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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
WILL EXAMINE
FOR
ARMY SERVICE

1t is announced that Maj 7. Z. Oestel
a member of the United States Exam
iping Board for Medical Preparedness,
will be at the office of DR.. w. S. Pra-
ther, in Americus, during all of tomor-
row Saturday. and will then and
there examine all physicians residing
in this territory who have offered their
services to the government, or who
may do so before his departure.
In connection with the organization
of the new national army, to be chosen
by selective draft, an enormous mum
Der of physicians will be required 10
provide medical attention for the men
drafted into the army, regulations re-
curing ten physicians for each hun
dred enlisted men during war 1t is
to provide an adequate number OF
physicians for this work, that the gov
ernment now offers commissions in the
medical corps to qualified applicants
ard Maj. Oertel will be here tomorrow
TO facilitate examinations, physicians
being enabled by reason of his visit
to Americus to be examined without
leaving their practice.
Young physicians are desired by the
government for this service, and it is
urged upon all qualified for this wora
that their offer their services during
this period of national emergency, ii
being the patriotic duty of every citi-
zen to make sacrifices for the common
sood during such times as these.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
WILL BE
LOCATED IN CITY

A government experiment station is
to be located in the city of Americas
for the purpose Of demonstrating to
the sorghum and sugar cane growers
of this section the recently discovered
process by means of which the fer
mentation and crystallization Of
sorghum and cane syrup is prevented
The station will be located at the
plant of the Farm Products Company
On Hill street and as the equipment
will arrive within a few days, the sta
ton should be in operation by the time
sorghum is sufficiently matured to be
ground.
Dr.. j. X. Dale, of the United States
Bureau of Chemistry, left last night
after having paid visit to Americus
with reference to the establishment of
the experiment station here He will
be in charge of the station when it is
.crened in a few weeks and will bring
his family to Americus for the period
of his residence here.
The object of the station is to ac-
quaint the farmers of this section with
the details of the process by which
fermentation and crystallizatiOn of
syrup is prevented, with the idea of
encouraging the production of sorshum
and cane on a commercial scale. By
means Of the new process the producer
and manufacturer is saved from fin
arcial loss through spoilage of syrup
and the finished prodlct is rendered
much more satisfactory.
The establishment of the experiment
station in Americus has been the sub
iect of considerable agitation on the
part of the Chamber of Commerce,
Manager j. Ralston Cargill of the
Farm Products Company and Con-
gressman Charles r. Crisp, who has
been active in presenting the matter
to the authorities at Washington, D. c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
RURAL CARRIERS
FINISH MEETING

MACON, Ga, July 6.-The conven-
ton of the Rural Letter Carriers, of
Geor2ia was brought to a close yester-
day afternoon with the choosing of
Atlanta for the 1918 convention. An
address by Senator Thomas w. Hard
wick was heard during the morning, in
which was explained a bill before con-
gress to establish an express transpor-
tation system to deliver perishable
foodstuff from the country to large
cities The senator left Macon after
his address, going to his home at San
dersville.
C. C. Wall, of Ellayille, was elected
president of the association; George T.
Pippin, of Round Oak, vice president;
O L. Floyd, Of Plainsville, sergeant-at-
arms, and C. c. Wall. of Ellaville, edi
tor of the Rural Carriers page of the
tri-weekly Constitution.
w. A. Keown, of Rome, who has held
the office of secretary and treasurer for
the past four years, was reelected to
that office.
Delegates to the national convention
are as follows: C. c. Wall, at-large; !;
F. A. Jones, of Tallapoosa, first dis
trict; j. H. Balcom, of Jeffersonville,
second district Alternates to the above
are G. T. Pippin, of Round Oak; T, S.
Owens, of Gainesville, and 3. S. Cobb, ;,
Of Chalker The executive board for
TIE year will be composed of G. C,
Bond, Of Rome; L. A. Teasley, of Carl
ten, and Q. L, Trip, Of Taylorsyille.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
HOUSE ENDORSES
WILSON 113 To 8

ATLANTA, Ca, July 6.-After some
utbursts of oratory, some fiery charges
and patriotic demonstrations of enthus-
iastic Americanism, the house of repre-
sentatiyes of the Georgia general as
sembly late yesterday adopted by
vote of 113 to 5 the resolution offered
last Tuesday by Representative Steve
Pace, of Sumter, endorsing the demo-
cratic administration, the president and
his war policy An effort was made to
force a roll call vote, but it lost by SO
TO IA on the motion. Those voting
eainst the resolution were Representa-
tlyes Winn, of Hart; Veasey, of War
renton; Foy Chambers, of Fayette, and
Kelley, of Gwinnett.
The only other business transacted
was the introduction of another batch
Of new bills, by unanimous consent,
ard patriotic speech by Hon, Thomas
L Bulger, president of the senate OF
Alabama, who, by resolution of Arnold,
OF Clay, was made the floor guest of
the house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
FIRST OFFICIAL FISH STORY;
BELIEVE 1T OR NOT AS YOU LIKE

ATLANTA, Ga, July 6.-Here's a
new fish story vouched for by no less
authority than officials of the game and
fish department of Georgia, and con-
taining elements of piscatorial interest
above the ordinary yarn brought back
from the haunts cf the tinny tribe by
imaginative anglers.
In Berrien county, in>south Georgia,
i, a large shallow lake like those
which are common to that country, set
thick with cypress stumps. The center
of these stumps has rotted out and
holes have rotted in the sides, so that
all are filed with water. In the hol-
low of each stump is a large bull perch
and his true and loyal wife, and every
bull perch seems to regard his hollow
stump as his castle, and fights away
the intruder who tries to take it away
from him.
Knowing the peculiar habits of these
fish, the fishermen go out in fat-bot
toned boats, paddle from stump tC
stump and simply let down their tempt
ing angle worms in the hollow wbee'
the family of perch have establishe,
| themselves. When Mr.. and Mrs. Percl
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
At.
D n
HEAVILY

BLOOMINGTON, H., July 6.-Nine
companies of Illinois national guards
men were ordered here today to as
sist the civil authorities in restoring
order after a night of rioting, the re-
suit of the carmen's strike.
At noon quiet reigns, with troops on
guard everywhere, but persistent ru-
more are circulating that more trouble
is to occur tonight The strike which
began day or two ago, was conducted
in an orderly manner until Mother
Jones, the notorious western labor agi-
t2tor, addressed a crowd Of strikers
end sympathizers last night.
Shortly after conclusion Of her ad-
dress, an unruly mob began wrecking
cars, many persons being beaten, and
one strike-breaker shot The civil
authorities soon found themselves un-
able to cope with the situation, .and
closed the city power plant, thusStop
ping operation of industries through
cut the city, including cars. This step
aided in restoring order, the power
being made available again early to-
day
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
CHARACTERIZED REGISTRATION
AS THE "MARKS OF THE BEAST

ATLANTA, Ca, July 6.--Fear of the
mark of the beast" as spoken Of in
the Book of Revelations was the eX-
cuse submitted yesterday to a federal
jury in Atlanta by l, JAHuckaby, Of
Temple. Ga, for falling to register for
selective draft on June >.
There have been many and varied
alibis claimed by men Of military age
who did not place their names on the
oountry's roll on registration day, but
Buckaby's excuse is the most unique
yet put forward in the federal courts
of Georgia.
He explained that he belongs to the
Pentecostal church and is more or
less a preacher of that faith, and ac-
cording to his teachings the man who
goes into war will suffer eternal dam
nation, to which he naturally pre-
ferred the vicissitudes of earthly pun
ishment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
COMPLETES COURSE IN
NAVY YEOMAN SCHOOL

Hugh Bassctt, nephew of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. L. Maynard, arrived this morn
ing from Newport, R. I. where he has
completed the course of instruction in
the yeoman school of the United States
navy gEnlisting in the yeoman service
soma two months ago, Mr.. Bassett has
been in training at Newport, prepara-
tory to being assigned to some ship of
the line. This assignment will be
made on his return at the end of a
short furlough which he will spend in
Americus.
Mr. Bassett states that Harry Will
liams, another Americas boy who has
been at the yeoman school in Newport,
has completed his course and has been
assigned to duty on lhe L. S S. Fulton,
supply ship in the submarine SER
vice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
AIR RAID OVER HARWICH;
HARVEST OF DEATH is HEAVY

LONDON, July 6.-Twelve to four
teen German airplanes dropped bombs
m Harwich, a seaport town in Essex
yesterday, killing eight and injuring
twenty-five persons. The raiders came
from northeasterly direction shortly
after Z o'clock in the morning flying
in squadron formation. This was cas-
lily broken up by anti-aircraft guns,
although low-lying clouds rendered the
attackers almost invisible British air
craft attacked the raiders, who after
dropping few bombs turned eastward,
the raid continuing only few minutes,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
Nd DATE YET SET
FOR DRAF TING Of
NATIONAL ARMY

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 6.-Ar-
rangement of machinery under which
the selective draft will be conducted is
being completed today, as the result of
a conference last night between Sec
retary Baker and Provost Marshal
General Crowder. The secretary stat
ed today that probably a million, or
even two million names will be drawn
in order to have plenty of men to con-
stitute an army of 625,000 effectiyes
after all exemptions are allowed. AL
though this point has not yet been de-
cided numbers instead of names may
be used in the actual drawing.
Mr.. Baker said today he had no an
pouncement to max eas to the date of
the drafting. 1t has been announced
that the drawing will be held in Wash
ington, and it is expected statement
covering the method to be followed
will be made in few days.
Organization OF the local and district
exemption boards, the arrangement Of
the registration lists in serial numbers
and other preliminary work must be
completed before the selection machin-
cry can be set in motion. A statement
by the public information committee
says this may be done Saturday, al
though there is no certainty about it.
Reports current yesterday that selec-
tons already had been made probably
arose from the fact that many boards
have numbered their registration cards
and in some cases probably are already
publishing the lists as required by reg
ulations.
The last district will have to com
d olete this work, however before selec-
tion can begin. as the administration is
determined to leave no loophole for
juggling Of the serial numbers. 1t is
for that reason that public posting Of
the lists and the filing of duplicate
Capies with the provost marshal gen.
eral has been requested in advance Of
selection
The care with which the numbering
of the registration cards is being car
RED out makes it certain the draw
ing will be based entirely upon the
numbers. No names will be involved
in the actual process of selection,
which will closely approximate, it is
understood, the jury wheel system.
District No. 2 and District No. 80,
both of Philadelphia, are rivals for
the honor of being the first to send to
the provost marshal general their com
plete registration lists They were re-
ceived today in the same mail
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
TEUTOMS SHIFT
FROM
AISNE SECTORS

NEW YORK, July 6.-(Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables during the day AFTER failing
disastrously in their recent attempt to
drive French forces from their com
manding positions on the Chemin-des-
Danes on the Aisne front, the Germans
are now turning their attention to the
Champagne region. Attacks were made
b.. the crown princes troops last night
west of Mont Carnillet and outheast Of
Fahure, but the drives, apparently, are
not so intense as those along the Aisne
during last week. Paris says the at
tacks We're all easily repulsed
Artillery Sighting continues vigorous
ly in these and other sectors of the
Champagne front, as WELL
In the Verdun sector French guns
are busy today with the evident inten-
tiCn of making the German trenches
west and north of Hill 304 untenabie,
and apparently the Germans have a
none too tight hold on the ground they
seized in rush few days ago.
Both the Russians and Germans re-
port increased artillery activity on
the eastern front today, but no infan-
try actions
The Italians report a surprise attack
which advanced their line Wednesday
night, the positions being held against
all counter attacks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
SENATE TAKES Up
PROHIBITION BILL

WASHINGTON, D. c., July G.
Final disposition by tonight of the pro-
hibition feature of the food control
bill was forecast this afternoon when
the senate began its consideration
Both sides lined UP for the contest
that is certain to develop on the at
tempted passage of the "administra-
tion compromise" and large majority
is predicted for this proposition only to
be applied to foodstuffs. Consideration
OF the prohibition amendment was
taken up at 2 o'clock this afternoon
under an agreement to limit debate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
CANADA TOIDRAF 7
TROOPS To WIN
BIC WORLD WAR

OTTAWA, July 6.-The Canadian
house of commons, after an all-night
session early today adopted a resolu-
tion passing to its second reading the
compulsory military service bill. The
final vote on the resolution was 11S
to 55
Exciting scenes occurred during the
vote on the resolution, and during the
debate frequent attacks on the gov
eminent were made. The fight on the
measure centered principally in the
effort to have the bill submitted to
referendum vote, and to postpone &C
tion thereon inde&Gitely Both these
propositions wepA# decisively defeated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
CROWS FINE CORN
WITHOUT FERTILIZER

y One of the finest examples of pro-
gressive farming to be seen in this
section of the state is noted on the
plantation of j. W. Meyers about 6
miles southwest of Americus on the
Dawson road.
Mr.. Meyers has a 43 acre field of
corn which is in excellent condition
and which promises a yield of at least
81 bushels to the acre. Not an ounce
OF commercial fertilizer has been used
on this land, although for the past
two years it has been planted in vel
vet beans.
The field is a source of considerable
curiosity among the citizens of this
section and the excellent condition of
the corn has aroused much comment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
A SOLDIER ATTEND
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS COATLESS

ATLANTA, Ga, July els it good
form for a soldier in khaki to attend
social functions without his coat?
They are doing it in Atlanta, but
some of the social arbiters are very
much worried for fear it's violative Of
the form and proprieties that should
be observed.
The dope from other towns where
trChps are quartered is that the SOL
diers always wear their coats to social
functions, but this doesn't bother the
soldiers here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
FINE CANTEL0UFES BEING
SHIPPED BY LESLIE GROWERS

Canteloupes of extra fine qualiey are
being shipped from Leslie, where sew
eral well known planters are this
year experimenting with small acre
a es of this luscious fruit. E. r, Boil
ton exhibited some excellent speci-
mems Of the pink queen variety in this
city today, stating that he will ship a
car on Saturday. While three more cars
are to be shipped from Leslie next
week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
FEAR TROOPS WILL
LOOT PEKINC SOON

PEKING, July 6.-The position of
General Chang, is apparently hopeless
late today and it is feared when the
troops under hos control realize the
situation they will begin looting Pc
king, The foreign legations, with this
information before them, are preparing
for all eventuality, while republican
forces in overwhelming numbers are
reported within % miles of the capital
and marching upon Peking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
Tunnel Beneath Irish Sea.

LONDON, July 6.-Plans for the con-
struction of a tunnel under the Eng
lish Channel and the linking up of the
East and West coast of Scotland by a
ship canal have been engaging consid-
cradle attention lately. More recently
the proposal to bore a tunnel beneath
the Irish sea has been revived.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
Republicans Conyerging on peking

TIEN SEM, July 6--Fifty thousand
republican soldiers, all well-armed and
equipped, are conyerging upon Peking
and the attempt to restore the Manchu
dynasty seems doomed to utter failure.
Twenty thousand republican support
ers are expected to join other forces
between Tien Tsin and Peking, and
large numbers of republican troops are
also marching from the south to op-
pose the monarchical authorities. Sup
porters Of the Manchu regime are re
ported here to have only three thous-
and troops, the loyalty of which may
be absolutely depended upon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
REGISTRATION LIST
SENT TO WASHINGTON

The list of citizens of Sumter coun-
ty eligible for military service under
the provisions of the conscript law has
been dispatched to the war depart
ment at Washington, D. c.. by the
county registration board. The work
OF making up the new, list was com
pleted last night.
1t was necessary to revise the list of
registrants as first made up, on ac-
count of the new orders received from
the war department asking tat the
names be listed without regard to
claims of exemption. The previous
tdbulation had been made on the basis.
o. exemption claims.
On the new list which contains 2,29S
names, each man is given serial
number and the actual draft made at
Washington will be according to these
numbers. The list of white registrants
will appear in the Sunday issue Of
the Times-Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
MANCHU DYNASTY
DESTINED
NOT To SUCCEED

PEKING, July 6.-Fighting began
yesterday at Lang Fang, thirty-five
miles southeast of Peking, between
troops loyal to General Hung Chang,
supporter of the Manchu dynasty, re-
Gently sought to be re-established, and
republican forces. The outcome of the
encounter is yet unknown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
MISS WALLER TO TEACH
IN FURLOW GRAMMAR SMHO0L

Beginning with the fall term opening
the early part of September, Miss Lau-
rena Waller will be a member Of the
faculty of Furlow Grammor school
Miss Waller is a sister of J. w.
Waller of this city, and comes highly
recommended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
TO CENSOR CABLES
FOR SPY MESSAGES

WASHINGTON, D. c., July g.
Censorship of all outgoing cables is
to be made more rigid to prevent spies
sending information from this country
to Germany 1t is believed military re-
ports are now going out Of the United
States, disguised as commercial mes
sages to neutral countries.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
Secrecy Covers Movements.

LONDON, July 6.-Reticence con-
cerning what is going on along the
British front in France is in evidence
today
Some military activity is reported
today in Macedonia, but not on large
scale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
Russians and Turks Eli hting.

PETROGRAD, July 6--Russians and
newly Turkish detachments
are battling today in the Bisan region
or the Persian n-Mesopotamian frontier,
it is officially announced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06
FREQ ARTHUR RETURNS
FROM FUNERAL Of NIECE

Fred B. Arthur will return today
from New Orleans, where he went to
rect his sister, Mrs. Mike Cox, who
was returning to her home in Shell
man from Silver City, New Mexico,
with the body of her daughter. Miss
Sallie Sue Cox, who died at that place
on Tuesday, the Sd inst. The funeral
and interment took place in Shellman
today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06

have swallowed the hook and are land
ed in the boat, many others come to
take their place, for there are always
more perch than there are stumps
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06

who are as much opposed to the pan
German scheme o. things as are the
Americans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-06

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-06-15
MEN WANTED.

The recruiting officers of the
army have begun an intensified re-
cruiting campaign with view to
obtaining by June 30 the full war
quotaffor the regular army.
Ltis pointed ont that it is high
ly importantthet theYuota be fill
eddy the end of the month, in
order that every man in the. 81
new regiments of the regular army
be fully trained against the time
when he will go to defend the
honor of his country and bring
fresh gloryito the arms of the Re-
public.
The movement has been launch
ed in the Memphis recruiting dis
trict, which is composed of 20
counties, of which Benton is one,
with greatvigor and already there
is considerabl bl-competition between
the several counties and localities
to be first in putting forth the re-
|quired number of men.
1t is believed that with the CO.
operation Of every citizen and the
spirit of loyalty that is being man
est'by those of military age that
each county in the Memphis dis
trict will on June 80 be found to
be found to have furnished every
man that it was called upon to con-
tribute to the. great cause. In the
district there are thousands of men
between the ages of 81 81 years
who onJune 5 registered for mil
itary service. The fact that they
have registered, lis pointed out,
is no bar to their voluntary en-
listment in the regular army and
due credit will be given each coun-
ty for every man who voluntarily
enlists therefrom.
As one of the counties in the
Memphis district, Benton is ex-
pected totfurnish % men.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-06-15
TEACHERS MEETING.

County superintendent Edgar j. /.
Clementmailed out folders the first
of the week containing program of
themesting of teachers in Camden
tomorrow and announcement of the
county teachers institute to open
here July9 and continue one week.
The first order of business of the
session of teachers here tomorrow,
which will be called at 10. 80 in the
morning, is organization and cleo
ton of officers. Three. questions
will be open for general discussion
Glow can we make the public
school better serve the people?"
Chow can we increase the inter-
est of the people in the. public
SCHOOL,"
"New school legislation
Superintendent Clementreminds
the teachers that.all who expect to
teach in Benton County this season
are required to attend this meeting.
He also requests teachers to bring
andfile their certificates with him.
The annual institute will be held
at Camden High School building,
beginning Julya9. Teachers are
required by law.to attend institute
or summer school.