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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
F!OOO RUNS MILLION
CHINESE FROM HOME.
ENTIRE CITY OF TIEN-TSIN NOW
THREATENED WITH DESTRUCT-
ION AND A MILLION PEOPLE ARE
HOMELESS.

PEKING, Sept. 2S-The city of Tien-
Tsin is threatened with destruction by
flood. The Chinese city and portions
of all the foreign concessions are un-
der water, which is rising rapidly and
which covers the great plain to the
southeast of Peking. 1t is estimated
that 100000 Chinese are homeless.
The railway embankment between
Tien-Tsin and Nanking has been cut to
permit the escape of the water.
The Hoang-Ho overflow has spread
to the northward and has broken the
Grand canal at many places.
The mud walls protecting Tien-Tsin
are being strengthened under foreign
supervision, but all the streams in the
Chilli province are feeding the flood
seeking the sea, making the situation
desperate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
DROP BOMBS ON
AMERICAN CAMP
GERMAN AYIAT0RS DESPERATELY
TRYING TO LOCATE AMERICAN
UAMPS-NO INJURIES WERE
CAUSED

AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS, in
France, Sept. 2S.-German aviators
have bombarded the barracks of the
American army engineers, but none OF
the men received scratch.
The attack was made at night and
the men were suddenly aroused by the
bursting of explosives They hurried
into the bomb-proof dug-outs and there
calmly waited until the raiders made
off.
Flying at low altitude, the hostile
visitors opened up with their machine
guns and riddled the barracks build
ings.
The Americans took the attack calm
ly and showed not trace of nervous
ness.
How the German airmen were able
to locate the American barracks in the
dark is mystery
The location of the cantonment has
not been revealed by the military au-
thorities, not has it become known how
close they are to the front
The chief feature of the attack was
the calmness of the men. Some even
joked while the German machine guns
were rattling high above the ground.
All had the utmost presence of mind
and some of the men, as they dashed
from their cots to the bomb-proofs,
picked up decks of cards with which
to while away the time at the good old
American game of poker.
When the barracks were established
the officers, seeing the possibilities Of
an air raid, had deep dug-outs con
structed and equipped for just such an
emergency.
German aviatcrs have been scouting
for some time in an evident search for
American troops, and were undoubted-
ly under orders to do their utmost to
ferret out their locations.
This information has not caused any
nervousness among the Sammies, how
ever. They are here for action and
already some of them are chatting be-
cause "they are not allowed to get into
the thick of it."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
GEORGIA COUNCIL OF
DEFENSE IS STARTED
MEETING HELD IN ATLANTA YES
TERDAY AND COMMITTEES ARE
yAMED TO UNDERTAKE WORK
IN THIS STATE.

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept 2S.-The Geor-
gia State Council of Defense, author
lied in the Office of Governor Hush M.
Dorsey Thursday. Various committees
to have charge of different phases Of
war work in Georgia were appointed
and Governor Dorsey reported by wire
to the National Council of Defense that
the Georgia council is organized and
ready for the work that lies ahead of
ii in this state.
The organization was perfected with
the election of the following officers:
Governor Dorsey, chairman; Com
missioner of Agriculture j. ]. Brown,
vice chairman; Lee Ashcraft, of At
lanta, secretary; c. A. West the gov
ernors executive secretary, assistant
secretary.
Committees were named at the after
noon session of the council, including
the executive committee, which will
outline a program of work to be sub
mitted to the next meeting of the coun-
Gil, which will be held October II.
The committees are as follows:
Executive Committee-Lee Ashcraft,
DR.. L. G., Hardman, of Commerce; ].
w. Oglesby, of Quitman; j. L. Thrash,
Of Tifton.
Committee on County Organization
Commissioner of Agriculture J. ].
Brown, State superintendent of Schools
NJ L. Britain, Commissioner of Com
merce and Labor Hal N. Stanley, Mrs.
Sam Inman, of Atlanta
Committee on Patriotic Public Speak
ers' Bureau-Dr. L. G.. Hardman; T.
S Rayworth, of Augusta; Rev. Theo-
dore Macarthur, of Cordele; N. w. Wea-
yer, of Cuthbert.
Four Minute Mems Committee-Mrs
A. R. Lawton, Of Savannah; Major c.
Downing, Adiutant General NJ. ]. Dan
iel Lee Ashcraft.
The foregoing committee is charged
with the campaign for brief patriotic
speeches in theaters and other places
OF common public gathering.
Special Committee on aLbor-Com-
missioner of Commerce and Labor, H
NJ. Stanley, ]. W. Oglesby, N. NJ
Weaver.
Special Committee on a Report OF
the Atlanta Joint Terminals Company
Concerning the Handling of Fish
Scraps-Commisioner ]. ]. Brown, J
W. Oglesby, DR.. L. G. Hardman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
&c ORGIA REGIMENTS NOT
LIKELY To RETAIN OLD
NAMES IN NEW ARMY

ATLANTA, GA, September 2S-
Georgia regiments hardly will be in
cluded in the list of ancient military
organizations whose identity is to be
preserved in the new national army,
officers at the Adjutant Generals Of
fee believed Thursday. The First,
Second and Fifth Regiments of Geor-
gia have had so many reorganizations
and other changes that their history
does not run many years into the dim
past.
Secretary of War Baker announced
several days ago that regiments with
a long and honorable record would re-
tain their identity, other units being
merged with them instead Of their be-
ing swallowed up in mex organizations.
II is understood, however, that this
does not apply to lesser units than
regiments.
If old companies were considered,
there are several Savannah and Angus
ia companies which date from just af-
ter the Revolution, though their official
names have been changed at frequent
intervals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
GERMANS CANNOT
RECOVER GROUND
BRITISH RETAIN POSSESSION OF
IMPORTANT POSITIONS CAPTUR-
ED DURING THE FIGHTING WE'D
NESDAY.

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS, in
Francee, SPIT. 2S.-The German effort
to break the hold the British gained in
Flanders Wednesday is continuing with
a strong offensive. However, the Ger
mans have failed at every point, though
fighting desperately.
The position of Zione Beke is espec-
tally contested for. This position gives
the best advantage for controlling the
Ostend railroad which is so necessary
for the German operations in Flan-
ders.
The Germans also made an unsuc-
cessful attack in the Argonne region
last night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
TRUST NO OFFER OF
PEACE FROM GERMANS
ADVISES NOR7HCL|FFE

ATLANTIC CITY, N j., Sept. rs
Trust no German peace Offer" Lord
Northcliffe, British newspaper publish
er, advised in addressing the Ameri-
can Bankers Association here today.
His remarks were greeted with storm
OF applause.
England now has 100000 men un>
der arms" he said, while warning the
bankers that those who believe the
war will end soon are laboring under
a delusion, as the Germans are in good
shape"
Lord Northcliffe advocated good
wages for workmen so they couldget
a share in the capital invested in the
war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
w. 0. Wiliamson's Ga m
For Exemption is Turned
Down By President Wilson

w. O. Williamson, of Route c, Box 10,
living several miles from Americus,
who appealed to President Wilson for
military exemption on the ground that
he was a farmer, must serve in he
army
His application has been rejected by
the president.
Seven other Georgians also had their
appeals turned down at the same time.
They are:
Wylie H. Jordan, Macon. R. F. D. ),
agricultural claim.
Richard F. Braswell Cochran, R. F.
Il. No 9, agricultural claim.
R, L. Josey, Midwife, industrial
claim.
Robert B. Boyer, Linton, agricultural
claim.
Clarence Thompson, Toomsboro,
agricultural claim
Hall Martin, Machen, r. F. D., agri-
cultural claim.
Gordon G. Singleton, Spread, Jeffer-
son county, industrial claim.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
NINE MORE To
LEAVE MONDAY
FOR THE ARMY
HARRY HAWKINS, PROMINENT
YOUNG ATTORNEY, is ONE OF
THOSE WHO is DRAWN AS A
SELECTMAN,

Harry Hawkins, prominent young
Amerlcus attorney, and son of Col Eu-
gene A. Hawkins, must go to the army
as one of the selectmen.
His name has been posted, and he
must report at the courthouse hexe on
October /, next Monday, and be in At
lanta on Tuesday, for service at Camp
Gordon.
Mr.. Hawkins married only this year,
his wife being the daughter of Judge
J A. Hixon, with whom he is associated
in the practice of law.
Jesse Lee Jeter, who is employed in
the waterworks department for the
city, is also drawn.
Others who must leave on Monday
are as follows:
No. 81. Jesse L. Davis.
10. 19. James E. Carter.
No. 220 Irwin J. Smoot.
No. 225. l.. D. Eubanks. ~
No. 295 H. r. Pitcher.
No. 323. Daniel Ledger.
No. II. Walter Lee Johnson.
This practically completes the quota
that Sumter county must furnish, un-
der the first conscription drawing.
Eighty-fve per cent. of the required
number have now been selected, and
the remaining fifteen per cent. will be
held in allegiance until the government
decides when to use them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
URGE EXPULSION
sen. LAF GILLETTE
AMERICAN BANKERS APPLAUDE
SPEAKER WHO SAYS THAT WIS
CONSIN SENATOR SHOULD BE
PUT OUT OF SENATE.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Sept. 2SS.--
Members of the American Bankers as
sociation launched into vehement ex-
pressions of approval when Nicholas
Murray Butler, president of Columbia
University, addressing them on "The
Changing World" demanded that con-
gress exercise its right to expel Unit
ed States Senator LaoFllette.
I'VE are repelling attacks upon
American people and institutions of two
kinds" DR.. Butler said, "We are fight
ing across the sea, and we are fight
ing evil-minded suspicion, cowardice
and treason whic hhave raised their
heads at home. Our soldiers can fight
the soldiers Of the enemy. You and
/ have got to fight sedition and treason
here"
Have the American people lost
their power for corporate Indignation y
he asked.
There is a provision in the consti-
tuition providing that congress may ex-
pei a member by two-thirds vote
What are they thinking of to sit there
and permit themselves to be contamin-
ated by Senator Robert M. LaFollette?' p
Cries came from every side as DR..
Butler proceeded.
Gentlemen, you might as well put
poison into the food of every boy that
goes to his transport as to permit this
man to make war upon the nation in
the halls of congress.
Il am native son of New Jersey,
which has two patriotic sons in the
senate. call upon them to take the
lead.
q am citizen of New York. New
York has two patriotic sons in the SEN
ate. l call upon them to take up the
challenge. No single act would go so
far to shorten the war"
Again the audience applauded.
Hundreds of millions of dollars are
being expended and thousands of lives
are being lost because we sit by indig-
nant and supine," DR.. Butler declared
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
CARTER, NEGRO
BARBER HERE, is DEAD

Lucius G. Carter, we'll known ne
gro barber here, died Thursday night
about IL o'clock, death following an
illness Of about three months. He had
been employed at the shop of Alfred
Apple during several years, beginning
there as bootblack when mere boy.
He was about 27 years Of age, and
known to the patrons of Apples place
as a polite, attentive negro, courteous
to all and well liked among his white
acquaintance, all of whom will regret
to learn of his demise. The remains
will be inferred Sunday in the colored
cemetery here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
COLUMBUS MAY
GET ARMY CAMP
GOVERNMENT is CONTEMPLATING
THE PURCHASE OF BIG SITE
OPTIONS ON LAND ALREADY Sc
CURED.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 2S.-
The war department is considering the
location of training ground for in
fantry drill and military tactics, In
cluding artillery and military tactics
cinity of Columbus.
The proposed site, which covers ap-
proximately 400 square miles, is under
stood to have been approved by Off
GERS Of the department of the south
east. bat their recommendation has not
reached the war department. 1t is not
expected before the Both inst.
The site begins southeast of Colum-
bus on line running south to Gus
seta, in Chattahoochee county, and ex-
tends almost due east for distance of
about 20 miles to "a point in the vicinity
OF Butler, in Taylor county.
Practically all Of the land in this
area is under option to the Columbus
chamber of commerce, which has been
acting in cooperation with Congress
man w. c. Adamson, of the Fourth dis
trict. Judge Adamson today explained
the situation briefly, with respect to
tie training ground, as follows:
'The war department advertised
some time ago for a suitable site any
where in the United States for a
training ground for infantry drill and
military tactics, including artillery
practice. 1t is required that the site
embrace approximately 400 square
miles, its dimensions to be 20 miles by
20 miles,
The progressive city of Columbus
was at,1ected by the advertisement and
set about to furnish the site. The Col
umbus chamber of commerce has Sc
cured options on most of the land. Off
GERS Of the Southeastern department
have made preliminary inspection of
the land. Their report, however, has
not been laid before the war depart
luSill, uhu uU dCIlOn WILL DS ldhSll uAbi4
! it las been considered.
Il an informed that other conmuni-
ties in various sections are anxious to
secure the training ground, and have
submitted proposition. Secretary Ba-
ker informs me that he will take no
action until December 80, when it is
Expected that the reports will be in the
hands of the department.
Il am not permitted to detail the
proposition Columbus has submitted,
but it is very attractive. ! am remain
ing in Washington to further the in
terests of Columbus in this matter"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
vERDUN SAFE IN
HANDS OF FRENCH
THEY ARE IN COMPLETE POSSES
SION OF THIS IMPORTANT
STRONGHOLD AND ENTRENCHED
FOR THE WINTER

AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUART-
ERS IN FRANCE. September 2S-With
the approach of another winter, the
-drawn-out battle of Verdun finds
the German Crown Princes army push
ed back from every vantage poiEt 1t
had won at such frightful costs earl
ier in the war.
The Germans are being slowly driv>
en- back to the positions which they
held when they began their first Of
fensiye at Verdun in February, 1916.
The French now possess all the
ridges and observation posts COM
handing the inner circle of forts. The
only German observation possible
now are those made from aeroplanes.
Also the Germans now can use CT
their long range guns in shelling the
fcrts and the city itself and these are
incapable of rapid firing.
The German artillery is now throw
ing an average Of 60 big projectiles a
day on Verdun the object being to re-
duce the city Systematically. Almost
nightly air raids are made and ex-
Elosives dropped.
The French officers and soldiers in
the Verdun garrison live under the
citadel in gigantic dug-outs and tun-
nels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
Little James Wa 'ker Badly
Hurt When Bicycles Collide

Little James Walker, five-year-old
son of MIR. and Mrs. James A. Walker,
OF South Lee street, was very badly
bruised and s'aken up yesterday af-
ternoon though not seriously injured,
while riding up and down the driveway
to his parents residence on his tricy-
Gle.
The little fellow, it seems, had just
ridden up the driveway and was coast,
ing down backward when Estelle Ham
mond, high school boy, riding his BIZ
cycle out Lee street on his way home,
collided with him.
The accident, which is deeply de-
plored by all, seems to have been un-
avoidable, and it is sincerely hoped
that the little fellows injuries viii
not prove to be Of serious nature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
Not Investigate
Hetlin's Charge

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept rs
After a heated discussion, the house
rules committee today refused to act
on a resolution proposing a congress
inal investigation of Representative
Helms charge that members of con-
gress had "acted suspiciously' about
the time that Ambassador Bernstorff
requested money to influence procede-
ings in congress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
Services at Calvary Church.

Evening prayer will be said tonight
at 1880 o'clock A full attendance of
the choir is requested TO rehearsal OF
Sundays music. Tomorrow, Sept. 29,
being the Feast of st. Michael and All
Angels, there will be a celebration of
the Holy Communion at II a. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
New Orleans Is
Expecting Storm

NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept. 2S.-The
tropical hurricane was seventy miles
suth of this city this morning, and
sweeping northward 1t is possible
that the worst part of it will be felt at
New Orleans.s All schools in this Sec
ton have been closed and business sus-
pended in apprehension of the storm.
of people have temporarily
moved to hotels and other more solid
structures in the heart of the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
MISSING SELF:CTMEN
BRANDED OESERTERs

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 2S.-
An effort to round up the selectmen
who have not reported has been start
ed by the war department.
Those wilfully absenting themselves
will he considered deserters, and will
be courtmartialed, receiving a desert
er's fate.
A reward of fifty dollars is offered
for the delivery of each deserter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
Bennett Increases Lead.

NEW YORK, Sept 2S.-William S,
BENEFITS lead over Mayor Mitchell in
the recount of the ballots cast in the
mayoralty race was increased today to
42S. 1t is expected that the count will
be finished tomorrow night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
Barbecue at Sumter.

Mr.. j. L. Glawson and other resi-
dents of Sumter community are enjoy
ing neighborhood barbecue today.
Several Americus people have been in
vited to partake of the cue with them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
Barry Appointed.

CHICAGO, H., Sept. 2S.-Edward
Barry Chicago, manufacturer, has been
ade managing director Of the opera
tions of the shipping board. He will
be in charge of the governments mer-
chant feet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28

Rev. G. NJ. Stearns, a noted prohf-
bition speaker, will occupy the pulpit
of First Methodist church Sunday
morning at IL o'clock and the First
Baptist church Sunday night at 1880
o'clock. He is one of the speakers
who are going through Georgia at the
instance of the Anti-Saloon League, in
support of the movement to make the
nation dry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-28
u. S. Bonds Sold
Way Above Par

NEW YORK, Sept 2S.-A million
dollars worth Of Liberty bonds changed
hands the first hour of stock market
trading today, at prices ranging from
one to one hundred and twenty, above
par.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-26
GREELEY,

J. E. Tracy, cashier of the Farmers
Savings Bank of Martelle, was calling
on old friends here Saturday and Sun
day.
L. D Massey is in Chicago this week
buying his holiday stock. T. B. Arm
strong is back at his old place in the
drug store during Mr. Masseys alb
sence
DR.. J. NJ Dorman of Manchester
ate supper with tie Dow family Satur-
day evening.
Prof Williams had business in the
county seat on Saturday.
J. W. Griffith and Horace Barger
were in Dubuque on Sunday. Mr. Crit
fifth has delivered to Mr.. Barger fine
new Overland.
V. E, Dow and wife and Mrs. ARM
strong were in Manchester last Sat IT.
day. m.
Henry Freeman of Maquoketa visited
with relatives here over Sunday,
C. S. Correll, who has been quite
ill the past week, is improving.
Harry Correll and family of near La
mont visited here on Sunday. ~
John Correll and wife of Waterloo
spent Sunday with relatives in Gree
ley.
Ed and Sam Luense left here Mon
day for Montana and other western
states. They will probably go to the
coast before they return.
Miss Arlie Young has given up her
position as operator in the local tele-
phone station.
Bernie Barger was at Henry Holt
hauses last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Roloff of Manchester,
were guests of Lester Pilgrim the first
of the week
Don Pilgrim and family of Manches-
ter were guests at the Lester Pill
grim home on Monday.
Miss Mabel Fletch visited relatives
in Manchester last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Binning of Hart
ley, Iowa, and Ed Binning and son of
Osmond, Neb., are guests of George
Binning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Binning were at
Earlville Monday to visit their nephew,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-26

Albert Binning, who left for Camp
Dodge last week
Mrs. Ellinor Wishart and little
granddaughter of Chicago were the
guests of her sister, Mrs, |. C. Odell,
the past week.
Laura Brady is assisting Mrs. Fred
Brady with her house work.
Tom Taylor had dance on Friday
evening of last week.
Lincoln and W. S. Odell and wives
were at |. c. Odells last Sunday.
Miss Viola Tngles visited home folks
last Sunday.
Bert Beohm Henry Holthous, John
License, All Burbridge, Barney Sher-
man and their families all picniced at
Gutenberg last Sunday.
Chancey Davey and family visited
at Chas. Cruise in Earlville Sunday.
w. S. Odell and wife visited Chester
Willard near Edgewood recently.
At the regular meeting of the l..
A. S. of the M. e. church held last
Thursday, the retiring president, Mrs
r. d. Graham, who is soon to leave
was presented by the members with a
CASSEROLE as a token of respect. The
officers elected were Mrs Laura Grit
fifth, president; Mrs. Maude Sherman,
vice president; Mrs. Fern Lang, treas
urer; Mrs. Mary Hohthaus, secretary
Donna Hindal luckily escaped with
a few minor bruises on Monday when
the buggy in which she was riding vas
thrown against hay rack, overturn-
ing and doing considerable injury to
the buggy.
The L. A. S. of the Christian church
met with Mrs W. A. Brown on We'd
nesday.
Mrs. w. A Funk is visiting in Del
aware.
Mrs. Fisk and mother are spending
few weeks in the west
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-26

broken,
The northeast group Of the Aid So
ciety of the Presbyterian church will
have a picnic dinner Wednesday at
the home of Mrs. Alfred Larkin.
There was a union meeting in the
Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon
in the interests of army Y. M. C. A.
work. 1t was the purpose of the
speakers to tell of this work much
needed among the boys and how every
one could help.
O. Heynen has returned from a
couple of months spent in Minnesota.
Miss Ruth Dillin visited over Sun
day with friends in Cedar Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ricketts, have
gone to Minneapolis to make their
home and are pleasantly situated in
the same fiat with Mr.. and Mrs Char
ley Marble.
A reception was given Monday even
ing in the gymnasium to the soldier
boys about to leave from here. 1t was
necessarily short order affair gotten
up by telephone, but it is astonishing
how many can be brought together on
brief notice, and there was large at
tendance, many coming in from the
country. 1t was under the auspices Of
the Commercial Club. The girls glee
club gave the music and brief talks
were made by Dean E. V. Laughlin,
w. S. Beels and F. e. Williamson.
After the program a reception was
given the boys present, and cigars for
the men and ice cream for the ladies
and children, and a pleasant evening
was enjoyed which will be remembered
by the boys while they are gone