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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-07
Since April 10 Big Battles Has
Ragged; German Loss is 100000
For Six Months French Have Held The Ladies Road Even
Greater Rattle Than That Still Being Fought
at Verdun

FRENCH FRONT, Oct. 6.-TO say
Il come from the Battlefield of the
--Chemin des Danes the Ladies
Road-stamps a French soldier in the
popular mind today as a hero. Yer
dun had seized the popular magma
ton owing to it's position as the door
through which the Germans hoped
to break to reach the heart of France.
Even the battle of Verdun in which
the French, by their long suffering
determination to resist, succeeded in
thoroughly defeating the Germans, is
considered by some observers a less
er operation than that of the Chemin
des DANES, whose possession means
the command of the great road to the
north by which the Germans must
retreat.
The outcome of tk s great battle has
at the date of writing not been final
ly determined. Al that the CORES
pcndent of the Associated Press, who
has followed the operations closely,
can affirm is that the French, after
their first capture of the famous road
with all its observatories as result
of their offensive begun on April 16,
have been able to hold their gains,
to intiict almost unbelievable losses
on the picked troops of the Crown
Princes army and to resist success
fully all the furious counter attacks
of, the Germans.
During the months of April, May,
June, July and August the fighting
has been incessant In the first at
tack by the French when they start
ed their offensive on the Aisne, about
10000 German prisoners and 200 can
mons were captured Since then at
tack has followed attack. either from
the French or the Germans, and when
the total of these operations is sum-
med up the result is shown that eb-
cry four days during the four months
there has been battle on more or
yess extensive scale. The net result
of these ff2hts is tina. the French to-
day hold all they gained at their
first assault.
The Germans have utilized on this
battlefront forty-nine divisions, which
have been sent in to combat and with
drawn when exhausted-that is to
say. when a division has lost in cas-
ualties at least 1000 men. This gives
roughly on the German side 196,000
casualties among the front line troops,
without taking into account the kill
ed and wounded caused by the eX-
tremely heavy artillery fire directed
On the lines of communication in the
rear. in the period since the first
French assault on April 16. This IS
almost double their losses before Yer
dun during the similar period of
1916, when severe fighting was going
on there.
The character of the fighting on
the Chemin des Danes is totally diff
ferent from that at yerdun AT Yer
dun it was always possible to retire
without great disadvantage for a GER
tain which may be called
the manouvering area--owing to the
nature of the ground with its suces-
sive ranges of hills and intervening
valleys On the Chemin des Danes
ii has been necessary to hold on, for
should either side retire for more
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-07
U-Boat Sunk BY
American Ship
UNDER WATER BOMB USED TO
SINK GERMAN SUBMARINE-0F-
FICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY SEC
RETARY DANIELS.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Oct. .. De
tails of fight between an American
destroyer in European waters and a
German submarine, in which the sub
mersible was destroyed by depth
bombs were announced by the navy de-
partment today,
Tht name of the destroyer and the
time and place of the engagement are
withheld in the navy departments an
nouncement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-07
81 Negroes Left
For CampGo
DRAWN FROM THIS COUNTY AS Sc
LECTMEN-FRIENDS AND RELA-
TIyES GAVE THEM QUITE A
FAREWELL.

Thirty-one negroes left Americus this
morning for Camp Gordon, at At
lanta to enter army service as select
men.
Probably 800 negro relatives were
at the depot to tell them farewell
The negroes appeared to be happy
at the prospect of going into the army.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-07
TECH BEAT Penn
SCORE: Al To D
GREATEST VICTORY EVER WON BY
A TECH ELEVEN = HRISMAN'S
TEAM WAS COMPLETE MASTER
OF THE FIELD.

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct. 6.-The football
team Of Georgia Tech scored the great
est victory in the history of the COLI
Iege Saturday afternoon when it de-
feated the University of Pennsylvania
eleven by the score of Al to 0.
Seven thousand attended the exhibi-
ton.
Tech was master of the field at all
times, and scored almost at will, al
though Pennsylvania fought hard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-07
Mrs. Myrick visiting in Americas.

Mrs. NJ. L. Myrick came down from
Atlanta Saturday afternoon and will
be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.. G..
Council, at their home on Church
street, for several days. Mrs. Myrick
was former owner and editor Of
the Times-Recorder, and has many
friends who will be delighted to know
that she is in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-07
Flag on Water Tower.

1t is the suggestion of DR.. c. p. Da-
Wis that the flag which it is proposed
to erect on pole at Lamar and Lee
streets, be hoisted on staff on top
of the water tower He points out that
this would give it an elevation of un-
usual height.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-07
Soldier Bows Here.

Three Americas boys, members Of
the former Americus Light Infantry,
now in the regular army at Camp
Wheeler who are spending the week
end here are McCord Prather. John
G. Hoist and Merrill Wheatley
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-07
KEEL OF NEW JAPANESE
.DREADNAUOGT LAID AT kURE

KURE, Japan. Oct. THE keel
of the new mammoth super-dread-
nought Nagato which will displace
$4,000 tons was recently laid at the
Naval Yard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-07
Peru Will Break
With the Kaiser
BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS- VOTE
TO SEVER DIPLOMATIC RELA-
TIONS-BIG MAJORITY IN FAVOR
OF II.

LIMA. Peru, Oct. 6-At an all-night
session beth houses of the Peruvian
voted to break off diplomatic
relations with Germany The majority
in favor of the resolution was SO vtes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-07
New Minister To Portugal.

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 6.--Alejandro
Pidillay Bell, who has been Minister
of Spain to Mexico since July, 1916,
has left for Mexico to assume his
new post as Minister to Portugal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-07
WEATHER FORECAST.

FAIR TODAY AND ToMoR- :
. ROW. =
; v y 4 y y = + = = q = y y y 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25
PRESIDENT SEES SENATORS.
Holds Night Conference Following
Visit to Capitol.

President Wilson last night conferred
with five democratic leaders of the
Senate. Those with him were Senators
Stone. Pomerene. salisbury. Walsh and
Smith. the first three of the foreign re-
lations committee.
The President is watching with inter
est the development OF the fight in the
Senate on his proposals for guarantee
ing peace in the future and the efforts
of Senator Curnrnins TO force prolonged
debate in the Senate on the recent
peace address TO that body. The legis-
lative program was the main topic un-
der discussion. IL is said.
The President yesterday afternoon
spent several hours in the Presidents
4oom of the Capitol He made two Wis
its. Between the first and second visits
he went for long walk with Secretary
Tumulty.
On previous visits the Presidents
conferences had been devoted entirely
to parts OF his legislative program, but
yesterday he had appointments with
several men and women outside of Con-
gress, including Mrs. William Cum
ming Story. president general of the
Daughters OF the American Revolution:
Frank +. Glass. vice president of the
American Newspaper Publishers Asso-
citation. and Mrs George Bass of Chi
cago. CHIEF of the women's bureau of
the democratic national committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25
SURVIVOR DESCRIBES
BATTLE AT CARRIZAL
Sergt. Farrior Relates Experiences
Before Colored Women's Clubs.
Mother Gives History of Poet.

Sergt. Daily Farrior of the 10th Cav
airy, L. S. A, who was one of the few
survivors Of the battle of CarrizaI,
near the Mexican border, in which the
troop under command of Capt. Boyd
practically was annihilated by Mexi-
cans. gave a graphic description of
the fight at special meeting of the
local branch of the Federation of Col
ored Women's Clubs last evening in
Lincoln Temple Congregational Church.
SeFgt. Farrior now is employed in the
War Department.
The history of the life of Paul Lau-
renee Dunbar. colored poet, was told
by his mother. Mrs. Matilda S. Dunbar
OF Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Dunbar related
how her son rose from an elevator con-
ductor in Dayton Office building to
be an author. playwright and composer
OF lyrics for operas. She also said that
he made many friends, among them
.eing william Dean Howells. Frederick
Douglass and Booker T. Washington.
The poet. who died few years ago at
his home in Dayton, was at one time
employed In he Congressional Library.
Mrs. Dunbar was introduced by Miss
Marie A; D. Madre. president Of the
Coiored Womens Federation
Other speakers were La Want Dodge
professor emeritus of Greek and sci
ence Of Berea College. Kentucky. and
Junior vice communicative chief of the
Grand Army OF the Republic: Mrs.
Julia Mason Layton. secretary of the
District federation; George Topham.
Rev. Holland Powell and Rev. C. III.
Stepteau. Music was furnished by the
choir of Asbury NJ. e. Church. led by
r. w. Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25
DRAMA LEAGUE PLAYERS
ARE REHEARS|NG NIGHTLY
Preparing Next Production, a Com
posite Bill of Three Short Plays.
Visited by English Actor.

Rehearsals for the next production
by the Drama League Players. a COM
posite bill of three short plays, are now
actively in progress nightly at the
workshop of the Players. 1882 street,
where the scenery is also being pre-
pared The dates of the two regular
presentations of this bill have not
yet been determined. but will soon be
set, when announcement will be made.
The plays selected for this production
are James and John" by Gilbert Can
nan; 'Cathleen Nj Houlihan." by VIII
liam Butler Yeats. and Suppressed
Desires" by George Cram Cook and
Susan Glaspell.
in the course of rehearsal Of Sup
pressed Desires" by II. Granville Bar
ker, the eminent English actor, anthor
ard producer, who had just concluded
his lecture before the Fine Arts So
ciety at the National Museum audi
torium. Mr.. Barker, who has been en-
gagged in some of the most important
dramatic productions in this country
in recent years, was greatly interested
in the work of the Drama League Play
ers in Washington, and expressed his
qualification that progress had peeh
made through their efforts toward the
establishment OF a community theateT
at the capital. He declared that IN
many such movements much energy
was expended in discussions. whereas
here the work has progressed 10 the
point of actual productions. lie re-
GREETED that he had not seen the presen-
tations OF the two plays already given,
Lady Patricia" and The Tragedy OF
Man." the selection of which he warmly
approved as worthy of the aims of the
league in its play-giving work.
Mr. Barker was particularly I'M
pressed with the fact that all OF the
members of the Players Group of the
Drama League are actively engaged in
other occupations, giving their time
outside of their regular occupations to
rehearsals and productions. This spirit,
he said, is what is required to carry
forward a community theater enter
it prevails the work is bound to sue
ceed He expressed particular inter
est in the fourth and fifth numbers of
the Players program for the season,
THE Iron Cross" by Elmer ReiZen
stein. which is to follow the composite
bill soon to be presented. and The Ad-
mirable Bashville," by George Bernard
Shaw, which will follow that play. OF
The Iron Cross" Mr.. Barker had no
immediate knowledge. as it has never
vet been produced, though now in re-
but he knew the earlier work of Mr..
Reizenstein and expressed the belief
that the new play would be most in
teresting contribution to the Players
series THE Admirable Nashville" is
familiar to Mr.. Barker. who was one of
the first producers of Shaw's plays in
London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25
.RAEMAEKERS' CARTOONS
/ OF WAR DISPLAYED HERE
Nearly Gc0 Drawings by Famous
Dutch Artist Can Be Seen at
veerhcf Galleries.
Collection Graphically Depicts Hor-
rors Of Great Struggle Now
Raging in Europe.

Louis Raemaekers original cartoons of
~ exhibited in New York for the benefit
OF the Red Cross now are being shown
in the Veerhoff Galleries in this city.
There are nearly 200 drawings and khc
collection a whole sets forth the hor-
rors Of the great war more graphically
than could written words. The draw
ings are made in charcoal. in ink and
colored chalks. They are all, however
about of a size ana in the matter of ar
tistic meFt-that is. skill OF dra Its
manship and ability to portray graph
caily feeling and signiicance-therc i
little to choose between them. They are
all the work OF an accomplished car
toonist.
living in Holland, neutral country. Hi
drawings were made and reproduced il
Land and Water an English puDlica
ton; the London Daily Mail, LIE jour
nal of Paris and TELEGRAPH of Holland
Needless to say, they are not neutral. 1t
is said that the. German authorities
quick to realize the full significance
the cartoons, did all in their power &c
suppress them. Through German in
trigue Raemaekers was charged in -
Dutch courts with endangerins til
neutrality of Holland, but was acquit
ted. The Cologne Gazette. in a leading
article on Holland, has threatened tina,
after the war Germany will settle &C
counts" with that country for each
calumny. for each cartoon of Raemae-
kers'." France in recognition both o!
his genius as an artist and his serv-
ices in the cause Of freedom and truth
has presented to him the Cross of the
Legion of Honor.
It should he remembered. however
that this cartoonist has dealt with the
frightfulness of the present war more
from it's intellectual and spiritual than
Its physical standpoint. His pictures
sometimes set forth actual happenings
but they more often show the spirit by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25

which such happenings have been ac-
tuated. He not only horrifies the be-
holder. but he makes him think. His
drawings are direct and free: they are
at the same time human Documents
a history of the time. record OF the
most inhuman war which has ever
been waged in civilized countries, the
horribleness OF which is without par
allel.
He has dealt not merely with events,
but with principles and in a manner as
strong and sincere as ii is vital. To
Germany and to Austria is upheld 4
mirror in which are reflected those
crimes for which neither viii ever be
able 10 make full redress. There is no
tingc ot hatred or vulgarity in his
works save that which comes from
righteous indignation against foul
deeds and the vulsarity of the thing
itself
The United States is represented in n
few instances as this county has come
into prominence in matters pertaining,
to the great war through international
relations. for example, in connection
with the Lusitania disaster. and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25
VETERANS OF '98 PLEAD
FOR MILITARY TRAINING
Spanish War Soldiers Urge Keeping
of Patriotism Alive at Banquet
to D. V. Chisholm.

Memories of '9S were revived by
members of the Department of the Dis
trict of Columbia, United Spanish War
Veterans, at banquet in compliment
to d. V. Chisholm. communicated chief
of the national organization and com
rades in the United States Congress"
held last night at the National Hotel.
Incidents of the services rendered the
nation at that time by the veterans
and pleas for national preparedness
constituted the chief topics of the adj
dresses. The speakers also spoke in
favor of universal military training.
I'VE as a nation never have adopted
a definite military policy" said Repre-
sentative Thomas S. Crago of Penn
sylvania. We have been content to
drift with the tide, and today too many
OF our people have been chloroformed
into a seaseless disregard for our fu-
ture safety
with our material prosperity has
come a belief that we are so great and
strong that we need not be afraid We
confuse the blessings which flow from
a strong government with 4 source of
our real strength. and we are not will
ing to look facts in the face and take
such measures as will insure our safety
before it may be too late"
The speaker declared this country
cannot now maintain standing army
Of sufficient size to answer its wants
N time of war. Some form of univer-
sal training and service is the only
solution OF the situation. he said.
John Lewis Smith. past commander
n-chief of the United Spanish War
Veterans, was POSTMASTER. Cornelius
Ford. honorary member of Harden
Camp spoke in favor of pensions for
spanish war veterans. Representative
elect Welty of Ohio spoke of the part
veterans of the Spanish war are play
ng in the affairs of today. Commander
n-chief Chisholm declared that in 1898
patriotism was not as lukewarm as 1t
mas been in the past year. He urged
the mem bers of the organization to do
everything in their power to keep
patriotism alive.
Remember, that at all times we are
soldiers" he said.
Other speakers at the banquet were
Representative Leonidas c. Dyer of
Missouri, Representative John w.
langley OF Kentucky. both of them
veterans; Capt. Henry II. Saunders of
Hartford. Conn, and Capt. George w.
IcCune, commander of the department
If New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25
PERIL TO FOREIGNERS SEEN
Carranza Will Be Asked to Afford
Protection in Mexico.

Coincident with the withdrawal of
Gen. Pershing's force from Mexico an
appeal will be sent by the United States
to Gen. CarranZa to make every possi-
hie effort to protect foreigners in the
district that has been occupied by
american troops for the past ten
months.
Fear is felt particularly for the
safety of the many Chinese who have
been purveyors Of supplies to the Amer
leans. 1t is said at the State Depart
ment that IL the Chinese consider them
selves in danger and chose to cross
into the United States no objection will
be made in spite of the act excluding
hem. They will not be given freedom
20 move at will in American territory,
~ viii hnve the right of asylum so
long as 1t appears to be dangerous for
,i.s..I 10 return to Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25
IA not such as to I'LL an
American with pride.
Other Horrors Shown.


The Cavel incident Is pictured. as are
the Zeppelin raids on the English
coast and the use of poisonous gas to
destroy both innocent and guilty.
The destruction OF the Cathedral of
Rheims is noted by q picture of a brag-
CART who declares: 1T was l who
opened fire on the Rheims cathedral"
The mothers, widows, the children of
Belgium are shown in other drawings.
Appealing TO the English pride are
pictures of the munition makers. There
is pathos, there is courage, there is
contempt, all pictorialiy rendered.
There is cartoon showing U-boats
fighting the unarmed OF America,
which bears this inscription: Mind.
I'm operating at. but not inside, your
gate: tomorrow l come inside to bring
you letter from the kaiser" Finally
is shown the Future. Liberty and
Miiitarism," the former throttled by the
latter.
1t is a solemn tale. yet one which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25
Protective Tariff Demanded.

The conference adopted a resolution
committing the party in the House to
vote against the democratic revenue
measure and in favor of motion to
recommit that bill to the ways and
means committee. with Instructions to
report a bill providing for protective
tariff duties sufficient to provide all
necessary revenue.
This action followed Introduction of
a number OF resolutions which were
considered, but not acted on. Another
conference will be held within a fort
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25
Matter of Public Concern.

Moreover, the housewives business
is matter of public concern. Her ac-
counts may show money saved in the
bank. but if her house needs painting
and her back fence is down, her saving
is at the expense of real estate values,
her own house and her neighbors',
which again is not sound business.
The whole matter of cost account
ing in the household is a fascinating
study of proportions Mr.. EeIt has the
experience which will make his expo-
sition of the subject most practical.
He asks housekeepers to bring their
accounts with them to the meeting on
Friday. He will have a set of model
account books to show. and he will be
ready to give counsel on any problem
presented to him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25

many will find of deepest Interest.
When these posters were shown in
New York an admission fee, o: 81 was
charged. Here they are free. The
exhibition win continue FOR two Or
fhreA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25

The Rev. William Bell Williams. aged
ninety, oldest member of the Episco-
pal clergy in Richmond and probably
in Virginia, is dead at Richmond after
an active ministerial life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25

The eighteenth annual convention of
the Association of Southern Agricul-
tural Workers has opened at New
Orleans, with representatives from
seven states present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25
Mr. Gardeners Program.

Representative Gardner told his col
leagues that by adopting a liberal
legislative platform they could count
on 21s votes in the next House. Mr..
contains the following: Unemployment
insurance. old-age insurance, minimum
wage for children and women, with no
extra hours and overtime. compulsory
arbitration in all industrial disputes.
compulsory military training, immedi-
ate preparedness, budget system and
the strict elimination of pork" from
the rivers and harbors bill and the
public buildings bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25
REPUBLICANS IN CAUCUS
DEMAND HIGHER TARIFF
Representative Gardner Tries to
Commit Colleagues in House to
Radical Program.

House OF Representatives last night
turned out to be an opportunity for
Representative Gardner of Massa
chusetts to deliver a speech in which
he attacked conservative legislation
and urged a program of radical and
progressive character. The caucus was
to have been an open conference, but
the doors were closed on the motion
of Representative Humphrey of Wash
ington by a vote of los to Il when
it appeared that an attempt might be
made to embroil those present in
family row. Representative Mann of
Illinois, minority leader. did not at
tend the caucus. as he was i'll at home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25

The Arkansas house has passed the
Senate prohibition bill stopping the
shipment of Intoxicating liquors into
Arkansas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-25
Cost Accounting Necessary.

Household cost accounting has to be
effected always. in view of the object
for which the home and family exist.
This has practical bearing on every
thing the housewife does, and. being
reduced to a science, even if inexact,
1t serves to guide the housewife where
now. perhaps. she gropes. Suppose at a
certain stage of family life a house
keeper hnds that nearly all her hus-
bands income is being spent But sup
pose a considerable amount is being
spent in the education of children.
That expenditure properly belongs
under the head Of investments 1t is
not money spent in the sense of being
dissipated.
Suppose. again. a housewife displays
accounts showing little spent on the
item of food and large expenditure
for doctors and dentists. or an undue
proportion of the income appropriated
by the husband. who spends it on drink.
The housewives economy is thus ex-
hibited as bad business. for health is
one of the important concerns of her
business