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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18
CITIZENS ASSEMBLE TO EXPRESS
 LOYALTY TO PRES. WILSON

q wish that our president could see this splendid gathering here to- night" thus spoke the Hon. Judge J. R. Tucker last night to a hall thronged with people who had come --as loya: Americans--in answer to the call for mass meeting of citi. aens.
 It was glorious meeting-one which will live in the minds of thoso who We're present for many a day. I: was a gathering that Nome should be proud of. It voiced the sentiments of the people and spelled America the whole way through.
 If there was a man in that audience who was in doubt as to where he should stand in this great matter which fills the heart and mind of the nation, h1s doubt-like the stars of the morning-faded away before the great sun of patriotism which arose to throw it's light of liberty and jus- tice on world full of sorrow.
 Judge c. J. Lomen, who presided at the meeting. gave a straight talk on events which lead up to the declara- ton of war with Germany. He spoke or the calmness and enduring patience or the president at the various out rages perpetrated by Germany and the later inevitable result War. Tt Is a war of autocracy and democracy and democracy Is bound to win"
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The following telegram was sent to President Wilson by the chairman of the mass meeting which was held at A. E. hall last night, it speaks for itself:
 To the President of the United States,
 Washington, D. C.:
 At our mass meeting last night the following resolutions was unanimous ly adopted Resolved that tho people of Nome, Alaska, citizens of the Uni ted States, in mass meeting assem- bled express to the president of the United States their profound appre- citation of his untring efforts to keep this nation from being embroiled in international strife; and now that a state of war exists between our coun- try and Germany we further wish to convey to OUT president the firm hn- tention of all our citizens to accord to him the most loyal support in the conduct of this war"
 q. J. LOMEN, Chairman.
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The Hon. J. R. Tucker made the address of the evening. It would be nothing short of a sacrilege to at tempt to put it on paper from just the mind words one would carry away. It is regretable that it was not taken down by a stenographer for the in- spration of future generations-pos- sibly for the best-as cold type cannot portray the sponeaneous inspiration of patriotism, the tense sympathy of the audience, the occasion as it was; q real demonstr9 tian of American pa- triotism aroused ny master touch
 The other speakers who addressed the meeting were Mrs. F. B. Darling, Duncan Macdonald, Mayor Moller Tom Gaffney, pr. Mustard and District Attorney Saxton.
 Proudly waving flags and singing patriotic airs fifty little children con- tributed their best to the meeting "iiSo "ouieu IeHnitnH WIS III cnarge. William Mcclure WIS called on the stage and read James Rodman Drake's American flag" whilst Clifford Dea- kin's rendering of Don't bite the hand that's feeding you" brought down the house. He was accompanied by Mrs H. Burgh.
 The singing of Amercia by the audience brought the most remarka- ble and enthusiastic meeting ever held in Nome to a close.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18
International News Service.

International News Service.
 WASHlNGTON, April k Ths af- rernoon the name Of the French commission were made public by the French embassy here. They include the following prominent men of the French republic: Former Premier Niviani, Marshal Joffre, Vlce Admiral Ghochepret, dean of the navy, Marquis de Chambrun, member of the chamber of deputies, Mons Simon. minister of finance, and the staff of Marshal Jof- ire.
 Arrangements have been made to guard the members of the foreign commissions assembling here. Scores of secret service mon have been de- tailed to attend the various members during all their movements.
 A request to head off public dem onstrations on their arrival has been
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18
DREAM TONIGHT WHO PAYS"

When Justice Sleeps" splendid photoproductiop in two parts viii ne shown tonight, Miss Ruth Roland is the principal with a select and star cast of players supporting her, it is the most vivid realistic and startling effective serial picture shows this win ter, Miss Roland is not only a great artist, but she enjoys the reputation of being one of the most versatile of present day American actrcsse. A big show. Admission 25c.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18
international News Service.

BOSTON. April 1S.-That naval engagement is taking place due north of Provincetown is evident from tele- graphic reports which state that heavy firing is heard m that direction and still continues.
 The first reports came in from Race Point coast guard station, next from Peaked Hill Bar Station, next by High Head station al. of which report heavy firing off the extreme point Of Cape Cod.
 There was a mll m the fighting which was again resumed at 10:45 this time it was heavier and at II o'clock today it was continuous.
 Considerable excitement prevails here; the Charlestown navy yard show great activity and several fast cruisers were getting up steam ready to investigate and probably go into action. Captain Rush of the navy yards kept his wirelss busy but re-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18
SWEETEST YACHTS IN WORLD
 TURNED OVER TO GOVT
International News Service.

International News Service.
 NEW YORK, April 1S.-Long island sound today is dotted with the speedy craft that has been put into commits sion as submarine searchers.
 All members of thS New York Yacht Club and number of other wealthy men here who own sea going motor launches have turned these boats over to the government to be used in coast protection.
 Some of these are the fastest boats in the world, and each day now wit. nesses a number of them starting out ) their assigned posts of duty. When 'e news reached here today of the
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naval engagement mar Cape Cod, a number of these started down the sound,
 This resulted in some of the pret- tiest races ever witnessed along that ody of water.
 hose who live along the shores ere given a treat that will long re- main in their memories.
 Both here and in Boston, it is claimed that there are enough of these craft to most effectualy guard those cities, against the approach of
 kind of German boat, that would make an attempt to reach these har- bors.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18

Information has been received by the yacht club here, that every yacht club on the Atlantic will follow their lead
 If this is done It will provide the government with thousands of such boats, with which to virtually comb the sea In the nelghborhood of our chief ports.
 These boats are all being renamed by government officials, as fast as they are placed m commission. Tn most cases the owners provide tho crews, and cover all the expenses while boats and crews remain doing government duty.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18
FRENCH EMBASSY GIVES
 NAMES or COMMISSION

made to the people by the president who considers with great gravity the seriousness ot sach q mission.
 The afrNsI al The commission from France k expected tomorrow. Owing to :he h."ss2e. If the German sub marine boats in the ncighborhood of New York guard of honor of sey. eral battle cruisers are in readiness to proceed 10 meet the snip conveying the delegation.
 Extraordinary precautions are being taken both on and and water to guard the various members of the commits sion from the attacks of fanatics or German gents. Fhis commission vii! drclda as to the future of Europe.
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HOUSE DOES NOT FAVOR C0NSCR|PTl0N BILL
ALLIES CAN NOW
 RECRUIT IN J. s.

These foregn-born men would of course prefer 10 enter the ranks, in the armies of their own countries. and this will now be made easy for them, as they Wie be able to enlist here Being aware of this posslbili- ty, has kept them from joining the United States army, as it is known that thousands were ready to do.
 Within the next few weeks it is ex- peetcd that the recruiting will begin
 You should keep posted on the war and inte> national and local news of the day by subscribing Cor the Nome Daily Nugget. $2.OO per month.
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International News Service.

LONDON. April 1S.-Omcial dis patches here state that the total mum Der of prisoners captured by the al- lcd forces in the last two days fight Ing exceed thirty thousand. Full re- ports from the French section of the line are not yet 10 hand.
 On the front between Rheims and Soissons the French forces have oc- cupied the positions captured from the Germans and have moved their
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18
BERLIN ADMITS FRENCH GAIN; HAS TAKEN
 MANY PRISONERS
International News Service.

BERLIN. Apri. 1S.-That the French have made considerable gains along d twelve mile front is admitted here today. There has been consid- erablc losses oa both sides and over three thousand French prisoners have been taken since April g.
 The gains were made in the area between SCoissons and Rheims. Re- endorsements have been sent into this section and it is expected that the ground lost wil be retakcn
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18
GERMANS RECAPTURED
 1000 YARDS TRENCHES

heavier artillery into position.
 Last night the Germans launched q small counter attack on the extreme
 rth end of the French unc where tt was broken yesterday and sue ceded ia recapuuing over thousand yarCs of trenches.
 The German artillery have gotten their guns into action and during last night enlisted tho newly occupied posi- lions of the French effectively.
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international News Service.

international News Service.
 WASHINGTON, April 18.-The sen ''te late this afternoon passed unani- mously the Culbertson bill, legalizing recruiting hy the allies m the United States.
 This action will be quickly followed by the sending of recruiting officers here to open up stations all over the country.
 It is evident, now that the United States has entered the war, that hun dreds of thousands of English, French and Russians who heretofore have been lukewarm are now imhued with the spirit of patriotism.
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internationai News Service.
 WASHINGTON, April 1S.-Very much to the displeasure of President Wilson the selective conscription bill continues to me-. with strong op- position. The president is leaving nothing Il ,donc that will be off as- sistancs in the forcing through of this bill.
 The word was passed to him that today the mih.ary affairs committee of the house voted against this se-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The military affairs committee of the sen ate today recommended that passage of Zee sel (, rScript,cn bill as aslsn ] by T Q army general staff, contention than any other pertaining to the war
 There is a possibility that the sen-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18

ate hoy vote favorably, but it is Iumorod, that there will surely he an clement of strength shown by the op- position, before any final action will be reached.
 Those in favor of the measure will try to rush it through on the plea of pressure of more important business. But indications are, that it is sure to bring such long discussions that much delay vii! be occasioned.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The heavy firing reported off Boston has eagerly awaiting details as to the naval engagement
 The navy officials express the opin- lon that some of the patrol boats have
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18

All kinis of sleigh and ski wood on sale at Ross mill and shop. Also building and mining timber.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18
MILITARY COMMITTEE OF HOUSE
 AGAINST C0NSCR|PT|ON BILL

army, and stand twelve to eight in favor of voluntary enlstments.
 The president will insist that the house reverse the action of it's com mittee.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18

run on to a German submarine and that their firing alarmed some of the scout cruisers who have taken up the chase.
 Since the attack on the United states torpedo destroyer Smith yes terday many scout cruisers. destroy CTS and submarine chasers have been on the hunt for the German U boat and it is expected that some of these boats have run on to her and are keep ing up the chase.
 several aviators called at the capi- tol this morning and offered their services and that of their aeroplanes to investigate the matter but their offers were refused by the authorities wh, are hourly Hn.tinng reports from .he SC, ne of action.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18
NAVAL ENGAcEmEnT IS NOW
 TAKING PLACE OFF CAPE COD
 AUTHORITIES ARE ALL TAT SEA"

fuses to divulge what is taking place out at sea.
 Il is supposed that several of the Eight cruisers have encountered Ger man submarines and are in chase, for the direction of the reports would lead to believe that a running fight is talk ing place, the ships engaged travelling 70 the north
 The navy department have notified all shipping along the coast that a naval engagement is going on in the vicinity of Cape Cod. and to put into the nearest port until further in- structions are issued by the govern ment.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18

Office and Residence of J. F. McAI. lister. treighter and transfer, Elite Baths. Phone Red 157.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18

Wh.;riN;;. s-'E, April 1s. It is eum.red hog :tai d tase of supplies and a complete submarine floating dock exists along the rocky coast of
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-18

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c. J. LOMEN, Chairman
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07

| ings and putty for French grey are also
most effective with brilliant hued de,
signs outlined in black. While all over
designs are most practical for slip GOV
err use set patterns of baskets of flow
ers, urn shaped vases, flower filed, or
cages filled with birds work up mos.
artisticallq.
In England where no easy chair s
without its flounce trimmed, gayly
figured slip they often leave them on
all the year round Now that our slip
covers have become such works of art,
such things of beauty and such perfect
fits. we are going to be loathe to pull
them off in the winter time ourselves.
For to summerize the whole subject OF
slip covers they certainly summarize a
whole room.
Soon no one will be able to take his
seat without realizing that There's
many slip twixt the chair and the
hip"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
LEE STREET BOYS HOSTS
AZ PRETTY PROM PARTY.

The Lee street boys complimented a
number of the girls with a delightful
p ON party last evening at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Walker, on Lee
street. Progressive conversation and
dancing furnished delightful diversion
until late hour, when cream and
cake were served.
Those present were Misses Pauline
Eroadhurst, Catherine Broadfield, Eu-
gcnia Collins, Mary Gnosspelius, Mary
Walker, Mary Dudley, Ruth Council,
Clara Glover, Mary Rose Brown, Agnes
Gatewood, Mary Belle Greene, Margaret
Wheatley, Eugenia Warlick, Mardre
Rodgers, Catherine Hamilton and Alice
McNeill; Messrs. Frank Easterlin
George Walker, Henry Walker, Junior
Easterlin, Neal Ray, Henry Clay
George Lumpkin, Bill Ivey, Wakes
Hudson, Eugene Harvey, Luther Wallis
Sam Hooks, Lewis Merritt, Roland
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
GERMAN SEAPLANE ATTACKED
AND SUNK BRITISH STEAMER

LONDON, June when Ger
man seaplane swooped down and dis
charged an aerial torpedo which sank
the 3,000-ton British steamship Gena,
the Boche stole one of the pet ideas
for naval warfare which the British adj
miralty had been treasuring. Over Il
year ago the English aeroplanes were
fitted out with devices for carrying and
discharging torpedoes against enemy
ships, but the Germans beat them to it.
The idea of aeroplanes attacking in this
fashion is extremely practical, British
naval authority declared today. It is
hoped that the Unite States will soon
start offensive movements against Ger
man ships with this means of attack. 4
light gun, loaded with cordite can be
used to fire the torpedo or a special
launching arrangement in the form OF
light basket which throws the tor
pedo and enables it to be aimed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
ATLANTA Z. ID. c. CHAPTER
TO BUY LIBERTY BONDS.

The members of the Atlanta chapter,
United Daughters of the Confederacy
held a meeting Wednesday morning at
the Federal Reserve bank when it was
unanimously voted to display their
+ atriotism BY the purchase Of Liberty
bonds.
Mrs. T. T. Stevens, president of the
chapter, called to the attention of those
present the fact that if four hundred
members of he chapter bought bonds.
and later induced the members of their
families to become purchasers, that the
final result would be very creditable
display of patriotism by the society.
The terms of purchase were outlined,
and it was found that each woman
present could become bondholder at
a trifing outlay. In this way each wo-
man subscriber will feel that she has
done a very substantial "bit" toward
assisting the government in a crisis
and will hardly miss the money r
ranged on such easy payments.
Mrs. w. B. Price-Smith is the chair
man of the committee and all mem
bers of the society may address her at
her residence, 81 Peachtree place, foT
fuller details.
Among those present. and who will
later form a committee to secure the
subscriptions were Mrs. W. S. Cole
man, Mrs. Warren Gambler, Mrs. Rob
ert Blackburn, Miss Cora Brown. Mrs
H. Clifton Chapman, Mrs. Charles Lori
dams, Mrs. Richard Moore, Mrs. Eu'
gene. Wachendorff, Miss Sallie Melone
Mrs. A. C. McHan, Mrs. R. G. Stephens
Mrs. D. C. Wilkerson, Mrs. A. o. Wood
ward, Mrs. Otis Adair, Miss Elizabeth
Mclaughlin, Mrs. Joseph c. Henderson
Mrs. ]. o. Wayne, Miss Nettie Bowen
Mrs. Stafford Seidell. Miss Minnie Mich
OILS, Miss Mary Butt Griffith, Mrs. NJ. D
Webb.-Atlanta Journal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
PEOPLE NEED POLITICAL
EDUCATION IN JAPAN

TOXIC, June THAT the results OF
the recent election which gave ma
jority to the government parties show
the urgent need of the education of the
people in politics is the opinion OF
Yukio Ozaki, Japan's great progressive
who has been laboring for constitution
/ al progress.
In an interview he declared that the
elections convinced him that, under the
present election law in Japan, money
is more powerful than speech, and
that this means that every patriotic
japanese must strive for the revision
of the election law.
Mr.. Ozaki is quoted as charging the
government with resorting to corrupt
practices. He added: 1T is strange
that while our people know well that il
they steal secret maps from the Gen
eral Staff Office and sell them to for
eign agents they are committing SER
ious treachery against their country
they seem not to think it crime if
they sell their votes. Heretofore
shall endeavor to educate our people
in politics, both with my tongue and
pen"
He said that the adoption of uni
versal franchise system would be one
way of saving the country from cor
ruption, yet feared that universal fran
chise would do no more than lower the
price of each vote Mr.. Ozaki voiced
the opinion that the giving of votes to
the educated classes, including gradu-
ates from middle or higher schools, r.
respective of property or tax quailn-
cations. would be one remedy for e&
listing corruption.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
FEW SLACKERS In GEORGIA;
REGISTRATION Is COMPLETE

ATLANTA, Ca, June Reports
from three-fourths of the counties Of
Georgia show that more than 50 per
cent. of the men expected by the gov
eminent placed their names on the mil
itary registration lists last Tuesday
Quite q number of counties regis
tered more men than the government
expected, while others bell below by
very small margins. The total regis
tration for the entire state is not yet
available on account of the fact that
az returns have not come in, but the
average in the counties heard from
shows that Georgia will be we'll around
TIE mark of approximately 275,000 set
for the state by the federal govern
nent
Statehouse officials believe that the
government estimates of the number
Of men who should be counted on in
Georgia were rather liberal, because
they did not take account of the exc
dus of thousands of negroes to the
North in recent months. There are
many counties where the negro popu
lation is much larger than the white
population. These counties, as well as
others having a negro population, have
been very much depleted by the negro
exodus to the North.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
cur fathers, cod! to Thee,
MONTHLY SOCIAL MEETING
NELLIE WORTHY SOCIETY.

The Nellie Worthy Missionary society
Of First Baptist church was pleasant
" entertained this morning at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. W. S. Prather, on
Lee street, Mrs. Charles Hudson. Mrs.
James w. Harris, Jr., Mrs. Lee Hans
ford and Mrs. J. D. Hooks acting host
esses. &s
This beautiful home was, indeed,
charming with quantities of brightly
colored cut flowers and handsome pot
ted plants and most pleasant social
morning was spent, this being the reg
ular monthly social Of the organization
A very tempting repast was served to
the guests, of whom there were about
thirty, at noon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
institutional Charity Discussed.

ATLANTA, Ca, June lis there
not a tendency nowadays to evade per-
scnal responsibility and substitute in
stitutional charity in it's place? This
i teresting and timely question is pro
pounded to Freemasons by Annuity
Messenger" the official organ of the
Nasons' Annuity a benefit order for
Masons only which has its supreme
lodge here, and which has nearly a
million dollars in assets. Because
Freemasons are taught to give individ
ual relief to worthy and distressed
Masons," says the Messenger, land to
those dependent upon them, is this a
logical reason for expecting the inst
tuition to become an msgiving organ
ization? Does a Fremason fulfill his
obligation by voting the funds OF his
ledge as a substitute for The relief he
has promised"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
WILL HAVE A MIMIC AIR
BATTLE IN ATLANTA

ATLANTA, Ca, June IA demon
stration of air fighting, in which two
expert ayiators will go through the
maneuvers and manipulations of a
Frenchman and German engaged in
deadly combat far above the trenches,
is one of the entertainment features
Planned for Woodmen of the World
when they hold their annual conven-
ton of the Sovereign Camp of the order
in this city in July.
1t is planned to have the mimic air
battle staked over Piedmont Park,
where thousands of people can sit on
the grassclad slopes of an amphithe-
alter surrounding the old race course
and watch the fight" while in addition
to these maneuvers there will prob
ably be exhibitions of bomb dropping
and other wartime service performed
by aviators.
The Sovereign Camp of Woodmen
VIII bring forty to fifty thousand Wis
itors to the city and will be the largest
convention ever held here, with the
possible exception of the Imperial
Council of the Mystic Shrine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
"AMERICA."

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y "AMERICA."
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My country, it's of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee l sing.
Land where my fathers died!
Land of the pilgrims pride,
From every mountain side,
Let Freedom ringl
My native country, thee
Land of the noble free
Thy name-I love.
love thy rocks and rills,
Thy woods and tempted hills;
My heart with~rapture thrills,
Like that above!
Let music swell the breeze,
And ring from all the trees,
Sweet freedoms song.
Let mortal tongue awake,
Let all that breathe partake;
Let rocks their silence break
The song prolong.
Our fathers God! to Thee,
Author of liberty,
To Thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright,
With freedoms holy light.
Protect us, by Thy might,
Great God, our King!