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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
DISRUPTION NOW.
STRONG IN THE
CENTRAL POWERS

NEW. YORK, April 26.-(Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables during the day)-Indications
are not lacking that momentous events
are about to occur behind the fighting
lines of the Germans. The summary
adjournment of the reichstag after the
recent session had barely opened has
been given added significance by hints
printed in German newspapers that the
strike agitation may burst forth with
renewed violence on May Day, the
great international socialist holiday.
A nationwide labor demonstration in
Sweden is also planned, and this may
have its counterpart in Spain.
The absence of all news of import
ance from Austria during a period OF
several days has given fresh vgor to
persistent reports that the Dual Mon
archy is seeking a separate peace with
the Entente, while travellers arriving
in Entente countries from Turkey say
only the iron hand of Enver Bey and
his German colleagues keeps the Turk
ish people in subsection,
A striking example of the rigidity of
the German censorship is afforded by
information that German newspapers
are no longer permitted to leave that
country, except after being passed by
government officials at the border.
High wire fences, charged with cleo
tricity and closely guarded by troops
are being erected along the whole OF
the German-Swiss border, and every
precaution is taken to prevent news OF
what is tfanspiring within the Central
Powers getting to the outside world.
Except on the French front there
we're few developments of Importance
in any of the war theatres today or
last night. The British continue to
advance in Mesopotamia, but there is a
curious silence regarding activities OF
the Russian armies in that region. The
Entente Allies made fairly large at
tack on the Saloniki front last night
but there is nothing to indicate whether
a general offensive in that region is
planned.
Spirited fighting in the Arras region
last night seems chiefly in connection
with the renewed German attempt to
re-capture the village of Gavrelle from
the British. The Germans sacrificed
thousands OF lives in vain effort here
and also attacked the French positions
on the Aisne. The Paris war office
however, asserts the attacks failed at-
ter heavy casualties were sustained
The German official statement says
Teuton troops reached the eastern
boundary of Gavrelle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
WILSON STATES POSITION
ON CENSORSHIP QUESTION

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 26.--
President Wilson in letter to Arthur
brisbane, of New York, editor of the
principal Hurst publications in this
country, said he is opposed to any sys-
tenn of censorship that denies to the
people of the United States their in
d;sputable right to criticise their own
officials"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
COAL WILL CD UP
50 CENTS A TON

NEW YORK, April 26. - Coal men
here estimated today that the wage
increase granted last night to $4,000
miners in the anthracite coal fields OF
Pennsylvania and other eastern states
win result in raising the retail price
of hard coal an average of go cents
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
british BLACKLIST AGAINST
UNITED STATES is WITHDRAWN

LONDON, April 26.-The British
blacklist against shipping has been
formally withdrawn, so far as con-
Germs the United States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
First American Prisoner Taken.

LONDON, April 26.-Taking of the
first American prisoner of war was
reported through the American consul
at Glasgow today Details are un-
known
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
1900 TOTAL ABsTAINERS
IN THE BRITISH NAVY

LONDON, April Statistics gath
cred by the Admiralty show that
there are $4,000 total abtainers IN the
British Navy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
s5O.OOO Strike in Berlin.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 20
Reports reached the state department
through official channels today telling
Of the strike of 25O,OO laborers in Ber-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

The above may mean some American
vessel has been submarined and the
captain taken prisoner by the Ger
mans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

and orphans are now cared for regu
larly by the order.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
Austrian Parliament to convene.

VIENNA, April 26.-It is officially
announce the Austrian parliament Will
be oonvoked to assemble May S1st to
deal with the question of the food sup
ply and also economic, social and fl
nancial problems.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

The Austrian parliament has not
been in session since before the war
began.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

The Times-Recorder is the ONL Y paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07
The Call for Cattle.

For the entire country and particularly for the
South, there is a vast deal of significance in Mr.
Hoover's figures showing decrease of one hun
dred and fifteen million head in the worlds supply
of meat animals since the beginning of the war
Most of this enormous is in belligerent Europe
and is attributed to 1.-The necessity killing breed
ing and stock animals to keep up the press
raising into the armies and to the impossibility of
raising enough feeastuf in the warning countries
to sustain normal heards But the live stock short
age in Europe affects the whole world and will
continue to affect it for years to come. The imme-
date problem of feeding the armies will be fol-
lowed by the problem of restocking exhausted
farms and of supplying the civil populations with
the increased meat ration which they probably
will demand upon the return of peace.
1t is largely to America that the vitality inter-
ested nations, particularly allies, look for sup
port in this matter. Fortunately, resources are
equal to the demand If we duly develop them. But
there must be an unprecedented increase in our
production of food animals. At the beginning of
the war the United States lacked great deal of
producing enough meat for its needs much less
supplying those of other countries. The rewards
of efficient animal husbandry are so rich,
however and so we'll assured for many years to
come, that may expect 1t to be prosecuted with
extraordinary vgor wherever natural and economic
conditions permit. Nowhere those conditions
more favorable to live stock industries than in the
South. 1t is to States like Georgia that the ma
tion-wide and worldwide needs described by MrI
Hoover present the greatest opportunity and the
greatest obligation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07
The Old Roman VolOr.

The Italians capture of Monte San Gabrielle
marks another stride in one of the wars most ar
duous and most heroic offensives. General Cador-
mas hold the entire chain of mountains
dominating Gorilla and thus well situated to
drive wedge into the enemy's lines. They have
this vantage ground like that of Monte Santo
against almost unreasonable odds. Fighting along
a frontier which afforded the enemy a veritable
Gibraltar of natural defense and which moreover
had been skifully fortified the Italians have man
ifested anew the hardihood and valor of their Ro-
man forbears. Nothing less than those stalwart
virtues could have sustained them through their
grim, soul-rying task The crest Of the long, uphill
adventure having been won, the weeks ahead
should yield them truly decisive results. The cap
ture of Trieste is among the clear probabili-
ties. Every effective blow against Austria weakens
the Teuton armor at the spot where 1t is likely
first to crack Thus the Italian offensive is pecu
liarly important part of the Allied plan.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07
The Kaiser's Confidence.

In permitting the full publication of the Pres
ident's reply to the Pope the Kaiser gives the i'm
preston of complete confidence in the loyalty of his
subjects. Perhaps he calculated that inasmuch
the message would reach them eventually by one
channel or another. he could best minimize its eff
feet by tossing it to them himself, along with
the contemptuous and angry comments of the Jun
ker-ridden press. II may be that the Kaiser will
regret his decision for there is a force and fair
ness in the straightforward American message
which. soon or late. ought to appeal to the war
wearied German masses.
But there is no reason to expect anything like
a favorable response from them in the future
People who have been bred to autocracy and taught
from infancy to worship their tyrant not likely
to wax suddenly enthusiastic over hearing him de-
scribed he really is. 1t is not especially flatter
ing to be told that has been bowling down to
4 lying despotism. Even those Germans who insist
upon sweeping reforms in their Government are
disposed to resent outside criticism 1t will take
time for the persuasive medicine of the Presidents
message to work with due efficacy the German
mind.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07
WASPS AND COPPERHEADS.
BY DR.. Frank Crane.

WOULD like to serve notice right now upon
the various ladies and gentlemen who are
burdening my mail with appeals to nelp
them cripple the government, dscredit the presi-
dent and members of his cabinet and arouse sentl-
ment against one or another of our allies in this
that their letters straight to the omnlVorous
wastebasket.
l am a pacifst That does not mean am pas
sive, much the two words sounds alike. 1t means
l am for peace. And the only way to get peace is
to put out of business the German military govern
ment, which has broken the peace of the world and
will menace it long as it continues its present
personnel and policies.
| am for this We are in It, we nave al
vertised our ultmatum, that the world must be,
made safe for democracy and II we go back on that
in any way, if we do not make good even to our
last man and our last dollar, should be disguised
with and. ashamed of my country, and be tempted
to exclaim:
Then bear me from the harbors mouth, wild
wave;
I'll seek another shore"
believe in orderly representative government.
We elected our rulers and I'm in favor OF standing
by them, and | don't want to join any cave OF
Adullam group of malcontents whose activities are
employed in heckling lawfully elected COVER
nors and accusing them of incompetency or treason
if they do not listen to every wild advice.
l have for slackers and do not want TO
join any society for defending them.
1 have nothing but anger and contempt for the
buzzards that are lowering around washington
trying to make fortunes out of the governments
necessity. don't want any of their literature nor
to listen to their ISLANDERS of government onlclals
She has her faults, but she's the bulwark today
that has saved the world from overflow by the
hideousness of the Hun invasion.
l don't want to hear anything about peace
that does not imply that we first lick Germany and
lick her thoroughly
Uncle Sam has his hands full now. He's got
his coat off and is in the fight. His quarrel is just
His heart is sound. He's my Uncle Sam and Is
fighting for and my childrens children.
And l want no part lot with the damned
nasty wasps and copperheads that trying to get
profit or notoriety by bedeYiling the old gentle
man while he's busy.
Copyright, 1917, by Frank Crane)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07
The Chief Significance
of Southern Prosperity

After recent visit to the South and study Of
its economic conditions, President c. H. Markham,
of the Illinois Central Railroad, declared that this
region offers extraordinary opportunities Ampli-
flying his opinion, he said:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07
GEORGTA'S PATRIOTIC PRESS
INCENDIARY PUBLICATIONS.
Griffin News and Sum-

CGriffin News and Sum-
The mails at last to be absolved from the
fearful responsibility of transmitting such ncendi-
airy publications the Appeal to Reason, more &C
curately called by manyNThe Appeal to Treason
and other publications, which revel in filth and
thrive on falsehood number of these publica-
tions seldom contain line of news or word OF
wholesome truth, but concentrate their endeavors
in lambasting a real imaginary evil in an en-
deavor to create untimely strife
The postoffiCe department cannot deal too
severely with the editors, who, just at this time
are specializing in abusing the administration and
selectve draft law Men who possess neither 10y
atty or judgment should be compelled to respect
the laws of the land and it is gratifying to know
that relief is in sight.
These eternal agitators care little for the issues
involved and much for the money and personal
ACKNOWLEDGMENT derived from campaigns of slime
and muck raking The News and Sun has always
stood four-square for free speech and the freedom
of the press pulpit and individual, but desires to
register objection against the fellow who crit.
cses everybody and everything not in accord with
his jaundiced views.
The law guarantees freedom of speech and legal
action, but that is no reason why a man should de-
generate into common scold, liar and public
nuisance. In perous times or war traitors should
be guarded against, and any who opposes and
strives to defeat the operations of necessary law
is to say the least, undesirable citizen. He may
not be traitor in the accepted definition of the
word but he is travelling in that direction.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07
Cons and COWcatCherS.

The Townsville Times-Enterprise calls season
able attention to the food losses caused by cattle
straying on railroad tracks Quoting reliable esti-
mates to the effect that some seven million dollars
worth of cattle thus killed every year, the
Times-Enterprise remarks that "if owners would
take precautions to keep their live stock
from the railroad right of way, they would save
that much food for the country at time when it
is most needed" The fact that these losses
widely scattered does not lessen their significance
in the aggregate, does the fact that the rail-
roads pay out large sums to the owners restore the
lost food value to the countrys sorely taxed supply
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07
Winter Food Crops.

The Augusta Chronicle directs attention to the
timely and very important fact that we are now at
the point where begin to prepare most eff
fectively for wheat planting" Agricultural author
ties as the Chronicle recalls have repeatedly urged
better soil preparation the chief need of wheat
growing in the South. Therefore,
This is the logical time to begin to plan
for fall and winter farming. 1t is not only our
duty to contribute share toward feeding
the armies at the front by planting as large
an acreage Of wheat as possible, but we shall
also be we'll pleased with the direct results OBJ
tanned therefrom for ourselves.
Georgia and it's neighborng States have made
a magnificent showing in food production during
the past spring and closing summer But if they
are to meet their own needs and contribute duly
to the country's urgent needs it is essential that
they continue the planting of food crops with I'M
tagging vigor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07
OUIPS AND QUIDDITIES

brisk young Irshman entered a jewelers.
shop in Belfast last week to buy ring for his
wife-to-be. After waiting until he could obtain the
ear Of the polite assistant he whispered hoarsely
"Give the best ring you have in the shop"
Eighteen carats?" queried the assistant.
NO" snapped the customer, drawing back in
offended manner Il" Attn onions, If it's any of
your business.
A had borrowed a kettle from and upon re-
turning 1t sued by because 1t had large
hole which rendered it unserviceable His defense
this:
"In the first place, never borrowed any kettle
from B; secondly, the kettle had hole in 1t when
1 borrowed it; thirdly the kettle was in perfect
condition when I returned it"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07

After a recent visit to the South and study Of
its economic conditions, President c. H. Markham,
of the Illinois Central Railroad, declared that this
region offers extraordinary opportunities. Ampli-
flying his opinion, he said:
The value of the cotton crop last year
amounted to $1,5OO,OOOOOO. This year the
value will be S2,OOO,OOO,OOO, and this
S1.OOOOOO, 900 more than two years ago.
Cotton prices continue high. The crop will
equal medium one, with high prices, which
is most desired. Sugar, rice, tobacco and corn
are all good crops and command good prices,
sugar selling for double what it did three
years ago. Cars are moving freer, and there
will be no serious trouble moving crops this
fall"
From whatever standpoint Southern conditions
are viewed-whether that of the railroad executive,
the banker, the merchant, the manufacturer or the
farmer-the prospect is inspiriting. There is
nothing one-sided about this prosperity, and moth
ing of a mushroom nature. Cotton is but an incl
dent in the South's present good-fortune and
happy outlook. Indeed, it is largely to the subor-
dnation of cotton to food that the soundness
of existing conditions is due.
Had cotton been planted to the exclusion or
neglect of food staples the high prices of the for
mer would have proved proftless, for the grower
earnings would have been consumed Dy PROVISION
bills. AS it is, however, his abundant food har-
vests by far more valuable within themselves than
the greatest cotton crop would be, will enable the
Southern planter to keep as clear profit a large
portion of his cotton money. Our agriculture be-
ing better balanced than ever before, our entire
economic structure is stable and all fields Of
business hourishing.
That the demand for Southern products will
continue undminished throughout the war period
and on into the years of peace is the judgment or
most competent observers. Mr.. Frank Hawkins,
who has Just returned from New York, where he
conferred with bankers and business leaders, states
that he found opinion this effect virtually unan
1T was pointed out" he says that the
world must have our cotton, turpentine
and naval stores, our lumber, our foodstuffs,
in fact everything we grow and make. The
demand for them after the war will be, if
anything, greater and stronger than today"
The chief significance of these prosperous con-
ditions are that they enable the South to play a
sinewy and vigorous part in the great tasks which
confront the nation 1t is matter of patriotism
as well as self interest keep all of productive
sources uncommonly active and all of our economic
processes uncommonly efficient during the war
stress and responsibility, for this is of eco
nomic forces no less than of military strength The
South should rejoice therefore, not simply because
ii is prosperous but because through its prosperity
ii can render a larger measure of service to the
cause for which America and its lberty-loving
allies fighting.
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07

The small boy realizes that school offers no
grounds of exemption.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-07

Argentine should know by now that German
promises like glass, should be handled with care.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-04-14
WILSON MAY
STOP BOOZE
MANUFACTURE

Washington, April 14.-America's S
big push for food may wipe out her
breweries and distilleries. Taking ad-
vantage of the threatened food short
age. dry congress is preparing a
spectacular drive for war prohibition.
Plans for the effort have been COM
pleted this week. The purpose is to
stop the manufacture of beer and
liquors in the United States. at least
during the period of the war. there
by diverting millions of bushels of
grain into food channels.
Those behind the movement say
that prohibition will release more
than 100000 bushels of grain for
food and that hundreds of thousands
Of persons engaged in the liquor bus
mess, besides thousands of workers
lin breweries and distilleries, will be
released for duty on farms or other
productive occupations.
| Some congressman believe Presi-
dent Wilson will not wait for con-
gressional action, but will issue a
proclamation temporarily closing all
breweries, distilleries and saloons.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-04-14

lowing; Illinois, 104; Missouri, 1T;
Tennessee, 76; Mississippi, SO; Ar
kansas 225.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-04-14
PRESIDENT TO WIN
FIGHT IN HOUSE
AWAIT z DEVELOPMENTS
Passage of Seven-Billion War Loan
and Conference with Allies to
Decide War Policy.

Washington, April 14.-The first
real blows at Germany awaited today
two imminent developments-the pas
sage this afternoon of the seven-bil-
hon dollar bond issue measure by the
house and the early assemblage of
prominent leaders in a consultation
with American government heads.
Mid-afternoon will see the passage
of the bill, and the arrival of all
commissioners is a matter of few
days only at the most, though to
conceal their movements from Ger
many the exact time Of their arrival
is being withheld.
Congress is now falling in line,
coming to a realization that the vol
unteer system contained in the ad-
ministration army bill as well as the
conscription idea must be supported.
Many members are acceding to admin
istration pressure.
The house will vote to lend three
billions to the allies at once without
important reservation. This was shown
clearly this afternoon when amend
ments offered by Democrats and Re-
publicans, to restrict loaning and time
for repaying. to be included in the
administration bill, were viciously at
tackled and defeated by both sides Of
the house.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-04-14
FALL Of LENS
REGARDED TO
BE Imminent

With the British Armies in France,
April 14.-Another mile Of the Hin
denburg line was taken by the British
today in assaults upon pit No. S and
No. II, both of which were captured.
This extends to three miles the north
front along which the Teutons' line
is broken.
The British this afternoon are en-
tering Lens from two sides, while
pushing forward in other directions
also.
Correspondent Simms of the United
Press saw Lens ablaze, indicating the
Germans are burning and sacking the
city as they did Bapaume and Per-
rome.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-04-14

between the two nations and Bolivia
automatically severed from Berlin,
Argentine is swept by an anti-German
sentiment today that seemed likely
=, to develop into a diplomatic break.
The widest excitement continued
today following the news of the sink
ing of Argentine sailing vessel by a
German U-boat In some circles it
was thought that a sharp protest
would likely be the only action taken
by the Argentine government at this
time, but the populace is wild and in
sistent in its demand for war.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-04-14
AN[tCtRMAN IRE
SWEEPS ARGENTINE

by United Press)
Beunos Aires, April 14.-With Bra
I'll on the verge of war with Ger
many after the diplomatic rupture
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-04-14
COMMANDMENT BY
FRENCH CONTINUES

Paris, April 14.-The bombardment
of German positions southwest of St.
Quentin continued throughout last
night and this morning, according to
the official statement of the war of
flee today. The artillery fighting is
reported very heavy in the Cham
paigne district.