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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
MOORE PREACHED
ON AMUsEMENTs'


The Christian and His Amuse-
ments," was the subject of Rev. Ar
thur Moore's sermon last night, and a
large congregation was on hand to
hear what the evangelist had to say
about the amusement question.
In the course of his remarks, Mr..
Moore said: IF any of you have an
idea that l think that Christian
should not have any pleasure, you are
mistaken. l believe that God created
a hunger in every man and woman
for wholesome amusement. / have no
patience with this long-faced. sour.
looking Christianity. But on the other
hand, amusements should be recreative
and not dissipative. Take the dance,
fol instance. Many of you say you do
il for exercise That is foolish. Who
ever heard of man or woman TAX
ing exercise between the hours of ten
at night and four in the morning.
Splitting wood or sweeping the house
out would give you more healthful ex-
ercise. Take a man who dances all
night; he sure feels like getting to
the store couple of hours ahead of
time in the morning, doesn't he? No,
he does not, he crawls out of bed about
fifteen minutes before the time he
should be at the Office, and feels all
tired out, and for the day is practically
useless to his employer. Women who
attend dances never get Up in the
morning, but lie and sleep when they
Should be up. cooking the buscuits."
Dwelling on the dance further, the
evangelist said: THE whole thing is
wrong. Ten years ago not a man in
Americus would allow the dance to
take place that today is allowed by the
best society,"" Mr. Moore read whole
sale condemnation of the dance from
ali the leading preachers of various de-
nominations throughout the country.
He gave a striking illustration of a
woman getting on her knees just before
going to the dance, and thanking the
Lord that she was able to go, thanked
Him for the gown she was wearing,
even if there was not a great deal of
it, and in every way thanked the Lord
for the privilege of being able to at
tend these things you people know
frat is crazy and that no woman could
10 from her knees to the dance, and
still you will stand up and say that it
is all right"
Later the speaker paid his respects
to cards, and stated that even If the
cards only had made one gambler that
was enough to make Christian people
stop playing with the things. Many
of you think that / give it to the wo-
men too much" said Mr. Moore. But
il you women will insist on certain
things, why the men will be only too
glad to hold your standard up
At the close of the service hundreds
pledged themselves to eschew world
liness, and try to be the right kind OF
Christians. This was one of the
strongest sermons that Mr. Moore has
yet given.
Tonight services will be at 7:45.
There will be no services on tomorrow.
but Sunday will be big day, an
nouncements to be made later.
This morning Mr.. Stapieton and Mr..
Kidder paid their last visit to the
school and entertained the pupils for
about thirty minutes
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
PLANS MADE FOR
REGISTRATION IN
SUMTER COUNTY

gDetailed plans of organization are
Icing rapidly consummated for carry
irg out the military registration of the
male citizens of Sumter county who
are included in the provisions of the
universal service measure now await
ing the signature of President Wilson.
Sheriff Lucius Harvey has received
instructions and suggestions from Adjt.
Gen. Van Holt Nash as to the methods
to be employed in making the regis
tration and this morning meeting of
the Sumter county board of registra-
tion was held at the courthouse for the
purpose of settling upon definite plans.
Sheriff Harvey was elected chairman
OF the board and Clerk H. E. Allen.
secretary, the other members being
T. l.. Summers. John A. Cobb. S. r.
Heys, John A. Fort, Zach Childers, r.
L, Maynard, Drs. r. e. and f. L. Cato.
All male citizens between the ages
Of 81 and 81 are required, under the
terms of the new law, to register their
names, the exact date for this general
registration, not having been named as
yet, although announcement will be
made by President Wilson within few
days
1t must be understood Jnat the regis
tration is entirely distinct from the
actual draft and that after every man
within the age limit has registered,
exemptions will be considered at the
time the military draft is made.
Only one day will be allowed by the
government for registration and COM
plete organizations must be perfected
in order to secure every name. 1t is
Expected that officers and citizens will
volunteer their services in making thc
Registration.
The registration board this morning
appointed one citizen in each militia
district of the county to act as chair
man of the registration board for that
district. The various chairmen are ex-
pected to appoint as many assistants as
necessary to complete the work as re-
quired.
The T5sistI alton Jaw must De COM
piled with by every male citizen within
the above age limit, whether white or
black, married or single, crippled or
physically whole, with or without de-
pendents, or any other Circumstance
which might be construed to constitute
an exemption.
The following district chairman have
been named to serve; j. @. Jones, Les
lie, for 18th district; G, Mum, Hunt
ington. for Old 18th; w. A. Webb, Sum-
ter, for New 10th; John f. Nicholson
for 18th; j. l. Hitler, Plains, for Old
26th; A. W. Buchanan for New Goth.
George p. suber for 2Sth; T. ]. Har-
den, Andersonville, for 29ht
A meeting of the county board OF
registrars. with the chairmen of the
various districts, will be held tomor-
rev morning at 10:30 o'clock at the
courthouse, for the purpose of COM
pleting all details of the organization
which will secure the names of sum
ter county's male citizens within the
age limit on the day of registration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
ALBANY INVITES TENNIS
PLAYERS FROM THIS CITY

An invitation has been received by
Secretary C. c. Bell of the Y NJ. C. A.
from D. A. Redfearn, of Albany, rela-
tive TO the tennis tournament to be
held in that city on June 5, and I.
Mr.. Redfearn desires to have several
representatives from Americus entered
il the tournament, loving cups and va
rious prizs being offered to the win.
ners in the several events.
1t is probable that this city will sen(
a team to compete in the tournament.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
All. S. COMMENCEMENT
ON THURSDAY MORNING

a change has been made in the ar
rangements for the graduating exer-
clses of the Amerieus High school.
The commencement program will be
presented on Thursday morning at 10
O'Clock, at the High school auditorium,
instead of on Thursday night as pre-
viously planned.
Next week is commencement week at
the High school and many interesting
features have been arranged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
Saturday Afternoon

Today the canvass of Americus for
been continued The ladies are anX-
ious to make as fine a record as pos
sible, and are counting on the support
of the citizens. They desire to empha-
size the fact that tickets bought after
the Chautauqua opens do not give them
profit If the people who are going to
attend will buy their tickets before
noon Saturday they will save them
selves fifty cents and will also make it
possible for the ladies to make a profit
for the hospital and playground fund.
| When the ticket sale passes into the
hands fthe Redpath bureau the price
of a season ticket increases to $500.
A great effort is to be made tomor-
row morning. The city officials are CO.
operating. Every time ten season
tickets are sold the fire whistle is to
be blown. So don't run to see the fire
but get your ticket and tell youi
friends why the whistle is blown. The
ladies request that all promises to buy
tickets of some particular party be
Gisregarded and that tickets be purch-
ased of any member of the committee.
Bohemian Orchestra.
AS the Times Recorder goes to press
the big Redpath tent is about half
erected and tomorrow afternoon Chau-
tauqua week will be opened with
concert by the Bohemian orchestra
Many remember Kryl's Band. Some
of his best soloists compose this or
chestra which he has organized.
It is said of this orchestra that it is
one of the very best opening attrac-
tions ever offered by the Redpath. The
program includes a variety of selec-
tions, and closes with some folk music
which always receives much applause.
Xylophone numbers will be feature,
DIR. Martin d. Harden.
In the evening after the prelude by
the Bohemian Orchestra, DR.. Martin
D. Hardin will deliver his stirring pa
triotic address. America and the
World of Tomorrow" Dr. Hardin has
long been a student of world affairs
received part of his education in Scot
land, and has travelled extensively on
the Continent. He began his oratoriai
career while in college, by winning
the Southern intercollegiate Orator
ical Contest held in Columbia, 5. G.
In Chicago he has the name OF being
ore of the leading pulpit orators, and
has scored heavily with the Chautau-
qua. His address grips people and is
the sort of thing people want to hear
at this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
GERMANS START
RUMOR OF TRUCE

LONDON, May 1S.-An Amsterdam
news dispatch late today says it is
rumored at The Hague that truce
is about to be arranged between Rus
sia and the Central Powers, as result
OF recent political changes at Petro-
grad. The rumor is characterized here
as of German origin and without foun
dation in fact.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

greeted the climaxes, indicated the ap
probation by the audience of the meri-
tCrious work of the amateur artists.
This was the fifth annual theatrical
production staged by the students OF
tie Third District A. & Nj. school.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
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) HONDURAS HAS BROKEN
RELATIONS WITH GERMANY

= WASHINGTON, D. c., May IS. =
= The government of Honduras
4 has formally severed diplomatic =
relations with Germany, follow !
. ing the lead of Guatemala.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

; BAPTISTS APPEAL FOR
, NATIONAL PROHIBITION

= NEW ORLEANS. La, May IS. >
The Southern Baptist conven- =
= ton in session here today appeal :
= ed to President Wilson and con- :
y gress to enact absolute national :
prohibition for the period of the :
= war.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
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: BRITISH ARTILLERY
NOW ON ITALIAN FRONT

= LONDON, May 1S.-It is Off 4
: cially announced that British ar 4
= tillery is fighting on the Italian 4
Z front. 4
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18
TOMORROW MARKS
OPEN|NG DAY Of
BIC CHAUTAUQUA
= = 2 2
CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM.

\ \ \ \ \ y y \ = = 4 \
\ CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM. :
Saturday Afternoon =
y 3:15 Community Singing.
\ $3.50 Concert. Bohemian Orches =
\ ira. =
Children's Hour. =
\ Saturday Evening. =
= 500 Community Singing.
\ S:15 Prelude, Bohemian Or :
= chestra.
Lecture, American and the =
= World of Tomorrow" DR.. Martin :
: D. Hardin.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-18

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY Ypaper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-24
AMERICAN AVATORS IN THICK
Of FIGHTING ON vERDUN FRONT

PARIS, Aug 23.-Glorious "airplane
weather" has given tremendous i'm
petus to the activity of aviators on the
western battlefront. The Lafayette
squadron composed OF Americans has
been up necessarily. participating in
the recent offessive at Verdun and
wing with French aviators in the ex-
citing though dangerous new game OF
accompying the infantry at extremely
low attitudes and engaging enemy
souadrilles in machine gun duels.
The work Of this Snd not only has
been effective but 1t has been without
casualties, except for the injury OF
Stephen Bigelow, OF Boston, who had
a narrow escape when a German bull
let crashed through his windshield
splintering glass which grazed him on
both cheeks.
Another squadron composed Of Di-
,dier Mason, OF Los Angeles, CAL;
Dudley L. Hill. Of Peekskul, N. Y;
Robert Soubiran. Of New York; Ray
claflin Bridgman. of Lake Forest. Ill;
and Douglas MacMonagle, San Fran
cisco. Yesterday executed movement
over the new French trenches to pro-
feet the infantry, the Liaison ma
chimes flying SO low that the aYiators
could hear the guns and the explo-
sions Of tho big shells leaving the
French lines.
On returning the Americans de-
scribed the flight as marvellous one
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LaFollette's Radical Income Tax Proposal is
Beaten in the Senate by Decisive Vote, 5S-I
AMERICAN TROOPS GO THROUGH A REAL GAS ATTACK

turned today from the French front.
where they watched the big offensive.
Pershing observed the battle with Pc
tain The Americans were interested
In the German prisoners. many Of whom
spoke English. One expressed wish
to an American captain that he might
spent his captivity in the United States,
because he had wife in brooklyn. All
tho prisoners said they had been told
that there were not more than 500
Aperlcons in France.
Prisoners All Well Fed.
The Americans reported that the pris-
oners taken were In good physical con-
dition and we'll rationed. but that they
Put up a feeble resistance, IS the trc-
mendous artillery preparation took the
;ght out Of them. The French Sas
shells were particularly effective. Gen
eral PerShng sent his personal compli-
ments to the commander Of division
which did some of the most brilliant
fighting Of the day.
The artillery preparation drew un-
bounded praise from the observers. All
commented on the quantity Of French
guns and ammunition AS shown in the
terrific concentration OF fire. Il felt"
said a captain. that was standing un-
der ceiling Of steel. If l had put up
my finger I'm sure l would have
touched a passing she'll"
The American observers were In
many hot places during the fighting.
but no casualties were reported.
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since they could plainly see each
detail OF the raging battle. but also
as an uncomfortable one since they
were constantly passing through the
trajectory Of big shells which made
the air "shaky" and which could be
felt continuously. Weather prospects
are good for the next few days 80 the
members Of the Lafayette squadron
expect a continuation Of the exciting
work.
An expedition with bombing ma
chimes led by Adjutant Willis B.
Haviland. Of Minneapolis, last night
was attacked unsuccessfully by a
German squadron.
Walter S. Rheno, OF Marthas Vine
yard. Mass. who yesterday single
handed shot down German two
seated Albatross, Is one OF the newest
men to join the Lafayette flying corps.
He thus earned his sergeants stripes
and a war cross at the outset Of his
career. It is considered a remarkable
performance for 50 young a pilot to
get the better OF twomauned ma
chine without help.
DR.. Edmond Gros, Of Paris, who was
instrumental in organizing the sue
cessful Lafayette flying corps with
American volunteers. has been aH-
pointed major OF the American army
In the aviation signal corps. He will
give up his practice for the duration
Of the war.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-24
Complete Destruction Of
German Autocracy is
Senator Owens Demand

WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.-In the first
speech on the general subject OF the
war and prospects Of peace delivered
in the senate since the publication OF
Pope Eenedict's peace proposals, Sem
ator Owen of Oklahoma. declared today
that the fact that the pope. with the ap-
proval of Austria and apparently with
the approval Of Germany, proposed
simultaneously and reciprocal dimln-
ution of nrInamcnts." seemed to prom
isc that the Teutonic autocracy WAS
coming to it's senses.
I'VE will help them reach a condi-
tion Of sanity" he added" by multi
plying our war efforts and by co-ordin-
ating every nation in the world In this
struggle against the world domination
of the Teutonic Powers"
The senator spoke In support Of his
joint resolution proposing an interna-
tional government and police to main
tain peace. and competitive armaments
and the ambitions of military dynas-
ties. He said 1t would be madness for
the world to temporize with the Teuton-
ic "cospiracy to destroy the demohcra-
cies Of the world
The destruction Of Prussian militar-
ism may come In one of three ways" he
said. First. by consent Of the military
leaders before physical destrouction
comes; second. by the will Of the Ger
man people before physical ruin
ensues: third. by the physical force Of
the military powers fthe Entente
Allies.
The third means would be more
costly in life to all nations but will be
applied II necessary"
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In the underground vault and had TO be
helped out. faint and trembling.
What's the natter" snid his Off
GERS. Are you afraid7"
Boy went Back Again.
YES. sir" answered the boy frankly.
But want to so back again. he added
quickly. He did, too. And what is moro
he stayed in for an extra period. When
he came out he leaned against fence
and was sick. but he was triumphed'
100. for he had proved to himself that
his second wind md grit was stronger
than the nerves or his stomach.
As the afternoon wore on trip
through tho gas chamber became lark
rather than an adventure. and each
batch before they went In were greeted
with such remarks as Never mind tho
good-byes. Snooty! Pay me that 81 you
owe me before you check or
who invented this gas stuff. any
way" asked fat soldier as he sat In
the sitting gas chamber. putting and
perspiring. The Germans" he was
told. We'll" he painted. I'm going to
give 'em he'll for. this"
Later experiments will he tried with
more deadly gases and exercises Will be
introduced to give the men practice in
holding their breath. If soldier can
learn to do without breathing for so
seconds. even under excitement he Is
reasonably certain Of getting his gas
mask on in time.
a number Of American officers re-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-24
GARFIELD IS NAMED COAL ADMINISTRATOR BY
THE PRESIDENT; HARD COAL PRICES NOW FIXED
WEST VIRGIN|ANS MAY
ATTACK COAL CONTROL
C0NST|TUT|ONAL|TY
Pocahontas Operators Object
to Their Product Being
Placed on 81 Level.

HUNTINGTON. w. Va. Aug. 2S.-
The advisablity OF attacking the con-
stitutionality OF the Lever food control
act. providing for liking Of coal prices
and governmental operation Of coal
mines not acccding TO these prices. Will
be raised at the national meeting OF
coal operators to be held Mt Pittsburgh,
Pa, August 20. WAS the statemeht mere
today of z. Taylor Vinson. general
counsel for the West Virginia Coal AS
sociation. upon his return today. from
Washington.
In advance of the Pittsburgh meet
Ing. which will be attended by coal men
from all parts Of the United States MIR.
Vinson said that he could not attempt
to define what attitude the coal men
would take toward tho prices recently
fixed by the president under the provi-
sions Of the act of congress.
That some West Virginia operators
feel that certain high grade Goals pro-
duced in this state have been discrim-
mated against by being put on the mar
ket at the same price rs inferior coal
produced in other localities. was the at
torney's intimation.
The presidential price fixing mandate
set forth the fact that the prices it es-
tablishcd were subject to change, and
the outcome OF the Pittsburgh confer
cnce may he nm effort to secure an ad-
justmcnt Of these prices.
John II. Holt. Huntington attorney
who was connected with the defense OF
Pocahontus and New river dcfcndents
in the antitrust case In New York. was
called to Washington late today to con-
fer with the Pocahontas operators a
number of whom arc in Washington.
Provisions of tho coal price fixing act
arc being closely studied by coal attor-
ncys. MIR. EinSOn said today
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-24
TEXAS HOUSE VOTES .
IMPEACHMENT OF
STATES GOVERNOR
Action Follows Investigation
Of Charges by Speaker
of the House.

AUSTIN. Texas. Aug. 23.-The- House
committee Of the whole tonight report
ed a recommendation that bill OF i'm
parchment against Governor James E.
Ferguson be presented to tho Senate,
The vote was 81 to So.
Tho House adopted the report Of the
committee Of the whole. S2 to 81.
A committee Of nine was appointed
Immediately to draw up articles Of i'm
peachment and report the articles to
the House as the first business to-
morrow morning.
The action was taken as the result
of the investigation of thirteen charges
filed by Speaker F. o. Fuller against
the governor, alleging illegal acts IN
Office.
Should the articles be signed to-mor-
row, Governor Ferguson would be auto.
matically suspended from office and his
place taken by Lieutenant Governor
William P. Hobby. pending Senate &C
ton.
Much Of the stir which caused the
investigation resulted from the govern
or's attitude. toward the university. He
objected to President r. e. Vinson as
head Of the school and to certain mem
bers Of the faculty. j.:
Other charges against the govern
or were that he failed to pay back to
the State. as promised. funds appro-
priated for incidcntals at the State
mansion; that he violated the banking
laws by taking large loans from the
Temple State Bank for his own benefit;
that he misappropriated State funds TO
pay personal obligations; that Abilene
was incorrectly chosen as tho site for
the West Texas Agricultural and Me-
chanical College. and that he sought
to influence Speaker Fuller by extend
ing him a long time loan.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-24
CREECE'S WHITE BOOK PROVES 1
GERMANY PLOTTED FOR WAR;

PARIS, Aug 23.-Jules Cambon. gen.
eral secretary to the French ministry
OF foreign affairs. in an interview with
the Associated Press took up the queS-
ton OF the White Book. Just published
by the Greek government regarding tho
relations between Germany and Greece
at the outbreak Of the world war, and
while former King Constantine was on
the Hellenic throne. The documents
contained in the White book. Cambon
pointed out. confirmed the revelations
made by James W. Gerard. the former
American Ambassador at Berlin. In his
memoirs recently made public. NJ.
Cambon said:
"The conversations OF officials In tho
Wilhelmstrasse with Mr.. Theotoky.
(former Greek minister to Germany.
and the messages from Emperor Will
lam to King Constantine, provo In an
undentable way tho generalization Of
war from tho beginning Of the month
Of July In 1914