunday afternoon. Those who at
tended the services were well pleas
ed and speak for a better audience
at the next regular meeting. which
occurs in two weeks.
A report is circulated that c. j.
Howard and Mrs. Hattie Floyd were
married at Grants Pass on Wednes-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-19

Engraved calling cards--l00 cards
and plate. in script. $3.50; II plate
is furnished. 100 cards for 81.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-19

yesscls In the last few months seems
to bsar out Smiths theory, shippins
men believe.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-19
OREGON WEATHER

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29

MOSCOW, August 29.-General Alex
ief, former commander-in n-chief of the
Russian armies, speaking before the
national conference in session here to-
day. drew contrast between the old
regime, when the army was poorly
equipped, but possessed of a strong
warlike spirit, and the present army
well supplied. but completely paralyz-
ed by ill-appled doctrines. He said
the army is now split into two groups
officers and soldiers, and maintained
that all respect for the authority OF
the officers disappeared after publica
ton of the provisional government:
declaration as to the rights of enlisted
soldiers. He then told of one instance
coming within his own observation
where a force of twenty-ei2ht commits
stoned officers, twenty non-cOmmis-
stoned officers and two soldiers march
ed bravely to their death while hun
dreds of soldiers looked cOldly on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
AMEHICUS MOTOR CLUB
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

The Americus Motor club held its
first meeting yesterday afternoon in
the offices of the Americus and Sum
ter County Chamber of Commerce, al
which time the officers were elected
and application made to the state as
sociation for charter
The officers are President, Frank
Sheffield; vice president, C. C. Hawk
ms; secretary-treasurer C. H. Burke:
director to state association, G. R. Ell
lis
The Americus Motor club will be af-
filiated with the Georgia State Auto
mobile association and also with the
American Automobile association The
membership of the local club is rep
resentative of the automobile enthus-
lasts of this section and the roll con
tains the names of many of the best
known business men of the county
Active work in securing additional
members will be continued, although
W. G. Kean, who organized the club
here, will transfer his activities to AL
bany
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
TRANSPORTATION
IN RUSSIA MAY
STOP ALTOGETHER

MOSCOW, August 29-At the third
sitting of the national conference here
today, railway Representatives told
the delegates that Russias transpor-
tation system is now utterly disorgan-
lied, and that unless these conditions
are improved the railways will cease
to operate trains altogether by No,
vember.
In telling of demoralized conditions
existing, the railway representatives
sounded a note of warning to the
nation, saying the consequences of to-
tai interruption of transportation
would be terrible both at home and at
the front The army, they said, might
turn upon the country and commit
assaults, in the event it becomes inn
possible to longer deliver commissary
supplies and the men feel the pinch OF
hunger,
Extreme demands advanced by
the railroad workers, the granting of
which is utterly impossible" said one
o. the speakers, is largely responsible
for the existing state of disorganiza-
tion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
AGREE To BOOST
WAR PROFITS TAX

WASHINGTON, d. c., August %
The senate finance committee today
decide to accept amendments to the
pending war revenue bill placing war
lrofits taxes at 33 per cent in place
Of the present provision OF 26 per cent.
fixed by the committee The commit
tee decided to accept this increase in
order to meet the radical movement in
favor of greater taxation of war prof
its.
War profits taxes under the new
agreement, probably, will yield one
third of the total revenue derived as a
result of passa2e of the bill,
Senator Shields, speaking upon the
proposal to increase postal rates on
second class matter argued that pc
rlodicals are causing the postal deficit,
and said he is satisfied that the news
papers enjoying second class privil-
eyes, are paying fully in services TO
the government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
No STUDENT OFFICERS TO
TRAIN AT FORT MCPHERSON

ATLANTA. Ga, August 29-There
will be no transfer of student officers
from Fort Oglethorpe, near Chatta-
nooga, to Fort Mcpherson, near At
lanta. for the second officers training
camp. as hoped for by Atlanta friends
Of men in the second camp, and by
Atlanta civic organizations which have
undertaken to bring about the trans
fer.
Shortly after the governments decis-
ion to send the student officers of the
states of Georgia, Alabama and Flor
ida to Fort Oglethorpe for the second
training camp, instead OF to Fort Nc
Pherson, where the first training camp
was held for these three states, it was
learned in Atlanta that there would
probably be an overflow of 1900 or
more officers at Fort Oglethorpe, due
40 the lack of housing facilities.
Immediately an effort was made to
secure a transfer OF Overflow men "
Fort Mcpherson. with the idea that the
500 would just about correspond to
the number from Georgia, Alabama
and Florida. 1t has been learned,
however, that the war department
plans to make Fort Mcpherson base
hospital, and will not send any student
officers there
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
RUSSIAN TROOPS
STILL REFUSING
To FACE ENEMY

NEW YORK, August 81 Compiled
by the Associated Press from Euro
pean cables during the day)-Petro-
grad reports more defections among
Russian troops, saying that a divis
ion which abandoned its position be-
fore Folkshani yesterday fed in such
disorder that the Teutons continued to
advance all day on the southern Ru-
manian front.
The British in the west are appar-
emily strengthening their lines by 10
cal operations along the Belgian front.
Todays London statement says certain
strong points southeast of Langemarck
where the enemy continued partly
holding out, Immediately in front of
the new line, were cleared up today,
with trench raids reported at other
points on the line.
Paris reports violent artillery fight
ing on the Verdun and Aisne fronts,
but does not mention important infan-
try actions in either region.
The Italians have reached the power
full Austrian defensive positions on the
Bainsizza plateau and are attacking
there today. Gains beyond Gorilla are
reported by the Rome war office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
MILL MEN TEST
CHILD LABOR LAW

GREENSBORO, n. c., August %
Hearing of injunction proceedings e.
signed to test the constitutionality of
the federal child labor law, which be-
comes effective September list. began
here today. The Importance of the
suit is indicated by the imposing ar
ray of counsel representing the De-
partment of Justice, the National Child
Labor committee and cotton mill own
ers, who employ thousands of child
rem in the operation of their mills.
The petition upon which today's hear
ing is based asks the court to enjoin
certain mill owners from discharging
two young boys alleged to be affected
by the new law, the constitutionality
of which is attacked in the petition
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
POPE'S PEACE PLAN IS
REJECTED BY WILSON

be courteous but firm declination
had been generally believed, so that
in this respect at least his communica-
ton will cause no surprise. The fea-
ture that is certain to fix public at
tention is the cold determination not
even to permit the subject of peace ne
gotiations to be broached so long as
the evil and dominating forces of au-
tocracy and militarism control the
Central Powers. 1t is not even neces-
sary to read between the lines of
the presidents response to see clearly
apparent his infexible purpose.
For this reason the president was
not to be led into any discussion of
the peace conditions detailed by Pope
Benedict, though that field was made
alluring by the Pontiffs adoption of
some of the proposals laid down by
President Wilson himself in early ut
terances. On the other hand there was
no effort to evade responsibility for
an expression of view as to the basis
of sound and enduring peace, for the
presidents response in its concluding
paragraphs restates the purposes for
which the United States entered the
great war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
TO POSTPONE WORK
ON WATER SUPPLY

At the regular meeting of the City
Council held last night it was def
nitely decided to postpone making the
proposed improvements in the water
works department until spring. 1t was
planned to increase the water supply
of the city by the installation of new
valves in the artesian wells at the
pumping station and to construct a
new 100000 gallon reservoir. The
present water supply, according to
City Engineer ]. B. Ansley, is suffi-
cient to serve the patrons in this city
and to provide water for lighting fire
not more than hours. If the fire were
to last longer than hours, the water
supply would fail
The aldermen, after discussing the
proposed improvements, decided to
postpone the construction until next
spring on account of the pressing fl
nancial obligations that must be met
within a short time.
officer w. w Rigsby who has been
making a sanitary inspection of the
city. reported that weeds and high
grass are a menace in several sec
tions of Americus. and that it is diff
cult in some instances to secure the
cooperation of property owners. He
was instructed TO make cases against
such property owners as refused tc
comply with the sanitary ordinances
The water and sewerage committee
was given power to act in remedyins
the insanitary conditions caused by the
open ditch beteen Lee and Jackson
streets near the Seaboard Air Line
railroad. 1t is proposed to either put
in a tile sewer or concrete the bottom
OF the ditch.
An ordinance making it compulsory
on all dealers in ice cream and soft
drinks to steriIize all spoons, glasses
and dishes before serving customers
Uassed it's first reading.
1t was brought to the attention OF
the council that there are now on the
CITY books $1O.512.02 of uncollected
taxes for the years 1912, 1913, 1914 and
1915. The finance committee was in
structed to investigate these back tax
claims and to charge off all those un-
collectible.
The city attorney was instructed to
preuare an answer to the petition OF
the Seaboard Air Line railroad be-
fore the State Railroad commission, TO
discontinue trains Nos. 13 and IA and
trains Nos. Is and 16, serving this
city.
The city council will make no pro-
test on the discontinuance of trains
IS and IA, which are the trains arriv-
ing at 11:30 p. m. and departing at 2:30
a. m. daily. but will oppose the dis
continuance of trains 10 and 16, the
"shoo-fy" service west of this city. The
hearing is to be held before the State
Railroad commission on September IL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
.BLOODEO DUROCS s
BRING HIGH PRICE

The Duroc-Jersey hog sale at the
Aries plantation today is one of the
most remarkable events of its kind
ever staged in Georgia, breeders and
farmers from all over this section, and
in fact, from several adjoining states,
being in attendance.
Manager w. T Calhoun offered
about 100 thoroughbred Durocs, all
registered and of the best strains The
sale began at 1890 o'clock and the
animals were offered at public auc-
ton, F. G. Hengst and H. G. Ingleheart
being in charge of this phase of the
operations.
More than 500 persons crowded into
the biz pavilion when the sale began
and bidding was extremely active A
barbecue lunch was served before the
sale.
Cne huge thoroughbred boar was
sold for $3.50, while other specimens of
the breed brought excellent prices.
The sale is still in progress as the
Times Recorder goes to press.
On July 10Th the largest sale of
blooded Hampshire hogs ever held in
this state was staged at the Aries
plantation. the average price paid at
this sale being $1tO, while the highest
figure was 1925.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
NJ CHAEL|S AGAIN
UNDER HOT FIRE

COPENHAGEN, August 29.-Attacks
on the Germna chancellor continue,
the latest of these being contained in
Prof. Delbrueck's inquiry in the Rus
sian yearbook, that is Chancellor Mi
chaelis really accepts the reichstag's
peace resolution as the basis of his
peace policy, why doesn't he answer
former British Premier Asquith's ques-
ton in the house of commons, if
Germany is ready to evacuate and re-
store Belgium? Neither the German
nation nor the world knows what Mi
chaelis' policy is, declares Prof. Del
brueck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
DISTRICT BOARD
NOW PASSING ON
SUMTER CLAIMS

| The district exemption board at Ma
con for the southern district of Geor-
gia, has begun the consideration OF
the claims placed before it from Sum
ter county, either by direct process, as
in claims for exemption based on in
dustrial grounds or appeals from de
cisions of the local board.
The Sumter county claims were TAX
en- up yesterday afternoon and consid-
cradle progress made before adjourn
ment. The board is again busy on
claims from this county at today s
session.
The following men from this county
were certified as drafted into the ma
tional army at the close of yesterdays
session:
John Ingram, R. F. D., Americus.
Lucius Thomas, DeSoto.
Adolphus Tullis, Plains.
John w Westbrook, 5l2 Rees Park
Americus.
Gilbert j. Sheffield Leslie.
Lynn d. Mashburn, Route c,
Americus.
Jesse Will Luke, Forrest street
Americus.
Henry T. Ansley, Americus.
Buck Scrutchins. 21q Coker street
Americus.
Shad Dowdell, Leslie.
Walker G. Carter, Cobb.
Nottingham Law, Route D. Ameri,
Gus.
Clarence H. Williams, Smithville.
Homer Crumbley, Route /, Americus
Albert Butler, Americus.
Lucius Allen, Hudson Alley Ameri-
Gus,
Gay Kemp, Route --, Americus.
Phillip c. Wise, Plains.
James Emmett Denham, 113 Prince
street.
Eugene Bennett, 81 Hampton street,
Amerieus.
Richard Jackson, Leslie.
Cato Jones. Cobb.
Nathan Green, r. F. D., Americus.
Charlie c. Clements. r. f D., Amer
icus.
Robert Spivey Route 2, Leslie.
Lem Berryhill, Route ?, Leslie.
cage Hammonds, 81 Hampton
euect Americus.
Eddie L. Wig ms, Mccoy street,
Ameficus
Pleas Council, Leslie
John II. Brown, Americus.
James Mercer Route A, Leslie
Sy Brown, Leslie.
H. w. Tullis, Plains.
Ed I.anier Leslie.
Robert Carr 4, Oak street Ameri-
Gus
Jesse Clements, Route i. Americas
Gene Black, Route c, Americus.
viii Dean, Route A, Americus
Simon Guilford, Route 2, Leslie.
Lucius Deal, 210 Hampton street
Americus
John Lucas. Leslie.
Luke Hardy, Jr., Smithville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
.AMERICUS BOY HOME ON
FURL0uGH FROM ANNAPOLIS

Leonard G. Parker, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. c. Parker, of this city, is
home on a months furlough from the
United States Naval Academy at An
napclis. He will graduate from the
institution next June and will receive
his commission as an officer in the
United states navy at that time, being
member of the class that is to be
commissioned one year ahead of time
on account of the urgent need of young
officers in the sea fighting forces of the
nation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
WANT RECEIVERSAIP
FOR ROYAL ARCANUM

BOSTON, Mass, August 29.-Receiv
ership proceedings against the Royal
Arcanum, a fraternal insurance socie-
t. doing business in many states, were
brought by two New Hampshire citi-
zens today The petition alleges the
society's funds are being seriously inn
paired by doubtful investments and the
loss of membership. Like proceedings
brought recently were dismissed be-
fore a hearing because of lack of jur-
isdiction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
Umseating of Wilhelm Indicated.

WASHINGTON. D. c., August %
President Wilson'S note rejecting Pope
Benedicts peace proposals is regarded
here as finally settling the question of
dealing with the present German rul-
crs, making clear to the world that
in his opinion a lasting peace can be
negotiated only on a complete under
standing with the German people, and
not on unstable guarantees given by
the existing government in that couu-
try.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
J.. B. HUDSON SUFFERS
APOPLECTIC ATTACK

J. B. Hudson, one of the best known
attorneys Of this city. lies critically i'll
at his home on Rees Park, as the re-
suit of an apoplectic stroke, which he
suffered late yesterday afternoon. His
condition is so serious that the at
tending physictfs have almost given
up hope of sa1-sea. his life.
He has been eRAte ill for the past
10 days but yesterday afternoon he
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
To Print Reply in Record.

WASHINGTON, D. c., August %
In moving that President Wilson'S re-
ply to Pope Benedict's peace proposals
be printed in the Congressional Record
today, Senator Brady said that while
the reply rejects the proposals it
points the way to other nations to
reach peace in fair and honorable
manner"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
Russia Not To Be Republic.

MOSCOW. August 29.-The state
ment Of Prince Kuropatkin before the
national conference today that Russia
is rot to be proclaimed federative re
public brought forth a continuous oya-
tion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
LEROY MURRAY NOW
LOCATED IN ATLANTA

Friends of Leroy Murray are inter
ested in knowing that he has recently
accepted a position in the capital city
with the Rexall Company. Friends
and acquaintances wish him success
in his new work in Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29

was stricken with apopleXy and has
been in an unconscious condition since
that time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29
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WEATHER FORECAST.

\ PARTLY CLOUDY TONIGHT
. PROBABLY SHOWERS AND
= THUNDERSTORMS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-29

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY Y paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-28

ments committee yesterday that the
penny lunches are not penny lunches.
I'VE talk of the penny lunch,
whereas it may cost the board as
much as Is cents" he said
Vice Pres. Eckhart claimed that
some Of the pupils buy more than a
penny's worth. Mrs. VOsbrink, a de-
fender of penny lunches, answered
that only those with big appetites
buy more.
The auditor showed for the last
year an appropriation of $4,000,
none of which is Offset by lunchrOom
receipts. The committee approved
an increase in pay for lunchroom at
tendants.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-28

LA TOILETTE DEFENDS STAND
AGAINST ARMlNG SHIPS
Washington, March 28.-With the
suggestion that the United States
call a conference of neutral nations
to enforce the rights of neutrals,
Senator LaFOllette, leader of the
twelve 'wiIfuI men" who blocked the
armed neutrality bill, vigorously de-
tends his position in this weeks issue
of his magazine, declaring the bill
means war.
LaFouette denies he filibhsteEed
against the bill. He says he did all
in his power to defeat the measure
insofar as permitted by the tyran-
meal action of a majority" which re-
sorted to "a peTVersiOn of the rules
to prevent speaking against the bill
By virtually placing American
guns and gunneTs under British adj
miralty orders, the bill means war,
he asserted.
''The president made it clear that
he wanted to be left alone to eXer-
else extraordinary and autocratiC
powers affecting the destinies Of the
country and the world until Decem-
Der, the time for assembling the new
congress" La Toilette declares.
1T was the evil system of one man
power and secret diplomacy that
plunged the hapless people Of Europe
into war"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-28
MERELY COMMENT

John Bec<with treated Chas. Erb-
stein as a conductor would treat a
passenger and a transfer.
Told him where to get off and then
punched him.
With that fizzIed traction-grab in
mind, some of our dearly beloved
aldermen line up well as Fishermen.
And the public was slated to be
the fish
Now that the garbage men are out
on strike, the city refuse cans should
give the stockyards a merry run for
aroma honors.
Did you see the Dapper First regi-
ment on parade in the loop Tuesday?
And didn't it make sort of a chill
of patriotism play tag up and down
your spinal column?
Why not organize a company of
newspaper sluggers to fight for our
country in case war is actually de-
claTed?
But would they really be game to
fight, out in the open?
Let's all take a slant at our DecIa-
ration Of independence for a change.
Notice how the women folks have
responded to the U. S. call for vol
unteers, Bill? You've got to hand it
to them" well, I've been handing
it to my wife every Saturday night
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