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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31
TY LOAN
COMMITTEE GETS.
IN ACTIVE WORK

The Liberty Loan Committee for
Sumter County," composed of Frank
Lanier, Frank Sheffield. L. G. Coun-
Gil r. S. Oliver of Plains, and w. r.
Anderson, of Leslie, at a netting held
tlis morning, decided to at once
launch an active campaign in this
section to promote the sale of the
Liberty Bonds" the proceeds of
which are to be used in prosecuting
the war against Germany.
AS an evidence of their faith in the
bonds, the members of the committee
have personally subscribed $4,000
worth Of the Liberty Bonds" and are
enthusiastic in their activities in the
new campaign.
Every bank in Sumter county will
handle the bonds, disposing of them
to individual purchasers without max
ing any charge for their services. 1t
is desired that the bonds be subscrib-
ed as far as possible by the small in
vestor, for this plan is being advo-
Gated by the federal authorities in
charge of the bond sale campaign. The
average citizen in moderate circum
stances is the man whom the gov
ernment wants to purchase the bonds,
rather than the large investors and
the financial Institutions.
The bonds may be purchased on the
installment plan, the subscriber ray
ing as little as So down on a 500
bond and 81 on $50 bond. This
amount is then paid each week until
the full amount of the bond has beer
paid in.
The banks of Sumter county viii
handle the bonds on the installmen
plan if desired by the purchaser anc
the county committee is urging tbs
residents of this section to take ad-
vantage of this opportunity to use the
bonds as a means of saving money
which might otherwise be expended
| less wisely.
| On June 9TH. registration day, it is
planned to have representatives of the
Liberty Loan Committee at the
registration booths throughout the
county to acquaint all citizens with
the details of the bond purchase plan
and to urge the sale of the war secur-
tiles.
The ladies are to be requested to
assist in the work of promoting the
sale of the bonds and the Woman's s
Club of Americus will probably take
ar active part in this phase of the
campaign Further announcement
along this line will be made later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31
British Casualties Heavy.

LONDON, May 31.-The British of
fensive on the Arras front, involving
some of the most severe fighting of the
war. resulted naturally in large in
crease in casualties incurred over
those of the winter season, it is an
nounced here today. During the last
few months casualties have not been
made public, but in February these
totalled only 1S,4OO officers and men.
The assertion that British losses dur
irg the Arras offensive were smaller
by fifty per cent than during the
Somme offensive, are not borne out by
figures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31
OLDEST ADMIRAL
Of j. s. NAVY DEAD

WASHIGT0N, D. c., May 31.-ReaT
Admiral John Henry Upshur, who died
a. his home here last night, was the
Oldest of the living flag officers of the
United States navy. His life spanned
94 years of naval development Fifty
four were passed in active service and
SO as a retired naval commander of
the old school.
He was veteran of two wars. He
accompanied Commodore Perry on the
mission to Japan to induce that coun-
try to open it's ports to the worlds s
commerce, He spent adventurous days
in pursuing and fighting the African
slave traders of a half century ago.
Admiral Upshurs birth name was
John Henry Nottingham. Born in
Northampton county, Va, in 1923,
where his mothers family, the Up
shurs, were distinguished, he adopted
her name when 16 years old. He was a
nephew of Abel Parker Upshur who
vas secretary of the navy in Presi-
dent Tyler's cabinet, later succeeding
Daniel Webster as secretary of state,
and was killed when a cannon eX-
ploded aboard the Princeton.
Becoming midshipman in 1S41.
Young Upshur received his baptism OF
FIRE at the age of 2S while serving
under Commodore Perry at the siege
or Vera Cruz in the Mexican war. In
the fourteen years before the outbreak
OF the civil war, he spent year in
study at Annapolis, accompanied Perry
to Japan. acted as flag lieutenant or
the African squadron during the sup
preston of slave trading, and instruct
Ell class at Annapolis.
Serving in the South and the North
Atlantic squadrons under Admirals
Porter, Dupont and Lee during the
civil war, he won commendation from
Dupont for his skill in commanding
a gun deck division of the Wabash in
the attack on Port Royal. and shortly
after was given command of the Flam-
beau. He commanded the Minnesota
during operations along the James
river in the siege of Petersburg. At
the battle of Fort Fisher, under Por-
ter, he was placed in command of the
reserve division of vessels and won
for promotion.
AT the age of 81 Upshur had reached
the rank and title of rear admiral,
having in the meantime commanded the
of the Pacific and the South
Atlantic squadrons and the New York
navy yard. He was under orders to
take command of the United States ma
val forces in the Pacific when he retir
e,l in 1885.
The remaining years of Admiral Up
shur's life were spent in Washington
excepting for occasional trip abroad
He was celebrated as a story-teller
# the days when he sailed the seas
under Commodore Perry in the wood
IN warships which have since disap-
peared
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31
w. b. MERRITT SELLS
WEBSTER COUNTY FARM

The Peter F. Brown plantation.
owned by w. B. Merritt just over the
Sumter county line, in Webster coun-
ty was sold Wednesday to j. H. Hunt,
of Gainesville, Ga. The plantation
contained 1900 acres of land, and
brought a handsome price. The deal
was made by w S. Andrews.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31
RUSSIA To RAISE
ANOTHER WAR LOAN

PETROGRAD, May 31.-The proyis-
ional government has approved the
proposal of the temporary finance
minister to raise loan of two billion
rubles Immediately and to take steps
toward securing for the provisional
treasury supply of paper money
which has already become indespensi-
BILE, owing to the boarding of coins OF
small denomination. Announcement Of
the decision was made today through
the Russian official news agency here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31
EELGIAN CIYAL OFFICERS
IMPRISONED BY GERMANS

HAvRE, France, May 31.-A num-
her of Belgian officials who remained
/, that country after the invasion have
refused to continue their service under
tbe administrative division of the coun-
try decreed by the German govern
menf.
One of these patriots. NJ. Sauyeur,
general secretary to the minister of
the interior, wrote letter of protest
ation in which he resigned his Office.
Tbe governor general then fixed his
residence in Germany" the fixed resi-
sencen being construed here as prison.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31
LAST FRENCH DEPARTMENT
SOON TO ISSUE PAPER MONEY

NICE, France, May S1.-The Depart
ment of the Alps Maritimes, which was
the only department in France, except
inc the Department of the Seine, that
had not issued paper money during the
war. is now to have fractional paper
currency. The Chamber of Commerce
Of Nice has decided to issue S00O,O0G
francs in paper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31
GRAND JURY WILL
RECONvENE FRIDAY

The grand jury, which has not been
i'll session since Monday, will convene
aagin tomorrow morning to take up
the consideration of various matters
which are to be brought to its attention
by Solicitor General John A. Fort. Sew
eral true bills have already been re-
turned, almost all of them having been
en- cases in which the defendants are
now in jail.
The consideration of the civil calen-
dar was continued today in the Su-
perior court, Judge e. p. Graham pre-
siding. The case of Mrs. T. A. Bass
VS.. ]. L. Jones, a suit over land
line, was begun yesterday afternoon
and vii still in progress today.
Late yesterday afternoon the jury
brought in a verdict in the case of
the Travellers Insurance Company VS..
Mrs. T. A. Fletcher and D. R. An
drews. This action grew out of dis
pute over the possession of $4,000 paid
by the plaintiff as insurance on the
life of the husband of Mrs. Fletcher
Mr. Andrews claimed the money under
an agreement with the deceased, and
the verdict of the jury sustained his
contention.
The court will probably finish the
civil calendar tomorrow and will adj
journ until Monday, when Judge Lit
tlejohn will return to preside during
the consideration of the criminal cal
endar
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31
MACON WILL GET
MORE MEN THAN
FIRST EXPECTED

ATLANTA, May Macon's milf
tary cantonment bids fair to contain:
somewhat more men than has been
calculated. The understanding here lis
that, where two divisional camps are
located, though they will be under diff
ferent administration at the outset. WIZ
soon both be brought under one ad-
ministration AID when that is done tsse
organization will be Of such nature as
to require from 5000 to 5000 more mem
than figures out. This is hroughs
about by the assignment to each twos
camps of the additional special SER
vice expected to be performed by
the particular body of the army OF
additional regiments for specific duty
such, for instance, as a regiment or
two regiments of engineers.
Robert G. Berckmans, of Augusta,
who is here attending routine meet
ing of the state board Of entomology, Is
deeply concerned over the labor situa-
tion on farms and the possible effect
OF the heavy government contracts To
he let for camp construction. The ex-
odus of about $4,000 negroes in the
past ten months, nearly all of them,
from the rural sections, has, Mr. Berck-
rians says, had material effect on
farming conditions already, and any
thing which threatens to increase that
condition is going to seriously endan-
ger farming operations.
Commissioner of Agriculture T. T.
Brown already has been studying this
possible condition. and has written Sec
retary Houston of the federal depart
ment of agriculture, asking that the
matter be taken up at once with ths
war department. and making the sug
gestion that Secretary Houston insist
or every contract the government lets
for camp construction work include u.
clause which will prohibit the con
tractor employing labor from any FARM
in Georgia.
Mr.. Berckmans, who has kept =
close tab on the farm labor situations,
expresses an opinion similar to that
entertained by Commissioner Brown.
that the one main hope of the farmer
Is that such a clause be included in the.
contracts. Mr. Berckmans stresses the
point that especially in Georgia. the
farming element of the state has re-
sponded more literally to the call of
the government to plant very heavily
OF food crops, and for the government
to now permit any contractors, in the
employment of unskilled labor, 10 de-
pIete the farms would be nearly dis
astrous The construction of two mil
itary camps at Atlanta, two camps az
Macon, one and possibly two at Au-
gusta and Aiken and the likelihood of
enlargement of port facilities at Sa-
vannah will, as Mr.. Berchmans points
out, ali employing labor, under con-
tracts and sub-contracts, make YER
table raid ON the comparatively few
farm hands left in the state. He, too
has taken the matter up with Secre-
tary of Agriculture Houston.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31

; BRITISH MAY CASUALTIES
; TOTAL 1I1,9OO OF ALL RANKS

= LONDON, May 31.-British cas- 1
= ualties on all fronts for May, as
: published here today show the =
. loss of $500 officers and 100000 4
, enlisted men, The casualty list 4
= is for the period Of the greatest 4
= offensive in the west yet under =
= taken by the British.
= 4 4 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31
= = y = = 2 y = q 4 y y
: TORNADO DEATH LIST
: REACHES TOTAL OF IL.

: ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 31.-The =
= death list from tornadoes in \
= southeastern Missouri and south =
= ern Illinois yesterday reached =
' II early today. The town of Min =
: eral Point was utterly wiped out. =
\ \ \ \ \ \ 4 y y 4 = =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31
NO MORE FOOD OR PRESENTS
FOR GERMANS AT THE FRONT

AMSTERDAM. May s1.-The send
ing of presents of food to soldiers
at the front is forbidden in an ordcc
which came into force this month ia.
Germany
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31
\ \ \ = 4 4 = \ 4 4 :
TO STOP MEN OF MILITARY :
AGE LEAVING THE COUNTRY :

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 81. :
The department of justice is en- I
gagged today in taking steps to :
prevent men of military age from :
leaving the country before June
fifth.
= y y \ \ y y r y \ = y 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-31

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY Y paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-07-13

word" His admiring gaze seemed to
envelop her, and it's warmth was un-
mistakable.
"Why did you take my cattle?" she
demanded, stubbornly.
II was coming to that. Your hus-
band, sonora, is an active Candele-
rista."
For a moment Alaire was at loss
then she replied with some spirit: 1--WE
are two people, he and /. La Feria be-
longs to me-"
Nevertheless his conduct is regret
table," Longorio went on. Probably
evil men have lied to him."
For the first time Dolores stirred.
She had watched her countryman with
a peculiar fascination. Now she said,
as if freed from spell:
"Pah! Nobody pays heed to Senor
Ed. We do not consider him."
Alaire turned upon her with a sharp
exclamation, conscious meanwhile that
the woman's tone, even more than her
words, had enlightened Longorio to
some extent. His lifted brows were
eloquent of surprise and curiosity, but
he held his tongue.
"Am / to understand, then, that you
rob me because of my husbands ac-
tion?" Alaire asked.
mo. shall help" Longorio beamed
enthusiastically. ''It shall be the OBJ
ject of my life to serve you, and you
and l shall arrange this matter salts
factorily. I have influence, believe me.
Duty calls me to NuevO Pueblo. and
you shall return with me as the guest
Of my government" He rose to his
feet, but his eagerness soon gave place
to disappointment.
'Thank you," said Alaire, "but I
must first go to La Feria and get all
the facts"
"Senoral 1t is a wretched journey.
See!" He waved a cOntemptuous ges-
ture at the car, crowded to congestion.
"There is no food; you have no one to
The Snowflake herald., 1917-07-13

It. Iney 90 not discuss sucn Things
with their women. Now this sordid
affair is something for your hus-
band
mir. Austin's business occupies his
time; this is my own concern. / am
not the only practical woman in Tex
as"
LOngoriO appeared to be laboriOusly
digesting this statement. "SO!' he
said at last. "When you heard of
this-yOu came, eh? You came alone
into Mexico, where we are fighting and
killing each other? Well! That is
spirit You are wonderful, superb ~
He smiled, showing the whitest and
evenest teeth.
Such extravagant homage was en-
barrassing, yet no woman could be
wholly displeased by admiration SO
spontaneous and intense as that which
LongOrio manifested in every look and
word. Alaire knew the susceptibility
of Mexican men, and was immune to
ordinary flattery; yet there was some
thing exciting about this martial hero's
complete captivation. To have charmed
him to the point of bewilderment was
a unique triumph, and under his hun
cry eyes she felt an adventurous thrill.
While he and Alaire were talking the
passengers had returned to their seats ;
they were shouting good-bys to the
soldiers opposite; the conductor ap-
preached and informed the general of
his train orders.
Longorio favored MIN with a slow
stare. "You may go when leave, "
said he.
Isl, senor But"
The general uttered a sharp excla-
nation of anger, at which the conduc-
tor backed away, expressing by voice
and gesture his most hearty approval
of the change of plan.
1--WE mustn't hold the train," Alaire
said quickly. II will arrange to see
you in Nuevo Pueblo when l return.
Longorio smiled brilliantly and lift
ed brown hand. mo, no! ] am a
selfish man; refuse to deprive myself
of this pleasure. Now about these
CATTLE" He thought for moment, and
his tone altered as he said: "SenOra,
there seems to be an unhappy compli-
cation in our way, and this we must
remove. First, may ask, are you a
friend to our cauSe?"
81 am an American, but what has
that to do with my ranch and my
cattle? This is something that con-
Germs no one except you and me-"
Longorio was plainly flattered by her
words, and took no trouble to hide his
pleasure. "Ah! If that were only
true! We would arrange everything
to your satisfaction without another
The Snowflake herald., 1917-07-13

wait upon you. In my company you
will be safe. Upon my honor, you will
enjoy the highest courtesy"
"Of course. But must go on. ]
have Dolores and Jose to look after
me-" Alaire indicated Sanchez, who
had edged his way very close and now
stood with admiring eyes fixed upon
his hero.
Eyes, mi general" Jose exclaimed,
eagerly, 81 am here"
Longorio scrutinized the horse
breaker critically. "YOur name is-W
"Jose Sanchez"
'You look like brave fellow"
Jose swelled at this praise, and no
doubt would have made suitable an
swer, but his employer held out her
hand, and General LOngorio bent over
1t, raising it to his lips. He called one
of his subordinates closer and ordered
that a lieutenant ard six soldiers be
detached to act as an escort to Mrs.
Austin's party. "SenOra, the hours
will drag until may see you
again and be of further service. Mean
while / shall be tortured with radiant
dreams. Go with God!" For a second
time he bowed and kissed the hand he
held, then, taking Jose Sanchez init
mately by the arm, he turned to the
door.
Dolores collapsed into her seat with
an exclamation. "Caramba The man
is demon! And such eyes. Uf!"
Dolores was interrupted by Longo-
rios voice beneath the open window.
The general stood, cap in hand, hold
ing up to Alaire a solitary wildfower
which he had plucked beside the track.
"Seer" he cried. 'It is the color of
your adorable eyes-blue like the
sapphire GEM" He placed the deli
cate bloom in Alaire's fingers and was
gone.
"Cu aR6or ~ breathed Dolores. '"There
is blcs on it; the blood of innocents.
He W. >'s<a for million years in hell,
that All =
jog c6nchez came blowing into
Alaire's car, tremendously excited.
"LoOk, sonora ~ he cried. 'LOok what
the general gave me-" and he proudly
displayed Longorio's service revolver.
Around Joses waist was the cartridge
belt and holster that went with the
weapon. with his own hands he
buckled it about me, and he said,
Jose, something tells me you are a
devil for bravery. Guard your mistress
with your life, for if any mishap be-
falls her l shall cut out your heart
with my own hands, Those were his
very words, sonora. Caramba! There
is man to die for"
Nor was this the last of LongoriO's
dramatic surprises. Shortly after the
train had got under way the lieutenant
in command of Alaire's guard brought
her small package, saying:
''The general commanded me to hand
you this, with his deepest regard"
Alaire accepted the object curiOusly.
It was small and heavy and wrapped
in several leaves torn from notebook,
and it proved to be nothing less than
the splendid diamond-and-ruby ring
she had admired.
'God protect us, now!" murmured
Dolores, crossing herself devoutly.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-07-13

The Smith Webb Garage has
installed a late model steam vul-
canizer and will make a speciality
of auto tire vulcanizing work.
Also all classes and kinds of auto
painting and repairing. Bicycle
painting a side line. Garage To-
Gated near central telephone Of
flee. Prompt attention to all
classes of work.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-07-13
Continued Next Week

If you wish to trade pigs, hay
or grain for lumber write Larson
and Ellsworth. Lakeside. 4-4-2w
The Snowflake herald., 1917-07-13

Don't forget that Wetzler's
carry a full line of Pumps, En-
gines, Pipe and Pipe Fittings,
and now is the time to get them.
1+f
The Snowflake herald., 1917-07-13

The Turley Rooming House,
Mrs. Annie G. Whipple, pro-
prietor, invites the patronage of
the public. First class restau-
rant next d door. Reasonable
rates. 4-2tf
The Snowflake herald., 1917-07-13

You can save money if you buy
your Beds. Springs and Mattress
es now at Wetzler's. You will
be paying more later. 4-1tf
The Snowflake herald., 1917-07-13

Everything in the Paint Line
has advanced, but Wetzler's have
a good stock at reasonable prices.
4-1tf
The Snowflake herald., 1917-07-13

Geo. Morse was a visitor in
The Herald Office Wednesday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-16
A WORD OF CAUTION

Just four days intervene before the
time elapses for the announcement, OF
candidates. for nominations for the
new council 70 be elected in May, but
so far the list Of names. with some
exceptions. IS MOI very encouraging.
one, and this is not 70 be understood
as reflecting personally on any who
have announced themselves. The OBJ
lect Of the new form of city govern
ment to be inaugurated is 10 give the
community an efficient and business.
like administration OF municipal ar-
fairs.
The fate OF this new government
hangs on the ability and qualifications
Of the members of the council. II be-
hooveS those who were active in pro-
noting the new charter TO interest
themselves in seeing that capable men
stand for the candidates. in the vari-
Gus wards il they hope TO sec the new
government survive the test. The new.
alignment Of administrative RESPONSE
btlity has the promise OF improvement
over the old order. but il will signal
~ fail in its aim if there is no i'm
provcm"ut in the coUnc.lmanic MA.
terial
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-16

means 10 Insure Increased food pro.
duction N III" territory I:avCr>"d by
lis lines. which has not only received
the strong Endorsement nt The United,
States Government, hu' hearty r..
Saonses 10 til. first, announcetn"n' NJ
the plan by offers Of corporation FROM
all quarters.
That Tho great machinery nf tnia
great railroad is already in operariun
was evidenced al recent menting in
Baltimore OF representatives III til"
Commercial Development. Freight AMI
Passenger Traffic Departments thai
gathered from all principal points, TN
the system. The entire force of rN-
lerts Of tho Commercial Develop
ment Department for lhr next thirty
day: will devote their time III making
a study ui conditions. compiling data
and giving information wherever il
may b" asked. "niistinc h" co-oIcra
;inn Of tho traffic department. both
freight anu passenger. in gathering
this Information aNd advising INC
public OF conditions. tnmplrt" lists
have already been mad" Of grain ri"-
vatorS. canning factories. cold S1rr
age and o:hcr storage warehouses Civ
Ing their full capacity and amount. Of
araiIah,e food SUITS on hand. Farm
ers and truck gardeners ,pgethe? with
their available acreage and number nf
acres planted, naming kind of product.
are being listed by territories with
their nearest Baltimore & Ohio. ag"n-
cv. Every tickhv agent on Tho lin"
will be 4 centC. .uf information Tor
euIplovment. and Will be supriicd with
AGRICULTURAL literatur~ issued by the
government concerning the. culi!ra'
ton. particularly Of potatoes. toma-
toes. onions, beans and other NeSe-
tables in common use: also in" max
iu- of truck gardens and small city
gardens. Great work, and truly m
spirational of The spirit OF m" times
and the emergency Of III" hour.