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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
USES CLOCK MORE
THAN 100 YEARS OLD

A few days ago announcement Was
made in one Of the state papers that
an old clock in the possession of a
south Georgia man was considerably
more than half century old, and still
being used
Capt John A Cobb, of this city,
owns a clock that beats this record by
more than 50 years. The timepiece
which was imported from Germany
more than 100 years ago by Zachariah
Lamar, of Milledgeville, the grandfa-
ther of Capt. Cobb is still in daily use
at the Cobb home.
In fact, the same key that was used
by Zachariah Lamar is still used to
wind the old clock, which keeps
perfect time and gives promise of being
on the job for many years to come.
In addition to giving the time of day
the clock shows the day of the month
and indicates the phases of the moon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
STRIKE CALLED
OFF AFTER ALL
NIGHT CONFAR

CHICAGO, July 3O.-A strike of
twenty-five hundred switchmen, affect
ing nineteen railroads was called off at
6 o'clock this morning after an all
night conference on the subject The
strike threatened to delay government
transportation, matter which mater
tally affected the settlement ar
ranged
Contending that they sought only
the establishment of reasonable rules.
regarding employment, promotion and
dismissal of switchmen the strike
leaders asserted that close to 5000
men quit work The railroad mana
gers conference placed the number of
strikers at less than $500 and de-
clared that cause to be inconsistency
by thes trikers on rules which in eff
feet amounted to establishment of a
closed shop against switchmen not
members of the Brotherhood of Rail-
read trainmen
The situation was further complicat-
ed by the Switchmen's Union of Amer
lea, also largely employed on the
nineteen roads in the Chicago district
The members of this union affiliated
with the American Federation of La
Dor, and not with the B. R. r., re-
NAMED at work with few exceptions.
In the eyes of some of those who
watched the progress of the strike il
was regarded as a fight between the
two switchmen's organizations, as well
as a contest with the railroads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
TRAIN HIT AUTO At
GRADE CR0SSIAG C

j. NJ. Hurst, of Pelham, Ca, sus-
tained a fractured left arm and sew
eral serious bruises when the Dodge
car in which he was riding was hit by a
Central of Georgia train at the grade
crossing just north of the Smithville
yard. The accident occurred at a
point where the train was visible from
the road for a distance of more than
100 yards and it is not clear how the
driver of the car failed to notice the
approach of the train.
G. N. Payne, of Pelham, was driving
bringing Mr.. Hurst to Americus. He
escaped with a few bruises. The
southbound train leaving Americus at
500 a m was the one figuring in the
accident and when the occupants OF
the car saw the engine almost upon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
HIKE AND SHAM BATTLE TO
MARK CLOSING OF BIG CAMP


ATLANTA, Ga. July 3O.-A hike
along the route of Sherman's famous
march, and, perhaps, a sham battle
with the officers training corps from
Fort Oglethorpe, is the final piece of
work on the schedule of the training
camp at Fort Mcpherson, which has
now sifted down to the men who will
be recommended for commissions.
The entire camp, accompanied by
cavalry and artillery, will leave At
lanta about August 9Th, and march
from here towards Chattanooga, fol-
lowing the route made famous by Gen
eral Sherman when he cut a swath
through the state and broke the back
lone of the Southern Confederacy.
1t is understood that the men of
the training camp at Fort Oglethorpe
will leave on a march to Atlanta at
the same time, and the two regiments
will meet in roles corresponding to
the Federal and Confederate armies
which fought each other all along the
Western and Atlantic railroad between
Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
SUPPLIES SENT BY
| OCAL CHAP { R

II The local chapter of the American
Red Cross sent off Saturday to the Red
Cross Supply Service in Atlanta, a
box of surgical dressings and supplies.
From there they will be sent where
they are most needed. Each article
sent was made by hand and exactly in
accordance with Red Cross specifica-
tons and this box represents many
hours faithful work on the part Cf
the workers in the surgical dressings
classes. Work on another box will be
begun right away. The box sent COP
tained the following articles;
Gauze Sponges-Sixty dozen in two
sizes.
Gauze Compensatory dozen in
two sizes.
Laparotomy Pads-Two hundred and
seventy-eight in three sizes.
Gauze Eighteen dozen in
three sizes.
Gauze Rolls-One hundred and thir-
ty-eight in two sizes.
Rolled Muslin Bandages-One hun
dred and forty-six.
Rolled Flannel Banda ges-Seventy-
eight.
Rolled Crinoline Bandages-F Forty
two.
Knitted sponges-one hundred and
Ininety-two.
Stitched Muslin ges-Twenty-
four dozen of four kinds
Knitted Wash Cloths-One package
recent donation Of $1,000 to the
work room by Mrs. Mary B, Clay, was
very much appreciated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
AUTOS COLL|DED
ON LESLIE ROAD

Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ. Pridgen and liz
tie daughter and Mrs. r. E. Pridgen,
all of Cordele, we're more or less Sc
liously bruised and cut in an auto
mobile accident which occurred Sun
day evening about o'clock on the
Leslie road some 4 miles east of
AmericUs. The Ford car in which the
Cordele raIty was riding collided with
a Cadillac driven by George A. Nc
Neill, of this city, the smashup taking
place at the junction of the Leslie
read and the thoroughfare leading to
the I. B. Hooksp lantation.
Mr.. McNeill was about to turn into
the main road when the Cordele car
came eastward along that highway, a
corn field shutting off a view of the
road at this point. The two cars were
running at medium rate of speed and
came together before either could ba
brought to a standstill
Mrs. A. NJ. Pridgen sustained severe
bruises about the right hip and cuts
on the face, while the little girl re-
ceiyed a scalp wound. Mrs. r. E. Prid-
gen was also more or less bruised and
shaken up. Mr. Pridgen suffered a
sprained arm and sundry bruises. The
entire party was taken to the Americus
hospital for treatment and left this
morning for their home in Cordele.
None of the passengers in the Nc
Neill car was injured Buth cars were
quite badly damaged
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
German Spy Escaped.

PETROGRAD, July 3G.-During the
recent peace agitation here, an alleged
German spy disappeared from his us
ual Petrograd haunts, and the govern
ment is not now aware of his where
abouts Confirmation of various sto-
ries as to how he got away is lacking
but more recent rumors are to the ef-
feet that he is operating from Stock
holm.
The Russian retreat continues today
with the Teuton advance having reach
ed the Bukowina boundary toward the
southern end of the line The invaders
aren ow marching throufh the Buck
ava valley, but further north the Rus
slams appear to be making stand near
the Galician east border.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
BUSY PREPARING
FIRST CALL LIST

The Sumter county exemption board
is hard at work today making up the
list of men to be summoned on the first
call under the draft law The official
master list is being checked over and
all numbers that do not affect this
district, in which the registration is
2233, are being crossed out, leaving on
/; the numbers below this figure.
From this revised list the first 374
names will be taken and notification
cards sent out, the list being posted on
the same day the notices are mailed.
1t is expected that the board will
have this first phase of the work COM
pleted so that the notices may be mall
ed on Wednesday of this week. Five
days are allowed before the men begin
to appear for physical examination, so
that the first third of the list will be
SuIlluOH6u W DG EAdillilSu OAI L uCo
day of next week. The second third OF
the contingent will appear on Wednes
day, and the last third on Thursday
Of next week, according to present
plans.
The physical examinations, which
will be made by Drs. R. E. Cato and
H. A. Smith, will provide arduous work
for these two physicians, and it is a
question in the minds of the exemption
board officials whether or not
the examination can be completed in
three days
The filing of exemption intention no
tees will follow the acceptance OF men
on the physical examination, while 10
days will be allowed for the filing of
affidavits in support of exemption
claims.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
BIC OFFENSIVE IS
NOT YET OPENED

NEW YORK, July 30.-Whatever de-
velopment may be contemplated on the
Belgian 'front.' the great artillery bat
tie there has not been followed by any
Infantry movements of Importance.
The British official statement today
is colorless, in sharp contrast to re-
cent German statements that artillery
activity there has been unprecedented.
That a resumption of operations on a
notable scale is in prospect, however,
is given weight by the great British
aerial activity in which Photographic
observations on large scale played an
important part. Aircraft destruction
on both sides yesterday was heavy. In
fantry activity on the French front to-
day and yesterday was confined to
trench raids.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
Tc MAKE EASIER THE
ABATEMENT OF LEWD HOUSES

ATLANTA, Ga, July 30.-To make
easier and simpler the abatement Of
lewd houses as nuisances is the ques-
ton now confronting the house of rep
IresentatiVes in the bill by Representa-
tive Wright, of Floyd county, which
is intended primarily as war meas
ure to aid the military authorities in
cleaning up Atlanta and Macon for
the great cantonments to be establish
ed in these cities.
The bill was under debate during
practically the whole of yesterdays
session of the house and went over as
unfinished business until Monday, there
being no session of the house today It's
provisions and purposes were set forth
by Representative Wright in very
able speech in which he discussed the
social evil in it's relation to the train
ing of Americas armies for the war,
and its relation also to the armies on
the battlefields of Europe
He declared that control of the Soc
ial evil in connection with the canton,
ments is one of the most important and
most difficult problems connected with
the war. The government is determin-
&c that the environment in which
Americas soldiers are trained shall be
as clean as the exercise both of civil
and military authority can make it
General Wood has announced that vice
must be eradicated absolutely in the
vicinity Of the training camps. The
authorities or Fulton county and At
lenta, as well as those of other cities
where cantonments are to be located
are cooperating with the authorities O.
the war department TO clean up condi
tions before the soldiers arrive.
The bill now before the house pro
vides that lewd house may be abatet
by judge as a nuisance on the affda
Wit OF any citizen based on information
and belief concerning its character
The same bill has been passed in thir
ty-eight states and by the federal con
gress for the District of Columbia. Ev
erywhere it has been most effective il
reducing vice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
FRANCE OPENS 4TH
YEAR Of WAR WITH
GREAT CONFIDENCE

PARIS, July 30.-France begins the
fourth year of the war in calm conf.
dence and determination, expressed
here by Premier Alexandra F. Ribot in
these words:
Until the people with whom we are
at war finally awaken and free them
selves from the detestable regime that
oppresses them, nothing will stop the
Allies in their effort that will bring
back peace whereby the triumph OF
their arms"
At the request of the Associated
Press, the premier wrote:
"The entry of the United States into
the conflict that is pending in the
world was the capital event of the
third year of the war. 1t was well
coined with enthusiasm by the allied
peoples. They know what may be the
effort of the American soldiers who
have come to fight by their side.
That event resounded nightly
throughout the entire world. Certain
Latin-American states where France
received touching marks of sympathy
on the day of her national fete ALREADY
have shown, by breaking off relations
with Germany, that they had clear Vi
SION of the Germanic peril.
Greece, wrenched from the intri-
CUES of foreign nation, is preparing
to send fresh contingents to fight with
Us on the Macedonian front. The CAUSE
Of national liberty in all countries is
finding more ardent advocates who are
heard with increasing attention.
The enemy, disappointed in his in
.sensate hope of stopping ocean navi-
gatIcn, disillusioned in his effort to
sap the courage of the Allies by false
offers of peace, can do no more than
to seek to envelope the origins of his
criminal enterprise in veil of un-
truth
May the peoples with whom we are
at war finally awaken and free them
selves from the detestable regime that
oppresses them Until then nothing
will stop the Allies in their effort tina,
will bring peace back to the world by
triumph of their arms"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
GIRLS TO BE WARTIME
MESSENGERS IN ATLANTA

ATLANTA, Ga. July 30-Carryinug
kilograms in place of male messengers
is one form of work that women can
dc in wartime, as demonstrated by A.
M. Beatty, manager of a local telegraph
company in Atlanta, who has employed
a girl messenger and fitted her out
with a special girls bicycle which she
rides like an expert, lodging in and
out through the maze of traffic with all
the carefree abandon of the typical
messenger boy who seems to have no
thought of saving his life or limb in
crowded traffic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
MAY Be OBLIGED
SUMMON MORE
THAN EXPECTED

NEW YORK, July 30.-A canvass OF
ixty-six men summoned dnuer the first
call to military service in three New
York districts today, shows that about
one in five of those drafted will be
accepted for army service at this time
This fact may necessitate the calling
of $4,000, instead of $4,000 men to
furnish New York's quota of national
army troops, as was first planned
The authorities here are busy today
.yestigating widespread reports that
wives of men summoned for service
under the first call are quitting their
usual work, so as to be classed as de.
pendents, thereby securing exemption
for their husband
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
SHOOTING BETWEEN SUNSET
AND SUNRISE PROHIBITE

Under the provisions Of the state
game law August is an open season
for doves, although the shooting OF
these birds is not allowed after Aug
pst 81 until November Goth
1t is pointed out. however, that the
federal game laws prohibit the kill
ing of migratory and insectivoreus
birds, in which category the dove is
included, between sunset and one and
half hours before sunrise. This
statute will be strictly enforced by
tie game wardens in this section, and
hunters are notified to govern them
selves accordingly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
'DRYS" CLAIM VICTORY
ON PROHIBITION BILL

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 30--
National prohibition came before the
senate today on a discussion of the
proposed Sheppard constitutional
amendment, which would submit the
question to the states for decision. an
amendment requiring acceptance or re-
lection of the amendment within six
years after it's passage.
Prominent dry leaders predicted this
afternoon the amendment would get
the necessary two-thirds vote with one
Or two to spare, when the vote is taken
Wednesday, A wide range of war SUBJ
jeets is expected to develop during the
debate
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
ARREST ALLEGED
SPY IN SPOKANE

SPOKANE, Wash, July 3O-Carl c.
Grossman, said to be former attache
OF the German embassy at Washington
and who was ordered to leave United
States territory several weeks ago,
has been arrested here. He was taken
into custody together with several men
and women companions, charged with
violating the espionage act.
Police authorities who directed the
raid resulting in Grossman's arrest
say they have obtained possession OF
important documents incriminating al
laest one German born resident OF
Spokane in a spy conspiracy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
CONF FORT BAGS To
BE MADE UP HERE

1t has been requested that Red Cross
chapters see that all soldiers be sup
piled with comfort bags.
The Americas and Sumter county
chapter wishes to particularly supply
bags to Company /, Second Georgia In
fantry, now stationed at Camp Harris,
Macon, under command of Captain
James A Fort.
We will be pleased to have response
from anyone desiring to furnish bags,
either members or non-members of
the Red Cross.
Comfort bags may be superfiuous
while the boys remain in native sur
roundings, but it has been shown that
they contribute in no small way to their
convenience and comfort under differ
ent conditions.
Following are the Red Cross regula
tions for the bags:
Bags should be made of washable
material and may contain any or all
OF the following described articles
(size of bag 10 by 13 inches, with draw
string at top).
*Khaki colored sewing cotton, Num-
bsr 80.
White sewing cotton Number 80.
White darning cotton.
Needles Number s.
Darning needle.
Needle case.
Buttons, khaki-colored and white;
medium size, in bags 3x5.
Large thimble
Blunt-pointed scissors.
Cake of soap.
Safety pins, medium size
Common pins.
! Small comb.
Tooth brush.
Tooth paste.
Small round mirror.
Handkerchiefs.
Lead pencil.
! WIltlnS pau envelopes anu pOSICdFuSs
Playing cards.
Collapsible aluminium drinking cup
Pocket knife
#Shoe laces, tan.
sin comfort bags for the navy, sew
ing cotton, buttons and shoe laces
should be black.
We expect a generous response from
the girls and young ladies in both
Americus and Sumter county.
/ Please cut out these directions ana
send an answer to Miss Susie Taylor
419 Church street.
BETTY c. M'KEE,
ice-Chairman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
MOTOR HEARSE WILL Be
USED BY AMERICUS FIRM

A new automobile hearse has been
purchased BIZ the Americus Under
taking Company, and will be deliver
eG in about two weeks, according to
present plans.
The machine is built by Crane &
Breed of Cincinnati, Ohio, and is of
special construction, a Studebaker
chassis being used.
The hearse will be gray in color an
equipped with the most approved ap-
pliances known to designers. 1t is
the first motor hearse to be installed
i this section of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30

them both men jumped, the force OF
the collision hurting the car upon Mr.
Hurst, who had leaped clear of the
tracks.
The train was Immediately stopped
and Mr.. Hurst was carried into Smith
vile, where he received medical at
tention. He is well known in this Sec
tion of the state, being manager of the
Hand Trading Company at Pelham.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
NEGRO SOLDIERS
IN SERIOUS CLASH

WACO, Tex, July 30.-Soldiers and
police are hunting today for fourteen
negroes, members of the Twenty-fourth
United States Infantry, following a
clash last night resulting in one ne
gro soldier being shot throug hthe head
and the injury of three whites.
The trouble started when the negro
soldiers massed themselves in front of
a negro motion picture house here, re-
fasing to permit white persons to
pass. This action was resented, with
the result above stated. The situation
today is quiet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
MANY KILLED IN
BIC FOREST FIRE

PERNIE. British Columbia, July 80.
Eleven men are known to be dead
and twenty others unaccounted for as
the result of a disastrous forest fire
raging in the Spruce valley, fifteen
miles northeast of here. Various df-
reetions of possible escape make check
iEg of the missing extremely difficult.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30
DESERTERSF FROM
RUSSIAN ARMIES
BEING EXECUTED

LONDON, July 30.-The London
Times special correspondent at Rus
sian southeastern headquarters, tele-
graphing today reports that by order
of General Korniloff, deserters are be-
ing executed there by the wholesale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-30

The Times-Recorder is the ONLYpa
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-05
DIVIDEND PAYERS of the OIL INDUSTR

the entire country Never in the history of the oil bust
ness has refinery been started under more favorable
conditions Nowhere could have located a refinery
with greater possibilities brighter prospects for huge
profits In addition have acquired a new cracking
process which will enable to obtain net yield OF 10
to ~ percent gasoline and naphtha than under the
ordinary processes
There already is sufficient production within the
Pawhuska radius to supply continuously with crude
OIL We have gravity flow from crude tanks to STILL re-
ceivers and loading tanks-an immense saving in pump
ing and transportation expense. We have cheap fuel and
our own The plant is being constructed under
the supervision of J. f. Holmes one of the abest men in
the oil industry Expert geoogsts, experienced driers
and oil men declare the so-called West side of the
Usage country of the greatest oil fields earth
We are in the heart of the district where the government
shortly is to offer for sale 10000 acres of oil andbut
read on.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-05
Eand Raising
rs Big Boost
ForT This City
Camp Recreation Fund Com
mittee Praises Metropolis
for Quick Response,

Oklahoma City's going over the top
first OF any city in the country by rails
ing its quota OF $1,000 for war camp
recreation service is being told 10 IN,
people in every city and hamlet IN the
United States
Letter Sent Out.
The national headquarters, Washing
ton, has sent circular letters through
out the nation telling Of the quick re-
suit OF the local campaign which ended
last week The local committee was
composed of Richard T Harris, +
Richard Carhart and Alden H. NoSc
The national committee hopes 10 raise
100000 with which to provide healthy
amusements and comforts for soldiers
around army camps in this country
The letter follows
WASHINGTON.-Typical Of the
nations response TO the call for
funds for War Camp Community
Recreation Service was an lnSplr-
ing telegram received at national
committee headquarters today from
Oklahoma City
Without waiting for the cam
paim 10 begin the telegram
read, OKLAHOMA City has gone
over the top with its allotment OF
$4,000 TO the War Camp Com
nunity Recreation Fund. The COM
mittee did not get turn down" II
was explained further that when the
Oklahoma City Rotary club heard
that 5000 had been pledged It i'm
mediately guaranteed the balance
OF the quota
John Clausen Helps
Among the scores OF prominent
men who have offered their services
In connection with the campaign
to raise the 5000 0OO, for whole
some recreation and environment IN
communities adjacent to the camps
and posts scattered throughout the
United ,States, is John ClauSen,
vice president OF the Crocker Ma
tional Bank, OF San Francisco. Mr.
Ciausen will serve as chairman OF
the San Francisco committee and
also as a member OF the national
committee. He served as a lieu
tenant in the Twelfth New York
Volunteers during the Spanish
American war and in his telegram
OF acceptance he said;
II can readily appreciate the vital