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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

Three men, who were charged with
being drunk, forfeited their collater-
al in the Police Court this morning
by failing to appear when their
names were called. James Lucas,
charged with being drunk and dis
orderly and carrying a razor, was
fined 500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
TO RENEW CAMPAIGN FOR
THE VITAL STATISTICS LAW

ATLANTA. Ga, June advocates
of a thorough and up-to-date system OF
, itaI statistics for Georgia will renew
their efforts in the forthcoming session
Of the legislature to secure an apprc-
Priation to put in operation the system
Of obtaining vital statistics that wa
established by the legislature in 1914,
but which has never amounted to any
thing because no money was provided
Tor its operation.
Georgia stands today in the rather
hnenviable light of not knowing how
many people vie in the state, or what
they die of. which means that the state
is wholly ignorant of the fundamen-
tai information without which no intel
ligent and constructive public health
campaign can be undertaken.
1t was suggested by w. j. Harris,
chairman of the federal trade commits
sion, when he was director of the Uni
ed States census, that the legislature.
in passing the vital statistics law
should make the justices of the peace,
city clerks and notary publics vital sta
tistics registrars. and provide compen-
sation for their services on the same
basis allowed in other states.
This plan Will be proposed in the
legislature as. offering the most avail
able and practical means of setting ii
r,otion the machinery needed to secure
a complete and accurate record o
deaths and their cause.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
CANNING CLASSES
BEGIN ON TUESDAY

The canning classes which the Amer
icus Lighting Company has so pa
triotically organized under the direc-
ton of Mrs. J. r. Haines, will begin
Tuesday morning, the 18th instant, NJ
the vacant store on Jackson street
formerly occupied by Daniels jeweIry'
establishment. This store has been
kindly loaned by Mr. w A. Dodson.
Mrs. Haines mailed notices on yes
terday to those who have registered in
the classes, notifying them when 10
come for instruction. and what to bring
with them. Each person will have a
separate equipment. and there will be
electric fans in the class room, so that
the discomfort from the heat will be in
d ereat measure eliminated The morn
ing classes will begin promptly at 9
O'Clock and the afternoon classes at
$3.50. Those assigned to certain classes
are requested to attend the classes ID
which they are assigned and not to ask
to be changed to another class, as this
would cause great inconvenience AM
confusion.
The members are also asked to be on
hand promptly
In the event the cans ordered
through Miss Long have not arrived by
Tuesday, the Buchanan Hardware Com
pany have a limited number, and those
taking the instructions may purchase
one can each for the lessons. Of course,
the vegetables or fruit preserved viii
be carried home by those furnishing
them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
B. Y. P. ]. To HOLD
CONF FERENCE HERE

On Thursday, June 14th, confer
ence will be held at the Central Bap-
t ist church here of delegates from
every church in the Friendship Baptist
association. The object of this meet
ing will be to perfect plans to organ
ize a Baptist Young Peoples Union in
each and every church belonging to the
association.
Rev R. L. Bivins, of Americus, is
moderator of the association and there
are SO churches under his jurisdiction.
There are now eight unions in the as
sOciation, and the influence of these
young peoples organizations is so good
that it is deemed advisable to try 10
form one in every church. Both the
BAPTIST churches in Americus have
fourishing B. Y. P U. charters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
BRITISH FOOD CONTROLLER
ISSUES ORDERS TO H0TEI.s y

LONDON, June by the end of this
month it will be possible to say
whether the British stomach has a
sense of honor. Said stomach has been
Oh probation now for several weeks.
July l the answer viii be known. II
it is affirmative, John Bull may con-
tinue to live on voluntary rations. 9th
erwise compulsory rations and food
tickets. The honor system of the idea
Of Lord Devonport, sometimes called by
owners of impatient tummies, the elo.
rified grocer" The campaign or homo
is on in full blast. There never was
any idea that the national stomach
should fight out its battle alone and
unaided. 1t is supported by billboards
by pamphlets, by dodgers and newspa-
per reminders. Kennedy Jones, this
advertising genius behind the big ant
successful win the War Loan" cam
paigh, is sitting at Lord Devonport
right hand. Jones has bombarded the
nations conscience with such phrase
as If we eat more than our share We
eat somebody's else's share" Shave
the bread and the bread will save you >
The honor system is applied to the
family only. The food controller is
sues orders-which are law-for hotels
and restaurants.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
BELIEVES us. GOES
To WAR BY EXCUSE

BUENOS AYRES, June THE Ar
gentine view is that the United States
is going to war rather because she has
good excuse than because she has a
good reason. The Argentines who do
think the United States had an ade-
quate reason are also of the opinion
that this reason was not the consider,
alton which led her into war.
1t is generally their judgment that
the United States wanted to fight They
believe the United States to be a vie
tim of the same sort of psychological
influence which after the commission
Of sensational crime, or suicide, often
causes the incident to be initiated by
others.
They call attention to me fact that
North Americans are accepting uniyer
sal military service, food control and
other big changes in the interest of the
national service. The Argentine idea
is that North Americans actually wan:
to suffer hardships and privations be-
cause other people are doing so.
That is why Argentina is rather chi.
ly toward the attitude North America
has taken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
To PUSH LIBERTY
B OHD CCAA|NP CAMPAIGN PPAA||GGhh

Plans are under way for the forma-
tion Of an organization in Sumter
county for the promotion of the Lib
erty Bonds, subscriptions for which
are now being received at the banks
throughout the land
The Chamber of Commerce, which
has hitherto taken no official part in
the campaign, will cooperate in the
movement, lending its assistance to
the Sumter county committee of bank
ers which has charge of the promotion
of the bonds in this section.
The work of completing the organi
zation of the committees in the various
sections of the county will be taken
UP without delay and within few
days it is expected that the definite an
nouncement of committees will be
made.
Sumter county's apportionment of
the Liberty Bonds" has not yet been
subscribed and it is the intention OF
the bankers committee and the Cham
Der of Commerce to secure the full
subscription of the bonds allotted .tc
this county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
BARRED ZONES FOR
ALIEN ENEMIES

NEW YORK, June 7.-America's $
blow at alien enemies in New York
fell when the United States marshal's
order forbidding Germans to enter 20
barred zones around armories and na-
val militia stations in this city became
effective Between 10000 and 10000
males over IA years of age are hit, It
is estibated. The zones are of hal;-
mile radius.
Hundreds of permits were issued to
Germans who had lived for years IN
the prohibited districts and bore good
regulations, to persons employed there
who could get forceful recommend
tions from their employers, and 70
IL ose who faced ruin if unable to enter
the zones to conduct their business.
Those who obtained special permis-
SION to continue living in the districts
cannot be visited by German friends
for social purposes" The forbidden
areas in some instances took in Ger
man clubs, restaurants and hotels. I'm
der the rule, enemy aliens can pass
through the zones on public convey.
arces, but cannot alight en- route. Ger
mans without permits caught in the
barred districts will be interned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
Tanks In Thick of Fighting.

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS in
FRANCE, June THE British rush
this morning took them well oyer the
ridge on the Messines-Wytschaete front
and into the village of Messines, where
they are now entrenching. It is re-
ported also that the captured Lenfer
and areeba, while Wytschaete is sur
rounded, and its surrender inevitable
The British captured trench positions
stretching from Observation Ridge,
southeast of Ypres to point north OF
Armentieres, and more than a million
pounds of high explosives were blown
up under the German advanced posi-
tions demoralizing them ompletely
The most gigantic mining operations OF
the war preceded the advance, and
tenks were in the thick of the hardest
fighting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
PRISONERS TELL
Of GERMAN CAMPS

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
AFIELD, June Three British Tom
mics. just escaped from a German
prison, told of extraordinarily bad
treatment. They crossed many lines
of enemy trenches in the escape.
I'VE were first imprisoned in a chalk
pit and then transferred to a camp
where there were already 1000 British
French. Russians and Algerians," said
one. German officers threatened TO
shoot some prisoners for refusing in
formation. We were housed in leaks
huts, without overcoats or blankets in
the coolest weather. Sometimes We
worked ON roads within range of our
own guns. Our food was black bread,
thin soup and weak coffee Bathing ia
cilities were nil We were driven 10
work under penalty of whippings.
There were no doctors and the sick had
to toll as hard as any of u.s."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
NEGRO EL|GIBLES
DOUBLE THE WHITES

The compilation of the registration
returns from every district of Sumter
county shows that the negroes eligible
for military service are about double
the number of whites. In round num-
btrs there are 707 white male citizens
Of Sumter county between the ages OF
u and 81 years. the prescribed limits
mentioned in the universal service act
There are 1894 eligible negroes.
Only 8 aliens are registered in the
county. all these residing in Americus
The various districts stand as fol
lows in the matter fwhites and me-
groes eligible for military service IN
der the law:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
us. NAVAL COLLIER
ARRIVES IN FRANCE

WASHINGTON y. c., June THE
Jnited States naval collier Jupiter has
arrived at a French port having On
board large supply of wheat and
other supplies, the navy department an
nounced today The ship sailed from
the United States with information
concerning it's voyage being given out
The newspaper Matin, published at
Paris. announcing the arrival of the
Jupiter says the supplies are for use
of American troops.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
DEAL CLOSED To
NEW ROAD.
To THIS CITY

The Americus & Atlantic railroad,
which is being built to connect the A.,
3. & A. railroad at Games, Ca, in Doolv
county, with the Central of Georgia
railway and the Seaboard Air Line at
Americus, will be in actual operation
as soon as the construction can be
completed, according to an announce
ment made this morning, following a
final meeting of the stockholders, at
which time the officers and directors
were elected.
For almost a year negotiations have
been in progress to secure the con-
struction of the new railroad through
to Americas, but the deal hung fire
from time to time, as new difficulties
and situations developed The road has
already been built from Games to
Sumter county soil, crossing the Flint
river at Copperas Bluff In the 2Sth dis
trict A long trestle has been con-
structed across the stream at this point
AID through the river swamp on this
side of the river
The road has been graded as far as
Methvin's store in the 2Sth district and
i is announced that freight will be
hauled from that section this fall In
fact, it is intended to haul watermelon
shipments this summer.
AS a matter of fact, the right of way
from Methvin's store to the proposed
terminal site in Americus has been Sc
cured, while negotiations for the erec
tion of terminals and shops have not
yet been completed These matters
will be considered further at future
meetings of the directors
The officers Of the Americus & AtI;sn
tic railroad as chosen this morning
! are: President, J. s. Morton; yice-pres
ident, Frank Lanier; secretary-treas-
urer, Crawford Wheatley. The directors
are L. G. Council, J E. Poole, Carr S.
Glover Frank Lanier, Crawford Wheat
ley, j. S. Morton, R. S. Berrien. Of AT
lanta, and Wash Baker, of Montezuma
The completion of the Americus Il
Atlantic railroad to this city will az
ford increased transportation facilities
for this section and will open UP
territory which has hitherto been more
or less hampered in development By
the lack of adequate facilities of this
character.
A 12-hour freight package service
from Americus to Atlanta is promised
by he A, B. G. A. railroad when the
new line is completed and with three
railroads radiating from this city, it is
pointed out that decided step forward
will have been taken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
BRITISH ATTACK
ALONG
NINE M|LEFRONT

NEW YORK, June 7.-(Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables during the daly.)-General Haig
launched his expected attack in Bel
GUM. striking early this morning on
nine-mile front on the Messini-Wit-
schaete ridge, between Ypres and Lille.
The British gained their immediate OBJ
jectiye and continue pushing forward.
While a considerable stretch separates
this salient from the Arras front, the
Few offensive may be considered con-
tinuation of the Arras battle, the i'm
mediate objective in Belgium creating
curve in the German line three
miles long and about the same dis
tance deep.
hTe only development on the French
front was a German attack last night
rear st. Quentien, which was repulsed
News from Russia is more reassuring
today. Besides a settlement of the
Kronstadt incident, reports indicate
Minister of War Kerensky is getting 9
firmer hold on the army and a settle
Inent of the threatened munitions strike
in Petrograd now appears likely
The arrival of American warshipi
off the French coast is announced by
French Minister of Marine Suich, VIII
extended a cordial greeting in the namc
OF the French navy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
GEORGIA boy IS
MEMBER CREW
SINKING U-bOAT

WASHINGTON, D. c., June AFTER
announcement from Paris that the
American steamer SiIvershell had sunk
German submarine the navy depart
rlent, stated that this was the vessel
referred to in yesterdays announce
ment but it was against the policy OF
this government to name such vessel.
The gun crew was. commanded by Will
liam j. Clark OF New York, former war
rant officer on the battleship Arkansas.
Secretary Daniels said the exploit was
a fine piece of work and he is consid-
ering promoting Clark Kerrie L. Pat
terson, of Forsyth county, Georgia. is
member of the crew.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
AMERICUs TO GET
1917 CONFERENCE

The district conference for the Amer
icus district will be held in Americas
next year at the Lee Street Methodist
church A delegation going to Fort
Gaines yesterday to attend the con-
ference in session at that place report
that Americus went after the confer
eEce, and had no trouble in landing il
Rev. o. B. Chester, presiding elder os
this district, was in charge.
This conference usually meets IN
the month of June and there are al
ways around zoo delegates present,
representing about 100 churches.
Quite a good deal of important work is
assigned to the district conferences
throughout the state. sleh as examin-
ing and recommending the young cler.
gy for the ministry. etc. Rev. Paul Ell
lis, Rev. George Acree and Rev. ]. W.
Patterson represented the Americus
churches at the Fort Gaines eonferenc ?
and among the laymen in attendance
we're T. NJ Furlow, Neon Buchanan
and John Peel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
PLEADS GUILTY TO
FORGERY CHARGE

B. L. Carter, former cashier of the
DeSoto Banking Company, which clos
ed its doors in the fall of 1916, enter
g a plea of guilty to a charge of for
gerry this morning before Judge 2. A
Iattlejohn in the Superior court Car
ter was indicted at the November term
OF the Superior court last for
embezzlement, but has not yet been
tried on this charge. The grand jury
at the present term Of court also in
dicted him for forgery, and it was II
this charge that he entered his plea.
He has not yet been sentenced
The trial of John D. Walker, OF
Sparta. Ca. charged with accessory
before the fact to Carter's forgery
was begun this morning, w. F. Bur
we'll, of Sparta, and W. A. Dodson. OF
this city, representing Mr. Walker. W.
w. Dykes is assisting Solicitor General
John A. Fort in the prosecution of the
case.
Yesterday afternoon Lease Walker.
a negro charge dwith assault with in
tent to murder, and who was brought
back from Hartford, Conn, few weeks
ago to stand trial here, was found not
guilty
Leroy Wilborn, a negro, was found
guilty of simple larceny and was SEN
fenced to serve months on the chain
gang, or pay fine of $50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
SINGING PART OF INSTRUCTION
IN THE MEXICAN ARMY N0N

MEXICO CITY, June Thereafter
singing will be part OF the instruction
given the Mexican army. The soldie =
will be taught marching songs and also
will be given instruction in choraa
singing. The enthusiasm caused by
the sineing of some of the soldiers dur
ing the reviews incident to the celebrl
ton Of General Carranza's inauguera-
ton and the celebration of the national
holiday on May was responsible for
this decision by the department oi
war
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
SUBMARINE FIRED
ON SHIPS CREW

AN ATLANTIC PORT, June An
American destroyer on patrol off the
&C asst of ireland, recently came upon a
German submarine shelling life boats
of ships it had just sunk, according to
survivors of the torpedoed vessels ar,
irving here today. The submarine dis
appeared before the destroyer could
get shot at her. The destroyer then
rescued twenty survivors of two ships
sent down within sight of each other
The ships were the Russian bark Lytor
and the Norwegian bark Madura.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
FIRST COTTON BLOOMS
OF SEASON SHOWN HERE

Jesse l.. Davis, a well known planter
of the 18th district of this county yes
terday afternoon sent in the first two
cotton blooms to be seen in Americus
this season. Mr.. Davis has cotton that
is considerably further advanced than
that seen in most sections of the coun-
ty and the appearance of the first
blooms. although not as early as iii
some years. gives promise that the
crop is now progressing satisfactorily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
SENATE FIXES TAX
On BANK CHECKS

WASHINGTON. D. c., June The
senate finance committee today agreed
to put a tax on checks and drafts over
FIVE dollars of two cents each, raising
81, 500 900 in revenue by this method.
The committee eliminated taxes on
club dues. adopted by the house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
Germans in orient Nut Stay There.

YOKOHAMA. June Germans in
the orient vii have to sta wright where
they are until the war is over. This de
veloped today. when the Java Mail
Steamship line-the only neutral COM
pGny operating steamers in the Pacific
refused to carry subjects of the cen
trail powers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
REBELS RECOGNIZE
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT I

PETROGRAD, June THE Kron~
stadt committee of soldiers and work
mems delegates, who declared that
fortress's independence of the provis
ional government recently and threat
ened a naval demonstration at Petro-
grad, has receded from this position
and formally recognized the authority
of the provisional authorities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
SEVEN ARRESTED IN
ABDUCTION PLOTS

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, June 7.-Sevea
persons are under arrest here in con-
nection with an alleged plot to kidnap
c, A. Clement, jeweler, one baby anG
st. Louis munitions manufacturer
The connection of this incident with
the disappearance of the Keet child is
as far from solution as ever.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
100000 Back Yard Gardens in Ohio

COLUMBUS, o., June 7.-0hio's sys
tematic method of taekling the food
problem, has resulted. it was ans
today, in 100000 backyard
gardens being started. This puts 25.-
800 additional acres under cultivation
ard assures. an extra crop worth at
least 81, 1000, goo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07
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THE WEATHER

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-07

The Times-Recorder is the ONL Y paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-17
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
WILDWOOD

TWO EXTRA SIZE CHOICE LOTS, STREET
TO STREET Y BLOCK OCEAN. BAR
qA,N MN iibHEI tMMEpIATE AIli,,y SALE rs c,rv
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-17
SAMUEL T. FOX 60.
J, COR. 9TH AND CAiLOWHIIL SITS.

SAMUEL T. FOX & co
S. E. COR. 9TH AND CAfLOWHILL SITS.
STORES
a2s Commerce St, store and floors. .. $50 90
252 n. 9th St. large store ............. 4a 90
90l Filbert st. floors NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. - 90
STORES AND DWELLINGS
1907 Cumberland Or. and store cows. sac. 90
gOB Ruttouwood. store and rooms. ..... 25.O0
sol Wood, store and u rooms ........... l5.OO
llO9 Fairmounf. store and room. .,...., 1000
950l perot. store and rooms, first floor.
DWELLINGS
1915 Master. II rooms, ConvpnienCes. .. siO. .ON
52R Marshall, IL rooms ,.,,,........,.. 80. O0
i3R :. iOth, II rooms, COn\enlenCeS. 80. Ou
1919 Norris II rooms. Cony"nieuCes ..,... 9S. 10
2aO3 Fairn't Tor. S25 ali y. Lawr'ce. Tr.slT
sos Noble. gr..,.. 20 80 Wood, Sr...... 10
aG5 Wood, Or. - Gi3 Melon, s., 49,, iG
3l5 y, Darien, sr. 20 II Wharton. IT,. IL
TlOGA
1880 TioEa, housekeeping apartments. ....... 500
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-17
MAINE
REAL ESTATE TO EXCHANGE

WILL EXCHANGE $4,000 equity in large Main
Line residence for home in Philadelphia or
oashore cottage. might consider small
eouites In Philadelphia investment houses.
p 335 Ledger Office
INVESTMENT dwellings and small apartment
houses for city ground Atlantic city cottage.
ABERNETHY. 1913 $. 18th.
SEyERAL PROPERTIES for exchange. What
have you? WORRELL & CO. 555 y. nth.